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AGENDA
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 13 March 2023
commencing at 12.30pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia
Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 13 MARCH 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES 3
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3
3. PRESENTATIONS 3
4. DEPUTATIONS 3
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES 3
1 SHORT STAY LETTING OR HOME HOSTED ACCOMMODATION LOCAL LAW –
12 MONTH REVIEW 3
2 NOOSA COUNCIL THREATENED FAUNA RECOVERY ROAD MAP 3
6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE 4
3 NOOSA HEADS LIONS PAID PARKING – EXTENSION OF PARKING TO 1 MAY
2024 4
4 HEALTHY LAND AND WATER FUNDING CONTRIBUTION 10
5 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MARCH 2023 27
6 NOOSA COUNCIL BRAND REFRESH 41
7. CLOSED SESSION 44
7 VOLUNTARY FLOOD RECOVERY
PROPERTY ACQUISITION 44
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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 13 February 2023 be received and
confirmed.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
1 SHORT STAY LETTING OR HOME HOSTED ACCOMMODATION LOCAL LAW
– 12 MONTH REVIEW
(Planning & Environment Committee Agenda, 7 March 2023, Item 3, Page 21)
Reason for referral – significance of the issue.
2 NOOSA COUNCIL THREATENED FAUNA RECOVERY ROAD MAP
(Planning & Environment Committee Agenda, 7 March 2023, Item 4, Page 32)
Reason for referral – significance of the issue.
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE
Nil
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6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
3 NOOSA HEADS LIONS PAID PARKING – EXTENSION OF PARKING TO 1 MAY 2024
Author Adam Britton, Project Manager Special Projects
Infrastructure Services Department
Index ECM/ Project and Contract / Noosa Transport Strategy / Car Parking
Management
ECM/ Properties (T1) / 0 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads
ECM/ Subject / Transport / Car Parking
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Noosa Heads Lions Park greenspace has been used as an overflow car park during the
Queensland school holidays and long weekends throughout the public health declaration of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The Tewantin Noosa Lions Club have put forward dates for the continuation of paid car parking at
Lions Park over all Queensland school holidays and long weekends until 1 May 2024.
Whilst use of the park for car parking is inconsistent with the Department of Resources park
designation, the Noosa Design Principles, the Noosa Plan and The Transport Strategy, it is
recommended that Council approve a 12-month extension to allow for community engagement on
the use of the park for car parking through the proposed Destination Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Project Manager Special Projects to the General Committee
Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and
A. Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for paid parking on a temporary
basis for a further 12 months, with delegation to the CEO to reduce the days subject to
weather, over the following periods:
Queensland June/July school holidays from 24 June to 9 July 2023;
Queensland September school holidays including the King’s Birthday public holiday
from 16 September to 2 October 2023;
Queensland Christmas school holidays including Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Saturday 16,
Sunday 17, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 December 2023, Tuesday 26 December 2023
to Sunday 14 January 2024, Saturday 20 to 21 January 2024;
Australia Day long weekend from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 January 2024;
Queensland Easter school holidays from Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April 2024;
ANZAC Day public holiday and unofficial long weekend from Thursday 25 April to
Sunday 28 April 2024;
Labour Day long weekend from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May 2024.
B. Write to the Department of Resources to inform of the intended use of Noosa Heads Lions
Park Reserve for peak period parking during the above-mentioned periods, and that
community engagement and future use of the park is proposed to be undertaken as part of
Noosa Council’s Destination Management Plan;
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C. Approve allocation of 50% of the car parking revenue after GST to the Tewantin Noosa Lions
Club and the remaining revenue towards Go Noosa initiatives and park remediation;
D. That an amount equivalent to 50% of Council’s share of the ‘profit’ from car parking in the
Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve be held ‘in reserve’ and allocated to recreational
improvements in Noosa Heads Lions Park for residents and visitors alike, noting that the
term ‘profit’ refers to Council’s share of the revenue less costs associated with parking on
the reserve; and
E. Seek community feedback on the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park for car parking as part of
the proposed Destination Management Plan.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to operate paid parking on the Noosa Heads
Lions Park reserve over the Queensland school holidays and long weekends from 24 June 2023
to 6 May 2024.
The report also seeks to confirm dates for the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club who operate the paid
parking.
1. Background
The Noosa Heads Lions Park (Lions Park) was set aside as a reserve for recreation in 1982
following a land reclamation scheme. The 1-hectare (approximately) reserve is owned by the State
Government’s Department of Resources with Noosa Council as public trustee in control of the site.
Noosa Heads Lions Park is one of the Shire’s premier recreation assets, is highly valued by
residents, tourists and families and provides an attractive and vegetated entry statement into the
Hastings Street precinct, symbolic of Noosa’s environmental stewardship.
For over twenty years the Noosa Heads Lions Park greenspace has been used as an overflow car
park during the Christmas and Easter School holidays. In September 2020 the use of the park for
car parking was expanded in duration to include all Queensland school holidays and long
weekends during the public health declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Federal Government COVID-19 Declaration is still in place as at 1 March 2023, however, the
Queensland Government lifted its Public Health Directions as at 31 October 2022.
The Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, who have continuously managed and operated the paid parking,
have requested to continue to operate paid car parking at Noosa Heads Lions Park over all
Queensland school holidays and long weekends until 1 May 2024.
This report seeks Council consideration of an extension to the paid parking period, along with the
other factors such as the use of the area as a park for recreation.
2. Car park operations
Paid parking on Noosa Heads Lions Park is managed by the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club through
its volunteer members on behalf of Council, with the revenue shared equally between the
Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club for their charitable works and the remaining revenue returned to
Council to fund park refurbishment and traffic management costs.
The Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club operate the temporary car park from 8:30am to 5.30pm on the
designated days subject to weather. Vehicles are charged a flat rate of $20 (incl. GST) per day or
part thereof.
Council’s agreement with Tewantin Noosa Lions Club currently covers the Easter school holidays
and long weekends until the 2 May 2023.
Table 1 shows the usage of the car park from 2018/19 to present. As identified in the table, the
patronage and revenue has increased significantly, which aligns with the additional days the park
has been used as a carpark.
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Table 1: Number of vehicles parked in Lions Park
Holiday Periods QTY Revenue Year No. days QTY YOY Change
vehicles incl. GST range used as vehicles +/- compared
parked car park to 2018-
2019
Christmas 2018-2019 6,676 2018- 26
$147,200 7360 - -
Easter 2019 684 2019 6
Christmas 2019-20 3,990 2019- 24
Easter 2020 - $126,720 2020 0 6336 -14% -14%
September 2020 2,346 17
Christmas 2020-21 4,670 22
Easter 2021 1,363 17
ANZAC Day long
454 2020- 3
weekend 2021 +40
$176,580 2021 8829 +20%
May Day long %
- 0
weekend 2021
July 2021 373 8
September 2021 1,969 15
Christmas 2021-22 4,175 25
Easter 2022 2,702 17
ANZAC Day and May
2021-
Day long weekends 652 $238,000 5 11900 +35 +62%
2022
2022
July 2022 991 11
September 2022 3,380 15
Christmas 2022-23 7,293 27
2022-to
Australia Day long $157,320 7866
573 date 4
weekend 2023
Total 42,291 $845,820 242
Number of vehciles parked Christmas 2018/19 to 2022/23
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
-
QTY
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 17 September 2020, Item 8, Page 16
That Council note the report by the Project Manager Transport Innovation to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 September 2020 and:
A. Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for paid car parking over 2020/21
Christmas holiday period from 14 December 2020 to 27 January 2021 with delegation to the
CEO to reduce the days subject to weather and advice from the Council COVID Safe team;
B. Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for paid car parking over 2021
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Easter holiday period from 2 April 2021 to 18 April 2021 with delegation to the CEO to reduce
the days subject to weather and advice from the Council COVID Safe team;
C. Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve for paid car parking over the 2020
September holiday period from 19 September 2020 to 5 October 2020 with delegation to the
CEO to reduce the days subject to weather and advice from the Council COVID Safe team;
D. Write to the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and seek Ministerial
Approval for an inconsistent secondary use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park (Lot 117 on
SP108103) for paid car parking during school holidays and long weekends for the period of
the public health declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic; and
E. That an amount equivalent to 50% of Council’s share of the ‘profit’ from car parking in the
Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve be held ‘in reserve’ and allocated to recreational
improvements in Lions park for residents and visitors alike, noting that the term ‘profit’ refers
to Council’s share of the revenue less costs associated with rectifying any damage/impact
from parking on the reserve, the hire of temporary fencing to protect children at the
playground & BBQ area, parking signage at Lions Park, the printing of tickets and the use of
traffic control to assist in the movement of pedestrians from Lions Park.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 21 November 2019, Item 4, Page 14
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019, and:
A. Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for paid parking as part of Go Noosa Christmas
2019/20 (14 - 15 December 2019, 21 - 22 December 2019, 26 December 2019 – 12 January
2020, 18 - 19 January 2020, and 25 – 26 - 27 January 2020) and Easter 2020 (4 - 5 April 2020,
10 - 13 April 2020 (Easter long weekend) and 18 - 19 April 2020).; and
B. Approve 50% of the car parking revenue to go to the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club and the
remaining revenue to go towards Go Noosa initiatives.
Finance
Vehicles are charged a flat rate of $20 (incl. GST) per day or part thereof. Revenue is equally
shared between the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club and Council excluding GST.
Council’s share of the revenue from paid parking funds goes directly towards:
rectification of any damage/impact from parking on the reserve;
the hire of temporary fencing at the playground & BBQ area;
parking signage at Lions Park;
printing of tickets.
The funds also contribute to the wider Transport Strategy initiatives including:
the use of traffic control to assist in the movement of pedestrians from Lions Park;
Free Bus programs.
As demonstrated in Table 1 above, the revenue varies greatly from year to year based on the
approved dates of operation and weather.
Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
As stated above, Council’s share of the revenue contributes to Transport Levy funded initiatives.
The Tewantin Noosa Lions Club’s (TNLC) fifty percent share benefits the wider Noosa community
through the Club’s activities and administration. An example of a recent TNLC initiative is the
installation of the all-abilities beach mat at Noosa Main Beach.
Preparation of the Destination Management Plan and the Shire wide traffic study will reach a point
of completion and critical nexus over the next 12-18 months. This will enable Council to make a
long-term decision about the future use of the park for car parking during peak periods.
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Council continues to collaborate with the Department of Transport to increase the mode share of
public transport.
Risks
Council needs to balance community access to public parkland against requests for overflow car
parking and the funds generated from the paid parking on the site. The use of the Noosa Heads
Lions Park Reserve for car parking conflicts with the Department of Resources’ designation of the
park and Council policies as noted in Table 3 below. Moving forward, Council will need to consider
the use of community greenspace against the demand for car parking and undertake community
engagement to determine the preferred use.
Approximately 14,000 vehicles per day enter the congested Noosa Heads precinct during the peak
period. The additional 150-200 overflow car parks are not considered to make a measurable
difference to supply and demand.
In recent years, an arborist’s report cited a significant impact to the melaleuca trees due to vehicles
parking under the trees. The park area also incurs damage to the subsurface drainage as a result
of vehicles parking on the grass area.
At 5.30pm the gates close and any vehicles left in the reserve are locked in. A number is placed
on the entry sign to call to release the vehicle. There is a risk that drivers who do not wish to pay
the call out fee or wait for a Council on-call officer to arrive, may damage the reserve’s infrastructure
to get out.
The Council policies and strategies that identify the conflict of using Lions Park as a car park are
noted in the below table:
Table 2: Policy position of using Lions Park for car parking.
Document Key Principles/Policy
Department of Resources The State-owned Lions Park is designated as recreation park. Council
as trustee approving use as car park is contrary with the designation,
noting that the Department of Resources have previously endorsed the
temporary use as a car park with the recommendation to conduct
community consultation to determine the community intentions.
Planning Scheme The park is zoned as open space recreation. Use as a car park as the
dominant use conflicts with the Planning Scheme.
Noosa Design Principles Open space will remain a priority even though the demand for car
parking seems limitless (Principle 9, Sensitive Growth and
Development).
Improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport before
using public space for car parking (Principle 8, Our Local Character).
Design a transport network that does not attempt to cater for all peak
traffic and parking loads but provides for a high level of service during
non-peak periods. (Principle 2, Walking, Riding and Driving).
Avoid sacrificing public open space for car parking (Principle 7, Walking,
Riding and Driving).
Noosa Transport Strategy Focus on moving people and goods rather than on moving cars.
2017-2027
Provide infrastructure and services that are designed to give priority to
pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and public transport over private cars.
Address peak time traffic congestion by reducing traffic rather than
increasing road capacity.
Design, encourage and facilitate transport options that reduce the
emissions produced by our community.
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Document Key Principles/Policy
Events Policy The day-to-day recreational use of community land by residents and visitors
will generally take precedence over events.
Events must not adversely impact on the environment, public infrastructure
or other community assets.
Events in locations susceptible to bad weather must provide detailed
contingency plans and meet the cost of any repair and reinstatement of
community assets.
Given the limited available community event space in Noosa’s high use
precincts, Council encourages the identification of alternative locations for
staging events.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Tewantin Noosa Lions Club
Hastings Street Association
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer Community Services x Corporate Services
Executive Support Director x Director
Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities Fleet
Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health X Property
Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development x Infrastructure Services
Director Director X Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development X Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
x Strategic Land Use Planning X Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Section 10
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 13 MARCH 2023
4 HEALTHY LAND AND WATER FUNDING CONTRIBUTION
Author Principal Environment Officer - River Strategy & Engagement, Amy Kimber
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Index ECM /Subject 63.07 Noosa River Plan
Attachments 1. Network Member Agreement 2022-2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Healthy Land & Water has approached Council to request that it enters into a new three-year
funding agreement for delivery of its programs in Noosa Shire.
This includes core funding for the Noosa component of South East Queensland’s Ecosystem
Health Monitoring Program and an annual Report Card on the condition of Noosa’s freshwater and
estuarine environments, in comparison to other major catchments and estuaries in the region.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer - River Strategy & Engagement
to the General Committee Meeting dated 13 March 2023 and authorise the CEO to enter a 3 (three)
year Agreement with Healthy Land & Water to June 2025 in accordance with Attachment 1 to the
Report.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is to determine Noosa Council’s ongoing engagement and funding
arrangement with Healthy Land & Water.
Background
Noosa Council has been a member of the Healthy Land & Water network (formerly Healthy
Waterways) for the past 21 years. Healthy Land & Water is an independent organisation dedicated
to improving and protecting South East Queensland’s environment, with technical expertise in
research, monitoring, and evaluation.
In the second half of 2022, negotiations began to renew the Member Agreement, which expired 31
July 2022.
Deliverables of this program include:
Water quality monitoring in the freshwater creeks and Noosa estuary with the data used to
inform the annual Report Card;
Social benefits survey of residents regarding the condition, useability, and accessibility of
their waterways with data used to inform the community benefits rating;
Expert advice and oversight of program and policy development;
Decision support tools for catchment restoration, assessing longer term patterns of change,
and measuring success;
Summer social media campaigns for recreational water quality awareness as part of Healthy
Waterplay program;
Science and technical support for strategic catchment management including access to
expert panels; and
Maintain water quality models for entire Noosa Council catchments.
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In 2022 the Noosa River received an B Report Card rating for catchment health for the first time in
the Report Card’s history (normally Noosa scores A-), and 5 stars for its socio-economic rating.
The decline in rating was largely due to an increase in catchment pollutant loads, with sediment
loads increasing from 349kg/ha in 2021 to 1,112kg/ha in 2022, caused by very high rainfall and
river flows experienced over the summer months.
These results have highlighted the importance of advancing urgent and significant investment in
riparian health to build resilience and to better withstand extreme weather events. There is a solid
evidence basis from the long term data collected through the program to help drive this investment.
This requires also the coming together of land managers across the various Natural Resource
Management groups and agencies to establish asset management and investment plans for the
catchments that focus action and funding to priority areas. This is particularly needed in the lead
up to the Olympics and Paralympics where we have the opportunity to present SEQ and Noosa as
a world leader in healthy and sustainable catchment management.
Council is pleased to support the Keep it in Kin Kin project in which Noosa and District Landcare
and rural landholders work together to prevent erosion and sediment runoff in the Noosa River
Catchment.
Council is also pleased to support the many beneficial activities lead by Noosa Integrated
Catchment Association and Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee and others that add
significant value and improvement to catchment management and health across Noosa Shire.
Based on 2022 results from our socio-economic community survey, extremely high numbers of
residents (83%) are satisfied with the access and usability of their local waterways.
The Healthy Land and Water Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program is regarded as one of the
most comprehensive waterway monitoring programs in Australia.
Previous Council Consideration
In 2019 Noosa Council renewed its Network Member Agreement with Healthy Land & Water,
committing $74,380 over three years.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 18 July 2019, Item 8, Page 5
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 July 2019 and authorise the CEO to enter into a 3 year
Network Member Agreement with Healthy Land and Water as provided in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 21 July 2016, Item 11, Page 3
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 and authorise the CEO to enter into a 3 (three) year Deed
of Agreement with Healthy Waterways.
Finance
The new Network Member Agreement outlines Council’s financial contributions and terms of the
agreement for Council from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025 (refer Attachment 1). The agreement will
commence in retrospect from July 2022 to recognise the work that HL&W have already delivered
within this current funding period including launching the 2022 Noosa Report Card, providing
technical input into water quality and wetland workshops and proposals, and collection of data in
the lead up to the next Report Card’s release in November 2023.
The total funding amount requested is $81,170 excluding GST, which is an increase of $6,790 from
the previous 2019-2022 agreement due to increases in the Consumer Price Index.
Council may terminate the agreement if needed subject to Section 2 of the agreement (term and
termination clauses) and may withhold payment of a program contribution where the program has
not been delivered in accordance with the agreement (refer to Annexure 1 in Attachment 1 for
program deliverables).
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Risks & Opportunities
If Council does not enter into the agreement with Healthy Land & Water, Noosa Council will no
longer be included in South East Queensland’s Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program, which has
been running for 21 years to date. This is currently the primary way water quality is monitored and
reported on in the Noosa River Catchment, although considerable progress has been made in
developing Council’s integrated water quality monitoring program and collating data collected by
citizen scientists through Noosa’s Natural Resource Management groups, to allow localised
reporting.
There is also significant opportunity to leverage funding through this network ahead of the
Olympics. Healthy Land and Water can have an important role in advocating on behalf of local
governments alongside the Council of Mayors, providing the scientific and technical expertise to
help guide the allocation and prioritisation of on-ground action and restoration.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Council staff have had detailed discussions with Healthy Land and Water over recent months about
the Member Agreement and Healthy Land and Water’s value proposition to ensure deliverables
match Council’s key management priorities and needs. This includes the role of the organisation
in supporting and applying for funding opportunities on Council’s behalf and providing ongoing
technical support for priority streams in Noosa’s catchments.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support 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 Infrastructure Services
Director X Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture X 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
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HLW Network Member Agreement
Agreement Schedule
PROGRAM SEQ Monitoring Program: Delivery of the Report Card for South East Queensland (SEQ) and
the Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program (EHMP)
(HLW Partnership Agreement Program)
HLW HEALTHY LAND AND WATER LTD
ACN 115 662 989
Level 19, 160 Ann Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
NETWORK NOOSA COUNCIL
MEMBER ABN 97 969 214 121
PO BOX 141
TEWANTIN QLD 4565
COMPLETION DATE Ol 30 JUNE 2023 (1 YEAR)
O 30 JUNE 2024 (2 YEARS)
Ol 30 JUNE 2025 (3 YEARS)
DELIVERABLES & KEY
PERFORMANCE Specific deliverables are set out in Annexure 1 to this agreement.
INDICATORS
PROGRAM vo og. : .
CONTRIBUTION Noosa Council will pay the contribution to HLW in the instalments and on the dates(s) set
out in the table below:
CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
FINANCIAL ee 2023-2024 | 2024-2025
YEAR
PROGRAM $26,000 $27,050 $28,120
FUNDING
TOTAL $26,000 $27,050 $28,120
1 | Network Member Agreement -— Noosa Council
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INSTALMENT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT (EXC GST) PAYMENT DUE DATE
a
2022/2023 Program Funding — PAYMENT 1 $26,000 31 March 2023
ES
a | |
ee |
2 | Network Member Agreement — Noosa Council
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EXECUTED AS AN AGREEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The parties acknowledge and agree that they will contribute to the Program in accordance with this
agreement.
Signing page
Signed for HEALTHY LAND & WATER LTD
by an authorised officer in the presence
of
Signature of Chief Executive Officer
Signature of witness Name of Chief Executive Officer (print)
Name of witness (print)
DATE:
Signed for NOOSA COUNCIL by an
authorised officer in the presence of
Signature of Officer
Signature of witness Name of Officer (print)
Name of witness (print) Office held
DATE:
3 | Network Member Agreement — Noosa Council
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Background After Termination or Expiry
— : 2.3 Termination of this agreement for any reason
A HLW h rt del if the P ;
as expertise in delivery oF he rrogram will be without prejudice to the continuing
B The Network Member wishes to engage HLW to enforceability of any rights or obligations of the
deliver the Program under the terms of this parties accrued at the time of termination.
agreement. ; a
2.4 Unless agreed otherwise, upon termination of
Cc The parties wish to record the terms and this agreement the parties will continue to be
conditions in this agreement, which consists of: bound by the obligations, given in
A t Schedule; clauses 5 (Confidentiality), 8.5 (Insurance),
a Aurearenischeeluly 9 (Disputes) and any other clauses which, by
(b) the Agreed Terms; their nature, are intended to survive termination.
Al 1-P Deliverables.
a ae: rogram Meiverabres 3 Payment and Program Contributions
Agreed terms 3.1. The Network Member must pay to HLW the
Program Contribution in accordance with the
1 PROGRAM Contribution Schedule.
1.1 In consideration of the payment of the Program Sas eerie) seat oy a ee eee
Contribution to HLW by the Network Member Nestea Oust: ee aed mens ee eae et Ee
under clause 3, HLW will deliver the Program in mIVOIOS Gale
accordance with the Agreement Schedule and 3.3. Payments from the Network Member will be
these Terms. deemed received when the funds are credited to
HLW’s nominated bank account and must be
2 TERM AND TERMINATION payable by cheque or electronic funds transfer.
Term 3.4 Without limiting other rights available to the
; Network Member at law or under this agreement,
2.1 This agreement commences on __ the the Network Member may withhold payment of a
Commencement Date and ends on the Expiry Program Contribution for any future payment
Date unless: dates identified in the Contribution Schedule
(a) the Network Member gives written where the HLW have not delivered the Program in
notice to HLW prior to the Written accordance with this agreement.
Notice Date that it wishes to terminate
the agreement (in the Network 4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Member's absolute discretion); or Existing Material
BP Ht terminated earlier In SiGeanTeT ce at 4.1 Unless otherwise expressly stated in this
us Agreement, no Intellectual Property Rights in the
(c) mutually agreed by the Network Existing Material of either party is assigned or
Member and HLW. otherwise transferred.
Termination for Breach 4.2 HLW grants to the Network Member an
2.2 A party may terminate this agreement by written lites, Veanshiis Ge, nies, meayally
notice to the other party if: free, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce,
P . adapt, distribute and communicate (and do all
(a) the other party breaches a term or condition such other things as are necessary or convenient
of this agreement and fails to remedy that in order for the Network Member to exercise its
breach within 7 days of receiving notice rights under this agreement) the Intellectual
requiring it to do so; or Property Rights in HLW's Existing Materials,
(b) an Insolvency Event occurs including the right to sub-licence to any person.
then the party may terminate this agreement by ae Ts Retinitis Peniber ‘(raots ti Hse a NG0-
written notice to the other party, in which case SalI, rayalty ineé,. HORPCenSeranNe, ars
this agreement will terminate immediately. feyndaiie Tmabee: fot ae Ta fa Tes Gite
Intellectual Property Rights in the Network
Member's Existing Material supplied by the
Network Member to HLW, solely to the extent
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required for HLW to perform its obligations 6 PUBLICATION
under this agreement.
6.1 Subject to clauses 6.2, a Party may publish or
Program Outcomes disclose Program Outcomes.
4.4 The Program Outcomes will be owned, on their = 6. — The Network Member acknowledges that, from
creation, as follows: time to time, all or party of the Program
(a) the Reports and copyright in those Reports Outcomes may be subject to restrictions on
will be owned by HLW; and publication or disclosure and agree to the
following procedure prior to publication:
(b) all title to and Intellectual Property Rights in ; ;
the Deliverables will be owned by HLW. (a) — HLW will notify the Network Member of
. . ; the restriction on _ publication or
45 Notwithstanding Part VII of the Copyright Act disclosure and the time period in which
1968 (Cth), publication of any Deliverable in that restriction applies (restriction
accordance with this agreement, shall not affect period);
ownership of Existing Material or Program ; . ;
Outcomes as provided in this clause 4. (b) During the restriction period the
Network Member must obtain HLW’s
5 INFORMATION consent prior to any publication or
TTT disclosure of the Program Outcomes,
Obligations which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Mick, SST pay ABE 7 NO AGENCY AND NO USE OF MARKS
(a) keep confidential, and not use or disclose,
other than as permitted by this agreement, No Agency
any Confidential Information of the other 7.4 Each party:
party; and
(a) must not represent itself or allow itself
(b) ensure that the Confidential Information of to be represented as an employee, agent
the other party is used, copied, supplied or or partner of the other party; and
reproduced only as reasonably necessary . ;
for the purposes of this agreement. (b) is not and does not become, by virtue of
. this agreement, an employee, agent or
Security and Control partner of the other party.
9.2 Each party must: 7.2 In carrying out the Program, HLW must not:
(a) keep the Confidential Information secure (a) incur any financial or other obligation on
and comply with any security measures behalf of the Network Member; or
established by the other party, from time to
time; (b) make any representation on behalf of the
Network Member,
(b) immediately notify the other party of any ; ; . .
suspected or actual unauthorised use, copy except with the prior written permission of the
or disclosure of the Confidential Network Member.
Information. No use of the Marks
5.3 Each party must provide all reasonable 73 Each party must not use the trademarks or logos
assistance requested by the other party in of the other party except as expressly provided
relation to any proceedings the other party may in this agreement or with the other party's prior
take against any person for unauthorised use, written consent.
copying or disclosure of the Confidential
Information. 8 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND
5.4 The Network Member will not be in breach of its INSURANCE
obligations under this agreement where the -. oe
Network Member is required by law to disclose Limitation of Liability
to disclose to a third party any information 8.1 The Liability of HLW to the Network Member
relevant to the Program or this agreement. arising out of the performance or non-
performance of the Program whether under law
of contract, tort or otherwise is limited to the
cost of re-performing the Program which is the
subject of the Program Contribution.
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8.2 The maximum liability of HLW to the Network 9.2 A party seeking to resolve the Dispute must
Member out of the performance or non- notify the existence and nature of the Dispute to
performance of the Program, whether under the the other party (Notification). On receipt of a
law of contract, tort or otherwise, will be to the Notification, the Parties must refer resolution of
value of the Program Contribution. the Dispute to their respective chief executive
8.3. HLWis discharged from all liability in respect of officers or their nominees.
the Program, whether under the law of contract, 9.3 If the Dispute has not been resolved within 30
tort or otherwise, at the expiration of 2 years days of receipt of the Notification, then any party
from the completion of the Program, and the to the Dispute may refer the Dispute to
Network Member (and persons claiming through mediation and must do so before initiating
or under the Network Member) is not entitled to proceedings in a court to resolve the Dispute.
commence any action or claim whatsoever
against HLW (or any employee of the HLW) in 9.4 A Dispute which is referred to mediation will be
respect of the Program after that date. referred to the Resolution Institute and be
. conducted in accordance with the Resolution
8.4 HLW does not give any warranty nor accept any Institute’s mediation and conciliation rules.
liability in relation to the performance or non-
performance of the Program except to the 9.5 If the Dispute has not been resolved within 60
extent, if any, required by the law or specifically days of referral to the Resolution Institute, a
provided for in this agreement. If apart from this party is free to initiate proceedings in a court.
clause any warranty would be implied whether
by law, custom, or otherwise, that warranty is to 10 NOTICES
be the full extent permitted by law hereby . .
excluded. Nothing in this clause will be read or ao eee between the parties are deemed to be
applied so as to purport to exclude, restrict or given. |. .
modify or have the effect of excluding, (a) if delivered by hand — upon written
restricting or modifying the application in eon of oes by an officer or
relation to the supply of any goods and services other ne _ if he employee, ageuk a
pursuant to this agreement of all or any of the Fiber r bes ore D dananieede h:
provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act (| | lvered by post —/ days after dispatch,
2010 (Cth). ane ,
(c) if delivered by e-mail — upon receipt of an
Insurance e-mail or other proof of completion of an e-
8.5 HLW must maintain, at all times during the term mail in accordance am the Electronic
of, and for 3 years following the expiry or Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001,
termination of this agreement, the insurance but if the delivery, receipt or transmission is not
policies: on a business day or is after 5.00pm on a
(a) professional indemnity insurance to the business day, Notice is taken to be received at
value of $10 million dollars per claim and 9.00am on the next business day.
$20 million in the aggregate; 14 FORCE MAJEURE
(b) public liability insurance to the value Of (7
$20 million per claim; and 11.1 Neither party will be:
(c) workers compensation insurance for an (a) in breach of this agreement as a result of;
amount required by Queensland legislation. or
8.6 HLW must, if requested by the Network Member, (b) liable for,
provide proof that it has obtained and maintains any failure or delay in the performance of its
the insurances required by clause 8.5. obligations under this agreement to the extent
that such failure or delay is wholly or partially
9 DISPUTES caused, directly or indirectly, by a Force Majeure
9.1 If a dispute arises between the parties out of or Event.
relating to this agreement (Dispute), any party
seeking to resolve the dispute must do so strictly go ROSTSAND TAXES
in accordance with the provisions of this Costs payable by each party
clause 9. Compliance with this clause9 is a = 49.4 __ Each party bears its own costs in relation to the
condition precedent to seeking relief in any court preparation and signing of this agreement.
or tribunal in respect of the Dispute.
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GST 14.5 A clause or part of a clause of this agreement
12.2. Any words capitalised in this clause 12 and not that is illegal or unenforceable may be severed
already defined in clause 15.1 have the meaning from this agreement and the remaining clauses
given to those words in the GST Act. or parts of the clause of this agreement continue
12.3. Except under this clause 12, the consideration in force.
4 i Spal iid unset sit Hi GBR St 14.6 This agreement supersedes all previous
this agreement does not include GST. : , ‘
; ; : : agreements about its subject matter. This
12.4 If a supply made under or in connection with this : :
; agreement embodies the entire agreement
agreement is a taxable supply, then at or before between the aries
the time any part of the consideration for the P ,
supply is payable: 14.7. To the extent permitted by law, any statement,
(a) the recipient must pay the supplier an representation or promise made in any
amount equal to the GST payable for the negotiation or discussion, is withdrawn and has
supply, in addition to, and in the same no effect except to the extent expressly set out
manner as the consideration otherwise or incorporated by reference in this agreement.
LS under TRIE SAQRERIIGHE. “fB* “Chat 14.8 Each party acknowledges and agrees that,
PPly); a . ra except as specified in this agreement, it does not
(b) the supplier must give the recipient a tax ; : d ion b
invoice for the supply. rely on any prior con uct or representation y
the other party in entering into this agreement.
ae ae SlSrIEy,. WE arneunit payable anger 14.9 The failure of a party to require full or partial
clause 12.4 is correspondingly increased or — :
: performance of a provision of this agreement
decreased by any subsequent adjustment to the : ,
‘ does not affect the right of that party to require
amount of GST payable for the supply for which
5 cai il performance subsequently.
the supplier is liable, however caused.
12.6 Where a supply made under or in connection 14.10 A single or partial exercise of or waiver of the
. : : : nor exercise of any right, power or remedy does not
with this agreement is a progressive or periodic :
: preclude any other or further exercise of that or
supply, clause 12.4 applies to each component 3
; 2 Hi et any other right, power or remedy.
of the progressive or periodic supply as if it were
a separate supply. 14.11 A right under this agreement may only be
waived in writing signed by the party granting
13 AUTHORITY the waiver and is effective only to the extent
specifically set out in that waiver.
13.1 The persons signing on behalf of the parties . .
warrant and represent that they have authority 14.12 Any variation or amendment to this agreement
to execute this agreement on behalf of the party must be in writing and signed by the parties.
for whom they have signed.
15 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
WWJ EEE Definitions
14.1 The laws of Queensland, Australia govern this 15.1 In this agreement: unless the context otherwise
agreement. requires, the following definitions apply:
14.2. Each party irrevocably submits to the non- Budget means the budget for the Program
exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of which is set out in Annexure 2;
Queensland, Australia and courts competent to
hear appeals from those courts. Commencement Date means the date
specified in the Agreement Schedule;
14.3. Where HLW may exercise any right or discretion .
or make any decision under this agreement, Completion Date means the date for the
HLW may do so in its absolute discretion, completion of the Program set out in the
conditionally or unconditionally, and without Agreement Schedule;
being required to give reasons or act reasonably. Confidential Information of a party means
This clause applies unless this agreement the existence of and terms and conditions of
expressly requires otherwise. this agreement and any information:
14.4 The Network Member must not assign, in whole (a) relating to the business and affairs of a
or in part, or novate the Network Member's party; ,
rights and obligations under this agreement (b) relating to a party's, clients, employees,
without the prior written consent of HLW (such sub-contractors or other persons doing
consent not to be unreasonably withheld). business with a party;
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(c) which is by its nature confidential; (b) if a controlling trustee is appointed to, or
(d) which is designated as confidential by a over, any of the property or undertaking of
party; or the party; or
fel whl this other Rarky SCE GF Bagi te (c) the party is unable to pay its debts when
know, is confidential, .
they become due and payable;
and all trade secrets, knowhow, financial : .
information and other proprietary or (d) if the party ceases to carry on business.
commercially valuable information of a party; Parties mean the parties to this agreement and
and includes HLW Material. ‘party’ means any one of them;
Deliverables means the deliverables of the Program means the Program to be carried out
Program set out in Annexure 1; on in accordance with these Terms and the
Existing Material means any material of a party ee
(whether belonging to that party or a third party) Program Contributions means __ the
which is supplied or otherwise made available by contributions described in the Agreement
that party to the other party under this agreement Schedule;
and which is either:
— : . Program Outcomes means the outcomes of
(a) existing prior to the agreement; or the Program;
(b) subsequently brought into existence other ’
than in the course of this agreement. Term means the term contemplated by clause 2;
Force Majeure Event means an event that is Written Notice Date means the date identified
outside the reasonable control of a_ party in the Agreement Schedule.
including fire, storm, flood, earthquake,
explosion, war, invasion, rebellion, sabotage, Interpretation
epidemic, labour dispute, labour shortage, failure 15.2 In this agreement, unless the contrary intention
or delay in transportation and any act or omission appears:
(including laws, regulations, disapprovals or
failure to approve) of another person (including (a) headings are for ease of reference only and
subcontractors, governments or government do not affect the meaning of this
agencies; agreement;
Intellectual Property includes all copyright, all (b) the singular includes the plural and vice
rights in relation to inventions (including versa and words importing a gender include
patents), registered and unregistered trade other genders;
marks (including service marks), registered (c) other grammatical forms of defined words
designs, confidential information and all other or expressions have corresponding
rights resulting from intellectual activity in the meanings;
industrial, scientific, literary or artistic fields and
all other rights with respect to intellectual (4) a reference to a clause, paragraph,
property as defined in Article of the Convention schedule or annexure is a reference to a
establishing the World Intellectual Property clause or paragraph of or schedule or
Organisation of July 1967; annexure to this agreement and a reference
. to this agreement includes any schedules
Insolvency Event means any of the following and annexures;
events concerning a party, unless the events take
place as part of a solvent reconstruction, (e) a reference to a document or agreement,
amalgamation, merger or consolidation on terms including this agreement, includes a
approved by the other party before it takes place reference to that document or agreement
and the implementation of the reconstruction, as notated, altered or replaced from time to
amalgamation, merger or consolidation complies time;
with the terms of the approval: (f. words and expressions importing natural
(a) if an administrator, liquidator, receiver, persons include partnerships, bodies
receiver and manager or other controller corporate, associations, governments and
(as defined in the Corporations Act) is governmental and local authorities and
appointed to, or over, any of the property agencies;
or undertaking of the party; (g) a reference to any legislation or statutory
instrument or regulation is construed in
accordance with the Acts Interpretation Act
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1901 (Cth) or the equivalent State
legislation, as applicable;
(h) a reference to a specific time for the
performance of an obligation is a reference
to that time in the State, Territory or other
place where that obligation is to be
performed; and
(i) areference to a party includes its executors,
administrators, successors and permitted
assigns.
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Annexure 1
Program Deliverables and Key Performance Indicators
Deliverables for Noosa Council
Summary of activities in Program for 2022-2023
Ecosystem Hedith Monitoring Program ond Report Cad 26,000
Core
Progran Govemance, Science Cormittes, Exsert Panels, Monitoring %
and Evaluation Steering Cornmnitte=
Facilitate independent @pert acvice and oversight [program ond ¥
policy developrnent
Chorac terse condition -— Event monitering cand Annual catehrment
-polluteintlocies Ys
_Cherac terse condition - Annual Etucrine mearne weter queili v
Cherac terse condition - Annual Freshwater strecrn health ¥
_ Cherce terise condition — Riporicn extent ¥
Cherac terse condition - reshweoter and Coastal wetland extent 7
Cherac terse condition - Seagrass extent and Sengrass depth range we
Cherac terse condition - Vud content and sediments in Moreton Ba ¥
Cherac terise condition — Coastal bidlogical cornmunities [fish, c crcl
Cherac terse community benefit - social benefit / social sure ace ¥
_Chercac tense community benefit — ec cnorric benefit
Bata and Model Actninistration cand Developrment ¥
Translate EHMP related cate into Decision Support Tools ¥
Engagement and compounic ation - Annual delivery of the Report mw
Cord
Engagement and communication -— Repcrt Cord welosite, ¥
communication products
— Engagement and compmunic ation — Data and eecutive briefings ¥
Engagement and compounic ation — Progren health check (every ¥
three yecrs
Research and Development (Program Evolution
Pilot Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (near-field a
requirements | _
Pilot Freshwater Strearn Health Vodel cna Predictors [integration of 3 ¥
party dete) _ ee —
Repert Cerd caind Comprounication Development [align with Future ¥
Cord) 7 ‘
Develop methodolocy for lon ger-tenn pattems of change v
Develop methods for Action and Bfort recognition (Bfert Micpping ¥
Additional Activities
Water by Design Program Suppert -Steering Committee meetings, ¥
Website upkeep including maintenance of Guicelines
Coordn ated summer social mecica carmpaign for recreational weter ¥
quality awareness based on key messages from Hecdithy Wieterslay
Program
Science and technic al support for strategic cate hrrent management a
Tote! 6,000
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Specific Deliverables of the Ecosystem Hedth Monitoring Progam
. Access to Science Corrmittee and Scientific Eqoert Panes [roocelling, social science,
environmental monitoring | meeting up to 4 times per year made up of leading loc al and
notional scientists aveailcéle to advise Nocea Council projects.
. Up to four meetings of the Monitcring and Evalucition Steering Corrrmittee (MESC) and
Water by Deagn Steering Committee (WED) per year to provide input into the direction
of associated programs and to access project infomnation from other mernber
orgenisations.
. Monitoring of estucrine weoter quality [physical, nutients cid phytoplcnk ton parcarneters }
in Noosa Council Catchments.
. Monitering of freshwater bidlogical hecdith ffish cormnunities, rooacroinvertebrate
communities, physico-chemical, key aquatic processes] in the Noosa Council
Catchments.
. Monitcting of the estucrine fish cornmunities in estuciries cind how they cre affected by
land use changes and habitat ave céoility.
. HL wall roaintein integrated catchment and receiving water quality models for the
entire Nocea Council Catchrnents for use by Noosa Council, cine its service provicers.
This provides Nocea: Council with the tools to enable forecasts of water quality under
different catchment menagernent scenciice.
. Access to annual tend cnalyas of catchment health that inc corporates all monitoring
data relevant to Noosa Council.
. Coordinate 1 regional social survey per year, and access to social data collec ted fran
residents in the Nocear Council Catchments. hfomncation includes the frequency and
type of weternwoyboased recrecntion, the bariers that prevent wotennerys recrection,
respondent's perception of the condition of their woterncys, their satisfaction with the
condition, useability and accessibility of their waternncys, their thoughts on the key issues
facing waternays and their willingness to irnprove condition of waternncrys,
. Identification of the highest risk woter woy reaches and lend uses in
all catchment creas for sediment erosion (chonne, hillslope cind gully).
. Development and mein tenonce of online tools for easy caecess to all dete inclucing the
annual modeled outputs from the freshwoter catchments and estuaries of cil
catchments. (specifically maintenance and upkeep of Report Card 2021 htercactive
Nicgo
https fseqcatc hrents mops cre os.c omfapps! webcpp viewerso/ index hil 3ca=3F 163
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. Annual Report Card release which includes detailed briefings to Noosa Council officers
and executives.
. Support for media releases focusing on Noosa Council projects but leveraging off the
Repert Cord relecse.
. Input into the review of the Eoceystern Health Monitoring Program cand Future Monitcring
Froarneworks.
. Annual Report for SEQ Monitoring Progrerm ond core corrponents.
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Program Background
The Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program [EHMP) is one of the mest comprehensive
freshwater, estucrine cind merine monitcring programms in Australia. The Program monitors the
ecological hedith of South East Queensland's wotenneys cind provides a crowing
scientifically 20-year dataset and overview of catchrnent health.
The EHiVP reports on progress towards the Water Quality Objectives and Environmental
Values listed under the Queensland Govemment Environmental Protection Act 1994.
Components of Md and Forfield Receiving Environment Monitoring Prograrn [REWP]
requirernents for Environmented Activities (EA’s) cre achieved through the programm, cis well cis
some federally listed conditions under the Environmental Protection cnd Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999.
The program is funced by state and local govemment and the local utilities through a
nehwork merrbership funcing model. Funding contibutions are leveraged to deliver c
comprehensive procrarn for the South Bast Queensland region that meets the needs and
Prictities of the stckeholcers and decision rmakers.
The program is quided closely via oversight from top scientific eqoerts from the Queen dand
Govemment, acaderria cand consulting, vic a series of field specific scientific eqert ponds,
to ensure the program delivers the highest caliber of science cand is seen as ci lecicler in its
field.
The yearly released Report Cord uses data collected through the EHIVP to calculate scores
and orades for waterway and catchment ecosystem health. The repert card incorporates:
© date from 76 monitored freshweter sites;
e = date from 182 estuarine and rocrine sites;
¢ event monitoring cata from 6 sites for sedirnent and nutrient locicls reporting
¢ data on key habitats including rparicn vegetation extent, freshwater cand estuctine
wetlands, secorass caind mud mapping;
* social ond econemic data including yecry social surveys;
© oupderting cind running of yearly cotchment mocels; cine
¢ releted science projects and leamings.
Healthy Lone cine wWerter (HL) coordinates the program cnd oversees the site monitoring
undertaken by the Departrent of Environment ond Science, Environmental Monitoring cine
Assesanent Science. Other prograrn cormponents include analysis and synthesis of dete
(dete analytics), incic ator reperting, catchment orades, data and executive briefings, key
messaging, online data dashboards ond interac tive mapping. The network members hove
full aecess to all EHMP related data cand modelling products, as well as access to HL
Science Comrrittee, Steering Comrrittees ond Exoert Poneds.
Through the current merrbership roodel mace up of state and local govemments, woter cand
weiste utilities, the program leverages over $2.5 million per year to deliver a comprehensive
and scientific aly rigorous monitering cand reporting program.
The Ecosystem Health MVonitcring Program moniter cand reperts on the mid ond far-field
Receiving Environment Monitcing Program conditions ond yearly trajectories of meeting
Woter Quality Objectives in relation to Nocea’ Council activities (gure 1).
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Figure 2 - Map showing EXMP sites (upstream and downstrean) rstaung to Noose Counc.
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Benefits of the Program
Ecosystem senices derived from the region ’s netural cisset howe been valued at over $37
billion per year, using the Constanza et al. global wolucitions. The EHIVP monitors cind helps
inforn better management of weaternwoys ond catchments that support these ecosystem
services. It helps infonn decision making which can improve these ecosysterrs and ensures
their econornic value is not lost.
Waterways provide high social value to local cornmnunities. Annucd social surveys cre
conducted to monitor the comrreunities perc ved valucition of SEQ woaternweys. Recent
surveys have found that wotenneys cind notural crecs are more important than ever,
reportedly having a calrring, thercpeutic and restorative effect on people curing
challenging times of drought, bushfires, and C OVID- 19.
Healthy Lond cine Weter is comrritted to understanding the pressures facing our wotenworys
and catchments so we con better protect therm, cind the benefits they provicte, for future
generations. This will attract people and new investment as livechility is boosted acros the
recjon.
The Report Card provides an annual assessment of the ecosystem health of South East
Queensland's wotennerys vier A-F health grades. The release of the Repert Card results is the
culmination of twelve months of scientific ronitcting at up to 312 freshwater, estucirine,
roarine cand event monitoring ates throughout the region. Snce 2015, the Report Card also
inc corporates the social and econornic benefits that waterways provide to local corrrmunities
through a 1-5 star rating.
Financial Benefit of Membership
The network membership roodel that funds the EHIVP and Report Card attracts over $2.5
rrillion f yecr of investment for program delivery. This investrrent leverages a further $4.1
trillion frorm State Govemment and Utilities through monitoring infrastuc ture ane fercilities.
Verrbership commitnent and contribution of tre to Cornmittees and Eqoert Panels is
estimated at over $300,000 / year.
Science supported projects for South East Queensland through the ARC linkage program
encourages the transfer of skills, knowdedge cind ices cis ci bosis for securing cormercicd
and other benefits of research. Current portfolio of science projects totals over $1 rrillion
furthering knowledge in catchment resilience, mangrove conservation, new technologies in
water quality monitcing, future proofing woter supply, analysing wastewater, nutient
offsetting and nutrient moarkets.
The total leveraged investment of the program is up to $7.9 rrillion / yecir.
4 Helwart Member Agreement —Naass Caunal
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5 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – MARCH 2023
Author Financial Services Manager (Acting), Pauline Coles
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
Year-to-date (YTD) performance against current budget as at 28 February 2023 is positive with
operating revenues outperforming forecast. Operating expenditure is under forecast YTD, with an
underspend in Employee Costs currently offsetting an overspend in Materials and Services. Capital
revenues are above forecast while capital expenditure is below forecast due to timing of project
delivery.
YTD Financial Performance Summary
Budget Actual Variance Variance
Status
$m $m $m %
Operating Revenue $104.3 $109.6 $5.2 5.0% Above Budget
Operating Expense $75.5 $75.2 $0.3 0.4% On Track
Operating Position $28.8 $34.3 $5.5 19.2%
Capital Revenue $7.7 $21.4 $13.7 177.2% Above Budget
Capital Expenditure* $38.6 $33.4 $5.2 13.5% Below Budget
* Reflects constructed assets and intangibles only (excludes contributed)
The $5.5 million YTD operating surplus comprises $4.6 million general operating surplus from
activities that are funded through Council’s general rate, regulatory fees and sales of goods and
services; as well an additional $0.7 million from waste operations and $0.2k in unspent levy and
separate charge funds which are constrained in reserve for future use. The general operating
surplus position is also augmented by a number of incomplete grant-funded programs.
Budget Actual Variance
Item YTD YTD YTD
$m $m $m
General business operating position (unconstrained funds) $22.9 $27.5 $4.6
Unspent levies (constrained funds) ($0.5) ($0.3) $0.2
Waste operations $6.4 $7.1 $0.7
Total Council Operating Position $28.8 $34.3 $5.5
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.
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Figure 1: Actual Performance Compared to Budget
Council’s performance against key measures of financial sustainability has been calculated as at
February 2023. These statutory 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
Current
Target Actual YTD Status
Budget
Operating Surplus Ratio 0-10% -0.6% 31.3% On Track
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio <60% 1.0% -49.6% On Track
Cash Cover Ratio 3 months 6.7 months 15.4 months On Track
Asset Sustainability Ratio > 90% 188.0% 117.0% On Track
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General Committee
Meeting dated 13 March 2023 outlining February 2023 year to date financial performance against
budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial
sustainability indicators.
REPORT
Operating Revenue (YTD Benchmark 66.67%)
Council has received 92.5% ($109.6 million) of its operating revenue budget ($118.4 million).
Commentary on each revenue category is provided below.
Category Summary Comments
Rates and Levies $83.2 million General rate (net of discounts) $341.3k above YTD
(100.9%) of the budget (100.6% or $62.9 million of $62.6 million annual
annual budget of budget earned)
$82.5 million has Waste utility charges $329.1k above YTD budget
been earned (102.3% or $14.6 million of $14.3 million annual budget
earned)
Fees and $5.8 million (65.6%) Property and Facility fees $105.3k above YTD budget
Charges of the annual budget (82.8% or $424.9k of $514k annual budget earned)
of $8.9 million has Plumbing fees $164.7k above YTD budget (81.7% or
been earned $942.6k of $1.1 million annual budget earned)
Waste Management fees $38.6k above YTD budget
(59.9% or 131.1k of $219.0k annual budget earned)
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Category Summary Comments
Cemetery fees $19.0k above YTD budget (72.9% or
$223.3k of $306.4k annual budget earned)
Local Laws $42.2k below YTD budget (61.3% or $1.2
million of $1.7 million annual budget earned)
Revenue Services $61.5k below YTD budget (50.2% or
$235.2k of $383.5k annual budget earned)
Development Assessment $149.8k below YTD budget
(50.2% or $1.4 million of $2.8 million annual budget
earned)
Building fees $154.4k below YTD budget (46.1% or
$478.3k of $1.0 million annual budget earned)
Sale of Goods $9.2 million (74.4%) Holiday Park revenue $435.5k above YTD budget
and Services of the annual budget (82.3% or $2.9 million of $3.5 million annual budget
of $12.3 million has earned). Any revenue upside will be generally offset by
been earned a corresponding increase in associated operating costs
Community Facility fees $339.8k above YTD budget
(77.5% or $2.2 million of $2.8 million annual budget
earned)
Waste disposal fees $328.6k above YTD budget (70.4%
or $2.9 million of $4.2 million annual budget earned)
Sales of Recyclables $61.4k below YTD budget (60.7%
or $906.8k of $1.5 million annual budget earned)
Interest $2.7 million Interest revenues are tracking above budget YTD due to
Received (308.5%) of the economic pressures driving investment rates up.
$870k annual budget Accordingly, Council has invested surplus cash in higher
has been earned yielding term deposits to maximise the return on its cash
holdings.
Other Revenue $1.6 million (55.7%) Waste Management royalties $32.5k above YTD budget
of the $2.8 million (187.7% or $47.2k of $25.1k annual budget earned)
annual budget has Community Facility revenue $40.6k above YTD budget
been earned (71.0% or $274.6k of $386.5k annual budget earned)
Properties & Facilities revenue $137.2 below YTD
budget (55.13% or $948.6k of $1.7 million annual budget
earned)
Local Laws revenue $54.2k below YTD budget (25.9%
or $51.9k of $200.0k annual budget earned)
Operating $3.4 million (67.2%) Operating Grants and subsidies are above YTD budget
Grants, of the $5.1 million expectations due to the receipt of a QRA Local
Subsidies annual budget has Economic Recovery Grant, QRA Emergent Works and
been received Disaster Funding, Queensland Arts Showcase Program
Grant, Illegal Dumping Grant, Eco-Certified Tourism
Destination Program and Public Health Network Grant.
75% ($1.9 million) of the financial assistance grant was
prepaid in June 2022 and may impact on Council’s
2022/23 final operating position if the prepayment
approach is discontinued by the Australian government.
Council has also been advised that its allocation of future
year financial assistance grants is likely to decrease,
which has the potential to further impact Council’s
operating result.
Unitywater On track Unitywater distributions are fixed each year so there is
Distributions limited budget variance risk
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Figure 2: Operating Revenue Position by Type (Excluding Rates)
Operating Expenditure (YTD Benchmark 66.67%)
Actual operating expenditure is currently 63.1% ($75.2 million) of full year budget ($119.1 million).
Detailed commentary for each expenditure category is provided below.
Category Summary Comments
Employee Costs $25.7 million YTD under expenditure for permanent staff salaries and
(60.6%) of the wages ($1.8 million) due to position vacancies, partially
annual budget of offset by additional spend on casual staff and external
$42.3 million has labour hire ($871.8).
been expended Training costs $25.6k under YTD budget (51.3% or $191.9k
of $374.0k annual budget spent)
Council’s Certified Agreement annual salary increase was
due in late February 2023 and is linked to the CPI Brisbane
Dec Qtr index. Council’s current budget includes provision
for a 5.0% CPI increase however the actual CPI for the Dec
Qtr was 7.7%. As such the actual financial impact will be
higher than originally forecast. This shortfall will be offset
against current year employee cost savings and will be
reflected in the March 2023 reports.
Materials and $35.5 million Civil Operations $551.6k over YTD budget (72.6% or $6.1
Services (63.7%) of the million of $8.4 million annual budget spent)
$55.7 million Holiday Parks $296.3k above YTD budget (85.9% or $1.8
annual budget has million of $2.0 million annual budget spent) – offset by
been expended. additional revenue.
Environment & Sustainable Development Management
$179.9k over YTD budget (816.4% or $191.9k of $23.5k
annual budget spent)
Community Facilities $213.5k over YTD budget (73.5% or
$1.7 million of $2.3 million annual budget spent)
CEO Office $100.3k over YTD budget (112.8% or $514.3k
of $414.0k annual budget spent)
Fleet $70.8k over YTD budget (68.64% or $922.0k of $1.4
million annual budget spent)
Insurance Costs $51.2k over YTD budget (106.3% or
$777.1k of $730.9k annual budget spent)
Asset Management $163.7k below YTD budget (34.9% or
$525.4k of $1.5 million annual budget spent)
Development Assessment $121.3k below YTD budget
(46.0% or $638.8k of $1.4 million annual budget spent)
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Category Summary Comments
Libraries & Galleries $95.2k below YTD budget (46.37% of
$953.4k of $2.1 million annual budget spent)
Waste Management $91.9k below YTD budget (64.1% or
$8.5million of $13.1 million annual budget spent)
Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery $80.9k below
YTD budget (9.6% or $41.3k of $429.9k annual budget
spent)
Cemeteries $49.9k below YTD budget (37.1% or $64.9k of
$175.1k annual budget spent)
Finance Costs Currently on track Whilst existing loan borrowings are set with fixed interest
rates, any further RBA rate rises will impact finance costs
on new loan borrowings.
Depreciation Currently on track Current inflationary conditions for construction inputs will
continue to impact the value of Council’s infrastructure
assets and depreciation. The annual asset revaluation cycle
will quantify the financial risk by end of financial year.
Other Expenses Currently on track Nil
Figure 3: Operating Expenditure Position by Type
Tourism and Economic Development Investment Summary
Council resolved to report on a monthly basis, investment details for tourism and economic
development. Expenditure at 28 February 2023 is outlined below:
Expenditure Annual Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual YTD Variance
$m $m $m
Payment to Tourism Noosa $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 -
Economic Development $1.20 $0.64 $0.63 $0.01
Total $3.85 $3.29 $3.28 $0.01
All instalments payable under the Tourism Noosa agreement for the 2022-23 financial year have
been made. Work on the renewal of the current agreement, which was extended for 12 months to
30 June 2023, has commenced and will be finalised in the coming months.
Economic Development expenditure is on track with the development of the Destination
Management Plan underway.
Tourism and economic development activity is funded through the general rate, with 5.8% of the
annual general rate committed towards tourism and economic development. Should actual general
rate revenue fall below budget, this does not impact Council’s contractual commitment to fully fund
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its contribution to Tourism Noosa and all associated tourism activity. Any general rate revenue
shortfall is funded through other general revenue sources to ensure all planned activities are
undertaken in full.
Capital Revenue
YTD capital revenue of $21.4 million received comprises cash contributions from developers ($1.4
million) and capital grants ($19.8 million). 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.
Council has received funding approval from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority for
reconstruction works relating to the Black Mountain landslip and several other flood impacted sites,
which occurred during the February 2022 rain event. Following this approval, Council received
upfront payments of $13.2 million to fund the commencement of these works.
Figure 4: Capital Revenue by Type
Capital Program
Actual capital expenditure (excluding commitments) is $33.4 million (YTD budget $38.6 million).
Detailed discussion of progress in the delivery of the capital works program is provided through a
separate quarterly report by the infrastructure team.
Figure 5: Capital Program Delivery Performance
Cash Management and Investment Performance
Total cash on hand at the end of February was $125.8 million. Included in this balance are funds
held in trust and for restricted purposes (e.g. unexpended levy and grant funds), prepaid grants
including the financial assistance grant, QRA disaster funding and other capital works grants,
prepayment of Waste Levy subsidy (4 years), and unspent monies committed for funding capital
projects which are underway and will continue during the financial year.
The following pie charts present the mix of cash held at February 2023 by agency (graph on the
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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
The following chart monitors the 12 month trend on total cash and the agencies invested. Payments
received in February from bi-annual rates generated a significant increase in cash holdings. To
maximise the return on in its cash holdings Council currently has $50 million invested in higher
yielding term deposits. These investments were made in line with Council’s Investment of Surplus
Funds policy.
Figure 7: 12 Month Trend of Cash Invested by Agency
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 early stage of the financial year.
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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: 31.3%
Comment: The ratio is at the second
peak for the year following the issue of
rates and levies in January. This ratio
will slowly decline as expenditure on
operations occurs through to the end of
the financial year at 30 June 2023.
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: 15.4 months
Comment: Council is forecast to
remain above target for the financial
year. Business as usual expenditure
through to 30 June 2023 will continue
to diminish Council’s cash holdings,
albeit not below the target range of 3 –
6 months.
Cash balances are also enhanced with
Grant and Waste Levy subsidy
prepayments (held as restricted cash)
and QRA payments for disaster
projects
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 ratio will progressively
increase each month as expenditure on
renewals occurs as part of the capital
works program.
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Category Comments
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: -49.6%
Comment: Council has low debt levels
and strong cash holdings. The January
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 (3.08%)
Result: 3.28%
Comment: With bond rates rising,
Council has invested surplus cash in
higher yielding term deposits to
maximise returns. Council’s investment
returns when averaged are showing
slightly under target for the month due
to the significant increase in cash
holdings from the second rates run
received later in February.
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: 10.7%
Comment: Rates arrears are at its bi-
annual peak following the due date for
the January rates issue. This ratio will
continue to decline from the high point
in the cycle as payments are received.
Recovery action may be considered
where appropriate.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Finance
As above.
Risks & Opportunities
Council’s risk register identifies a number of risks that could impact on its ongoing financial
sustainability. In order to manage and mitigate these risks Council uses various tools which include
monthly ongoing financial reporting to identify and address emerging issues, conservative
budgeting, compliance with the Financial Sustainability Policy, regular budget reviews, effective
liquidity management to ensure sufficient fiscal flexibility, as well as adhering to the Reserves and
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Restricted Cash policy which requires that Council maintains both a disaster management reserve
and a minimum 3 months cash cover to fund emergent matters.
Some examples of potential risks that may impact on Council’s operational performance, capital
program delivery, cashflow and cash reserves include:
Substantial damage to or failure of Council infrastructure due to natural disaster or other
emergent issue that may require significant unplanned investment;
Closure of Council facilities due to ongoing Covid 19 restrictions;
A prolonged IT system failure affecting Council’s ability to deliver services or issue rates
notices;
Economic conditions affecting ratepayers’ ability to pay rates;
Market driven increases in construction and operational costs significantly above estimates;
Labour and material shortages and delays.
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 Support Director X Director
Community Development X Financial Services
Community Facilities Fleet
Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health Property
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 82.490 82,485 83,229 744 101%
Fees and charges 8,800 5,761 5,832 71 68%
Interest received 870 606 2,684 2,078 308%
Sale of Goods and major services 12.200 8,079 9,134 1,055 74%
Sale of contract and recoverable works 2 11 33 2 148%
Rental & lease income 1751 1,284 1,160 (124) 68%
Other income 1,063 640 827 77 78%
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 5,073 2,245 3,410 1,165 67%
Unitywater Distributions 5,950 3.220 3,257 7 55%
118,417 104,340 109,566 3,226 93%
Expenses
Recurrent Expenses
Employee benefits 42.348 26,614 25,666 o48 61%
Materials and 55,663 W856 35,474 (618) “ee
Finance costs 1214 790 863 (72) 71%
Depreciation 19.654 13,103 13,103 - 67%
Other expenses 256 161 112 40 44%
119.135 75,524 73,218 306 63%
OperatingResult ty 28 TS
Summary of Capital Expenditure and Funding
Capital Funding
Capital cash contributions and infrastructure charges 1,505 1,278 1,409 130 os
Contributed assets 1,500 374 232 (142) 15%
Capital grants and subsidies 17,620 6,080 19,779 13,698 112%
Cash / revenue 32,219 31,234 13,023 (18,210) 40%
New loan borrowings 5758 - - - om
Other capital revenue - - 18 18 o%
Total Capital Funding SBS BSE TS
Capital Expenditure
Contributed assets 1,500 374 232 (142) 15%
Capital works - constructed assets 51,353 36,361 31,432 (4,922) 61%
Capital works - other capital 4758 1,228 oe (274) 20%
Loan redemption 1,003 1,003 1,003 - 100%
Other fa Ex seodture - - 840 840 O%
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Attachment 2
ee
Cash and cash equivalents 64,834 125,791 98,501
Trade and other receivables 11,153 13,551 10,507
Inventories 144 148 143
Contract Assets - - -
Other current assets 3,425 3,844 2,898
79,557 143,334 112,049
Non Current Assets held for sale - : -
Total Current Assets 79,557 143,334 112,049
Non Current Assets
Trade and other receivables 49,468 49,343 49,343
Other non current Assets - - +
Investments 92,433 96,515 96,515
Investment property 2,900 3,300 3,300
Property, plant and equipment 1,040,203 1,200,611 1,182,177
Right of Use Assets 89 64 64
Intangible assets 3,125 572 392
Total Non Current Assets 1,188,218 1,350,405 1,331,791
TotalAssets 4 2677S 1,493,738 1,443,840
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 7,968 18,965 15,982
Contract Liabilities 4,377 3,830 3,830
Borrowings 1,237 - 1,186
Lease Liablities 25 26 26
Provisions 8,103 7,125 9,758
Other 3,998 3,592 7,803
Total Current Liabilities 25,708 33,538 38,585
Non Current Liabilities
Borrowings 28,835 24,114 24,114
Lease Liabilities 66 41 41
Provisions 16,555 22,466 22,466
Other - 8,826 8,826
Total Non Current Liabilities 45,456 55,446 55,446
TotalLiabilities | TAGE 8898S 94,032
Community Equity
Asset Revaluation Surplus 144,628 321,755 321,755
Retained Surplus / (Defeciency) - - -
Shire Capital 1,051,982 1,028,053 1,010,093
Current Year Net Earnings - 54,946 17,960
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Attachment 3
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from Customers 103,948 98,285 116,636
Payments to Suppliers and Employees (97,165) (68,775) (87,449)
6,783 29,510 29,187
Investment and Interest Revenue Received 3.470 3.671 2,813
Rental Income 1,739 1,160 1,810
Non Capital Grants and Contributions 4.838 3,410 8,910
Income Tax Equivalent Received 1,200 1,118 1,913
Income from Equity investments 2,150 1,152 1,717
Payments:
Borrowing Costs - - -
Interest Expense (613) (84) (156)
‘Net Cash Inflow/{Outfiow) from Operating Activities == 19,568 99.9376 19
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds of Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment - 3 356
Grants, Subsidies, Contributions and Donations 15,675 21,188 14,745
Payments:
Payments of Property, Plant and Equipment (40,801) (32,144) (36,315)
Payments for Intangible Assets (220) (194) (182)
Net Movement in Loans and Advances - 125 125
‘Net Cash Inflow{Outfiow) from Investing Activities == (25.346) (10.995) 21.2841)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Receipts:
Proceeds from Borrowings 5,759 - 4.859
Payments:
Repayment of Borrowings (1,022) (1,652) (1,288)
‘Net Cash Inflow(Qutfiow) from Financing Activities == TST (8.652) 3.5
‘Net Increasel{Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalentsheld = (4.041) 27.289 28.473
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 65,875 98,501 70,028
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Attachment 4
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Attachment 4
Materials and services
Advertsing and Marketing 247 238 154 11 B 47%
Administration Suppiles and Consumables 651 B15 477 443 xs 54%
Audt Expenditure 170 185 24 50 (26) 27%
(Communications and IT 928 B48 526 514 12 61%
(Commission Paid 1,449 1339 ges 1,106 (161) 83%
(Consultancy Services 1,598 2.191 1,080 1,086 8 50%
Contract Services 24,698 27,164 16,628 16,957 (128) 62%
Contributions, Donations, Sponsorship and Prizes 3,532 3,699 3,502 3,449 (147) 33%
Blectrioity 1,654 1,753 1,160 1,024 135 58%
intemal Fleet Costs and Extemai Plant Hire 1,995 1,762 1,133 1,323 (190) 75%
Grants Paid t0 Community Organisations 1,573 1,771 1,184 1,260 (76) 71%
Insurance 668 77s Te T77 (13) 100%
Legal Expenses 1,741 1,244 610 600 10 48%
(Operating Leases and Rentais 305 373 273 258 5 72%
‘Sofware and Maintenance 2,144 2,372 1314 1,480 (165) 62%
‘Subscriptions and Registrations cI 322 191 236 (45) 73%
Waste Levy Payments 1,645 1539 1,026 1,264 (238) 82%
Water and Sewerage Charges 8s4 1,204 797 eso 148 54%
All Other Materials and Services 4054 6,070 3,056 2,877 189 47%
‘50,292 55,663 ‘34,856 ‘35,474 (618) 64%
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6 NOOSA COUNCIL BRAND REFRESH
Author Communications & Community Engagement Manager, Ken Furdek
Office of Mayor and CEO
Index ECM / Subject / 38.7 Branding
Attachments 1. Council Brand Refresh (43 page attachment provided separately to this
agenda)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report seeks Council approval to implement a refresh of the existing Council brand across the
organisation.
Council’s current corporate logo and brand were designed and implemented in 1990 by a then
local professional graphic designer to replace the original Coat of Arms. The approved brand
represents a listed vulnerable plant the Boronia Keysii (commonly known as Keys’ Boronia).
In 2014, Council invested funds to develop a revised colour palette of primary and secondary
colours to complement the existing Council brand.
While the current logo/brand has served the organisation well, given the revised strategic approach
as part of Noosa 2.0 program, it is timely to evolve the Council image and identity, while respecting
the past.
This brand refresh respects the integrity of the iconic Boronia flower, which is central to the 1990
design, however modernises its look to create a meaningful and long term legacy of the unique
wildflower.
The introduction of a new font, specifically created for Noosa Council, clearly portrays a modern
and agile council brand which is reflective of Council’s modern, professional approach.
The refresh also aligns to the values that sets Noosa apart from other local government areas.
This work has been achieved in collaboration with the new Corporate Plan 2023-2028 and within
current budgets.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Communications and Community Engagement Manager to the
General Committee dated 13 March 2023 and approve the refreshed brand and associated
elements, colour palette and typography provided in Attachment 1 to the Report.
REPORT
The existing Council logo/brand designed by a local resident, was approved by Council in 1990.
Since then, it has altered slightly, including a change in colour to the wildflower emblem Keys’
Boronia.
Council’s brand brings together how we conduct our business and showcases our organisation.
The Council brand refresh demonstrates Council’s standards for consistency, quality and
professionalism.
To complement the development of the Corporate Plan, through a competitive Interest to quote
process, Council officers engaged Peregian Beach creative studio Saturate to conduct an
extensive brand audit of all Council brands and consider a refresh of the existing corporate brand.
The process included in-depth research and analysis of many strategic documents, including
Noosa Design Principles, the Corporate Plan, Liveability Survey results plus regular consultation
and workshops with Councillors, the Executive and key stakeholders in the organisation.
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The brief was to respect the integrity of the Keys’ Boronia as its emblem, which is still considered
an endangered species and now protected within national parks.
The purpose was to produce a modern, simplified brand, revised colour palette and typography
that captured the essence of the organisation and the shire.
The tagline ‘Different by Nature’ has also been retained and will be used for specific branding
purposes.
The refreshed look aims to be more digital friendly, reflect the future strategy of the Council, be
versatile and provide consistency in all strategic publications and digital platforms.
This new brand and the associated branding designs will provide new energy and impetus for
Council and its facilities.
Previous Council Consideration
The brand refresh was one of the key recommendations in the CEO Roadmap for the Organisation
Noosa 2.0.
Finance
Expenditure was within the existing Corporate Plan budget. The total cost for this brand refresh
and associated review of the Council’s facility brands was $60,000 plus GST.
The brand refresh is initially a digital rollout, but moving forward there will be cost implications as
the brand refresh is progressively rolled out. This includes uniforms, car decals and signage as
required. This will be dependent on available budget in future years.
Risks & Opportunities
Whilst the existing Council brand has a connection to the community and organisation, it’s time for
Council to move forward to modernise and refresh its corporate identity.
The brand refresh has been designed to respect the integrity of the iconic boronia and provide a
clear visual link to the existing brand.
It will become highly recognisable, modernise Council’s identity, is a flagship for organisational
pride and morale and provides a new way forward in promoting our shire as an attractive place to
live, work and invest.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Design consultant Saturate engaged key strategic marketing experts as part of the process.
Internal Consultation
The brand has been developed in consultation with staff across Council, including representatives
from the following areas
Community Development
Financial Services
Noosa Aquatic Centre
Noosa Leisure Centre
Noosa Library staff
Noosa Regional Gallery
The J Noosa
Executive Team
Communications and Community Engagement staff
Councillors
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Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Chief Executive Officer x Community Services x Corporate Services
Executive Support Director Director
Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities Fleet
Libraries & Galleries ICT
Local Laws Procurement
Waste & Environmental Health Property
Revenue Services
x Executive Services 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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7. CLOSED SESSION
7 VOLUNTARY FLOOD RECOVERY
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Author Community Connections Manager, Alison Hamblin
Community Services Department
Index ECM/Subject: Disaster Management/18.15 Recovery
Attachments Nil
REASON FOR CLOSED SESSION
This report was considered in closed session in accordance with Section 254J (3) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the
following:
(h) negotiations relating to the taking of land by the local government under the Acquisition of
Land Act 1967.
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