2014-04-28 General Committee Meeting Agenda Pages 65-200

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                          28 APRIL 2014


Prior to the termination of the lease in 2013, Council’s annual revenue for the site was in excess
of $112,000 per annum (excl GST).
It is proposed to test the market via an EOI to seek proposals for a new commercial lease on the
site. All applicants must submit a value for the lease of the site for their proposed use. Council
may then if required, call for an open tender. Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation
2012, requires a Council Resolution to invite Expressions of Interest.
It is proposed that an EOI Panel will assess the prospective offers utilising the following criteria:
1. Suitability of the proposed use at the site;
2. Community benefit and fit;
3. Sustainability;
4. Nature of the project; and
5. Proposed lease revenue.
The adjoining land is owned and occupied by Energex. Energex recently approached Council
with a proposal to purchase 4 Jarrah Street Cooroy, which has not been accepted, due to
Council’s requirement to retain the land for potential strategic storage needs.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.


Finance & Risk
Council currently incurs costs to maintain the vacant site. Should the site remain vacant Council
be required to offset the maintenance costs via general rates.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Internal Consultation
Interim Director Organisational Services
Coordinator Property & Facilities Management


Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Community Infrastructure                       Community & Development
       Asset Planning & Delivery                      Community Services
       Civil Operations                               Planning & Development
       Environmental Services                         Health & Regulatory Services
       Waste Management                               Business Facilitation
                                                      Community Resilience & Disaster Management


       Executive Office                           X   Organisational Services
       Communications & Governance                X   Financial Services
       Human Resources                                ICT
       De-amalgamation Coordination               X   Property & Contracts




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