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AGENDA
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 9 March 2015
commencing at 10am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton,
Joe Jurisevic, Frank Pardon, Noel Playford, Frank Wilkie
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Section 2
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 9 MARCH 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
PRESENTATIONS -
ITEMS REFERRED FROM INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE -
3 REVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE COOROY BUTTER FACTORY
(Previously distributed in the Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda, Page 24)
Reason for referral: Significance of issue
ITEMS REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE -
6 DECEMBER 2014 QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW REPORT
(Previously distributed in the Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 80)
Reason for referral: Planning & Organisation Committee requested a further report
regarding the costs and savings associated with the recently appointed Electrician.
(Further Report provided at Item 2, Page 3)
8 NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE MANAGEMENT - FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS
AND LEASE OF DOONELLA HOUSE
(Previously distributed in the Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda, Page 109)
Reason for referral: Planning & Organisation Committee requested a further report
providing detailed changes to Clause 6.2 in the Draft Funding Deed.
(Further Report provided at Item 3, Page 23)
REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE 3
1 CONTRACT 1415Q020 - WALLACE PARK SHARED PATHWAY 3
2 DECEMBER 2014 QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW - FURTHER REPORT 7
3 NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE MANAGEMENT FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS
AND LEASE OF DOONELLA HOUSE - FURTHER REPORT 23
CLOSED SESSION 26
4 PROGRESS UPDATE POMONA
FLOOD MITIGATION PROPERTY RESUMPTION OBJECTION 26
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 9 MARCH 2015
REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
1 CONTRACT 1415Q020 - WALLACE PARK SHARED PATHWAY
Author Designer Capital Works, Craig Eldridge
Planning & Infrastructure Department
Index ECM/ Projects (T1) – Wallace Park Shared Path Construction –
CAP.WORK - 500100
Attachments 1. Site Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nil.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Designer, Capital Works to the General Committee meeting
dated 9 March 2015 and award contract 1415Q020 to Carruthers Contracting for the lump sum
amount of $318,040.38.
BACKGROUND
This project aims to activate and complete missing links to the Gibson Road greenway which is
an alternative route for pedestrians and cyclists using the narrow pathway on the busy Hilton
Terrace. The greenway is entirely separate from vehicles and is underutilised due to the lack of
connecting facilities and signage. The project connects the existing shared pathway along
Eumundi Noosa Road to the greenway via Wallace Drive and Gibson Road.
The project involves the construction of a 2.5m–3.0m wide shared pathway linking to Gibson
Road greenway from the existing shared pathway in Wallace Park via a raised threshold
pedestrian crossing.
The southern section of pathway begins where the existing 3m wide pathway terminates (beside
the Noosa Library) and follows an alignment through Wallace Park around the library to Wallace
Drive and joins to the Gibson Road greenway via the construction of a raised threshold crossing.
This crossing has been designed to slow traffic entering the precinct and improve safety for
cyclists and pedestrians.
The northern section of the project involves connecting the Gibson Road greenway to the
crossing refuge at the northern extent of the Gibson Road/Eumundi Noosa Road roundabout
enabling pedestrians and cyclists to connect to the off-road shared pathway along Gibson Road.
Access to existing community facilities at Wallace Park from the existing Wallace Drive gravel car
parking area will be improved by the construction of this new pathway.
REPORT
Quotations were sought from four contractors registered on Council’s panel of providers for Civil
Construction of Roads, Parks, Open Spaces and Sports Fields.
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At quotation close on 23 February 2015, submissions had been received from four respondents:
A. Carruthers Contracting
B. Aspect Contractors
C. Sayer Civil Pty Ltd
D. Shadforths Civil Engineering Contractors Pty Ltd
The evaluation panel noted that the submissions were of satisfactory standard. One quotation
was below the consulting engineer’s estimate. The other three were fairly close in price but well
above the consulting engineer’s estimate.
The evaluation panel considers the offer from Carruthers Contracting to be the most
advantageous to Council.
The preferred contractor has been interviewed and additional information sought and they appear
capable of completing the works in the nominated construction period of 12 weeks, weather
permitting. The timing should meet Council’s obligations of completing the project by 30 June
2015 in terms of a state government grant.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil.
Impact on Wallace Park Operations
The project is being planned so that:
1. Access to Wallace Park is available at all times off the Eumundi Noosa Road roundabout
(the safest access point).
2. The informal parking area on the Gibson Road extension is extended on a temporary basis
to cater for the disruption to existing parking (which is 100% utilised at times).
3. Only one of the car parks off Wallace Drive is to be closed at a time for construction of
concrete thresholds on the driveways.
At a recent meeting with seven of the community groups that use the Wallace Park area, there
was general support for the project but suggestions were made for ways to help minimise the
disruption (i.e. to ensure good temporary pathways are installed for the elderly, provide additional
disabled car spaces in the precinct car parks.). The suggestions made will be considered as part
of the construction work.
Finance & Risk
The project is 50/50 funded by Council and the Cycle Network Local Government Grants
program 2014/15.
Council Funds $200,000
Grants Funds $200,000
Total Budget $400,000
The project does not involve any undue risk, however a contingency allowance is proposed for
unforeseen issues plus managing car parking and pedestrians.
The grant application includes the installation of lighting. The cost of street light installation for the
raised threshold pedestrian crossing on Wallace Drive will be required at a cost of approximately
$43,000.
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There will also be Council costs involved regarding internal project management, pruning of
trees, managing impacts on Wallace Park, etc.
Project costs
Total budget $400,000
Design costs $15,000
Available Budget $385,000
Contract price $318,040
Contingencies $19,960
Consultant design finalisation $3,000
Street lighting $43,000
Consultant supervision $15,000
Council costs $13,000
Total $412,000
Potential shortfall $27,000
If the additional funds are required a budget adjustment will be sought as part of Budget Review
4.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The project manager has consulted with community groups at Wallace Park.
Internal Consultation
Council’s Procurement and Contracts Officer and Workplace Health & Safety Officer have been
involved during the tender process.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Community Services X Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
X Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities X Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
Executive Office X Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support X Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 9 MARCH 2015
2 DECEMBER 2014 QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW - FURTHER REPORT
Author Manager Financial Services, Wayne Jensen
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ 7.06 2014/2015 Budget
Attachments 1. Schedule of Proposed Budget Adjustments
2. Revised Budget Financial Statements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nil.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 3 March 2015 and the further report to the General Committee dated 9
March 2015, and approve the requested changes to the budget for the 2014/2015 financial year
as outlined in the Schedule of Proposed Budget Adjustments (Attachment 1) and Budget
Financial Statements (Attachment 2).
REPORT
The December 2014 Quarterly Budget Review report was presented to the Planning &
Organisation Committee on 3 March 2015. The Committee requested that the costs and savings
incorporated in the budget review associated with the recently appointed Electrician be reviewed
and updated where appropriate in the report and attachments.
The original report to the Planning and Organisation committee on 11 November 2014 identified
approximately $38k in savings that would be realised from the appointment of an internal
electrician as opposed to continuing with contracting out electrical maintenance works. The total
cost of the internal electrician identified in the report for a full year was estimated at $257k
(including $161k materials), compared to the contractor cost of $296k (refer below for an extract
from the original report).
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The appointment of the internal electrician was essentially approved on the basis of the expected
cost savings to the community that would eventuate.
The estimated $17k saving for the remainder of this financial year (calculated on a pro rata basis)
has now been included in the budget review, resulting in a $17k improvement to the operating
budget position, which now shows a $50k surplus. The original budget review report overlooked
this expected saving, which has now been addressed.
The attached reports are as per the original report presented to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 3 March 2015 with the exception of the adjustment above, which flows
through the budget adjustment summary and financial statements.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance & Risk
The underlying imperative for this review was that there should be no degradation of the
budgeted operating result and sustainability ratios, including consideration of funding for the
capital works program and the ability to deliver projects in a timely manner.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil
Internal Consultation
All business areas within Council have been consulted in compiling the proposed changes.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
x Community Services x Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
x Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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Attachment 1
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Attachment 1
Budget Review 3 - Summary of Requests by Department
Capital / Operating Operating
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Animal Control $130,000 $58,131 $188,131
$120,000 $120,000
Cost associated with systematic inspection program - to engage contract/agency staff
Original budget of $420k overstated incorrect volume data used. Adjustment to revenue based $58,131 $58,131
on forecast - forecast registrations $197k, new registrations $15k, systematic inspections
$150k
Computershare - animal renewal notices postage, printing and inserts in rates notice not $10,000 $10,000
included in original budget
Community , Culture and Sport $30,000 $30,000
$30,000 $30,000
Additional funding Council Contribution towards lighting upgrade Cooran Sports Facilty
Savings resulting from FT Project officer filled PT -$8,063 -$8,063
Social Plan data - Noosa Shire Community Profile - AEC consulting costs shared with Strategic $8,063 $8,063
Land Use Planning
Community Culture and Sport $0 $o
Contribution to Pomona Community House (sale proceeds offset written down book value) $o $o
budget savings in employee costs offset
Library Program / "Dollars Making Sense" FINLIT Grant -$16,667 -$16,667
New grant - Financial Literacy Australia $46k over three years -$16,667 -$16,667
Library Program / "Noosa's War Front" QAC Grant $5,800 -$10,861 -$5,061
New grant - Queensland Anzac Centenary Grants Program - Noosa War Front project $14,481 $5,800 $5,800
expense 2014/15 40% then 2015/16 60%
New grant - Queensland Anzac Centenary Grants Program - Noosa War Front project $14,481 -$10,861 -$10,861
revenue 75 % 2014/15 then 25% 2015/16
Lifeguard Services $10,000 $10,000
Capital to operating reclassification - Originally 10K capital towards design & approvals for $10,000 $10,000
lifeguard storage shed with construction funded ($65k) by SLSQ. Shed won't be a Council asset
so now the 10K needs to be operational funding
Management Community Facilities -$10,000 -$10,000
Revenue & expense offset - Venue Hire budget was challenging when developed and will not -$5,000 -$5,000
be achieved - indirect savings identified to offset
Revenue & expense offset - Venue Hire budget was challenging when developed and will not -$5,000 -$5,000
be achieved - savings identified to offset
Noosa Aquatic Centre $o $0
$o $0
Expense reclassification - Fitness Instrutors are enagaged as either contractor or casual staff.
Trend this year for more casual staff than contractors hence the change
Noosa Community Care Projects - Rebranding and Planning $50,000 $50,000
$50,000 $50,000
Transfer from Noosa Community Care Reserves for rebranding, business and marketing
planning as per NCC Quarterly Report (I&SC Meeting 11 November 2014).
Noosa Leisure Centre -$6,000 $6,000 $o
$6,000 $6,000
Revenue & expense offset - Café Sales budget challenging and will not be achieved
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Budget Review 3 - Summary of Requests by Department
Capital / Operating Operating
Sum of Proposed Variance ECT WA fel abs)
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Revenue & expense offset - Café Sales budget challenging and will not be achieved, therefore -$6,000 -$6,000
Community Services Noosa Leisure Centre COGS expense is also being adjusted accordingly
Parking -$188,131 -$188,131
Increased revenue forecast offsets changes in animal revenue and expense -$188,131 -$188,131
Public Health $20,000 -$20,000 so
Increase casual budget to cover ytd overspend from extended staff leave $20,000 $20,000
Increase revenue based on YTD actuals trend -$20,000 -$20,000
The J -$10,000 $20,000 $10,000
Revenue & expense offset - Venue Hire budget was challenging when developed and will not -$10,000 -$10,000
be achieved - indirect savings identified to offset
Revenue & expense offset - Venue Hire budget was challenging when developed and will not $20,000 $20,000
be achieved.
Bicentennial Community Centre -$10,000 -$10,000
Revenue & expense offset - Venue Hire budget was challenging when developed and will not -$10,000 -$10,000
be achieved - indirect savings identified to offset
Waste Collection $149,851 $149,851
Revenue reduced to recognise Council Owned Property Offset Waste Collection $149,851 $149,851
Waste Holding Tanks $13,221 $13,221
Revenue reduced to recongnise Council Owned Property Offset Liquid Waste $13,221 $13,221
Noosaville Landfill Eumundi Road -$334,000 $70,000 _-$264,000
Landfill Cost Reduction Carbon Tax Removal -$334,000 -$334,000
Landfill Fee Loss Due to Carbon Tax Removal $70,000 $70,000
Community Facilities -$31,255 -$31,255
$31,255 $31,255
Operational responsibiility for Tewantin Splash Park moved to Parks from Buildings
Community Land Use Permits $2,140 $2,140
Higher Duties for backfill position during period of extended leave $2,140 $2,140
Community Properties $100,000 -$46,000 $54,000
Water charges not budgeted for, partly recovered $100,000 -$46,000 $54,000
Council Buildings and Facilities $0 $0
Water & Sewerage adjustments for Public Amenities and Parks - nil overall impact $0 so
Council Lease Management $12,753 $12,753
Backfill operational position during period of extended leave $12,753 $12,753
Financial and Accounting Services -$240,000 -$240,000
Additional Interest Revenue -$240,000 = -$240,000
Fleet Plant and Workshop Operations -$109,000 -$109,000
12 SES Trailer received by fleet to maintain and upgrade. $6,000 $6,000
Tyres budget estimate allowed for 2 changes of tyres with only 1 required -$75,000 -$75,000
Leased vehicles have been returned -$40,000 -$40,000
Pelican Place Lease -$18,182 -$18,182
Pelican Place new lease -$18,182 -$18,182
Public Amenities $15,000 $15,000
Septic Pump out charges initially budgeted for recovery can not be oncharged to property $15,000 $15,000
owners
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Budget Review 3 - Summary of Requests by Department
Capital / Operating Operating
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Corporate Services Revenue Services $700,000 $1,454,234 $2,154,234
Council Owned Property Offset Revenue $5 $5
Prepaid Rates Reduction following recommendation of Auditors $900,000 $900,000
Noosa Waters Lock & Weir levy Refund accumulated surplus $700,000 $700,000
$554,229 $554,229
Federal Government Financial Assistance Grant below estiamted levels - revised methodology
various $1,844,783 -$1,844,783
Recognition payments - December 2014 - offsets salary point progression budget so $o
Salary savings due to new structure and reclassifications -$119,000 -$119,000
Salary point progression budget adjustment following review of position descriptions and -$281,473 -$281,473
structure
-$1,444,310 -$1,444,310
Depreciation expense adjustment following revaluation of assets on transfer from SCRC
Boreen Point Campground $10,000 -$40,000 -$30,000
Additional revenue due to increased activity -$40,000 -$40,000
Additional commission paid due to increased activity $10,000 $10,000
North Shore Beach Campground $10,000 -$40,000 -$30,000
Additional revenue due to increased activity -$40,000 -$40,000
Additional commission paid due to increased activity $10,000 $10,000
Customer Service $99,000 $99,000
Increased staffing costs required to maintain Customer Service levels $99,000 $99,000
Elected Members $12,579 $12,579
Councillor superannuation budget revision $12,579 $12,579
Building -$57,200 -$57,200
~$57,200 -$57,200
Employment cost of new electrician to be offset by reduction in contract services budget
Development Assesment -$282,000 -$282,000
MCU revenue higher due to applications lodged exceeding original budget -$282,000 -$282,000
Management Development Services $250,000 $250,000
Increase budget forecast for defence of planning appeals $250,000 $250,000
Parks and Gardens $31,255 $31,255
$31,255 $31,255
Operational responsibiility for Tewantin Splash Park moved to Parks from Buildings
PIP and Infrastructure Charges -$44,160 -$44,160
New Revenue - New Development Condition - vegetation offsets -$44,160 -$44,160
Plumbing Services $o $o
Decrease in Form 4 Audit revenue reallocated and offset by increase in plumbing inspection $o $o
and design revenue
Revenue Services $4,410 $4,410
Recognise Council Owned Property Offset Plumbing $4,410 $4,410
Waterways Management $25,000 $25,000
OM 20/11/2014 Mayrol Minutes Noosa River Environmental Project Contributions - The Nature $25,000 $25,000
Conservancy and Thomas Foundation
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Budget Review 3 - Summary of Requests by Department
Capital / Operating Operating
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Planning and Infrastructure Electrical Services $40,600 $40,600
$40,600 $40,600
Employment cost of new electrician to be offset by reduction in contract services budget
Grand Total -$873,112 $844,846 -$28,266
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Budget Review 3 - Summary of Requests by Department
Capital
Proposed Variance
Renewal/Upgrade ae eu ero Ae ule Ameo aa Pee etary Revenue Grand Total
Bridges Girraween Bridget Joint Replacement Girraween Bridge Joint Replacement - Renewal $50,000 $50,000
Bridges Total $50,000 $50,000
Coastal Canals and Waterways Munna Point Foreshore Stabilisation Additional Geofabric Groyne - Increase $45,000 $45,000
Sunshine Beach - beach access 35 Sunshine Beach - beach access 35 - Completed -$29,304 -$29,304
Teewah Beach - southern dunal restore Teewah Beach - southern dunal restore - Completed -$5,344 -$5,344
Coastal Canals and Waterways Total $10,353 $10,353
Community Facilities NAC learn to swim pool — replacement pool cover NAC learn to swim pool — replacement pool cover - $18,000 $18,000
Renewal
Noosa Aquatic Centre - pool cleaner Noosa Aquatic Centre - pool cleaner - Completed $o so
Noosa Aquatic Centre 50m Pool Blanket Winch Noosa Aquatic Centre 50m Pool Blanket Winch - $1,747 $1,747
Completed
Noosa Leisure Centre - concertina door Noosa Leisure Centre - concertina door - Completed -$25,000 -$25,000
Noosa Leisure Centre — design and detail Noosa Leisure Centre — design and detail - Offset $o $o
Noosa Leisure Centre -upstairs flooring Noosa Leisure Centre -upstairs flooring - Offset -$60,000 -$60,000
Noosa River Holiday Pk- Internal refurb Noosa River Holiday Pk- Internal refurb - Deferred -$60,000 -$60,000
Sunshine Beach Skate Park - block wall Sunshine Beach Skate Park - block wall - Completed $3,999 $3,999
Tewantin Spray Park Shade Sail Tewantin Spray Park Shade Sail - Completed $1,210 $1,210
Whole of Shire - community light poles Whole of Shire - community light poles - Reduction -$80,000 -$80,000
Community Facilities Total -$200,044 -$200,044
Environmental Assets Cudgerie - Cedar Gully Pk water feature Cudgerie - Cedar Gully Pk water feature - Completed $27,332 $27,332
Environmental Assets Total $27,332 $27,332
Holiday Parks Boreen Point Campground - wastewater Boreen Point Campground - wastewater - Completed $4,201 $4,201
Boreen Point Tennis Courts Renewal Stage | Boreen Point Tennis Courts Renewal Stage | - Deferred -$20,166 -$20,166
RV Stopover Cooroy RV Stopover Cooroy - New $45,000 $45,000
Holiday Parks Total $29,036 $29,036
Information Technology Whole of Shire - corporate website Whole of Shire - corporate website - No Budget ~$112,760 -$112,760
Required
Information Technology Total -$112,760 -$112,760
Parks & Playgrounds Peregian Beach - Victory Park table Peregian Beach - Victory Park table - Completed -$300 -$300
Peregian Beach Pk - 3 phase switchboard Peregian Beach Pk - 3 phase switchboard - Completed -$367 -$367
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Budget Review 3 - Summary of Requests by Department
Capital
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Renewal/Upgrade Program Cost Centre/Project Details Lt sland aerate} Grand Total
Polar Parks & Playgrounds Tewantin - Martin Park skate facility Tewantin - Martin Park skate facility - Completed $5,334 $5,334
Whole of Shire - BBQ renewal Whole of Shire - BBQ renewal - Completed -$4,953 -$4,953
Whole of Shire - park shelters Whole of Shire - park shelters - Completed -$2,369 -$2,369
Parks & Playgrounds Total -$2,656 -$2,656
Pathways & Enabling Facilities Pomona School Road ( Pomona State School ) footpath renewal Pomona School Road (Pomona State School ) $80,000 $80,000
footpath renewal - Emergent Project
Pathways & Enabling Facilities Total $80,000 $80,000
Public Transport New Noosa Bus Shelters - Design New Noosa Bus Shelters - Design - Increase $10,000 $10,000
Public Transport Total $10,000 $10,000
Sealed Roads Emergent all infrastructure renewal Reduce unallocated portion of funding for emergent -$98,000 -$98,000
projects
Reduce unallocated portion of funding due to -$1,444,310 -$1,444,310
reduction in depreciation charge
Noosa Heads - Noosa Parade Master Plan Noosa Heads - Noosa Parade Master Plan - Deferred -$100,000 -$100,000
Sealed Roads Total -$1,642,310 $1,642,310
Sports Grounds and Facilities Girraween Sports Ground irrigation Girraween Sports Ground irrigation - Completed $1,583 $1,583
Sports Grounds and Facilities Total $1,583 $1,583
Stormwater Drainage Marcus Beach Tristania Drive Stormwater Pipe Renewal Marcus Beach Tristania Drive Stormwater Pipe $18,000 $18,000
Renewal - Emergent Project
Stormwater Drainage Total $18,000 $18,000
Transport and Infrastructure Whole of Shire - Road Directional Signs Whole of Shire - Road Directional Signs - Deferred -$40,000 -$40,000
Transport and Infrastructure Total -$40,000 -$40,000
Fleet Fleet Plant and Workshop Operations Sale of assets below anticipated amounts $109,000 $109,000
Fleet Total $109,000 $109,000
Ue ae Te 9 Coastal Canals and Waterways Noosa Waters revetment walls - Stage 2a Noosa Waters revetment walls - Stage 2a - Completed -$90 -$90
Coastal Canals and Waterways Total -$90 -$90
Commercial Land Peregian Beach Land Acquistion Peregian Beach Land Acquistion Stamp Duty - Increase $38,771 $38,771
Rufus Street Precinct Design Rufus Street Precinct Design - New $130,000 $130,000
Commercial Land Total $168,771 $168,771
Community Facilities Bicentennial Community Hall - additional school toilet (purchase le Bicentennial Community Hall - additional school toilet $24,000 $24,000
(purchase leased facility) - New
Cooroy butter Factory - condition assess Cooroy butter Factory - condition assess - deferral - -$5,000 $5,000
Deferred
Lifeguards Storage Shed Lifeguards Storage Shed - No Budget Required -$10,000 -$10,000
Lifeguards Storage Shed - To Operating $10,000 $10,000
Noosa Regional Gallery Access Noosa Regional Gallery Access - Deferred $3,460 $3,460
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Budget Review 3 - Summary of Requests by Department
Capital
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Renewal/Upgrade Program Cost Centre/Project Details deltas CoM caattl Grand Total
Upgrade Community Facilities Noosaville Leisure Centre Reception - Construction ($10k from desi Noosaville Leisure Centre Reception - Construction
($10k from design project & $60k additional) - New
Community Facilities Total $22,460 $22,460
Pathways & Enabling Facilities Noosaville State School Precinct Pathways - TIDS funding 50/50 — Noosaville State School Precinct Pathways - TIDS $85,000 -$42,500 $42,500
funding 50/50 - New
Sunshine Beach State School Precinct Pathways - TIDS funding 50/5 Sunshine Beach State School Precinct Pathways - TIDS $25,000 -$12,500 $12,500
funding 50/50 - New
Sunshine Beach State School Safety Improvements2 Sunshine Beach State School Safety Improvements2 - -$1,313 -$1,313
Completed
Tewantin State School Precinct Pathways - TIDS funding 50/50 Tewantin State School Precinct Pathways - TIDS $210,000 -$105,000 $105,000
funding 50/50 - New
Pathways & Enabling Facilities Total $318,687 -$160,000 $158,687
Planning Scheme Economic Promotion & Industry Assistance Economic Study - New $50,000 $50,000
Planning Scheme Total $50,000 $50,000
Sealed Roads Dr Pages - Kinmond Creek Road Initial planning & design Dr Pages - Kinmond Creek Road Initial planning & $150,000 $150,000
design - New
Tewantin Cooroy Noosa Rd Stages 2-6 Design Only Tewantin Cooroy Noosa Road Stages 2-6 Design Only - $150,000 $150,000
New
Sealed Roads Total $300,000 $300,000
Stormwater Drainage Seaview Ck - open drain civil works Seaview Ck - open drain civil works - Completed -$3,067 -$3,067
Stormwater Drainage Total -$3,067 -$3,067
Transport and Infrastructure Eenie Creek Road / Langura Street Intersection safety upgrad Eenie Creek Road / Langura Street Intersection safety -$0 -$0
upgrad - Completed
Transport and Infrastructure Total -$0 -$0
Waste-Waste Management Noosaville Landfill Noosaville Landfill Bio Basin Construction savings. -$43,823 -$43,823
Noosaville Landfill Sediment Control Additional $217,758 $217,758
Expense.
Noosaville Landfill Sediment Control Dosing and $120,000 $120,000
Montitoring Equipment Additional Expense.
Waste-Waste Management Total $293,935 $293,935
Grand Total -$620,770 -$51,000 -$671,770
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Attachment 2
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Attachment 2
Se ee See ee an
ENT MOON OI ON ee °c ae
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2014/2015
BUDGET REVIEW 3
December Quarterly Review
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 9 MARCH 2015
Noosa Shire Council
2014/15 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
|_AnnualResult-TotalCouncil | Original | BR1_ | BR2_ | BRS recast
2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 Pld 2018 2019 2020 Pld 2022 Pye} Puy!
Statement of Comprehensive Income $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Revenue
Recurrent revenue
Net rates, levies and charges 60,515 60,515 60,515 61,302 62,899 64,697 66,710 68,613 70,745 72,760 75,017 77,151
Fees and charges 9,577 9,577 9,517 10,199 10,454 10,716 10,984 11,258 11,540 11,828 12,124 12,427
Rental income 1,114 1,114 1,114 1,181 1,211 1,241 1,272 1,304 1,337 1,370 1,404 1,439
Interest received 4,467 4,467 4,467 4,511 4,679 4,854 4,967 5,194 5,330 5,491 5,660 5,850
Other income 4,708 4,708 4,954 5,092 5,217 5,345 5,477 5,612 5,750 5,891 6,036 6,185
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 5,322 5,322 5,484 4,977 4,978 5,034 5,090 5,146 5,202 5,258 5,314 5,370
Total recurrent revenue 85,702 85,702 86,050 86,733 88,895 91,330 93,928 96,541 99,302 101,983 104,925 107,776
Capital revenue f
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 4,588 4,588 4,919 1,500 3,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
pe
Total revenue 90,291 90,291 90,969 88,233 92,395 97,830 100,428 103,041 105,802 108,483 111,425 114,276
Capital income p
Total capital income 427 427 427 - - - - - - - - -
PO
Total income 90,718 90,718 91,396 88,233 92,395 97,830 100,428 103,041 105,802 108,483 111,425 114,276
Recurrent expenses ;
Employee benefits 27,743 27,743 27,788 28,481 29,193 30,025 30,776 31,654 32,445 33,370 34,204 35,178
Materials and services 33,179 33,216 33,374 39,024 39,999 40,999 42,024 43,075 44,152 45,256 46,387 47,547
Finance costs 2,525 2,525 2,525 2,461 2,289 2,112 1,923 1,727 1,511 1,285 1,044 790
Depreciation and amortisation 17,523 17,523 17,523 16,562 16,829 17,071 17,314 18,031 18,611 19,472 19,998 20,261
Other expenses 4,674 4,674 4,819 86 88 90 93 95 97 100 102 105
Total recurrent expenses 86,612 88,397 90,297 92,129 94,580 96,815 99,480 101,735 103,880
pe
Net result 5,074 5,036 5,367 1,621 3,998 7,533 8,299 8,461 8,987 9,003 9,690 10,396
po
Recurrent revenue 85,702 85,702 86,050 86,733 88,895 91,330 93,928 96,541 99,302 101,983 104,925 107,776
Recurrent expenses 86,612 88,397 90,297 92,129 94,580 96,815 99,480 101,735 103,880
Operating result 121 498 1,033 1,799 1,961 2,487 2,503 3,190 3,896
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Noosa Shire Council
2014/15 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result | origins | prt | pre | oprs forecast
yah PAT) 2015 2015 ra) ra yA E) 2019 2020 2021 rly) Puy) ylyz |
Statement of Financial Position $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Assets a ee ee
Current assets fF
Cash and cash equivalents 33,794 33,797 33,171 30,851 29,064 29,169 28,923 29,468 30,910 32,263 34,390 36,570
Trade and other receivables 11,626 11,655 11,655 7,849 8,063 8,281 8,525 8,732 9,013 9,257 9,529 9,761
Inventories 101 101 101 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103
Other current assets - - - 433 444 455 466 478 490 502 514 527
Total current assets 45,521 45,525 44,928 39,236 37,674 38,009 38,017 38,781 40,516 42,125 44,537 46,961
Non-current assets pF
Investments 60,978 60,978 60,978 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234 111,234
Property, plant & equipment 962,724 962,692 963,342 925,445 951,495 979,666 1,009,298 1,038,169 1,067,299 1,096,812 1,126,554 1,157,289
Other non-current assets 2,928 2,928 3,233 3,486 3,172 2,671 2,135 2,112 1,743 1,447 1,130 821
pO
Total non-current assets 1,026,630] 1,026,598] 1,027,552 1,040,166 1,065,901 1,093,572 1,122,667 1,151,516 1,180,276 1,209,493 1,238,919 1,269,344
ps
Total assets 1,072,151] 1,072,123] 1,072,480 1,079,402 1,103,575 1,131,580 1,160,684 1,190,297 1,220,792 1,251,618 1,283,456 1,316,305
Current liabilities fF
Trade and other payables 4,161 4,164 4,190 4,308 4,427 4,542 4,655 4,762 4,894 5,020 5,145 5,263
Borrowings 2,802 2,802 2,802 2,938 3,115 3,303 3,500 3,716 3,942 4,183, 4437 4711
Provisions 1,023 1,023 1,023 4,579 4,693 4,811 4,931 5,054 5,181 5,310 5,443 5,579
Other current liabilities - - - 873 895 9,147 940 964 988 1,013 1,038 1,064
pt
Total current liabilities 7,986 7,989 8,016 12,698 13,131 13,573 14,026 14,496 15,004 15,525 16,063 16,618
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables - - - - - - - - - - - -
Borrowings 35,976 35,976 35,976 33,674 30,559 27,256 23,756 20,040 16,098 11,915 7,478 2,767
Provisions 2,747 2,747 2,747 8,630 8,844 9,064 9,289 9,520 9,757 10,000 10,249 10,504
ps
Total non-current liabilities 38,723 38,723 38,723 42,304 39,403 36,320 33,046 29,561 25,855 21,915 17,727 13,270
pO
Total liabilities 46,709 46,712 46,739 55,002 52,535 46,893 47,071 44,056 40,860 37,441 33,790 29,888
—_—_——
Net community assets 1,025,442| 1,025,411| 1,025,741 1,024,400 1,051,040 1,081,867 1,113,613 1,146,241 1,179,933 1,214,178 1,249,666 1,286,417
ee
Asset revaluation surplus 204,624 204,592 204,592 44,221 67,065 90,384 114,221 138,603 163,527 188,994 215,020 241,610
Retained surplus 820,818 820,818 821,149 980,179 983,975 991,303 999,391 1,007,637 1,016,405 1,025,184 1,034,645 1,044,807
ps
Total community equity 1,025,442| 1,025,411| 1,025,741 1,024,400 1,051,040 1,081,867 1,113,613 1,146,241 1,179,933 1,214,178 1,249,666 1,286,417
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Noosa Shire Council
2014/15 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result [original | BR | pre | prs fo Forecast
2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 rAd 2018 2019 2020 2021 yA) VAI) yA
Statement of Cash Flows EAT lt) $,000 EAT) $,000 $,000 $,000 Em lt) $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 EA) $,000
Cash flows from operating activities TT
po
Receipts from customers 66,362 66,362 66,526 72,918 74,833 76,929 79,228 81,482 83,868 86,251 88,822 91,343
Payments to suppliers and employees (62,750)| (62,784)| (63,105) (67,599) (69,260) (71,097) (72,872) (74,807) (76,649) (78,682) (80,649) (82,789)
Dividend received 2,841 2,841 2,841 2,841 2,912 2,984 3,059 3,136 3,214 3,294 3,377 3,461 3,548
Interest received 4,467 4,467 4,467 4,512 4,680 4,856 4,969 5,197 5,334 5,496 5,666 5,857
Rental income 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,179 1,208 1,239 1,270 1,302 1,334 1,367 1,402 1,437
Non-capital grants and contributions 5,101 5,101 5,256 4,978 4,977 5,029 5,085 5,142 5,196 5,253 5,309 5,366
Borrowing costs (2,235) (2,235) (2,235) (2,247) (2,075) (1,898) (1,709) (1,513) (1,297) (1,071) (830) (575)
pt
Net cash inflow from operating activities 14,853 14,819 14,817 16,652 17,348 18,119 19,105 20,018 21,080 21,991 23,181 24,187
Cash flows from investing activities | |
|
Payments for property, plant and equipment (21,884)| (23,148)] (23,797) (16,588) (19,488) (21,321) (22,471) (21,846) (22,096) (22,871) (23,296) (23,996)
Payments for intangible assets (790) (790) (1,095) (867) (230) (100) (100) (650) (350) (350) (100) (100)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipm| 427 427 427 - - - - - - - - -
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 4,588 4,588 4,919 1,500 3,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Other cash flows from investing activities (2,230) (2,230) (2,230) 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26
a
Net cash inflow from investing activities (19,890)| (21,154)} (21,777) (15,934) (16,196) (14,899) (16,048) (15,972) (15,922) (16,696) (16,871) (17,570)
Cash flows from financing activities P|
Proceeds from borrowings 794 794 794 - - - - - - - - -
Repayment of borrowings (2,626) (2,626) (2,626) (2,766) (2,938) (3,115) (3,303) (3,500) 3,716 (3,942) (4,183) (4,437)
pt
Net cash inflow from financing activities (1,832) (1,832) (1,832) (2,766) (2,938) (3,115) (3,303) (3,500) 3,716 (3,942) (4,183) (4,437)
Total cash flows | |
lf Ef
Net increase in cash and cash equivalent held (6,869) (8,167) (8,792) (2,048) (1,786) 105 (246) 545 1,442 1,352 2,127 2,179
a
Opening cash and cash equivalents 40,662 41,964 41,964 32,898 30,850 29,064 29,169 28,923 29,468 30,910 32,262 34,389
ae
Closing cash and cash equivalents 30,850 29,064 29,169 = 28,923 -29,468 ~~ 30,910 32,262 34,389 ~—36,568
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Noosa Shire Council
2014/15 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result | original | pri] opre | ers forecast
2015 2015 2015 2015 rath) 2017 Path E:) 2019 2020 Pia) yhyyd PK} 2024
Statement of Changes in Equity $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 cally cally $,000
ET
Opening balance 181,256 181,256 181,256 21,798 44,221 67,065 90,384 114,221 138,603 163,527 188,994 215,020
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 23,368 23,336 23,336 22,423 22,844 23,320 23,837 24,382 24,924 25,466 26,026 26,590
Internal payments made na na na na na na na na na na na na
Internal payments received na na na na na na na na na na na na
Closing balance 204,624 204,592 204,592 44,221 67,065 90,384 114,221 138,603 163,527 188,994 215,020 241,610
Retained surplus | |
ET
Opening balance 815,744 815,781 815,781 978,756 980,179 983,975 991,302 999,390 1,007,636 1,016,404 1,025,183 1,034,644
Net result 5,074 5,037 5,367 1,423 3,796 7,327 8,088 8,246 8,768 8,779 9,461 10,162
Increase in asset revaluation surplus na na na | __nal na na na na na na na na na
Closing balance 820,818 820,818 821,149 980,179 983,975 991,302 999,390 1,007,636 1,016,404 1,025,183 1,034,644 1,044,806
OT
Opening balance 997,000 997,038 997,038 1,000,555 1,024,401 1,051,041 1,081,688 1,113,613 1,146,241 1,179,933 1,214,178 1,249,665
Net result 5,074 5,037 5,367 1,423 3,796 7,327 8,088 8,246 8,768 8,779 9,461 10,162
Increase in asset revaluation surplus 23,368 23,336 23,336 22,423 22,844 23,320 23,837 24,382 24,924 25,466 26,026 26,590
Closing balance 1,025,442] 1,025,411] 1,025,741 1,024,401 1,051,041 1,081,688 1,113,613 1,146,241 1,179,933 1,214,178 1,249,665 1,286,417
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Noosa Shire Council
2014/15 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
| AnnualResut | Budget Precast
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 YY YA) YAZ.
Financial Sustainability Ratios $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Operating Surplus Ratio 0.1% 0.1% 0.6% 1.1% 1.9% 2.0% 2.5% 2.5% 3.0% 3.6%
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio 19.3% 18.2% 16.8% 13.1% 9.7% 5.6% 0.5% 44% -10.1% -15.6%
Asset Sustainability Ratio 97.6% 96.4% 103.1% 99.1% 104.7% 96.9% 95.5% 94.9% 93.4% 95.6%
Operating Surplus Ratio
Measures the extent to which revenues raised cover operational expenses
only or are available for capital funding purposes or other purposes.
Calculation: Net result divided by total operating revenue, expressed as a %.
Target: between 0% and 10%
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio
Measures the extent to which the net financial liabilities of Council can
be repaid from operating revenues.
Calculation: (total liabilities less current assets) divided by
total operating revenue, expressed as a %.
Target: not greater than 60%.
Asset Sustainability Ratio
This ratio reflects the extent to which the infrastructure assets managed by Council
are being replaced as they reach the end of their useful lives.
Calculation: capital expenditure on the replacement of infrastructure assets
(renewals) divided by depreciation expense, expressed as a %.
Target: greater than 90%.
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Noosa Shire Council
2014/15 Budget Statements
For the period ending 30 June
Original 2014/15 2014/15 2014/15
Budget ete e 1S yd 12}5%)
2014/15 REVISED REVISED REVISED
Bridges 2,466 2,661 2,661 2747)
Cemeteries 13 13 13 13
Coastal, Canals and Waterways 1,505 1,589 1,819
Commercial Land and Property - - 750
Community Facilities 878 892 868
Corporate buildings 90 90 90 90
Environmental Assets, bushland tracks & Trails 289 289 89 116
Fleet - Plant Replacement 1,735 1,735 1,735 1,735
Gravel Road Network 410 410 410 410
Holiday Parks 135 147 117
Information Technology 525 653 633
Parks & Playgrounds 334 334 421
Pathways & Enabling Facilities 1,820 2,335 1,633
Planning Scheme 265 265 590
Public Transport Infrastructure 696 696 1,106
Sealed Road Network 7,840 7,892 8,119
Sports Grounds & Facilities 28 28 26
Stormwater Drainage 2,340 2,396 2,396
Streetscapes and Road Corridor 170 201 201 201
Transport and Infrastructure Management 345 522 414
Waste Management 194 194 144
Total Capital works Program 22,677 23,941 24,835 24,054
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3 NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE MANAGEMENT FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS AND
LEASE OF DOONELLA HOUSE - FURTHER REPORT
OCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Executive Officer, Narelle Reid
Executive Office
Index ECM / Subject / Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation – Management;
Council Buildings & Leases; Application/Lease Ref # Cle15/0001
Attachments Nil.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nil.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the Planning & Organisation Committee
Meeting dated 3 March 2015 and the further report to the General Committee Meeting dated 9
March 2015 and:
a) Agree to enter into a funding deed with the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd as
provided in Attachment 1 to the Report to the Planning & Organisation Committee dated 3
March 2015 with the change to Clause 6.2 as outlined in the further report to General
Committee dated 9 March 2015;
b) Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor alterations to the Deed, as may be
necessary, and enter into a formal agreement with the Foundation;
c) Agree in principle to a one-off contribution of $10,000 being for the establishment and initial
operating costs of a community based incorporated association that is aligned with the
objects of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust, subject to no membership fees being
charged until after the second annual general meeting;
d) Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering under Section 236(1)(b)(ii) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the occupancy of part of Council owned premises located
on Lot 1, RP96529 at 52 Doonella Street, Tewantin as the proposed lease is to a not for
profit community organisation; and
e) Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to enter into negotiations with the Noosa Biosphere
Reserve Foundation Ltd and finalise a lease for part of Council owned premises located on
Lot 1, RP96529 at 52 Doonella Street, Tewantin, for a period of 3 years, with a 3 year
option.
REPORT
The purpose of this report is address issues raised at the Planning & Organisation Committee
dated 3 March 2015 and provide suggested changes to Clause 6.2 of the Draft Funding Deed, as
follows:
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6.2 REPAYMENT OF FUNDING
a) If NBRF fails to remedy a failure to comply with this Deed in a substantial respect within 30
days, or such longer period as the Council stipulates, after receiving notice requiring it to do
so, NBRF is liable, on demand from Council to repay to the Council the whole of the
funding provided for the NBRF program (or the amount of Funding paid as the case may
be) for any year in which the failure to comply or the failure to remedy occurred;
b) If NBRF fails to fulfil a term of this Deed, or part of it, on the NBRF program, NBRF is,
subject to paragraph d) of this clause, liable to repay to the Council the amount of unspent
money and the Council may recover that money from NBRF as a debt due to the Council;
and
c) If NBRF fails to spend the funding, or part of it, on the NBRF program, NBRF is, subject to
paragraph d) of this clause, liable to repay to the Council the amount of unspent money
and the Council may recover that money from NBRF as a debt due to the Council.
c) If at the end of each funding term, some of the funding has not been spent or committed
to legitimate contingency and reserves, this will be taken into account by the Council in
assessing future requests for funding. that amount must be repaid to the Council (and
the amount may be recovered as a debt due to the Council), unless the Council provides
written permission for all, or some of the amount to be spent in some other manner that
Council directs.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 20 November 2014 – page 18
“That Council note the report by the Executive Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated
17 November 2014 and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to progress and finalise the
necessary documentation to establish the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust, the Noosa Biosphere
Reserve Foundation Ltd and registration of the company.”
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 15 January 2015 – page 18
“That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 January 2015 and
A. Adopt the Noosa Environment Levy Policy as set out in Attachment 1;
B. Endorse the development of an Environment Levy Guideline to guide the implementation of
the Environment Levy Policy;
C. Endorse the development of Strategic Biodiversity Corridor maps to assist with the
implementation of the Environmental Levy; and
D. Endorse the formation of an Environment Levy Working Group consisting of the Council
staff identified in the report minus the Coordinator Financial Services but including
Councillor Wellington.”
The Environment Policy provides, amongst other things, for contributions to the Noosa Biosphere
Reserve Trust to fund projects that are directed towards protecting and advancing the natural
environment. The amount of funds to be provided each year is to be determined through the
budget process with provision made in 2014-15 of $250,000.
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Finance & Risk
The 2014-15 budget provision for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve is as follows:
Environment Projects $250,000
Operations/Labour $170,000
NBR setup costs $20,000
Economic Projects $80,000
Total Budget $520,000
Some of the operational budget provision has been expended on costs such as salaries for the
existing project officer who retires in June. It is proposed to provide $40,000 to the Noosa
Biosphere Reserve Foundation Limited for the balance of 2014-15 financial year, and $10,000 to
the proposed incorporated community association as a one-off contribution.
The risk for Council is that the board does not deliver on the objects. This is covered by requiring
performance measures to be agreed upon and for the board to present a budget in March each
financial year.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Council consulted extensively to inform the development of the new management model with the
aim of placing the management of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve in the hands of the community.
As part of that consultation process it was indicated that Council would continue to fund the new
arrangements.
Internal Consultation
The Director of Corporate Services reviewed the draft Deed and provided budget information.
The draft Deed was also reviewed by the CEO.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Community Services Planning & Infrastructure
Disaster Management & Public Order Building & Plumbing Services
Waste & Environmental Health DA Planning
Community Facilities Strategic Land Use Planning
Cultural Facilities Asset Design & Investigations
Asset Planning
Civil Operations
Environment
x Executive Office x Corporate Services
Community Engagement x Finance
Customer Service ICT
Executive Support Procurement & Fleet
Governance x Property & Facilities
Human Resources Revenue Services
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