FURTHER REPORT - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 21) (referred from General Committee dated 9 June 2026 Item 7.14) · Report

ORDINARY MEETING                                                                             18 JUNE 2026


Risk of administrative                       Established grant
burden on Council               People &     processes;
resources to manage             Culture /    standardised
                                                               Possible   Low      Low          Yes
and monitor grants,             Service      templates;
impacting internal              Delivery     experienced staff
service delivery                             management


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Applicants were encouraged to consult with Council officers prior to submission to ensure project
alignment and eligibility. Advice and support were provided where required throughout the
application period.
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
     Office of the CEO, Mayor &               Community Services                Corporate Services
             Councillors
 x    Mayor & Councillors                   Director                       Director
 x    Chief Executive Officer               Community Connection           Financial Services
      Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles      Revenue Services
      Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture                 ICT
      Governance                            Customer Experience            Procurement

                                                                           People & Culture
      Strategy & Environment                Development & Regulation        Infrastructure Services
 x    Director                              Director                       Director
 x    Strategy & Sustainability             Development Assessment         Civil and Asset operations
      Economic Development          &                                      Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                            Local Laws
      Destination Management                                               and Delivery
 x    Environmental Services                Environmental Health           Waste
      Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing            Building & Facilities
      Commercial Property                   Property / Permits             Disaster Management

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