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SPECIAL MEETING 2024/2025 BUDGET ADOPTION

Friday, 28 June 2024 @ 9:00AM - #698
Meeting Duration: 1 hour and 4 minutes

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Budget adopted with surplus, 5m capital and differential rates, Short-stay letting hikes and resourcing, Policies and Operational Plan approved, Waste upgrades, Parking trial, Community housing investment.

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0:000:100:210:320:420:531:04 Frank Wilkie (Chair)Frank Wilkie (Chair)Brian StockwellBrian StockwellTrent GraufTrent GraufAmelia LorentsonAmelia LorentsonKaren FinzelKaren FinzelNicola WilsonNicola WilsonTom WegenerTom WegenerDebra IezziDebra IezziPauline ColesPauline ColesJackie CampbellJackie Campbell

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Key Decisions & Discussions
• Budget adopted for 2024/25 with statements, revenue policy, and $45m capital program; small operating surplus on $138.8m revenue/expenses (29:50; Minutes 2.4, Council Resolution 1).
• Differential general rates and 36 rating categories adopted, including specific STA and transitory categories (42:58–48:00; Minutes 2.4, Council Resolution 3).
• Levies and charges adopted: special charges (Hastings St, Noosa Junction, canals/locks), separate rates (Environment, Sustainable Transport, Heritage, Bushfire), utilities, six‑monthly billing (43:55–46:35; Minutes 2.4, Council Resolutions 4–8).
• Concessions & terms : pensioner/community concessions, 30‑day payment terms, interest on arrears with hardship concessions (47:10–49:20; Minutes 2.4, Council Resolutions 9–11).
• Delegation to CEO to identify differential rating categories (49:20–50:25; Minutes 2.4, Council Resolution 12).
• Budget speeches permitted by suspending standing orders, then resumed (12:10–13:40; Minutes 2.4 initial resolutions).
• Budget policies omnibus adopted incl. updated Procurement Policy (merging Tenderer Financial Capacity), new Rates Financial Hardship Policy, Asset Management, Debt, Investment etc. (00:00–09:40; Minutes 2.1).
• Estimated 2023/24 position noted; consistent with BR2 and showing surplus (10:06–10:31; Minutes 2.2).
• NCP reforms : continue Full Cost Pricing for Waste and Code of Competitive Conduct for Holiday Parks; no change for community facilities (11:03–12:10; Minutes 2.3).
• Operational Plan 2024/25 approved; quarterly reporting to Council; alignment to Corporate Plan (52:23–54:05; Minutes 2.5).
• Organisational structure adopted; net 6 FTE increase largely conversions; negligible rate impact; several roles funded via waste contract savings or grants (01:00:20–01:02:59; Minutes 2.6).
• Service level catalogues noted (50:48–51:45; Minutes 2.4, Council Resolution 14).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Short‑stay letting (STA) : further rate increases for single‑dwelling STAs to reflect commercial use; licence fees set to avoid cross‑subsidy by general ratepayers (15:40–18:40; Minutes 2.4 Res.2–3).
• Visitor pays principle flagged to diversify revenue so residents don’t subsidise visitor services (20:21–23:40; Minutes 2.5 references to transport revenue initiatives).
• Encroachments policy implementation acknowledged as sensitive, resourcing staged (54:10–55:40; Minutes 2.5).
• Rates rise control : majority PPR increase ~5.5% (~$94/yr) while levies frozen except bushfire levy; justified by cost escalations beyond CPI (13:40–18:30; Minutes 2.4 Res.7 for levy list).
• Complex motions cross‑referenced via a consolidating resolution for clarity of what forms part of each adoption (50:40–51:35; Minutes 2.4, Council Resolution 13).
• Public articulation of trade‑offs (cut “pet projects,” finish existing works first) to maintain services within tight operating constraints (20:21–23:20; Minutes 2.5 focus areas).
Legal / Risk
• Statutory compliance : adoptions expressly under LGA 2009 ss 94, 104, 257; LGR 2012 ss 80–122, 133; FES Act s114; mitigates procedural challenge risk (42:58–49:20; Minutes 2.1–2.4).
• Procurement Policy strengthened with internal controls; prior Tenderer Financial Capacity Assessment Policy rescinded and merged – aligns with QLD contracting principles, reducing probity risk (01:11–04:50; Minutes 2.1 I–J).
• Financial Hardship Policy enables interest concessions tied to payment arrangements up to two years; avoids unlawful rate remission outside Donations Policy, managing equity and precedent risk (08:29–09:10; Minutes 2.1 K).
• NCP application limited to Waste (Full Cost Pricing) and Holiday Parks (Code of Competitive Conduct); excluding partial cost‑recovery community facilities reduces over‑regulation risk while maintaining transparency (11:03–12:10; Minutes 2.3).
• Revenue defensibility : STA differential rating/fees framed to reflect commercial impact and admin costs, supporting Wednesbury‑reasonableness if reviewed (15:40–18:40; Minutes 2.4 Res.2–3, 7).
• Delegation to CEO on rating categories under LGA s257/LGR s81 ensures administrative certainty and timely categorisation; reduces dispute risk (49:20–50:25; Minutes 2.4 Res.12).
Short‑Term Accommodation (STA) & Compliance
• Frank Wilkie : STA focus continues; higher general rates for single‑dwelling STAs (excl. strata/home‑hosted) and licence fees to cover regulation costs (15:40–18:40; Minutes 2.4 Res.2–3, 7).
• Nicola Wilson : STA single‑dwelling rates set at twice comparable PPR to reflect commerciality; home‑hosted fees unchanged (27:07–30:56; Minutes 2.4 Res.3, 7).
• Operational compliance resourcing increased to manage STA impacts on amenity (15:40–18:40; Minutes 2.5 initiatives).
Waste Strategy, Environment & Resilience
• Borrowing $5m for waste works; expanded landfill cell and ERRC upgrades; State waste levy cost pressures passed to charges (01:11–03:30; 15:40–18:20; Minutes 2.1 Debt Policy; 2.4 Res.6).
• Brian Stockwell : embed ESG in Financial Sustainability Policy; assess full externalities for waste/emissions; pursue innovative reuse/recycling (05:27–07:49; Minutes 2.1 A).
• Amelia Lorentson : stormwater bioretention upgrade at Coyer St to cut N/P loads to Burgess Creek; coastal canal/waterway rehab (36:15–39:10; Minutes 2.5 water quality initiatives).
• Resilience : Bushfire levy maintained; disaster recovery capital >$100m ongoing; climate/disaster initiatives in Operational Plan (13:40–18:10; 55:50–01:00:00; Minutes 2.4 Res.7; 2.5).
Transport, Parking & Revenue Diversification
• Parking Management Plan to inform a future paid parking trial; aim to shift visitor cost burden from rates (15:40–18:30; Minutes 2.5 transport initiatives).
• Visitor contribution tools under development for transport solutions (20:21–23:40; Minutes 2.5 items 2.73, 4.91 referenced in debate).
• Public jetty feasibility to expand river‑based public transport options (54:55–56:50; Minutes 2.5).
Housing, Affordability & Community Services
• PPR relief : secondary dwelling/granny flat rating relief to encourage supply; hardship policy eases interest for genuine distress (15:40–18:40; 08:29–09:37; Minutes 2.1 K; 2.4 Res.2–3).
• Community housing : ~$3.3m to progress Lake Macdonald subdivision; intent to partner with housing cooperative and seek State/Fed grants (23:50–27:00; Minutes 2.5 housing actions).
• Service delivery focus maintained across libraries, leisure, The J, aquatic centres – within tight operating envelope (30:56–34:15; Minutes 2.5).
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MINUTES

Special Meeting

Friday, 28 June 2024

9:00 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin

Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson

“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson

EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services, Kerri Contini
Director Corporate Services, Trent Grauf
Executive Officer, Internal Audit & Corporate Performance Debra Iezzi Director Strategy and Environment, Kim Rawlings Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray

APOLOGIES
Nil.

2. SPECIAL MEETING REPORTS

2.1. ADOPTION OF 2024-2025 BUDGET POLICIES

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Special Meeting dated 28 June 2024 and; A. Adopt the Financial Sustainability Policy, which is provided as Attachment 1 to the report.
B. Pursuant to section 191 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the 2024/25 financial year the Investment of Surplus Funds Policy, which is provided as Attachment 2 to the report.
C. Pursuant to section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the 2024/25 financial year the Debt Policy, which is provided as Attachment 3 to the report.
D. Adopt the Management of Restricted Cash Policy, which is provided as Attachment 4 to the report.
E. Adopt the General Rate Donations Policy, which is provided as Attachment 5 to the report.
F. Adopt the Entertainment and Hospitality Expenditure Policy, which is provided as Attachment 6 to the report.
G. Adopt the Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy, which is provided as Attachment 7 to the report.
H. Adopt the Asset Management Policy, which is provided as Attachment 8 to the report.
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I. Adopt the Procurement Policy, which is provided as Attachment 9 to this report.
J. Rescind the Tenderer Financial Capacity Assessment Policy which has been incorporated into the new Procurement Policy K. Adopt the new Rates Financial Hardship Policy, which is provided as Attachment 10 to this report

Carried unanimously.

2.2. STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE 2023-24
FINANCIAL YEAR

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Special Meeting dated 28 June 2024 and pursuant to section 205 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the 2023/24 Financial Year, provided as Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried unanimously.

2.3. APPLICATION OF NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY REFORM

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Special Meeting dated 28 June 2024 and:
A. Continue to apply the Full Cost Pricing reform option to the Waste Management business activity for the 2024/25 financial year in accordance with section 44(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009; and B. Continue to apply the Code of Competitive Conduct to the Holiday Parks business activity for the 2024/25 financial year in accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act 2009.

Carried unanimously.

2.4. 2024-2025 BUDGET ADOPTION

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the operation of the Standing Orders or any relevant provision thereof be suspended to allow Council to allow Budget Speeches from Mayor Frank Wilkie and Councillors.
Carried unanimously.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Standing Orders be resumed.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 1
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That pursuant to section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 170 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the budget for the financial year ending 30 June 2025, incorporating statements of income and expenditure, financial position, cash flow, changes in equity, long-term financial forecast, revenue statement and revenue policy, and 2024/25 capital program as contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024), be adopted.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 2
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 80 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the differential general rates for the 2024/25 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024).
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 3
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That pursuant to section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves that the rating categories of rateable land in its local government area and a description of each of the rating categories for 2024/25, be as follows:

Category Description Identification (Guidance only)
1. Rural & Land used, or intended to be used, for Land with the Agricultural. rural or agricultural or primary following land use production purposes. codes: 44, 60-61, 64-71, 73-89 and 93 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
2. Non-Residential. Land which is used, or intended to be Land with the used, for non-residential purposes following land use codes: 07-20, 22-
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other than land included in categories 39, 41-50, 52 and
1, 3, 4 and 14 - 20. 91 or as otherwise
identified by the
CEO.
3. Extractive Land used for the purpose of Land with land use Industries. extractive industry for more than code 40 or as 50,000 tonnes per annum of material otherwise from the earth. identified by the CEO.
4. Retirement Land used for the purposes of a Land with the Villages retirement village. following land used code 21 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
5. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value of less Land with the and Other – RV than or equal to $800,000 which is- following land <=$800,000. 1. used as the owner’s principal used codes: 01, place of residence, other than 02, 04, 05 and 06 land in categories 10, 22, 23 or as otherwise and 25 to 36; or identified by the
2. not included in any other CEO.
category.
6. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value between Land with the and Other – RV $800,001 and $2,500,000 which is- following land $800,001 - 1. used for as the owner’s used codes: 01, $2,500,000. principal place of residence 02, 04, 05 and 06 other than land in categories 10, or as otherwise 22, 23 and 25 to 36; or identified by the
2. not included in any other CEO.
category.
7. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value between Land with the and Other – RV $2,500,001 and $5,000,000 which is- following land $2,500,001 - 1. used as the owner’s principal used codes: 01, $5,000,000. place of residence other than 02, 04, 05 and 06 land in categories 10, 22, 23 or as otherwise and 25 to 36; or identified by the
2. not included in any other CEO.
category.
8. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value greater Land with the and Other – RV > than $5,000,000 which is- following land $5,000,000. 1. used as the owner’s principal used codes: 01, place of residence other than 02, 04, 05 and 06 land in categories 10, 22, 23 or as otherwise and 25 to 36; or identified by the
2. not included in any other CEO.
category.
9. Residential (Not Land used for residential purposes Land with the PPR) other than as the owner’s principal following land place of residence other than land in used codes: 02 category 11, 21, 24 and 25 to 36. and 05 or as otherwise
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identified by the
CEO.
10. Residential Land used as the owner’s principal Land with the Home Hosted place of residence plus as transitory following land Transitory accommodation - other than land in used codes: 02 Accommodation category 23 and 25 to 36. and 05 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
11. Transitory Land used as transitory Land with the Accommodation. accommodation, other than land in following land category 24 and 25 to 36. used codes: 02 and 05 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
12. Vacant Urban Vacant land with a rateable value Land with the Land – RV > greater than $1,500,000, with an area following land $1,500,000 and area of more than 1,500m2 in the locality of used codes: 01, more than 1,500 m2. Castaways Beach or Cooroy or 04 and 06 or as Marcus Beach or Noosa Heads or otherwise Noosaville or Peregian Beach or identified by the Sunrise Beach or Sunshine Beach or CEO.
Tewantin, other than land included in
category 13.
13. Subdivided land Vacant land to which Chapter 2, Part Land with the not yet developed 2, Division 5, Subdivision 3 of the Land following land Valuation Act 2010 applies. used code 72 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
14. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the – gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor following land between 1,000 and area between 1,000 and 2,500m2 used codes: 14, 2,500m2 15, 16 or 23 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
15. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the – gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor following land between 2,501 and area between 2,501 and 5,000m2. used codes: 14, 5,000m2 15, 16 or 23 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
16. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the – gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor following land between 5,001 and area between 5,001 and 10,000m . 2 used codes: 14, 10,000m2 15, 16 or 23 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
17. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the – gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor following land area between 10,001 and 20,000m2. used codes: 14,
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between 10,001 and 15, 16 or 23 or as 20,000m2 otherwise identified by the CEO.
18. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the – gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor following land between 20,001 and area between 20,001 and 30,000 m2. used codes: 14, 30,000m2 15, 16 or 23 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
19. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the – gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor following land between 30,001 and area between 30,001 and 40,000 m2. used codes: 14, 40,000m2 15, 16 or 23 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
20. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the – gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor following land greater than area greater than 40,000 m2. used codes: 14, 40,000m 2 15, 16 or 23 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
21. Strata Units Land which is a strata unit used for Land with the (Not PPR). residential accommodation purposes following land other than as the owner’s principal used codes: 08 or place of residence, other than land in 09 or as otherwise category 24. identified by the CEO.
22. Strata Units Land which is a strata unit used as the Land with the (PPR). owner’s principal place of residence following land other than land in category 23. used codes: 08 or 09 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
23. Strata Units Land which is a strata unit used as the Land with the Home Hosted owner’s principal place of residence following land Transitory and is defined as transitory used codes: 08 or Accommodation. accommodation. 09 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
24 Strata Units Land which is a strata unit used other Land with the Transitory than as the owner’s principal place of following land Accommodation. residence and is defined as transitory used codes: 08 or accommodation. 09 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
25. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential - 2 to 4 which there are 2 to 4 self-contained following land residences flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, used code 03 or other than land in category 31. as otherwise identified by the CEO.
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26. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential - 5 to 9 which there are 5 to 9 self-contained following land residences flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, used code 03 or other than land in category 32 as otherwise identified by the CEO.
27. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential - 10 to 14 which there are 10 to 14 self-contained following land residences flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, used code 03 or other than land in category 33. as otherwise identified by the CEO.
28. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential - 15 to 19 which there are 15 to 19 self-contained following land residences flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, used code 03 or other than land in category 34. as otherwise identified by the CEO.
29. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential - 20 to 29 which there are 20 to 29 self-contained following land residences flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, used code 03 or other than land in category 35. as otherwise identified by the CEO.
30. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential - greater which there are 30 or more self- following land than 30 residences contained flats, studios, cabins or used code 03 or dwellings, other than land in category as otherwise
36. identified by the
CEO.
31. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential Transitory which there are 2 to 4 self-contained following land Accommodation - 2 to flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and used code 03 or 4 residences where at least one of the self- as otherwise contained flats, studios, cabins or identified by the dwellings is transitory accommodation. CEO.
32. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential Transitory which there are 5 to 9 self-contained following land Accommodation - 5 to flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and used code 03 or 9 residences where at least one of the self- as otherwise contained flats, studios, cabins or identified by the dwellings is transitory accommodation. CEO.
33. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential Transitory which there are 10 to 14 self-contained following land Accommodation - 10 flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and used code 03 or to 14 residences where at least one of the self- as otherwise contained flats, studios, cabins or identified by the dwellings is transitory accommodation. CEO.

34. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential Transitory which there are 15 to 19 self-contained following land Accommodation - 15 flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and used code 03 or to 19 residences where at least one of the self- as otherwise contained flats, studios, cabins or identified by the dwellings is transitory accommodation.
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CEO.

35. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential Transitory which there are 20 to 29 self-contained following land Accommodation - 20 flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and used code 03 or to 29 residences where at least one of the self- as otherwise contained flats, studios, cabins or identified by the dwellings is transitory accommodation. CEO.

36. Non-Strata Land, used for residential purposes, on Land with the Residential Transitory which there are 30 or more self- following land Accommodation - contained flats, studios, cabins or used code 03 or greater than 30 dwellings, and where at least one of as otherwise residences the self-contained flats, studios, cabins identified by the or dwellings is transitory CEO.
accommodation.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 4
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the special charges for the 2024/25 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024).

The special charges set out in the Revenue Statement are:
 Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy
 Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Levy
 Noosa Junction Levy
 Hastings Street Precinct Levy
 Noosa Main Beach Levy
 Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge
 Noosa Junction Streetscape Levy
For that purpose the rateable land to which the special charges apply and the overall plans for the services, facilities or activities to which the special charges apply be the rateable land and overall plans specified in the Revenue Statement.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 5
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to adopt the overall plans, annual implementation plans and benefitted area maps specified in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024) for the special charges it resolves to levy under resolution 4.
Carried unanimously.
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Council Resolution 6
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 99 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the utility charges for the 2024/25 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024).
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 7
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the separate rates and charges for the 2024/25 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024).

The separate rates and charges set out in the Revenue Statement are:
 Environment Levy
 Sustainable Transport Levy
 Heritage Levy
 Bushfire Resilience and Response Levy

Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 8
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That pursuant to section 107 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and section 114 of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Council resolves that rates and utility charges, and the Queensland Government’s Emergency Management Levy, for the year ending 30 June 2025 will be levied six monthly and as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024).
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 9
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That pursuant to section 122 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to grant concessions to ratepayers as set out in the Revenue Statement
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(contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document) and Council’s General Rate Donations Policy.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 10
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That pursuant to section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves that all rates and charges must be paid within 30 days after the date of issue of the rates notice.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 11
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That pursuant to section 133 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves that all overdue rates and charges bear interest as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024) and where applicable to grant concessions on interest to eligible ratepayers as set out in Council's Rates and Charges Financial Hardship Policy.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 12
Moved: Cr Tom Wegner
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer its powers under section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to identify the differential rating category into which each parcel of rateable land in the Council’s local government area is included by using relevant information from the Council’s land record and any other information which identifies the use of rateable land.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution 13
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That it be recorded that in each case where a preceding Motion refers to a matter set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2024/25 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024), that matter is incorporated by reference into, and forms part of the terms and content of the motion, and will be so incorporated and form part of the terms and content of Council’s resolution to adopt the motion.
Carried unanimously.
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Council Resolution 14
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the revised 2024-2025 Service Level catalogues provided in Attachment 2 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2024.
Carried unanimously.

2.5. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-2025

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer, Internal Audit and Corporate Performance to the Special Meeting dated 28 June 2024 and approve for the 2024-2025 financial year its Operational Plan 2024-2025, provided as a draft in Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried unanimously.

2.6. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the People and Culture Manager to the Special Meeting dated 28 June 2024 and adopt the Noosa Council Organisational structure as set out in the Report.
Carried unanimously.

3. CLOSED SESSION

Nil.

4. MEETING CLOSURE

The meeting closed at 10.04am.

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