AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER

 

 

Ordinary Meeting of Council

 

 

 

To be held on
Monday

26 August 2019

AT 6.00pm

 

 

 

Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga

 

Phone: 1300 292 442
Fax: 02 6926 9199
Website:
www.wagga.nsw.gov.au


NOTICE OF MEETING

In pursuance of the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and the Regulations there under, notice is hereby given that an Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Corner Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga, on Monday 26 August 2019 at 6.00pm.

 

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Mr Peter Thompson

General Manager

 


WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCILLORS

 

 

Councillor G

Mayor

Councillor Greg

Conkey OAM

Councillor D

Deputy Mayor

Councillor Dallas Tout

Councillor Y

Councillor Yvonne Braid

Councillor P

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor D

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor V

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor R

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor T

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor K

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUORUM

The quorum for a meeting of the Council is a majority of the Councillors of the Council who hold office for the time being who are eligible to vote at the meeting.


COUNCIL MEETING ROOM

 

 

 

 


Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Monday 26 August 2019.

Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER

Monday 26 August 2019

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

CLAUSE               PRECIS                                                                                            PAGE

PRAYER                                                                                                                                 3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY                                                                                   3

APOLOGIES                                                                                                                           3

CONFIRMATIONS OF MINUTES

CM-1           Ordinary Council Meeting - 12 August 2019                                           3

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST                                                                                             3

Mayoral Minutes

MM-1           MAYORAL MINUTE - LGNSW CONFERENCE - ADDITIONAL MOTION               4  

Reports from Staff

RP-1            Draft Planning Proposal (LEP19/0006) to rezone land on the corner of Avocet Drive and Rainbow Drive, Estella                                             6

RP-2            Planning Proposal (LEP18/0005) to rezone land at 53 Plumpton Road and 108 Brindabella Drive, Tatton                                                                 47

RP-3            Draft Planning Proposal (LEP19/0004) to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 - Plumpton Road, Wagga Wagga             54

RP-4            Draft Planning Proposal (LEP19/0007) to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 - Ladysmith                                                    88

RP-5            Financial Performance Report as at 31 July 2019                           107

RP-6            RIVERSIDE STAGE 2- OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND FINAL DESIGN                                                                                                                        129

RP-7            STREET SWEEPER STOCKPILE - STOCKPILING MATERIAL AT GREGADOO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE                                                                                 135

RP-8            Wagga Wagga Reconciliation Action Plan 2021                               139

RP-9            KU CHILDRENS SERVICES - LEASE EXTENSION - ASHMONT PRESCHOOL 144

RP-10          CONSOLIDATION OF LAND                                                                            148

RP-11          BOLTON PARK AMENITIES                                                                            152

RP-12          The Friends of the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Inc. donation of funds to Council for the purchase of an Electric Utility Vehicle for the Botanic Gardens and Zoo sites                                                     156

RP-13          PARKING FINE CONCESSIONS                                                                      163    

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE                                                                              165

 

 

Confidential Mayoral Minutes

MM-CONF-1      General Managers Performance Review  - 1 July 2018 –

31 June 2019                                                                                              166

Confidential Reports

CONF-1       PROPOSED LEASE EXTENSION - RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA                    167

CONF-2       RFT2019-35 Gregadoo Waste Management Centre Gas Collection Expansion & Combustion Evaporator Design and Construction                      168

CONF-3       Ratepayer Matter                                                                                      169  

 


 

 

PRAYER

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1              Ordinary Council Meeting - 12 August 2019       

 

Recommendation

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 August 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 12 August 2019

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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

MM-1

 

Mayoral Minute

MM-1              MAYORAL MINUTE - LGNSW CONFERENCE - ADDITIONAL MOTION

 

Summary:

That an additional motion regarding resourcing code of conduct complaints, be put forward to the LGNSW Conference.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council submit a motion to the LGNSW and member Councils advocate for a greater investment of resources by the State Government into managing Code of Conduct complaints to ensure they are dealt with quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

 

Report

Councillors throughout NSW have long expressed frustration at the time taken for Code of Conduct complaints to be handled.

 

While a new Code of Conduct was introduced, it has little value if potential breaches are not managed quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Concerns about breaches not being reported due to little to no faith in the process due to time and costs, is concerning, but also understandable.

 

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy and Legislation

N/A

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We have leaders that represent us

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

N/A

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

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Reports from Staff

RP-1               Draft Planning Proposal (LEP19/0006) to rezone land on the corner of Avocet Drive and Rainbow Drive, Estella

Author:         Adriaan Stander 

Director:       Michael Keys

         

Summary:

Council is in receipt of a planning proposal (LEP19/0006) to rezone land to increase development potential of a neighbourhood shopping centre site, located on the corner of Avocet Drive and Rainbow Drive, Estella.

 

An assessment of the application concluded that the planning proposal may proceed and the recommendation is to request a Gateway Determination from NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       support planning proposal LEP19/0006 and the Council addendum to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       submit planning proposal LEP19/0006 to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Gateway Determination

c        receive a further report after the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of planning proposal LEP19/0006

ii        proposing adoption of the planning proposal LEP19/0006 unless there are any recommended changes deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

Application Details

Applicant:

Paul Eady for Graceland Estate Pty Ltd

Land Owners:

Gracelands Estates Pty Ltd.

Director: Juha Eerik Alatalo

Director: Antti Kullervo Alatalo

Director: Anni-Ilona Alatalo

Proposal

Council is in receipt of a planning proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 (WWLEP2010) to increase development potential of a neighbourhood shopping centre site (Lot 6012 DP 1209232), located on the corner of Avocet Drive and Rainbow Drive, Estella.

 

The proposal seeks to rezone approximately 2500sqm of land on Lot 6013 DP 1209232 from RE1 Public Recreation to B2 Local Centre and also to remove the Land Reservation Acquisition Layer applicable to the same portion of land as per the illustration below.

 

 

 

Further details are provided in the attached application and Council’s assessment report.

Key considerations

1.      Demand

 

The northern suburbs of Wagga Wagga (those being Boorooma, Estella, Gobbagombalin) are bounded by the Olympic Highway to the east, Coolamon Road to the north, Old Narrandera Road to the south and Charles Sturt University to the west. This area is among the fastest growing residential areas within the city and is planned to receive significant growth in the future. It is also the second fastest growing suburb in the State. Even though there are two zoned business sites, the sites remain vacant, and there is no centre to serve the needs of the community living in Boorooma, Estella, Gobbagombalin. The proposal intends to facilitate a larger development site to increase the feasibility of establishing a neighbourhood centre in the locality.

 

2.      Land use strategies underway

 

Council is currently in the process of reviewing and developing new land use strategies for the city. One of the key documents being developed is the Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). This document considers the communities aspirations and provides a blueprint for how and where we want Wagga Wagga to grow into the future.

 

Council is also in the process of developing a Northern Growth Area Structure Plan. The Plan will support the LSPS and will identify areas suitable for additional housing. The plan will direct improvements to the existing neighbourhoods of Boorooma, Estella and Gobbagombalin. This includes items such as the realignment of roads, open space networks and zoning to ensure improved urban and environmental outcomes. It will provide additional housing opportunities within zoned residential lands in the existing neighbourhoods. The plan will also encourage a larger development site to increase the feasibility of establishing a neighbourhood centre in the locality to serve the needs of the community living in Boorooma, Estella, Gobbagombalin.

The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the LSPS and Northern Growth Area Structure Plan currently being drafted and will facilitate development through providing the opportunity of a larger neighbourhood center on an existing business site to address specific needs of the community.

 

3.      Consistency with endorsed strategic directions

 

The planning proposal is consistent with the objectives the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013/2043 to facilitate development of a prosperous city and to support viable neighbourhood centres. The planning proposal is also consistent with Council’s Wagga Wagga Retail Growth Strategy for 2007 which advocated for the establishment of a local centre in the Estella and Boorooma neighbourhoods based on the demand generated by the projected population of the area.

 

The proposal is also consistent with the recommendations of the Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2036, Section 9.1 Ministerial Directions as well as all relevant State Environmental Planning Policies.

 

Conclusion

 

The planning proposal has been considered in respect to the benefits to the community and the matters discussed in this report are all reflections of the public interest and community expectations through strategic direction and policy guiding documents.  Taking into account the full range of matters that have been considered as part of this assessment, it is considered that the proposal is reasonable and in the public’s interest. The proposal is supported for the following reasons:

 

1.      The proposal will facilitate the development of a neighbourhood centre to address the needs of the community.

2.      It complies with the provisions of draft and endorsed strategic documents, including Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2036 and Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013 -2043.

3.      It meets all relevant Section 9.1   Ministerial Directions

4.      Addresses all applicable State Environmental Planning Policies.

 

Financial Implications

The planning proposal was submitted during the 2018/19 financial year and attracted a low complexity application fee of $7,500. The application fee has been paid.

 

Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the City of Wagga Wagga’s Section 94 Contributions Plan 2006-2019 / Levy Contributions Plan 2006 enables Council to levy contributions, where anticipated development will or is likely to increase the demand for public facilities.

 

Section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993, Section 306 of the Water Management Act 2000 as well as the City of Wagga Wagga’s Development Servicing Plan for Stormwater 2007 and/or City of Wagga Wagga Development Servicing Plan for Sewerage 2013 enable Council to levy developer charges based on the increased demands that new development will have on sewer and/or stormwater.

 

 

The Section 7.11 and Section 64 contribution applies and will apply to any future development consent on the land. The proponent also has the opportunity to enter into a planning agreement, however at the time of this assessment, no request has received to enter into an agreement.

Policy and Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010.

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have sustainable urban development

Risk Management Issues for Council

An approval of the proposal may be subject to public scrutiny during the public consultation period and may put additional pressure on Council to rezone land for commercial purposes.

 

Refusal of the application may result in an appeal process. The applicants have the ability to appeal Council’s decision by submitting the planning proposals to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment through a pre-Gateway review process. The reasons for refusal will have to be justified and withstand scrutiny and cross-examination.

Internal / External Consultation

A cross-directorate internal referral occurred. The proposal is supported in principle. A summary of the comments received with Council’s response is provided in the attached assessment report

 

Formal public consultation with adjoining land owners, the general public and referral agencies will occur after the Gateway Determination. This will include consultation with the Estella Progress Association.

 

Proposed consultation methods are indicated in the table below.

 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

 

x

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

 

Attachments

 

1.

LEP19.0006 Council assessment report

 

2.

LEP19.0006 Draft Planning Proposal lodged by applicant

 

  


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RP-2               Planning Proposal (LEP18/0005) to rezone land at 53 Plumpton Road and 108 Brindabella Drive, Tatton

Author:         Adriaan Stander 

Director:       Michael Keys

         

Summary:

Council received a Gateway Determination from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to proceed with the above-mentioned planning proposal subject to public consultation.

 

The purpose of the report is to provide feedback on the public consultation and submissions received. The report also requests adoption and gazettal of the amendment to the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       note the submissions received during the exhibition period for planning proposal LEP18/0005 with Council addendum

b       adopt planning proposal LEP18/0005 with Council addendum to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

c        gazette the plan and notify the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of the decision

 

Application details

Submitted planning proposal:

To amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP)

 

·     to rezone part of Lot 2 DP243027 and part of Lot 327 DP 1187026 from E2 Environmental Conservation and R5 Large Lot Residential to R1 General Residential

·     to remove the minimum lot requirement of 0.2ha that applies to part of Lot 327 DP 1187026

 

Note – Since lodgement, the above lots have been consolidated into one lot, Lot 336 DP 1247818, being the subject of the proposal.

 

At its meeting of 25 February 2019, Council agreed to an amendment to the above proposal. The Gateway Determination issued reflects the changes Council agreed to.

Applicant and Land Owner

Matt Jenkins Builder Pty Ltd

Director: Matthew Jeremy Jenkins

Director: Jacqueline Louise Jenkins

 


 

Site and locality

The subject site is located on the northern side of Brindabella Drive, Tatton and is partly located within the R1 General Residential Zone, E2 Environmental Conservation Zone and R5 Large Lot Residential Zone. Land on the southern side of Brindabella Drive incorporates the very southern fringe of Tatton and transitions to Springvale, a rural residential area. Land to the east is zoned RE1 Public Recreation and is occupied by the Wagga Wagga Country Club.

Report

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has issued a Gateway Determination for a planning proposal which was previously presented to Council on 25 February 2019.

 

The planning proposal (as amended by Council) seeks the following:

 

1.      Rezoning of part of Lot 336 DP 1247818, part of Lot 10 and Lot 11 DP 1113058, and part of Lot 335 DP 1247818 from E2 Environmental Conservation and R5 Large Lot Residential to R1 General Residential

2.      Rezoning of part of Lot 326 DP 1178026 from E2 Environmental Conservation to R1 General Residential.

3.      Rezoning of part of Lot 336 DP 1247818 from E2 Environmental Conservation to R5 Large Lot Residential.

4.      Remove the minimum lot size requirement of 0.2ha that applies to part Lot 335 DP 1247818

5.      Apply a minimum lot size requirement of 0.2ha to part of Lot 336 DP 1247818

 

During the public consultation period, submissions were received from the Office of Environment and Heritage, Department of Industry (Water) and Natural Resources Access Regulator. A summary of the submissions and Council Officer response is provided within the Internal / External Consultation section below.

 

It is considered that the submissions have been addressed sufficiently and it is therefore recommended that Council adopt the planning proposal as exhibited.

Financial Implications

In accordance with Council’s 2018/19 Fees and Charges, a Medium LEP Amendment (medium complexity) attracts a total application fee of $15,000.00. The proponent has paid this fee. There are no requirements to amend the DCP therefore the $2,000 fee for such action is not required to be paid in this instance.

 

Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the City of Wagga Wagga’s Section 94 Contributions Plan 2006-2019 / Levy Contributions Plan 2006 enables Council to levy contributions, where anticipated development will or is likely to increase the demand for public facilities.

 

Section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993, Section 306 of the Water Management Act 2000 as well as the City of Wagga Wagga’s Development Servicing Plan for Stormwater 2007 and/or City of Wagga Wagga Development Servicing Plan for Sewerage 2013 enable Council to levy developer charges based on the increased demands that new development will have on sewer and/or stormwater.

 

The Section 7.11 and Section 64 contribution applies and will apply to any future development consent on the land. The proponent also has the opportunity to enter into a voluntary planning agreement, however at the time of this report, no request has been received to enter into an agreement.

Policy and Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have housing that suits our needs

 

Risk Management Issues for Council 

An approval of the proposal may be subject to public scrutiny during the formal public consultation process, and may put additional pressure on Council to review land that is zoned E2 Environmental Conservation Land throughout the local government area.

 

Gateway reviews may be requested by Council or by the Applicant following a Gateway Determination by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment before community consultation on the proposal has commenced. Neither Council or the Applicant has requested a review of the Gateway Determination.

Internal / External Consultation

The planning proposal was placed on public exhibition between 27 April 2019 to 25 May 2019 with an opportunity to make submissions until 8 June 2019 as per the community engagement table below.

 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

x

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

x

 

 

The planning proposal and accompanying exhibition material were made available for viewing by the public on Council’s website and at Council’s Customer Service Counter in the Civic Centre. Notices with factsheets were also provided to people living in the area.

 

During the public consultation period submissions were received from the Office of Environment and Heritage, Department of Industry (Water) and Natural Resources Access Regulator. No submissions were received from the general public or people living in the area.

 

A summary of the submissions and Council Officer response is provided below.

 

Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH)

Submission

Council’s comment

OEH recommends that Council should assess this new development (and all other proposed new development areas in the Major Overland Flow area) in a strategic manner within the current Wagga Wagga Major Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan project to determine its appropriateness given the identified flood risks. If through this process it is determined that this development is appropriate and commensurate with the flood risks, there would be no impediment to its approval from a flooding perspective.

 

The planning proposal will be supported with an addendum that will elaborate on the compliance with Ministerial Direction 4.3 Flood Prone Land. Council considers the affectation as minor and that that it can be mitigated through appropriate design that will be addressed at development application stage. The overland flow flood modelling undertaken by WMA Water (as submitted as part of the planning proposal) confirmed that the area is impacted by the design flood (the 1% AEP event), generally falling within a low hazard flood storage area and the flood fringe. A minor flow path is located on the very eastern edge of the subject land but does not constitute the main floodway. The flood impact of development on the subject land was modelled using a preliminary development concept. The maximum off-site impact is 0.3 metres within the retention basin at 108 Brindabella Drive and 0.05 metres on the western side of the basin. Accordingly, the off-site flood level impact is viewed as relatively minor. A copy of the flood study

 

Council should also note that the flood modelling originally developed to inform the WW MOFFRMS&P project and used in the site-specific Flood Impact Assessment (2018) is currently being updated to be consistent with the new Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines 2016 (ARR16). As such, the defined flood risks at this site may change from that originally defined in the Wagga Wagga Major Overland Flow Flood Study (2011), the subsequent Model Update Report (2015) and subsequently used in the site-specific Flood Impact Assessment (2018).

 

If Council considers there is an urgency to this decision, then the site-specific Flood Impact Assessment (2018) could be reviewed using the ARR16 updated modelling based on the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines 2016 that is currently being finalised. Council would need to decide if the inconsistent elements of the rezoning could be considered of “minor significance” with respect to flooding.

 

The Flood Impact Assessment prepared by WMAwater was prepared in accordance with the current endorsed city-wide overland flow flood study, being the Wagga Wagga Major Overland Flow Flood Study 2015. 

 

Council is in the process of updating the above in line with the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines 2016. This project is anticipated to be completed by February 2020.

 

Council may decide to put the planning proposal on hold until the completion of this project, however given the minor nature of the overland flow on the lot, it is considered unreasonable to postpone the rezoning of the land. Further consideration of the development concept would occur at development application stage and could include design measures to lessen the flood impact if required.

 

The applicant also indicated that if the updated MOFFS Study be adopted by Council by the time of development application lodgement they would ensure that the flood modelling and results were updated to reflect this and incorporated into the design.

 

Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR)

Submission

Council’s comment

The planning proposal identifies that the subject site was originally considered as part of the Tatton residential neighbourhood, however due to historic overland flooding and concerns relating to salinity and shallow groundwater, the land was zoned E2 Environmental Conservation. Further studies and investigation by WMA Water determined the off-site flood level impact is relatively minor. The development intensification at the site is likely to increase the water loading via irrigation with potential mobilisation of salt into the groundwater with on-site and off-site impacts. Conditions to ensure overwatering does not occur are a key element in these controls, and the use of monitoring bores on-site is recommended for ongoing management.

Agreed. This can be addressed as part of a future development application and conditions of approval.

NRAR supports vegetated buffers around the drainage lines on the site in accordance with the “Guidelines for Riparian Corridors on Waterfront Land (DPI 2012. It is recommended these guidelines be reviewed in finalising the subdivision layout.

 

NRAR advises that the unnamed watercourse known as ‘Stringybark Creek’ (which has been rerouted to the other side of Plumpton Road) is a fourth order watercourse. DPI Water’s Guidelines for Riparian Corridors on Waterfront Land recommend a vegetated buffer setback from the high bank to 40m for fourth order watercourses. It is recommended the ability to address these buffer distances in any potential future infrastructure layout be reviewed and acknowledged for future subdivision planning.

 

The submission from NRAR recommends vegetated buffers around drainage lines on the site. In this regard, it is noted there are no mapped drainage lines within the subject land. The land historically was bisected by an unnamed watercourse; however, as outlined in the Planning Proposal, the creek line was re-routed through the adjacent golf course on the eastern side of Plumpton Road. The request for a 40m vegetation buffer is therefore considered unreasonable.

It is noted in the planning proposal that, ‘a stormwater management strategy shall be developed for the site as part of any future development application on the site. The strategy shall recognise the existing dam located in the south western corner of the site which serves an important role in stormwater mitigation of the Tatton neighbourhood. The dam shall be incorporated into the strategy for the site and is dedicated to Council as part of a future subdivision application’.

 

The proposed stormwater management strategy needs to demonstrate that any proposed future subdivision does not increase post development runoff velocity when compared to pre development. The proposal identifies the existing dam on the site currently has an important role in stormwater mitigation of the Tatton neighbourhood however, no current volumes have been specified for the catchment area that the dam currently services. NRAR advises any dams which are proposed to retain water will need to be sized in accordance with the Maximum Harvestable Rights Dam Capacity based on the area of land in the reserves. Further consideration of the impacts of retaining water in the drainage lines where salinity is a potential issue is recommended.

 

Any future development would comply with this requirement as it is a standard expectation of Council. The existing dam on the site currently has an important role in stormwater mitigation of the Tatton neighbourhood; however, no volumes have been specified for the catchment area that the dam currently services. It is considered that this matter would be addressed at development application stage, where detailed engineering plans and details would be prepared to demonstrate adequate stormwater management arrangements are in place. The dam shall be incorporated into the strategy for the site and dedicated to Council as part of a future subdivision application.

Department of Industry (water)

Submission

Council’s comment

There is reticulated water and sewerage. All houses should be connected to those to avoid issues with access to sufficient groundwater (competing demand) and potential contamination from the septic system

The site is located in an existing urban environment and has access to existing services and infrastructure including roads, reticulated water and waste collection services.

 

Attachments

 

1.

Revised addendum to the planning proposal - Provided under separate cover

 

2.

Applicant's response to submissions - Provided under separate cover

 

3.

Submission - Department of Industry (water) - Provided under separate cover

 

4.

Submission - Office of Environment and Heritage - Provided under separate cover

 

5.

Submission - Natural Resources Regulator. - Provided under separate cover

 

6.

Council report of 25 February 2019 - Provided under separate cover

 

7.

Council assessment report Pre-Gateway Determination - Provided under separate cover

 

8.

Planning proposal and flood assessment report submitted by Proponent - Provided under separate cover

 

  


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

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RP-3               Draft Planning Proposal (LEP19/0004) to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 - Plumpton Road, Wagga Wagga

Author:         Crystal Golden 

Director:       Michael Keys

         

Summary:

Council is in receipt of a planning proposal (LEP19/0004) to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010. The proposal is seeking to amend the minimum lot size requirements for land located on Plumpton Road.

 

An assessment of the application concluded that the planning proposal may proceed and recommends a request be submitted for a Gateway Determination from NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       support planning proposal LEP19/0004 and the Council addendum to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       submit planning proposal LEP19/0004 and the Council addendum to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Gateway Determination

c        receive a further report after the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of planning proposal LEP19/0004 and the Council addendum

ii        proposing adoption of the planning proposal LEP19/0004 and the Council addendum unless there are any recommended changes deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

 

Applicant Details:

Submitted Proposal:

Amendment to Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 to reduce the minimum lot size from 2,000 square metres to 1,400 square metres for various lots on Plumpton Road, Brindabella Drive and Belmore Place in Springvale and Tatton

Applicant

Salvestro Planning, for Sandra Schulz

Land Owners:

Various land owners (provided under confidential cover)

 

Report

Council is in receipt of an application to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to reduce the minimum lot size for various lots on Plumpton Road, Brindabella Drive and Belmore Place from 2,000 square metres to 1,400 square metres. The proposed minimum lot size amendments are shown in the map below.

 

 

The application and detailed assessment report are attached to this report.

 

Mapping note: The amendment to the minimum lot size results in a residue of lot size applicable to two lots north of Brindabella Drive. This minimum lot size provision is being dealt with as part of planning proposal LEP18/0005.

 

Site and Location

The site is located south of the city on a sub-arterial road that separates the Tatton and Lake Albert suburbs.

 

The site is an existing rural residential area (R5 Large Lot Residential zone) with new subdivisions occurring in the area. The site is located directly opposite the Wagga Wagga Country Club.

Key Considerations

1.      Population growth and housing demand

 

The addition of dwellings to the housing stock is a major driver of population growth in the city, providing opportunities for households to relocated from other areas or new households to form locally. At a growth rate of 1.2%, the population of Wagga Wagga would exceed 80,000 people in 2040, however, the city must plan to grow to beyond 100,000 people. To accommodate a 2% population growth to 100,000 people and an additional 14,000 homes by 2040, 1,750 hectares of land is required if density rates continue at 8 dwellings per hectares.

 

The supply of residential land was last considered in 2013 as part of the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043. The plan identified that there were approximately 426 hectares of urban release area and at a density pattern of 8 hectares per dwelling, this equates to an additional 3,500 dwellings. From this, the remaining greenfield areas at the time of the plan could accommodate a 10-year supply of housing at the projected growth rate and a 5-year supply at the aspirational growth rate of 2%.

 

Whilst most of the housing will be provided within urban release areas, infill development through redevelopment and intensification (as proposed by the planning proposal) will also play a vital role in utilising existing services to accommodate the growing population of the city. It will also contribute to the mix of housing types available in the city.

 

2.      Land use strategies underway and interim arrangements

 

Council is currently in the process of reviewing and developing new land use strategies for the city. One of the key priorities is to consider the location of future growth areas and to identify areas in the city that may be intensified through subdivision.

 

Noting that it will take some time to complete the above strategic work, land owners may as an interim arrangement, lodge planning proposals to increase the development opportunities for their properties prior to the finalisation of the strategic work. Planning proposals will be considered on merit and the onus is on the proponents to provide Council with the necessary information to undertake assessments to determine if there is enough justification for a planning proposal to proceed prior to completion of the strategic work.

 

3.      Consistency with strategic directions

 

Even though the planning proposal is not supported by a local housing strategy endorsed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043, endorsed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, identifies several approaches to addressing land demand for urban purposes in the city and encourages additional housing opportunities within urban areas where existing services and amenities are already provided. The proposal to rezone the land is based on site opportunities to optimise the land use of the available land that is currently serviced by public infrastructure and accessible to existing local community facilities and therefore considered generally consistent with the provisions of the Spatial Plan.

 

The proposal is also consistent with the recommendations of the Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2036, the draft Local Strategic Planning Statements, Section 9.1 Ministerial Directions as well as relevant State Environmental Planning Policies.

 

4.      Justification for a reduced minimum lot size provision

 

The applicant provided the following justification for the proposed reduction of minimum lot size:

 

“The subject land forms part of a defined precinct including land with frontage to Plumpton Road between Brindabella Drive and Springvale Drive. This precinct has a mixture of 0.2ha and 0.14ha minimum lot size development standards applicable to the land.

 

A continuation of the 0.14ha minimum lot size standard to apply to all land along Plumpton Road north to Brindabella Drive will assist in ensuring consistent large lot character and amenity is achieved.

 

The subject land has strong and convenient connections to essential infrastructure including sealed roads, pedestrian pathways, bicycle tracks, community centres, passive and active recreation areas. Sewer and stormwater reticulation networks are well established throughout the immediate neighbourhood.

 

 

 

The land’s close proximity to the Country Club Golf Course, Boat Club and Lake Albert are a strong locational attribute that reinforces it’s suitability for more intensive development.

 

Based on the above strategic and precinct analysis maps, the proposal would demonstrate:

·        Consistency with the spatial form of this sector of the urban footprint

·        Consistency with the subdivision pattern emerging for the surrounding area

·        Opportunities to connect with essential linkages including open space, transport, community and infrastructure.

 

The proposal will assist in balancing the supply and type of residential land across the City as there is limited remaining stock of available land to develop at this density.

 

The inclusion of the above identified lots in a planning proposal would theoretically result in an additional 26 lots within the precinct. However, terrain and easement restrictions would more practically result in between 14-16 lots being created. This is a valuable contribution to local land supply.

 

Appropriate minimum lot size for the subject land has been considered in relation to key principles including:

1.   General subdivision patterns in the local and surrounding area

2.   Emerging subdivision patterns and local character attributes

3.   Proximity to essential services

4.   Lot usage and existing built improvements

5.   Ensuring efficient use of limited land resources and essential infrastructure.”

Although the proposed amendment is not a direct result of a strategy identifying an appropriate minimum lot size for the wider area, it is acknowledged that the proposed minimum lot size is consistent with subdivision patterns in the area.

5.      Infrastructure

 

One of the key issues to consider with LEP amendments is the ramifications of any proposal on existing infrastructure and the ability of existing networks to cope with increased demands. Phasing and service planning of new development areas must ensure that services can be equitably provided to meet baseline community needs and expectations.

 

The area is located within an existing urban environment and has access to existing services and infrastructure including roads, reticulated water and sewer. Other infrastructure networks and services, including public transport, waste management / recycling, health, education, child care, medical, emergency, mail and other community services are established in the local area and accessible to the subject site. Existing sewer capacity can accommodate the development potential of the site.

A stormwater management strategy may be required to address any stormwater upgrade requirements.

 

Traffic access to Plumpton Road will be limited, however Belmore Place extends across the site providing access onto Brindabella Drive. Stormwater and traffic requirements will be addressed and conditioned at development application stage.

6.      Major overland flow flooding

 

The eastern portion of the subject land is indicated to be affected by major overland flow flooding on Council’s mapping system.

 

The application considers flooding as part of 3.3.2 of the application and indicates that the affectation is relatively minor and may be mitigated through appropriate design and management of overland flows across the site, as has occurred with other adjoining sites. Current available flood model mapping indicates that the majority of the eastern part of the site is affected by overland flows during a 100-year storm event. The levels provided by the model range between 0.03 and 0.21 metres, which are considered a minor impact and manageable with appropriate civil design during subdivision and dwelling construction.

 

The application has not considered Ministerial Direction 4.3 Flood Prone Land. This direction requires planning proposals to achieve the following:

 

§  Consistency with NSW Flood Prone Land Policy and the principles of the Floodplain Development Manual 2005 (including the Guideline on Development Controls on Low Flood Risk Areas).

§  Not contain provisions that apply to the flood planning areas which:

-        Permit development in floodway areas

-        Permit development that will result in significant flood impacts to other properties

-        Permit a significant increase in the development of that land

-        Result in a substantial increase in the requirement for government spending on flood mitigation measures, infrastructure or services

-        Permit development to be carried out without development consent

 

Any Gateway Determination will require consultation with Office of Environment and Heritage due to the major overland flow flooding affectation. As a result, the applicant may be required to undertake further studies. The existing zoning and minimum lot size would result in additional lots to what currently exists. The proposed changes will not significantly impact the number of lots in the area and can be managed.

 

The eastern portion of the subject land is indicated to be affected by major overland flow.

 

Conclusion

The planning proposal has been considered in respect to the benefits to the community and matters discussed in this report are all reflection of public interest and community expectations through strategic direction and policy guiding documents. With adequate information addressing constraints of the land, the proposal is be supported for the following reasons:

 

§ It complies with most of the provisions of the endorsed strategic documents, including the Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2036 and the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043. Inconsistencies with flooding will need to be addressed.

§ The proposal meets the relevant Section 9.1 Ministerial Directions. More information is required to address direction 4.3 Flood Prone Land, which can be sought from the applicant after the Gateway Determination.

§ Addresses applicable State Environmental Planning Policies.

§ The planning proposal has general support, provided additional information would be provided to address flood hazard and risk.

 

Considering the full range of matters that have been considered as part of this assessment, it is considered that support for the proposal is reasonable and in the public’s interest subject to adequate information on flood hazard and risk being provided. It is proposed to seek additional information on flood hazard and risk from the applicant as part of the Gateway Determination.

 

Financial Implications

In accordance with Council’s 2018/19 Fees and Charges, a Medium LEP Amendment (medium complexity) attracts a total application fee of $15,000 (application was submitted during the 2018/19 financial year). The proponent has paid this application fee. There are no requirements to amend the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan, therefore, the $2,000 fee for this type of amendment is not required.

Policy and Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have sustainable urban development

Risk Management Issues for Council

An approval of the proposal may be subject to public scrutiny during the formal public consultation process and may put additional pressure on Council to review minimum lot sizes for R5 Large Lot Residential Land.

 

Refusal of the application may result in a review. The applicant has the ability to request a review of Council’s decision by submitting the planning proposal to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment through a pre-Gateway review process. The reasons for refusal will have to be justified and withstand scrutiny and cross-examination.

Internal / External Consultation

A cross-directorate internal referral occurred. The proposal has existing infrastructure capacity that can support the anticipated development outcome.

 

As the planning proposal involves land not owned by the applicant, up front preliminary consultation was completed to seek feedback from affected land owners. During this consultation period, no submissions were received.

 

Formal public consultation with adjoining land owners, the general public and referral agencies will occur after the Gateway Determination.

 

Proposed formal public consultation methods are indicated in the table below:

 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

x

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Application - Planning Proposal (LEP19/0004) Plumpton Road

 

2.

Assessment Report - Planning Proposal (LEP19/0007) Plumpton Road

 

3.

Affected Land Owner details - Planning Proposal (LEP19/0004) Plumpton Road

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: personnel matters concerning particular individuals.

 

  


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RP-4               Draft Planning Proposal (LEP19/0007) to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 - Ladysmith

Author:         Crystal Golden 

Director:       Michael Keys

         

Summary:

Council is in receipt of an application (LEP19/0007) to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010. The proposal seeks to reduce the minimum lot size applicable to a lot adjacent to the Ladysmith village.

 

An assessment of the application concluded that the planning proposal may proceed, and the recommendation is to request a Gateway Determination from NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       support planning proposal LEP19/0007 and the Council addendum to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       submit planning proposal LEP19/0007 with the Council addendum to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Gateway Determination

c        receive a further report after the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of planning proposal LEP19/0007 and the Council addendum

ii        proposing adoption of the planning proposal LEP19/0007 and the Council addendum unless there are any recommended changes deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

 

Applicant Details:

Submitted Proposal:

Amendment to Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 to reduce the minimum lot size from 200 hectares to 2 hectares for Lot 176 DP 257253, Tumbarumba Road, Ladysmith

Land Owners:

Christopher and Kendra Webber

Report

Council is in receipt of an application to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to reduce the minimum lot size provisions applicable to Lot 176 DP 757253 from 200 hectares to 2 hectares.

 

The proposed outcome will be achieved by amending the minimum lot size map sheet LSZ_004I as shown below:

 

 

The application with justification and the assessment report is provided as attachment.

 

Site and location

The subject site is located on the fringe of the Ladysmith village and is 2.44 hectares in size. The lot is currently zoned RU1 Primary Production but is not used for primary production purposes. The existing minimum lot size provisions for the site is 200 hectares. Immediately north of the subject lot is a 2.41-hectare lot with a dwelling and immediately south of the lot is a 1.59 hectare lot with a dwelling. To the west on the other side of Kyeamba Creek is a 40-hectare lot that forms part of a larger farm holding.

 

The site has direct access opportunities on both Tumbarumba Road and Keajura Street.

 

Key considerations

 

1.      Future vision for Ladysmith:

 

The Ladysmith village has been identified in Council’s Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043 for potential urban development in the locality of this lot. Growth in the village will provide additional population that will support the existing services within the village.

 

The village has a public school, post office, memorial hall and sewer services that will support growth.

 

2.      Reduction in agricultural land:

 

The land is not currently utilised for agricultural purposes and is surrounded by existing dwellings that would make agricultural uses difficult on the site as land use conflicts would likely arise. The lot is isolated from other agricultural holdings and is not of a size that is conducive to supporting agricultural activities.

 

3.      Services:

 

The Ladysmith village is serviced with sewer services, garbage services, water, public school and post office. The addition of one dwelling can be supported by these existing services.

 


 

Conclusion

 

The site has potential to support growth within the Ladysmith village consistent with the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043. The reduction in minimum lot size will not enable any subdivision, it will enable one new dwelling on an existing lot.

 

The application has been considered in respect to the benefits of the community and the matters discussed in this report are all reflections of the public interest and community expectations through strategic direction and policy guiding documents. The planning proposal is supported for the following reasons:

 

·        It complies with the provisions of the endorsed strategic documents including Riverina-Murray Regional Plan 2036 and Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043.

·        It is consistent with relevant S9.1 Ministerial Directions.

·        The investigation of the subject land provided with the application is enough to support the planning proposal and forward to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway Determination.

 

To comply with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment guidelines and to support the planning proposal, council staff will prepare an addendum to the application to include a proposed timeline and exhibition mapping prior to submitting for Gateway Determination.

 

Financial Implications

The planning proposal was submitted during the 2018/19 financial year and attracted a low complexity application fee of $7,500. The application fee has been paid.

Policy and Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010.

 

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have sustainable urban development

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

An approval of the proposal may be subject to public scrutiny during the public consultation period and may put additional pressure on Council to consider the reduction of minimum lot sizes for other parcels throughout the local government area.

Internal / External Consultation

No consultation has been undertaken for the planning proposal. Formal public consultation with the general public and referral agencies will occur as per the Gateway Determination.

 

 

Proposed consultation methods are indicated in the table below:

 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Application - LEP19/0007 - Lot 176 DP 257253, Tumbarumba Road, Ladysmith

 

2.

Assessment Report - LEP19/0007 - Lot 176 DP 257253, Tumbarumba Road, Ladysmith

 

  


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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019.                                                         RP-5

 

RP-5               Financial Performance Report as at 31 July 2019

Author:          Carolyn Rodney 

Director:       Natalie Te Pohe

         

Summary:

This report is for Council to consider and approve the proposed 2019/20 budget variations required to manage the 2019/20 budget and Long Term Financial Plan, and details Council’s external investments and performance as at 31 July 2019.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2019/20 budget variations for the month ended 31 July 2019 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report

b       approve the Potential Projects outlined within the report to be included in the 2019/20 Capital Works Delivery Program

c        in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act, provide financial assistance of:

i         $2,000 to the Cork & Fork Festival 2019/20

ii        $90 to the Legion of Mary

iii       $95 to the PCYC Wagga Wagga OOSH

iv       $655 to the Riverina Medical & Surgical Symposium

d       note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above

e       note the details of the external investments as at 31 July 2019 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

Report

Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) forecasts a balanced budget position as at 31 July 2019. Proposed budget variations are detailed in this report for Council’s consideration and adoption.

 

Council has experienced a positive monthly investment performance for the month of July, when compared to budget. This is mainly due to a strong performance by Council’s Floating rate note portfolio and Managed Fund.

 


Key Performance Indicators

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

Total operating income is 9% of approved budget, which is tracking on budget for the end of July (this percentage excludes capital grants and contributions). An adjustment has been made to reflect the levy of rates that occurred at the start of the financial year. Excluding this adjustment, operating income received is 60%.

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenditure is 10% of approved budget and is tracking slightly higher than the budget for the full financial year.

 

CAPITAL INCOME

Total capital income is 2% of approved budget. It is important to note that the actual income from capital is influenced by the timing of the receipt of capital grants and contributions relating to projects. This income also includes the sale of property, plant and equipment.

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Total capital expenditure including commitments is 12% of approved budget. This approved budget does not include the 2018/19 carryover budgets and will be reflected in the August 2019 figures.

 


 

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
1 JULY 2019 TO 31 JULY 2019

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT

 

ORIGINAL
BUDGET
2019/20

BUDGET ADJ
2019/20

APPROVED BUDGET
2019/20

YTD ACTUAL   EXCL COMMT'S 2019/20

COMMT'S 2019/20

YTD ACTUAL + COMMT'S
2019/20

YTD % OF BUD

Revenue 

Rates & Annual Charges

(69,736,893)

0

(69,736,893)

(7,202,376)

0

(7,202,376)

10%

User Charges & Fees

(28,440,057)

(39,500)

(28,479,557)

(1,536,975)

0

(1,536,975)

5%

Interest & Investment Revenue

(3,774,001)

0

(3,774,001)

(559,011)

0

(559,011)

15%

Other Revenues

(3,053,633)

(11,100)

(3,064,733)

(461,161)

0

(461,161)

15%

Operating Grants & Contributions

(14,280,296)

0

(14,280,296)

(625,982)

0

(625,982)

4%

Capital Grants & Contributions

(56,263,733)

0

(56,263,733)

(893,043)

0

(893,043)

2%

Total Revenue

(175,548,613)

(50,600)

(175,599,213)

(11,278,547)

0

(11,278,547)

6%

 

 

Expenses

 

Employee Benefits & On-Costs

46,012,119

61,444

46,073,563

3,447,775

17,728

3,465,503

8%

Borrowing Costs

3,587,823

0

3,587,823

104,306

0

104,306

3%

Materials & Contracts

32,357,210

1,397,727

33,754,937

2,012,455

3,341,763

5,354,218

16%

Depreciation & Amortisation

34,843,073

0

34,843,073

2,903,589

0

2,903,589

8%

Other Expenses

13,015,295

(16,882)

12,998,413

1,744,169

60,098

1,804,267

14%

Total Expenses

129,815,520

1,442,289

131,257,809

10,212,294

3,419,589

13,631,883

10%

 

 

Net Operating (Profit)/Loss

(45,733,093)

1,391,689

(44,341,404)

(1,066,254)

3,419,589

2,353,336

 

 

Net Operating (Profit)/Loss before Capital Grants & Contributions

10,530,640

1,391,689

11,922,329

(173,210)

3,419,589

3,246,379

 

 

 

Capital / Reserve Movements

Capital Exp - Renewals

38,159,093

171,556

38,330,650

333,776

10,510,554

10,844,330

28%

Capital Exp - New Projects

38,571,777

77,835

38,649,611

100,698

3,391,006

3,491,704

9%

Capital Exp - Project Concepts

38,364,925

0

38,364,925

13,975

8,723

22,698

0%

Loan Repayments

3,380,744

0

3,380,744

281,729

0

281,729

8%

New Loan Borrowings

(21,222,532)

0

(21,222,532)

0

0

0

0%

Sale of Assets

(1,502,910)

0

(1,502,910)

(54,624)

(72,250)

(126,874)

8%

Net Movements Reserves

(15,174,931)

(1,641,080)

(16,816,011)

0

0

0

0%

Total Cap/Res Movements

80,576,166

(1,391,689)

79,184,477

675,554

13,838,033

14,513,587

 

 

 

ORIGINAL
BUDGET
2018/19

BUDGET ADJ
2018/19

APPROVED BUDGET
2018/19

YTD ACTUAL   EXCL COMMT'S 2018/19

COMMT'S 2018/19

YTD ACTUAL + COMMT'S
2018/19

YTD % OF BUD

Net Result after Depreciation

34,843,073

0

34,843,073

(390,700)

17,257,622

16,866,922

 

Add back Depreciation Expense

34,843,073

0

34,843,073

2,903,589

0

2,903,589

8%

 

Cash Budget (Surplus)/Deficit

0

0

0

(3,294,289)

17,257,622

13,963,333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Revised Budget Result - Surplus/(Deficit)

$’000s

Original 2019/20 Budget Result as adopted by Council

Total Budget Variations approved to date

Budget Variations for July 2019

$0

$0

$0

Proposed Revised Budget result for 31 July 2019

$0

 

The proposed Budget Variations to 31 July 2019 are listed below:

 

Budget Variation

Amount

Funding Source

Net Impact

Fav/ (Unfav)

1 – Community Leadership and Collaboration

Remediation Provision Report

$10.5K

Gravel Pit Restoration Reserve ($3.5K)

Solid Waste Reserve ($3.5K)

Sewer Reserve ($3.5K)

Nil

As part of the 2018/19 Financial Statements to be lodged October 2019, Council is required to calculate and account for remediation provisions in regards to Quarries, Sewerage treatment plants, the old Tarcutta Street gasworks site, and Waste Disposal Sites. Due to the highly technical skillset the calculations require, Council has engaged an expert in the field to undertake the calculations and compile a report which will be used in compiling the 2018/19 financial statements. It is proposed to fund the variation equally from the Gravel Pit Restoration Reserve, Solid Waste Reserve and Sewer Fund Reserves. This is an annual requirement and will be included as an ongoing item in the Long Term Financial Plan from 2020 onwards.

 


 

4 – Community Place and Identity

Mobile Cooks Galley Conservation Project

 

$40K

NSW Office Environment Heritage Grant ($20K)

Regional Cultural Fund Grant ($7K)

Works in Kind ($10K)

Willans Hill Conservation Collection Budget ($3K)

Nil

Council has been successful in securing 50:50 grant funds from the NSW Office Environment Heritage (OEH) under the 2019-2021 NSW Heritage Grants – Caring for State Heritage Grants Program. The funds are to be used for the Mobile Cooks Galley Conservation Project. It is proposed to fund Councils matching portion from works in kind, the Regional Cultural Fund Grant and the Willans Hill Conservation Collection budget.

 

5 – The Environment

Mona Vale Bridge Renewal

Palmer’s Road Bridge Renewal

$345K

 

$299K

Federal Government Bridges Renewal Program ($322K)

Bridge Replacement Reserve ($302K)

Bridge Maintenance Budget ($20K)

Nil

Council has been successful in securing 50:50 grant funding under the Government Bridges Renewal Program Round 4 offer of funding. The funding is for Palmer’s Road Bridge and Mona Vale Road Bridge replacements, upgrading from timber to concrete. It is proposed to fund Council’s required portion from the Bridge Replacement Reserve and Bridge Maintenance budget. It is anticipated that each bridge will require $75K in 2019/20 for design, with the construction to be undertaken during 2020/21.

 

Implement Cycleways Program

$60K

RMS Grant Funding ($60K)

Nil

It is proposed to transfer the Implement Cycleways annual GPR funding from Potential Projects to the Delivery Program and remove the 50% allocation of RMS grant funding for 2019/20 and ongoing for the 10 years of the Long Term Financial Plan as this is not annually secured grant funding. These programmed cycleways works will be identified in consultation with the Strategic Parks and Recreation Division.

 

 

Nil

 

 


Current Restrictions

 

Due to the finalisation of the 2018/19 financial year figures, reserve balances have not been included in this report.

 

Section 356 Financial Assistance Requests

 

Four Section 356 financial assistance requests have been received for the 26 August 2019 Ordinary Council meeting, which are shown below for Council’s consideration:

 

1.      Cork & Fork Festival $2,000

 

The organiser of the Cork & Fork Festival has written to Council (see attached) requesting Council’s consideration of a waiver for the hire, waste and barrier setup fees for the use of the Civic Precinct for 4 x Cork & Festival events to be held on 25 October 2019, Friday 29 November 2019, Friday 7 February 2020 & Friday 6 March 2020 respectively.

 

The festival organisers in their attached letter note:

 

“My apologies for not making contact with you sooner. I want to thank you and Wagga Wagga City Council for the support you provided for last season Cork & Fork events at the Civic Theatre Precinct. Last season’s Cork & Fork Fest attracted over 1500 people to each event and approximately 15% of these were from out of town.

 

For the 2019/20 season we have scheduled 4 events at the Civic Theatre Precinct, again focusing on showcasing local produce, food and entertainment. The event will be free to attend and will primarily funded via the sales of Borambola Wines, Tuckerbox Beer & Cider. 

 

The main objectives of this event are:

·      Offering a free community event

·      Showcases local produce, products and entertainment

·      Offering a relaxed event that appeals across a broad spectrum of people

·      Attracting Wagga locals and people living within 100 km radius of the city 

While we are very keen to see the event continue, we would welcome support and input from WWCC to ensure it remains relevant. I know the council offers a The Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Program but our event spreads across the two periods of the year. Unfortunately, we missed the cut off for funding for the first period next year as we were unsure how to approach this application.

 

I would like to request that council consider supporting this event by:

 

1. Waiving the cost of venue hire and amenities ($885.00) 

2. Provide rubbish bins and waste removal (same as what Albury Council offers) 

3. Provide crowd barriers which define our licensed area and protect the attendees

 

Thank you for your continued support.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss further.  I look forward to hearing from you.”

 

Council supported the 3 staged 2018/19 Cork & Fork Festival events by contributing to the costs of the above items i.e $3,180.

 

The 2018/19 Council contribution of $3,180 was funded from the Major Events Budget.

 

The 2019/20 cost of provision of these items for four events has been calculated to be approximately $3,714.  

 

Community Directorate officers advise that it is not proposed in 2019/20 nor in the future to recommend proposals for funding from the Major Events Budget unless the respective event meets the Major Event Funding criteria.

 

The Major Events criteria is noted below :

 

The Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship eligibility is broken into two tiers and following criteria:

Tier 1 – funding amount $15,001 to $25,000

Major Events, Festivals or Films that generate:

·       Greater than $750,000 in economic impact

·       Substantial tourism outcomes (over 6,000 event attendees)

·       Potential for significant state, national and/or international exposure likely to result in increased visitation for the city

Tier 2 – Funding amount $3,001 to $15,000

Major Events, Festivals or Films that generate :

·         Greater than $350,000 in economic impact

·         Substantial tourism outcomes (over 1,000 event attendees)

·         Potential for significant state, national and/or international exposure likely to result in increased visitation for the city.

The Community Services Directorate further advise that the Cork & Fork Festival does not meet the major event criteria and that there are no other available funds under their 2019/20 programs to fund this request.

 

Given the limited funds available in the general Fees and Charges waiver budget it is proposed that Council donate $2,000 to the event with the organisers requested to contribute the balance of estimated costs being $1,714.

 

As the event grows and establishes itself there is an expectation that Council contributions would reduce accordingly.

 

The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community Place and Identity” – Outcome: We have opportunities to connect with others.

 

2.      Legion of Mary $90

 

The Legion of Mary Not for Profit organisation has requested in their attached letter Council’s consideration of a waiver for the hire fees for the use of the Victory Memorial Gardens for their holding of the “Rosary in the Park “scheduled for the 12 October 2019.

 

The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community Place and Identity” – Outcome: We have opportunities to connect with others.

 

Council has not provided any financial assistance to the above group in the last 12 months.

 

3.      PCYC – Wagga Wagga OOSH $95

 

The Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Wagga Wagga Out of School Hours (OOSH) group has requested in their attached letter Council’s consideration of a waiver for the hire fees for the use of the Duke of Kent Oval on Monday 30 September 2019 for children’s sporting activities.

 

The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Safe & Healthy” – Outcome: recreation is a part of everyday life “

 

Council has not provided any financial assistance to the above group in the last 12 months.

 

4.      Riverina Medical & Surgical Symposium $655

 

The Riverina Medical & Surgical Symposium (RMSS) has requested in their attached letter Council’s consideration of a waiver for the hire fees for the use of the Council Chambers on Saturday 31 August 2019 (setup half day Friday) to stage the third annual Medical & Surgical Symposium. The organisers of the event note that this event provides the opportunity for medical students, Registrars, GPs and Specialists from Wagga Wagga and the region to showcase valuable research undertaken during the year.

 

The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Safe and Healthy Community – Outcome: Our health and support services meet the needs of our community”

 

Council provided financial assistance to the above group in 2018/19 by providing $900 to the staging of the 2018/19 Symposium (held over first weekend of September 2018).

 

Budget

 

The Section 356 general fees and charges financial assistance budget for the 2019/20 financial year is $48,123.50, of which $39,907 is already committed in the adopted 2019/20 Delivery and Operational Plan.

 

If the proposed financial assistance of $2,840 included in this report is approved, this would leave an unexpended budget of $5,376.50 for the remainder of the 2019/20 financial year, noting that there will be an ongoing review of savings undertaken during the year and a further allocation of funding would be submitted for Council’s consideration should the 2019/20 Fee waiver budget be exhausted prior to the end of the 2019/20 financial year.

 

Unallocated balance of S356 fee waiver financial assistance budget 2019/20

$8,216.50

Cork & Fork Festival

($2000) 

Legion of Mary

($90)

PCYC - Wagga Wagga OOSH

($95)

Riverina Medical & Surgical Symposium

($655)

Balance of Section 356 fee waiver financial assistance budget for the remainder of the 2019/20 Financial Year

$5,376.50

 

 


Investment Summary as at 31 July 2019

In accordance with Regulation 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, details of Wagga Wagga City Council’s external investments are outlined below:

 

Institution

Rating

Closing Balance
Invested
30/06/2019
$

Closing Balance
Invested
31/07/2019
$

July
EOM
Current Yield
%

July
EOM
% of Portfolio

Investment
Date

Maturity
Date

Term
(mths)

Short Term Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMP

A-

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.65%

1.44%

3/06/2019

2/12/2019

6

AMP

A-

1,000,000

1,000,000

2.80%

0.72%

17/05/2019

13/11/2019

6

Australian Military Bank

NR

1,000,000

0

0.00%

0.00%

16/07/2018

16/07/2019

12

Australian Military Bank

NR

1,000,000

0

0.00%

0.00%

7/09/2018

8/07/2019

10

AMP

A-

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.00%

0.72%

6/03/2019

2/09/2019

6

AMP

A-

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.00%

0.72%

6/03/2019

2/12/2019

9

MyState

BBB

1,000,000

1,000,000

2.75%

0.72%

1/04/2019

1/04/2020

12

Suncorp-Metway

A+

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.26%

1.44%

28/05/2019

28/11/2019

6

Total Short Term Deposits

 

10,000,000

8,000,000

2.67%

5.78%

 

 

 

At Call Accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAB

AA-

1,855,338

342,054

1.00%

0.25%

N/A

N/A

N/A

NAB

AA-

13,440,786

2,858

1.69%

0.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

Rabobank

A+

31,632

0

0.00%

0.00%

N/A

N/A

N/A

CBA

AA-

4,031

3,525,091

1.00%

2.55%

N/A

N/A

N/A

CBA

AA-

0

13,858,520

1.60%

10.01%

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total At Call Accounts

 

15,331,786

17,728,523

1.47%

12.80%

 

 

 

Medium Term Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RaboBank

A+

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.16%

0.72%

5/06/2017

6/06/2022

60

ING Bank

A

3,000,000

3,000,000

2.75%

2.17%

24/08/2017

26/08/2019

24

ME Bank

BBB

2,000,000

2,000,000

4.28%

1.44%

2/09/2014

2/09/2019

60

Rabobank

A+

1,000,000

1,000,000

4.10%

0.72%

5/12/2014

5/12/2019

60

BOQ

BBB+

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.10%

1.44%

7/07/2017

7/07/2020

36

AMP

A-

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.00%

1.44%

2/08/2018

3/02/2020

18

Newcastle Permanent

BBB

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.00%

0.72%

12/08/2016

12/08/2019

36

Rabobank

A+

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.20%

0.72%

25/08/2016

25/08/2021

60

Newcastle Permanent

BBB

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.00%

0.72%

31/08/2016

30/08/2019

36

Westpac

AA-

3,000,000

3,000,000

2.47%

2.17%

10/03/2017

10/03/2022

60

Auswide

BBB-

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.95%

1.44%

5/10/2018

6/10/2020

24

ING Bank

A

1,000,000

1,000,000

2.92%

0.72%

16/10/2017

16/10/2019

24

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.92%

1.44%

6/11/2017

6/11/2019

24

BOQ

BBB+

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.35%

1.44%

3/01/2018

4/01/2022

48

ING Bank

A

1,000,000

1,000,000

2.80%

0.72%

5/01/2018

6/01/2020

24

Police Credit Union

NR

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.05%

1.44%

29/10/2018

29/10/2020

24

Australian Military Bank

NR

1,000,000

1,000,000

2.95%

0.72%

29/05/2018

29/05/2020

24

BOQ

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.50%

0.72%

1/06/2018

1/06/2022

48

Westpac

AA-

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.02%

1.44%

28/06/2018

28/06/2021

36

Westpac

AA-

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.88%

1.44%

28/06/2018

29/06/2020

24

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.86%

1.44%

16/08/2018

17/08/2020

24

BOQ

BBB+

3,000,000

3,000,000

3.25%

2.17%

28/08/2018

29/08/2022

48

ING Bank

A

3,000,000

3,000,000

2.85%

2.17%

30/08/2018

14/09/2020

24

P&N Bank

BBB

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.10%

0.72%

16/10/2018

18/10/2021

36

Westpac

AA-

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.05%

1.44%

13/11/2018

15/11/2021

36

Police Credit Union

NR

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.07%

0.72%

20/11/2018

20/11/2020

24

Institution

Rating

Closing Balance
Invested
30/06/2019
$

Closing Balance
Invested
31/07/2019
$

July
EOM
Current Yield
%

July
EOM
% of Portfolio

Investment
Date

Maturity
Date

Term
(mths)

P&N Bank

BBB

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.30%

0.72%

20/11/2018

21/11/2022

48

ING Bank

A

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.93%

1.44%

29/11/2018

30/11/2020

24

NAB

AA-

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.01%

1.44%

30/11/2018

30/11/2021

36

Bendigo-Adelaide

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.25%

0.72%

30/11/2018

30/11/2022

48

CUA

BBB

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.02%

1.44%

5/12/2018

7/12/2020

24

Newcastle Permanent

BBB

2,000,000

2,000,000

3.05%

1.44%

8/02/2019

8/02/2022

36

ING Bank

A

1,000,000

1,000,000

2.82%

0.72%

22/02/2019

22/02/2021

24

Newcastle Permanent

BBB

2,000,000

2,000,000

2.70%

1.44%

23/04/2019

26/04/2022

36

BoQ

BBB+

1,000,000

1,000,000

2.40%

0.72%

22/05/2019

23/05/2022

36

BoQ

BBB+

0

1,000,000

2.15%

0.72%

8/07/2019

10/07/2023

48

Judo Bank

NR

0

1,000,000

2.30%

0.72%

16/07/2019

16/07/2021

24

Total Medium Term Deposits

 

59,000,000

61,000,000

3.01%

44.05%

 

 

 

Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMP

A-

1,008,273

1,009,907

BBSW + 135

0.73%

24/05/2016

24/05/2021

60

BOQ

BBB+

1,517,141

0

0.00%

0.00%

26/10/2016

26/10/2020

48

Teachers Mutual

BBB

1,511,091

1,503,386

BBSW + 140

1.09%

28/10/2016

28/10/2019

36

CUA

BBB

754,516

756,657

BBSW + 130

0.55%

20/03/2017

20/03/2020

36

Heritage Bank

BBB+

605,668

607,631

BBSW + 130

0.44%

4/05/2017

4/05/2020

36

Teachers Mutual

BBB

1,006,691

1,010,152

BBSW + 142

0.73%

29/06/2017

29/06/2020

36

Suncorp-Metway

A+

1,010,734

1,016,161

BBSW + 97

0.73%

16/08/2017

16/08/2022

60

Westpac

AA-

2,017,691

2,020,496

BBSW + 81

1.46%

30/10/2017

27/10/2022

60

ME Bank

BBB

1,514,259

1,519,981

BBSW + 125

1.10%

9/11/2017

9/11/2020

36

NAB

AA-

2,014,246

2,028,848

BBSW + 80

1.47%

10/11/2017

10/02/2023

63

ANZ

AA-

1,512,159

1,514,254

BBSW + 77

1.09%

18/01/2018

18/01/2023

60

Bendigo-Adelaide

BBB+

504,355

504,860

BBSW + 105

0.36%

25/01/2018

25/01/2023

60

Newcastle Permanent

BBB

1,520,473

1,528,330

BBSW + 140

1.10%

6/02/2018

6/02/2023

60

Westpac

AA-

2,011,812

2,026,863

BBSW + 83

1.46%

6/03/2018

6/03/2023

60

UBS

A+

2,006,294

2,015,607

BBSW + 90

1.46%

8/03/2018

8/03/2023

60

Heritage Bank

BBB+

1,406,503

1,414,175

BBSW + 123

1.02%

29/03/2018

29/03/2021

36

ME Bank

BBB

1,617,871

1,613,339

BBSW + 127

1.17%

17/04/2018

16/04/2021

36

ANZ

AA-

2,021,733

2,036,731

BBSW + 93

1.47%

9/05/2018

9/05/2023

60

NAB

AA-

2,019,734

2,035,607

BBSW + 90

1.47%

16/05/2018

16/05/2023

60

CBA

AA-

2,020,188

2,038,514

BBSW + 93

1.47%

16/08/2018

16/08/2023

60

Bank Australia

BBB

755,865

758,259

BBSW + 130

0.55%

30/08/2018

30/08/2021

36

CUA

BBB

605,482

608,494

BBSW + 125

0.44%

6/09/2018

6/09/2021

36

AMP

A-

1,501,720

1,504,314

BBSW + 108

1.09%

10/09/2018

10/09/2021

36

NAB

AA-

2,012,769

2,032,303

BBSW + 93

1.47%

26/09/2018

26/09/2023

60

Bendigo-Adelaide

BBB+

1,010,074

1,009,506

BBSW + 101

0.73%

19/10/2018

19/01/2022

39

CBA

AA-

3,062,248

3,072,643

BBSW + 113

2.22%

11/01/2019

11/01/2024

60

Westpac

AA-

3,060,156

3,073,603

BBSW + 114

2.22%

24/01/2019

24/04/2024

63

ANZ

AA-

2,543,853

2,569,510

BBSW + 110

1.86%

8/02/2019

8/02/2024

60

NAB

AA-

2,025,993

2,047,720

BBSW + 104

1.48%

26/02/2019

26/02/2024

60

Bank of China Australia

A

1,510,915

1,507,377

BBSW + 100

1.09%

17/04/2019

17/10/2022

42

Westpac

AA-

2,512,980

2,542,054

BBSW + 88

1.84%

16/05/2019

16/08/2024

63

Suncorp-Metway

A+

0

1,250,333

BBSW + 78

0.90%

30/07/2019

30/07/2024

60

Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt

 

50,203,488

50,177,614

 

36.24%

 

 

 

Institution

Rating

Closing Balance
Invested
30/06/2019
$

Closing Balance
Invested
31/07/2019
$

July
EOM
Current Yield
%

July
EOM
% of Portfolio

Investment
Date

Maturity
Date

Term
(mths)

Managed Funds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NSW Tcorp

NR

1,542,751

1,568,498

1.67%

1.13%

17/03/2014

1/07/2024

123

Total Managed Funds

 

1,542,751

1,568,498

1.67%

1.13%

 

 

 

TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH
EQUIVALENTS & INVESTMENTS

 

136,078,024

138,474,636

 

100.00%

 

 

 

LESS: RIVERINA REGIONAL LIBRARY (RRL) CASH AT BANK

 

2,821,267

4,028,255

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL WWCC CASH ASSETS, CASH
EQUIVALENTS & INVESTMENTS

 

133,256,758

134,446,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council’s investment portfolio is dominated by Term Deposits, equating to approximately 50% of the portfolio across a broad range of counterparties. Cash equates to 13%, with Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) around 36% and growth funds around 1% of the portfolio.

 

 

Council’s investment portfolio is well diversified in complying assets across the entire credit spectrum. It is also well diversified from a rating perspective. Credit quality is diversified and is predominately invested amongst the investment grade Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs) (being BBB- or higher), with a smaller allocation to unrated ADIs.

 

 

 

All investments are within the defined Policy limits, as outlined in the Rating Allocation chart below:

 

 

 

 

Investment Portfolio Balance

 

Council’s investment portfolio balance has increased from the previous month’s balance, up from $133.3M to $134.4M.

 

 

Monthly Investment Movements

 

Redemptions/Sales – Council redeemed the following investment securities during July 2019:

 

Institution and Type

Amount

Investment

Term

Interest

Rate

Comments

Australian Military Bank Term Deposit

$1M

12 months

3.01%

This term deposit was redeemed on maturity and funds were reinvested in a new 2-year term deposit with Judo Bank (see below).

Australian Military Bank Term Deposit

$1M

10 months

2.86%

This term deposit was redeemed on maturity and funds were reinvested in a new 4-year term deposit with Bank of Queensland (see below).

Bank of Queensland Floating Rate Note

$1.5M

4 years

BBSW + 117

This floating rate note was sold prior to maturity and funds were reinvested in the new 5-year Suncorp Bank FRN (see below). Council recognised a capital gain of $11,535.

 

New Investments – Council purchased the following investment securities during July 2019:

 

Institution and Type

Amount

Investment

Term

Interest

Rate

Comments

Bank of Queensland Term Deposit

$1M

4 years

2.15%

The Bank of Queensland rate of 2.15% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this investment term. This term was chosen to fill a maturity gap within Council’s investment portfolio.

Judo Bank Term Deposit

$1M

2 years

2.30%

The Judo Bank rate of 2.30% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this investment term. This term was chosen to fill a maturity gap within Council’s investment portfolio.

Suncorp Bank Floating Rate Note

$1.25M

5 years

BBSW + 78

Council’s independent Financial Advisor advised this Floating Rate Note represented fair value.

 

Rollovers – Council did not rollover any investment securities during July 2019.

 

Monthly Investment Performance

 

Interest/growth/capital gains for the month totaled $555,243, which compares favourably with the budget for the period of $298,250, outperforming budget for the month by $256,993.

 

Council’s T-Corp Long Term Growth Fund boosted the overall performance of the portfolio for the month of July, as both domestic and international equities continued to rally. The fund returned 1.67% for the month of July and has returned 10.58% per annum since the original investment in March 2014. Overall, the Growth Fund remains Council’s best performing asset over 3 years by a considerable margin.

 

 

The longer-dated deposits in the portfolio, particularly those locked in above 3.00%, continue to anchor Council’s portfolio performance. It should be noted that Councils investment portfolio includes 23 investments yielding above 3.00%. As these investments mature, it is inevitable that they will be reinvested at lower prevailing rates. To reduce this reinvestment risk, Council staff and Council’s Independent Financial Advisor will continue to identify opportunities to lock in higher yielding investments as they become available.

 

In comparison to the AusBond Bank Bill Index* (1.90%), Council’s investment portfolio returned 2.88% (annualised) for July. Cash and At-Call accounts returned 1.47% (annualised) for this period. These funds are utilised for daily cash flow management and need to be available to meet operating and contractual payments as they fall due.

Over the past year, Councils investment portfolio has returned 3.03%, outperforming the AusBond Bank Bill index by 1.13%. Council’s Independent Financial Advisor, Imperium Markets, outlined that with regards to its total investment portfolio, Wagga Wagga City Council remains one of the best performing local government entities in the country.

 

* The AusBond Bank Bill Index is the leading benchmark for the Australian fixed income market. It is interpolated from the RBA Cash rate, 1 month and 3 month Bank Bill Swap rates.

Report by Responsible Accounting Officer

I hereby certify that all of the above investments have been made in accordance with the provision of Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the regulations there under, and in accordance with the Investments Policy adopted by Council on 29 April 2019.

 

Carolyn Rodney

Responsible Accounting Officer

Policy and Legislation

Budget variations are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 052 Budget Policy.

 

Investments are reported in accordance with Council’s POL 075 Investment Policy.

 

Local Government Act 1993

Section 625 - How may councils invest?

 

Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

Section 212 - Reports on council investments

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We are accountable and transparent

 

 

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

This report is a control mechanism that assists in addressing the following potential risks to Council:

·        Loss of investment income or capital resulting from ongoing management of investments, especially during difficult economic times

·        Failure to demonstrate to the community that its funds are being expended in an efficient and effective manner

Internal / External Consultation

Council’s Community Engagement Strategy and IAP2 considers the community to be “any individual or group of individuals, organisation or political entity with an interest in the outcome of a decision….”

 

All relevant areas within the Council have consulted with the Finance Division in relation to the budget variations listed in this report.

 

The Finance Division has consulted with relevant external parties to confirm Council’s investment portfolio balances.

 

Attachments  

 

1.

Section 356 Financial  Assistance request  - Cork & Fork Festival

 

2.

Section 356 Financial Assistance request - Legion of Mary

 

3.

Section 356 Financial Assistance request - PCYC Wagga Wagga OOSH

 

4.

Section 356  Financial Assistance request - Riverina Medical & Surgical Symposium

 

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019.                                                         RP-5

 


 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019.                                                         RP-5

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019.                                                         RP-5

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019.                                                         RP-5

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

RP-6

 

RP-6               RIVERSIDE STAGE 2- OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND FINAL DESIGN

Author:         Ben Creighton 

Director:       Michael Keys

         

Summary:

This report details the outcomes of the Community engagement undertaken on the Riverside Stage 2 concept design.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       note the outcomes of the community engagement

b       adopt the Riverside Stage 2 Concept Plan for detailed design and implementation

 

Report

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 8 April 2019 it was resolved:

That Council:

a       receive the Riverside Stage 2 Concept Plan

b       undertake community and stakeholder engagement on the Riverside Stage 2 Concept Plan from 10 April 2019 to 1 June 2019

c       receive a further report following the engagement process:

i        addressing the feedback received in respect to the Riverside Stage 2 Concept Plan

ii       proposing adoption of the Riverside Stage 2 Concept Plan unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial that may require further community and stakeholder engagement

This report is in response to point “c” of the above resolution.

 

During the public exhibition of the concept plan (Attachment 1) 55 public submissions were received with a significant majority of the submissions supporting the Riverside Stage 2 concept. (Attachments 2, 3, and 4) 

 

A link to the public submissions was shared via Council’s Facebook page with the following results:

 

Reach: 20,380

Engagements (Reactions, clicks, comments and shares): 2709

 


 

Demographics (from boosted reach):

 

Additionally, posts were also shared on the Youth Facebook page with the following results:

Reach: 10275

Engagement: 679

 

Demographics (from boosted reach):

 

 


 

To ensure youth input staff also conducted workshops with both Primary and Secondary School students to seek their feedback on the proposed concept design. (Attachment 5)

 

 

As part of the ongoing consultation with Wiradjuri community members staff have been meeting and discussing the project with the Mawang Gaway group. This resulted in an onsite meeting with members of the group to specifically investigate the recognition and inclusion of Wiradjuri culture as a part of Riverside.

 

Items were identified for inclusion. They were:

 

·    a Wiradjuri cultural space,

·    some additional terraced seating

·    a yarning circle

·    interpretive signage

·    use of Wiradjuri names on internal paths

 

Members of Mawang Gaway also identified that additional funds could be sought to assist in the implementation of these items.

 

The issues identified in the submissions and letters of support were:

 

Issue

Response

Ensure adequate room behind stage area for event requirements

Additional space will be provided during detailed design

Ensure adequate power supply, lighting and cable to stages

Demand requirements will be assessed during detailed design.

Look at a permanent building instead of containerised cafes

Due to the impact of flooding this is not considered feasible

Closure of caravan park

The design for Stage 2 is based on the premise that the caravan park is not included. Accommodation provision would limit the site to being used as an events space

Lighting to allow night time activity

Lighting is planned throughout the precinct

Inclusion of rock pool and pontoon

These items are not considered within scope of the available budget.

Ensure inclusion of Wiradjuri culture

Staff have been working with Mawang Gaway to ensure inclusion of Wiradjuri culture.

Public Art / Graffiti Wall

It is proposed that public art will be incorporated into the site.  There is no provision for a graffiti wall within the concept.

Potential inclusion of bar and the patrons swimming

It is unknown what food and beverage outlets will be included however if a bar area is incorporated staff will work with the operator to identify strategies to minimise this risk.

Inclusion and size of splash park

A splash park is proposed to be included.  Its exact specification will be determined during the procurement stage of the project.

Lake Albert is a priority

Both the Riverside Precinct and Lake Albert are identified as important strategic assets in the Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plans 2040.  Investigations into ways to address the water levels within Lake Albert are ongoing.  The funding currently available is specifically for the Riverside project. 

Inclusion of a large waterslide

The inclusion of a large water slide is not considered within scope of the available budget.

Recognition of historical uses

Staff will investigate the inclusion of interpretive signage to reflect historical usage of the site.

Impact on birds and other wildlife

This will be considered in the development of construction and operational plans

Impact of noise on adjacent residents

This will be considered during the development of operational plans

 

Subsequent to the public exhibition period internal discussions have identified the potential for inclusion of public art which would be developed as part of the community Enlighten for Equity project (Attachment 6). It is proposed that these pieces of public art would be installed alongside one of the proposed walking paths and be designed and built to complement the existing plans. This item would be funded separately from the Equity and Respect project.

 

It is recommended that the Riverside Stage 2 concept be adopted for detailed design with the amendments identified above noting that small modifications may occur during the detailed design and construction phases of the project to ensure constructability.

 

Financial Implications

The total budget identified to implement Riverside Stage 2 is $6,746,530. The funding model for this project is:

 

Proposed Funding Source

Amount

Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund

$5,000,000

Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan 2019-2034

$1,746,530

Total

$6,746,530

 

$183,109 has been expended from the project budget to 30 July 2019 leaving $6,563,421 remaining.

 

Future maintenance costs of this precinct will increase with the implementation of Riverside Stage 2. These costs will be determined during the design and will need to be incorporated into future long term financial plans.

Policy and Legislation

Wagga Wagga Community Strategic Plan

Recreation Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

Riverside Strategic Master Plan

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Growing Economy

Objective: We are a hub for activity

Outcome: We have vibrant precincts

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

Previous implementation cost estimates were high level only. The final implementation costs will be subject to the detailed design and market conditions.

The risks associated with implementing this strategy relate to process, cost, environmental, WHS and contractor performance. These risks are addressed as part of the Council’s project management and contractor performance management systems.

Internal / External Consultation

Extensive community and Councillor consultation was held during the development of the Riverside Strategic Master Plan.

 

During the public exhibition period the community engagement activities undertaken included:

 

·    Promotion on Social Media

·    The seeking of feedback via Council’s Webpage

·    A “Pop up” shop in the Marketplace

·    Stakeholder and User Meetings

·    Discussions with neighbouring properties

·    Presentations and discussions with Mawang Gaway

·    Discussions with Council access committee

·    A high school student workshop

·    A primary school (Year 6) workshop

 

Attachments

 

1.

Stage 2 Concept - Provided under separate cover

 

2.

Riverside Online Submissions - Provided under separate cover

 

3.

Riverside Written Feedback - Provided under separate cover

 

4.

Committee 4 Wagga Letter - Provided under separate cover

 

5.

School Feedback - Provided under separate cover

 

6.

Enlighten for Equity Project Brief - Provided under separate cover

 

  


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

RP-7

 

RP-7               STREET SWEEPER STOCKPILE - STOCKPILING MATERIAL AT GREGADOO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE

Author:         Sylvester Otieno 

Director:       Caroline Angel

         

Summary:

The purpose of this report is to seek Council resolution to transfer street sweeper material to the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC), from the current stockpile of material located at Narrung Street. The weight of the material would be recorded then the material would be stockpiled at the Centre whilst options to repurpose it are explored.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       note the proposal to transfer and stockpile approximately 2,300 cubic meters (2,760 tonnes) of street sweeper waste currently stockpiled at Narrung Street

b       receive a further report on options to repurpose the stockpiled sweeper waste material

c        receive a further report on options to address the ongoing disposal of street sweeper material appropriately

d       approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of this report

 

Report

A report on this matter, was presented to Council on 22 July 2019, with the following resolved:

 

That Council defer consideration of Street Sweeper Stockpile - Waiving of Gregadoo Waste Management Centre Fees to no later than the 26 August 2019 Council meeting.

 

Following the resolution of Council 22 July 2019, it has been decided that the material will now be stockpiled to enable options for repurposing the materials to be investigated.

 

Council undertakes daily street sweeping activities that generate waste that needs to be disposed of appropriately. The volume of material increases markedly during the autumn period particularly in the Central Business District (CBD).

 

Street sweeper material has been stockpiled at Narrung Street for approximately 10 - 12 years. This site is used because of its proximity to the CBD, where most of the sweepings originate.

 

Figure 1: Location of Narrung Street Sweeper Waste Transfer Station

 

The location being used was previously adjacent to the sewage treatment plant settling ponds. However, it is now directly opposite the entrance of the Marrambidya Wetlands and is negatively impacting the first impression of one of the city’s newest attractions. The material is also located within the floodplain which is another factor to consider in relation to its location.

 

The sweeper material is primarily a mix of dirt, dust and leaves, with a small volume of entrained rubbish including the following:

-    grit, sand, silt

-    broken glass, bottles, cans and other rubbish/litter

-    water

-    leaves and other vegetation

-    small dead animals

-    oil, heavy metals, diesel and other hydrocarbons from vehicle exhausts

-    pesticides and herbicides

 

Approximately 12,000 cubic meters (14,400 tonnes) of sweeper waste is generated annually. The current practice is to monthly transfer material from the stockpile to GWMC. Volume of the existing stockpile is approximately 2,300 cubic meters.

 

One of the outcomes from the Councillor Workshop held on July 1, 2019 was to clean the current stockpile before the Corroboree in October 2019. Therefore, staff are requesting that Council endorse the request to transfer and stockpile approximately 2,300 cubic metres (2,760 tonnes) of material to GWMC. The cost to transfer the material is estimated to be around $24,000 and it is requested that this be funded from the Solid Waste Reserve. 

 

Table below shows the breakdown for the transfer costs.

 

Item

Amount ($)

Plant (Truck + dog, Loader)

9,628

Labour (Truck Driver, Loader Operator, Labourer)

10,923

Add 15% Contingency

3,083

Total

23,634

 

 


 

Option to Transport Waste to Livestock Marketing Centre

Staff investigated the proposal to transfer street sweeper waste from the existing stockpile site the Livestock Marketing Centre (LMC), with an intention to mix the material with animal waste then compost it.

 

The LMC holds Environment Protection Licence No 11351 with the EPA. The licence does not list composting as part of the activities occurring at the site. It also does not list that wastes can be received from offsite for the purposes of composting. A variation to the licence would be required to allow this. The process of license variation could take up to 60 days.

 

Further, the acceptance of offsite waste does not form part of the approved activities for the LMC. A new Development Application, not a modification of the existing consent, would be required to be prepared and submitted to allow assessment of this proposal.

 

There are ongoing internal discussions with appropriate agencies to repurpose the material safely.

 

Way Forward for Street Sweeper Waste

Staff are exploring options of how best to deal with the street sweeper waste in future. The options that were discussed in the Workshop include the following:

 

·    transfer the waste directly to GWMC

·    stockpile the waste in a sealed hook bin then transfer to GWMC

·    construct a transfer station at Kooringal Sewer Treatment Plant

 

A further report will be presented to Council later, addressing options to transport to GWMC and will include details on screening and repurposing of the street sweeper waste material.

Financial Implications

The cost to transfer the material is estimated to be around $24,000 and it is requested that this be funded from the Solid Waste Reserve.

Policy and Legislation

Financial Assistance Policy (POL 078)

Sections 377 and 610 of the Local Government Act 1993

 

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We create a sustainable environment for future generations

Outcome: We are proactive with our waste management

Risk Management Issues for Council

·        If the fee is not waived the cost to transfer the materials to the GWMC will cause a serious overrun of existing operational budgets or curtail the delivery of budgeted services.

·        The material is stockpiled within the floodplain and is outside the levee.

·        The material is currently located at the entrance of one of the city’s tourist attractions and would be an eyesore during the Corroboree.

Internal / External Consultation

Consultations occurred during the July 1, 2019 Councillor Workshop with the following Councillors in attendance at the workshop:

 

The Mayor Councillor G Conkey

Councillor Y Braid

Councillor D Hayes

Councillor V Keenan

Councillor R Kendall

Councillor K Pascoe

Councillor D Tout

 

 

  


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

RP-8

 

RP-8               Wagga Wagga Reconciliation Action Plan 2021

Author:         Lisa Saffery 

Director:       Janice Summerhayes

         

Summary:

Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2021 (RAP) provides a road map for Council to demonstrate our commitment to First Nations People in Wagga Wagga and value Wiradjuri culture and heritage. The RAP has been on public exhibition and subject to Council’s endorsement of amendments requested by the community during the public exhibition period, is presented to Council for endorsement.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       note all submissions and feedback received relating to the exhibited Reconciliation Action Plan 2021

b       adopt the Reconciliation Action Plan 2021 with the recommended changes as detailed in the report

 

Report

The draft Reconciliation Action Plan 2021 (RAP) was placed on public exhibition for 28 days which closed on 10 July 2019. During the submission period, Council received no written submissions but received further feedback and recommended changes from additional stakeholder engagement sessions undertaken during the public exhibition period. These sessions took place on 24 – 26 June 2019 with participants at the Wiradjuri language, culture and heritage course at Charles Sturt University (CSU) – Wagga Wagga campus and on 28 June 2019 at the Mawang Gaway community meeting at Tolland Community Centre. Hard copy versions of the draft RAP document were also made available during NAIDOC week, 7 – 14 July 2019 in the E3 artspace.

 

This location was selected because a community cultural development program was delivered in this space during NAIDOC week in partnership with SignalCreative. This program focused on recording the stories of First Nations community members and so was a good opportunity to engage with community and seek feedback.

 

Taking account of the feedback received, following Council’s approval of the recommended changes, the RAP 2021 will been amended to reflect those submissions. These include:

 

·       The focus on celebrations and dance as the meaning of the name of Wagga Wagga recommended by Uncle Stan Grant and supported by multiple Wiradjuri Elders and community members and academic staff from the Wiradjuri language, heritage and culture school at CSU instead of “Place of many crows”

 

·       The Inclusion and priority placement of information regarding Aunty Yvonne Gilchrist (now deceased) agreed upon by multiple members of the Gilchrist family

·       With the exception of using the word “Aboriginal” when quoted and or required by Reconciliation Australia, all reference to Aboriginal and or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to be amended to “First Nations People/s”.

 

Detailed Summary Document - Wagga Wagga RAP 2021

 

Who

Feedback received against sections of document

Response

Outcome: Recommended changes for endorsement

Uncle Stan Grant (Author of A First Wiradjuri Dictionary) supported by multiple students and Elders and staff in attendance at the Wiradjuri Language school at CSU

 

 

Page 15 Need to remove reference to crows and replace with celebrations and dance only

Amend as requested

 

 

Amend last sentence of the first paragraph on page 15 to say “Thus, Wagga Wagga could mean a place of many celebrations or a place of many dances.”

 

Aunty Dot Whyman, Uncle James Ingram, Aunty Jackie Ingram, Aunty Cheryl Penrith, Ruth Davis

Aunty Yvonne Gilchrist needs to be acknowledged and represented at the front of the document

Amend as requested

 

 

Relocate first page with reference to artist Aunty Kath Withers to end of the document, replacing picture of Thelma Plum.

 

Amend the first page to include a formal picture of Councillor Gilchrist (1999 - 2004) at the front of the document and include the following words reflecting the leadership role that Councillor Gilchrist played in connecting Council to Wiradjuri and First Nations people in the Wagga Wagga community:

 

We would like to acknowledge Aunty Yvonne Gilchrist (now deceased), a highly regarded and well-known Wiradjuri Elder, who served as a Councillor for Wagga Wagga City Council, from 1999 to 2004.

 

Aunty Yvonne Gilchrist, affectionately known to many as ‘Aunty Vonnie’ had a passion for lifelong learning, education and seized every opportunity that became available. She recalled that working at Mount Austin High School as an Aboriginal Education Assistant were amongst her happiest times, as she loved being with the children and helping when need occurred. Her contribution to the school has been recognised with the naming of the Yvonne Gilchrist resource room at Mt Austin High.

 

The Sorry Bus tour, forming the Aboriginal Consultative Committee, connecting council to the Reconciliation process and moving to secure a local Aboriginal Youth and Community Development Position in Council were all huge achievements within a larger, national framework.

 

Aunty Vonnie is seen by many as a pioneer in the journey of reconciliation for Wagga Wagga.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this document contains images, and names of people who have passed away.

 

Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage staff and students at CSU

Need to replace all reference to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander with First Nations People/s (excluding where referenced in quotes)

Amend as requested

Amend all reference to Aboriginal and or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with First Nations People/s with the exception of the use of the word in areas required by Reconciliation Australia and when used in quotations.

 

 

 

Financial Implications

Adoption of the Reconciliation Action Plan 2021 will require resources to implement actions identified where listed for Council. Council identified actions will either be funded within existing resource allocations or will be identified for consideration during the 2020/21 Integrated Planning and Reporting budget process. Where grant funding or alternative sources are potentially available, staff will identify these opportunities and make applications for these funds.

Policy and Legislation

N/A

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Place and Identity

Objective: We are proud of where we live and our identity

Outcome: We value our heritage

Risk Management Issues for Council

Risk assessments and appropriate controls will be applied to each action as implemented.

Internal / External Consultation

In addition to the RAP working party during the drafting of the plan extensive consultation took place with Reconciliation Australia, Wiradjuri Elders and First Nations community members, consultations also took place in community centres, at Council and at meetings such as Mawang Gaway and with students and staff at the Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage classes at Charles Sturt University. Internal consultation was held across Council with all relevant operational areas. Prior reports around community consultation were also accessed to inform this plan.

 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

 

 

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Involve

 

 

 

 

x

 

 

x

x

x

Collaborate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Attachments

 

1.

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) - Provided under separate cover

 

  


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

RP-9

 

RP-9               KU CHILDRENS SERVICES - LEASE EXTENSION - ASHMONT PRESCHOOL

Author:         Dianne Wright 

Director:       Michael Keys

         

 

Summary:

This report authorises the granting of a longer term lease over Council community land, authorises the subdivision of the land, and eventual sale of the land.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       extend the lease with KU Children’s Services for the Ashmont Preschool premises at Lot 113 DP 242742 to a total term of twenty-one (21) years expiring 31 October 2039

b       agree to a first right of refusal for purchase of the property by KU Children’s Services, noting that such right will be reciprocal to Wagga Wagga City Council

c        delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate terms for the first right of refusal to purchase

d       subdivide Lot 113 DP 242742 into three parcels

e       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

f        authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required

g       approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

 

Report

Reference is made to Council owned community land at 2 Moxham Street, Ashmont (Lot 113 DP 242742).

 

By way of resolution of Council 18/359 dated 24 September 2018, KU Children’s Services (KU) were granted a five year lease of the Ashmont Preschool premises following an EOI process.

 

Subsequently KU have been working on a plan for opening the facility with an offer that includes pre-school education, early intervention services and a range of other programs designed to address the specific needs of the Ashmont community.

 

To support the planned service KU have created a refurbishment plan for a renovation and upgrade of the building. The cost of works is estimated at approximately $400,000 (subject to development consent and tender).

 

KU are prepared to fund these works using their own capital and grant funding providing that Council agrees to extend the lease term to 21 years, and formalises a first right of refusal to purchase the site (subject to reclassification to operational land).

 

Council has neither the financial or administrative capacity to upgrade the premises (constructed circa 1980), or deliver the service that KU are proposing to Ashmont. However, it is recognised the service proposed by KU has the capability to deliver a social justice outcome to a profoundly disadvantaged community, and in doing so change the futures of this sector of the child community to bring about lifelong social change.

 

Accordingly, it is recommended that Council agree to extend the current lease with KU until 31 October 2039 making its total duration 21 years. Legal costs associated with documenting the lease extension will be borne by KU Children’s Services.

 

To facilitate registration of the lease agreement where only a partial lot is occupied it is necessary to accurately identify the lease area by way of registered survey. This can be achieved by preparing a lease identification plan, or by way of subdivision as per the attached sketch plan. Costs for either means of identifying the lease area are estimated at approximately $5,500 including survey and registration fees.

 

It is recommended that Council agree to subdivide the land as subdivision will be required for proposed future dealings (reclassification to operational land, and sale of land). Costs associated with subdivision will be funded from the Property Management cost centre.

 

The possibility of purchasing the property was first raised through the EOI process as a selection criteria (non-weighted). KU’s submission for leasing of the premises indicated an interest in acquiring the property to protect planned investment in a building upgrade.

 

It is recommended that Council delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate the terms of a first right of refusal to purchase with KU Children’s Services. Such first right of refusal will be reciprocal to Council, upon the same financial terms, and subject to reclassification of the land to operational land.

 

Upon registration of the subdivision of land a further report will be submitted to Council regarding reclassification of that portion of the land leased by KU Children’s Services to operational land.

 

Financial Implications

Survey and registration costs estimated at $5,500 to be funded from the Property Management cost centre.

Policy and Legislation

POL 038 Lease & Licence Policy

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: We have access to health and support services that cater for all our needs

Outcome: We have services that support us

 

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

Public notice advertising of intention to grant licence in accordance with the requirements of s47 and s47A of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

6

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

2 Moxham Street, Ashmont -  Subdivision Sketch Plan

 

  


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

RP-9

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019

RP-10

 

RP-10            CONSOLIDATION OF LAND

Author:         Dianne Wright 

Director:       Michael Keys

         

 

Summary:

This report relates to a boundary adjustment affecting Council owned land.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       consolidate Lot 1 DP 241718 and Lot C DP 21074 at Kent Crescent, Wagga Wagga into a single land parcel

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

c        authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents required

 

Report

Reference is made to Council owned community land located at the corner of Kent Crescent and Shaw Street, Wagga Wagga being Lot 1 DP 241718 and Lot C DP 21074.

 

The land comprises approximately 7,000 square metres of RE1 (Public Recreation) zoned land. Two community organisations occupy the site under licence agreement. These are the Wagga Wagga Women’s Bowling Club (licence expires 31 October 2019) and the Shaw Street Children’s Centre (licence expires 30 September 2021).

 

In June 2019 Shaw Street Children’s Centre lodged DA19/0276 for alterations and additions to the facility. These improvements are fully funded by Shaw Street Children’s Centre and owners consent for the Development Application was authorised by the Director of Corporate Services.

 

Development Consent was granted on 5 August 2019 and included a condition of consent provision for adjustment to the property boundary between the Shaw Street Children’s Centre and the Wagga Women’s Bowling Club clubhouse by way of consolidation or subdivision. This is to address the issue of the Shaw Street Children’s Centre building footprint being developed over the lot boundary.

 

It is recommended that Council agree to consolidate the lots to enable the development to receive an occupation certificate. Consolidation of the lots will allow the land to continue to be used in the same manner as it is presently, that is, occupation under licence.

 

Costs in relation to this matter are estimated at $5,000 for survey and registration costs. It is proposed to fund these costs from the Property Management cost centre. It is not recommended these costs be recovered from Shaw Street Children’s Centre as they are a not for profit organisation, development over the boundary is a pre-existing situation, and the existing development has occurred with the support of Council.


 

Financial Implications

It is estimated that the total cost of consolidating the land parcels will be approximately $5,000 which is proposed to be funded from within the Property Management Cost centre.

Policy and Legislation

Failure to comply with conditions of Development Consent will prohibit the building from being occupied.

 

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have sustainable urban development

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

City Strategy (Parks Strategic)

 

Attachments

 

1.

Shaw Street Childrens Centre - Proposed Extensions

 

2.

Location Map - Shaw Street & Kent Crescent, Wagga Wagga

 

  


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 26 August 2019