Agenda
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Business Paper
To be held on
Monday 31
January 2022
at 6.00pm
Civic Centre cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (PO Box 20)
P 1300 292 442
P council@wagga.nsw.gov.au
wagga.nsw.gov.au
Agenda
and
Business Paper
To be held on
Monday 31
January 2022
at 6.00pm
Civic Centre cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (PO Box 20)
P 1300 292 442
P council@wagga.nsw.gov.au
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 31 January 2022 at 6.00pm.
Council live streams video and audio of Council meetings. Members of the public are advised that their voice and/or image may form part of the webcast.
Mr Peter Thompson
General Manager
WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCILLORS
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Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout
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Deputy Mayor Councillor Jenny McKinnon |
Councillor Georgie Davies |
Councillor Richard Foley |
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Councillor Dan Hayes |
Councillor Michael Henderson |
Councillor Rod Kendall |
Councillor Tim Koschel |
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Councillor Ameila Parkins |
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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 31 January 2022.
Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER
Monday 31 January 2022
CLAUSE PRECIS PAGE
PRAYER 3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 3
APOLOGIES 3
Confirmation of Minutes
CM-1 Ordinary Council Meeting - 10 January 2022 3
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - SHADE SAILS OVER PLAYGROUNDS 4
NOM-2 Notice of Motion - Village Meetings 8
NOM-3 NOTICE OF MOTION - COMMUNITY NET ZERO EMISSIONS TARGET 10
Reports from Staff
RP-1 DA21/0492 - PLACE OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AT 53 GREGADOO ROAD, LAKE ALBERT. LOT 4 DP1142732 12
RP-2 DA21/0639 - Alterations and minor additions to existing building and change of use to a hotel accommodation (20 rooms), 81-83 Forsyth Street, Lot 1 DP 936651 and Lot 6 DP 655783 16
RP-3 Proposed New Fees and Charges for 2021/22 - Wagga Wagga Multi Sports Cycling Complex 20
RP-4 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 23
RP-5 SECTION 356 REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 58
RP-6 GREGADOO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE - DRAFT ACCESS FEE 63
RP-7 RENEWAL OF COMMUNITY, CULTURAL AND SPORTING LEASES AND LICENCES FOR 2022 69
RP-8 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy 73
RP-9 INLAND RAIL COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE - NOMINATION OF COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATIVE 82
RP-10 Transgrid Humelink - Community Consultative Group Representative Nomination 85
RP-11 RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS REGISTERS 87
RP-12 RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE 89
Committee Minutes
M-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE - 25 NOVEMBER 2021 92
QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE 104
Confidential Reports
CONF-1 Proposed Licence Agreement - Dorset Drive, Bomen - Part Lot 22 DP1120176 105
CONF-2 RFT2022-08 ANDERSON OVAL AMENITIES BUILDING UPGRADE 106
PRAYER
Almighty God,
Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.
Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.
Amen.
Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities
CM-1 Ordinary Council Meeting - 10 January 2022
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That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 January 2022 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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Minutes - 10 January 2022 |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - SHADE SAILS OVER PLAYGROUNDS
Author: Councillor Georgie Davies
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Summary: |
Notice of Motion from Councillor Georgie Davies presented to Council in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice. |
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That Council receive a report auditing the degree of shade protection over all Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) owned playgrounds, and the costs of installing shade sails over all Council owned playgrounds, including but not limited to: a audit of Council playgrounds which: i. Have a shade sail over the play equipment ii. Have continual shading over the play equipment from tree canopies iii. Have minimal shading over the play equipment from tree canopies iv. Have no shade over the play equipment b the cost of installing shade sails over the playgrounds which have minimal or no shading over the play equipment (citing economies of scale when receiving quotes) c the process for introducing mandatory shade sail requirements for all future playgrounds (including ones currently being built) for playgrounds owned and maintained by Council d an investigation into alternate funding models for the cost of shade sails (for example, charity/corporate sponsorships or fundraisers) |
Report
“Additional shade” was the second most common improvement request, as highlighted in the Wagga Wagga City Council Playground Strategy 2016-2036. Shade in the form of shade sails ensures protection against UV radiation and helps prevent equipment in the warmer months from getting too hot, making our playgrounds more functional.
This report will provide councillors and the community the information needed to understand how many playgrounds in our region have adequate shading (in the form of shade sails or substantial shading from established trees) and the costs associated with providing shade in the form of shade sails for those playgrounds which do not have adequate shading.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Code of Meeting Practice
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
Consultation with shade sail providers in relation to the structures which offer the best form of sun protection, and the costs involved in erecting shade sails over Council’s playgrounds.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
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NOM-2 Notice of Motion - Village Meetings
Author: Councillor Tim Koschel
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That Council consider expanding engagement with the villages and inclusion of the residents through the rotation of the location of Ordinary Meetings of Council across the villages. |
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That Council receive a Report on moving the location of some of the Ordinary Meetings from the Wagga Wagga Council Civic Centre chambers to multi village locations during a calendar year with the report including but not limited to the following: a holding a minimum of one Ordinary Council Meeting per calendar year at each of our villages b locations in each village where meetings could be held c how live streaming will operate in these locations and any concern; and d options for community engagement session before meeting with residents, senior staff and Councillors
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Report
During the recent election campaign, it was made very clear that residents of our villages feel that Council and Councillors don’t have enough contact with them. During the last term of Council, I can’t recall having an Ordinary meeting outside the Council chambers. I believe in previous terms of Council; Ordinary Meetings of Council had been held in villages.
Holding one Ordinary Meeting of Council in each of villages per year will allow residents and business owners to talk face-to-face with Senior staff and Councillors during community engagement sessions. After talking with Village progress associations, they feel a lack of inclusion within our LGA. I believe we need to show true leadership and ensure we visit all areas of our LGA not just be Wagga-centric.
Financial Implications
To be considered in the Report back to Council.
Policy and Legislation
Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)
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
To be considered in the Report back to the Council.
Internal / External Consultation
Engagement with community members in relation to village representation.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
NOM-3 |
NOM-3 NOTICE OF MOTION - COMMUNITY NET ZERO EMISSIONS TARGET
Author: Councillor Jenny McKinnon
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Councillor McKinnon gives notice of a motion to Council requesting a report regarding Wagga’s community net zero emissions target. |
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That Council: a notes that in April 2021 Council adopted a community target for Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050, in line with the NSW Government target b notes that Council’s commitment to NZE for the community by 2050 will have implications for the review currently being undertaken of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting suite of documents c receives a report by March 2022 addressing the following: i What are the implications of the changes made by the NSW government in September 2021 to include the objective of ‘lowering emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030’? ii What current actions are being taken by Council to lead the community, or to develop community leadership, regarding the community NZE target? iii Given the urgency of the action needed to achieve the emissions reduction targets, what would be the advantages / disadvantages of the establishment of a community advisory committee for the NZE target? iv What changes to the CSP will be needed in order to reflect the urgency of the emissions reduction targets and the actions that the community will need to take? v What community education programs are in place or are planned regarding the community NZE targets? |
Report
The Wagga community has a net zero emissions target that was adopted on their behalf by Council in April 2021. While Council is making great progress on the achievement of its corporate goals, most of the Wagga community does not seem to know about their own NZE goals or what actions they can take to achieve them.
Leadership and action on the community’s NZE target is becoming more urgent over time. Council has a special role as the closest level of government to the community, so any action as a role model and as a facilitator to help the community achieve its NZE target will be invaluable.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Wagga Wagg City Council Code of Meeting Practice
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
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
RP-1 |
RP-1 DA21/0492 - PLACE OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AT 53 GREGADOO ROAD, LAKE ALBERT. LOT 4 DP1142732
Author: Amanda Gray
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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The report is for a Development Application and is presented to Council for determination. The Application has been referred to Council as more than ten submissions have been received in objection to the proposed development.
The proposal is for a place of public worship to be constructed on a vacant land parcel. The building has been designed with similar bulk and form to a dwelling to respect the surrounding streetscape.
The development proposes the laying out of 12 car-parking spaces to the eastern side of the site and landscaping to the front, side and rear boundaries.
The proposed hours of worship are 6am-7am on Sundays and 6pm-7pm on Mondays. The maximum attendees at these times will be 50.
The type of development is one that is permitted with consent in an R5 zone, the merits assessment of the proposal has found that subject to conditions and an appropriate management plan the development is one that is acceptable in this location.
A full assessment of the Development Application is contained within the attached Section 4.15 Assessment Report.
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That Council approve DA21/0492 subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report. |
Development Application Details
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Applicant |
Carl Napier |
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Owner |
Carl Napier, Brian Holt & Warwick Doven |
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Development Cost |
$250,000 |
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Development Description |
A place of public worship which consists of a single storey detached building with meeting hall, amenities and lobby area. Externally the building has a porch to both the front and rear and 13 car-parking spaces one of which is a garage space. Landscaping is proposed to the front, side and rear. |
Report
Key Issues
· Compliance with the objectives of the R5 (large lot residential) zone objectives
· Character of the area
· Impact on streetscape
· Impacts on residential amenity from traffic and noise
Site Location
The land to which this development application relates to is known as 53 Gregadoo Road and is legally identified as Lot 4 in DP1142732. The subject site is on the northern side of Gregadoo Road approximately 150 metres to the east of Plunkett Drive and extends to an area of approximately 2518sq.m.
There are existing established residential dwellings on all sides of the subject site. Opposite the site to the south are rural residential lots and to the south west of the site is The Grange seniors housing development. Further to the east of the site is a cluster of educational uses consisting of Mater Dei Catholic College, Mater Dei primary school and a day care centre.
Assessment
· Under the provisions of the LEP, the subject site is within the R5 Large Lot Residential zone.
· The proposed place of public worship is a defined land use that is permitted with consent in the zone.
· A sufficient number of car-parking spaces have been provided in accordance with the requirements of the Wagga Wagga CP2010.
· The applicants have prepared an operational plan to assist with the management of noise and traffic at the premises, hours of use and capacity numbers are limited to ensure that impacts are minimal and acceptable.
· Stormwater management and enhanced landscaping are both secured via recommended conditions of consent.
· The application was advertised and notified and 15 submissions in objection to the development were received. The submissions related generally to the following issues:
o The use is not appropriate in an R5 zone
o Proposed hours of use will have unacceptable noise impacts
o Insufficient parking
o Out of character
o Inconsistent with land covenants
The submissions have been addressed in the attached assessment report.
Having regard for the information contained in the attached Section 4.15 assessment report, it is considered that the development is acceptable for the following reasons and recommended for approval.
Reasons for Approval
1. The proposed development is consistent with the provisions of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010.
2. The proposed development is consistent with the objectives and controls of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010,
3. The limited hours of use and the maximum congregation numbers are not anticipated to result in significant detrimental impacts.
4. The proposed use can be controlled by both recommended conditions of consent and a management plan.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy
Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010
Wagga Wagga Development Control 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
Refusal of the application may result in an appeal process to the Land and Environment Court which will have to be defended by Council. The reasons for refusal will have to be justified and withstand scrutiny and cross examination in Court.
Approval of the application is not considered to raise risk management issues for Council as the proposed development is generally consistent with LEP and DCP controls and the proposed variation has been fully assessed and justified.
Internal / External Consultation
Full details of the consultation that was carried out as part of the development application assessment is contained in the attached s4.15 Report.
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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 |
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DA21/0492 - s4.15 Assessment Report - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21/0492 - Plans - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21/0492 - Statement of Environmental Effects - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21/0492 - Operational Plan - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21/0492 - Neighbourhood Analysis report - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21/0492 - Redacted Submissions - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
RP-2 |
RP-2 DA21/0639 - Alterations and minor additions to existing building and change of use to a hotel accommodation (20 rooms), 81-83 Forsyth Street, Lot 1 DP 936651 and Lot 6 DP 655783
Author: Sam Robins
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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This report is for a development application and is presented to Council for determination. The application has been referred to Council under Section 1.11 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 (DCP) as 14 submissions in the form of objections have been received |
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That Council approve DA21/0639 for alterations and minor additions to existing building and change of use to a Hotel accommodation (20 rooms) at 81-83 Forsyth Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.
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Development Application Details
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Applicant |
Joel Berrigan |
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Owner |
HTZ Investments Pty Ltd |
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Development Cost |
$2,322,914 |
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Development Description |
Alterations and minor additions to existing building and change of use to a Hotel accommodation (20 rooms) |
Report
Key Issues
· Submissions.
The application was notified and advertised and 14 submissions in objection to the development were received. It should be noted that 10 of the 14 submissions were in the form of a proforma letter.
The submissions related generally to the following issues:
· Carparking compliance
· Compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC)
· Lack of Crime Protection Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment
· Internal layout issues.
Assessment
· Under the provisions of the LEP, the subject site is within the B3 Commercial Core zone.
· The proposal is generally consistent with the B3 objectives as the use serves the needs of the local and wider community and encourages employment opportunities. A centrally based hotel will also encourage the use of public transport and walking.
· The proposal is consistent with the objectives and controls of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010.
· The application was notified and 14 submissions in objection to the development were received. The submissions related generally to the following issues:
o Carparking compliance
o Compliance with the NCC
o Lack of CPTED assessment
o Internal layout issues.
The submissions have been addressed in the attached assessment report.
Having regard for the information contained in the attached Section 4.15 assessment report, it is considered that the development is acceptable for the following reasons and recommended for approval.
Reasons for Approval
1. The proposed development is consistent with the provisions of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010.
2. The proposed development is consistent with the objectives and controls of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010.
3. For the abovementioned reasons it is considered to be in the public interest to approve this development application.
Site Location
The site consists of Lot 1 DP 936571 and Lot 6 DP 655783 and is known as 81-83 Forsyth Street. The site is located on the northern side of the street between Baylis and Peter Streets and has Tongaboo Lane running along its eastern boundary.
The site contains an existing building that runs the length of lot 1 and along the rear of lot 6. There are angled parks along Tongaboo Lane and access to the site off Forsyth Street. The site is flat and void of vegetation. The site measures 960.925m2.
The surrounding area is a mix of uses that are expected within the CBD area. On the western side of Peter Street the residential zone starts.
The site is free of any restrictive easements.
A number of site visits were undertaken by the assessing officer throughout the assessment process.
Financial Implications
There are no identified financial implications for Council should the application be approved.
A decision to refuse the application could potentially be challenged in the Land and Environment Court which may result in legal costs.
Policy
Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010
Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010
Link to Strategic Plan
Growing Economy
Objective: We are a tourist destination
Outcome: We accommodate visitors
Risk Management Issues for Council
Refusal of the application may result in an appeal process in the Land and Environment Court, which will have to be defended by Council. The reasons for refusal will have to be justified and withstand scrutiny and cross examination in Court.
Approval is not considered to raise risk management issues for Council as the proposed development is generally consistent with the relevant provisions of any relevant State Environmental Planning Policy, the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 and the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010.
Internal / External Consultation
Pursuant to this provision of Section 1.10 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010, notification and advertisement of the application was required. The application was notified to surrounding properties from 3/11/2021 to 17/11/2021 in accordance with the provisions of the DCP.
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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 |
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Digital advertising |
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DA21-0639 - Section 4.15 Assessment Report - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21-0639 - Plans - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21-0639 - Statement of Environmental Effects - Provided under separate cover |
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DA21-0639 - Public submissions - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
RP-3 |
RP-3 Proposed New Fees and Charges for 2021/22 - Wagga Wagga Multi Sports Cycling Complex
Author: Zachary Wilson
Executive: Carolyn Rodney
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This report proposes to add a number of new lighting fees for 2021/22 for the Wagga Wagga Multi Sports Cycling Complex, which will be available for use early in the new year. |
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That Council: a note that there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period b adopt the following new fees and charges from 1 February 2022:
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Report
Council, at its meeting of 29 November 2021, resolved:
That Council:
a place the following new fees and charges on public exhibition for a period from 30 November 2021 to 7 January 2021:
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WWMSCC – Velodrome 50% |
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$10.55 |
$1.05 |
$11.60 |
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WWMSCC – Velodrome 100% |
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$15.18 |
$1.52 |
$16.70 |
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WWMSCC – Criterium Track 50% |
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$10.45 |
$1.05 |
$11.50 |
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WWMSCC – Criterium Track 100% |
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$15.45 |
$1.55 |
$17.00 |
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b invite public submissions on the proposed new fees and charges until 7 January 2021
c receives a further report following the public exhibition period:
i addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed new fees
ii proposing adoption of the new fees and charges unless there are any recommended amendments that will require a further public exhibition period
These proposed new fees and charges were placed on public exhibition from 30 November 2021 until 7 January 2022 and Council invited public submissions during this period.
No public submissions were received on the proposed new fees and charges and it is now appropriate to adopt these new fees and charges.
Council staff have undertaken a review of the proposed lighting charges for these lighting systems for 2021/22, with the proposed lighting fees comprising a maintenance component and an electricity usage component.
The income generate from these lighting fees has been factored into Council’s annual operating income budget.
Policy and Legislation
Local Government Act 1993
Chapter 15, Part 10, Division 1:
· Section 608 Council fees for services
Chapter 15, Part 10, Division 2:
· Section 610B Fees to be determined in accordance with pricing methodologies
Chapter 15, Part 10, Division 3:
· Section 610D How does a council determine the amount of a fee for service?
· Section 610F Public notice of fees
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We are accountable and transparent
Risk Management Issues for Council
The charging of these new fees and charges will allow Council to recover the cost of lighting used at this facility.
Internal / External Consultation
The proposed new fees and charges were publicly exhibited through Council News and on Councils website, seeking public submissions.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
RP-4 |
RP-4 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
Author: Carolyn Rodney
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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This report is for Council to consider information presented on the 2021/22 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, and details Council’s external investments and performance as at 31 December 2021. |
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That Council: a approve the proposed 2021/22 budget variations for the month ended 31 December 2021 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2021/22 Long Term Financial Plan Capital Works Program including future year timing adjustments c 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 d note the details of the external investments as at 31 December 2021 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 e approve the small amendment to the Community@Work Grant Program, which has a nil effect on the overall program budget |
Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) forecasts a balanced budget position as at 31 December 2021. The balanced budget position excludes the Wagga Wagga Airport estimated deficit result for the financial year, as any Airport deficit result will be sanctioned, and funded in the interim by General Purpose Revenue (via the Internal Loans Reserve). The deficit results will be accounted for as a liability in the Airport’s end of financial year statements and paid back to General Purpose Revenue (Internal Loans Reserve) by the Airport in future financial years.
Proposed budget variations including adjustments to the capital works program are detailed in this report for Council’s consideration and adoption.
Council has experienced a positive monthly investment performance for the month of December when compared to budget ($66,094 up on the monthly budget). This is mainly due to a positive return for Council’s T-Corp Managed Fund during December 2021.
Proposed amendment to Community@Work Grant Program
Council resolved at the 26 July 2021 Council meeting the following:
Included in the report was funding of $20,000 approved to be provided to the North Wagga Residents Association Inc (Association) for the Purchase of 26 signs, supporting book, and audio app and location pamphlet for the North Wagga Village Heritage Track.
Due to the Association not being registered for GST, and as the signs will become a Council owned asset, conversations between the Association and Council officers has resulted in the amendment for Council to purchase the signs from the supplier at the total cost of $22,000 GST inclusive ($20,000 GST exclusive), with Council being able to claim the $2,000 GST through its monthly Business Activity Statement with the ATO.
This proposed amendment will result in the same net result for Council and is as per the original $20,000 approved contribution amount.
Key Performance Indicators
OPERATING INCOME
Total operating income is 50% of approved budget and is trending on budget for the month of December 2021. 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 82% when compared to budget.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenditure is 47% of approved budget so it is tracking on budget at this stage of the financial year.
CAPITAL INCOME
Total capital income is 32% 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 57% of approved budget (including pending projects) which is as a result of purchase orders being raised for the full contract amounts for multi-year projects. Excluding commitments, the total expenditure is 25% when compared to the approved budget.
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YTD ACTUAL EXCL COMMT'S 2021/22 |
COMMT'S 2021/22 |
YTD ACTUAL + COMMT'S |
YTD % OF BUD |
|
Revenue |
|||||||
|
Rates & Annual Charges |
(73,169,576) |
0 |
(73,169,576) |
(36,526,280) |
0 |
(36,526,280) |
50% |
|
User Charges & Fees |
(25,224,298) |
(128,906) |
(25,353,204) |
(12,810,868) |
0 |
(12,810,868) |
51% |
|
Interest & Investment Revenue |
(2,014,844) |
0 |
(2,014,844) |
(973,411) |
0 |
(973,411) |
48% |
|
Other Revenues |
(3,437,263) |
(362,622) |
(3,799,885) |
(2,035,786) |
0 |
(2,035,786) |
54% |
|
Operating Grants & Contributions |
(12,902,235) |
3,733,967 |
(9,168,268) |
(4,829,288) |
0 |
(4,829,288) |
53% |
|
Capital Grants & Contributions |
(82,436,148) |
(4,101,796) |
(86,537,944) |
(27,278,826) |
0 |
(27,278,826) |
32% |
|
Total Revenue |
(199,184,362) |
(859,358) |
(200,043,720) |
(84,454,460) |
0 |
(84,454,460) |
42% |
|
|
|||||||
|
Expenses
|
|||||||
|
Employee Benefits & On-Costs |
49,289,314 |
(3,533) |
49,285,782 |
22,108,037 |
0 |
22,108,037 |
45% |
|
Borrowing Costs |
3,211,705 |
(85,612) |
3,126,094 |
1,067,927 |
0 |
1,067,927 |
34% |
|
Materials & Services |
35,727,106 |
7,024,024 |
42,751,129 |
17,413,093 |
4,172,987 |
21,586,080 |
50% |
|
Depreciation & Amortisation |
39,287,050 |
0 |
39,287,050 |
19,643,525 |
0 |
19,643,525 |
50% |
|
Other Expenses |
3,708,040 |
2,169,028 |
5,877,068 |
1,650,089 |
22,534 |
1,672,623 |
28% |
|
Total Expenses |
131,223,215 |
9,103,908 |
140,327,123 |
61,882,671 |
4,195,521 |
66,078,192 |
47% |
|
|
|||||||
|
Net Operating (Profit)/Loss |
(67,961,147) |
8,244,550 |
(59,716,597) |
(22,571,789) |
4,195,521 |
(18,376,268) |
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Net Operating (Profit)/Loss before Capital Grants & Contributions |
14,475,001 |
12,346,346 |
26,821,346 |
4,707,037 |
4,195,521 |
8,902,559 |
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Capital / Reserve Movements |
|||||||
|
Capital Expenditure - One Off Confirmed |
67,205,986 |
45,537,133 |
112,743,119 |
29,317,782 |
40,827,905 |
70,145,687 |
62% |
|
18,487,675 |
1,027,758 |
19,515,433 |
3,625,361 |
4,042,168 |
7,667,529 |
39% |
|
|
51,844,544 |
(51,445,544) |
399,000 |
1,582 |
4,600 |
6,182 |
0% |
|
|
Loan Repayments |
8,236,502 |
(372,935) |
7,863,567 |
2,867,251 |
0 |
2,867,251 |
36% |
|
New Loan Borrowings |
(17,678,518) |
6,999,671 |
(10,678,847) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0% |
|
Sale of Assets |
(804,819) |
(2,066,159) |
(2,870,978) |
(934,746) |
0 |
(934,746) |
33% |
|
Net Movements Reserves |
(20,043,173) |
(7,924,475) |
(27,967,647) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0% |
|
Total Cap/Res Movements |
107,248,197 |
(8,244,550) |
99,003,647 |
34,877,231 |
44,874,673 |
79,751,904 |
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
ORIGINAL |
BUDGET ADJ |
APPROVED BUDGET |
YTD ACTUAL EXCL COMMT'S 2021/22 |
COMMT'S 2021/22 |
YTD ACTUAL + COMMT'S |
YTD % OF BUD |
|
Net Result after Depreciation |
39,287,050 |
0 |
39,287,050 |
12,305,442 |
49,070,195 |
61,375,636 |
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Add back Depreciation Expense |
39,287,050 |
0 |
39,287,050 |
19,643,525 |
0 |
19,643,525 |
50% |
|
|
|||||||
|
Cash Budget (Surplus) / Deficit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(7,338,083) |
49,070,195 |
41,732,111 |
|
Long Term Financial Plan (Surplus) /Deficit
|
Description |
Budget 2021/22 |
Budget 2022/23 |
Budget 2023/24 |
Budget 2024/25 |
Budget 2025/26 |
Budget 2026/27 |
Budget 2027/28 |
Budget 2028/29 |
Budget 2029/30 |
Budget 2030/31 |
|
Adopted Bottom Line (Surplus) / Deficit |
0 |
860,298 |
1,751,328 |
2,469,233 |
3,928,332 |
3,831,470 |
3,259,284 |
3,494,780 |
3,511,108 |
3,930,045 |
|
Prior Adopted Bottom Line Adjustments |
0 |
(232,723) |
(446,708) |
(952,525) |
1,065,100 |
(58,051) |
(46,640) |
(46,593) |
(46,793) |
(46,793) |
|
Revised Bottom Line (Surplus) / Deficit |
0 |
625,575 |
1,304,620 |
1,516,708 |
4,993,432 |
3,773,419 |
3,212,644 |
3,448,187 |
3,464,315 |
3,883,253 |
2021/22 Revised Budget Result – (Surplus) / Deficit |
$’000s |
|
Original 2021/22 Budget Result as adopted by Council Total Budget Variations approved to date |
$0K $0K $0K |
|
Proposed Revised Budget result for 31 December 2021 - (Surplus) / Deficit |
$0K |
|
Budget Variation |
Amount |
Funding Source |
Net Impact (Fav)/ Unfav |
||
|
1 – Community Leadership and Collaboration |
|||||
|
StateCover WHS Incentive Income |
($30K) |
Workers Compensation Reserve $30K |
Nil |
||
|
Council has received an additional $30K above the $100K budgeted for the StateCover Work Health and Safety Incentive. It is proposed to allocate the funds to the Workers Compensation Reserve to be utilised for future identified Work Health and Safety Programs. Job Consolidation: 12611 |
|
||||
|
Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements Subsidy Scheme |
($70K) |
Trainee & Apprenticeships Program $70K |
Nil |
||
|
Council has been successful in obtaining Federal Government funding under the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) Subsidy Scheme which is based on 50% of the quarterly apprentices’ wage. It is proposed to utilise the additional income for Councils Trainee and Apprenticeship Program. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation:12039 |
|
||||
|
2 – Safe and Healthy Community |
|||||
|
GRAS Concrete Exercise Area with Shade Sails GRAS Boom Gate Installation |
$51K
$19K |
Dog & Cat Registration Income Fees ($70K) |
Nil |
||
|
Funds are required at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter (GRAS) for the installation of a concrete exercise area with shade sails and the installation of a boom gate. The concrete exercise area with shade sails will replace the existing grassed exercise area and provide increased shading. This will improve hygiene and help to prevent the outbreak and spread of Parvovirus in the Facility. Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that can survive for long periods of time. The boom gates will restrict access and assist with directing members of the public visiting to the designated parking areas of the animal shelter. It is proposed to fund the variations from additional income received from Dog and Cats Registrations during this financial year 2021/22. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidations: 21650 & 21651 |
|
||||
|
Strategic Fire Breaks Treatment |
$79K |
Rural Fire Service (RFS) Grant Funding ($79K) |
Nil |
||
|
Council has been successful with their grant application to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) for Rural Fire Fighting grant funds to be utilised to carry out hazard reduction works, through the chemical and mechanical treatment of strategic fire breaks at 16 rural locations across the LGA. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation:18656 |
|
||||
|
Fire Trail Maintenance |
$33K |
Rural Fire Service (RFS) Grant Funding ($33K) |
Nil |
||
|
Council has been successful in securing grant funding for the RFS 2021/22 Bush Fire Risk Mitigation and Resilience Program. The grant relates to fire trail maintenance on the Churches Plain, Silvalite, Rawlings Park, Beauty Point, Atherton, Allambie, Pomingalarna and Kansas Trails in the Wagga Wagga area. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation: 18742 |
|
||||
|
Tarcutta Pump Track Construction |
$128K |
NSW Department of Gaming ($88K) Parks & Recreation Maintenance ($40K) |
Nil |
||
|
The Tarcutta Progress Association have been successful in obtaining a grant of $88K from the Department of Gaming for the construction of a bike pump track in Tarcutta’s Paddy Osborne Park. The Tarcutta Progress Association are engaging Council to project manage the construction of the bike facility. The facility will have a 140m long hot mix pump line around two compacted earth lines, each approximately 50m long. The internal loop tracks will be landscaped with bark mulch and appropriate plantings. This project will provide action against item VT2 Improvements to Tarcutta Recreation Reserve including activities for youth and space for free camping from the Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy 2040. It is proposed to fund Councils contribution from existing Parks & Recreation budgets. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation: 21569
|
|
||||
|
3 – Growing Economy |
|||||
|
NSW DPIE Summer Fund Program |
$15K |
NSW State Government Grant ($15K) |
Nil |
||
|
Council has been successful in securing State Government grant funds under the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) The Festival of Place – Summer Night Funding Program. This will allow Council to deliver one live music event on Saturday 9 April 2022 at Romano’s Hotel in the Fitzmaurice Street Precinct. This will form part of the 2022 FRESH month-long Intergenerational Festival. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation: 21287 |
|
||||
|
COVID Safe Australia Day Grant |
$28K |
National Australia Day Council ($28K) |
Nil |
||
|
Council has been successful in securing grant funding from the National Australia Day Council to deliver Council’s Australia Day program in a COVID safe environment whilst supporting local businesses and communities. The grant funds will cover additional COVID-19 related costs for signage, cleaning as well as cultural programming, venue fees, promotions, and photography. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation: 21144 |
|
||||
|
4 – Community Place and Identity |
|||||
|
Purchase of Equipment for Media Project Lab |
$50K |
Create NSW Creative Capital Funding ($50K) |
Nil |
||
|
The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery has been granted funds from Create NSW’s Creative Capital Funding Program – Minor Works and Equipment Round 1 for the purchase of equipment including projectors, speakers and theatre curtaining to fit out a section of the main gallery to accommodate and enhance the capacity of the gallery to exhibit digital artworks, host performances and present public programs. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation: 21665 |
|
||||
|
Civic Theatre Stage Upgrade |
$41K |
Create NSW Creative Capital Funding ($41K) |
|
||
|
The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre has been granted funds from Create NSW’s Creative Capital Funding Program – Minor Works and Equipment Round 1 for the purpose of upgrading the stage. This project will fund the replacement of the ageing and unlevel stage ensuring that the theatre continues to provide a contemporary, safe and fit for purpose performing arts space. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2022 Job Consolidation: 21666 |
|
||||
|
5 – The Environment |
|||||
|
Solid Waste Reserve |
$1M |
NSW Environmental Protection Agency Grant Income ($1M) |
Nil |
||
|
Council has been successful in securing $2M granting funding under the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Bushfire Recovery Program for Councils Landfills for the GWMC Construction of New Cell and GWMC Monocell Construction Projects. This grant funding will partially replace the existing Solid Waste Reserve funding. The GWMC Construction of New Cell grant ($1M) is to be allocated in 2021/22 and the GWMC Monocell Construction grant ($1M) is to be allocated in 2022/23. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2023 Job Consolidation: 70170 |
|
||||
|
|
$0K |
||||
The following 2021/22 projects have been reviewed by Council’s Project Management Team and delivery timelines rescheduled. There has been no change to the total budgets for these projects.
|
Job No. |
Project Title |
2021/22 Current Confirmed |
2021/22 Proposed Confirmed |
2022/23 Proposed Pending |
2022/23 Proposed Confirmed |
2023/24 Proposed Pending |
|
45049 |
LMC – Treatment of Re-use Water |
$359,030 |
$45 |
$0 |
$0 |
$358,985 |
|
45109 |
LMC - Implement a Wifi Network |
$133,984 |
$218 |
$0 |
$133,766 |
$0 |
2021/22 Capital Works Summary
|
Approved Budget |
Proposed Movement |
Proposed Budget |
|
|
One-off |
$112,743,120 |
($204,566) |
$112,538,554 |
|
Recurrent |
$19,515,432 |
$0 |
$19,515,432 |
|
Pending |
$399,000 |
$0 |
$399,000 |
|
Total Capital Works |
$132,657,552 |
($204,566) |
$132,452,986 |
Current Restrictions
|
RESERVES SUMMARY |
|||||
|
31 DECEMBER 2021 |
|||||
|
|
CLOSING BALANCE 2020/21 |
ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2021/22 |
BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 29.11.2021 |
PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution* |
BALANCE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Externally Restricted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Developer Contributions - Section 7.11 |
(27,924,028) |
547,854 |
(1,242,660) |
|
(28,618,834) |
|
Developer Contributions - Section 7.12 |
462,032 |
(28,215) |
0 |
|
433,817 |
|
Developer Contributions - Stormwater Section 64 |
(5,936,952) |
(617,863) |
110,120 |
|
(6,444,695) |
|
Sewer Fund |
(29,992,670) |
3,094,449 |
(880,201) |
|
(27,778,423) |
|
Solid Waste |
(21,429,172) |
10,541,347 |
(4,530,122) |
(1,000,000) |
(16,417,947) |
|
Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants & Contributions |
(9,204,765) |
0 |
9,204,765 |
|
0 |
|
SRV Levee Reserve |
(6,439,536) |
0 |
139,774 |
|
(6,299,762) |
|
Stormwater Levy |
(4,588,976) |
(352,886) |
270,916 |
|
(4,670,946) |
|
Total Externally Restricted |
(105,054,067) |
13,184,685 |
3,072,592 |
(1,000,000) |
(89,796,790) |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Internally Restricted |
|
|
|||
|
Airport |
0 |
420,584 |
(420,584) |
|
0 |
|
Art Gallery |
(1,709) |
0 |
0 |
|
(1,709) |
|
Bridge Replacement |
(296,805) |
0 |
0 |
|
(296,805) |
|
Buildings |
(1,046,797) |
159,433 |
(12,885) |
|
(900,249) |
|
CBD Carparking Facilities |
(498,295) |
498,295 |
0 |
|
0 |
|
CCTV |
(100,843) |
18,000 |
12,000 |
|
(70,843) |
|
Cemetery |
(828,348) |
(218,116) |
10,200 |
|
(1,036,264) |
|
Civic Theatre |
(39,666) |
0 |
5,930 |
|
(33,736) |
|
Civil Infrastructure |
(9,786,909) |
2,236,679 |
(711,558) |
|
(8,261,788) |
|
Community Works |
(171,505) |
(40,429) |
56,851 |
|
(155,083) |
|
Council Election |
(542,957) |
403,602 |
0 |
|
(139,354) |
|
Economic Development |
(436,848) |
0 |
367,520 |
|
(69,328) |
|
Emergency Events Reserve |
(231,184) |
(50,000) |
(328,015) |
|
(609,199) |
|
Employee Leave Entitlements Gen Fund |
(3,798,309) |
0 |
0 |
|
(3,798,309) |
|
Environmental Conservation |
(116,578) |
75,000 |
0 |
|
(41,578) |
|
Event Attraction |
(302,414) |
0 |
122,647 |
|
(179,767) |
|
Grants Commission |
(5,382,345) |
0 |
5,382,345 |
|
0 |
|
Gravel Pit Restoration |
(820,851) |
3,333 |
7,980 |
|
(809,537) |
|
Information Services |
(1,052,159) |
105,305 |
272,496 |
|
(674,358) |
|
Insurance Variations |
(50,000) |
0 |
0 |
|
(50,000) |
|
Internal Loans |
(3,022,169) |
1,158,394 |
199,499 |
|
(1,664,276) |
|
Lake Albert Improvements |
(84,423) |
(21,417) |
0 |
|
(105,839) |
|
Livestock Marketing Centre |
(4,447,351) |
863,862 |
566,908 |
|
(3,016,581) |
|
Museum Acquisitions |
(39,378) |
15,000 |
0 |
|
(24,378) |
|
Net Zero Emissions |
(375,555) |
210,165 |
15,000 |
|
(150,390) |
|
Oasis Reserve |
(1,266,045) |
764,654 |
80,249 |
|
(421,141) |
|
|
CLOSING BALANCE 2020/21 |
ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2021/22 |
BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 29.11.2021 |
PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution |
BALANCE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 |
|
Parks & Recreation Projects |
(942,906) |
(67,410) |
348,285 |
|
(662,031) |
|
Planning Legals |
(60,000) |
(40,000) |
0 |
|
(100,000) |
|
Plant Replacement |
(4,302,142) |
21,032 |
1,829,093 |
|
(2,452,017) |
|
Project Carryovers |
(3,816,168) |
76,000 |
3,740,168 |
|
0 |
|
Public Art |
(177,324) |
138,183 |
(125,981) |
|
(165,123) |
|
Sister Cities |
(40,000) |
(10,000) |
0 |
|
(50,000) |
|
Stormwater Drainage |
(158,178) |
0 |
0 |
|
(158,178) |
|
Strategic Real Property |
(800,000) |
0 |
800,000 |
|
0 |
|
Subdivision Tree Planting |
(486,675) |
20,000 |
0 |
|
(466,675) |
|
Unexpended External Loans |
(2,004,486) |
118,338 |
1,777,404 |
|
(108,745) |
|
Workers Compensation |
(190,649) |
0 |
60,000 |
(30,000) |
(160,649) |
|
Total Internally Restricted |
(47,717,970) |
6,858,488 |
14,055,552 |
(30,000) |
(26,833,930) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Restricted |
(152,772,037) |
20,043,173 |
17,128,144 |
(1,030,000) |
(116,630,720) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Unrestricted |
(9,818,000) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(9,818,000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments |
(162,590,037) |
20,043,173 |
17,128,144 |
(1,030,000) |
(126,448,720) |
|
CONTRACTS REVIEW STATEMENT |
||||||
|
1 OCT 2021 to 31 DECEMBER 2021 |
||||||
|
Contract Number |
Contractor |
Contract |
Contract |
Start |
Duration of |
Budgeted |
|
2022-508 |
Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd |
Lake Albert Rd Asphalt 3A & 3B |
$2,974,000.00 |
9/11/2021 |
6 weeks |
Y |
|
2021-24A |
Kenyon Concreting |
ATP Stage 1 Concrete Sections |
$1,891,916.20 |
3/11/2021 |
5 months |
Y |
|
2021-24B |
SMCC Concreting Pty Ltd |
ATP Stage 1 Concrete Sections |
$509,140.72 |
3/11/2021 |
5 months |
Y |
|
PD46057 |
Wagga Motors Pty Ltd |
Purchase of 10 x light commercial vehicles |
$456,580.00 |
14/10/2021 |
8 months |
Y |
|
PE19950 |
Suez Environment Recycling & Waste Recovery |
Removal and treatment of PFAS contaminated material from the Airport |
$406,725.00 |
27/10/2021 |
3 months |
Y |
|
PD46470 |
Enviroline Group |
Supply of sewer jetting truck |
$346,447.60 |
7/12/2021 |
1 month |
Y |
|
2021-530 |
Cardno (NSW/AC) Pty Ltd |
Sewer Network Capacity Model |
$204,590.00 |
7/12/2021 |
12 months |
Y |
|
PD46193 |
JGW Harvest & Tillage Support |
Supply One (1) 4WD Tractor with Loader and 4 in 1 Bucket |
$155,000.00 |
4/11/2021 |
3 months |
Y |
|
PD46348 |
SMA Motors Pty Ltd |
Supply 2 Library vans |
$151,333.80 |
16/11/2021 |
3 months |
Y |
|
PD46363 |
Transport for NSW |
Linemarking |
$116,000.00 |
25/11/2021 |
2 months |
Y |
|
PE19789 |
Sandy Creek Trees Nursery Yackandandah |
Supply and plant native species for Bomen Revegetation Project 2022-23 |
$99,341.00 |
18/11/2021 |
12 months |
Y |
|
PE19439 |
Enigma Indigenous Peoples Pty Ltd |
Supply of 50 x HP EliteBook 840 G8 i5 |
$90,722.50 |
25/10/2021 |
3 months |
Y |
|
PD46198 |
Toro Australia |
Supply of Toro Groundmaster 360 cab 4WD mower |
$78,850.00 |
4/11/2021 |
3 months |
Y |
|
PE19477 |
Allison Music |
Purchase of new sound equipment |
$57,999.00 |
27/10/2021 |
3 months |
Y |
|
PD46525 |
SMCC Contracting Pty Ltd |
Supply and install 180 signs ATP |
$52,470.00 |
17/12/2021 |
3 months |
Y |
|
PE20320 |
JRC Electrical Services |
Fitzmaurice St LED Uplighting |
$71,874 |
22/12/2021 |
1 month |
Y |
|
2022-515 |
Roof & Building Services (AUS) Pty LTd |
Civic Theatre remediation of roof and gutter |
$74,129.00 |
21/12/2021 |
5 months |
Y |
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Notes: |
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1. Minimum reporting level is 1% of estimated income from continuing operations or $50,000, whichever is the lesser. |
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2. Contracts to be listed are those entered into during the quarter and have yet to be fully performed, excluding contractors that are on Council's Preferred Supplier list. |
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3. Contracts for employment are not required to be included. |
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4. Where a contract for services etc was not included in the budget, an explanation is to be given (or reference made to an explanation in another Budget Review Statement). |
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CONSULTANCY & LEGAL EXPENSES BUDGET REVIEW STATEMENT |
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31 DECEMBER 2021 |
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Approved Changes |
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BUDGET 2021/22 |
SEPTEMBER QTR BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED TO DATE |
DECEMBER QTR BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED TO DATE |
REVISED BUDGET |
PROJECTED YEAR END RESULT |
ACTUAL |
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Consultancy Expenses |
142,016 |
48,145 |
7,715 |
197,876 |
197,876 |
129,490 |
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Legal Expenses |
326,072 |
0 |
25,000 |
351,072 |
351,072 |
168,902 |
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Investment Summary as at 31 December 2021
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 |
Closing
Balance |
December |
December |
Investment |
Maturity |
Term |
|
At Call Accounts |
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NAB |
AA- |
2,388,288 |
163,723 |
0.10% |
0.10% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
CBA |
AA- |
6,226,026 |
2,578,581 |
0.10% |
1.57% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
CBA |
AA- |
11,126,224 |
11,127,448 |
0.15% |
6.78% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
9,035,370 |
9,038,440 |
0.40% |
5.51% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Total At Call Accounts |
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28,775,909 |
22,908,192 |
0.24% |
13.96% |
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Short Term Deposits |
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Community First |
NR |
0 |
1,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.61% |
7/12/2021 |
7/07/2022 |
7 |
|
Total Short Term Deposits |
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0 |
1,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.61% |
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Medium Term Deposits |
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RaboBank |
A+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.16% |
0.61% |
5/06/2017 |
6/06/2022 |
60 |
|
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.95% |
1.22% |
30/11/2020 |
30/05/2022 |
18 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.11% |
1.83% |
10/03/2017 |
10/03/2022 |
60 |
|
Auswide |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.85% |
1.22% |
6/10/2020 |
6/10/2022 |
24 |
|
BOQ |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.35% |
1.22% |
3/01/2018 |
4/01/2022 |
48 |
|
BOQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.50% |
0.61% |
1/06/2018 |
1/06/2022 |
48 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
1.22% |
28/06/2021 |
29/06/2026 |
60 |
|
BOQ |
BBB+ |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
3.25% |
1.83% |
28/08/2018 |
29/08/2022 |
48 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.80% |
1.22% |
15/11/2021 |
17/11/2025 |
48 |
|
P&N Bank |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.30% |
0.61% |
20/11/2018 |
21/11/2022 |
48 |
|
Bendigo-Adelaide |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.25% |
0.61% |
30/11/2018 |
30/11/2022 |
48 |
|
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.05% |
1.22% |
8/02/2019 |
8/02/2022 |
36 |
|
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.70% |
1.22% |
23/04/2019 |
26/04/2022 |
36 |
|
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.40% |
0.61% |
22/05/2019 |
23/05/2022 |
36 |
|
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.15% |
0.61% |
8/07/2019 |
10/07/2023 |
48 |
|
Auswide |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.95% |
0.61% |
12/08/2019 |
12/08/2022 |
36 |
|
Judo Bank |
BBB- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.90% |
0.61% |
10/09/2019 |
9/09/2022 |
36 |
|
Auswide |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.72% |
0.61% |
3/10/2019 |
4/10/2022 |
36 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.03% |
1.22% |
6/11/2019 |
6/11/2024 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.83% |
1.22% |
28/11/2019 |
28/11/2024 |
60 |
|
Judo Bank |
BBB- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.30% |
0.61% |
3/12/2021 |
4/12/2023 |
24 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.61% |
6/01/2020 |
8/01/2024 |
48 |
|
BOQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.61% |
28/02/2020 |
28/02/2025 |
60 |
|
ING Bank |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
1.22% |
2/03/2020 |
2/03/2022 |
24 |
|
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.40% |
1.22% |
9/03/2020 |
9/03/2022 |
24 |
|
Police Credit Union |
NR |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.20% |
0.61% |
1/04/2020 |
1/04/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.85% |
0.61% |
29/05/2020 |
29/05/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.86% |
0.61% |
1/06/2020 |
2/06/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
1.22% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
1.22% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.60% |
1.22% |
29/06/2020 |
28/06/2024 |
48 |
|
ICBC |
A |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.25% |
1.83% |
30/06/2020 |
30/06/2022 |
24 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.42% |
1.22% |
7/07/2020 |
8/07/2024 |
48 |
|
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
1.22% |
17/08/2020 |
18/08/2025 |
60 |
|
Institution |
Rating |
Closing
Balance |
Closing
Balance |
December |
December |
Investment |
Maturity |
Term |
|
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.61% |
7/09/2020 |
8/09/2025 |
60 |
|
BoQ |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
1.22% |
14/09/2020 |
15/09/2025 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
0.60% |
0.61% |
14/09/2021 |
14/09/2023 |
24 |
|
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
0.95% |
0.61% |
26/11/2020 |
25/05/2022 |
18 |
|
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.95% |
1.22% |
7/12/2020 |
6/06/2022 |
18 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.20% |
0.61% |
7/12/2020 |
8/12/2025 |
60 |
|
Warwick CU |
NR |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
0.75% |
0.61% |
29/01/2021 |
30/01/2023 |
24 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.95% |
1.22% |
29/01/2021 |
29/01/2026 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.08% |
0.61% |
22/02/2021 |
20/02/2026 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
1.22% |
3/03/2021 |
2/03/2026 |
60 |
|
Summerland CU |
NR |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
0.75% |
0.61% |
29/04/2021 |
28/04/2023 |
24 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.40% |
1.22% |
21/06/2021 |
19/06/2026 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.65% |
1.22% |
25/06/2021 |
26/06/2023 |
24 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
1.22% |
25/06/2021 |
25/06/2026 |
60 |
|
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.61% |
25/08/2021 |
25/08/2026 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.65% |
1.22% |
31/08/2021 |
31/08/2023 |
24 |
|
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
1.22% |
18/10/2021 |
17/10/2024 |
36 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.56% |
1.22% |
30/11/2021 |
29/11/2024 |
36 |
|
Total Medium Term Deposits |
|
84,000,000 |
84,000,000 |
1.65% |
51.19% |
|
|
|
|
Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bendigo-Adelaide |
BBB+ |
504,818 |
504,968 |
BBSW + 105 |
0.31% |
25/01/2018 |
25/01/2023 |
60 |
|
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
1,519,283 |
1,519,363 |
BBSW + 140 |
0.93% |
6/02/2018 |
6/02/2023 |
60 |
|
CBA |
AA- |
3,056,322 |
3,057,419 |
BBSW + 113 |
1.86% |
11/01/2019 |
11/01/2024 |
60 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
3,059,083 |
3,061,098 |
BBSW + 114 |
1.87% |
24/01/2019 |
24/04/2024 |
63 |
|
ANZ |
AA- |
2,543,031 |
2,544,630 |
BBSW + 110 |
1.55% |
8/02/2019 |
8/02/2024 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,030,990 |
2,032,360 |
BBSW + 104 |
1.24% |
26/02/2019 |
26/02/2024 |
60 |
|
Bank of China Australia |
A |
1,510,999 |
1,511,407 |
BBSW + 100 |
0.92% |
17/04/2019 |
17/10/2022 |
42 |
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,533,098 |
2,535,149 |
BBSW + 88 |
1.54% |
16/05/2019 |
16/08/2024 |
63 |
|
Suncorp-Metway |
A+ |
1,260,641 |
1,261,407 |
BBSW + 78 |
0.77% |
30/07/2019 |
30/07/2024 |
60 |
|
ANZ |
AA- |
2,019,635 |
2,021,858 |
BBSW + 77 |
1.23% |
29/08/2019 |
29/08/2024 |
60 |
|
HSBC |
AA- |
2,531,665 |
2,527,736 |
BBSW + 83 |
1.54% |
27/09/2019 |
27/09/2024 |
60 |
|
Bank Australia |
BBB |
1,510,744 |
1,508,020 |
BBSW + 90 |
0.92% |
2/12/2019 |
2/12/2022 |
36 |
|
ANZ |
AA- |
1,515,350 |
1,517,155 |
BBSW + 76 |
0.92% |
16/01/2020 |
16/01/2025 |
60 |
|
NAB |
AA- |
2,019,837 |
2,022,881 |
BBSW + 77 |
1.23% |
21/01/2020 |
21/01/2025 |
60 |
|
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
1,116,676 |
1,117,890 |
BBSW + 112 |
0.68% |
4/02/2020 |
4/02/2025 |
60 |
|
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
2,016,708 |
2,018,247 |
BBSW + 84 |
1.23% |
12/02/2020 |
12/02/2025 |
60 |
|
BOQ Covered |
AAA |
559,918 |
559,961 |
BBSW + 107 |
0.34% |
14/05/2020 |
14/05/2025 |
60 |
|
Credit Suisse |
A+ |
1,315,115 |
1,315,490 |
BBSW + 115 |
0.80% |
26/05/2020 |
26/05/2023 |
36 |
|
UBS |
A+ |
1,517,000 |
1,517,629 |
BBSW + 87 |
0.92% |
30/07/2020 |
30/07/2025 |
60 |
|
Bank of China Australia |
A |
1,508,369 |
1,509,537 |
BBSW + 78 |
0.92% |
27/10/2020 |
27/10/2023 |
36 |
|
Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
|
35,649,282 |
35,664,207 |
|
21.73% |
|
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|
|
Fixed Rate Bonds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ING Covered |
AAA |
721,395 |
721,643 |
1.10% |
0.44% |
19/08/2021 |
19/08/2026 |
60 |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.00% |
1.83% |
24/08/2021 |
16/12/2024 |
40 |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.50% |
1.83% |
24/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
|
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,865,499 |
1,891,707 |
2.10% |
1.15% |
27/10/2021 |
27/10/2026 |
60 |
|
Institution |
Rating |
Closing
Balance |
Closing
Balance |
December |
December |
Investment |
Maturity |
Term |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
1.22% |
6/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.61% |
14/07/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
65 |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.30% |
1.22% |
29/04/2021 |
15/06/2026 |
61 |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
1.22% |
30/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
60 |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.61% |
20/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
61 |
|
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
1.22% |
21/10/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
62 |
|
Total Fixed Rate Bonds |
|
18,586,894 |
18,613,350 |
1.31% |
11.34% |
|
|
|
|
Managed Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NSW Tcorp |
NR |
1,878,541 |
1,902,267 |
1.26% |
1.16% |
17/03/2014 |
1/12/2026 |
152 |
|
Total Managed Funds |
|
1,878,541 |
1,902,267 |
1.26% |
1.16% |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH |
|
168,890,627 |
164,088,015 |
|
100.00% |
|
|
|
|
LESS: RIVERINA REGIONAL LIBRARY (RRL) CASH AT BANK |
|
3,408,299 |
3,237,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL WWCC CASH ASSETS, CASH |
|
165,482,327 |
160,850,813 |
|
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Council’s investment portfolio is dominated by Term Deposits, equating to approximately 52% of the portfolio across a broad range of counterparties. Cash equates to 14%, with Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) around 22%, fixed rate bonds around 11% 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 decreased over the past month, down from $165.4M to $160.8M. This is a result of several large contract payments being made during December 2021.
Monthly Investment Movements
Redemptions/Sales – Council did not redeem any investment securities during December 2021.
New Investments – Council purchased the following investment security during December 2021:
|
Institution and Type |
Amount |
Investment Term |
Interest Rate |
Comments |
|
Community First Credit Union (Unrated) Term Deposit |
$1M |
7 months |
1.00% |
The Community First rate of 1.00% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this investment term. The next best rate for this term was 0.74%. |
Rollovers – Council rolled over the following investment security during December 2021:
|
Institution and Type |
Amount |
Investment Term |
Interest Rate |
Comments |
|
Judo Bank (BBB-) Term Deposit |
$1M |
2 years |
1.30% |
This term deposit was a 2‑year investment earning 2.20% and was rolled at maturity into a new 2-year term deposit at 1.30% - with the next best rate for this term being 1.20%. |
Monthly Investment Performance
Interest/growth/capital gains/(losses) for the month totalled $216,133, which compares favourably with the budget for the period of $150,039 - outperforming budget for the month by $66,094.
Council’s outperformance to budget for December was a result of a positive return for Council’s T-Corp Managed Fund, with the fund returning 1.26% (or $23,725) as international and domestic shares rose 4.17% and 2.75% respectively.
Over the past year, Councils investment portfolio has returned 1.47%, outperforming the AusBond Bank Bill index by 1.45%.
* 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 November 2021.
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 2021
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
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.
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Capital Works Program 2021/22 to 2031/32 |
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RP-5 |
RP-5 SECTION 356 REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Author: Carolyn Rodney
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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Council has received two fee waiver requests which are detailed for Council’s consideration. |
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That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following groups: i. Stand in the Park $105.00 (Request 1) ii. Cancer Council Wagga (Wagga Takes 2) $280.00 (Request 2) b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year |
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Two (2) Section 356 financial assistance requests are proposed for consideration at the 31 January 2022 Ordinary Council meeting, which is shown below:
1. Stand in the Park
Kirsty Matthews from Stand in the Park writes:
To the General Manager,
I would like to request a fee waiver ($105.00) for the reservation of a section of the Victory Memorial Gardens by our community group (Stand in the Park). The booking request was lodged today 22/11/21.
Essentially, the event is an extension of our weekly Sunday meets, but given this weekend is part of a nationally coordinated event for freedoms and human rights, we may attract larger numbers than our usual 40 or so. I would estimate approximately 250 people. We will have guest speakers on the day and some live music by local well-known artists. Our events are always well run, organised, peaceful and we are always respectful of the grounds.
Given we are a voluntary organisation, we would very much appreciate consideration for waiver of the park fees. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0401523121.
Regards Kirsty Matthews
Stand in the Park (SITP) admin.
The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community place and Identity” – Objective: “We have opportunities to connect with others”.
The financial assistance request of $105.00 is proposed to be funded from the unallocated funds within the general Section 356 budget. Stand in the Park has not received any other funding from Council in the 2021/22 financial year.
2. Cancer Council Wagga (Wagga Takes 2)
Molly Hurley on behalf of Cancer Council Wagga writes:
Dear Mr Thompson,
As a form of introduction, I’m Molly Hurley and next year I have put my hand up to be involved in Wagga Wagga Takes 2 2022 Show. The annual event which pairs local celebrities with accomplished (I will definitely be calling upon their expertise!) singers as duets, to raise money for local charities around Wagga Wagga and the Riverina.
Preparations for the 2022 Wagga Wagga Takes 2 event are well underway with the show scheduled for 21, 22 and 23 April. The 2022 show will celebrate is 14th year of running and of course raising over 3 million dollars for local charities in the process.
I will be working alongside Relay for Life Wagga, which is the largest Cancer Council event in the Riverina. Over the next coming months, we are planning to fundraise in the lead up to the show. These funds raised will stay very much local within our Riverina community and go towards essential services such as transport to treatment services which travelled more than 41,000 kms last year, providing free journeys for patients to their treatment.
One of our fundraising events that we have planned is an afternoon tea style event where we have booked the Wollundry Lagoon Precinct for the 26th March 2022. The event will commence at 2pm and conclude at 6pm where there will be nibbles, beverages, live music, lucky door prizes and other activities. Tickets sales and other donations from the event will go directly to Relay for Life.
To assist with our fundraising event, we are asking if the fees and payments associated with the afternoon including venue hire, event bond and toilet facilities be waived. We would really appreciate Wagga Wagga City Council’s support with our fundraising efforts and waiving these fees would be of great help.
More than happy to discuss and answer any questions that you may have. I appreciate your time in reading tabling this request.
Kind Regards,
Molly Hurley
The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community place and Identity” – Objective: “We have opportunities to connect with others”.
The financial assistance request of $280.00 is proposed to be funded from the unallocated funds within the general Section 356 budget. Cancer Council Wagga has not received any other funding from Council in the 2021/22 financial year.
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Previously advised unallocated balance of 2021/22 Section 356 fee waiver financial assistance budget |
$9,042.44 |
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1) Stand in the Park |
($105.00) |
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2) Cancer Council Wagga (Wagga Takes 2) |
($280.00) |
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Subtotal Fee Waivers included in this report – proposed to be funded from the Section 356 Budget |
($385.00) |
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Balance of Section 356 fee waiver financial assistance budget for the remainder of the 2021/22 Financial Year |
$8,657.44 |
Policy and Legislation
POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Place and Identity
Objective: We have opportunities to connect with others
Outcome: Groups, programs and activities bring us together
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Cross Directorate consultation has been undertaken as required.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
RP-6 |
RP-6 GREGADOO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE - DRAFT ACCESS FEE
Author: Michael Keys
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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Council has identified an amendment to the Gregadoo Waste Management Access Fee. The draft Access Fees were placed on public exhibition and no submissions were received. It is recommended that Council endorse the amended fees and enact from 1st March 2022. |
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That Council adopt the amended Gregadoo Waste Management Centre Draft Access Fees in the 2021/22 Fees and Charges. |
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Council currently has an Access Fee for commercial operators at the Gregadoo Wase Management Centre. With additional infrastructure being installed and changes to operations a new pricing mechanism was developed for access and entry to the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC). The new draft Access Fees are targeted at the actual costs for new infrastructure and they are based on usage and visitation to the site.
A report on the Draft Access Fees was presented to and considered by Council on 29th November 2021. A copy of the report is attached for Councils information. Council resolved that Council:
a place the following new fees and charges on public exhibition for a period from 30 November 2021 to 7 January 2021.
b receives a further report following the public exhibition period:
i. addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed new fees proposing adoption of the new fees and charges unless there are any recommended amendments that will require a further public exhibition period.
The draft Access Fees were placed on public exhibition from 9th December to 14th January 2022 due to rescheduling. During this time no submissions were received, or enquiries made.
Capital and Operational Expenses
The draft fees comprise the following:
i) Access Road - $0.96 per tonne
ii) Weighbridge - $3.44 per waste vehicle entry
At this time Councils commercial users to which the charges will apply include, Carbon Mate and Councils FOGO contractor.
Financial Implications
The new GWMC Access Fees have been developed to recover Councils costs for the newly installed infrastructure that supports the commercial operators ongoing activities.
The new fees will also enable other commercial operators to establish on the site as future circumstances or opportunities eventuate. The income generate from these new fees has already been factored into Council’s annual operating income budget.
Policy and Legislation
Local Government Act 1993
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: City of Wagga Wagga services reflect the needs of the community
Outcome: The City of Wagga Wagga has efficient and effective processes
Risk Management Issues for Council
Council is providing new infrastructure and improvements to the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre to support current and future commercial operators. The cost of the infrastructure should be apportioned based on use and impact. The amended access fee provides for this and better reflects cost recovery.
Internal / External Consultation
Council initially developed the Access Fees in consultation with commercial operators. Following completion of the new internal access road and weighbridge further consultation identified significant changes to the proposed arrangements and cost recovery options.
The changes to the fees provide an improved mechanism for all parties going forward.
The Access Fees have been developed in conjunction with existing commercial operators. This has now been supported by Public Exhibition of the Access Fees during which time no submissions were received, or enquiries made during this period.
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RP-7 |
RP-7 RENEWAL OF COMMUNITY, CULTURAL AND SPORTING LEASES AND LICENCES FOR 2022
Author: Matthew Dombrovski
Director: Michael Keys
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This report provides for renewal of lease and licence agreements with sporting, cultural and community associations who occupy Council land and/or buildings |
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That Council: a delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate and execute renewal of the community, cultural or sporting association lease and licence agreements as detailed in the body of this report b authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required |
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The Council has a portfolio of approximately 85 community, cultural and sporting association lease and licence agreements. These agreements regulate the occupation of Council owned and controlled land and building assets.
During the 2022 calendar year, the agreements listed below will expire. Renewal is recommended upon similar terms and conditions to the current agreements.
It is recommended that Council agree to delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate, to negotiate and execute renewal of these agreements based on the following standard conditions:
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Agreement duration |
Up to five years unless another duration specified. |
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Fees |
Rent and other occupation fees as per the Council’s Fees and Charges as at the date of commencement. (Currently the Council’s minimum community rent is $725 per annum including GST). |
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Rent and other occupation fees adjusted annually on the anniversary of commencement as per the Council’s Fees and Charges, or according to CPI if the Fees and Charges policy does not apply. |
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Public Liability Insurance |
No less than $20 million with the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga listed as an interested party. |
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Occupation Costs |
Tenant to meet costs associated with occupation of the premises including but not limited to water, gas, electricity, sewer, and waste disposal. |
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Tenant responsible for routine upkeep, servicing of equipment and day-to-day maintenance. The Council is responsible for works of a structural nature only (where Council buildings are occupied). |
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As per the Council’s adopted Revenue and Pricing Policy current as at the date of commencement of the renewed agreement. The current licence preparation fee is $240 including GST. Where leases are in place, legal fees incurred for agreement preparation are reimbursed by the tenant. |
The agreements relate to Crown Land managed by Council, operational and community land as set out in the following tables:
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Note: All agreements over Crown Land require review by Council’s Native Title Manager in accordance with section 8.3 of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (taking effect from 1 July 2018).
Under the legislation, Council manages Crown Land as community land under the Local Government Act 1993 and is required to give public notice of a proposal to lease or licence of land. If objecting submissions are received in relation to any proposed agreement, a further report will be submitted to Council for consideration. |
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Australian Truck Drivers Memorial Inc |
30 Jun 2022 |
Paddy Osborne Park, Sydney Street, Tarcutta |
Land only for memorial wall honouring deceased road transport industry workers |
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Collingullie Glenfield Park Football Club Inc |
31 Aug 2022 |
Crossroads Oval, 10 Kennedy Street, Collingullie |
Land and buildings for football and netball associated activities |
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KU Children’s Services (Koala Preschool) |
22 Apr 2022 |
“Tennyson Park”, 40 Oates Avenue, Wagga Wagga |
Land and building for provision of pre-school services |
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Lake Albert Pony Club Inc |
30 Sep 2022 |
Part Rawlings Park, Bushland Reserve |
Land only for operation of a pony club |
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Wagga Historic Engine Club Inc. |
30 Jun 2022 |
Reserve 1440, Willans Hill |
Land only for historic engine display buildings |
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Hopwood Park Tennis Club |
31 Aug 2022 |
Part Hopwood Park, 38 Sunshine Avenue, Wagga Wagga |
Land and buildings for operation of a tennis club |
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Kyeamba Kennel & Training Club Incorporated |
31 Aug 2022 |
Norman Duck Oval Clubhouse, Benedict Street, San Isidore |
Land and buildings for operation of a dog owners club |
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Wagga Wagga & District Family History Society Incorporated |
31 Oct 2022 |
24 Tarakan Street, Ashmont |
Land and buildings for operation of a history society |
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Henwood Park Soccer & Sporting Club Inc |
25 Nov 2022 |
1B Hume Street, Lake Albert |
Land only for storage site |
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LiveBetter |
30 Sep 2022 |
1 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga |
Land and buildings for provision of a community service providing home and community care |
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Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels |
31 Aug 2022 |
Rooms at 204 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga |
Land and buildings for operation of a community service providing meals to elderly and disabled members of the community |
Financial Implications
Rent and other occupation fees are charged as per Council’s adopted Fees and Charges Policy as at the date of commencement of the renewed agreement. The current minimum community fee is $725 per annum including GST. The total rent received is included in Council’s annual operating income budget.
Policy and Legislation
Leasing and Licensing Policy 038
Crown Land Management Act 2016
Local Government Act 1993
Link to Strategic Plan
Safe and Healthy Community
Objective: We promote a healthy lifestyle
Outcome: We promote participation across a variety of sports and recreation
Risk Management Issues for Council
Council has responsibility for the land identified in this report and the ongoing use of this land by specified community groups is an important community service and function. Ensuring that agreements remain current and up to date is important with regard to insurance and responsibility for outgoings and maintenance.
Internal / External Consultation
Public notification of proposed agreements concerning Council community land and Crown Land managed under the Local Government Act 1993 is required as outlined below. Direct consultation with Native Title Interests and Aboriginal Land Claimants may also be required in the case of Crown Land.
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RP-8 |
RP-8 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Author: Tara Donaldson
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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Amendments have been made to the former Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (POL 085) requiring the endorsement of Council and subsequent public exhibition. |
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That Council: a endorse the draft Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (POL 085) b place the draft Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (POL 085) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 1 February 2022 to 28 February 2022 and invite public submissions until the 14 March 2022 on the draft Policy c receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made with respect to the proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (POL 085); and d proposing adoption of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
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A scheduled review of Council’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (POL 085) has been undertaken.
The draft policy as attached has been revised with the following proposed amendments:
· Expansion of Policy objectives.
· Scope – extended to include all Council workers and contracted service providers of Council.
· Revision of Statement of Policy and general provisions.
· Complaints Management – new section added to the policy.
· Responsibilities – new section added to the policy.
· Legislative Context – updated currency.
· Related Documents – updated currency.
· Definitions – updated in accordance with policy content updates.
To allow community feedback on the draft Policy, it is recommended that the draft Policy be placed on public exhibition for 28 days from 1 February 2022 to 28 February 2022 and invite public submissions until the 14 March 2022 on the draft Policy.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Age Discrimination Act 2004
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1987
Industrial Relations Act 1996
Local Government Act 1993
Local Government (State) Award 2020
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Sex Discrimination Act 1984
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Workplace Relations Act 1996
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We are accountable and transparent
Risk Management Issues for Council
Council policies are essential to ensure transparent legal, fair and consistent decision making across the Council. They support Council in achieving its corporate objectives and provide a critical guide for staff, Councillors and other stakeholders. In the absence of effective policies there is a greater risk of inconsistency, confusion and inefficiency and can lead to non-compliance with the requirements of legislation and regulations.
Internal / External Consultation
To date, the draft Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (POL 085) has been reviewed internally by staff and Council’s Executive Team.
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RP-9 |
RP-9 INLAND RAIL COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE - NOMINATION OF COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATIVE
Author: Michael Keys
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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Inland Rail Community Consultative Committees (CCCs) provide a forum to share project information, discuss topics of interest, and address any issues or community concerns.
Importantly, they also provide an opportunity for community representatives to share their knowledge and experience on key issues with the Inland Rail team.
The CCCs are made up of specially selected members with a range of backgrounds and interests. Each committee has an Independent Chair. While the committees are not decision-making bodies, their input and feedback will result in projects that better address community issues and concerns during planning and design.
In January 2021 Council resolved to nominate Cr Rod Kendall to represent Wagga Wagga City Council on this Committee. Following the recent Council election this position is open for new nominations.
Council also nominated a staff member as the alternative delegate to attend when the nominated Councillor is unable to attend. Director Engineering Services, Warren Faulkner, is the current alternative delegate.
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The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) determined that a Community Consultative Committee (CCC) be established for the Albury to Illabo (A2I) project. Gary West of GBW Consulting was appointed as the Independent Chairperson.
Council previously considered a report on this representation and resolved to support and nominate Cr Rod Kendall to represent Wagga Wagga City Council on the Committee.
The CCC is to provide a forum for discussion between the proponent (ARTC) and representatives of the community, stakeholder groups and local councils on issues directly relating to the project. A CCC is not a decision-making or regulatory body, but it performs an important advisory and consultative role.
The Albury to Illabo CCC is made up of two sub-committees, covering:
· Albury and Greater Hume local government areas
· Lockhart, Wagga Wagga and Junee local government areas
The Albury to Illabo CCC has held a number of meetings throughout 2021 and was represented by Cr Kendall at all of these meetings. In addition to the Independent Chair, there are 15 members across the two sub-committees, who will provide input and feedback into the Albury to Illabo project.
The first meeting of the CCC is on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. It is envisaged that at minimum, four meetings will be held throughout 2022.
A representative is required to be nominated following formation of the new Council.
Financial Implications
There are no direct financial implications for Council in participating on the Community Consultative Group.
Policy and Legislation
· Committee Governing Terms
· Code of Conduct
· POL 112 – Conflicts of Interest Policy
· POL 117 - appointment of organisation community and individual citizen members to council committee’s policy
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We are informed and involved in decision making
Outcome: Everyone in our community feels they have been heard and understood
Risk Management Issues for Council
The Inland Rail project is a significant and major infrastructure project for the City, our region and the nation. The project has the potential to impact on our community and our assets, and as such it is important that Council actively participate in and engage with the Community Consultative Group for this project. This will ensure that Council and the wider community’s interests are represented and taken into account in the project planning and development.
Internal / External Consultation
The Community Consultative Group provides an opportunity for Council to make representation and promote community consultation. In participating in the Community Consultative Group Council will be able to represent the local and broader regional community’s interests.
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RP-10 |
RP-10 Transgrid Humelink - Community Consultative Group Representative Nomination
Author: Michael Keys
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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Transgrid’s HumeLink project is a critical state significant infrastructure project linking Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby. The project will maximise the national electricity grid capacity to deliver electricity to major population centres.
In late 2021 Council was invited to participate in, and nominate a representative for the Transgrid HumeLink Community Consultative Group. Council resolved that Cr Kerry Pascoe represent Wagga Wagga City Council on this Committee.
Following the recent Council election this position is open for new nominations.
Council also nominated a staff member as the alternative delegate to attend when the nominated Councillor is unable to attend. Director Regional Activation, Michael Keys, is the current alternative delegate.
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That Council nominate an elected representative for the Transgrid HumeLink Community Consultative Committee. |
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HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission line which will carry electricity to customers. It will connect Wagga Wagga, Bannaby and Maragle.
In 2021 a review of the HumeLink project consultation and representation from affected landowners identified concerns with community engagement and consultation. Improvements were identified including the formation of Community Consultation Groups to improve consultation and community representation.
Council received an invitation to participate in and nominate representatives for the Transgrid HumeLink Community Consultative Group (CCG). In partnership with Transgrid, WSP established three independent Community Consultative Groups (CCG’s) to represent communities in the:
· Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra Gundagai LGAs
· Yass Valley and Upper Lachlan LGA’s
· Snowy Valleys LGA
The Community Consultative Group provides an opportunity for discussion between Transgrid and landowners, local community organisations, councils and other members of the communities in the HumeLink project study corridor.
The Humelink CCG commenced in October 2021 and two meetings have now occurred in the initial phase of the Committee. A copy of the minutes and business papers for these meetings is available for Councillors if requested. It is envisaged that at minimum, four meetings will be held throughout 2022.
A representative is required to be nominated following formation of the new Council.
Financial Implications
There are no direct financial implications for Council in participating on the Community Consultative Group.
Policy and Legislation
N/A
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We are active community members
Outcome: We recognise we all have a role to play
Risk Management Issues for Council
The Transgrid HumeLink project is a significant and major infrastructure project. As the project has the potential to impact on our community and assets it is important that Council actively participate in and engage with the Community Consultative Group for this project. This will ensure that Council and the wider community’s interests are represented and taken into account in the project planning and development.
Internal / External Consultation
The Community Consultative Group will be a key element in stakeholder engagement for the Transgrid HumeLink project. In participating in the Community Consultative Group Council will be able to represent the local and broader regional community’s interests.
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RP-11 |
RP-11 RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS REGISTERS
Author: Ingrid Hensley
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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This report provides Councillors with an update on the status of all resolutions of Council including Notices of Motion. |
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That Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 25 January 2022 b Active Notice of Motions as at 25 January 2022 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 25 11 2021 to 25 January 2022 |
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The attached registers, outline details of each resolution with the following analysis provided as a snapshot as at 22 December 2021:
· 69 Active resolutions
· 15 Active Notices of Motions
· 22 resolutions including Notice of Motions have been completed from 25 11 2021 to 25 January 2022
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Council’s Code of Meeting Practice
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We are informed and involved in decision making
Outcome: Everyone in our community feels they have been heard and understood
Risk Management Issues for Council
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RP-12 |
RP-12 RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
Author: Scott Gray
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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This report is to provide responses to Questions/Business with Notice arising from previous Ordinary Council Meetings. |
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That Council receive and note the report. |
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The following is in response to Questions/Business with Notice raised at previous Ordinary Council meetings.
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Can an update be provided on drainage issues along the laneway off Wiradjuri Crescent? |
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In September 2020, a complaint via the customer request system was received from 27 Wiradjuri Crescent concerning runoff from the northern end of the laneway entering their property. In October 2020, Council carried out earth works to reshape the northern end of the lane way to Wiradjuri Crescent as well as install 2 surface inlet grates and piping to convey stormwater flows in the laneway to Wiradjuri Crescent. Council has not received any complaints about stormwater in this laneway since completion of the works in October 2020. |
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The blue international symbols for disability access marked on the road surface have been repainted. |
The following is in response to Questions/Business with Notice raised at the 10 January 2022 Ordinary Council meeting.
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Councillor D Hayes requested that Council investigate insurance premiums as the community have advised that costs have not dropped despite the City Levee being built. Can Council please confirm this and if so, can Council advocate towards the relevant organisations? |
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Council met with insurance company representatives in 2021 to advocate for and promote improvements to flood protection and reduced risk. Council was advised that modelling has been adjusted but as risk still remains (albeit lesser) and due to changing intensity/impacts of storms, premiums have not significantly reduced. Some areas have seen improvements but overall there has not been a major change in premiums. |
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Councillor D Hayes requested an update and advice on possible available State grant funding for upgrading sporting facilities, which the Jubilee Athletics facility may have been eligible for and if Council are making application. |
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Staff are currently updating the costings and business case for an upgrade of the Bill Jacob Athletics Centre with the intention of submitting an application to the NSW Office of Sport Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund in late February. This is round one of the fund for grants of between $1 million - $5 million. There is expected to be a second round of this fund in 2022/23. |
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Councillor D Hayes requested advice on options to reduce flooding on sections of the Wiradjuri Trail, as access between the off leash areas in Wiradjuri and the wetlands is often cut off. |
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The Murrumbidgee River will begin to flow over the Wiradjuri Trail approximately 145m along the trail from the end of the road within the Wiradjuri Reserve when the river height reaches approximately 5.9m in Wagga Wagga. Options to prevent this from occurring are to install a culvert and raise the trail or install a bridge at this location similar to that 330m further along the trail towards the wetlands. |
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Councillor D Hayes requested that fallen trees blocking the Wiradjuri trail between Wiradjuri Bridge and Gobbagombalin Bridge be add to the list of trees to be cleaned up following the recent storm events. |
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Fallen trees across the Wiradjuri Trail between the Wiradjuri Bridge and Gobbagombalin Bridge have been removed. |
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Councillor D Hayes requested advice and consideration by Council in aligning off street and street parking limits particularly in Peter Street, given the identified anomaly. |
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Defining time zones for the time restricted parking in the four Council off-street car parks along Peter Street will be added to the next Local Traffic Committee meeting agenda for advice and then presented to the Council for consideration. |
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Code of Meeting Practice
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
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
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M-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE - 25 NOVEMBER 2021
Author: Ingrid Hensley
General Manager: Peter Thompson
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The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is an advisory committee of Council. This Report seeks that Council endorse the recommendations made by the Committee at the meeting on 25 November 2021. Those recommendations relate to the role of the Committee in providing independent assurance and assistance to Council on financial reporting, risk management, internal controls, governance, and internal and external audit and accountability responsibilities. |
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That Council endorses the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 25 November 2021. |
Report
The minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 25 November 2021 are presented to Council for adoption.
Financial Implications
Council has granted certain authorities to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee within the scope of its role and responsibilities, as defined within its Charter. As an advisory committee to Council, the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee has no authority to action items that may have a budget and/or resource implication outside of this authority unless Council resolves to adopt the recommendations.
The Reports to the Committee considered financial implications as applicable to those individual matters. These include that the Committee asked to receive the 2020/21 Riverina Regional Library Financial Statements management letter at the February 2022 ARIC Meeting. The Committee also considered the NSW Audit Office Management Letter on the Final Phase of the Audit for the year ended 30 June 2021 and expressed concern in relation to “management action issue one - timeliness of infrastructure property and equipment capitalisation” and requested it be given priority attention with the aim of completion ideally prior to 30 June 2022.
Policy and Legislation
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We are accountable and transparent
Risk Management Issues for Council
The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee assists Council by monitoring its risk exposure and determining if management systems have appropriate risk management processes in place.
Internal / External Consultation
The Chairperson’s report on the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 25 November 2021 will be provided to Councillors in the first Bulletin in 2022.
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Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting Minute 25112021 |
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Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Monday 31 January 2022.
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
CONF-1 |
CONF-1 Proposed Licence Agreement - Dorset Drive, Bomen - Part Lot 22 DP1120176
Author: Matthew Dombrovski
Director: Michael Keys
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Monday 31 January 2022 |
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CONF-2 RFT2022-08 ANDERSON OVAL AMENITIES BUILDING UPGRADE
Author: Luke Fitzgerald
Director: Warren Faulkner
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -
(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
