Agenda
and
Business Paper
To be held on
Wednesday
26 April 2023
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
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NOTICE OF MEETING
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In addition to webcasting council meetings, audio recordings of confidential sessions of Ordinary Meetings of Council are also recorded, but do not form part of the webcast.
WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCILLORS
STATEMENT OF ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS
Councillors are reminded of their Oath or Affirmation of Office made under Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993 and their obligation under Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose and appropriately manage Conflicts of Interest.
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.
Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Wednesday 26 April 2023.
Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER
Wednesday 26 April 2023
CLAUSE PRECIS PAGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 2
REFLECTION 2
APOLOGIES 2
Confirmation of Minutes
CM-1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 3 APRIL 2023 2
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 2
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - NSW HEALTH ROYAL COMMISSION TERMS OF REFERENCE 3
Reports from Staff
RP-1 INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING (IP&R) - DRAFT DOCUMENTS FOR EXHIBITION 5
RP-2 ADVOCACY PLAN REVIEW - 2023 12
RP-3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 17
RP-4 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE 54
Confidential Reports
CONF-1 RFQ2023-533 Airport and Riverside Stage 3 Business Cases 56
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
REFLECTION
Councillors, let us in silence reflect upon our responsibilities to the community which we represent, and to all future generations and faithfully, and impartially, carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in us, to the best of our skill and judgement.
CM-1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 3 APRIL 2023
That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 3 April 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 26 April 2023 |
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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - NSW HEALTH ROYAL COMMISSION TERMS OF REFERENCE
Councillor: Councillor Dan Hayes
Summary: |
Wagga Wagga City Council in collaboration with the Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct Committee identify and submit suggestions for terms of reference for the NSW Health Royal Commission when announced. |
That Council receive a report outlining the possible terms of reference items Wagga Wagga City Council in collaboration with the Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct Committee would like to see included for the proposed NSW Health Royal Commission to further improve the opportunities for more efficient and coordinated health services for the region. |
Report
The new State Government is progressing work on implementing a Royal Commission into health funding. This provides a unique opportunity for Wagga Wagga City Council to advocate for areas to be included in the terms of reference including the health and knowledge precinct and improvement in local health services.
While Royal Commissions are often seen as a deep investigation into failings, they can also examine opportunities for improvements. Ensuring Wagga’s health services and the health and knowledge precinct initiative are included would be beneficial to our region and Wagga Wagga City Council.
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)
Code of Meeting Practice
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Wagga Wagga has strong community leadership and a shared vision for the future
Our leaders represent our community
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
N/A
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 26 April 2023 |
RP-1 |
RP-1 INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING (IP&R) - DRAFT DOCUMENTS FOR EXHIBITION
Author: Scott Gray
Summary: |
Attached for public exhibition are the draft Revised Delivery Program 2022/23 – 2025/26, draft Operational Plan 2023/24, draft Fees and Charges 2023/24 and draft Long Term Financial Plan 2023/24. |
That Council: a place the following documents on public exhibition for 28 days commencing 27 April 2023 and concluding on 25 May 2023: i draft Revised Delivery Program 2022/23 – 2025/26 ii draft Operational Plan 2023/24 iii draft Fees and Charges for the financial year 2023/24 iv draft Long Term Financial Plan 2023/24 b receive a further report after the public exhibition period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the draft documents ii proposing adoption of the draft documents |
Report
Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework
The Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework helps Council discuss funding priorities and service levels with our community, including how these shape our local identity and how we can work together to create a more sustainable future.
Under NSW Government legislation, councils must prepare a number of plans detailing how they intend to deliver works and services in the short and long term.
These plans are based on the community’s priorities and present a balanced approach to planning that considers how our resources can be used to deliver community outcomes.
The 2023/24 Integrated Planning and Reporting Resourcing Strategies and Plans have been formulated together with consideration of the revised Wagga View Community Strategic Plan 2040 (CSP) previously adopted by Council.
A key focus of the attached draft documents is for Council to deliver on the Community Strategic Plan 2040 vision; “In 2040 Wagga will be a thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive community on the Murrumbidgee. Rich in opportunity, choice, learning and environment. Wagga is a place where paths cross and people meet”, which is underpinned by the following strategic directions (themes):
· Community leadership and collaboration;
· Safe and healthy community;
· Growing economy;
· Community place and identity; and
· The environment.
The CSP identifies the objectives that the community wants to head towards over the next ten+ years and also sets out the strategies on how to get there. The CSP sits at the highest level of Council’s planning hierarchy and guides all other Council strategies and plans.
Image 1 – Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) Framework
1. Delivery Program 2022/2026
The Delivery Program (Attachment 1) picks up these strategies and then links them to the principal activities Council will undertake for the period of the Delivery Program (usually four years). These activities guide the actions (services, programs and projects) that will be undertaken by Council each financial year to bring us closer to our shared community vision and goals as identified in the CSP.
2. Operational Plan 2022/23
The Operational Plan (Attachment 2) outlines the actions (services, programs and projects) that Council will undertake each financial year that contribute to achieving the commitments of the Delivery Program and CSP. It identifies the annual budget required to deliver the actions and the responsible service area within Council who will oversee and report on the actions.
3. Long Term Financial Plan
The Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) (Attachment 3) is an essential element of the resourcing strategy which details how the strategic aspirations of Council outlined in the CSP can be achieved in terms of time, money, assets and people.
Council’s LTFP is a ten-year financial planning document with an emphasis on long-term financial sustainability. Financial sustainability is one of the key issues facing local government due to several contributing factors including growing demands for community services and facilities, constrained revenue growth and ageing infrastructure.
The LTFP is formulated by using a number of estimates and assumptions to project the future revenue and expenditure required by Council to deliver those services and projects expected by the community. In doing so, it addresses the resources that impact on the Council’s ability to fund its services and capital works whilst remaining financially sustainable.
As part of the LTFP review process, a financial scenario has been included to address the ongoing infrastructure renewal and maintenance shortfall as identified in Council’s Asset Management Plans, with part-funding to be investigated from a proposed future Special Rate Variation.
As noted in the LTFP and reported recently to Council, the commencement of a Zero Base Budgeting Process will be undertaken to identify required funding to be allocated based on program efficiency and necessity, rather than budget history. This will ensure continuous improvement, business excellence and service efficiency with the review of various functional service areas. This information will be reported back to Councillors to determine if it is to be incorporated into future draft LTFP’s.
Capital Projects
Capital works projects and programs account for over $93 million of the planned activities for the 2023/24 financial year. There are three different categories of capital works; Confirmed ($33.5M), Recurrent ($21.6M) and Pending ($38.7M).
Confirmed Capital projects refer to the new one-off projects Council will undertake during the year. Recurrent capital projects refer to the expenditure allocated on an annual basis for capital works programs. The Pending capital projects are those that are not delivery ready and so require a resolution of Council to proceed.
Below is just a sample of some of the more significant capital works projects (excluding roads) identified as “Confirmed” for the 2023/24 financial year:
One-Off Capital Projects |
2023/24 Budget |
Active Travel Plan |
$750,000 |
GWMC – Construction of new Waste Cell |
$2,900,000 |
GWMC – Plant Shed |
$1,180,000 |
Jim Elphick Tennis Centre Upgrade |
$7,070,000 |
Jubilee Park - Athletics Park |
$3,210,000 |
Roads Funding
The Capital Works Program within the LTFP includes budget amounts for one-off and recurrent funding across the 10 years. For the 2023/24 financial year, there is a total allocation of $28.5M for roads, which includes one-off projects of ($17.7M) and recurrent programs of ($10.8M). The one-off roads projects and recurrent roads program budgets allocated for 2023/24 are shown below:
One-Off Roads Projects |
2023/24 Budget |
Dunns Road Upgrade |
$3,900,000 |
Gregadoo Road Corridor Works |
$2,700,000 |
Keajura Road Upgrade |
$1,600,000 |
Old Narrandera Road Sealing |
$500,000 |
Pine Gully Road Corridor Works |
$2,700,000 |
Regional Roads Repair Block Grant |
$400,000 |
Regional Roads Supplementary Block Grant |
$200,000 |
Upgrade & Repair Roads across the Electorate |
$5,700,000 |
Recurrent Roads Programs |
2023/24 Budget |
Gravel Resheets |
$1,900,000 |
Heavy Patching Program |
$1,000,000 |
Pavement Rehabilitation Program |
$4,300,000 |
Reseal Program (Renewal) |
$2,600,000 |
Urban Asphalt Program |
$1,000,000 |
4. Fees and Charges
In accordance with Section 608 of the Local Government Act 1993, a council may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides.
The services for which an approved fee may be charged include the following provided under the Local Government Act or any other Act or the regulations, by the council:
· supplying a service, product or commodity
· giving information
· providing a service in connection with the exercise of the council’s regulatory functions-including receiving an application for approval, granting an approval, making an inspection and issuing a certificate
· allowing admission to any building or enclosure.
The major change highlighted in the 2023/24 Fees and Charges relates to the increase in the passenger service charge for the Wagga Airport. This has recently been adopted by Council, at the 3 April 2023 meeting, to increase the base rate from $13.60 to $15.80 per passenger with the new rate to commence from 1 August 2023.
Financial Implications
The proposed adoption of the suite of Integrated Planning and reporting documents will be reported to Council 26 June 2023 after all submissions have been reviewed and Council officer responses are provided to Council for overall adoption.
Policy and Legislation
The documents have been created to meet Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements under the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government Regulations 2005.
Link to Strategic Plan
Community Leadership and Collaboration
Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We plan long term
Risk Management Issues for Council
A number of risk management issues were identified and have been actively managed.
A summary of these risks are as follows:
- Lack of engagement from the community
- Inability to meet everyone’s expectations
- Inability to resource and deliver on plans
Internal / External Consultation
20 February 2023
Present: Councillor G Davies, Councillor R Foley, Councillor D Hayes, Councillor M Henderson, Councillor R Kendall, Councillor A Parkins, Councillor J McKinnon.
20 March 2023
Present: Mayor Councillor D Tout, Councillor G Davies, Councillor R Foley, Councillor D Hayes, Councillor M Henderson, Councillor R Kendall, Councillor T Koschel, Councillor A Parkins, Councillor J McKinnon.
27 March 2023
Present: Mayor Councillor D Tout, Councillor G Davies, Councillor R Foley, Councillor D Hayes, Councillor M Henderson, Councillor R Kendall, Councillor T Koschel, Councillor A Parkins, Councillor J McKinnon.
The documents will be placed on public exhibition for a 28-day period commencing from 27 April 2023 and concluding on 25 May 2023. As part of the exhibition period a variety of communication methods will be used, to not only promote the public exhibition period but also promote the purpose of the documents.
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Survey/feedback form(s) |
Connect.Wagga |
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Attachment 1 - Draft Delivery Program 2022/23 -2025/26 - Provided under separate cover |
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Attachment 2 - Draft Operational Plan 2023/24 - Provided under separate cover |
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Attachment 3 - Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2023/24 - Provided under separate cover |
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Attachment 4 - Draft Fees and Charges 2023/24 - Provided under separate cover |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 26 April 2023 |
RP-2 |
RP-2 ADVOCACY PLAN REVIEW - 2023
Author: Scott Gray
Summary: |
Council’s Advocacy Plan provides a guide to address issues that are beyond the capacity of Council. |
That Council: a endorse the Advocacy Plan items contained within this report b note that the Advocacy Plan will be graphically designed and listed on Council’s website c review annually as part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting process |
Report
Council’s Advocacy Plan provides a guide to address issues that are beyond the capacity of Council.
The framework is designed to allow Council and other representative groups to take advantage of advocacy opportunities as they arise.
This plan is also the basis for prioritising projects and funding bids, especially when new funding programs are announced from the Federal and State Governments.
The objectives of Council’s Advocacy Plan is to:
· Set an organisational advocacy agenda and identify priorities in a planned and strategic manner
· Identify key partners and build strong strategic relationships
· Influence key decision makers
· Secure funding for community identified priority projects
· Build trust and confidence in Council as a proactive advocate for the community
Generally, items already covered by other groups such as LGNSW, ALGA and Country Mayors are not included, but these could be considered if items are significant enough for our local community.
Draft Advocacy Plan Items
The list of items below has been derived by reviewing Council’s current Advocacy Plan, seeking feedback from Councillors and by reviewing previous resolutions of Council.
It is important to note that this list will be updated regularly to align with the strategic direction of the city and can be updated by resolution of Council to include items as they arise. It will also be reviewed annually as part of the Integrated Planning & Reporting documentation.
What are we advocating for? |
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Abortion Services |
· We request that the State and Federal Governments, local health district, hospital staff, GPs, and other organisations increase access to medical and surgical abortions. |
Airport |
· We request that the Federal Government renew our lease at the Airport for a term of 50 years with a further 49 year option
· We request significant State and Federal Government funding contributions towards the critical capital works required at the Airport such as the Terminal |
Coercive Control, Abuse and Violence |
· We will advocate for resources and
funding levels that support the front-line services and other organisations |
Cultural Institutions |
· We request that the State Government re-instate multi-year funding for Museums and Galleries allowing for planning and multi-year program commitments in meeting community needs |
Education Services |
· We will advocate for the Federal Government to support the regional university sector to allow more students and build the skills for needed professions for our area · We will advocate for Charles Sturt University (CSU) to grow the courses available at the Wagga Wagga campus and not cut or relocate courses and jobs from this campus · We will advocate for TAFE NSW to customise qualifications and training packages to meet the needs of our migrant and refugee community. Combining qualifications with literacy and numeracy skills. · We will advocate for the State Government to meet the goal in the “A 20-Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW” (February 2021) of investigating specialised vocational and technical high schools such as in fields of advanced manufacturing, robotics, or other technology in Wagga. |
Health Services |
· We will advocate for the ongoing roll out of the Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge precinct by the State Government across the entire Murrumbidgee Health District · We will advocate for the provision of health services not currently available in Wagga Wagga · We will advocate for an increase to permanent specialists in Wagga Wagga for the continuity of care for patients |
Inland Rail |
· We request that alternative alignments for Inland Rail be considered to limit the impacts within the City of Wagga Wagga caused by the routing of trains through the centre of the city |
Lake Albert |
· We request State and/or Federal Government funding contributions towards the Lake Albert Pipeline project and other necessary works within the precinct |
Net Zero |
· We will advocate for the State and Federal Government to provide support to our community to reach 50% reduction in emissions compared to 2005 levels by 2030 and to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050 |
Social and Affordable Housing |
· We will advocate to and collaborate with State Government and other key providers to plan for and deliver social and affordable housing that works towards increasing supply and meeting the increasing need in Wagga Wagga and surrounding rural areas. |
Special Activation Precinct (SAP) |
· We will advocate for Federal and State Government development in the SAP precinct together with financial support from those levels of Government for private industry to establish in the precinct.
· We request State and Federal Funding to secure new industry and development in the location of the RIFL facility and the Special Activation Precinct. |
Transport |
· We will continue to advocate for the State Government to duplicate Gobbagombalin Bridge · We request that the State and/or Federal Government identify a solution for a future heavy vehicle bypass · We request significant additional funding from the State and Federal Government to utilise on maintaining our local road network |
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Wagga Wagga City Council’s Advocacy Plan
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Wagga Wagga has strong community leadership and a shared vision for the future
Our leaders represent our community
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
Internal discussions were held before Councillor Workshops on 30 January 2023 and 6 March 2023.
It is not proposed to put the plan through a formal public exhibition process, but instead promote the plan through social media and Council news stories. If feedback is received this will be presented to Councillors as part of a regular review process
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One-on-one meeting(s) |
Community meeting(s) |
Stakeholder workshop(s) |
Drop-in session(s) |
Survey/feedback form(s) |
Connect.Wagga |
Email newsletter |
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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 26 April 2023 |
RP-3 |
RP-3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
Author: Carolyn Rodney
Summary: |
This report is for Council to consider information presented on the 2022/23 budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, and details Council’s external investments and performance as at 31 March 2023. |
That Council: a approve the proposed 2022/23 budget variations for the month ended 31 March 2023 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2022/23 Long Term Financial Plan Capital Works Program including new projects and timing adjustments c note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (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 of 31 March 2023 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 e accept the grant funding offers as presented in this report |
Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) forecasts a balanced budget position as of 31 March 2023.
The balanced budget position excludes the Wagga Wagga Airport estimated deficit result for the financial year – as previously reported to Council, 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 March when compared to budget ($437,335 up on the monthly budget). This is mainly due to better than budgeted returns on Council’s investment portfolio, as a result of the ongoing movement in the interest rate environment, as well as a positive movement in Councils NSW T-Corp Managed Fund for the month.
Request for Financial Assistance – amendment to financial assistance amount
Council resolved at its 21 November 2022 Council meeting the following:
The $14,642 financial assistance amount was based on the following:
Item |
Total Request for Assistance |
Staff Recommendation for funding |
Theatre hire – Community fee |
$7,650 |
$7,650 |
Staffing |
$13,984 |
$6,992 |
Contingency/other eg additional staffing required |
$2,666 |
$2,500* |
Total |
$24,300 |
$17,142 |
Contribution paid to date* |
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Balance recommended for funding assistance |
$14,642 |
The event has now been held and with actual costs known, the following is the amended financial assistance amount:
$ 7,350 – Theatre hire – Community fee (incorrect amount in estimate)
$ 5,232 – 50% of the actual $10,464 staffing costs
$12,582
Based on the actual costs, Council officers have now deemed it appropriate to revise the financial assistance down to $12,582.
Key Performance Indicators
OPERATING INCOME
Total operating income is 79% of approved budget and is trending above budget for the month of March 2023. This is due to increased revenue from Interest on Investments, with more detail included in the Interest on Investments section of the report below including a variation to budget.
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 95% when compared to budget.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenditure is 75% of approved budget which is on track for the end of March.
CAPITAL INCOME
Total capital income is 70% 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 in relation to expenditure incurred on the projects. This income also includes the sale of property (including the recent sale of Bomen land) as well as plant and equipment.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Total capital expenditure
including commitments is 62% of approved budget with some purchase orders being
raised for the full contract amounts for multi-year projects. Excluding
commitments, the total expenditure is 29% when compared to the approved budget.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT |
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BUDGET ADJ |
APPROVED BUDGET |
YTD ACTUAL EXCL COMMT'S 2022/23 |
COMMT'S 2022/23 |
YTD ACTUAL + COMMT'S |
YTD % OF BUD |
Revenue |
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Rates & Annual Charges |
(75,524,168) |
(630,214) |
(76,154,382) |
(56,838,720) |
0 |
(56,838,720) |
75% |
User Charges & Fees |
(27,844,136) |
(626,935) |
(28,471,071) |
(21,395,951) |
0 |
(21,395,951) |
75% |
Other Revenues |
(2,769,503) |
(202,000) |
(2,971,503) |
(2,338,884) |
0 |
(2,338,884) |
79% |
Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes |
(13,524,889) |
246,895 |
(13,277,993) |
(12,542,382) |
0 |
(12,542,382) |
94% |
Grants & Contributions provided for Capital Purposes |
(36,295,253) |
(30,206,685) |
(66,501,938) |
(33,812,548) |
0 |
(33,812,548) |
51% |
Interest & Investment Revenue |
(1,828,128) |
0 |
(1,828,128) |
(4,293,448) |
0 |
(4,293,448) |
235% |
Other Income |
(1,406,222) |
(54,000) |
(1,460,222) |
(1,148,566) |
0 |
(1,148,566) |
79% |
Total Revenue |
(159,192,300) |
(31,472,939) |
(190,665,238) |
(132,370,499) |
0 |
(132,370,499) |
69% |
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Expenses |
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Employee Benefits & On-Costs |
51,315,412 |
841,605 |
52,157,018 |
34,704,085 |
0 |
34,704,085 |
67% |
Borrowing Costs |
3,268,989 |
0 |
3,268,989 |
2,273,578 |
0 |
2,273,578 |
70% |
Materials & Services |
36,542,674 |
13,190,589 |
49,733,263 |
31,451,724 |
8,869,772 |
40,321,496 |
81% |
Depreciation & Amortisation |
43,196,051 |
0 |
43,196,051 |
32,397,038 |
0 |
32,397,038 |
75% |
Other Expenses |
1,866,271 |
2,078,121 |
3,944,392 |
3,941,778 |
15,511 |
3,957,289 |
100% |
Total Expenses |
136,189,398 |
16,110,315 |
152,299,713 |
104,768,203 |
8,885,284 |
113,653,487 |
75% |
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Net Operating (Profit)/Loss |
(23,002,902) |
(15,362,623) |
(38,365,525) |
(27,602,296) |
8,885,284 |
(18,717,012) |
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Net Operating Result Before Capital (Profit)/Loss |
13,292,351 |
14,844,062 |
28,136,413 |
6,210,252 |
8,885,284 |
15,095,535 |
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Capital Expenditure - One Off Confirmed |
13,638,521 |
67,481,056 |
81,119,578 |
21,930,010 |
30,106,009 |
52,036,019 |
64% |
Capital Expenditure - Recurrent |
18,890,352 |
8,390,037 |
27,280,388 |
7,997,706 |
9,266,773 |
17,264,479 |
63% |
Capital Expenditure - Pending Projects |
59,770,944 |
(56,508,230) |
3,262,713 |
4,390 |
0 |
4,390 |
0% |
Loan Repayments |
7,571,681 |
0 |
7,571,681 |
4,928,761 |
0 |
4,928,761 |
65% |
New Loan Borrowings |
(17,458,537) |
11,894,915 |
(5,563,622) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0% |
Sale of Assets |
(880,181) |
(4,037,359) |
(4,917,540) |
(15,911,934) |
0 |
(15,911,934) |
324% |
Net Movements Reserves |
(15,333,827) |
(11,857,795) |
(27,191,622) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0% |
Total Cap/Res Movements |
66,198,954 |
15,362,623 |
81,561,577 |
18,948,932 |
39,372,782 |
58,321,714 |
|
|
|||||||
Net Result after Depreciation |
43,196,052 |
0 |
43,196,052 |
(8,653,363) |
48,258,066 |
39,604,702 |
|
|
|||||||
Add back Depreciation Expense |
43,196,051 |
0 |
43,196,051 |
32,397,038 |
0 |
32,397,038 |
75% |
|
|||||||
Cash Budget (Surplus)/Deficit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(41,050,402) |
48,258,066 |
7,207,664 |
|
Years 2-10 Long Term Financial Plan (Surplus) /Deficit*
Description |
Budget 2023/24 |
Budget 2024/25 |
Budget 2025/26 |
Budget 2026/27 |
Budget 2027/28 |
Budget 2028/29 |
Budget 2029/30 |
Budget 2030/31 |
Budget 2031/32 |
Adopted Bottom Line (Surplus) / Deficit |
1,163,681 |
1,205,672 |
4,377,581 |
4,833,506 |
2,199,382 |
1,967,334 |
1,257,474 |
1,234,053 |
418,437 |
Adopted Bottom Line Adjustments |
26,080 |
27,297 |
40,051 |
41,342 |
42,673 |
44,042 |
45,454 |
46,907 |
93,404 |
Revised Bottom Line (Surplus) / Deficit |
1,189,761 |
1,232,969 |
4,417,632 |
4,874,848 |
2,242,055 |
2,011,376 |
1,302,928 |
1,280,960 |
511,841 |
* This table does not include any proposed adjustments to the draft 2023/24 LTFP budget process
2022/23 Revised Budget Result – (Surplus) / Deficit |
$’000s |
Original 2022/23 Budget Result as adopted by Council Total Budget Variations approved to date Budget Variations for March 2023 |
$0K $0K $0K |
Proposed Revised Budget result for 31 March 2023 - (Surplus) / Deficit |
$0K |
The proposed Operating and Capital Budget Variations for 31 March 2023 which affect the current 2022/23 financial year are listed below.
Budget Variation |
Amount |
Funding Source |
Net Impact (Fav)/ Unfav |
|
1 – Community Leadership and Collaboration |
|
|||
Interest on Investments |
($2,871K) |
S94 Reserve Interest $30K Sewer Reserve Interest $386K Solid Waste Reserve $82K PCYC Contribution $2,373K |
Nil |
|
Council has exceeded its interest on investments budget for the 2022/23 financial year. This is a result of higher than originally anticipated portfolio balances and the recent increases in the cash rate, increasing from 0.10% in April 2022 to 3.60% in March 2023. It is proposed to use the general fund portion of this increase to fund Councils PCYC contribution, after Council did not receive ministerial approval to fund Councils contribution from an internal loan from its Sewer fund. Job Consolidation: 18787 |
|
|||
2 – Safe and Healthy Community |
|
|||
Oura Community Skate Park Construction |
$10K |
Office of Responsible Gambling Grant Funding ($10K) |
Nil |
|
Council has been successful in securing NSW Government grant funds of $107K under the Community Development Fund 2022 Grants Program for the construction of the Oura Community Skate Park. The total required project budget is $127K, with Council to contribute $20K from the existing Village Community Facilities budget in 2023/24. This project will be delivered over 2 financial years: 2022/23 $10K + 2023/24 $117K. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidation: 22112 |
|
|||
3 – Growing Economy |
|
|||
Destination Management Plan |
$45K |
Existing Visitor Economy and Events Operational Budgets ($45K) |
Nil |
|
A Riverina Murray Destination Management Plan (DMP) has recently been completed and to ensure alignment, a Wagga Wagga DMP will now be developed to provide a strategic framework for the City’s continued visitor economy’s growth and provide a document to leverage future funding. Council’s Events Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2024, identifies the opportunity to further develop Wagga Wagga as a visitor destination location. This project aligns to Strategic Goal 3 Increase Economic Impact and Strategic Goal 3.2 Grow new visitor markets that align to key (new) product/destination initiatives to increase economic contribution. It is proposed to fund the variation from existing Visitor Economy and Events operational budgets. With existing allocated funding of $17K, this variation will bring the total project budget to $62K. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2024 Job Consolidation: 21304 |
|
|||
4 – Community Place and Identity |
||||
Regional Youth Radio Program |
$20K |
Department of Regional NSW Grant Funding ($20K) |
Nil |
|
Council has been successful in obtaining NSW Regional Youth grant funding to bring professional podcasting training to Wagga Wagga. This funding is to be used for up to 10 young people (14 to 25 years) from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The aim is to create 90 minutes of content with young people about growing up regionally with language, culture and identity. The podcast workshops are scheduled for April 2023 to be hosted in the Wagga Wagga City Library. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2023 Job Consolidation: 22201 |
|
|||
5 – The Environment |
||||
North Wagga Flood Mitigation Study |
$40K |
Stormwater Levy Reserve ($40K) |
Nil |
|
Additional funds are required for the North Wagga Flood Mitigation Study. The additional funds are required due to the need for a significant contribution from staff for the Peer Review and increased costs required to restart the original project after a three year delay. It is proposed to fund the variation from the Stormwater Levy Reserve. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2023 Job Consolidation: 19555 |
|
|||
Destination Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation |
$47K |
NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change Grant ($22K) Existing Operational Budgets ($25K) |
Nil |
|
Council has been successful in securing NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change grant funds under the Drive Electric NSW EV Destination Charging Grants Round 1. This will allow for the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at four locations across the Local Government Area: Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre, Apex Park – Lake Albert, Bolton Park Precinct & Oasis and the Civic Centre Precinct. It is proposed to fund Councils contribution from existing operational budgets. The ongoing annual maintenance/software costs are $660 per unit with grant funds covering 50% of the cost for the first two years with the balance funded from revenue generated from the usage of the Charging Stations. It is proposed for any additional income generated above the maintenance/software costs to be restricted in the Net Zero Emissions Reserve to assist with any unforeseen maintenance/vandalism costs in the future. Estimated Completion: 31 August 2023 Job Consolidations: 22246 & 22247 |
|
|||
Detailed Site Investigation – Travers Street |
$47K |
Solid Waste Reserve ($47K) |
Nil |
|
Funding is requested to enable a certified contaminated land consultant to undertake a detailed site investigation at Lot 2, DP 1008050 Travers Street Wagga Wagga. The detailed site investigation (DSI) will use available historical information to conclude suitability of the site for future residential use and/or define areas which may be unsuitable and require additional assessment/remediation to make suitable. The works are being undertaken in response to the key worker accommodation shortage. An accredited audit will follow the DSI. The site is currently listed on Council’s contaminated land register and is zoned for medium density residential use. It is proposed to fund the variation from the Solid Waste Reserve, given the previous use of the site as a landfill. Estimated Completion: 30 June 2023 Job Consolidations: 70193 |
|
|||
|
$0K |
|||
The following one-off capital projects were presented and discussed with Councillors at the recent 2023/24 Budget Workshops and are listed below for adoption:
Job No. |
Project Title* |
2022/23 Proposed Confirmed |
2023/24 Proposed Confirmed |
2024/25 Proposed Pending |
22222 |
Alan Turner Depot – Worker on Foot Upgrade |
|
$343,358 |
|
22223 |
Alan Turner Depot – Security Gate Main Entry/Exit (originally proposed in 2023/24) |
$115,000 |
|
|
22224 |
Alan Turner Depot – Outdoor Seating/ Amenities Block |
|
|
$5,000 |
22225 |
Civic Theatre – External Wall Cladding (Stage 2) |
|
$205,000 |
|
22226 |
Civic Theatre- Balcony Retiling & Waterproofing |
|
|
$165,000 |
22227 |
Civic Theatre – Internal Stage Safe Working at Heights System |
|
|
$73,000 |
45128 |
LMC Sheep & Goat Electronic (EiD) System Feasibility Study |
|
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
22324 |
Upgrade & Repair Roads Across the Electorate |
|
$5,714,359 |
|
21930 |
Shade Sails in Local Villages |
|
$90,000 |
|
22321 |
Upgrade Wagga’s Footpath Network |
|
$50,000 |
|
22322 |
Improved Pedestrian Access in Turvey Park |
|
$35,000 |
|
22317 |
Lake Albert Pipeline |
|
$7,000,000 |
|
2022/23 Capital Works Summary
Approved Budget |
Proposed Movement |
Proposed Budget |
|
One-off |
$81,119,578 |
$171,556 |
$81,291,134 |
Recurrent |
$27,280,388 |
$0 |
$27,280,388 |
Pending |
$3,262,713 |
$0 |
$3,262,713 |
Total Capital Works |
$111,662,679 |
$171,556 |
$111,834,235 |
Current Restrictions
RESERVES SUMMARY |
|||||
31 MARCH 2023 |
|||||
|
CLOSING BALANCE 2021/22 |
ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2022/23 |
BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 13.3.2023 |
PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution* |
BALANCE AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Externally Restricted |
|
|
|
|
|
Developer Contributions - Section 7.11 |
(31,045,478) |
7,213,679 |
(7,421,600) |
(29,907) |
(31,283,306) |
Developer Contributions - Section 7.12 |
(278,187) |
(28,179) |
0 |
|
(306,366) |
Developer Contributions - Stormwater Section 64 |
(7,112,864) |
(786,229) |
281,476 |
|
(7,617,617) |
Sewer Fund |
(32,439,399) |
673,962 |
2,228,876 |
(386,015) |
(29,922,576) |
Solid Waste |
(24,880,735) |
7,737,392 |
(3,486,453) |
(34,929) |
(20,664,725) |
Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants & Contributions |
(4,195,951) |
|
4,195,951 |
|
0 |
SRV Levee Reserve |
(6,357,282) |
0 |
57,520 |
|
(6,299,762) |
Stormwater Levy |
(5,150,281) |
35,773 |
610,957 |
40,000 |
(4,463,551) |
Total Externally Restricted |
(111,460,179) |
14,846,399 |
(3,533,272) |
(410,851) |
(100,557,903) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Internally Restricted |
|
|
|||
Additional Special Variation (ASV) |
0 |
0 |
(630,214) |
|
(630,214) |
Airport |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
Art Gallery |
(3,804) |
0 |
0 |
|
(3,804) |
Bridge Replacement |
(296,805) |
0 |
60,000 |
|
(236,805) |
Buildings |
(1,088,635) |
(23,658) |
258,460 |
|
(853,832) |
CCTV |
(100,843) |
30,633 |
30,000 |
|
(40,211) |
Cemetery |
(882,761) |
(226,784) |
46,123 |
|
(1,063,421) |
Civic Theatre |
(44,048) |
0 |
43,922 |
|
(127) |
Civil Infrastructure |
(9,317,219) |
1,598,454 |
(326,175) |
|
(8,044,940) |
Community Works |
(159,648) |
140,317 |
12,555 |
|
(6,776) |
Council Election |
(235,385) |
(112,845) |
49,085 |
|
(299,146) |
Economic Development |
(419,160) |
60,000 |
349,832 |
|
(9,328) |
Emergency Events Reserve |
(639,548) |
(120,142) |
(275,120) |
|
(1,034,810) |
Employee Leave Entitlements Gen Fund |
(3,453,655) |
0 |
0 |
|
(3,453,655) |
Environmental Conservation |
(116,578) |
41,578 |
0 |
|
(75,000) |
Event Attraction |
(491,893) |
0 |
210,249 |
|
(281,644) |
Financial Assistance Grants in Advance |
(8,536,837) |
0 |
8,536,837 |
|
0 |
Grant Co-Funding |
(500,000) |
0 |
0 |
|
(500,000) |
Gravel Pit Restoration |
(816,897) |
3,333 |
0 |
|
(813,564) |
Information Services |
(1,835,475) |
(507,158) |
179,643 |
|
(2,162,990) |
Insurance Variations |
(50,000) |
0 |
0 |
|
(50,000) |
Internal Loans |
(3,649,517) |
(201,545) |
(343,710) |
|
(4,194,772) |
Lake Albert Improvements |
(105,839) |
(21,366) |
0 |
|
(127,205) |
Library |
0 |
(171,724) |
0 |
|
(171,724) |
Livestock Marketing Centre |
(6,032,463) |
685,981 |
2,177,470 |
|
(3,169,012) |
|
CLOSING BALANCE 2021/22 |
ADOPTED RESERVE TRANSFERS 2022/23 |
BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED UP TO COUNCIL MEETING 13.3.2023 |
PROPOSED CHANGES for Council Resolution* |
BALANCE AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 |
Museum Acquisitions |
(39,378) |
10,000 |
15,000 |
|
(14,378) |
Net Zero Emissions |
(394,001) |
0 |
321,212 |
|
(72,790) |
Oasis Reserve |
(1,085,465) |
(63,900) |
428,554 |
|
(720,810) |
Parks & Recreation Projects |
(1,356,795) |
(33,906) |
706,822 |
|
(683,879) |
Parks Water |
0 |
(180,000) |
0 |
|
(180,000) |
Planning Legals |
(100,000) |
0 |
0 |
|
(100,000) |
Plant Replacement |
(4,335,819) |
(723,537) |
2,658,372 |
|
(2,400,984) |
Project Carryovers |
(3,098,056) |
0 |
3,098,056 |
|
0 |
Public Art |
(211,155) |
106,595 |
34,893 |
|
(69,667) |
Sister Cities |
(50,000) |
10,000 |
7,000 |
|
(33,000) |
Stormwater Drainage |
(158,178) |
0 |
48,000 |
|
(110,178) |
Strategic Real Property |
(766,176) |
0 |
(1,611,857) |
|
(2,378,032) |
Subdivision Tree Planting |
(368,640) |
20,000 |
0 |
|
(348,640) |
Unexpended External Loans |
(3,143,977) |
74,744 |
2,909,068 |
|
(160,165) |
Workers Compensation |
(211,112) |
|
50,963 |
|
(160,149) |
Total Internally Restricted |
(54,095,762) |
395,070 |
19,045,039 |
0 |
(34,655,653) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Restricted |
(165,555,941) |
15,241,469 |
15,511,767 |
(410,851) |
(135,213,556) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Unrestricted |
(11,494,000) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(11,494,000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments |
(177,049,941) |
15,241,469 |
15,511,767 |
(410,851) |
(146,707,556) |
CONSULTANCY & LEGAL EXPENSES BUDGET REVIEW STATEMENT * |
||||||||
31 MARCH 2023 |
||||||||
|
|
Approved Changes |
|
|
|
|
||
|
BUDGET 2022/23 |
SEPTEMBER QTR BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED TO DATE |
DECEMBER QTR BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED TO DATE |
MARCH QTR BUDGET VARIATIONS APPROVED TO DATE |
REVISED BUDGET |
PROJECTED YEAR END RESULT |
ACTUAL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Consultancy Expenses |
128,427 |
30,000 |
59,152 |
224 |
217,803 |
217,803 |
147,891 |
|
|
|
|||||||
Legal Expenses |
246,354 |
44,183 |
22,264 |
17,163 |
329,964 |
329,964 |
436,771 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Please note that this table only includes expenses costed to the relevant consultancy and legals types in the finance ledger. |
Investment Summary as at 31 March 2023
In accordance with Regulation 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, details of Wagga Wagga City Council’s external investments are outlined below.
Institution |
Rating |
Closing
Balance |
Closing
Balance |
March |
March |
Investment |
Maturity |
Term |
At Call Accounts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NAB |
AA- |
234,127 |
155,168 |
3.60% |
0.07% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
CBA |
AA- |
13,630,982 |
11,907,655 |
3.60% |
5.56% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
CBA |
AA- |
17,092,310 |
17,136,071 |
3.65% |
8.00% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
9,211,708 |
9,237,462 |
3.35% |
4.31% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total At Call Accounts |
|
40,169,127 |
38,436,355 |
3.56% |
17.94% |
|
|
|
Short Term Deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.22% |
0.93% |
20/04/2022 |
20/04/2023 |
12 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.68% |
0.93% |
8/06/2022 |
8/06/2023 |
12 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.70% |
0.47% |
15/11/2022 |
15/11/2023 |
12 |
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.55% |
0.93% |
30/11/2022 |
30/11/2023 |
12 |
CBA |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.69% |
0.47% |
30/01/2023 |
30/01/2024 |
12 |
Total Short Term Deposits |
|
8,000,000 |
8,000,000 |
3.79% |
3.73% |
|
|
|
Medium Term Deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BOQ |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.20% |
0.93% |
4/01/2022 |
4/01/2024 |
24 |
BOQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.78% |
0.47% |
1/06/2022 |
3/06/2024 |
24 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.93% |
28/06/2021 |
29/06/2026 |
60 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.80% |
0.93% |
15/11/2021 |
17/11/2025 |
48 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.15% |
0.47% |
8/07/2019 |
10/07/2023 |
48 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.03% |
0.93% |
6/11/2019 |
6/11/2024 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.83% |
0.93% |
28/11/2019 |
28/11/2024 |
60 |
Judo Bank |
BBB- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.30% |
0.47% |
3/12/2021 |
4/12/2023 |
24 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.47% |
6/01/2020 |
8/01/2024 |
48 |
BOQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.47% |
28/02/2020 |
28/02/2025 |
60 |
Police Credit Union |
NR |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
2.20% |
0.47% |
1/04/2020 |
1/04/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.85% |
0.47% |
29/05/2020 |
29/05/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.86% |
0.47% |
1/06/2020 |
2/06/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.93% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.75% |
0.93% |
25/06/2020 |
25/06/2025 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.60% |
0.93% |
29/06/2020 |
28/06/2024 |
48 |
ICBC |
A |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
5.07% |
1.40% |
30/06/2022 |
30/06/2027 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.42% |
0.93% |
7/07/2020 |
8/07/2024 |
48 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.93% |
17/08/2020 |
18/08/2025 |
60 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.47% |
7/09/2020 |
8/09/2025 |
60 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.93% |
14/09/2020 |
15/09/2025 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
0.60% |
0.47% |
14/09/2021 |
14/09/2023 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.30% |
0.47% |
25/05/2022 |
27/11/2023 |
18 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.20% |
0.47% |
7/12/2020 |
8/12/2025 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.95% |
0.93% |
29/01/2021 |
29/01/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.08% |
0.47% |
22/02/2021 |
20/02/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.25% |
0.93% |
3/03/2021 |
2/03/2026 |
60 |
Summerland CU |
NR |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
0.75% |
0.47% |
29/04/2021 |
28/04/2023 |
24 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.40% |
0.93% |
21/06/2021 |
19/06/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.65% |
0.93% |
25/06/2021 |
26/06/2023 |
24 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.93% |
25/06/2021 |
25/06/2026 |
60 |
ICBC |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.32% |
0.47% |
25/08/2021 |
25/08/2026 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
0.65% |
0.93% |
31/08/2021 |
31/08/2023 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.93% |
18/10/2021 |
17/10/2024 |
36 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.56% |
0.93% |
30/11/2021 |
29/11/2024 |
36 |
Westpac |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.93% |
8/02/2022 |
10/02/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.40% |
0.93% |
9/03/2022 |
10/03/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.00% |
0.93% |
10/03/2022 |
11/03/2024 |
24 |
MyState |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
2.20% |
0.93% |
2/03/2022 |
3/03/2025 |
36 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.28% |
0.93% |
26/04/2022 |
26/04/2024 |
24 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.78% |
0.93% |
4/05/2022 |
6/05/2024 |
24 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.99% |
0.93% |
4/05/2022 |
5/05/2025 |
36 |
ING Bank |
A |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
3.76% |
0.47% |
23/05/2022 |
23/05/2024 |
24 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
3.95% |
0.93% |
6/06/2022 |
6/06/2024 |
24 |
Australian Unity |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.15% |
0.93% |
8/06/2022 |
11/06/2024 |
24 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.40% |
0.93% |
22/06/2022 |
14/12/2023 |
18 |
MyState |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.45% |
0.93% |
29/06/2022 |
28/06/2024 |
24 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.50% |
0.47% |
7/07/2022 |
7/07/2025 |
36 |
CBA |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.25% |
0.47% |
12/08/2022 |
12/08/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
4.55% |
1.40% |
29/08/2022 |
29/08/2025 |
36 |
Australian Military Bank |
BBB+ |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.55% |
0.93% |
2/09/2022 |
2/09/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.40% |
0.47% |
9/09/2022 |
9/09/2025 |
36 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.70% |
0.47% |
4/10/2022 |
4/10/2024 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.95% |
0.93% |
21/10/2022 |
21/10/2024 |
24 |
ICBC |
A |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.20% |
0.93% |
21/10/2022 |
21/10/2025 |
36 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.75% |
0.47% |
15/11/2022 |
14/11/2024 |
24 |
AMP |
BBB |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
4.80% |
0.47% |
21/11/2022 |
20/11/2025 |
36 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
4.75% |
0.93% |
16/12/2022 |
16/12/2024 |
24 |
Police Credit Union |
NR |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
5.04% |
0.93% |
15/02/2023 |
17/02/2025 |
24 |
Police Credit Union |
NR |
0 |
2,000,000 |
4.94% |
0.93% |
14/03/2023 |
14/03/2025 |
24 |
P&N Bank |
BBB |
0 |
2,000,000 |
5.00% |
0.93% |
14/03/2023 |
15/03/2027 |
48 |
Hume Bank |
BBB+ |
0 |
2,000,000 |
4.75% |
0.93% |
31/03/2023 |
31/03/2025 |
24 |
Total Medium Term Deposits |
|
98,000,000 |
104,000,000 |
2.79% |
48.53% |
|
|
|
Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Westpac |
AA- |
2,516,059 |
2,522,863 |
BBSW + 88 |
1.18% |
16/05/2019 |
16/08/2024 |
63 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
1,255,167 |
1,258,965 |
BBSW + 78 |
0.59% |
30/07/2019 |
30/07/2024 |
60 |
ANZ |
AA- |
2,006,922 |
2,012,563 |
BBSW + 77 |
0.94% |
29/08/2019 |
29/08/2024 |
60 |
HSBC |
AA- |
2,520,170 |
2,502,928 |
BBSW + 83 |
1.17% |
27/09/2019 |
27/09/2024 |
60 |
ANZ |
AA- |
1,512,354 |
1,516,810 |
BBSW + 76 |
0.71% |
16/01/2020 |
16/01/2025 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,014,975 |
2,020,565 |
BBSW + 77 |
0.94% |
21/01/2020 |
21/01/2025 |
60 |
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
1,102,538 |
1,104,663 |
BBSW + 112 |
0.52% |
4/02/2020 |
4/02/2025 |
60 |
Macquarie Bank |
A+ |
2,004,690 |
2,010,277 |
BBSW + 84 |
0.94% |
12/02/2020 |
12/02/2025 |
60 |
BOQ Covered |
AAA |
554,217 |
555,832 |
BBSW + 107 |
0.26% |
14/05/2020 |
14/05/2025 |
60 |
Credit Suisse |
A+ |
1,296,290 |
1,299,421 |
BBSW + 115 |
0.61% |
26/05/2020 |
26/05/2023 |
36 |
UBS |
A+ |
1,504,781 |
1,503,186 |
BBSW + 87 |
0.70% |
30/07/2020 |
30/07/2025 |
60 |
Bank of China Australia |
A |
1,503,206 |
1,508,140 |
BBSW + 78 |
0.70% |
27/10/2020 |
27/10/2023 |
36 |
CBA |
AA- |
1,997,213 |
2,002,620 |
BBSW + 70 |
0.93% |
14/01/2022 |
14/01/2027 |
60 |
Rabobank |
A+ |
1,991,851 |
1,996,958 |
BBSW + 73 |
0.93% |
27/01/2022 |
27/01/2027 |
60 |
Newcastle Permanent |
BBB |
982,288 |
982,112 |
BBSW + 100 |
0.46% |
10/02/2022 |
10/02/2027 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,384,935 |
2,391,482 |
BBSW + 72 |
1.12% |
25/02/2022 |
25/02/2027 |
60 |
Bendigo-Adelaide |
BBB+ |
1,666,009 |
1,653,256 |
BBSW + 98 |
0.77% |
17/03/2022 |
17/03/2025 |
36 |
ANZ |
AA- |
2,007,903 |
2,013,960 |
BBSW + 97 |
0.94% |
12/05/2022 |
12/05/2027 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
1,709,387 |
1,714,749 |
BBSW + 90 |
0.80% |
30/05/2022 |
30/05/2025 |
36 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
903,817 |
905,329 |
BBSW + 93 |
0.42% |
22/08/2022 |
22/08/2025 |
36 |
ANZ |
AA- |
2,534,565 |
2,542,756 |
BBSW + 120 |
1.19% |
4/11/2022 |
4/11/2027 |
60 |
NAB |
AA- |
2,527,623 |
2,536,425 |
BBSW + 120 |
1.18% |
25/11/2022 |
25/11/2027 |
60 |
Suncorp |
A+ |
1,121,284 |
1,110,388 |
BBSW + 125 |
0.52% |
14/12/2022 |
14/12/2027 |
60 |
CBA |
AA- |
2,028,699 |
2,033,676 |
BBSW + 115 |
0.95% |
13/01/2023 |
13/01/2028 |
60 |
Bank Australia |
BBB |
1,906,397 |
1,908,806 |
BBSW + 155 |
0.89% |
22/02/2023 |
22/02/2027 |
48 |
Total Floating Rate Notes - Senior Debt |
|
43,553,340 |
43,608,729 |
|
20.35% |
|
|
|
Fixed Rate Bonds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ING Covered |
AAA |
659,377 |
673,574 |
1.10% |
0.31% |
19/08/2021 |
19/08/2026 |
60 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.00% |
1.40% |
24/08/2021 |
16/12/2024 |
40 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.50% |
1.40% |
24/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
BoQ |
BBB+ |
1,717,805 |
1,754,235 |
2.10% |
0.82% |
27/10/2021 |
27/10/2026 |
60 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.93% |
6/08/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
64 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.50% |
0.47% |
14/07/2021 |
15/12/2026 |
65 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.30% |
0.93% |
29/04/2021 |
15/06/2026 |
61 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.93% |
30/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
60 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
1,000,000 |
1,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.47% |
20/11/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
61 |
Northern Territory Treasury |
AA- |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
1.00% |
0.93% |
21/10/2020 |
15/12/2025 |
62 |
Total Fixed Rate Bonds |
|
18,377,182 |
18,427,809 |
1.30% |
8.60% |
|
|
|
Managed Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NSW Tcorp |
NR |
1,789,798 |
1,815,443 |
1.43% |
0.85% |
17/03/2014 |
1/03/2028 |
167 |
Total Managed Funds |
|
1,789,798 |
1,815,443 |
1.43% |
0.85% |
|
|
|
TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH |
|
209,889,446 |
214,288,336 |
|
100.00% |
|
|
|
LESS: RIVERINA REGIONAL LIBRARY (RRL) CASH AT BANK |
|
2,460,514 |
2,451,399 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL WWCC CASH ASSETS, CASH |
|
207,428,932 |
211,836,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
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 18%, with Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) around 20%, fixed rate bonds around 9% and growth funds around 1% of the portfolio.
Council’s investment portfolio is well diversified in complying assets across the entire credit spectrum. It is also well diversified from a rating perspective. Credit quality is diversified and is predominately invested amongst the investment grade Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs) (being BBB- or higher), with a smaller allocation to unrated ADIs.
All investments are within the defined Policy limits, as outlined in the Rating Allocation chart below:
Investment Portfolio Balance
Council’s investment portfolio balance has increased over the past month, up from $207.43M to $211.84M.
Monthly Investment Movements
Redemptions/Sales – Council did not redeem or sell any investment securities during March 2023.
New Investments – Council purchased the following investment securities during March 2023:
Institution and Type |
Amount |
Investment Term |
Interest Rate |
Comments |
Police Credit Union (Unrated) Term Deposit |
$2M |
2 years |
4.94% |
The Police Credit Union rate of 4.94% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The next best rate for this term was 4.90%. |
P&N Bank (BBB) Term Deposit |
$2M |
4 years |
5.00% |
The P&N Bank rate of 5.00% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The next best rate for this term was 4.59%. |
Hume Bank (BBB+) Term Deposit |
$2M |
2 years |
4.75% |
The Hume Bank rate of 4.75% compared favourably to the rest of the market for this term. The next best rate for this term was 4.60%. |
Rollovers – Council did not rollover any investment securities during March 2023.
Monthly Investment Performance
Interest/growth/capital gains/(losses) for the month totalled $569,286, which compares favourably with the budget for the period of $131,951 - outperforming budget for the month by $437,335.
Council’s outperformance to budget for March is mainly due to better than budgeted returns on Councils investment portfolio. This is a result of the ongoing movements in the cash rate made by the Reserve Bank of Australia, with the latest increase in early March 2023 bringing the cash rate to 3.60% from a record low of 0.10% in April 2022.
Council experienced a positive return on its NSW T-Corp Managed Fund for the month of March, with the fund returning +1.43% (or $25,645) as international shares gained over the month (+2.93%). Fixed bonds (+3.16%) also contributed to the gains in the fund as expectations rose about a potential pause in interest rates.
Over the past year, Council’s investment portfolio has returned 2.35%, outperforming the AusBond Bank Bill index by 0.31%.
* 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.
Positive Investment Revenue Budget Variation
Due to the greater than anticipated investment revenue received to date this financial year compared to budget, a positive investment revenue budget variation is included earlier in this report.
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 Investment Policy adopted by Council on 21 November 2022.
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 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.
1⇩. |
Capital Works Program 2022/23 to 2032/33 |
|
Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Wednesday 26 April 2023 |
RP-4 |
Author: Scott Gray
Summary: |
This report is to list questions with notice raised by Councillors in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice. |
That Council receive and note the report. |
Report
The following questions with notice were received prior to the meeting, in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.
Councillor D Hayes requested advice on if Council, will write to the new Premier, requesting the return of funds spent on the old ambulance station? If so, when will this happen? |
The Mayor provided a response at Council’s Ordinary Meeting held 3 April 2023. |
Councillor D Hayes requested advice on the timeframe for the repair of Edmondson Street Bridge |
The temporary repair of the slip failure of the northern approach to the Edmondson Street bridge is currently unfunded. Council will write to the new State Government seeking advice as to when the election commitment of $100,000 will be provided. Council officers will then be able to provide a timeframe for the repair of the slip failure. |
Financial Implications
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Code of Meeting Practice
Link to Strategic Plan
Community leadership and collaboration
Objective: Our community is informed and actively engaged in decision making and problem-solving to shape the future of Wagga Wagga
Ensure our community feels heard and understood
Risk Management Issues for Council
N/A
Internal / External Consultation
N/A
a). Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Wednesday 26 April 2023 |
b). CONF-1 |
CONF-1 RFQ2023-533 Airport and Riverside Stage 3 Business Cases
Author: Peter Thompson
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.