Council Minutes - Section B: Reports - 25 June 2013

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Reports tabled at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday date held at City Hall, Little Malop Street in Geelong.


  1. Adoption of City Plan 2013-2017

  2. Adoption of Budget 2013-2014

  3. Central Geelong Parking and Access Strategy

  4. Review of Road Management Plan

  5. Amendment C285 – Residential Rezoning – Manzeene Avenue Lara

  6. Consideration of Panel Report and Adoption of Amendment C242 Barrabool Hills Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Highton

  7. Procurement Policy

  8. Central Geelong Marketing Committee – Report to Council 2011-2012

  9. Windsor Park Advisory Committee

  10. Policy Review – Grants, Contributions, Donations and Sponsorship

  11. Councillor Community Grants Program 2012/2013 – Summary of Allocations 1 November 2012 to 31 March 2013

  12. Greenhouse Program 2012-2013 – Update

  13. Planning Delegations

  14. Re-Appointment of External Representative on the Audit Advisory Committee

  15. Old Geelong Gaol (Confidential)

  16. Renewal of Food Supply Agreement for Meals on Wheels (Confidential)

  17. Audit Advisory Committee Summary Report (Confidential)



1. Adoption of City Plan 2013-2017

Portfolio:

Governance - Mayor

Source:

Corporate Services - Corporate Strategy and Property Management

General Manager:

Jeff Wall

Index Reference:

Subject: Corporate Strategy

Summary

Cr Fagg (Mayor) moved, Cr Harwood seconded -

That:

  1. Having considered the submissions lodged, the City Plan 2013-2017 considered by Council on 14 May 2013 be amended as per recommended in the report by the Submissions Panel (Appendix 1) and adopted.

  2. City Plan 2013-2017 (Appendix 2) be submitted to the Minister by 30 June 2013.

* Cr S Kontelj entered the meeting room at 7.20pm

Carried.


Report

Background

The Local Government Act requires that a Council must prepare, approve and submit to the Minister a Council Plan (i.e. “City Plan”):

  1. By 30 June 2013, and

  2. Within the period of 6 months after each general election year or by the next 30th June, whichever is the latter.

Section 125 of the Local Government Act also prescribes that a Council Plan must include:

In subsequent years, councils are required to, at least once in each financial year, consider whether the current Council Plan requires any adjustment in respect of the remaining period of the Council Plan.

The framework for the City Plan 2013-2017 incorporates the planning framework based on the on the Quadruple Bottom Line framework and features four strategic directions (Community Wellbeing, Growing the Economy, Sustainable Built and Natural Environment and How We Do Business), supporting internal objectives and the Council’s Vision, Mission, Values and Behaviours section.

The Council’s performance and results in achieving the strategic indicators of the City Plan are required to be reported in the Council’s Annual Report for 2013-2014.


Discussion

City Plan identifies the key priorities, strategies and progress indicators that are currently planned over the said four-year period, as well as detailed actions associated with implementing this four-year City Plan.

The priorities under each of the four strategic directions are as follows:

Community Wellbeing

Growing the Economy

Sustainable Built and Natural Environment

How We Do Business

It is planned to have the full version of City Plan 2013-2017 available on the Council’s web site shortly after 30 June 2013.

As part of the legislative requirement, City Plan includes the Strategic Resource Plan (updated taking into account the 2013-2014 Annual Budget as a base year), which contains the financial and non-financial (human resources) information for the next four years.

Council at its meeting of 14 May 2013 considered the proposed City Plan 2013-2017 and resolved that the document be put out for public comment.

Following the Council meeting, an advertisement was placed in the Geelong Advertiser advising that the City Plan 2013-2017 document would be available for public comment and inviting written submissions to be made.

The Submissions Panel comprising of Cr Bruce Harwood (Chairperson), Cr Kylie Fisher and Cr Tony Ansett met on Friday 14 June 2013 to consider submissions.

The following written submissions were received in relation to the Proposed City Plan:

As a result of the submissions, the following amendments to City Plan 2013-2017 were recommended by the City Plan Submissions Panel:

The City Plan submissions review panel report is attached in Appendix 1.


Environmental Implications

City Plan 2013-2017 outlines the objectives and strategies to deliver the environmental benefits to the community. Details of these can be found within the Sustainable Built and Natural Environment Strategic Direction.


Financial Implications

City Plan 2013-2017 includes Council’s four-year financial strategy and plan with the 2013-2014 Annual Budget representing the first year in implementing the updated plan.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The Local Government Act requires that a Council must prepare, approve and submit to the Minister for Local Government a Council Plan (i.e. “City Plan”):

  1. By 30 June 2013, and

  2. Within the period of 6 months after each general election year or by the next 30th June, whichever is the latter.

Section 125 of the Local Government Act also prescribes that a Council Plan must include:

The Act also prescribes that any amendments to City Plan must be advised to the Minister within 30 days.

The draft City Plan 2013-2017 complies with the Local Government Act, 1989.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

There is no direct or indirect officer interest to which this report relates.


Risk Assessment

Failing to submit City Plan 2013-2017 to the Minister by 30 June 2013 would result in non-compliance.


Social Considerations

City Plan 2013-2017 outlines the objectives and strategies to deliver the social benefits to the community.


Communication

Public access to City Plan 2013-2017 will be through the City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centres and Council’s Internet site (www.geelongaustralia.com.au).

It is planned to have a full version of the adopted City Plan 2013-2017 available on the Council’s web site shortly after June 30 2013. City Plan 2013-2017 was presented at the Community Leaders City Plan and Budget Presentation as the City Plan 2013-2017 - draft.


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2. Adoption of Budget and Striking of Rates for 2013-2014

Portfolio:

Governance – Cr Fagg (Mayor)
Finance – Cr S Kontelj

Source:

Corporate Services – Financial Services

General Manager:

Jeff Wall

Index Reference:

Financial Management / Budget – Fin Yr 2013/2014

Summary

Cr S Kontelj moved, Cr Harwood seconded -

That:

PART A

  1. Having considered all submissions lodged, together with the report of the Budget Submissions Panel (Appendix 3), the Proposed Budget (Appendix 1) and Councillor allowance, the Deputy Mayor allowance and also the Mayoral allowance, as considered by Council on 14 May 2013 be adopted.

  2. Public notice be given of the decision to adopt the Budget and Rate Declaration in accordance with Section 130 (2) of the Local Government Act 1989.

  3. Pursuant to Section 171 (4)(f) of the Local Government Act 1989, Council resolves to treat any person who has successfully applied for and been granted a pensioner waiver of rates as having made a continuing application for such waiver, unless the person advises otherwise.

PART B

  1. Council adopts the Rating Strategy 2013-2014 (Appendix 2).

  2. Declare the following Rates & Charges:

    1. Amount Intended to be raised by General Rates, Municipal Charge, and Annual Service Charge for the period 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014.

      An amount of $169,030,764 be declared as the amount which Council intends to raise by General Rates, Municipal Charge and the Annual Service Charge, which amount is calculated as follows:

      General Rates $136,099,978

      Municipal Charge $9,808,148; and

      Annual Service Charge $23,122,638.

    2. General Rates

      2.1 A general rate be declared for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.

      2.2 It be further declared that the general rate be raised by the application of differential rates.

      2.3 A differential rate be respectively declared for rateable land having the respective characteristics specified below, which characteristics will form the criteria for each differential rate so declared.

      2.3.1. Farm Land– means any land which:

      1. is not less than 2 hectares in area; and

      2. is used predominantly for the business of grazing (including agistment), dairying, pig-farming, poultry farming, fish farming, tree farming, bee-keeping, viticulture, horticulture, fruit growing or the growing of crops of any kind or for any combination of those activities; or

      3. satisfies the criteria for municipal purpose benefit for large holdings to the extent that it is, for example, land that is predominantly used and maintained for heritage, cultural or environmental purposes, or land that is held as natural bushland under a trust for nature covenant, or land that is held under some other type of similar formal undertaking.

      To avoid doubt, 'business' for the purposes of identifying Farm Land has the same meaning as that given to it by section 2(1) of theValuation of Land Act 1960 for the same purpose, being a business that:

      1. has a significant and substantial commercial purpose or character; and

      2. seeks to make a profit on a continuous or repetitive basis form its activities on the land; and

      3. is making a profit from its activities on the land, or that has a reasonable prospect of making a profit from its activities on the land if it continues to operate in the way that it is operating.

      2.3.2 Residential Land - means any land:

      1. that is used exclusively for residential purposes; or

      2. on which a habitable building is erected, which building is unoccupied, and which is zoned residential under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

      2.3.3 Vacant Land - means any land:

      1. that does not have the characteristics of Farm Land; and

      2. on which no building is erected, save for any uninhabitable shed or shelter, the size of which does not exceed 5% of the total area of the land.

      2.3.4 Petroleum Production Land – means any land that is:

      1. used primarily for the production or conveyance of petroleum and/or petroleum by-products; and

      2. is described as such in Schedule A.

      2.3.5 Industrial Land – means any land that:

      1. does not have the characteristics of

        1. Vacant Land; or

        2. Commercial Land; or

        3. Petroleum Production Land; or

        4. Aluminium Production Land; or

        5. Automobile Manufacture Land; and

      2. is used predominately for industrial purposes, which includes manufacturing, repairing, servicing, processing and reprocessing.

      2.3.6 Commercial Land – means any land that:

      1. does not have the characteristics of:

        1. Farm Land; or

        2. Industrial Land; or

        3. Petroleum Production Land; or

        4. Aluminium Production Land, or

        5. Automobile Manufacture Land; and

      2. is used predominately for the sale of goods or services or other commercial purposes; or

      3. on which a habitable building is erected, which building is unoccupied, and which is zoned other than residential under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

      2.3.7 Aluminium Production Land - means any land that is:

      1. used primarily for the manufacture or production of aluminium or aluminium products and

      2. is described as such in Schedule A.

      2.3.8 Automobile Manufacture Land – means any land that is:

      1. used primarily for the manufacture of automobiles or automobile products;
        and

      2. is described as such in Schedule A.

      2.3.9 Mixed Use Land – means any land that:

      1. has the characteristics of Residential Land combined with the characteristics of Commercial Land or Industrial Land; and

      2. is used partly for residential purposes and partly for commercial and/or industrial purposes.

      2.3.10 The Point – Residential Land - means any land that:

      1. is used exclusively for residential purposes; or

      2. on which a habitable building is erected, which building is unoccupied, and which is zoned residential under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme; and

      3. is described as such in Schedule A.

      2.3.11 The Point – Vacant Land - means any land:

      1. that does not have the characteristics of Farm Land; and

      2. on which no building is erected save for any small uninhabitable storage shed or shelter, the size of which does not exceed 5% of the total land area; and

      3. is described as such in Schedule A.

      2.3.12 The Point – Commercial Land - means any land that:

      1. does not have the characteristics of:

        1. Farm Land; or

        2. Industrial Land; and

      2. is used predominantly for the sale of goods or services, or other commercial purposes; or

      3. on which a habitable building is erected, which building is unoccupied, and which is zoned other than residential under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme; and

      4. is described as such in Schedule A.

      2.4 A rate pursuant to the Cultural and Recreational Lands Act 1963 be declared for rateable land having the respective characteristics specified below.

      2.4.1 Cultural and Recreational Land -

      Any land which -

      1. has the characteristics of Recreational land as defined by the Cultural and Recreational Lands Act 1963; and

      2. is described as such in Schedule A .

      2.5 Each differential rate and Cultural and Recreation Lands Rate will be determined by multiplying the Capital Improved Value of each rateable land (categorised by the characteristics described in paragraph 2.3 and 2.4 by the relevant percentages indicated in the following table:

      CATEGORY %

      Farm Land .002665 (or .2665 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      A rebate of 36.2% of the CIV by rate in dollar in accordance with Council policy for farm rating.

      Residential Land .002665 (or .2665 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Vacant Land .003731 (or .3731 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      The Point Residential Land .002665 (or .2665 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      The Point Vacant Land .003731 (or .3731 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      The Point Commercial Land .005437 (or .5437 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Petroleum Production Land .009782 (or .9782 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Industrial Land .007252 (or .7252 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Commercial Land .005437 (or .5437 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Aluminium - Manufacture Land .009782 (or .9782 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Automobile - Production Land .009782 (or.9782 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Mixed Use Land .003966 (or .3966 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      Cultural and Recreational .001685 (or .1685 percent of Capital Improved Value).

      2.6 It be recorded that Council considers that each differential rate will contribute to the equitable and efficient carrying out of Council functions; and that

      2.6.1 the respective objectives of each differential rate be those specified in Schedule B;

      2.6.2 the respective types or classes of land which are subject to each differential rate be those defined in Schedule B;

      2.6.3 the respective uses and levels of each differential rate in relation to those respective types or classes of land be those described in Schedule B; and

      2.6.4 the relevant

      1. uses of; and

      2. geographical locations of; and

      3. planning scheme zonings of; and

      4. types of buildings on the respective types or classes of land be those identified in Schedule B; and

      2.7 It be confirmed that no amount is fixed as the minimum amount payable by way of general rate in respect of each rateable land within the municipal district.

    3. Rebates

      3.1 Farm Rebate

      For 2013-2014 Council declare a rebate under section 169 of the LGA of 36.2% for all land classified and rated as farm land. Properties defined as farms will be entitled to a rebate recognising that there is a benefit to the community in encouraging the retention of large lot primary producing holdings. An application can be made to Council to have land classified as Farm land.

      3.2 Transitional Rebate

      For 2013-2014 Council declare a rebate under section 169 of the LGA of 50% of general rates and municipal charge for the following listed properties. This rebate benefits the community by allowing a smooth transition from “exempt” to “rateable” status for these properties. It had been Councils intention to continue the transition process and reduce the rebate, but with the introduction of the Fire Services Property Levy, these properties will be leviable. This will represent an additional impost to these ratepayers and therefore the rebate will be remain at 50% for 2013-2014.

      Properties having the benefit of the Transitional Rebate for 2013-2014:

      Owners

      Location

      Housing Associations

      Winteringham Housing Association / Alexander Miller Homes

      7 Culbin Avenue, Belmont

      4-10 Malvern Grove, Manifold Heights

      22A Park Street, Geelong

      Housing Choices Australia (previously known as Melbourne Affordable Housing Association)

      22 Saffron Street, Newtown

      25-29 Noble St, Newtown

      4-6 Wendover Avenue, Norlane

       

      31A Noble Street, Newtown

      Retirement Villages

      St Laurence Community Services Inc.

      30-38 Isabella St, Geelong West

      1-5 McKenzie Street, Belmont

      215-221 Yarra Street, Geelong

      8-14 Mundy Street, Geelong

      13-25 Carr Street, Geelong

      90 Station Lake Road, Lara

      Uniting Care

      87 Francis Street, Belmont

      7 Spring Street, Belmont

      48 Settlement Road, Belmont

      Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc.

      16 De Stefano Drive, North Geelong

      Other Non Rated Properties to be Rateable

      Melbourne Anglican Trust Corporation

      110 West Fyans Street, Newtown

    4. Waivers

      4.1 Rates Assistance Waivers

      Council declares a waiver of general rates under Section 171 of the LGA for the class of persons comprised of ratepayers in respect of assessments which are categorised as Residential Land or Farm Land where the valuation of the assessment has increased, between the 2010 valuation and the 2012 valuation, by 50% or more and that increase is purely attributable to market factors, not attributable, in whole or in part, to improvements made to the assessment by the owner (or occupier). The amount of the waiver is set at:

      4.1.1 between 25% and 49.99% of the general rates payable for the 2013-2014 financial year, increasing pro rata according to the valuation increase, for valuation increases between 50% and 59.99%; and

      4.1.2 50% of the general rates payable for the 2013-2014 financial year for valuation increases of 60% or more.

      The waiver is designed to mitigate the rates shock of a valuation increase and can only be claimed in respect of an assessment once in a two year valuation cycle.

      4.2 Council declares a Housing Support waiver of 100% of general rates and municipal charge under section 171 of the LGA for the class of persons comprised of ratepayers in respect of assessments which contain the following types of housing:

      4.2.1 transitional, emergency or crisis housing;

      4.2.2 housing for Legatees or War Widows, provided by the Geelong Legacy Club or provided by RSL; and

      4.2.3 supported housing for disabled people.

      This waiver recognises that these properties provide for specific needs within the community.

      4.3 New Corio Estate (Inappropriate Subdivision)

      For 2013-2014 financial year, Council declares a waiver of 100% of general rates and municipal charge under Section 171 of the LGA for the class of persons comprised of ratepayers in respect of assessments which are in private ownership within the inappropriate subdivision known as New Corio Estate. This rates assistance waiver recognises the financial burden associated with ownership of this land. Land within the New Corio Estate is zoned as farming land and the area has been determined to be an inappropriate subdivision due to the difficulty of providing utilities and drainage and due to its distance from other residential areas. The Minister for Environment & Climate Change has approved a native vegetation plan for this land in support of natural temperate grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plains. The waiver recognises the ongoing encumbrances on the land that prevent owners from making any demands on Council services now and into the future.

    5. 5. Municipal Charge

      5.1 An annual municipal charge be declared for the period commencing 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.

      5.2 The purpose of the municipal charge is to recover some of the administrative costs of the Council.

      5.3 The charge be the sum of $88.90 for each rateable property in the municipality.

      5.4 Applications for exemption for farm land in accordance with section 159 of the LGA, is to be made within two months from the date of issue of annual rate notice.

    6. 6. Annual Service Charge

      6.1 An Annual Service Charge be declared for the period commencing 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.

      6.2 The Annual Service Charge be declared for the collection and disposal of refuse.

      6.3 The Annual Service Charge be $234.50 for each rateable land and non-rateable land (or part) in respect of which the Annual Service Charge may be levied.

      6.4 The criteria specified below, be the criteria, which form the basis of the Annual Service Charge, so declared:

      Geographic existence within those areas of the municipal district in which Council provides a domestic refuse collection and disposal service. The charge will be raised irrespective of whether the service is used or not.

    7. Central Activities Area Rate

      Council has declared a special rate in respect of the central business district of Geelong applicable to non-residential, non-exempt properties. The special rate is the Central Activities Area (CAA) Rate and is in addition to other rates and charges. The purpose of the special rate is to promote the CAA as a commercial shopping precinct using events, marketing and media.

      For 2013-2014 the rate will raise $736,000 ($671,000 in 2012-2013). The rate in dollar for 2013-2014 is set at $0.0005716 and $0.0001771 for Cultural & Recreation (Cultural and Recreation properties are charged a reduced CAA rate, in accordance with the ratio of the recreation rate to the commercial rate).

    8. Incentives

      No incentives be declared as the incentives to be given by Council for the payment of General Rates, Municipal Charge and the Annual Service Charge (described earlier in this document) before the dates fixed for their payment under Section 167 of the LGA.

    9. Consequential

      8.1 Notwithstanding anything said in any earlier Resolution of Council, the Geelong Advertiser and the Geelong Independent be chosen, as the newspapers in which the public notice will appear.

      8.2 The Responsible Officer of Council be authorised to levy and recover the General Rates, Municipal Charge and the Annual Service Charge described earlier in accordance with the LGA.

    10. Interest

      Interest on unpaid rates and charges will be charged in accordance with Section 172 of the LGA. Interest will be charged at the penalty interest rate. In proven cases of hardship where Council allows rates to be deferred, interest will be charged at 6.57% for 2013-2014.

SCHEDULE A

  1. Petroleum Production Land

    All that land generally bounded more or less by Princes Highway, Shell Parade, Corio Bay Foreshore, Wharf Road, Station Road and neighbouring land.

  2. Aluminium Production Land

    All that land generally bounded more or less by Point Henry Road, Corio Bay Foreshore and Stoddart Lane.

  3. Automobile Manufacture Land

    1. All that land generally bounded more or less by Cowies Creek, Melbourne Road, North Shore Road and Geelong – Melbourne Railway, excluding the land known as 60-80 North Shore Road being the Ford Research and Development Facility.

    2. All that land generally bounded more or less by Sea Beach Parade, St Georges Road, Geelong-Melbourne Railway and neighbouring southern land.

  4. The Point Residential Land

    All the residential land formerly described in Certificate of Title Volume 09901 Folio 324 and also described in Lot B LP 214468.

  5. The Point Vacant Land

    All the vacant land formerly described in Certificate of Title Volume 09901 Folio 324 and also described in Lot B LP 214468.

  6. The Point Commercial Land

    All the commercial land formerly described in Certificate of Title Volume 09901 Folio 324 and also described in Lot B LP 214468.

  7. Cultural and Recreational Land

    Any land reserved under the Cultural and Recreational Lands Act 1963 including the following:

    Ratepayer Name

    Property Address

    Bareena Bowling Club Incorporated

    89 Noble Street, Newtown VIC 3220

    Drumcondra Bowling Club

    9 Glenleith Court, Geelong VIC 3220

    Geelong Race Course Trustees

    99 Breakwater Road, Breakwater VIC 3219

    Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society

    79 Breakwater Road, Breakwater VIC 3219

    Royal Geelong Yacht Club

    25 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220

    Eastern Park Bowling Club Inc

    51-55 Garden Street, East Geelong VIC 3219

    Geelong Football Club Incorporated

    360-380 Moorabool Street, South Geelong VIC 3220

    East Geelong Golf Club

    Eastern Park Circuit, East Geelong VIC 3219

    Highton Bowling Club Inc

    204 Roslyn Road, Highton VIC 3216

    Barwon Heads Golf Club Incorporated

    Golf Links Road, Barwon Heads VIC 3227

    Belmont Bowling Club Incorporated

    16-36 Reynolds Road, Belmont VIC 3216

    Geelong Lawn Tennis Club Incorporated

    12-20 Sommers Street, Belmont VIC 3216

    Geelong Bowls Club Incorporated

    4-10 Sommers Street, Belmont VIC 3216

    Beckley Park Committee of Management Inc

    40 Broderick Road, Corio VIC 3214

    Bell Park Sport & Rec Club Inc

    68 Calvert Street, Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215

    St Leonards Golf Club Inc

    79-175 Harvey Road, St Leonards VIC 3223

    Clifton Springs Golf Club Incorporated

    86-88 Clear Water Drive, Clifton Springs VIC 3222

    Clifton Springs Bowling Club

    Clifton Street, Clifton Springs VIC 3222

    Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club inc

    19-29 Collins Street, Drysdale VIC 3222

    Lonsdale Golf Club

    31-69 Fellows Road, Point Lonsdale VIC 3225

    Portarlington Bowls Club Incorporated

    Harding Street, Portarlington VIC 3223

    Portarlington Golf Club

    92-160 Hood Road, Portarlington VIC 3223

    Leopold Sportsmans Club Inc

    131-139 Kensington Road, Leopold VIC 3224

    Ocean Grove Bowling Club

    16-24 The Terrace, Ocean Grove VIC 3226

    St Leonards Bowling Club

    1274 Murradoc Road, St Leonards VIC 3223

    Curlewis Golf Club Incorporated

    1201-1419 Portarlington Road, Curlewis VIC 3222

    Australian Croatian Sporting Centre

    15 Gibbons Road, Lara VIC 3212

    Bell Park Sports Club Inc

    515 Ballarat Road, Batesford VIC 3221

    Geelong West Bowling Club Incorporated

    12 Bowlers Avenue, Geelong West VIC 3218

    Barwon Rowing Club Inc

    2 Barwon Terrace, South Geelong VIC 3220

    Geelong Grammar School Rowing Club

    6 Barwon Terrace, South Geelong VIC 3220

    Geelong Rowing Association

    8 Barwon Terrace, South Geelong VIC 3220

    Corio Bay Rowing Club

    10 Barwon Terrace, South Geelong VIC 3220

    East Geelong Uniting Church Tennis Club Inc

    39 Denman Street, East Geelong VIC 3219

    East Geelong Recreation Reserve Committee

    137-139 McKillop Street, Geelong VIC 3220

    Portarlington Sailing Club

    219 Point Richards Road, Portarlington VIC 3223

    Indented Head Boat Club

    The Esplanade, Indented Head VIC 3223

    Indented Head Yacht Club

    The Esplanade, Indented Head VIC 3223

    St Leonards Yacht Club & Motor Squadron

    Lower Bluff Road, St Leonards VIC 3223

    Geelong Watersports Club Incorporated

    493-499 Wilsons Road, St Albans Park VIC 3219

    Geelong College Rowing Club

    4 Barwon Terrace, South Geelong VIC 3220

    Geelong Pistol Club

    70-80 Williams Road, Mount Duneed VIC 3216

    Geelong Table Tennis Association

    84-88 Church Street, North Geelong VIC 3215

    Western Beach Boat Club Incorporated

    74-90 Western Foreshore Road, Geelong VIC 3220

    Lagoon Boat Club Inc

    Foreshore Road, Corio VIC 3214

    Lara Sporting Club Incorporated

    4 Walkers Road, Lara VIC 3212

    Western District Car Club

    55 Beach Road, Avalon VIC 3212

    Corio Bay Sailing Club

    Foreshore Road, Corio VIC 3214

    North Shore Sports & Community Club Inc

    39 Rose Avenue, Norlane VIC 3214

    Herne Hill Bowls Club Inc

    180 McCurdy Road, Fyansford VIC 3221

    Norlane Bowling Club Incorporated

    26-36 St Georges Road, Corio VIC 3214

    Lara Bowling Club Inc

    120 Station Lake Road, Lara VIC 3212

    Barwon Heads Bowling Club

    18 Geelong Road East, Barwon Heads VIC 3227

    Geelong & Dist Angling Club & Fish Protect Soc.

    9 Yuille Street, Geelong West VIC 3218

    Seabrae Boat Owners Club Inc

    302 Clifton Avenue, Leopold VIC 3224

    Properties granted Cultural & Recreational Rate status include any other not-for-profit clubs or associations having similar characteristics and objectives to Cultural & Recreational land as defined which is extended to include indoor sporting, recreational and cultural activities. To be considered, each property should have limited venue hire, restricted liquor licensing provisions and have little impact on neighbouring amenity.


    Ratepayer Name

    Property Address

    Geelong Bridge Club

    148-152 Portarlington Road, Newcomb Vic 3219

    Austrian Club Geelong Incorporated

    258 Plantation Road, Lovely Banks Vic 3221

    Serbian Parish Youth Club

    256 Plantation Road, Lovely Banks, Vic 3221

    Polish Community Association in Geelong

    35 Ryrie Street, Geelong Vic 3220

SCHEDULE B

  1. Farm Land

    Rating Objectives:

    1. To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

      1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

      2. development and provision of health and community services; and

      3. provision of general support services.

    2. To encourage and support the business of primary production and, where appropriate, expand the business of primary production.

      These objectives will be met by setting the Farm Land differential at 100% of the Residential Land differential and by the provision of a farm rebate under Section 169 of the LGA.

      Types and Classes

      Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

      Use and Level of Differential Rate

      The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

      The level of the differential rate less the applicable rebate is the level, which Council considers it necessary to achieve the objectives specified above.

      Geographic Location

      Wherever located within the municipal district.

      Use of Land

      Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

      Planning Scheme Zoning

      The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

      Types of Buildings

      All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  2. Residential Land

    Rating Objective:

    To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

    1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

    2. development and provision of health and community services; and

    3. provision of general support services.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    The level of the differential rate is the level which Council considers is necessary to achieve the objectives specified above.

    Geographic Location

    Wherever located within the municipal district.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  3. Vacant Land

    Rating Objectives:

    1. To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

      1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

      2. development and provision of health and community services; and

      3. provision of general support services.

    2. To encourage the prompt development of vacant land to attract new residents and businesses to the City of Greater Geelong.

    3. To discourage untimely and unnecessary divisions of land.

      These objectives will be met by setting the Vacant Land differential at 140% of the Residential Land differential.

      Types and Classes

      Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

      Use and Level of Differential Rate

      The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

      Geographic Location

      Wherever located within the municipal district.

      Use of Land

      Any use permitted under the Geelong Regional Planning Scheme.

      Planning Scheme Zoning

      The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Geelong Regional Planning Scheme.

      Types of Buildings

      No building must be located on the land or constructed prior to 30 June 2013 save for any uninhabitable shed or shelter that does not exceed more than 5% of the total area of the land.

  4. Petroleum Production Land

    Rating Objective:

    To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

    1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

    2. development and provision of health and community services; and

    3. provision of general support services.

    The Petroleum Production Land differential is set at 367% of the Residential Land differential with the long term intention that the Petroleum Production Land differential will move closer to the Industrial Land differential over time.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    As described in Schedule A.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  5. Industrial Land

    Rating Objective:

    To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

    1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

    2. development and provision of health and community services; and

    3. provision of general support services.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    Wherever located within the municipal district.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  6. Commercial Land

    Rating Objective:

    To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

    1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

    2. development and provision of health and community services; and

    3. provision of general support services.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    Wherever located within the municipal district.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  7. Aluminium Production Land

    Rating Objective: To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

    1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

    2. development and provision of health and community services; and

    3. provision of general support services.

    The Aluminium Production Land differential is set at 367% of the Residential Land differential with the long term intention that the Aluminium Production Land differential will move closer to the Industrial Land differential over time.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    As described in Schedule A.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  8. Automobile Manufacture Land

    Rating Objective:

    To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

    1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

    2. development and provision of health and community services; and

    3. provision of general support services.

    The Automobile Manufacture Land differential is set at 367% of the Residential Land differential with the long term intention that it will move closer to the Industrial Land differential over time.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    As described in Schedule A.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  9. Mixed Use Land

    Rating Objective:

    To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

    1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

    2. development and provision of health and community services; and

    3. provision of general support services.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    Wherever located within the municipal district.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  10. The Point – Residential Land

    Rating Objectives:

    1. To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council generally, including the:

      1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

      2. development and provision of health and community services;

      3. provision of general support services; and

      4. management of environmentally sensitive land.

    2. To ensure that, following the development of the Point Land, and transfer to Council of the management of environmentally sensitive land, including the provision of a range of services around an existing waterway, constructed lake and canal system, an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of Council's management responsibilities will be made by the ratepayers in respect of that land.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    As described in Schedule A.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  11. The Point – Vacant Land

    Rating Objectives:

    1. To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of carrying out the functions of Council, generally including the:

      1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

      2. development and provision of health and community services;

      3. provision of general support services; and

      4. management of environmentally sensitive land.

    2. To ensure that, following the development of the Point Land, and transfer to Council of the management of environmentally sensitive land, including the provision of a range of services around an existing waterway, constructed lake and canal system, an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of Council's management responsibilities will be made by the ratepayers in respect of that land.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    As described in Schedule A.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  12. The Point – Commercial Land

    13. Rating Objectives:

    1. To ensure that all rateable land makes an equitable and efficient financial contribution to cost of carrying out the functions of Council, generally including the:

      1. construction and maintenance of public infrastructure;

      2. development and provision of health and community services;

      3. provision of general support services; and

      4. management of environmentally sensitive land.

    2. To ensure that, following the development of the Point Land, and transfer to Council of the management of environmentally sensitive land, including the provision of a range of services around an existing waterway, constructed lake and canal system, to ensure that an equitable and efficient financial contribution to the cost of Council's management responsibilities will be made by the ratepayers in respect of that land.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.3.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    As described in Schedule A.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.

  13. Cultural and Recreational Land

    Has the characteristics of Recreational land as defined by the Cultural and Recreational Lands Act 1963.

    Types and Classes

    Rateable land having the relevant characteristics described previously in 2.4.

    Use and Level of Differential Rate

    The differential rate will be used to fund some of those items of expenditure described in the Budget adopted by Council.

    Geographic Location

    As described in Schedule A.

    Use of Land

    Any use permitted under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Planning Scheme Zoning

    The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by consulting maps referred to in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

    Types of Buildings

    All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to 30 June 2014.


Report

Background

The City prepared a Proposed Budget for the 2013-2014 financial year in accordance with Section 127 of the Local Government Act.

The Proposed Budget was received and considered at a Meeting of Council held on 14 May 2013.

At that meeting Council appointed a Budget Submissions Panel to hear submissions made in relation to the Proposed Budget and Differential Rating.


Discussion

Following consideration by Council of the Proposed Budget, an advertisement was placed in the Geelong Advertiser advising that the budget document would be available for public scrutiny and inviting written submissions to be made.

The Budget Submissions Panel met on Friday, 14 June 2013 at 9.30am to consider written submissions and hear any person who wished to address the Panel in support of a submission.

The report of the Budget Submissions Panel is incorporated in Appendix 3. The Budget Submissions Panel recommends the adoption of the Proposed Budget as presented to Council on 14 May 2013 with no changes.

Fees & Charges have been updated in accordance with legislative notification. Other minor corrections were made as required with no change to budget estimates.

The LGA regulates the allowance payable to the Mayor and Councillors of Local Government in Victoria. By notice in the Government Gazette published on 26 October 2012 the Minister for Local Government implemented an annual adjustment of allowances payable to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors effective from 27 October 2012. For the City of Greater Geelong the Mayoral allowance is $177,570, the Deputy Mayoral allowance is $55,591 and for councillors $29,259. These allowances have been provided for in the 2013-2014 Budget.

Following adoption of the Budget, Council will advertise the adoption of the Budget and Declaration of the Rates.


Environmental Implications

The Budget identifies the sources and allocation of the resources to implement the many environmental initiatives that impact on the community as outlined with Council’s 2013-2017 City Plan.


Financial Implications

The Budget has been prepared in accordance with the direction provided by Council. Changes in rates, fees and charges have been structured to meet the financial requirements as proposed for the 2013-2014 financial year.

Expenditure includes the continuation of Council services to the community.

The Budget includes a recurrent operating surplus of $1.0M.

The gross capital expenditure of $83.7M includes funding of $12.3M on Infrastructure Leisure, $23.2M on roads, footpaths, kerb and channel, drains and $23.0M on Buildings.

New loans of $32.1M are proposed for 2013-2014. The projected total amount of borrowings as at 30 June 2014 is $54.4M.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The Annual Budget has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act including:

Section 127 of the Local Government Act that requires that a Council prepare a budget for each financial year that contains:

  1. the standard statements in the form and containing the matters required by the regulations;

  2. a description of the activities and initiatives to be funded in the budget;

  3. a statement as to how the activities and initiatives described under paragraph (b) will contribute to achieving the strategic objectives specified in the Council plan;

  4. separately identified Key Strategic Activities to be undertaken during the financial year and performance targets and measures in relation to each Key Strategic Activity;

  5. any other details required by the regulations.

The Council must also ensure that the budget contains:

  1. the information the Council is required to declare under section 158(1);

  2. if the Council intends to declare a differential rate under section 161, the details listed in section 161(2);

  3. if the Council intends to declare a differential rate under section 161A, the details listed in section 161(2).

Section 129 of the Local Government Act requires:

  1. As soon as practicable after a Council has prepared a budget or revised budget, the Council must give public notice.

  2. A person has a right to make a submission under section 223 on any proposal contained in the budget or revised budget.

  3. In addition to any other requirements specified by this Act, the notice referred to in sub-section (1) must —

    1. contain any details required by the regulations; and

    2. advise that copies of the budget or revised budget are available for inspection for at least 14 days after the publication of the notice at —

      1. the Council office and any district offices; and

      2. any other place required by the regulations.

A copy of the budget or revised budget must be displayed at the places specified under sub-section (3)(b).

Section 130 of the Local Government Act requires that:

  1. A Council may adopt a budget or revised budget if it has complied with all of the relevant requirement of this Act relating to budgets and revised budgets.

  2. The Council must give public notice of its decision under sub-section (1).

  3. The Council must adopt the budget by 31 August each year.

  4. The Council must submit a copy of the budget to the Minister by 31 August each year.

  5. The Minister may extend the period within which a Council must comply with sub-section (4).

  6. If a Council fails to submit a copy of the budget to the Minister within the time allowed, the Minister must ensure that details of the failure are published in the annual report of the Department for Victorian Communities.

  7. A Council must give the Minister any details concerning its budget or revised budget that the Minister requests.

  8. A Council must comply with sub-section (7)—

    1. within 14 days of receiving a request in writing for the details from the Minister; or

    2. within any longer period specified by the Minister in the request.

  9. A copy of the budget or revised budget must be available for inspection by the public at—

    1. the Council office and any district offices; and

    2. any other place required by the regulations.

An adequate timeframe is available to ensure first instalment rate notices will be issued in accordance with legislative requirements.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No Council officers involved in the preparation of this report have a direct or indirect interest in any matter to which this report relates.


Risk Assessment

There are outstanding 2012 level valuation objections from 2012-2013 that may carryover and impact on 2013-2014 general rates. The amount at risk is not known when adopting the budget.

Although not required to adopt the Annual Budget until August there are adverse implications if the process is delayed. These include:


Social Considerations

The Proposed budget identifies the sources and allocation of resources to implement the many social initiatives that impact on the community as outlined with council’s 2013-2017 City Plan.


Communication

Following adoption of the Budget, a public notice will be placed in the newspaper on Wednesday, 26 June 2013, advising of the adoption of the Budget along with the Declaration of the Rates.


APPENDIX 1

BUDGET 2013-2014


APPENDIX 2

RATING STRATEGY 2013-2014


APPENDIX 3

SUBMISSIONS REVIEW PANEL REPORT


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3. Central Geelong Parking and Access Review

Portfolio:

Central Geelong – Cr Heagney

Source:

City Services

General Manager:

Gary Van Driel

Index Reference:

Council Reports 2013, Parking

Summary

Cr Heagney moved, Cr Ansett seconded -

That Council:

  1. note this report;

  2. note that the review to be completed by the end of September 2013;

  3. consults with key stakeholders including representatives from the Central Geelong Taskforce, Disability Advisory Committee, Street Access Committee, traders and community as part of the process.

Carried.


Report

Background

There has been much discussion about parking in Central Geelong over a number of years with most stakeholders having varying views on the subject. As Central Geelong is in the midst of change with respect to its demographics and strategic directions, the City will need to be well prepared with a vision and parking strategy that is sympathetic with such change.

For example it has been identified that attracting more students to Central Geelong, the emergence of ‘shop top’ living and increasing the number of Central Geelong residents are some of the key strategies along with other important strategies such as enhancing arts and cultural, entertainment, and hospitality opportunities.

It is appreciated that it is difficult to deal with parking in isolation without considering other Central Geelong strategic directions including Vision 2. Therefore, it is proposed that an independent review of parking arrangements and needs be conducted to identify short, medium and long term opportunities that may assist people accessing Central Geelong.


Discussion

In order to manage growth in the City of Greater Geelong and in particular the emphasis of emerging development within Central Geelong a coordinated approach is needed to balance the short and long term opportunities that may assist people accessing Central Geelong.

The Central Geelong footprint is unique in its diversity of stakeholders and volumes of users compared to other activity centres such as Pakington Street, Geelong West; High Street, Belmont or Waurn Ponds shopping Centre. Stakeholders include retail, tourism, professional, medical, education, government, hospitality and workers and the associated supporting services.

Council proposes to undertake an independent assessment of parking and access within Central Geelong with reference to future demands on the City in 2025.

The assessment will rely on predictive data to commit to significant projects and directions which benefit all stakeholders.

The assessment will also include some parking permit options for the growth of inner city residential tenements and assess the adequacy of off street car parking capacity to meet demands.

The following objectives are proposed to be considered within the assessment:

  1. Background on the characteristics of the Central Geelong precinct in terms of parking management, demographics, emerging issues, enforcement.

  2. Explanation of parking principles being applied to ensure stakeholder needs are addressed fairly and equitably whilst maintaining turnover and accessibility.

  3. Describe the 'hierarchy' of needs and priorities with respect to the Central Geelong scenarios, short, medium and long term.

  4. Explanation of what the varying time limits mean to different stakeholder groups.

  5. The reality of not being able to continue to pour cars into the existing Central Geelong footprint with change in attitude, practice, infrastructure, ancillary services (public transport etc), park ride, end of route bike facilities, express route public transport etc).

  6. Some real life scenarios (worldwide, Australia, regional etc) on what has worked and what hasn't; Council needing to be brave and visionary; impacts of continuing along the same lines of no change; myths about paid parking and influence on commerce.

  7. Some 'here and now' practical options for short term wins in terms of Council demonstrating its willingness to address the issue.

  8. Change needs to be evolutionary rather than revolutionary in order to be sustained (i.e. public transport improvements).

  9. Residential Parking Permit Scheme needs to be reviewed in light of the changing Central Geelong precinct with the emphasis on increasing inner city resident numbers; currently no permits have been issued in paid parking zones - need options for dealing with growth in these zones within the current infrastructure; managing expectations whilst encouraging development (in fill or new).

  10. Reference to other key strategic work going on that will influence parking management in the long term; need to consider and align with short term and medium term strategies within Central Geelong -shop top living, student accommodation.

  11. Reinforce the position that workers are lowest on the parking hierarchy but in creating the shift of workers away from the city centre, this change must be progressive and accompanied by practical parking/accessing the city options; and sustain these for success.

The consultant scope includes:

  1. a detailed review of all existing relevant policy and relevant past reports – highlighting policy/practice shortcomings;

  2. identification of the magnitude of differences between demand and supply for parking, public transport, walking mode and cycling mode;

  3. the need for a customer focus on transport and parking issues;

  4. some liaising with Council, DPCD, and VicRoads as appropriate;

  5. possibly a comparison with similar cities (e.g. Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne);

  6. the preparation of a draft paper; and

  7. based on comments received, the preparation of a final paper.

Engineering Services will project manage the strategy in conjunction with Health and Local Laws and Central Geelong. The draft paper shall be brought back to Council for comment prior to preparation of a final paper by the end of September 2013.


Environmental Implications

Not applicable to this report.


Financial Implications

A consultant will be engaged to undertake a comprehensive parking and access review of central Geelong which includes current performance outcomes at a cost of $30,000 to $35,000. Funds will be allocated from the Engineering Services Studies program.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The outcomes of the strategy will form a platform for policy development.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

There is no Council Officer direct or indirect interest involved in this report.


Risk Assessment

Not applicable to this report.</span>


Social Considerations

Not applicable to this report.


Communication

Opportunity for public submissions.


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4. Review of Road Management Plan

Portfolio:

Infrastructure – Cr Ellis

Source:

City Services - Engineering Services

General Manager:

Gary Van Driel

Index Reference:

Subject: Roads, Footpath & Streets / Asset Management Roads Maintenance & Repair

Summary

Cr Ellis moved, Cr Ansett seconded -

That Council:

  1. Adopt the Road Management Plan (Version 5.0)

  2. Proceed to gazette the Road Management Plan (Version 5.0) in accordance with the procedure detailed in the Road Management Act 2004.

Cr Heagney left the meeting room at 8:15pm

Cr Heagney re-entered the meeting room at 8:17pm

Carried.


Report

Background

Key aspects of the Road Management Act 2004 are:

Council approved the original Road Management Plan (Version 1.00) on 9 November 2004.

As required under the Road Management Act 2004, the Plan must be reviewed at prescribed intervals.


Discussion

The purpose of the Road Management Plan is to establish a management system for the public road functions that are Council’s responsibility, in order to meet the needs of the community. The management system is based on policy and operational objectives and at the same time recognises resource limitations faced by Council in inspecting, maintaining and repairing its road infrastructure. The levels of service and performance standards specified in this plan, by necessity, provide a balance between reasonable road safety and affordability.

The Road Management Plan (Version 4.0) was adopted by Council on 27 October 2009. The RMA regulations require that the plan be reviewed when a new Council is elected. The RMA also requires that the plan be made available for public comment if that review proposes a reduction to levels of service.

The RMA Regulations details a statutory procedure for reviewing a Road Management Plan. Following established procedures the authority delegated under the RMA is required to give notice in a daily newspaper and government gazette for a period of 28 days. The Road Management Plan and Version 5.0 was publicly displayed from the 23 February 2013. No submissions were made to the City in this time.

General changes have been made to the Plan including updates to relevant documents and updating tables of asset quantities. The proposed changes are summarised as follows:


Environmental Implications

There are no environmental considerations arising from the review of this document.


Financial Implications

The Road Management Act required Council to clearly specify intervention levels that can be achieved within the existing levels of funding. The Plan is based on existing levels of funding and current service standards as far as it has been possible to document them. Implementation of the detailed recording system that accompanies implementation of the Plan has enabled these standards to be more accurately specified.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

Council is exposed to an increased risk to claims if it fails to deliver the standards specified in the Road Management Plan. Consequently, care has been taken during this review of appropriate standards in the Plan to ensure that they can be delivered within current budget allocations. This matter will again be a budget consideration for Council in framing future budgets as the extent of road infrastructure expands and requires increased resources to meet the specified inspection, maintenance and repair standards contained in the Road Management Plan.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No Council officers involved in the preparation of this report have a direct or indirect interest in matters for consideration.


Risk Assessment

Risk assessment and management is an important requirement of the Road Management Plan. The additional proactive inspection of roads signs reduces risk to public safety and provides the City a defence mechanism to claims for negligence.


Social Considerations

Road injury and trauma are issues of major concern to the community and all levels of government. Provision of a safe road network is a very important component of minimising the risk of injury and death on the City’s roads. Council has a duty of care to maintain the road network in a safe condition. This Plan will assist Council in meeting those responsibilities.


Communication

The public notification process was used to communicate the Road Management Plan to the community. Notification of adoption of the revised Plan will occur in the Government Gazette once it is approved.


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5. Amendment C285 – Consideration and Exhibition of Manzeene Avenue Lara Rezoning

Portfolio:

Planning – Cr Macdonald

Source:

Economic Development, Planning and Tourism – Strategic Implementation

General Manager:

Peter Bettess

Index Reference:

Application: Amendment C285

Subject:

Council Reports 2013

Summary

Cr Ansett moved, Cr Macdonald seconded –

That consideration of the report be deferred.

Carried.


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6. Consideration of Panel Report and Adoption of Amendment C242 Barrabool Hills Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Highton

Portfolio:

Planning - Cr Macdonald

Source:

Economic Development, Planning & Tourism - Strategic Implementation

General Manager:

Peter Bettess

Summary

Cr Macdonald moved, Cr Harwood seconded –

That Council:

  1. adopts Amendment C242 in the form as outlined in Appendix 5 of this report;

  2. recommends to the Minister for Planning that a planning permit be granted pursuant to Section 96G of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 as outlined in Appendix 6 of this report.

  3. submits the adopted amendment with the prescribed information to the Minister for Planning requesting approval.

Carried.


Report

Background

Amendment C242 is necessary to facilitate the Barrabool Hills Neighbourhood Shopping Centre at Province Boulevard, Highton.

The associated planning permit will enable the development of the shopping centre.

As exhibited, the amendment proposes to rezone land at 4-46 Province Boulevard, Highton, from the Residential 1 Zone to the Business 1 Zone, including amending the schedule to Clause 34.01 (Business 1 Zone) to reflect the retail floor space limit on the proposed neighbourhood shopping centre at 3895 sq metres.

The amendment also proposes to remove Schedule 14 to the Design and Development Overlay (Dwellings over 7.5 metres in Areas with Access to Views) (DDO14). DDO14 specifically relates to residential dwellings.

As exhibited, the planning permit application is for buildings and works to construct the shopping centre of 3895 sq metres; for dispensation from Clause 52.06 Car Parking provisions; and for shopping centre signage.

The updated Wandana Development Plan was informally exhibited alongside the amendment and draft planning permit. The updated development plan now shows the proposed neighbourhood shopping centre at 4-46 Province Boulevard, Highton.

A copy of the proposed site location is attached at Appendix 1. A copy of the proposed site layout is attached at Appendix 2.

The amendment was exhibited for one month between September and October 2012.

The exhibition period resulted in a total of 31 submissions.

The submissions comprised a mix of pro forma submissions and individual written submissions. A breakdown of the submissions confirms:

The Council received five objections from local residents and one objection from a key landowner in the Wandana growth area.

The key issues raised in the objecting submissions include: the lack of strategic planning policy justification for the proposed neighbourhood shopping centre; the detrimental impact of the proposed development on the neighbourhood character and residential amenity of the area; design and siting; and, the impact of additional traffic and noise arising from the operation of the neighbourhood shopping centre.

As a consequence of the formal exhibition period, Council officers recommended a number of changes to the exhibited amendment. These recommendations were reported to Council on 11 December 2012 as part of the consideration of submissions to the formal exhibition of amendment C242. The Panel has considered these changes as part of Council’s ultimate submission to the amendment. Additional consequential changes to the amendment were also discussed during the Panel Hearing. These will be discussed later in this report.


Discussion

A two person Panel consisting of Chair, Michael Kirsch, and Panel Member, William O’Neill, conducted a directions hearing on 8 February 2013 and a public hearing of the submissions on 19 and 20 March 2013.

The Directions Hearing was held at Council Chambers. The Panel hearing was held at the City of Greater Geelong Council’s Brougham Street offices.

Council officers provided a detailed presentation to the Panel. Two submitters made verbal presentations to the Panel. The applicant instructed a planning barrister who presented a number of expert witnesses to strengthen their case. One submitter represented herself with the other submitter represented by a planning consultant.

A list of submitters taken from the Panel Report is included at Appendix 3 of this report.

The Panel’s report was received by Council on 27 March 2013, a full copy of which is available on Council’s website. The Panel report was released to Councillors on 2 April 2013 and released to the general public on 5 April 2013.

The Panel has assessed both the amendment and planning permit in relation to general and specific issues.

Panel Conclusions and Recommendations

The Panel supports the proposed Barrabool Hills neighbourhood shopping centre.

The Panel agreed with Council that the amendment should include some ‘consequential’ changes as a result of the consideration of submissions and Panel Hearing. The Panel has also recommended some revisions to the planning permit that were discussed at the Hearing, as will be discussed later in this report. Appendix 4 contains a copy of the Panel’s conclusions and recommendations.

The Panel has recommended that Amendment C242 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme be adopted, as exhibited, subject to a number of additions. The majority of additions to the amendment were put forward by Council in its presentation to the Panel.

Having considered the Panel’s report, Council officers recommend that Amendment C242 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme is adopted with changes as described in this report.

The Panel’s recommendations are consistent with the intent of Council’s exhibited amendment and are supported. The Panel considered all written submissions, as well as submissions and evidence presented to it during the Hearing. The following is a summary of the Panel’s comments and recommendations on key issues together with related officer comments and recommendations.

  1. Strategic Justification

    The Panel considered that there were three issues:

    In relation to the strategic justification for neighbourhood shopping centre in the Wandana area, the Panel noted:

    “… that in light of the Planning Scheme strategies and past investigations the Panel is satisfied that there is significant strategic justification for the development of a neighbourhood shopping centre in the Wandana area.”

    For site suitability, the Panel stated that:

    “... the site, in a strategic sense, is suitable for the proposed development and that it is consistent with the Planning Scheme.”

    In terms of the economic demand for a neighbourhood shopping centre, the Panel stated that:

    “On balance, (the Panel) is satisfied that there is adequate demand for the proposed amount of floorspace within the centre and that the population within the catchment (which continues to grow) is adequate for the centre to be approved at this time. The Panel supports the findings of Mr Dimasi that the proposed supermarket will assist in retaining food, liquor and grocery expenditure which is currently leaving the trade area, and will provide greater convenience and diversity of choice for local residents.”

    Panel Recommendation:

    There was no formal recommendation on these issues but the Panel concluded that the centre is strategically justified and will deliver a net community benefit. The Panel also concluded that the location, size and timing of the neighbourhood shopping centre are appropriate given the recent residential development and population growth in the area.

    Officer comment

    The Panel’s conclusions are fully supported.

  2. Traffic and Parking

    3. The Panel considered the issues to be the adequacy of the car parking arrangements, the suitability of proposed access from Province Boulevard and safety and amenity impacts from increased traffic movements.

    The Panel concluded that:

    “… the proposed car parking arrangements are adequate and that there is no justification for requiring an underground car park accessed from Stoneleigh Crescent.”

    The Panel believes that:

    “… the proposal to have separate access points for the shopping centre and the church is appropriate and will result in better traffic flow, design and amenity outcomes than having a shared access.”

    The Panel is satisfied that:

    “… the established road network can adequately accommodate the likely traffic impact associated with the proposed development.”

    Panel Recommendation:

    The Panel did not have any specific recommendations in relation to traffic and parking but it concluded that the traffic and parking arrangements are appropriate for the site and the proposed use, and are consistent with the road network in the area.

    Officer comment:

    Council officers support the conclusions of the Panel. Council officers consider that there will be a noticeable increase in traffic as a consequence of the proposed neighbourhood shopping centre. However, as has been demonstrated by the proponent’s traffic assessment, the road network is capable of accommodating the level of increased traffic.

    One submitter rose concerns regarding the implications of the proposed shopping centre access on her ability to access/exit her drive-way on Province Boulevard and that a shared access between the Church and the shopping centre should be created. (The proposed access to the shopping centre being located directly opposite the submitter’s property.) The Panel believes that using a shared access to the Church and shopping centre would compound any amenity impacts and relocate them to a different location on Province Boulevard, opposite a different residential property.

    With regard to car parking, the number of on-site car parking spaces is adequate to meet the needs of the shopping centre customers. Consequently, the permit requirement for dispensation from Clause 52.06 Car Parking provisions is no longer required. The permit description has been amended accordingly.

  3. Amenity and design

    The Panel considered the issues to be whether the amenity impacts of the proposed neighbourhood shopping centre on surrounding residential development are acceptable and whether the overall design or elements of the design should be improved.

    The Panel stated that it “…is satisfied that the proposed development has been designed in the context of the topography of the site and responds to the need to minimise visual and acoustic impacts.”

    The Panel also notes that various permit conditions have been proposed that respond to amenity considerations including limits on the hours of deliveries to the store, hours of operation, and location of plant and equipment. In addition, the permit also contains specific conditions in relation to amenity and noise emissions.

    The Panel also notes that:

    “… in response to concerns discussed at the Hearing relating to light spill from illuminated signs, both the proponent and Council have agreed to an additional condition (Condition No. 26) relating to the illumination of signage - restriction on illumination times to minimise the impact of light pollution on surrounding residential properties.”

    The Panel stated that it “…is satisfied that the proposed off-site amenity impacts arising from the construction and operation of the proposed development can be effectively managed via the recommended permit conditions outlined in the Panel Report.”

    For landscaping, the Panel considers that“… the proposed landscaping plan, which is to be augmented to include additional planting along the pedestrian spine leading to the entry of the centre and at the entry of the centre, is adequate and is suited to the conditions of the site.”

    The Panel also supports the additional post-exhibition condition (Condition No. 1h), relating to the capture and re-use of stormwater for landscape watering. The new permit condition is supported by Council and the proponent.

    Finally, the Panel agrees with Mr Patrick (the proponent’s landscape architecture expert witness) that the use of advanced or mature native trees will not necessarily provide the best landscaping outcome given that growth rates achieved with smaller tree stock are typically higher than with advanced stock.

    Panel Recommendation:

    The Panel recommended a number of changes to the planning permit. They are summarised below.

    Condition No. 26 requires outdoor lighting and signage to be designed, baffled and located to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority to prevent any adverse effect on adjoining land or road reserve. Except with the prior consent of the Responsible Authority, all internally illuminated signage must be turned off no later than 30 minutes after closing or by 12:00am midnight (whichever is sooner) and must not be turned on until 30 minutes prior to opening the following morning or no earlier than 5:00am (whichever is later).

    Condition No. 1h requires amended plans to be submitted to the Responsible Authority showing the incorporation of an on-site stormwater collection and storage system of sufficient capacity for use in irrigating the landscaping and, if practicable, toilet flushing.

    With the inclusion of the recommended changes to the draft planning permit as outlined in the Panel report, the Panel concluded that the design and scale of the centre will assist in minimising amenity impacts within the immediate neighbourhood.

    Officer comment:

    The draft planning permit was discussed at length during the course of the Panel Hearing. Council officers are satisfied that the recommended changes to the permit will achieve a good development on the ground that seeks to minimise any detrimental impact on the neighbourhood character and residential amenity of surrounding residential properties.

    The planing permit will be amended in accordance with the recommendations of the Panel. The updated permit is attached to this report at Appendix 5.

  4. Property Values

    The Panel noted the issues relating to whether the proposed centre will have a negative impact on the value of residential properties in the area.

    Panel Recommendation:

    The Panel noted the concerns of the relevant submitters. The Panel also notes that the planning permit contains conditions that seek to protect residential amenity and that Council and the proponent have agreed to additional ‘amenity’ conditions, including one that limits the illumination of signage.

    In any event, the Panel advised that impacts on property values is not a matter that affects the Panel’s findings, which are focussed on the planning issues and planning merits of the proposed amendment and planning permit application.

    Officer comment:

    Council acknowledges the Panel comments in relation to property values and also, the panel’s role in terms of assessment of planing issues and merits only.

  5. Consequential and other changes to Amendment C242

    The Amendment

    In Council’s report to consider submissions to Amendment C242 (December 2012), a number of consequential changes were proposed by Council officers.

    These ‘consequential’ changes to the amendment include:

    The Panel agreed that the consequential changes are appropriate and supports their inclusion in the amendment.

    Following discussions with the Panel during the Hearing, Council officers also proposed that the ‘introduction’ to the Development Plan Overlay Schedule 6 should be modified to delete the reference that it applies to the ‘undeveloped Residential 1 zoned land’. Given that the site is to be rezoned Business 1 and that the Development Plan is still intended to apply to the growth area, this reference is inaccurate and the Panel supports its removal.

    Panel Recommendation:

    The Panel made the following recommendations:

    That Amendment C242 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme include the following additions:

    Officer comment:

    The above consequential changes to the amendment have been incorporated into the final amendment documents included at Appendix 5.

    Clause 21.07-8 City of Greater Geelong Retail Activity Centre Hierarchy reference to the potential neighbourhood centre at ‘Wandana Heights’ will now be changed to a ‘Neighbourhood Centre’ and known as ‘Barrabool Hills Neighbourhood Shopping Centre’. The neighbourhood shopping centre will be identifiable on the City of Greater Geelong Retail Activity Centre Hierarchy map using reference no. 30.

    The Planning Permit

    A number of changes were proposed by Council officers as a consequence of the formal exhibition period.

    The changes to the exhibited planning permit were:

    The Panel supports these inclusions and notes that the EPA requirements will provide a greater level of protection for residential amenity.

    There was some discussion at the Hearing about planning permit Condition No 20, which allowed for one delivery to the shopping centre between 10.00pm and 7.00am. The exhibited permit condition also provided for any additional deliveries to require the consent of the Responsible Authority. The Panel believes that “any deliveries outside of these hours should require the consent of the Responsible Authority” and has modified Condition No 20 by deleting the reference to one delivery between the hours of 10pm and 7am. This reflects what the Panel understands to be the recommendation of the proponent’s Acoustic Report and the evidence of Ms Butcher (the proponent’s town planing expert witness).

    The Panel also stated that Condition No 21(relating to reversing beepers) should be retained so that it applies when the Responsible Authority consents to deliveries between 10.00pm and 7.00am.

    As a consequence of concerns relating to pedestrian safety and discussions during the course of the Hearing, the Panel reviewed the proposed changes to the planning permit requiring a ‘pedestrian safety audit’. The Panel has included its preferred wording at Condition No 32. The requirement for a pedestrian safety audit will commence after the neighbourhood shopping centre is operational and established at which point the safety audit can be undertaken to assess negative safety impacts, if any, on the area.

    Panel Recommendation:

    The Panel recommended that the planing permit be issued in accordance with the permit conditions attached to their report and as shown in Appendix 6 of this report.

    Officer comment:

    The proposed changes to the draft planning permit are logical and Council officers agree that the permit has been updated to the betterment of the surrounding community in terms of protecting neighbourhood character and residential amenity.

    The Wandana Development Plan

    The Panel noted that there was some discussion at the Hearing about the range of changes that might be required to reflect the location of the proposed neighbourhood shopping centre in the development plan, including changes to other elements of the development plan.

    Panel Recommendation:

    The Panel has advised that this is a matter for Council and that Panel does not offer any recommendations on this issue.

    Officer comment:

    Council officers note the Panel’s comments. Council officers advise that the Development Plan will be modified/approved in the event that the amendment is approved by the Minister for Planning and prior to the planning permit being issued.


Environmental Implications

The subject site is substantially vacant and does not contain any significant vegetation. Consequently, there will be no adverse environmental impacts.

The location of the neighbourhood shopping centre, centrally located in the Wandana growth area, will assist in reducing the number and length of trips undertaken by the future customers. The site location is accessible and is served by the public transport system.

The planning permit contains a condition requiring the implementation of an irrigation system to serve the areas of landscaping within the subject site. The irrigation system will be serviced by a water harvesting system (on-site stormwater collection and storage system) that has sufficient capacity for use in irrigating the landscaping and, if practicable, toilet flushing. The reuse of stormwater is considered a sustainable alternative to the use of reticulated potable water.


Financial Implications

Approval of the combined planning scheme amendment and planning permit application by the Minister for Planning will not have any financial implications for the Council.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

Amendment C242 is consistent with the provisions of the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme, including key strategic planning reference documents including the Wandana Structure Plan 1998 and the City of Greater Geelong Retail Strategy 2006.

This position has been confirmed by the Independent Panel appointed by the Minister for Planning.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

In accordance with section 80 (c) of the Local Government Act, Peter Bettess, General Manager Economic Development, Planning and Tourism declares an indirect financial interest in that he owns Woolworths and Wesfarmer shares.


Risk Assessment

Pursuant to Ministerial Direction No. 15, gazetted on 25 October 2012, timeframes have been imposed on all planning authorities amending planning schemes across Victoria. Under section 12(2) of thePlanning and Environment Act, a planning authority must have regard to the Minister’s directions.

Deferral of this report may result in Council failing to meet its statutory timeframes for the amendment.

There are no other notable risks associated with implementing the recommendation contained in this report.


Social Considerations

It is considered the Amendment will result in an overall net community benefit by improving accessibility to retail goods and services for the local community, increasing retail choice and competition and providing the opportunity for employment in the local area.


Communication

Upon adoption of the amendment, Council officers will submit the amendment documents to the Minister for Planning for approval. The Minister for Planning will have 40 business days to approve the amendment from the date it receives the adopted amendment.

In the event the amendment is approved by the Minister for Planning, the Minister will publish a notice of approval in the Government Gazette.


Appendix 1 Site Location Plan

Site Location Plan


Appendix 2 Site Layout

Site Layout


Appendix 3 List of Submitters

No.

Submitter

1

Karen Agudelo

2

Sumaira Bajwa

3

Barwon Water

4

Bernadene Carr

5

Country Fire Authority

6

Daniela Costa

7

John Fraser

8

Jaclynne Hart

9

Karyn Heffer

10

Mark Henry

11

Bridie Kennedy

12

Jo and Darren Macpherson

13

Catherine Moon

14

Sue Moore

15

Antoinette Mullen

16

Jagdep Nagsa

17

Karen Parry and Andrew Byers

18

Janelle Pearce

19

Susan Ross

20

Robert Schwab

21

Manjinder Sekhow

22

Michael Stanley

23

Emma Tana

24

TGM Group Pty Ltd

25

VicRoads

26

Lizette Wingrave

27

Paul Wingrave

28

Environment Protection Authority

29

M Hunter

30

I Hunter

31

Nick Rannar

Appendix 4 C242 Panel Report- Conclusions & Recommendations

C242 Panel Report- Conclusions & Recommendations


Appendix 5 Amendment for Adoption

Amendment for Adoption


Local Provision - Business Zone 1


Local Provision - Area to be deleted from a design and development overlay - Schedule 14


Schedule to the business 1 zone


21.07 - Economic Development and Employment


21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 2 of 9)


21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 3 of 9)


21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 4 of 9)


21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 5 of 9)

21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 6 of 9)

21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 7 of 9)


21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 8 of 9)

21.07 - Economic Development and Employment (Page 9 of 9)

Schedule 6 to the Development Plan Overlay (Page 1 of 4)

Schedule 6 to the Development Plan Overlay (Page 2 of 4)

Schedule 6 to the Development Plan Overlay (Page 3 of 4)

Schedule 6 to the Development Plan Overlay (Page 4 of 4)

Schedule to Clause 52.28-3 (Page 1 of 2)

Schedule to Clause 52.28-3 (Page 2 of 2)


Appendix 6 Planning Permit

Planning Permit (Draft) - (Page 1 of 7)


Planning Permit (Draft) - (Page 2 of 7)


Planning Permit (Draft) - (Page 3 of 7)

Planning Permit (Draft) - (Page 4 of 7)


Planning Permit (Draft) - (Page 5 of 7)


Planning Permit (Draft) - (Page 6 of 7)


Planning Permit (Draft) - (Page 7 of 7)


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7. Procurement Policy

Portfolio:

Governance – Cr Fagg (Mayor)

Source:

Corporate Services – Administration & Governance

General Manager:

Jeff Wall

Index Reference:

Procurement

Summary

Cr Harwood moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -

That Council approves the amendments to the Procurement Policy, including a further amendment to clause 3.5 that removes the last sentence and replaces it with the following clause:

3.5.1 Project Delivery

“The engagement/employment of apprentices or trainees will form part of the project delivery criteria in determining the awarding of a contract for construction projects. Tenderers must provide details of direct and indirect employment of apprentices or trainees to be engaged during the course of a project.”

Cr Heagney moved, Cr Ansett seconded –

That Standing Orders be suspended to enable further discussion of the report.

Carried.

Standing Orders were suspended at 8:25pm

Cr Heagney moved, Cr Macdonald seconded –

That Standing Orders be resumed.

Carried.

Standing orders resumed at 8:29pm.

Upon resumption of Standing Orders the motion was carried.


Report

Background

The LGA requires Council to review each financial year their current procurement policy and amend as appropriate.


Discussion

The procurement policy provides a framework for the purchase of goods, works and services that emphasises value for money while conducting business in a fair and equitable manner.

The purpose of the policy is to:

This year’s review has taken into consideration the recently released Victorian Local Government – Best Practice Procurement Guidelines 2013, and we have proposed some amendments as follows:


Environmental Implications

The policy states that sustained value must be demonstrated in Council’s purchasing, including the built and natural environment.


Financial Implications

Application of this policy will reaffirm Council’s objective of value for money outcomes.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The review of this policy accords with section 186a of the LGA.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No officer involved in the preparation of this report has either a direct or indirect interest.


Risk Assessment

The policy requires that risk management is applied at all stages of procurement activities.


Social Considerations

The policy encourages the design and use of products and services which have minimal impact on the environment and community wellbeing.


Communication

Once endorsed by Council, the policy will be uploaded to the internet as a public policy and a copy of the policy made available at Council.


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8. Extension of Current Memorandum of Understanding with Geelong Otway Tourism to 30 June 2014

Portfolio:

Tourism and Major Events – Cr Nelson

Source:

Economic Development, Planning and Tourism

General Manager:

Peter Bettess

Index Reference:

Subject: Tourism Administration

Summary

Cr Harwood moved, Cr Ellis seconded -

That Council:

  1. agrees to extend the terms of the current Memorandum of Understanding with Geelong Otway Tourism to 30 June 2014 and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to sign the document as Council’s representative;

  2. notes the industry funded one year action plan proposed by Geelong Otway Tourism for implementation in the 2013/14 financial year.

Carried.


Report

Background

Geelong Otway Tourism Inc was established in 1993 as a regional tourism body following the amalgamation of municipalities to create the City of Greater Geelong.

A regional approach to tourism was adopted following direction and advice from both the Australian Tourist Commission and Tourism Victoria.

The newly created City entered into a partnership with the tourism industry as represented by four local tourism associations (Tourism Geelong, Bellarine Tourism, Otways Tourism and Surf Coast Tourism). The basis of the partnership is that the City provides resources for staffing, accommodation and administration for the regional body whilst the tourism industry through membership, sponsorship and advertising, funds the annual marketing and development program.

This partnership has been most effective and the Geelong Otway Tourism region now includes Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plains Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe and the relevant local and municipal tourism bodies that fall within these municipal boundaries.

In Geelong, the role was subsequently expanded to now include co-ordination, management and operations of Visitor Information Centres as well as facilitation and marketing of Business Events (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions - MICE).

At present, and in partnership with Tourism Victoria and the relevant local tourism associations (Tourism Geelong and Bellarine Tourism), a structural review has been undertaken to explore better integration across the Great Ocean Road Region (Barwon South West Region). The State Government has committed additional resources to market Geelong and the Bellarine in their own right for intrastate promotion and branding.


Discussion

Effective regional industry structures are a key factor in building successful tourism destinations. The partnership model established in the creation of Geelong Otway Tourism has performed strongly now for over 20 years. The structure of Victoria’s regional tourism industry is facing a number of new challenges due to the rapidly changing environment which needs to be addressed to provide a stronger platform for improved performance and growth. Through the consolidation and devolution of State funding through to the new structures greater efficiencies and coordination of program and funding may occur.

Interim Board

Tourism Victoria has appointed Mr Wayne Kayler-Thomson to be the Chair of the Great Ocean Road Interim Regional Tourism Board. The Interim Board consists of representatives of the nine Municipal Councils in the Great Ocean Road Region (Geelong to the South Australian Boarder) and the two Regional Tourism Boards, Geelong Otway Tourism and Shipwreck Coast Marketing.

The objective of the Interim Board is to present a draft Strategic Business Plan that details and recommends to State Government and all Municipal and Industry partners the establishment, strategic objectives, priorities, governance and financial model that supports the proposed new structure.

It should be noted that the City of Greater Geelong and all Municipal and Industry partners will have to endorse any proposed structural changes prior to altering the existing partnership with Industry through Geelong Otway Tourism as detailed in the Memorandum of Understanding and Council Policy.

Proposed Structural Changes – Tourism Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Tourism

The two Local Tourism Associations located within the City of Greater Geelong, Tourism Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Tourism, have agreed in principle to amalgamate to a single entity “Destination Geelong/Bellarine”.

At the request of the Local Association Geelong Otway Tourism is working with a contracted Governance Consultant to present to the LTA’s the most cost efficient clear path to amalgamation. This joining of forces requires member support as per their Statement of Rules as Incorporated Associations.

It is proposed that these changes will be considered by the membership for introduction at the commencement of 13/14 Financial Year.

Discussion – Performance

Tourism Research Australia (TRA) is an independent arm of the Commonwealth Government that collects, collates and reports on Regional visitation by both domestic and international visitors. The following data is from the latest TRA report for Geelong for the year ending December 2012.

‘Geelong’ as defined in the TRA data includes The City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe.

Visitation – Year Ending December 2012

Domestic Nights - Geelong

TOTAL

%Change 00/12

%Change 11/12

AAG 00/12

AAG 08/12

Geelong 2,551,000

+0.3%

+3.5%

+0.3%

+1.5%

Regional Victoria 35,600,000

+0.1%

+3.9%

+0.1%

+1.3%

 

 

Domestic Day Trips - Geelong

TOTAL

%Change 00/12

%Change 11/12

AAG 00/12

AAG 08/12

Geelong 2,985,000

+0.1%

+0.4%

+0.1%

+3.8%

Regional Victoria 28,417,000

-2.5%

+6.1%

+0.2%

+4.8%

 

 

International Arrivals - Geelong

TOTAL

%Change 00/12

%Change 11/12

AAG 00/12

AAG 08/12

Geelong 38,700

+4.9%

-8.0%

+4.9%

+3.1%

Regional Victoria 3,158,000

+1.5%

-7.4%

+1.5%

+0.4%

Comment:

Geelong is significantly outperforming Regional Victoria in all domestic and international TRA Benchmarks with the exception of domestic day trips.

Geelong Visitor Information Centres (VIC’s)

During the period from July 2012 to May 2013 the Geelong Visitor Information Centres (located at Little River Service Centre, National Wool Museum, Market Square, Geelong Waterfront and Barwon Heads) welcomed just over 149,000 walk in visitors. This is slight decline of 7% as compared to the same period last year, however this decline in visitation reflects the growing trend of visitors using the digital footprint to access information prior to departure.

It is recognised that the current trends with digital technologies and changing consumer behaviours are key drivers for consumers to increasingly access visitor information via digital platforms and devices. 

There is a clear correlation between the slight decrease in Visitor Information Centre arrivals and the increase in use of mobile digital devices.

A 55.4% increase in mobile traffic to the website was recorded for 2012/13 compared to the previous 12 months. From January – May 2012, 128,538 visits to the consumer website was recorded. Of this total, 27,496 were from mobile device, representing 21.4% of all traffic to the site.  From January – May 2013 181,934 visits to the consumer website were recorded, 70,301 via a mobile device, representing 38.6% of all traffic to the site.

Visitor Information Centres have embraced this technology and the emerging traveller behaviours, through the adoption of tablet technology; formal training in iPad functionality, QR codes, consumer website (as an information tool) and app usage.

Further to this the VIC’s responded to 6,522 telephone calls and 5,324, emails seeking information. In total the Geelong VIC’s responded to 198,246 visitor enquiries over the 11 month period ending May 2013.

The total enquiries have increased by 5% per annum over the past five years with 40% of enquiries being made by international visitors.

In 2012 visitors to the region who called into Geelong VIC’s were surveyed post trip to determine the impact of information received on their original travel plans. The results showed that 80% of visitors stated that they spent more time in the region than originally planned, with 46% spending an extra day or more due to the information received.

From this data it can be estimated that an additional $14.5 Million of visitor expenditure

was induced as a direct result of information support services delivered by the network of Geelong VIC’s. The VIC’s are staffed by two permanent staff and over 100 dedicated volunteers.

Business Events

The business events unit of Geelong Otway Tourism is called Business Events Geelong.

Business Events Geelong works with industry to secure conferences, meetings, expositions, incentive travel and to maximise the economic return from hosting such business events.

The bidding process to secure business events is very competitive and whilst Geelong has no major Convention and Exhibition Centre the Business Events Unit is very active and highly successful as recognised by winning Meeting and Events Australia’s National Award as Australia’s top Regional Destination Marketing Organisation for three consecutive years, culminating in them being inducted to the MEA National Hall of Fame in 2012.

In the last financial year Business Events Geelong secured over 1,600 business events, from half and full day meetings to multiple day conferences, that totalled approximately 3,000 business events days (Average length of event = 1.9 days). Delegate numbers attending business events was 64,000 with delivered 121,600 delegate days.

The average event size was 40 persons and the economic impact of these events was $40.06 Million. It should be noted that year on year we have seen a slight drop in the number of events held in region a slight decline in the average number of delegates per event. This is as a direct result of changing economic circumstances. But of greater concern is the leakage or loss of events the size of 400 plus delegate to other regions including Lorne because of the limited scope and scale of venues available in Geelong to meet the needs of the high yielding Business Events sector.

Tourism Economic Impact Analysis

As part of the Destination Management Plan, a Federal/State Government funded initiative managed by Geelong Otway Tourism, a detailed Economic Impact Study of tourism was undertaken at both the Municipal and Regional level.

The research undertaken by ‘Compelling Economics’ was an ‘Input Output’ study that determined the total employment and economic activity generated by tourism across the regional economy.

As such Tourism was viewed in terms of an amalgam of activities such as retail, accommodation, cafes, restaurants, cultural and recreation services. The study measured peoples spending whilst visiting the City (both Domestic and International Visitors) and included recreation tourism, people visiting friends and relatives, business travellers and also people visiting to access services such as retail, health, education and government services.

Results

The tourism sector in Greater Geelong is estimated to generate $553 Million in annual direct economic output.

Further to this for every $1 Million of direct expenditure by visitors in the local economy a further $.848 Million is generated with flow-on industrial and consumption effects.

Applying the tourism industry multiplier to the total output generated by the City of Greater Geelong’s tourism sector of $553 Million the total value (direct + industrial + consumption) of tourism to Geelong’s economy is estimated at up to $1.022 Billion per annum. This economic output is estimated to support 5,151 jobs in the municipality.

It should be noted that this $1.022 Billion economic output for Greater Geelong represents close to half of the total $2.1 Billion economic output of the total tourism industry for the Great Ocean Road Region.

2013/14 Geelong Otway Tourism Draft Action Plan and Budget

Due to the need to extend the current structure, the Geelong Otway Tourism Board met on Monday 27 May 2013 to devise an action plan for 2013/14 taking into consideration current Tourism Victoria Regional Tourism Action Plan Strategies as well as current projects being delivered through the allocation of Regional Marketing Program Funds for the Region. This plan relates to industry buy in through membership, sponsorship and marketing activities as well as the Municipal contributions from all other participating Municipalities in the Geelong Otway Region. The 2013/14 draft plan includes direct expenditure of over $1.3 Million. In addition to this, the draft plan outlines projects relating to regional marketing program funds from Tourism Victoria totalling $551,000 (this figure relates to the whole Great Ocean Road Region).

Please find attached a copy of the 2013/14 Geelong Otway Tourism draft action plan and budget which is planned to be discussed and approved at Geelong Otway Tourism’s next board meeting on 13 June 2013.

Environmental Implications

In its last annual report to Council, Geelong Otway Tourism Inc outlined a range of initiatives related to environment issues that have been implemented including accreditation by Earth Check.

Earth Check is a program aimed at reducing the impact of tourism related activities on the environment that includes training and incentives for those who participate.

A component of Earth Check is making sure the operations of Geelong Otway Tourism Inc itself are environmentally friendly. Geelong Otway Tourism was benchmarked in 2009 and again in 2012.

A further program called Sustainable Practice 360 Degrees assists businesses in reducing their water, waste and energy consumption.

Geelong Otway Tourism Inc has also worked with conference organisers and tour operators to achieve best practice in the environmental impact of their operations and design.


Financial Implications

Expenditure by Council 2008-2013

Service

2008/09

2009/10

2010/11

2011/12

2012/13

GOT Administration

 $791,000

 $770,000

$865,400

$940,280

$926,552

Visitor Information Centres

 $246,500

 $257,500

$307,220

$401,510

$367,409

Conference & Business Travel

 $261,000

 $290,000

$303,770

$320,190

$372,445

TOTAL

$1,298,500

$1,317,500

$1,476,390

$1,661,980

$1,666,406

Council’s proposed contribution to tourism via Geelong Otway Tourism for 2013/14 is $1,690,275.

(GOT Administration $912,850, VIC $381,490, Conference & Business Travel $395,935).

As per the information above, the Geelong Otway Tourism Board has worked in cooperation to develop the 2013/14 draft action plan and budget with a direct expenditure level of over $1.3 Million. In addition to this the draft plan outlines projects relating to regional marketing program funds from Tourism Victoria totalling $551,000 (this figure relates to the whole Great Ocean Road Region).


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

Authorising the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding to 30th June 2014 commits Council to a financial contribution for the 2013/14 financial year supporting staffing, accommodation and other administration costs of Geelong Otway Tourism.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

Authorising the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding to 30</span><span style="color:#000000;"><sup>th</sup></span> <span style="color:#000000;">June 2014 commits Council to a financial contribution for the 2013/14 financial year supporting staffing, accommodation and other administration costs of Geelong Otway Tourism.</span>


Risk Assessment

Geelong Otway Tourism Inc plays a pivotal role in advocating on tourism related issues in a variety of settings and at different levels of government. The organisation provides leadership to the region’s tourism industry in dealing with both demand and supply issues, as well as opportunities to collaborate on a range of campaigns and initiatives.

Without an organised and united approach the industry would most likely suffer or remain stagnant.

The basis of the proposed altered structure of tourism in the region is the changing dynamics impacting on the business environment and tourism performance.


Social Considerations

The social impacts of tourism have been the subject of recent research by the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre. A set of indicators have been developed to measure these impacts, with further work being done in the coming 2013/14 year.


Communication

A release will be prepared regarding recommitting to the Memorandum of Understanding.

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9. Council Policy Review - Emergency Management

Portfolio:

Infrastructure, Parks & Gardens - Cr Ellis

Source:

City Services - Emergency Management & Fire Prevention Unit

General Manager:

Gary Van Driel

Index Reference:

Subject: Emergency – Fire: Policy

Summary

Cr Ellis moved, Cr Heagney seconded -

That Council endorses the Emergency Management Policy, CPL275.2 (Appendix 9-1).

Carried.


Report

Background

The Emergency Management Policy, CPL275.2 was first developed many years ago, with this being the third review.


Discussion

The Emergency Management has undergone a number of reviews, the recent review has addressed:

The ‘Levels of Response’ Tables assist council officers, in particular, council’s Operations After Hours Duty Officers in moving from one level of response to another, which in turn activates additional resources as well as notification of more senior council officers.

The next review of this Policy is scheduled for December 2016.


Financial Implications

The policy provides Council with direction for the effective management and control of outdoor resources. This management ensures that there is effective incident and financial accountability.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The Policy has been developed with reference to relevant legislation, the Emergency Management Manual Victoria and Council’s Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMPlan).


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

There is no officer direct or indirect interest with the preparation of this Council report.


Risk Assessment

Well articulated policies provide Council with a consistent and publicly declared response towards Emergency Management. This will assist in reducing the risk and negative consequences to Council that may occur through inconsistent decision making, actions or practices.


Social Considerations

Social considerations have been taken into account during the review of this policy.


Environmental Implications

There is no environmental risk associated with this policy.


Communication

WPAC representatives were notified of the intention to cease the operation of the committee as a formal Committee of Council on 28 February 2013. This communication was repeated on 13 March 2013 when the agenda for the upcoming WPAC meeting was distributed. No objections or questions regarding the intention to cease the WPAC were received.

At the meeting of the WPAC held on 15 March 2013, it was determined that the committee would cease to operate at the completion of the meeting.

On 18 March 2013, an email was sent to all WPAC representatives informing them of the outcome of the meeting and thanking them for their contribution to the committee.


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10. Policy Review - Grants, Contributions, Donations and Sponsorship

Portfolio:

Governance – Cr Fagg (Mayor)

Source:

Community Services / Community Development

General Manager:

Jenny McMahon

Index Reference:

Subject: Reports – Grants and Funding

Summary

Cr Heagney moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -

That Council endorses the reviewed and updated Grants, Contributions, Donations and Sponsorship Policy (Doc No CPL 295), with the removal of the second dot point on Page 4, under 5. Council Policy.

Cr Farrell moved, Cr Heagney seconded –

That Standing Orders be suspended to enable further discussion of the report.


Carried.


Standing Orders were suspended at 8:55pm

Cr Heagney moved, Cr Fisher seconded –

That Standing Orders be resumed.


Carried.


Standing orders resumed at 8:55pm.

Upon resumption of Standing Orders the motion was carried.


Report

Background

The Council disburses funding to a diversity of organisations, groups and individuals via a range of varied funding programs and budget allocations.

The following chart provides a financial summary of all disbursements including grants, donations, sponsorships, and contributions allocated as part of Council’s budget processes over the last five years.

CoGG Disbursement Budget - 5 year period

A 2011 internal audit review of disbursements recommended that Council’s Management policies and procedures with respect to grant, contributions, donations and sponsorships be updated.

A review of Council’s policy and procedures of its funding programs has subsequently been undertaken. The updated Policy is presented through this report for Council endorsement.


Discussion

The allocation of funds assists with meeting the objectives of Council by providing an opportunity to enhance the well-being of the community. This is achieved by funding projects which build social capital and enable community engagement through local activities that align with Council’s strategies and objectives outlined in City Plan.

The policy outlines Council’s commitment to the provision of funding to the Geelong Community through its grants, contributions, donations and sponsorship programs. It aims to:

The current Grants, Contributions and Sponsorship Policy was last updated in 2009. The review has taken into consideration recommendations of the 2011 audit committee. The review results reflected in the policy include:

The attached policy provides the framework to guide the provision of Council funds to community projects and builds on the existing policy by clarifying terminology and strengthening the policy statement.


Environmental Implications

Some of the projects supported via Council funding programs resource environmental activities.


Financial Implications

There are no financial implications in reviewing the policy document.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The provision of grants to the community supports local, community organisations and endorses the aims of City Plan and the G21 Regional Plan.

The provision of grants, contributions, donations and sponsorships is carried out in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

All council employees, councillors and committee members must declare any conflict of interest in assessing any application or proposal for funds in accordance with the Conflict of Interest in Local Government Act 1989.


Risk Assessment

The Policy provides the framework to ensure Councillor Community Grants Program is governed in accordance with Council’s monitoring, reporting and accountability framework.


Social Considerations

The provision grants, contributions, donations and sponsorships provide an opportunity to support and strengthen communities making available a broad range of activities that benefit the Geelong region.


Communication

The Community Development Department is responsible for communication of all matters relating to this report.


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11. Councillor Community Grants Program 2012/2013 – Summary of Allocations 1 November 2012 to 31 March 2013

Portfolio:

Community Development – Cr Fisher

Source:

Community Services / Community Development

General Manager:

Jenny McMahon

Index Reference:

Subject: Finalised Councillor Community Grants Documentation 2012/2013

Summary

Cr Fisher moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -

That Council:

  1. notes the statement of allocations (Appendix 1-1) granted to community groups and organisations for the period 1 November 2012 to 31 March 2013.

  2. commends and congratulates the community groups and organisations who have received funding under the Councillor Community Grants Program for their efforts and contribution to the Geelong community.

Carried.


Report

Background

The Councillor Community Grants Program is for not-for-profit community groups and organisations who can apply for funds to support either ward based or municipal wide activities or events that will benefit the Geelong community.

In order to receive funds, applicants must comply with the established guidelines which govern the grant program.

As part of the ongoing accountability process, a report on the groups that have received funds is presented to Council on a quarterly basis.

A report providing information on allocations for the period of 1 July to 30 September 2012 was presented to Council on 11 December 2012. The total amount funded for that period was $64,720 allocated to 51 community organisations.

To ensure a fair and equitable level of available grant funds would be maintained following the election of a new Council, a limit of $6,500 per ward was set as the total amount that could be allocated in the period between the beginning of the 2012/13 financial year and the commencement of Council’s Caretaker period at the end of September 2012. No grant funds were approved during the Caretaker period and the formal appointment of the new Council on 5 November 2012.

A report on the second quarter of the financial year (1 October to 31 December 2012) was not presented to Council as there were minimal grant allocations processed during that period due to the Caretaker period arrangements and the settling in period of the new Council.

Therefore this report provides information on allocations for the period between 1 November 2012 and 31 March 2013.


Discussion

The total amount funded under this program for period 1 November 2012 to 31 March 2013 was $64,690, allocated to 28 community organisations.

This brings the total amount allocated for the period 1 July 2012 to 31 March 2013 to $129,410, distributed among 79 community organisations.

The allocation of grants assists with meeting the objectives of Council by providing an opportunity to enhance the wellbeing of the community by building social capital and enabling community engagement through the provision of funds to assist with local activities.

Appendix 1-1 provides a list of groups, the title of the activities funded and the amounts that were allocated during this period, as well as a summary of balances.


Environmental Implications

Some of the projects supported via this grant program include a variety of environmental activities.


Financial Implications

There are no financial implications. All funds to date have been expended in accordance with the Councillor Community Grants Guidelines and within budget.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The provision of grants to the community supports local, community organisations and endorses the aims of City Plan and the G21 Regional Plan.

This report is presented in accordance with the City of Greater Geelong Grants and Donations Policy.

The provision of grants is carried out in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

The Councillor Community Grants Program has provision in the assessment process to record any conflict of interest relating to each grant application that is assessed.


Risk Assessment

The Councillor Community Grants Program is governed in accordance with Council’s monitoring, reporting and accountability framework.

Successful applicants are provided with an evaluation form for their completion and return to Council as a record of the outcome of the grant funding they received. Annual audits are also conducted on a sample group of grant recipients.


Social Considerations

The provision of the Councillor Community Grants Program provides an opportunity to support and strengthen communities to provide a broad range of activities for the benefit of the Geelong community.


Communication

All groups are notified in writing of the outcome of their grant application.

The list of allocations will be reported on the Geelong Australia Website.

The Community Development Department is responsible for communication of all matters relating to this report.


Appendix 1-1

List of groups, the title of the activities funded and the amounts that were allocated from 1 November 2012 to 31 March 2013

Ward

Organisation

Project

Amount

Breakdown and totals where the applicant was awarded funds for their project from multiple ward allocations

AUSTIN

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

AUSTIN

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 200.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

AUSTIN

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

AUSTIN

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 500.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500.00

AUSTIN

GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB

MINOR UPGRADE WORKS

$ 200.00

Austin $200, Brownbill $100, Buckley $100, Cheetham $250, Coryule $100, Deakin $100, Kardinia $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,100

AUSTIN

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

VICTORIAN UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

AUSTIN

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

AUSTIN

MG CAR CLUB GEELONG INC

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $100, Cheetham $300, Corio $100, Coryule $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $950.00

AUSTIN

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

AUSTIN

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

AUSTIN Total

 

 

$ 1,600.00

 

BEANGALA

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

BEANGALA

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 200.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

BEANGALA

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

VICTORIAN UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP

$ 150.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

BEANGALA

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

BEANGALA

ROTARY CLUB OF OCEAN GROVE

CONFERENCE

$ 1,000.00

Beangala $1,000, Coryule $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500.00

BEANGALA

ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES

HAVING A SAY PROJECT

$ 300.00

Beangala $300, Buckley $100, Corio $400, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,400.00

BEANGALA

SURFSIDE WAVES SOCCER CLUB

LADIES SOCCER UNIFORMS

$ 1,000.00

 

BEANGALA

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

BEANGALA Total

 

 

$ 3,350.00

 

BROWNBILL

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

BROWNBILL

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

BROWNBILL

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2013

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

BROWNBILL

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 200.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

BROWNBILL

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 – TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

BROWNBILL

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

BROWNBILL

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 1,000.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500

BROWNBILL

GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB

MINOR UPGRADE WORKS

$ 100.00

Austin $200, Brownbill $100, Buckley $100, Cheetham $250, Coryule $100, Deakin $100, Kardinia $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,100

BROWNBILL

GEELONG RANGERS SOCCER CLUB

PRE-SEASON SOCCER CUP

$ 450.00

Buckley $1,000, Brownbill $450, Corio $1,000, Cowie $2,000, Coryule $1,000, Windermere $2,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $7,450

BROWNBILL

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

BROWNBILL

MG CAR CLUB GEELONG INC

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $100, Cheetham $300, Corio $100, Coryule $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $950.00

BROWNBILL

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

BROWNBILL

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

BROWNBILL Total

 

 

$ 3,250.00

 

BUCKLEY

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

BUCKLEY

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2014

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

BUCKLEY

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 1,900.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

BUCKLEY

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTALALLOCATION $1,500

BUCKLEY

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

BUCKLEY

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 100.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500

BUCKLEY

GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB

MINOR UPGRADE WORKS

$ 100.00

Austin $200, Brownbill $100, Buckley $100, Cheetham $250, Coryule $100, Deakin $100, Kardinia $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,100

BUCKLEY

GEELONG RANGERS SOCCER CLUB

PRE-SEASON SOCCER CUP

$ 1,000.00

Buckley $1,000, Brownbill $450, Corio $1,000, Cowie $2,000, Coryule $1,000, Windermere $2,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $7,450.01

BUCKLEY

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

VICTORIAN UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

BUCKLEY

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

BUCKLEY

MG CAR CLUB GEELONG INC

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $100, Cheetham $300, Corio $100, Coryule $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $950.00

BUCKLEY

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

BUCKLEY

ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES

HAVING A SAY PROJECT

$ 100.00

Beangala $300, Buckley $100, Corio $400, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,400.00

BUCKLEY

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

BUCKLEY Total

 

 

$ 4,550.00

 

CHEETHAM

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

CHEETHAM

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

CHEETHAM

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2015

$ 250.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

CHEETHAM

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 100.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

CHEETHAM

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTALALLOCATION $1,500

CHEETHAM

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

CHEETHAM

CLIFTON SPRINGS LIONS CLUB

PURCHASE OF TRAILER

$ 2,000.00

Cheetham $2,000, Coryule $1,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,000.00

CHEETHAM

GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB

MINOR UPGRADE WORKS

$ 250.00

Austin $200, Brownbill $100, Buckley $100, Cheetham $250, Coryule $100, Deakin $100, Kardinia $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,100

CHEETHAM

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

CHEETHAM

LEOPOLD SPORTSMANS CLUB

GRANT- NEW BOWLS

$ 1,500.00

 

CHEETHAM

MG CAR CLUB GEELONG INC

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

$ 300.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $100, Cheetham $300, Corio $100, Coryule $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $950.00

CHEETHAM

ST JAMES KEENAGERS - Auspiced by BELLARINE ANGLICAN PARISH

ST JAMES KEEN AGERS

$ 750.00

Cheetham $750, Coryule $750 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500.00

CHEETHAM Total

 

 

$ 5,800.00

 

CORIO

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

CORIO

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 800.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

CORIO

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2016

$ 650.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

CORIO

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTALALLOCATION $1,500

CORIO

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

CORIO

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 100.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500

CORIO

GEELONG RANGERS SOCCER CLUB

PRE-SEASON SOCCER CUP

$ 1,000.00

Buckley $1,000, Brownbill $450, Corio $1,000, Cowie $2,000, Coryule $1,000, Windermere $2,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $7,450

CORIO

GEELONG SOCCER & SPORTS CLUB

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT

$ 1,000.00

Corio $1,000, Cowie $800, Windermere $1,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,800

CORIO

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

VICTORIAN UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

CORIO

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

CORIO

MG CAR CLUB GEELONG INC

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $100, Cheetham $300, Corio $100, Coryule $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $950.00

CORIO

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 600.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

CORIO

ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES

HAVING A SAY PROJECT

$ 400.00

Beangala $300, Buckley $100, Corio $400, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,400.00

CORIO

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

CORIO Total

 

 

$ 6,750.00

 

CORYULE

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

CORYULE

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

CORYULE

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2017

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

CORYULE

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 200.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

CORYULE

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTALALLOCATION $1,500

CORYULE

CLIFTON SPRINGS LIONS CLUB

PURCHASE OF TRAILER

$ 1,000.00

Cheetham $2,000, Coryule $1,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,000.00

CORYULE

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 200.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500

CORYULE

GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB

MINOR UPGRADE WORKS

$ 100.00

Austin $200, Brownbill $100, Buckley $100, Cheetham $250, Coryule $100, Deakin $100, Kardinia $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,100

CORYULE

GEELONG RANGERS SOCCER CLUB

PRE-SEASON SOCCER CUP

$ 1,000.00

Buckley $1,000, Brownbill $450, Corio $1,000, Cowie $2,000, Coryule $1,000, Windermere $2,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $7,450

CORYULE

MG CAR CLUB GEELONG INC

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $100, Cheetham $300, Corio $100, Coryule $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $950.00

CORYULE

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

CORYULE

ROTARY CLUB OF OCEAN GROVE

CONFERENCE

$ 500.00

Beangala $1,000, Coryule $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500.00

CORYULE

ST JAMES KEENAGERS - Auspiced by BELLARINE ANGLICAN PARISH

ST JAMES KEEN AGERS

$ 750.00

Cheetham $750, Coryule $750 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500.00

CORYULE

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

CORYULE Total

 

 

$ 4,400.00

 

COWIE

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

COWIE

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 50.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

COWIE

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

COWIE

GEELONG RANGERS SOCCER CLUB

PRE-SEASON SOCCER CUP

$ 2,000.00

Buckley $1,000, Brownbill $450, Corio $1,000, Cowie $2,000, Coryule $1,000, Windermere $2,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $7,450

COWIE

GEELONG SOCCER & SPORTS CLUB

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT

$ 800.00

Corio $1,000, Cowie $800, Windermere $1,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,800

COWIE

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

VICTORIAN UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

COWIE

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

COWIE

MACEDONIAN DANCE GROUP AUSPICED BY MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX COMMUNITY

COSTUME STORAGE

$ 800.00

 

COWIE

MACEDONIAN PENSIONER GROUP AUSPICED BY MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY DATABASE

$ 200.00

 

COWIE

MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX COMMUNITY PARISH

STORAGE SHED

$ 1,000.00

 

COWIE

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

COWIE

ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES

HAVING A SAY PROJECT

$ 50.00

Beangala $300, Buckley $100, Corio $400, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,400.00

COWIE

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

COWIE Total

 

 

$ 5,250.00

 

DEAKIN

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS GRANT

$ 100.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

DEAKIN

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

DEAKIN

GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB

MINOR UPGRADE WORKS

$ 100.00

Austin $200, Brownbill $100, Buckley $100, Cheetham $250, Coryule $100, Deakin $100, Kardinia $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,100

DEAKIN

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

EQUIP HIRE FOR UNDER 15 C'SHIP

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

DEAKIN

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

DEAKIN

HIGHTON CFA URBAN FIRE BRIGADE

DEFIBRILLATOR

$ 2,990.00

 

DEAKIN

HIGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

PLAYGROUND REFURB.

$ 3,000.00

 

DEAKIN

MONTPELliER PRIMARY SCHOOL

15x IPAD'S

$ 5,000.00

 

DEAKIN

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

DEAKIN

ST JOHNS ANGliCAN CHURCH

HIGHTON CAROLS IN THE PARK

$ 2,560.00

 

DEAKIN

ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES

HAVING A SAY PROJECT

$ 50.00

Beangala $300, Buckley $100, Corio $400, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,400.00

DEAKIN

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

DEAKIN Total

 

 

$14,050.00

 

KARDINIA

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

KARDINIA

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2018

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

KARDINIA

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 200.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

KARDINIA

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

KARDINIA

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 250.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500

KARDINIA

GEELONG OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB

MINOR UPGRADE WORKS

$ 250.00

Austin $200, Brownbill $100, Buckley $100, Cheetham $250, Coryule $100, Deakin $100, Kardinia $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,100

KARDINIA

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

KARDINIA

OBERON HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY BIKE PROGRAM

$ 2,500.00

 

KARDINIA

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 800.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

KARDINIA Total

 

 

$ 4,500.00

 

KILDARE

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPliES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

KILDARE

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 600.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

KILDARE

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2019

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

KILDARE

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 100.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

KILDARE

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 100.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

KILDARE

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

KILDARE

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 100.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500

KILDARE

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

EQUIP HIRE FOR UNDER 15 C'SHIP

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

KILDARE

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

KILDARE

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

KILDARE

ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES

HAVING A SAY PROJECT

$ 100.00

Beangala $300, Buckley $100, Corio $400, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,400.00

KILDARE

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 50.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

KILDARE Total

 

 

$ 1,500.00

 

WINDERMERE

AMBULANCE VICTORIA

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPliES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $500, Brownbill $50, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Coryule $100, Cowie $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,050

WINDERMERE

AUST AIR FORCES CADETS 427 SQU

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

$ 200.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $800, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $600, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

WINDERMERE

BADMINTON GEELONG INC

MAJOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS 2020

$ 400.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $250, Corio $650, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400

WINDERMERE

BARWON HEADS COMM HALL INC

SOLAR PANELS

$ 400.00

Austin $200, Beangala $200, Brownbill $200, Buckley $1,900, Cheetham $100, Coryule $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $100, Kardinia $200, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $3,650

WINDERMERE

BARWON HEALTH

PORTABLE BALANCE MASTER

$ 400.00

Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Cheetham $200, Corio $200, Coryule $100, Kardinia $100, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

WINDERMERE

BRAVEHEARTS INC.

FIRST AID - WALKATHON

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $50, Cheetham $50, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $800

WINDERMERE

EASTERN PARK CROQUET CLUB

LAWN MOWER

$ 250.00

Austin $500, Brownbill $1,000, Buckley $100, Corio $100, Coryule $200, Kardinia $250, Kildare $100, Windermere $250 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,500

WINDERMERE

GEELONG RANGERS SOCCER CLUB

PRE-SEASON SOCCER CUP

$ 2,000.00

Buckley $1,000, Brownbill $450, Corio $1,000, Cowie $2,000, Coryule $1,000, Windermere $2,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $7,450

WINDERMERE

GEELONG SOCCER & SPORTS CLUB

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT

$ 1,000.00

Corio $1,000, Cowie $800, Windermere $1,000 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,800

WINDERMERE

GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOC.

EQUIP HIRE FOR UNDER 15 C'SHIP

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $150, Buckley $100, Corio $200, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,200

WINDERMERE

GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE INC.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM

$ 100.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $200, Cheetham $100, Corio $500, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $200, Kildare $50, Windermere $100 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,500

WINDERMERE

MG CAR CLUB GEELONG INC

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $50, Buckley $100, Cheetham $300, Corio $100, Coryule $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $950.00

WINDERMERE

NTH GEELONG WARRIORS S/CLUB

PORTABLE GOALS

$ 2,650.00

 

WINDERMERE

READ THE PLAY

PURCHASE OF WINDCHEATERS

$ 200.00

Austin $100, Brownbill $200, Buckley $200, Corio $600, Coryule $100, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kardinia $800, Kildare $100, Windermere $200 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,400.00

WINDERMERE

ST LAURENCE COMMUNITY SERVICES

HAVING A SAY PROJECT

$ 400.00

Beangala $300, Buckley $100, Corio $400, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $100, Windermere $400 - TOTAL ALLOCATION $1,400.00

WINDERMERE

UN WOMEN AUST GEELONG CHAPTER

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2013

$ 500.00

Austin $100, Beangala $100, Brownbill $500, Buckley $100, Corio $500, Coryule $50, Cowie $50, Deakin $50, Kildare $50, Windermere $500 - TOTAL ALLOCATION - $2,000.00

WINDERMERE Total

 

 

$ 9,900.00

 

GRAND TOTAL

 

 

$64,900.00

 

Summary of Ward Allocations and Balances

1 November 2012 – 31 March 2013

Ward Name

  Total Allocated

1/07/12-30/9/12

 Total Allocated

1/11/12- 31/03/13

 

*Balance Remaining as at 31 March 2013

Austin

$ 6,500.00

$ 1,600.00

$ 11,900.00

Beangala

$ 6,050.00

$ 3,350.00

$ 10,600.00

Brownbill

$ 500.00

$ 3,250.00

$ 10,250.00

Buckley

$ 2,430.00

$ 4,550.00

$ 13,020.00

Cheetham

$ 6,500.00

$ 5,800.00

$ 7,700.00

Corio

$ 6,000.00

$ 6,750.00

$ 7,250.00

Coryule

$ 6,500.00

$ 4,400.00

$ 9,100.00

Cowie

$ 5,510.00

$ 5,250.00

$ 9,240.00

Deakin

$ 3,950.00

$ 14,050.00

$ 2,000.00

Kardinia

$ 2,850.00

$ 4,500.00

$ 12,650.00

Kildare

$ 6,300.00

$ 1,500.00

$ 12,200.00

Windermere

$ 5,630.00

$ 9,900.00

$ 4,470.00

Total

$ 64,720.00

$ 64,900.00

$ 110,380.00

*Note:

The remaining ward balances provided above are as at 31 March 2013 and will be different at the time this report is presented to Council as additional grant allocations will have occurred.


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12. Greenhouse Program 2012 - 2013

Portfolio:

Environment and Sustainability - Cr Richards

Source:

City Services – Environment and Waste Services

General Manager:

Gary Van Driel

Index Reference:

Subject: Greenhouse Program 2012-13

Summary

Cr Harwood moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -

That Council notes:

  1. the new Federal emissions reporting requirements set out in the NGER Act;

  2. the range of actions listed in the Greenhouse Response that have been successfully implemented;

  3. the decrease in utility bills following energy efficiency works.

Carried.


Report

Background

The City of Greater Geelong adopted the Greenhouse Response 2008-2011 in May 2008. The Greenhouse Response set a target to reduce Council’s corporate greenhouse emissions by 30% based on 2006 levels and contains the following key themes that govern the mix of actions;

Council’s commitment to reducing its greenhouse emissions has been supported through a dedicated greenhouse capital budget since 2008. This budget has enabled a range of successful greenhouse reduction actions as set out in the Greenhouse Response to be implemented addressing the key themes listed previously.

Examples of greenhouse reduction actions implemented include but are not limited to;

These actions are detailed further in Appendix 1 (Greenhouse Response Summary). The actions have had a significant impact on reducing Council’s greenhouse emissions by abating approximately 1,500 tonnes of CO2-e per year from Councils operations since 2008, equivalent to taking 312 cars off the road each year.

In the past three years Council’s built asset base has grown significantly with the addition of two new large facilities, Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre (BASC) and the new Leisurelink. These new facilities have had great success with high visitation rates and have consequently placed higher demands on energy consumption, resulting in increased greenhouse emissions. Calculations show that the two new facilities have increased emissions by approximately 3,500 tonnes of CO2-e annually. This increase represents approximately eighteen percent of Councils total energy usage within all buildings. Council’s Greenhouse Program would require additional resources if we intend to mitigate emissions associated with our new buildings.


In addition to implementing greenhouse reduction actions, the greenhouse program has enabled Council to meet the new Federal and State legislative requirements. In particular, the program part funded the submission and subsequent audit to satisfy the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act.

Council has also established the Clean Energy Future Plan Working Group with representatives from across Council that have a role in reducing energy consumption and financial cost to council. The group has had a focus on opportunities that may arise from the Federal Governments Clean Energy Future Plan and implications of the carbon tax on Council operations.

Future Proofing Geelong’s Low Carbon Growth Plan has also identified significant opportunities available to reduce carbon emissions across industry, business and community.


Discussion

One of the key challenges for the Greenhouse Strategy review is to embed energy efficient practices across key council departments. Council recently adopted a Sustainable Building Policy which requires minimum standards to be met when constructing new Council buildings and renovations and replacing existing equipment.

Recently the Property Department have been successful in applying for a major grant from the Federal Government which will compliment the work carried out as part of the Greenhouse Program since 2008 and the Sustainable Building Policy. The funding will allow major building upgrades such as boiler and chiller replacements to be undertaken and significantly reduce energy consumption at key Council sites. This will result in ongoing financial savings related to reduced utility bills.

Sustainable principles set out in the Greenhouse Strategy and Sustainable Building Policy help ensure that new buildings function efficiently and effectively if resourced and implemented.

Ongoing commitments for the Greenhouse Program include:

There are major implications relating to Council’s Greenhouse emissions as a result of the new NGER framework. Council’s previous reporting framework (ICLEI framework) included the emissions sources of streetlights, fleet, buildings and waste only from Council buildings. The new NGER framework now excludes streetlights and includes residential waste to landfill based on an assessment of what emission sources are considered to be under the operational control of Council. For the 2011-2012 reporting year this change results in Council’s greenhouse emissions increasing from 37,565 to 90,337 tonnes of CO2e.

It is important to note that the Greenhouse Program has implemented many of the actions set out in the Greenhouse Response. A review of the Greenhouse Strategy is intended to build on the successes of the previous four years and provide a basis for the continued reduction in reducing Councils environmental footprint.

Importantly the review will provide an opportunity for various areas of Council working in the carbon reduction area to have input into the strategy review process including: Council’s Environment and Natural Resources Department (strategy development and implementation); Capital Projects Department (new buildings); Property Department (maintenance and upgrades of existing buildings); Waste Services (waste to landfill); Engineering Services (streetlights); Economic Development (Future Proofing Geelong); Parks and Support Services (light and heavy fleet vehicles).

Key themes are anticipated to be:


Environmental Implications

Actions implemented to date in reducing Council’s greenhouse gas emissions have provided a foundation to continue to build upon.

It is envisaged that the development and implementation of a new Greenhouse Strategy will assist Council efforts to;


Financial Implications

There are some excellent examples of financial savings as a result of the Greenhouse Program which include but are not limited to:

  1. National Wool Museum energy efficiency upgrade:

    Project Cost:

    $138,200

    Energy Use Reduction:

    28.4% per annum

    Financial Savings:

    $17,290 per annum

    Greenhouse Gas Reductions:

    151 Tonnes CO2-e per annum

    Payback Period:

    8.0 years

     

     

  2. City Hall energy efficiency upgrade:

     Project Cost:

     $159,500

     Energy Use Reduction:

     21.4% per annum

     Financial Savings:

     $18,340 per annum

     Greenhouse Gas Reductions:

     143.4 Tonnes CO2-e per annum

     Payback Period:

     8.7 years

As the Greenhouse Review is still to be undertaken, recommendations and financial implications are yet to be determined.

The review of the Greenhouse Strategy will identify priority areas that will govern the next phase of how Council will reduce it’s contribution to global greenhouse emissions.

It is worth noting that actions and recommendations contained within the Greenhouse review may also be eligible for Commonwealth AND State Government funding grant programs.

By not taking action to reduce emissions, Council will be exposed to significant financial implications as we move into a carbon constrained future where power costs from traditional sources e.g. coal are increasing very rapidly.

Council’s Economic Development Department and Future Proofing Geelong have assisted many organisations within Geelong to look at ways to reduce energy costs and work towards securing their economic viability. Future expected increased energy costs will in-turn improve the business case for Council to invest in this area but also other organisations and residents of Geelong.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The following Government policies, legislative and strategic framework are some of the documents listed that require compliance and have particular relevance:


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No Council Officer involved in the preparation of this report has a direct or indirect interest in the matter to which the report relates.


Risk Assessment

All OH&S considerations have been taken into account and no risks have been identified.


Social Considerations

Implementing actions that will reduce Council’s emissions presents social benefits by providing examples of Council showing leadership. These examples will play an essential role in educating and building awareness within the community around the topic of greenhouse emissions reduction and the benefits it offers.


Communication

Greenhouse emissions reporting has been made available to key staff. The recent work undertaken to satisfy NGER requirements has highlighted the important role reporting plays in Council operations in identifying irregularities in energy usage.

As part of the Greenhouse Strategy review, the development of a communication strategy will ensure effective engagement is undertaken with identified relevant stakeholders. This will include community engagement and targeted engagement with relevant community stakeholder groups and organisations.


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13. Planning Delegations

Portfolio:

Planning – Cr Macdonald

Source:

Economic Development, Planning &amp; Tourism - City Development

General Manager:

Peter Bettess

Index Reference:

Delegation

Summary

Cr Macdonald moved, Cr S Kontelj seconded -

That the information be received.

Carried.


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14. Re-Appointment of External Representation on the Audit Advisory Committee

Portfolio:

Governance – Cr Fagg (Mayor)

Source:

Internal Audit and Ombudsman's Office

General Manager:

Stephen Griffin

Index Reference:

Audit-CG- Internal

Summary

Cr Farrell moved, Cr S Kontelj seconded -

That Council approves the re-appointment of Ms linda MacRae to the Audit Advisory Committee for a further two year term as from 1 July 2013.

Carried.

Report

Background

The Council has an Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) which operates under the Terms of Reference (Charter) which were reviewed and approved by Council in March 2010. Membership of the Committee consists of up to six members, being three Councillors and three external independent persons.

Ms linda MacRae was first elected to the AAC in January 2007, due to a resignation from a committee member at the end of 2006. linda was appointed to the chair of the Audit Advisory Committee in February 2011 due to the retirement and resignation of the long serving chairman in Michael Dowling on the 22 November 2010. linda is seeking a further two year term and her re-appointment has the support of the Chief Executive Officer.


Discussion

It is recommended that Council approves the re-appointment of Ms linda MacRae, current chairperson and Committee member for a further two years as from 1 July 2013. External membership appointments have been staggered to provide some continuity of members in future years.


Environmental Implications

Not applicable


Financial Implications

External members receive $1,562.50 per meeting.


Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

Nil


Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

Not applicable


Risk Assessment

Ms MacRae will have served three two year terms on the Audit Advisory Committee with her re-appointment having the support of the Chief Executive Officer.


Social Considerations

Not applicable


Communication

Not applicable


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15. Old Geelong Gaol

Portfolio:

Finance – Cr S Kontelj

Source:

Corporate Strategy &amp; Property Management

General Manager:

Jeff Wall

Index Reference:

Corporate Property Land Sale

Cr Macdonald Moved, Cr Ansett seconded -

That in accordance with Section 89 (2) (h) of the Local Government Act 1989, this report be considered at the conclusion of all other business at which time the meeting be closed to members of the public.


Carried.


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16. Food Supply Agreement

Portfolio:

Community Development – Cr Fisher

Source:

Community Services / Aged and Disability Services

General Manager:

Jenny McMahon

Index Reference:

Subject: Aged and Disability Care / Food Services

Cr Macdonald Moved, Cr Ansett seconded -

That in accordance with Section 89 (2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1989, this contractual matter be considered at the conclusion of all other business at which time the meeting be closed to members of the public.


Carried.


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17. Audit Advisory Committee Summary Report

Portfolio:

Governance – Cr Fagg (Mayor)

Source:

Corporate Internal Auditor and Ombudsman

General Manager:

Stephen Griffin

Index Reference:

Audot CG - Internal

Cr Macdonald Moved, Cr Ansett seconded -

That in accordance with Section 89 (2) (h) of the Local Government Act 1989, this report be considered at the conclusion of all other business at which time the meeting be closed to members of the public.

Carried.


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