Council Minutes - Section B: Reports - 24 February 2015

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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. Actions to Address Workplace and Council Culture Concerns at the City of Greater Geelong

2. Private Sporting Infrastructure Capital Co-contribution Policy

3. Geelong Regional Library Corporation Annual Report 2013/2014

4. CPL520.1 Special Rates and Charges Policy Review

5. City Plan 2013-2017 Progress Report to December 2014

6. Women in Community Life Advisory Committee

7. Committee Representation

8. Melville Avenue, Newtown – Proposed Footpath Construction SRC336 – Declaration of Charge

9. Surfcoast Highway, Grovedale – Proposed Footpath Construction SRC339 – Declaration of Charge

10. Portarlington North East Group Road Construction Special Charge Scheme SRC 340 – Intention to Declare

11. Valuation Appeal (Confidential)

1. Actions to Address Workplace and Council Culture Concerns at the City of Greater Geelong

Purpose

To advise Council of actions taken to address concerns with the City of Greater Geelong’s workplace culture.

Summary

• Concerns with the workplace culture and conduct of Councillors have been raised, citing examples of bullying, harassment and conflict.

• The CEO, Dr Gillian Miles, has expressed an abhorrence of such behaviours, and opened up the organisation for review to determine if there is a serious problem and how such problems may be addressed.

• The CEO has appointed independent consultants, Ernst and Young and Ms Susan Halliday, to conduct a review of workplace culture and related processes, and to examine the adequacy of the Councillor Code of Conduct in relation to local government best practice.

• The CEO has also arranged for an access line to be available to officers to raise concerns they might have in relation to bullying, harassment and destructive conflict.

• The general public may contact the Internal Ombudsman to raise concerns with bullying, harassment and destructive conflict.

• The outcomes sought include a clear view of the current workplace culture and related Organisation Development processes with a set of recommendations to address any issues, and, an analysis of the relative strength of the councillor code of conduct in ensuring good conduct with a set of recommendations for change to the code to ensure it reflects best practice in local government in Australia.

• The final report will be brought to the Council Chamber.

Cr Farrell moved, Cr Harwood seconded -

That Council endorses the actions taken by the CEO, to review the culture of the workplace and the Councillor Code of Conduct, and to provide avenues for officers and the general public to raise their concerns.

Carried.

Background

On joining the organisation in September 2014, the CEO committed to reviewing all processes and policies at Council to ensure their adequacy and effectiveness.

While the organisation is working well, and processes are robust, there is a need to ensure that we have a contemporary organisation that is respectful, operating to the highest standards and that continues to deliver services for the Geelong community.

Discussion

In consultation with councillors, senior staff, the unions and the Minister for Local Government, the CEO has committed to taking several actions to investigate and address the concerns raised as follows:

1. Provide support for current staff by establishing an independent and confidential access line service where staff can raise concerns they have regarding bullying, harassment and destructive conflict in the workplace.

2. Commission an independent review of the workplace culture and an assessment of related processes.

3. Work with Councillors to consider the Councillor Code of Conduct given Local Government best practice.

4. Appoint an independent advisor to ensure transparency and the proper conduct of actions a, b and c and to ensure the delivery of desired outcomes.

The following appointments have been made:

1. Susan Halliday, a former Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission with significant community standing.

   Ms Halliday was a recent ministerial appointment to the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce, the Inaugural Chairperson of the state’s largest professional regulatory authority – the Victorian Institute of Teaching from 2002 – 2011 and she has also worked extensively with local councils and a range of other sectors in the areas of workplace behaviour, cultural change and employment law.

   Ms Halliday will provide advice on the overall review and work with Councillors to consider the Councillor Code of Conduct in line with legislation, as well as best practice in local government.

2. Ernst and Young

   A leading business advisory firm, Ernst and Young will undertake an organisation “health check”, using historical trends. This will include a cultural review across the organisation, a review of policy and procedures, including the officer code of conduct.

3. Work Logic

   Work Logic will provide a confidential employee access line for staff to raise any concerns. This will complement other existing avenues to raise issues.

Environmental Implications

There are no known environmental implications.

Financial Implications

The commission of these services has implications for the 2014/2015 Budget.

Environmental Implications

It is anticipated there will be some alterations to policies, to ensure they are in alignment with best practice.

Alignment to City Plan

The actions outlined in this report are aligned with Council’s commitment to providing a safe environment for staff and good governance practice.

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest for the person preparing this report.

Risk Assessment

The actions outlined in this report will minimise the risk to Council.

Social Considerations

The actions outlined in this report will ensure that safety and wellbeing concerns are being addressed.

Human Rights Charter

The actions outlined in this report will ensure those who work with and interact with Council are abiding by the Human Rights Charter.

Consultation and Communication

The actions outlined in this report will take into account good consultation practice and transparent and appropriate communication.

2. Private Sporting Infrastructure Capital Co-contribution Policy

Purpose

To seek endorsement for a Private Sporting Infrastructure Capital Co-contribution Policy for capital works on sporting infrastructure not on Council owned or managed land.

Summary

• Council regularly receives requests from owner/operator(s) of sport and recreation facilities not on Council owned or managed land regarding opportunities for sporting infrastructure capital works support.

• The City of Greater Geelong has a mix of publicly and privately owned/managed sport and recreation facilities throughout the municipality.

• Council does not currently have a framework to provide financial support for capital works projects at privately owned/managed sport and recreation facilities.

• The Co-contribution Policy provides Council and the community with a clear direction as to the level of contribution it may provide to eligible sporting infrastructure projects.

• An application for funding must be received via Council’s annual budgetary process and demonstrate strong community benefit.

• Private clubs that are the recipient of Council funds must agree to appropriate mechanisms to protect the community investment.

• All requests for Council funding will be subject to approval through Council’s annual budget process.

Cr Harwood moved, Cr E Kontelj seconded -

That Council defer consideration of the report.

Carried

3. Geelong Regional Library Corporation Annual Report 2013/2014

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a summary of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation Annual Report 2013/2014 (Appendix 1).

Summary

• The Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) provides library services to the residents of the City of Greater Geelong, (CoGG) Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliffe and Golden Plains Shire.

• In 2013/2014 the GRLC operated a total of 16 branches in the region, 13 in CoGG, 2 mobile libraries, 1 of which operates in the City of Greater Geelong, library website providing remote access to the catalogue and e-collections, as well as a Community Library Service meeting the needs of homebound members.

• A total of 1,709,678 visits were made to all GRLC libraries in 2013/2014, an increase of 4% on 2012/2013. Of these, 1,502,186 visits were made to CoGG libraries.

• 2,652,613 items were borrowed from print and multimedia collections (1% increase) during 2013/2014. Of these 2,279,635 items were borrowed from CoGG branch libraries and the mobile library.

• Total membership of GRLC reached 106,961 people in 2013/2014 (3% increase) with 85,049 members living in the City of Greater Geelong.

• Community access of eCollections continued to grow reaching 236,336 downloads (51% increase) whilst wireless hotspot sessions in all libraries grew to 222,833 sessions (96% increase).

• GRLC delivered 4,229 lifelong learning and cultural programs attracting 109,179 attendees, a 13% increase over the previous year and worked with 124 community organisation partners representing a 14% increase on the previous year.

• The Community Library Service (CLS) provides services to members who are homebound, due to frailty, illness and disability. In the past year CLS delivered 27,380 collection items to homebound individual members and institutional members representing a 25% increase on the previous year.

Cr Richards moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -

That Council note the Annual Report of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation 2013/2014 (Appendix 1).

Carried.

Background

The City of Greater Geelong in partnership with Surf Coast Shire, Golden Plains Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe established the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) in March 1997 to operate library services in the region.

The year 2013/2014 represents Year 2 in the GRLC Library Plan 2013-17 Reading the Future: Next Generation Libraries. The GRLC vision as articulated in the Library Plan is.

A strong, vibrant, connected community:

• Enriched by reading;

• Empowered by learning;

• Inspired by information and ideas.

In 2013/2014 the GRLC operated a total of 16 branches in the region, 2 mobile libraries and the community library service for people unable to physically access public libraries. In the City of Greater Geelong, the 13 branches are located in Barwon Heads; Belmont; Chilwell; Corio; Drysdale; Geelong; Geelong West; Highton; Lara; Newcomb; Ocean Grove; Waurn Ponds and Western Heights College. There is also a mobile library service operating in CoGG. GRLC provided a total of 727 hours of service to the public each week in the 2013/2014 financial year.

Discussion

The GRLC Annual Report 2013/2014 clearly demonstrates continued improvement in library services and growth in community usage as demonstrated by the following highlights:

• The popularity of GRLC libraries continued to grow with 1,709,678 visits to the libraries (4% increase), 2,652,613 items borrowed from print and multimedia collections (1% increase), 133,025 reference enquiries (11% increase), eCollections accessed 236,336 times (51% increase), 222,833 wireless usage sessions (96% increase) and 109,179 attendances to lifelong learning and cultural programs (13% increase).

• 1,502,186 visits were made to CoGG libraries representing at an increase of 4% on the previous year.

• 2,279,635 items borrowed from CoGG branch libraries and the mobile library representing an increase of 1% on the previous year.

• Community use of eCollections continued to grow reaching 236,336 downloads of e-books, e-magazines and e-databases (51% increase).

• Wireless access in all libraries grew to 222,833 sessions (96% increase) with 194,424 accesses (91% increase) delivered in CoGG libraries.

• Total membership of the GRLC grew to 106,961 representing a 3% increase with 85,049 of those members residing in CoGG.

• 70,467 new print and digital items were added to the lending collection and included Find yourself in a Book Project titles for young people focused on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual and Intersex (GBTLI) in partnership with Geelong Adolescent Sexuality Project (GASP) and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).

• Educational and literacy based online learning programs have been made available for children in 11 libraries via Play and Learn Touch screen PCs.

• The Community Library Service (CLS) provides for the library needs of members who are homebound, due to frailty, illness and disability. In the past year CLS has made 27,380 loans to homebound individual members as well as institutional members representing a 25% increase on the previous year.

• GRLC delivered 4,229 programs and events attracting 109,179 participants. These included reader development and e–know how programs, literary events, lectures and workshops. Notable presenters included media personalities Derek Guille, Ray Martin and Adam Ford, authors: Margaret Drabble, Steve Carroll, Gary Disher, Claire Dunn, Greg Foyster and Maggie Counihan and health professionals Dr. Marcus Robertson, Dr. Michael Berk and Dr. Peter Vuillermin as part of the Open Mind Lecture Series. A photographic competition was held during the Summer Read Program and judged by Cr Darryn Lyons, Mayor and Cr Andy Richards, Chair GRLC.

• Early literacy and language programs (Babytime, Toddlertime, Preschool storytime) were offered throughout the branch libraries on a weekly basis for children under 12 years and GRLC participated in external programs such as Children’s Book Week 2013, CoGG Children’s Expo, Gala Day Family Fun Day at Steampacket Gardens, Geelong Children’s Week 2013 and the Living Words Expo, Collaborative Projects with Best Start Partnership, Diversitat and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative.

• GRLC participated in the Geelong Senior’s Festival over the month of October presenting talks, heritage tours of Johnstone Park, musicals and internet learning opportunities.

• Regular youth programs were held throughout GRLC libraries including Manga Club, Pop Fiction, Game On, Artery and TGIF Gametime, along with ALL IN presented in partnership with CoGG’s Youth Development Unit.

• The quality of its performance and financial reporting was acknowledged through GRLC winning the Municipal Association of Victoria’s Best Annual Report 2014 Award in the Regional Library Corporation’s category.

• Strategic work undertaken by the GRLC Board included the adoption of the Strategic Resource Plan 2014-2018, Collection Development Policy 2014-2017, Collection Management Plan 2014-2017, ICT Status and Preparedness Review and Reading the Future; Next Generation Libraries, Library Plan – Strategic Objectives 2014/2015.

• Significant work has been undertaken on planning and implementation of GRLC’s Geelong Library and Heritage Centre Transition Strategy which will culminate in the delivery of world-class services on the one site in late 2015.

Environmental Implications

There are no specific environmental implications for Council in the adoption of this report. A key identified benefit of Libraries is the environmental saving offered by multiple usages of materials. Multiple accessing of library print materials such as books and newspapers, and non-print materials such as eCollections, CDs and DVDs are more resource friendly.

Financial Implications

Council makes an annual recurrent member contribution to the GRLC. In 2013/2014 the total COGG recurrent contribution was $7,027,453.

COGG made a discretionary payment for unfunded superannuation liability of $182,000 in the 2013/2014 year.

The level of Council’s contribution to GRLC is based upon a funding formula and subject to the Agreement to continue the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, and consideration as part of the Annual Budget process.

In 2013/2014 the total GRLC income was derived from Member Councils contributing 81%, State Government Grants representing 16% and fees, changes and interest 3%.

The 2011 landmark study Dollars Sense and Public Libraries, commissioned by the State Library of Victoria and the Public Libraries Victorian Network, highlighted GRLC as one of seven Victorian public library services case studies. The key findings identified that GRLC libraries generate the following:

• Up to $7.46 economic benefit and $4.23 economic activity for every dollar invested in Geelong libraries;

• $30.5m income generation;

• Overall Benefit Cost ratio of $4.53 with $32.6m annual return on investment;

• 168 jobs in host economy.

Environmental Implications

The actions undertaken in 2013/2014 contribute to the implementation of GRLC strategic plan Reading the Future; next Generation Libraries – Library Plan 2013-2017.

Council was represented on the GRLC Board by Cr. Andy Richards (Chair), Cr. Rod Macdonald, Cr. Lindsay Ellis (from February 2014), Cr. John Irvine (from February 2014), Cr. Kylie Fisher (until August 2013) and Cr. Tony Ansett (until August 2013).

Alignment to City Plan

The provision of library services and the programs offered by GRLC in CoGG aligns directly to City Plan’s Strategic Directions ‘Community Wellbeing’ (Priority Areas: Connected, Creative and Strong communities) and ‘Growing our Economy’ (Priority Areas: A prosperous and innovative Geelong, a successful vibrant city centre, and Greater Geelong is a leading city of tourism, arts culture and events).

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

There is no direct or indirect interest by Council Officers involved in the preparation of this report.

Section 196(7A) of the Local Government Act exempts a member of the governing body of a regional library from having a conflict of interest if their only interest is as a Councillor or member of Council staff, who was appointed to the board by Council.

Risk Assessment

The Annual Report of GRLC has been subject to a Financial Audit and approved by the Auditor General of Victoria.

Social Considerations

Public Libraries contribute significantly to community in a variety of ways including:

• Creating informed communities, supporting and strengthening democracy through the equitable and free provision of access to local and global information sources;

• Providing free and universal access to information technology infrastructure, computer literacy and technology resources;

• Providing opportunities for lifelong learning through resources to support self directed learning and programmed information, reading and digital literacy activities;

• Building community by providing welcoming, neutral, community space that is open to all members of the community from all walks of life and by connecting individuals, groups and government.

Human Rights Charter

The library services and programs offered by GRLC have a number of positive impacts upon human rights.

Freedom of expression: eCollections and other digital technologies, as well as the continuation of the Community Library Service enhances the community’s right to access information in various forms, in particular those with physical or sensory disabilities. GRLC also provides spaces for individuals and groups to come together and encourages the sharing of ideas.

Freedom of movement: Physical library branches are just one part of the library experience for users. The general public can access library catalogues from anywhere around the world via an internet connection, and members can access a growing number of online digital collections.

Freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief: Libraries by their very nature enhance the public’s ability to enjoy these freedoms providing free access to millions of resources from around the world etc.

Consultation and Communication

The Arts & Culture department, in consultation with Marketing and Administration, will be responsible for communicating this report.

4. CPL520.1 Special Rates and Charges Policy Review

Purpose

This report seeks Council approval of Council Policy CPL 520.1 Special Rates and Charges following a standard review process. (Attachment 1)

Summary

• A review of the policy has been carried out. Only minor changes have been made to the policy document however the accompanying contributions guidelines have had more significant changes.

• The changes to the Contribution Guidelines highlight the mandatory use of the Benefit Ratio calculation as defined in Section 163 of the Local government Act 1989.

• Community Consultation Guidelines have been developed for the various Special Charge Schemes. These are provided at Attachment 2.

Cr Ellis moved, Cr Ansett seconded -

That Council adopt the revised Special Rates and Charges policy Version 2 with a further review to be carried out by 25 October 2017.

Carried.

Background

Special Charges Schemes are used as a funding mechanism for new infrastructure where it can be established that the infrastructure provides a benefit to property which is greater than that of properties outside the scheme. Similarly, Special Rates Schemes provide a funding mechanism for on-going services to properties or a group of properties which also satisfy the special benefit test.

The Special Rates and Charges policy was introduced to set out the principals for the use of Special Rates and Charges Schemes in a fair, equitable and consistent manner.

Discussion

Special Rates and Charges Policy:

Reference documents relating to Special Rates and Charges are unchanged and the policy in general remains largely unchanged except for the policy attachment; Contribution Guidelines.

The Contribution Guidelines has been amended based on the mandatory requirement of establishing what is known as a “Benefit Ratio (BR)” calculation for Special Charge Schemes. It is this ratio that determines the percentage of funding between the benefiting property owners and Council. This calculation takes the “Community Benefit” into consideration which is the benefit that new infrastructure will provide to the wider community that is outside the scheme boundaries. Not all schemes have a community benefit but in general terms the higher the community benefit, the lower the Benefit Ratio becomes which in turn reduces the property owner’s contribution to a scheme.

For road and footpath schemes, there are minimum standards that must be met in terms of road pavement and footpath widths. Any additional width above this standard will be funded directly by Council. Specific information is detailed in the Contributions Guidelines attachment to the Special Rates and Charges Policy.

Officer Responsibilities

Special Rates and Charges Schemes must be managed by an experienced Council officer and this is currently the Coordinator Engineering Design Services. The officer ensures that all schemes are administered in accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989. Other responsibilities include undertaking all informal consultation with affected property owners, managing the formal consultation process in accordance with the Act and representing Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in the case of property owner appeals.

Environmental Implications

There are no environmental implications for Council in accepting the implications.

Financial Implications

Special Rates and Charge Schemes are an additional funding mechanism that allows infrastructure and services to be provided to the benefiting properties and community at a much faster rate when compared to funding from Council alone. Financial implications for every Special Rates and Charges Scheme are detailed in Council Reports at the time of ‘Intention to declare’ and again at final ‘Declaration’ of a scheme.

There are no financial implications for Council in accepting the recommendation in this report.

Environmental Implications

The provisions of Section 163 of the Local government Act 1989, allow Council the right to impose Special Rates and Charges Schemes.

The next Special Rates and Charges policy review date is 25 October 2017.

Alignment to City Plan

This policy review is in line with Council’s obligation to review and update all Council policies on a regular basis. The policy aligns well with our Community Wellbeing, Growing our Economy and Sustainable built and natural environments strategic directions through the varying infrastructure and services that Special Rates and Charges Schemes may provide.

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No Council Officer involved with this process has any direct or indirect interest in the review of this policy.

Risk Assessment

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

Social Considerations

There are no social considerations with implementing the recommendations in this report.

Human Rights Charter

In developing this report to Council, the subject matter has been considered to determine if it raises any human rights issues.  In particular, whether the scope of any human right established by the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities is in any way limited, restricted or interfered with by the recommendations contained in this report.  It is considered that the subject matter does not raise any adverse human rights issues.

Consultation and Communication

Consultation Guidelines and time frames have been developed for the various Special Charge Schemes. Full consultation occurs with all affected residents at the time of developing the scheme.

5. City Plan 2013-2017 Progress Report to December 2014

Purpose

Council at its meeting on 24 June 2014 adopted the 2014-2015 Update of City Plan 2013-2017, which outlines the Strategic Directions and Priorities planned by the Council over the four-year period, and the Annual Business Plan Actions planned for the coming 12 months.

This report is the progress report to Council of the organisations achievements against these actions.

Summary

Attachment A details the status and provides commentary against the Annual Business Plan actions. The key to the status of actions is:

Cr E Kontelj moved, Cr Harwood seconded -

That Council receives and notes the City Plan Progress Report to 31 December 2014.

Carried.

Background

Council at its meeting on 24 June 2014 adopted the 2014-2015 Update of City Plan 2013-2017, which outlines the Strategic Directions and Priorities planned by the Council over the four-year period, and the Annual Business Plan Actions planned for the coming 12 months:

Community Wellbeing

Healthy Together Geelong: to enhance health, wellbeing and quality of life of Greater Geelong Communities.

Growing Our Economy

Securing Geelong’s economic future.

A Sustainable Built and Natural Environment

Partnering with our community to protect and enhance our natural ecosystems and to encourage sustainable design and reduced resource consumption.

How We Do Business

We will focus on developing and maintaining effective working relationships to deliver Council’s strategic directions and cost effective services that meet the changing needs of the community.

Discussion

This report and attachment indicates the status of the actions in City Plan 2013-2017 for the 2014-2015 financial year as at 31 December, 2014.

The attachment provides status and comments for each of the 232 actions within the four strategic directions.

There has been significant progress towards achieving the actions in 2014-2015 including:

Community Wellbeing

Status Summary:

• Five new community centres will open their doors in 2015 which will be of a huge benefit to the community.

• Finishing touches are being applied to the new early childhood centre ‘Bop Bop Karrong’ located at Village Park, Barwon Heads. The centre will feature two kinder rooms, maternal and child health room, multi purpose spaces and sports storage.

• The new Grovedale Children’s and Community Hub will open in 2015 as a one-stop facility for local children and families offering a range of early childhood services, art, exercise and adult education programs. The facility will consist of a neighbourhood house, two kinder rooms, maternal and child health room, family support and occasional care services.

• Stage one of the Leopold Community Hub Stage is under construction in preparation for its opening on 10 March 2015. Stage one includes kindergarten, child care, maternal and child health services and spaces for a toy library and community meetings. The City of Greater Geelong applied for $6 million in federal funding for the Leopold Community Hub Stage two works. If successful, this funding will be matched dollar for dollar by Council. Stage two will include a library as well as youth and other community spaces.

• Windsor Park Early Learning Centre which consists of two kinder rooms, maternal and child health room, playgroup, family support and occasional care services will open at the new centre in Windsor Park, Norlane in January 2015.

• A refurbishment and expansion of the Ocean Grove Community Hub (previously Surfside Kindergarten) is currently underway. The project consists of internally renovating the existing building and an extension to the east wing. The extension is to accommodate the expanding services offered to the community by the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. The Hub will be opened in April 2015.

• Seven playground upgrades have been completed during this quarter; Morris Reserve Belmont, Drysdale Railway Reserve Drysdale, Almerta Reserve Clifton Springs, Kenworthy Reserve Geelong West, Bullimah Reserve Clifton Springs, Richmond Reserve East Geelong and Queens Park Reserve, Highton with future playground upgrades also announced this quarter. Jetty Road playground will undergo a $250,000 redevelopment. The playground is in a growth area and with the purchase of new playground equipment will become a first rate sub-regional playground. Barwon Heads Village Park playground will soon be able to offer a range of different opportunities for play and interaction. The refurbishment of the playground is a high priority for the City of Greater Geelong. Community consultation was undertaken in November and works are expected to commence in March 2015.

• Children’s Week was celebrated in Geelong in October 2014 and focused on the initiative to celebrate contributions that young children make to our community. 73 separate events hosted by 51 local organisations were undertaken during the week of 17 to 26 October. The diverse range of local events held targeted children aged between 0-12 years, with almost 17,000 children and adults participating in the events.

• A sealed bicycle commuting path (identified as the key eastern link) has received funding from Council, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure. The path starts at the Ryrie Street and Boundary Road intersection and finishes at Garden Street, providing cyclist safe access to the city centre. The link is one of three new paths indentified by Council’s Priority Bicycle Network to enable cyclists to safely access the city centre from all directions of our region.

• The Healthy Together Geelong’s Engage project won the IAP2 Health Project award. Healthy Together Geelong aims to improve people’s health where they live, learn, work and play. It focuses on addressing the underlying causes of poor health in children’s settings, workplaces and communities to strengthen Geelong’s health prevention system. Activities held during the quarter included Mental Health workshop, Early Years Mental Health and Wellbeing Professional Development session plus a new branded bus that circulates the Greater Geelong and Bellarine areas encouraging the community to get healthy together. The bus will be in circulation until June 2015.

• Four Leisurelink lifeguards were presented with ‘Everyday Lifesaver’ awards by Life Saving Victoria in recognition of the quick actions to save the life of a member who suffered a heart attack while swimming laps in September.

• The Geelong Seniors Festival was held throughout the month of October. The theme of this years Festival was – Taking Good Care of Yourself. The 2014 Geelong Seniors Festival was attended by over 10,000 people. The festival hosted over 100 events and activities including theatre, sailing, art shows, traditional afternoon tea and multicultural events.

• FlameFest was held on Friday October 31 in the Whittington Link. The free annual community event celebrated local connections in a fun and safe environment through supported programs. Approximately 1,000 people attended with 40 organisations and agencies involved and over 50 volunteers supporting the event.

• The implementation of the 2013-2017 Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) continues with 16 open space reserves having been identified as key areas for off-leash dog activities. Signage at these reserves will be installed in the next quarter.

This is a pivotal action of the DAMP as Council will promote these areas and their condition of use, while at the same time using them to reinforce the key message that all Council reserves are on-leash at all times, unless specified by signage.

Growing Our Economy

Status Summary:

• Geelong’s iconic floating Christmas tree was launched on Friday 21 November and was well attended. The estimated crowd attending waterfront activities during the Christmas in Geelong 2014 period was approximately 122,350. The 25 metre high tree came alive in a spectacular light show. The locally manufactured Christmas tree was located 70 metres offshore in between Cunningham Pier and the Carousel and was strategically located to provide a three-sided viewing area. The tree was part of Christmas in Geelong 2014, with some of the other events showcased through this project including the Myer Christmas windows, giant snow globe, City Hall projections, 33 handcrafted school Christmas trees and free personalised Santa letters at the Carousel.

• A number of events were held during this quarter including Sidewalk Sales, Fun Day @ The Shed, Toast to the Coast, Ride2WorkDay and SKAART all bringing in valuable economic and community benefit.

  The City of Greater Geelong is busily planning for the peak event season with events in the next quarter such as The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Victorian Open Golf Tournament, Avalon Airshow and the Festival of Sails. These major events will showcase Geelong and generate economic benefit to the region.

• The Central Geelong Action Plan is the City of Greater Geelong’s revitalisation plan for the city. One of the principles of the Central Geelong Action Plan is more people living, working, learning and playing in Central Geelong. The introduction of activities such as Fridays After Work and Food Truck Friday is encouraging people into the city centre.

  Parklet Pods are also being trialed in central Geelong as an innovative alfresco dining solution for cafes that don’t have adequate footpath space, The installation of 32 locally manufactured planter boxes in the City has also added more colour to the city centre.

• The Barwon River Rowing Mile project has been completed in readiness for the March 2015 – Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta event. The project involved the removal of approximately 15,500 tonnes of contaminated silt in order to achieve a minimum depth of 1.9 metres across the entire 1,000 metre rowing course. The Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta generates around $2 million to the Geelong economy every year.

• A new Tourism Information Centre opened at The Bellarine Flying Brick Cider House on the Bellarine Highway, in Wallington in December in readiness for the peak event season. This will contribute to the region’s burgeoning reputation as a great multi-faceted visitor destination. The Tourism Information Centre is open 9am to 5pm seven days a week.

• The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is certainly making a spectacular architectural statement in Little Malop Street with the iconic dome well and truly taking shape. The surface of the dome is comprised of 332 fibreglass reinforced concrete panels.

  The innovative dome will take several months to be installed with works on this section of the project expected to be completed in the first half of 2015. The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre will open in late 2015.

• The City of Greater Geelong together with the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure has partnered to prepare an implementation plan for the redevelopment of the Portarlington Harbour.

  The redevelopment of the Portarlington Harbour is a key funding priority project for Council and G21. The project will be an economic driver for the Bellarine Peninsula, creating employment for the growing aquaculture industry and generating further opportunities for leisure and tourism. The completion date for the implementation plan is mid-2015.

• The Lara Town Centre expansion project is nearing completion.  The realigned Station Lake and Waverley Roads have been completed and the much anticipated Coles shopping centre opened in time for Christmas 2014.  Early works to establish the drainage and earthworks for the $2.4 million redevelopment of Austin Park have been completed. The new Austin Park is due to be completed by May 2015.

Sustainable Built and Natural Environment

Status Summary:

• The City of Greater Geelong will approach the State Government to request a permanent ban on onshore gas extraction and hydraulic fracking, and for support for the development of renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels in the provision of heating, cooling and power. The public were invited to have their say on fracking with a total of 449 submissions received. 447 were opposed to onshore gas extraction and in particular the use of hydraulic fracking. Main concerns related to contamination of land, air and water, health concerns and noise pollution.

• The Environment Management Strategy was approved by Council in October 2014. Implementation of the Strategy is now underway including development of a staff sustainability training program incorporating One Planet Living principles, as well as implementation of a significant number of the 110 actions within the Strategy.

• The ‘Rethink Your Rubbish’ program continues to be a success with various initiatives held during this quarter. A discount of 50 per cent has been offered during the months of November through to February for the public to dispose of their old lounge suites at Drysdale and Geelong Resource Centres. There is a free chemical drop off day scheduled for February, which is the only opportunity for the public to dispose of hazardous chemicals in 2015. Information regarding recycling and disposal options can be viewed on the City of Greater Geelong’s online directory. The directory provides residents with additional information for recycling and disposing of over 200 items. In the past six months the directory has had over 500 enquiries on 136 different items.

• In the upcoming months, residents will be notified of an audit to be conducted on recycling bins by Council’s Waste Officers. Cameras will be installed in trucks to ensure that the bins being emptied only contain recyclable material. The bin inspection initiative is part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Recycle Better program.

• Future Proofing Geelong will continue for the next three years following the signing of a new agreement. The agreement supports the City of Greater Geelong in becoming a leader of sustainability in Victoria. Future Proofing Geelong together with its partners are proving to be a success in promoting environmental, economic and social sustainability activities in the Geelong region.

  Future Proofing Geelong has led the way in setting up a Low Carbon Growth Plan which provides a road map for a low carbon future.

  Future Proofing Geelong has also developed several key initiatives for the City of Greater Geelong region including; Cleantech Innovations, bringing the Sustainable Living Festival to Geelong, and putting forward successful funding bids to upgrade operations at several Council buildings.

  Businesses within the region are being encouraged to take advantage of the free service that Council’s Future Proofing Geelong offer to cut energy costs for 2015. The Future Proofing Geelong team are experts in energy efficiency. Lighting upgrades alone can save business up to 50 per cent on electricity costs. Since 2011 Future Proofing Geelong has helped local industries and businesses secure more than $2 million in funding for sustainability initiatives.

  City Switch has awarded a Geelong partnership with a top accolade for its work to upgrade two prominent central office buildings. The partnership, between Council’s Future Proofing Geelong, building owner Greg Bryant of Ryrie Centre Development Pty Ltd and the 12 tenants of the Ryrie Centre have achieved significant reductions in energy use through a range of practical measures which were supported by the City Switch program.

• The City of Greater Geelong, VicRoads and community volunteers have planted around 19,000 indigenous trees along the Ted Wilson Trail on the eastern side of the Geelong Ring Road. The City of Greater Geelong is committed to the Greenway Project with a long term vision to revegetate the entire length of the pathway. Once completed, the Greenway will be an iconic green western boundary of Geelong providing beautiful, natural shade for pedestrians and cyclists whilst screening out the Ring Road from surrounding neighbourhoods.

How We Do Business

Status Summary:

• Social media continues to be a key communication channel for Council to inform and engage with the community. The City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Mayor's Facebook and Twitter accounts are monitored seven days a week. Between the two pages, Facebook currently has 50,979 likes and Twitter 108,176 followers. Publication of City News and Community Update are all on schedule, with the Community Update now being published as an e-newsletter. The 2015 Calendar publication was also produced as a community competition. The calendar features landscape images of popular destinations across the municipality submitted by the public.

• The development of Council’s 2015-2016 budget has commenced with submissions for Community Concepts being called for in November 2014. Community groups were invited to lodge their submissions, with priority being given to organisations or clubs that can partly finance or offer in kind contribution to their project. Submissions closed on 24 December 2014.

• A number of corporate training programs have been undertaken by Council staff in the past quarter including Council and Information Services Induction programs, Difficult Conversations, Assertive Communication Skills, Customer First program, Project Management Fundamentals, Understanding Self and Others, Managing Conflict through Negotiation, Engage in Council, Presentation Skills, Stepping up to Leadership and Excel Training.

• During the period October to December 2014, a total of 24 engagement activities were being undertaken by the City. Methodologies employed included online surveys, information sessions, listening posts and a workshop seeking community feedback on issues such as Fracking and Geelong Train Stations Local Infrastructure.

• The City of Greater Geelong Annual Report for 2013-2014 was published and distributed this quarter. The report provides a comprehensive account of Council’s performance across the 120 plus services that are delivered to our 225,000 residents. The City of Greater Geelong Annual Report is available on the Council’s website or can be viewed at any of the Council’s Customer Service Centres.

Environmental Implications

There are several actions under the Sustainable Built and Natural Environment Strategic Direction within City Plan that aim to enhance and protect natural areas and ecosystem health, support our community to live sustainably, advocate for and promote sustainable design and development, and minimise our environmental footprint.

Financial Implications

Council’s Annual Budget provides the Resource Plan to support the initiatives identified within the adopted Annual Business Plan.

Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

Council’s external auditors will undertake a Performance Audit of the planned Key Strategic Activities and prepare a report as part of the ‘sign off’ of the Annual Accounts.

Alignment to City Plan

This report is the quarterly progress report of the organisations achievements against the adopted City Plan 2013-2017, 2014-2015 actions.

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

There is no conflict of interest to be disclosed.

Risk Assessment

The risks arising from the actions are managed within the framework of the Council’s adopted Policies, Procedures and Risk Management strategies.

Social Considerations

Several of the actions identified within City Plan are aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents in the City of Greater Geelong. This is particularly the case for actions within the Community Wellbeing Strategic Direction.

Human Rights Charter

This report provides an update on the implementation of City Plan 2013-2017 and will be made available on Council’s website and on request at Council’s Customer Service Centres as part of the Council meeting minutes. There are no known positive or negative effects.

Consultation and Communication

A comprehensive report on the 2014-2015 City Plan actions will be published in the City of Greater Geelong Annual Report by 30 September 2015, which will be submitted to the Minister for Local Government and available to the public in hard copy and on the Council’s website (www.geelongaustralia.com.au).

6. Women in Community Life Advisory Committee

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the activities and progress of the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee and to recommend adoption of amendments to the Terms of Reference for this Committee.

Summary

• The Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WICLAC) was established in July 2013 with its first meeting occurring in November 2013. This report encompasses the activities of the first 12 months of operation.

• The Committee is comprised of nine general members, three City of Greater Geelong Councillors (1 non-voting).

• The role of the Committee is to provide advice to Council on matters relating to women in community life.

• The mission statement of the Committee is to achieve equality, inclusion and respect for women in Greater Geelong.

• In October 2010, Council became a signatory to the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter, which is supported by around 60 local governments. The three key principles of the Women’s Charter are:

• Gender equity

• Diversity

• Active citizenship

• The WiCLAC drives the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter principles within Council.

• The Committee has identified key priority areas for the next twelve months, these are advocacy, education and training and raising awareness.

• In review of the first 12 months of operation amendments to the existing Terms of Reference (TOR) were identified (see Appendix 1). The amended TOR responds to the experience of the Committee in operation and will more accurately reflect the parameters of the Committee and its members.

• Participation on the Committee has been active with members engaging in meetings and working together to develop and implement events and activities. Over the year some members’ circumstances have changed resulting in vacancies on the Committee.

Cr Farrell moved, Cr Fisher seconded -

That Council:

1. thanks the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee members for their contribution to the enhancement of women’s participation in community life;

2. acknowledges the achievements and future directions of the Women in Community Life Committee for 2015;

3. approves changes to the current Terms of Reference for the Committee Appendix 1.

Carried.

Background

In July 2013, Council established the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee, with the first meeting being held in November 2013.

The role of the Committee is to provide advice to Council on matters relating to women in community life. The mission statement of the Committee is to achieve equality, inclusion and respect for women in Greater Geelong.

Priorities relating to the mission statement of the Committee have been identified and actions to achieve these implemented. Priorities for the first twelve months included:

• Sharing among the Committee, members’ skills and backgrounds

• Identifying members’ aspirations and how these align with local activities, gaps and purpose of the Committee

• Celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2014

• Agreement on key values and priorities

• Building rapport and communication within the Committee

• Promotion of the role of the Committee to the broader community.

In addition to development of the key priorities, regular monthly meetings have occurred and a working group has organised two successful events.

Since November 2013 the following activities have been undertaken by the Committee:

• Her Excellency the Honorable Quentin Bryce AC CVO attended an informal afternoon tea hosted by the Committee at Geelong City Hall. This provided a unique opportunity to have a conversation with the then Governor General about her current and previous work and experiences with women, both in Australia and internationally. Following the afternoon tea all Committee members were invited by the Governor General to a community farewell in Melbourne prior to the cessation of her tenure.

• A successful International Women’s Day event was held on Friday 7 March 2014. This celebration was an opportunity to promote participation and raise awareness of women in leadership. Funds raised through a silent auction were donated to Minerva Community Services (formerly Zena Community Services) to purchase necessities in support of women who have experienced family violence. The event was organised by a working group of the WiCLAC

• Members have identified and implemented a variety of vehicles for promotion of the Committee and its purpose. Some of these include:

• Women in Community Life Facebook page (currently with 324 ‘friends’)

• Feature article about WiCLAC member, Dianne Pont in Ruby Magazine, discussing her work

• Media release for events and announcement of the Committee

• WiCLAC electronic email signature for use by individual members

• Individual photos and bios of members, and a group photo.

• Support of and partnering with Women In Local Democracy Geelong (WILD) activities and events. These events promote women standing in local government elections, supporting someone who is standing and promoting and recognising women in leadership.

• WICLAC hosted a ‘meet and greet’ function, with around 30 women from Geelong, including those in senior leadership positions with a key address by the Chief Executive Officer, City of Greater Geelong.

Discussion

Equality, inclusion and respect for women in Greater Geelong are not only values in the mission statement of the Committee; they are fundamental human rights to which all people are entitled.

It is with this guiding principle, that the Committee encourages the input and inclusion of all communities to advance gender equality, participation and diversity in decision making practices and delivery of services.

Resulting from this guidance and Committee discussion, three key themes that frame the work and direction for the next twelve months have been identified by the Committee. These are:

1. Advocacy

   Advocate across the Geelong region for women to be actively involved in decision making processes that deliver relevant, responsive and inclusive outcomes. To this end the WICLAC will seek to:

• Encourage participation in leadership and decision making committees and processes

• Support participation in community groups and networks

• Provide comment and feedback on Council protocols and strategies

• Promote transparent and inclusive decision making practices

• Give advice and referral as appropriate.

2. Education and training

   Promote opportunities for women to undertake training, leadership and volunteering. To this end the WICLAC will seek to:

• Highlight and address barriers to participation in education, training and employment

• Advocate for opportunities to volunteering in the local community

• Encourage and promote opportunities for leadership development in the community and within organisations and workplaces

• Provide training opportunities for women on committees/ boards.

3. Raising awareness.

   Explore opportunities for WiCLAC to link with, support and promote activities, events and campaigns that align with its purpose. To this end WICLAC will seek to:

• Celebrate successes, milestones and events

• Promote events, campaigns and activities

• Acknowledge the successes of local women in leadership

• Be inclusive to women of all ages, backgrounds and communities

• Recognise and promote best practice in gender equality

• Network with appropriate agencies and community groups

• Promote, support and/or partner with events, campaigns and activities

• A working group is currently planning an event and activities for March 2015 International Women’s Day.

Participation in the first 12 months of the Committee has been active with members engaging in monthly meetings and working together to develop and implement events and activities. Over the year some members’ circumstances have changed resulting in vacancies on the Committee. Prior to the recruitment process it was proposed to review and propose amendments to the Terms of Reference.

To ensure the continued vibrancy of the Committee the views and participation from a diverse breadth of people is critical to ensuring that the Committee and its actions are reflective of the wider community. It is with such vision that the Committee seeks to fulfil vacant positions as soon as possible and to keep to the forefront the need for communicating with, and opportunities for participation of the broader community.

Advocating for gender balance in decision making processes and ensuring it is reflected in Council’s own business practice is critical to making a defined shift in achieving gender equality. It is this understanding and commitment that drives the development of and support to the Committee.

Environmental Implications

Not applicable

Financial Implications

No changes to current budget.

Current approved budget of $33,861 covers officer time, implementation of activities and Committee administration. Under the Terms of Reference the Committee has no financial delegation authority.

Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

This Committee is in line Council’s position as a signatory to the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter. There are no statutory implications.

Alignment to City Plan

This aligns with the “Community Wellbeing” and “How we do Business” objectives of City Plan. The Committee is under the Councillor Women in Community Life portfolio.

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

Not applicable

Social Considerations

The strategic direction and activities of WICLAC enhance the health and wellbeing of local communities, in particular, matters relating to women and their participation, representation and leadership in community and civic life.

Human Rights Charter

The Committee clearly aligns with and is supported by the Human Rights Charter (HRC). Principles of freedom, respect, equality and dignity are promoted by the HRC, and these are incorporated in the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter, which is a guiding document to the Committee.

Consultation and Communication

The Community Services Division is responsible for communication relating to this report.

7. Committee Representation

Purpose

To advise Council of the Mayoral appointments of Councillors to committees and for Council to appoint Councillors to act as Council’s Representative on various committees for 2015.

Summary

• Section 11E of the City of Greater Geelong Act 1993 (The Act) gives the Mayor the power to appoint Councillors certain committees. Specifically Section 11E(I)(a) of the Act allows for the Mayor to appoint Councillors to ‘bodies’, which are external to Council, where Council is entitled to representation and do not offer remuneration to the member. Section 11(E)(I)(b) of the Act allows for the Mayor to appoint Councillors to chair Special Committees of Council (as defined by Section 86 of the Local Government Act 1989).

• Appendix 2 outlines the appointments made in accordance with the Act by the Mayor.

• Council may determine Councillor Representation for all other committees as set out Appendix 1.

• Council maintains relationships with a number of organisations and operates committees that provide council with an important link for the purpose of improving the social, environmental and financial wellbeing of our community and their deliberations have impact on Council achieving its City Plan objectives.

Cr Harwood moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -

That Council endorses the Committee appointments as set out in Appendix 1 and note Appendix 2.

Carried.

Background

This report lists organisations and committees to which the Mayor and Council appoints nominated Councillor Representatives.

Appendix 1 set outs the proposed Councillor Representation on those Committee’s that fall outside the scope of Mayoral appointments in accordance with the City of Greater Geelong Act 1993.

Discussion

The City of Greater Geelong Act 1993 (The Act) gives the Mayor the power to appoint Councillors to certain committees.

Section 11E(I)(a) of the Act allows for the Mayor to appoint Councillors to ‘bodies’:

• which are external to Council;

• which do not offer remuneration to the Councillor member; and

• where Council is entitled to representation.

Council’s ‘entitlement’ to representation can be clarified where there is specific provision within the external Committee’s articles of association, terms of reference or charter for the appointment of a City of Greater Geelong Councillor. The Mayor cannot appoint a Councillor to a committee for which remuneration is given. Such an appointment must be determined by Council.

The Mayor’s power to appoint Councillors under section 11E(1)(b) is limited to their appointment:

• as chairpersons to Special Committees of Council (i.e. those established under s86 of the Local Government Act). This is reflected with the appointment of the Chair to Geelong Major Events committee. Council appoints any additional Councillor(s) to a s86 Committee.

Mayoral appointments for 2015 are set out in schedule in Appendix 2 and do not require formal Council endorsement.

Appendix 1 sets out appointments to committees by Council.

It is important for councillors to understand that the roles and responsibilities may vary, depending on the position for which they are being nominated.

External Legal Entities - Where a councillor or an officer is nominated to the Board of a separate legal entity, the nominee takes on fiduciary responsibilities in accordance with the Corporations Act, and they are required to act in the best interests of that company or entity. Such responsibilities can raise issues that relate to:

• Conflicts of interest;

• Confidentiality of information;

• Personal liabilities, etc.

Council Advisory Committee - There is no formal decision making that can be made in an advisory capacity on behalf of Council, but rather, recommendations arising from the deliberations of the committee may come to Council for consideration and final adoption. The Appendix to this report outlines the proposed appointments to internal and external committees and organisations.

Environmental Implications

Nominations to a number of organisations provide a link to the community to enhance the management of the region’s environment.

Financial Implications

Funding arrangements (where in place) are provided within Council’s budget parameters. There are no specific implications in appointing representatives to the various committees.

Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

Mayoral and Council appointment of representatives to committees and external organisations are reviewed annually.

Special Committee (s86) Meetings are open to the public, except where matters of a confidential nature, as prescribed by the Act, are to be considered. These committees may be delegated various responsibilities by the Council, including the expenditure of monies and entering into contracts.

Advisory Committees are formed to provide advice to Council on various matters. They do not have the authority to act on behalf of the Council. They may be appointed for a short term task or on an ongoing basis. Records of meetings are kept, along with declarations of interest, and such records are required to be available to the public.

External Committees are not administered by Council.

Alignment to City Plan

All committee appointments align with the City Plan objectives of Community Wellbeing, Growing the Economy, Sustainable and Built Environment, and also How We Do Business.

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

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

Risk Assessment

Depending on the nature of the relationship, the risks to Councillors and officers can relate to matters of:

• Directors and Officers Liability Insurance;

• Conflicts of Interest;

• Confidentiality of Information;

• Adherence to the required governance proceedings, etc.

Social Considerations

Nomination to these organisations maintains an important link into the community for the purpose of identifying and responding to the social needs of the community

Human Rights Charter

No human rights are impacted by the contents of this report. Appointment to Committees will generally align with the principles of the Human Rights Charter.

Consultation and Communication

Once Council has decided on its preferred position, an appropriate communication action will be developed and implemented.

8. Melville Avenue, Newtown – Proposed Footpath Construction SRC336 – Declaration of Charge

Purpose

This report seeks a resolution by Council to declare the charges to partially fund the construction of a footpath along both sides of Melville Avenue between Queens Park Road and Layton Crescent, Newtown.

Summary

• It is proposed to construct footpaths a standard 1.5 metres wide between Queens Park Road and Layton Crescent in Newtown to provide for pedestrian access along both sides of Melville Avenue (See plan – Appendix 4).

• There are twenty two (22) properties abutting the proposed footpaths that will receive special benefit. There are no Council owned properties in the proposed scheme.

• The total estimated project cost is $158,210. This includes direct funding by Council estimated at $20,357 for the construction of a concrete retaining wall associated with the footpath construction past No 2 Melville Avenue and four (4) replacement pram crossings. The net scheme cost is estimated to be $137,853.

• A Benefit Ratio of 0.28 has been calculated in accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act. This equates to a Council contribution to the scheme of $99,254 and an initial property owner contribution of $38,599. However the property owner contribution has now been revised to $37,129; details of which are provided in this report.

• Property owners are considered to receive benefit from the works by way of improved pedestrian access and general amenity including pedestrian safety improvements.

• Council considered a separate report on 13 May 2014 and resolved to advertise an intention to declare the scheme. The scheme was advertised on Saturday 24 May 2014 and four submissions were received which include three objections.

• A submissions panel hearing was held on Thursday 30 October 2014 and three (3) property owners made verbal presentations in support of their submissions. After hearing the presentation from the property owner of No 1-3 Melville Avenue, it was considered reasonable to reduce the charge to this property. It was further considered that the validity of the scheme would not be compromised with this charge reduction. The revised costs are summarised in the financial implications section of this report.

• The scheme has been prepared in accordance with the Special Rate and Charges provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 along with the 2004 Ministerial Guidelines and Council’s Special Rates and Charges Policy.

Cr Ellis moved, Cr S Kontelj seconded -

That Council:

1. Resolves to declare the Special Charge Scheme as amended as follows:

1. The Special Charge is declared for a period of five (5) years commencing upon completion of the works and scheme finalised.

2. The Special Charge be declared for the purpose of defraying any expenses incurred by Council in relation to the construction of the footpath between Layton Crescent and Queens Park Road, Newtown which project:

1. Will provide proper pedestrian access, improved general amenity including pedestrian safety for each of the properties included in the scheme;

2. Council considers is or will be a special benefit to those persons required to pay the special charge (and who are described in succeeding parts of this Resolution); and

3. Arises out of Council’s function of planning for and providing infrastructure for property owners.

3. The total cost of project, be recorded as $158,210 (Schedule A).

4. It be recorded that, for the purposes of Section 163 (2A) of the Act, the special charge proceeds will not exceed the amount calculated in accordance with the prescribed formula (R x C = S), the:

1. ‘benefit ratio’ (R) being calculated at 0.28 represents the special benefits to all persons liable to pay the special charge (Schedule B);

2. ‘total cost’ (C) of performing the function described in part 1 (b) of this resolution based on estimated cost be recorded as $137,853; and

3. ‘maximum levy’ (S) be recorded as $38,599

5. the following be specified as the area for which the special rate is so declared:

1. the area within municipal district of Council highlighted in the plan attached to this Resolution (Appendix 4).

6. the following be specified as the land in relation to which the special charge so declared:

1. land within the area shown on the plan.

7. the following be specified as the criteria which form the basis of the special charge so declared:

1. ownership of any land described in Part 1(e) of this Resolution.

8. the following be specified as the manner in which the special charge so declared will be assessed and levied:

1. Each lot receives a primary access and amenity benefit;

2. Corner lots with multiple frontages receive reduced access benefits;

3. The maximum levy is apportioned 80% on access benefit and 20% on a frontage share basis (amenity benefit);

4. The special charge will be levied by sending a notice to the person who is liable to pay, pursuant to section 163(4) of the Act.

9. having regard to the preceding parts of this Resolution but subject to Section 166 (1) of the Act, it be recorded that;

1. the owners of the land described in column 3 of Schedule C to the resolution are estimated liable for the respective amounts set out in column 8 of Schedule C; and

2. such owners may, subject to any further resolution of Council pay the special charge in the following manner;

1. the charge will become due and payable within one month of the issue of the notice requesting payment pursuant to Section 167 (3) of the Act;

2. interest will not be charged for six months after the issue of the notice provided the person liable makes timely payment in accordance with any repayment arrangements that may be agreed on by Council; and

3. in accordance with Section 172 of the Act, the interest rate payable on the special charge which has not been paid by the specific date is set at Council’s overdraft rate, reviewed every three months (provided that it shall not exceed the rate fixed by the Governor in Council by Order for the purposes of Section 172 (2A) in which case the rate of interest shall be the maximum rate fixed by the Governor in Council by Order for the purposes of this section).

2. Note the reduction in estimated charge for the property at 1-3 Melville Avenue and fund the difference.

3. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to levy the Special Charge in accordance with Section 163 (4) of the Act.

Carried.

Background

On 13 May 2014 Council resolved to make its ‘Intention to Declare’ a Special Charge Scheme for the construction of footpaths on both sides of Melville Avenue between Queens Park Road and Layton Crescent, Newtown. In the subsequent submissions period, four (4) submissions including three (3) objections were received. A submissions panel hearing was held on 30 October 2014 where three property owners made verbal presentations in support of their submissions.

In deliberations post hearing, the panel advised to proceed with the “Declaration of Charge” with a reduction in charge for the property at No 1-3 Melville Avenue.

Discussion

During the submissions panel hearing, the property owner of No 1-3 Melville Avenue put forward a case that the charges allocated against the property were high when compared to the remaining properties (original charge $3,534.23). This property is a double lot and considered to be sub-dividable due to the position of the dwelling.

After reviewing the allotment, it was considered fair and reasonable to allocate charges on a single lot basis due to complexities associated with sub-division in this instance.

Although the original method of cost allocation was considered reasonable and consistent from a historical perspective, it was deemed fair and appropriate by the panel members to reduce the access benefit to this property by half to 1 and hence overall charge (revised charge $2063.80) which is in line with the remaining properties in the scheme. The revised charge is shown highlighted in Appendix C and represents a $1,470.43 reduction for this property. At this stage in consultation, rather than increase charges to the remaining 21 properties by an average of $70.00, it is further considered appropriate for Council to fund the difference.

A summary of remaining concerns raised at the panel hearing and corresponding panel member and Council Officer considerations include:

• A footpath on the North Eastern side of Melville Avenue would be dangerous due to lack of barriers to protect pedestrians;

  In this instance, the property owner has witnessed vehicles losing control on the downhill and right hand bend south of Whyte Court. A photo submitted post panel hearing shows motorcycle skid marks on the road and a wheel rut gouged in the nature strip grass.

  These concerns have been forwarded to Council’s Traffic Unit for further investigation. It is considered that the construction of a footpath will have no adverse influence on pedestrian safety when compared to the existing situation. It is further considered that the new footpath will encourage pedestrians and junior cyclists to use the footpath rather than the road pavement, hence providing access away from the road and having an overall positive influence on pedestrian safety.

• Council should pay as it is for the wider public and a Council responsibility;

  This response is reflective in many Special Charge Scheme processes. Council officers have considered the Community Benefit for this scheme in a fair and transparent manner that result in Council paying for 73% of the total scheme cost. The high contribution by Council reflects the high level of Community Benefit for this project.

• Apportionment is not clear, inconsistent and is not the same for all properties.

  This was a concern raised by multiple property owners who held a misunderstanding that the apportionment was based solely on the frontage of a property. In this case the apportionment of charges is split between access and amenity benefits. In general, all properties receive an access benefit from the new footpaths regardless of property size and frontage to the footpaths. The amenity benefit however is variable and is directly related to the frontage of the property after existing concrete driveways have been taken into consideration. The final apportionment is the addition of the access and amenity charges and therefore varies between all properties.

Environmental Implications

The provision of a sealed pathway surface provides a permanent and safe means of access. During the course of construction and the manufacture and procurement of materials, energy is expended resulting in some greenhouse gas emissions. This ceases when construction is complete.

The project does not create waste with the exception of some excavated material.

The proposal does not affect any natural habitats.

The proposal will require some nature strip and property trees and shrubs to be trimmed but removal of vegetation is not expected.

Financial Implications

The project is a one off capital cost and there will be minimal ongoing maintenance costs. If approved, the scheme could proceed this financial year.

Financial details are as follows:

From the table above, the total revised net cost to Council for this project is estimated to be $121,081. As a result of the concession provided to the property at 1-3 Melville Avenue, the Scheme levy has reduced from the maximum of $38,599 to $37,129.

Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The scheme has been prepared in accordance with the Special Rate and Charge provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 along with the 2004 ministerial guidelines and Council’s Special Rates and Charges Policy.

Alignment to City Plan

This report aligns with the City Plan as follows:

Sustainably Built and Natural Environment

• Support our Community to live sustainably – Encourage increased use of alternatives to car transport and seek efficient traffic movement throughout the municipality.

• Advocate for and promote sustainable design and development – Promoting sustainable design and retrofitting.

• Acknowledge the community’s desire to have their say and be involved in planning for the future of Greater Geelong.

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No Council Officer involved with this process has any direct or indirect interest in the properties.

Risk Assessment

Provision of a sealed pathway will provide safer walking and cycling conditions for pedestrians and cyclists by minimising the risk of personal injuries through conflict with vehicles and the elimination of uneven and slippery surfaces.

There is an identified risk in the steep section of footpath proposed between Whyte Court and Queens Park Road.

Due to the existing terrain, it is not possible for this section of footpath to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in terms of grade. The required grade for compliance is 1 in 14 however the actual grade will be up to 1 in 5. Due to the existing slope and constraints of the nature strips in this section, it is an unrealistic expectation to achieve DDA compliance in this case.

It is further considered however, that the new footpath will provide a great improvement on the existing conditions and will include an exaggerated textured broom finish to increase tractability.

There are no further identified risks for Council in making its intention to declare the scheme.

Social Considerations

The provision of properly sealed and drained pathways is aligned to Council’s City Plan as described above and provides improved connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. It is further considered that the footpaths will enhance the general amenity of the area.

Human Rights Charter

In developing this report to Council, the subject matter has been considered to determine if it raises any human rights issues.  In particular, whether the scope of any human right established by the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities is in any way limited, restricted or interfered with by the recommendations contained in this report.  It is considered that the subject matter does not raise any adverse human rights issues.

It is further considered that the construction of the footpaths upholds the right to freedom of movement (Section 12 of the Human rights Charter) by enhancing a person’s ability to move freely within the area they choose to live.

Consultation and Communication

Community consultation for the footpath construction Special Charge Scheme has been carried out to date as follows:

July 2007 – Initial property owner survey that indicated insufficient support for a proposed footpath Special Charge Scheme.

October 2010 – Due to increasing concerns a further survey was carried out but still indicating a minority of support to a proposed Special Charge Scheme.

March 2014 – Scheme initiation correspondence to property owners included an explanatory letter, plan, Special Charge Scheme brochure, cost apportionment spreadsheet and final survey. The survey results still indicated a minority of support.

May 2014 – Letter to owners advertising the scheme and invitation for submissions.

October 2014 – Submissions Panel Hearing.

Further correspondence with be sent to all affected property owners should Council resolve to declare the Special Charge Scheme.

Appendix 1

SCHEDULE ‘A’

The works for the construction of footpaths in Melville Avenue Newtown which consist of excavation, footpath, retaining wall, reinstatement of nature strip, miscellaneous construction works, legal advice and professional services associated with survey, engineering design, drafting, supervision and administration of the project all as included in the cost estimate shown below.

COST ESTIMATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTPATH – MELVILLE AVENUE, NEWTOWN

Appendix 2

Benefit Ratio – Schedule ‘B’

Appendix 3

SCHEDULE ‘C’

SPECIAL CHARGE SCHEME FOR FOOTPATH CONSTRUCTION
MELVILLE AVENUE, NEWTOWN

Appendix 4 - Plan

Attachment 1

PROCESS CHART

SPECIAL CHARGE PROJECTS –

(Section 163 – Local Government Act 1989)

MELVILLE AVENUE, NEWTOWN

9. Surfcoast Highway, Grovedale – Proposed Footpath Construction SRC339 – Declaration of Charge

Purpose

This report seeks a resolution by Council to declare the charges for a Special Charge Scheme to partially fund the construction of a footpath along Surf Coast Highway between Grove Road and Waurn Ponds Creek, Grovedale.

Summary

• It is proposed to construct 277 lineal meters of 1.5 metre wide footpath to provide for pedestrian access along Surfcoast Highway, Grovedale (See plan – Appendix 4).

• There are fifteen (15) properties abutting the proposed footpath that will receive special benefit. There is one (1) Council owned property in the scheme.

• The total estimated project cost is $112,218. This includes direct funding by Council estimated at $1,487 for the re-establishment of existing crushed rock driveways to match new footpath levels and replacement of a damaged pit lid. The net scheme cost is estimated to be $110,731.

• A Benefit Ratio of 0.305 has been calculated in accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act, which equates to a Council contribution to the scheme of $76,949 and property owner contribution of $33,782.

• Council considered a separate report on 12 August 2014 and resolved to advertise its ‘intention to declare’ the scheme.

• The scheme was advertised on Saturday 23 August 2014 and four (4) submissions were received. All 4 submissions were objections. In the subsequent submissions panel hearing on 30 October 2014, four (4) property owners representing three (3) properties made presentations in support of their submissions.

• After deliberations between the Council panel members and council officers, it was advised to proceed the scheme to declaration as presented.

Cr Ellis moved, Cr S Kontelj seconded -

That Council:

1. resolves to declare the Special Charge Scheme as follows:

1. The Special Charge is declared for a period of five (5) years commencing upon completion of the works and scheme finalisation.

2. The Special Charge be declared for the purpose of defraying any expenses incurred by Council in relation to the construction of the footpath on Surf Coast Highway between Grove Road and Waurn Ponds Creek, Grovedale which project:

1. Will provide proper pedestrian access, improved pedestrian safety and enhancement to the general amenity for each of the properties included in the scheme;

2. Council considers is or will be a special benefit to those persons required to pay the special charge (and who are described in succeeding parts of this Resolution); and

3. Arises out of Council’s function of planning for and providing infrastructure for property owners.

3. The total cost of project, be recorded as $110,731(Schedule A).

4. It be recorded that, for the purposes of Section 163 (2A) of the Act, the special charge proceeds will not exceed the amount calculated in accordance with the prescribed formula (R x C = S), the:

1. ‘benefit ratio’ (R) being calculated at 0.305 represents the special benefits to all persons liable to pay the special charge (Schedule B);

2. ‘total cost’ (C) of performing the function described in part 1 (b) of this resolution based on estimated cost be recorded as $110,731; and

3. ‘Maximum levy’ (S) be recorded as $33,782.

5. the following be specified as the area for which the special rate is so declared:

1. The area within municipal district of Council highlighted in the plan attached to this Resolution (Appendix 4).

6. the following be specified as the land in relation to which the special charge so declared:

1. Land within the area shown on the plan.

7. the following be specified as the criteria which form the basis of the special charge so declared:

1. Ownership of any land described in Part 1(e) of this Resolution.

8. the following be specified as the manner in which the special charge so declared will be assessed and levied:

1. Each lot receives a primary access and amenity benefit;

2. The maximum levy is divided equally on an access and frontage share basis; and

3. The special charge will be levied by sending a notice to the person who is liable to pay, pursuant to section 163(4) of the Act.

9. having regard to the preceding parts of this Resolution but subject to Section 166 (1) of the Act, it be recorded that;

1. the owners of the land described in column 2 & 3 of Schedule C to the resolution are estimated liable for the respective amounts set out in column 7 of Schedule C; and

2. such owners may, subject to any further resolution of Council pay the special charge in the following manner;

1. the charge will become due and payable within one month of the issue of the notice requesting payment pursuant to Section 167 (3) of the Act;

2. interest will not be charged for six months after the issue of the notice provided the person liable makes timely payment in accordance with any repayment arrangements that may be agreed on by Council; and

3. in accordance with Section 172 of the Act, the interest rate payable on the special charge which has not been paid by the specific date is set at Council’s overdraft rate, reviewed every three months (provided that it shall not exceed the rate fixed by the Governor in Council by Order for the purposes of Section 172 (2A) in which case the rate of interest shall be the maximum rate fixed by the Governor in Council by Order for the purposes of this section).

4. authorise the Chief Executive Officer to levy the Special Charge in accordance with Section 163 (4) of the Act.

Carried.

Background

On 12 August 2014, Council resolved to make its intention to declare a Special Charge Scheme for the construction of a footpath on the west side of the Surf Coast Highway between Grove Road and Waurn Ponds Creek, Grovedale.

On 30 October 2014 a panel hearing was held where four property owners made verbal presentations (all objections) in support of their submissions.

Discussion

The concerns raised during the submissions period and corresponding Council panel members considerations include:

• Method of apportionment is unclear and/or unfair;

  The apportionment method was explained at the hearing. Clarifications were made in terms of titled property and the rationale between access and amenity benefits. The scheme apportionment is considered to be very reasonable and is based on a model that would stand up to scrutiny at a VCAT hearing.

• Process is biased;

  This is an opinion that is not necessarily reflected by the remaining property owners. The scheme has been developed in strict accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.

• Council has failed to follow the correct process and procedures in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989;

  This opinion is considered to be incorrect. A complete review of the Special Charge Scheme process, including legal advice, was carried out in 2014.

• Access and amenity benefits need to be better explained;

  A description of the access and amenity benefits was provided during the hearing in response to this question as follows:

  The access benefit includes the provision of an all weather sealed surface that reduces the risk of accidents caused by uneven and slippery surfaces. In simple terms, a new footpath improves accessibility for all abutting properties.

  The amenity benefit can best be described as the benefit the pathway provides to an abutting property by way of improved aesthetics, safety, enjoyment, comfort and property value. The amenity benefit is based on the actual footpath frontage to a property when existing driveways and footpath extents are taken into consideration.

• There is an existing footpath on the other side of the road;

  The Surf Coast Highway is a major collector road that carries high traffic volumes. The planning scheme requirement determines that a footpath on both sides of the road is a requirement in this situation. Additionally, the footpath on the opposite side of the road does not provide any direct access provision for the affected property owners.

• Footpath will provide no benefit to me;

  This is considered to be an opinion not necessarily reflected by the remaining property owners.

• Low use pedestrian area used mainly by local residents; and

  No argument with this claim in the current situation but the Surf Coast Highway is considered to be a major pedestrian link catering for future growth and increasing pedestrian volumes.

• A footpath here would encourage people to cross the road elsewhere, rather than at the current crossing.

  It is considered that a new footpath with not unduly influence the location where people will cross the road.

Environmental Implications

The provision of a sealed pathway surface provides a permanent and safe means of access. During the course of construction and the manufacture and procurement of materials, energy is expended resulting in some greenhouse gas emissions. This ceases when construction is complete.

The project does not create waste with the exception of some excavated material.

The proposal does not affect any natural habitats.

The proposal will not require any removal of vegetation.

Financial Implications

The project is a one off capital cost and there will be minimal ongoing maintenance costs. If approved, the scheme could proceed this financial year.

Financial details are as follows:

From the table above, the net cost to Council for this project is estimated to be $78,436.

Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The scheme has been prepared in accordance with the Special Rate and Charge provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 along with the 2004 ministerial guidelines and Council’s Special Rates and Charges Policy.

Alignment to City Plan

This report aligns with the City Plan as follows:

Sustainably Built and Natural Environment

• Support our Community to live sustainably – Encourage increased use of alternatives to car transport and seek efficient traffic movement throughout the municipality.

• Advocate for and promote sustainable design and development – Promoting sustainable design and retrofitting.

• Acknowledge the community’s desire to have their say and be involved in planning for the future of Greater Geelong.

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No Council Officer involved with this process has any direct or indirect interest in the properties.

Risk Assessment

Provision of a sealed pathway will provide safer walking and cycling conditions for pedestrians and cyclists by minimising the risk of personal injuries through conflict with vehicles and the elimination of uneven and slippery surfaces.

There are no identified risks for Council in making its declaration of the scheme.

Social Considerations

The provision of properly sealed and drained pathways is aligned to Council’s City Plan as described above and provides improved connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. It is further considered that the footpaths will enhance the general amenity of the area.

Human Rights Charter

In developing this report to Council, the subject matter has been considered to determine if it raises any human rights issues.  In particular, whether the scope of any human right established by the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities is in any way limited, restricted or interfered with by the recommendations contained in this report.  It is considered that the subject matter does not raise any adverse human rights issues.

It is further considered that the construction of the footpath upholds the right to freedom of movement (Section 12 of the Human rights Charter) by enhancing a person’s ability to move freely within the area they choose to live.

Consultation and Communication

Informal consultation was carried out in May 2014 with an information pack to affected property owners that included an initiation letter, a plan showing the location of works, a Special Rates and Charge Scheme brochure, a detailed cost apportionment spreadsheet and informal survey form. Of the 15 affected property owners included in the scheme, there were 12 responses to the survey. Three (3) supported the scheme, eight (8) opposed and one (1) was neither in support or opposition.

A letter was sent to all affected property owners on 20 August 2014 advising of Council’s Intention to declare the scheme and public notice that was placed in the Geelong Advertiser on Saturday 23 August 2014. This letter also included a call for submissions.

On 26 August 2014, a copy of the public notice was mailed to all affected property owners in accordance with the Act.

On 30 October 2014, a submissions panel hearing gave the affected property owners an opportunity to make presentations to the panel in support of their submissions.

Further correspondence to the affected property owners will be sent should Council make its declaration of the proposed Special Charge Scheme.

Appendix 1

SCHEDULE ‘A’

The works for the construction of footpaths in Surf Coast Highway, Grovedale which consist of excavation, footpath, reinstatement of nature strip and driveways, miscellaneous construction works, legal advice and professional services associated with survey, engineering design, drafting, supervision and administration of the project all as included in the cost estimate shown below.

COST ESTIMATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTPATH – SURFCOAST HIGHWAY, GROVEDALE

Appendix 2

Benefit Ratio – Schedule ‘B’

Appendix 3

SCHEDULE ‘C’

SPECIAL CHARGE SCHEME FOR FOOTPATH CONSTRUCTION

SURFCOAST HIGHWAY, GROVEDALE

Appendix 4 - Plan

Attachment 1

PROCESS CHART

SPECIAL CHARGE PROJECTS – (Section 163 – Local Government Act 1989)

SURFCOAST HIGHWAY, GROVEDALE

10. Portarlington North East Group Road Construction Special Charge Scheme SRC 340 – Intention to Declare

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek a resolution by Council to give notice of its ‘Intention to Declare’ a special charge to property owners for road construction in Portarlington.

Summary

• Complaints have come in over the years about the state of the unsealed roads in Portarlington.

• A Community Reference Panel for the Portarlington North East Group was formed in late 2012 to decide on the viability of a Special Charge Scheme to fund road improvements and determine what scope of work is required to solve the inherent problems associated with unsealed roads.

• Council officers proposed a scope of work in consultation with the reference panel and developed a Special Charge Scheme as a means to fund the project. This was shown to the community at a public meeting held on 12 May 2013. Feedback to the proposal was sought via an informal survey. The survey indicated that a clear majority of property owners are in favour of the proposal.

• The proposed works include sealing all unsealed portions of roads bounded by Fisher, Clarke, Mercer and Hood Streets, Portarlington. (See Plan Appendix 4). There is 8.5 km of roads to be sealed and there are 501 individual properties benefiting from the scheme.

• The proposed works include road construction only with no additional kerb and channel or formal drainage works. Council funded works would include intersection safety improvements, roadside drainage improvements, road sealing works in excess of a standard 7.6 metre road width and intersection lighting improvements.

• The total cost of the project is estimated to be $4,424,517 with owner’s contributing $3,477,563 and a Council contribution of $520,276 to the scheme in recognition of the community benefit and land excluded from the scheme such as the crown land reserves within the scheme boundary. Additionally, it is estimated that Council’s direct contribution of $426,678 includes the works as described above.

• The scheme has been prepared in accordance with the special rate and charge provisions of the Local Government Act 1989, along with Council’s Special Rates and Charges Policy.

Cr Ellis moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -

That Council:

1. gives notice of its intention to declare a Special Charge Scheme in accordance with Section 163 (1A) of the Local Government Act 1989 (‘the Act’), as follows:

   1. The Special Charge is declared for a period of five (5) years commencing upon completion of the works and scheme finalisation.

   2. The special charge be declared for the purposes of defraying expenses incurred by Council in relation to construction of road pavement for all local streets bounded by Fisher, Clarke, Mercer and Hood Streets, Portarlington which:

   1. will provide proper sealed road access, improved nature strip drainage and enhancement to the general amenity for each of the properties included in the scheme;

   2. Council considers is or will be a special benefit to those persons required to pay the special charge (and who are described in succeeding parts of this Resolution); and

   3. arises out of Council’s function of planning for and providing infrastructure for property owners.

   3. it be recorded that, for the purposes of Section 163 (2A) of the Act, the special charge proceeds will not exceed the amount calculated in accordance with the prescribed formula (R x C = S), the:

   1. ‘benefit ratio’ (R) being calculated at 0.87 represents the special benefits to all persons liable to pay the special charge; and

   2. ‘total cost’ (C) of performing the function described in Part b of this Resolution based on estimated cost be recorded as $3,997,839.

   3. ‘maximum levy’ (S) total amount of the special charge be levied and be recorded as $3,477,563.

   4. the following be specified as the area for which the special rate is so declared:

   1. the area within municipal district of Council highlighted in the plan attached to this Resolution (“the area”).

   5. the following be specified as the land in relation to which the special charge so declared:

   1. All land within the area shown on the plan.

   6. the following be specified as the criteria which form the basis of the special charge so declared:

   1. Ownership of any land described in Part e of this Resolution.

   7. the following be specified as the manner in which the special charge so declared will be assessed and levied:

   1. The costs to be apportioned based on access and amenity benefits.

   2. The special charge will be levied by sending a notice to the person who is liable to pay, pursuant to section 163(4) of the Act.

   8. having regard to the preceding parts of this Resolution but subject to Section 166 (1) of the Act, it be recorded that:

   1. the owners of the land described in column 2 and 3 of Schedule C to the Resolution are estimated liable for the respective amounts set out in column 7 of Schedule C; and

   2. such owners may, subject to any further resolution of Council pay the special charge in the following manner:

   1. the charge will become due and payable within one month of the issue of the notice requesting payment pursuant to Section 167 (3) of the Act;

   2. interest will not be charged for six months after the issue of the notice provided the person liable makes timely payment in accordance with any repayment arrangements that may be agreed on by Council; and

   3. in accordance with Section 172 of the Act, the rate of interest which is payable on the special charge which has not been paid by the specified date is set at Council’s overdraft rate, reviewed every three months (provided that it shall not exceed the rate fixed by the Governor in Council by Order for the purposes of Section 172 (2A) in which case the rate of interest shall be the maximum rate fixed by the Governor in Council by Order for the purposes of this section).

2. Consider any submissions made under Section 223 of the Act and the proposed declaration via Council’s Submissions Review Panel, and then by Council at a subsequent meeting, at which time Council will consider whether to make a declaration in the form proposed.

3. Authorise Council’s Chief Executive Officer to give public notice of the proposed declaration in accordance with sections 163 (1A) and (1B) of the Act and send a copy of the public notice to each person who is liable to pay the special rate in accordance with Section 163 (1C) of the Act.

Carried.




Background

The extensive consultation between Council and the Portarlington North East Group Community Reference Panel culminated in a public meeting held at the Portarlington Community Hall on 12 May 2013. A proposed scheme was shown to the approximately 150 affected property owners in attendance including the estimated charges to property owners and the Benefit Ratio Calculation. All questions in relation to the proposed scheme were answered in a transparent and open manner.

As a follow up to this meeting, an informal survey and detailed information sheet was sent out to the affected property owners. 304 responses to the survey were received representing a 63% response from the community. Of the responses, there were 194 Yes votes to the proposed road construction and 110 No votes which represents a majority of property owner support.

In more recent times a detailed design and cost estimate has been prepared. The charges represented in this report reflect a slight increase to the estimated charges as presented during consultation and the average charge has increased from $6,400 to $6,900. This latest news has been relayed to all affected property owners.




Discussion

Council officers have been in consultation with the Portarlington North East Group Community Reference Panel since early 2012. Monthly meetings were held at the Council Offices. The Reference Panel consisted of up to ten (10) locals representing the Portarlington community.

The Reference Panel wanted solutions to the ongoing problems inherent with unsealed roads in residential areas; these being mud in the wet, dust in the dry, potholes and uneven surfaces and the related problems such as respiratory difficulties associated with dust, and car and home maintenance concerns associated with dust and mud.

By March 2013, the scope of work was defined by the reference panel. The option of a high level of service including concrete kerb and channel and underground drainage was considered too expensive after potential costs of this option were presented to the group. The option of sealing the roads at a reduced cost was more acceptable. This option retains the open swale drains and informality which is considered by many to preserve the more natural character of the area.

Development of the scheme proposal followed and the allocation of costs was determined by allocating a Benefit Unit (BU) to all affected properties. In general, all properties are considered to receive access and amenity benefits.

The access benefit is obvious in that all properties with a new or partially sealed road abutting the property will receive an improved access, either in full or in part. The amenity benefit includes things like improved nature strips, improved appearance to property frontages, property value, resident comfort and safety, and reduced levels of dust and mud.

For a standard property fronting an existing unsealed road, one (1) access Benefit Unit (BU) and one (1) amenity BU have been assigned for each property giving a total of two (2) BU. There are variations to this rule which are summarised as follows:

• Corner properties with both frontages currently unsealed

  These properties are considered to receive no more benefit to any other property with unsealed roads for this scheme and therefore have been assigned the standard 2 BU each.

• Corner properties with an existing sealed road on one frontage.

  These properties are considered to receive either a full or partial access benefit depending on where the main driveway access to the property is but only a partial amenity benefit.

• Multiple unit development sites

  Some properties have multiple units. The front unit with street frontage is considered to receive a full access and amenity benefit (2BU). The units at the rear are considered to receive a full access benefit but only a partial amenity benefit.

• Properties fronting existing partially sealed roads

  These properties will receive a partial access and amenity benefit only.

• Large properties

  Some property owners in the scheme own larger properties or multiple lots. If a home has been constructed in the centre of a large property, it is considered that the property may not be subdivided unless the home is demolished. These properties have therefore been treated as standard and have been allocated the standard charge. If a home has been constructed on a portion of the large property, it is considered that the property may be further subdivided into smaller standard lots. These properties have incurred additional charges.

• The large acreage properties on the East side of Mercer Street

  Due to the zoning of these properties (Rural Living Zone), under the planning scheme they cannot be subdivided any further. Therefore, it is considered that these properties gain no more benefit than the standard properties in the residential zones and therefore have been allocated the standard charge.

• Nursing Home in Willis Street

  This nursing home is located on former crown land however due to recent changes in circumstance is now a rateable property and is therefore included in the scheme.

• Retirement Village in Gellibrand Street

  The twenty individual unit owners in this village have no ownership over the land but are individually levied properties. Due to the crown land status however, it is considered reasonable that these properties be exempt from the scheme.

• Caravan Park fronting Newcombe and Drysdale Streets

  The caravan park is zoned residential and fronts the unsealed road of Drysdale Street. It has been treated in a similar manner to a large property where multiple home lots may be placed if a potential subdivision of the land takes place.




Environmental Implications

The road infrastructure proposal provides proper sealed access, improved drainage and a generally safer environment for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Dust is eliminated and storm water runoff is less contaminated with silt prior to final discharge into the Bay.

It is anticipated that minimal vegetation removal will be required to complete the project.

During the course of construction and the manufacture and procurement of materials, there is expenditure of energy sources and greenhouse gas emissions. This does cease, however, when construction is complete.

The project does not create waste with the exception of some excess spoil. The proposal does not affect any natural habitats.




Financial Implications

The project has a one off capital cost and there will be minimal ongoing maintenance costs. The scheme could proceed in the 2015/16 financial year if approved.

A breakdown of costs is as follows:

Estimated scheme cost to property owners	$3,477,563
Estimated scheme cost to Council	$520,276
Estimated direct cost to Council for improved roadside drainage, intersection safety and lighting.	$426,678
Total Project Cost	$4,424,517

The total estimated net cost to Council for this project is $946,954.




Policy/Legal/Statutory Implications

The scheme has been prepared in accordance with the Special Rate and Charge provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 along with Council’s Special Rates and Charges Policy.




Alignment to City Plan

This report aligns with the City Plan as follows:

Community Wellbeing:

• Healthy Lifestyles – Facilitating and promoting physical activity.

• Healthy Environments – Safe, hazard and nuisance free environments.

Sustainably Built and Natural Environment

• Enhance and protect natural areas and ecosystem health

• Support our Community to live – Encourage increased use of alternatives to car transport.

• Advocate for and promote sustainable design and development – Promoting sustainable design and retrofitting and acknowledging the communities desire to have their say.

Officer Direct or Indirect Interest

No Council Officer involved with this process has any direct or indirect interest in the properties.




Risk Assessment

Provision of sealed roads will provide safer driving conditions for motorists with a defined and more standard road profile. Walking conditions for pedestrians will also be enhanced by minimising the risk of personal injuries through conflict with vehicles. The improved drainage will reduce the hazards associated with water over roads and the affects of nuisance flooding to property. There are no identified risks for Council in making its intention to declare the scheme.




Social Considerations

The provision of properly sealed and drained roadways is aligned to Council’s City Plan as described above and provides improved connectivity and safety for motorists and pedestrians.




Human Rights Charter

In developing this report to Council, the subject matter has been considered to determine if it raises any human rights issues.  In particular, whether the scope of any human right established by the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities is in any way limited, restricted or interfered with by the recommendations contained in this report.  It is considered that the subject matter does not raise any adverse human rights issues.

It is further considered that the construction of the Portarlington Roads upholds the right to freedom of movement (Section 12 of the Human rights Charter) by enhancing a person’s ability to move freely within the area they choose to live.




Consultation and Communication

Community consultation of the road construction Special Charge Scheme has been carried out as follows:

• 2012 -2013 – Establishment and monthly meetings held with Community Reference Panel.

• 12 May 2013 – Public meeting (open forum with over 150 attendees) held at the Portarlington Community Hall. This meeting disclosed all information in relation to the proposed scheme including scope of work, cost apportionment and Benefit Ratio Calculation.

• May 2013 – Update letter, information sheet and property owner survey.

• 19 July 2013 – Update letter to property owners disclosing results of survey.

• 16 May 2014 – Update letter to property owners on revised timing of the scheme.

• December 2014 – Update letter to property owners on upcoming ‘Intention to Declare’ a scheme.

• Many phone calls, emails and letters have been received and responded to during the consultation process.

Further correspondence will be sent to all affected property owners should Council make its Intention to Declare the scheme.




Appendix 1

COST ESTIMATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS
PORTARLINGTON NORTH EAST GROUP

The works for the construction of roads in Portarlington which consist of excavation, drainage improvements, intersection improvements, reinstatement of nature strips, legal advice and professional services associated with survey, engineering design, supervision and administration of the project as included in the cost estimate as shown below.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF ROAD COSTRUCTION
Item	Description	Quantity	Unit	Rate	Amount
1.00	GENERAL
1.01	Initial site establishment and set up, decamping and site cleanup and other fixed costs up to time of completion of works.	1.00	Item	$90,000.00	$90,000.00
1.02	Traffic management costs.	1.00	Item	$72,000.00	$72,000.00
1.03	Setting out of works.	1.00	Item	$9,000.00	$9,000.00
1.04	Service / Cable locations	1.00	Item	6000.00	$6,000.00
2.00	EARTHWORKS & DEMOLITION
2.01	Excavation and disposal of all materials to limits of work as indicated on plan, including trimming for new road pavement, excavation of soft spots and removal of concrete.	18868.00	m3	$45.00	$849,060.00
2.02	Placement and consolidation of engineered fill with approved materials in preparation for new works.	631.00	m3	$30.00	$18,930.00
2.03	Trimming / Removal and disposal of trees.		Item
2.04	Saw-cutting of Asphalt paving.	897.00	m	$10.00	$8,970.00
2.05	Saw-cut of concrete kerb and channel	30.00	m	$10.00	$300.00
3.00	PAVEMENT WORKS
3.01	250mm compacted depth Class 1 20mm crushed rock, supplied, spread and compacted.	15781.70	m3	$105.00	$1,657,078.50
3.02	30mm compacted depth 10mm nominal size type N Asphalt spread and compacted including emulsion prime & grit using a paver.	8199.89	m2	$25.00	$204,997.35
3.03	7mm Primer Seal, supplied and placed.	54398.52	m2	$8.00	$435,188.19
3.04	Prepare existing pavement for sealing.	54398.52	m2	$1.00	$54,398.52
4.00	SERVICES
4.01	50mm dia UPVC conduits, supplied and laid including back-filling of trench.	200.00	m	$70.00	$14,000.00
5.00	LANDSCAPING
5.01	Top soiling and seeding nature strips, next to kerb replacement	46.00	m2	$8.00	$368.00
6.00	SIGNING, LINE-MARKING AND FENCING
6.01	Erection of new permanent signs and posts D4-2-1.	12.00	No	$250.00	$3,000.00
6.02	Relocation of existing signs and posts (Give way & Stop).	40.00	No	$150.00	$6,000.00
6.03	Repaint or install new line-marking 30m long intersection approach lines, repaint or install new statcon line marking at all intersections bounded by, The Esplanade, Fisher St, Hood Road and Mercer St	42.00	Item	$1.00	$42.00
6.04	R.R.P.M. Two way direction, supplied and placed.	90.00	No	$12.00	$1,080.00
6.05	Supply and placement of Guide Posts and delineators.	200.00	No	$80.00	$16,000.00
7.00	PROVISIONAL ITEMS
7.01	Excavation and stockpiling of suitable existing road material for re-use of in place of lower subgrade FCR (price is cost saving over import of new quarry product)	4500.00	m3	-$30.00
SUB-TOTAL					$3,446,413
10% Contingency					$344,641
Design					$103,392
Project Administration					$103,392
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE					$3,997,839





ESTIMATED COST FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, KERB AND CHANNEL REPLACEMENT AND STREET LIGHTING
Item	Description	Quantity	Unit	Rate	Amount
1.00	GENERAL
1.01	Initial site establishment and set up, decamping and site cleanup and other fixed costs up to time of completion of works.	1	Item	$10,000.00	$10,000.00
1.02	Traffic management costs.	1	Item	$8,000.00	$8,000.00
1.03	Setting out of works.	1	Item	$1,000.00	$1,000.00
2.00	DRAINAGE
	PIPES
2.01	Connection of existing household storm-water discharge drains including excavation, supply, placement and provision of approved backfill to drainage pits.	2	No.	$250.00	$500.00
2.02	300mm dia RC pipe, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved FCR. (19)	6	m	$160.00	$960.00
2.03	375mm dia RC pipe, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved FCR. (11-12,24)	13.45	m	$180.00	$2,421.00
2.04	525mm dia RC pipe, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved FCR.	8	m	$275.00	$2,200.00
	BOX CULVERTS
2.05	300x150 RC box culverts, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and backfilling with approved material. (18)	2.4	m	$275.00	$660.00
	PITS: SEP
2.06	900mm x 600mm SEP, less than 1.5m deep with Gatic type cover, supplied and placed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved material. (12)	1	No.	$1,400.00	$1,400.00
	PITS : JP
2.07	900mm x 600mm junction pit, less than 1.5m deep with Gatic cover, butted to driveable endwall supplied and placed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved material. (25)	1	No.	$2,100.00	$2,100.00
2.08	900mm x 600mm junction pit, less than 1.5m deep with Grated cover, supplied and placed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved material. (23,24)	2	No.	$1,600.00	$3,200.00
2.09	1200mm x 900mm junction pit 1.50m to 2.00m deep with Gatic type cover, supplied and placed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved material. (11,16)	2	No.	$2,000.00	$4,000.00
2.10	1200mm x 900mm junction pit 1.5m to 2.00m deep with sloped grated cover, supplied and placed including excavation, placement of approved fine crushed rock bedding and back-filling with approved material. (15)	1	No.	$2,500.00	$2,500.00
2.11	Supply and fit "Bates" modified driveable endwall to existing pipe. (30,31)	2	No.	$750.00	$1,500.00
2.12	Modify existing DSE.pit raise lids to match new level and convert to double grated. (18,19,21,32)	4	No.	$1,375.00	$5,500.00
2.13	Modify existing pit to match finished surface level (22,26,28,29,31)	3	No.	$450.00	$1,350.00
2.14	Modify existing pit to match finished surface level and supply and fit Grated Class D cover. (8,10,13,14,17,30)	8	No.	$770.00	$6,160.00
2.15	Rural vehicle crossing 300mm diam. RC pipe, 3.6m wide with VicRoads driveable endwalls as per SD00603, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation, placement of approved FCR bedding and backfill.	40	No.	$2,500.00	$100,000.00
2.16	Supply and install 300mm diam. RC pipe, with single VicRoads driveable endwalls as per SD00603, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation, tap into existing pit, placement of approved FCR bedding and backfill.
	8.4m long (1)	1	Item	$2,094.00	$2,094.00
	2.4m long (2,6,7,8)	4	Item	$1,134.00	$4,536.00
	4.8m long (3)	1	Item	$1,518.00	$1,518.00
	7.2m long (5,17)	2	Item	$1,902.00	$3,804.00
2.17	Supply and install 375mm diam. RC pipe, with VicRoads driveable endwalls as per SD00603, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation, tap into existing pit, placement of approved FCR bedding and backfill.
	11.5m long (4,16)	2	Item	$2,844.00	$5,688.00
2.18	Extend existing 300mm diam. RC pipe approx 1.2m, with Bates style driveable endwalls, supplied, laid and jointed including excavation. (33,34)	2	Item	$950.00	$1,900.00
3.00	CONCRETE WORKS KERBING :			`
3.01	Remove existing concrete kerb and construct B2 Barrier kerb and channel 450mm wide and reinstate nature strip.	46	m	$100.00	$4,600.00
4.00	SERVICE AUTHORITIES
4.01	Addition of street light pole including footing.	20	No	$10,000.00	$200,000.00
SUB-TOTAL					$377,591
10% Contingency					$37,759
Design					$11,328
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE					$426,678





Appendix 2

Benefit Ratio Calculation – SCHEDULE ‘B’

A	Purpose
	To construct roads in Portarlington bounded by Fisher Street, The Esplanade, Mercer Street and Hood Street to provide a sealed access for all property owners.
B	Coherence
	The works are located in the North East section of Portarlington. The works will provide a special benefit to adjoining properties.
C	Total Cost C
	Total Estimated cost of works - Spray seal road construction, roadside drainage and intersection safety improvements including signage.					$4,424,517.00
	Direct Funding by council for intersection safety and drainage improvements					$426,678.00
TOTAL COST						$3,997,839.00
D	Special Beneficiaries
	502 properties with frontages to the proposed roads to be constructed are considered to receive access and amenity benefits.
E	Estimate of Total Special Benefits out of the scheme -TSB (out)
	There are three (3) crown land parcels and three (3) crown land reserves that are considered to receive special benefit but are out of the scheme. The access and amenity benefits to these parcels equate to 118 BU when considered in unison.
	Properties Excluded	TSB (out) =	118	BU
F	Estimate of Total Special Benefits in the scheme - TSB (in)
	We will consider the total benefits to each property in terms of Benefit Units (BU). The construction of the Portarlington North East road network is considered to provide special benefit to the abutting properties in terms of access (1.0BU) and amenity (1.0BU). Not all properties receive a full benefit. There are 502 properties receiving benefit from the scheme at a total of 960 BU.
	Properties Included	TSB (in) =	960	BU
G	Estimate of Total Community Benefit -TCB
	It is considered that people in the community will receive a benefit from the works as the roads are used to access other areas. There is no amenity benefits considered for the general community. Based on the number of properties (205 to the East of Mercer Street), it is considered that these properties will gain a reduced access benefit. The access benefit has been allocated at 0.125BU per property representing a Total Community Benefit of 205 X 0.125 = 25.625 BU
		TCB =	25.625	BU
H	Calculate "Benefit Ratio" - R
	Benefits Ratio =	TSB (in)	=	960	0.87
		TSB (in) + TSB (out) + TCB		960 + 118 + 25.625
I	Maximum Total Levy (S)
	Maximum Total Levy S = R X C					$3,477,563
	Council Contribution to Special Charge Scheme					$520,276





Appendix 3

SCHEDULE “C”

PROPOSED SPECIAL CHARGE

STREET SCHEME CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST PORTARLINGTON

COLUMN 1	COLUMN 2	COLUMN 3	COLUMN 4	COLUMN 5	COLUMN 6	COLUMN 7
			Amenity Benefit	Access Benefit
Prop Key	Address	Legal Details	BU	BU	TOTAL	Charges
264714	1/19 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 SP 25528	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
264715	2/19 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 SP 25528	1	0.5	1.5	$5,434
244536	28 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 LP 34989	1	1	2	$7,245
244537	30 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 LP 34989	1	1	2	$7,245
329810	34 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 536904	1	1	2	$7,245
244524	35 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 21 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
244538	36 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 TP 885632, Lot 1 TP 885632	1	1	2	$7,245
244525	37 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 20 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
244539	38 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 17281	1	1	2	$7,245
244526	39 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 19 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
244540	40 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 9 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
244527	41 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 18 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
244541	42 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
244528	43 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 281749	1	1	2	$7,245
244529	45 Batman Street, Portarlington	CA 2 Sec 4	1	1	2	$7,245
335010	1/47 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 603702	1	1	2	$7,245
335011	2/47 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 603702	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
244531	49 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 261786	1	1	2	$7,245
338697	63 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 605410	1	1	2	$7,245
338696	1/63 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 605410	1	1	2	$7,245
335492	65 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 606271	1	1	2	$7,245
345541	66 Batman Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 636046	1	1	2	$7,245
247593	2 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 62821	0.125	0.25	0.375	$1,358
247594	4 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 62821	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247595	6 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 3 Sec 5A	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247596	8 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 4 Sec 5A	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247597	10 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 125038	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247598	12 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 119236	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247599	1/14 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 RP 15269	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247600	2/14 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 RP 15269	0.125	0.25	0.375	$1,358
247601	16 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 LP 21207	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247602	18 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 10 Sec 5A	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247603	20 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 10 Sec 5A	0.25	0	0.25	$906
247604	22 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 1 Sec 6A	0.25	0.125	0.375	$1,358
247605	24 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 614654	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
267514	1/26 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 SP 29348	0.125	0.25	0.375	$1,358
267515	2/26 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 SP 29348	0.125	0.25	0.375	$1,358
267516	3/26 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 SP 29348	0.125	0.25	0.375	$1,358
247607	28 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 837887	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247608	30 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 243124	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247609	32 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 48221	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247610	34 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 88568	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
247611	36 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 322631	1.25	1.25	2.5	$9,056
247612	38 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 663834	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
337779	40 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 608405	1	0.25	1.25	$4,528
247614	42 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 82204	1	1	2	$7,245
350152	61A Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 703213	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
350153	61 B Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 703213	1	1	2	$7,245
247624	62 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 1 Sec 8A	1	0.5	1.5	$5,434
247588	63 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 8 Sec 36A	1	1	2	$7,245
247625	64 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 235047, Lot 1 TP 836665	1	1	2	$7,245
247589	65 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 148542	1	1	2	$7,245
247626	66 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 4 Sec 8A	1	1	2	$7,245
266626	67 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 207173	1	1	2	$7,245
247627	68 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 320576	1	1	2	$7,245
247590	69 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 39101	1	1	2	$7,245
247628	70 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 71585	1	1	2	$7,245
247591	71 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 115344	1	1	2	$7,245
247629	72 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 71585	1	1	2	$7,245
318418	73 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 507449	1	1	2	$7,245
323812	1/74 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 514360	1	1	2	$7,245
323813	2/74 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 514360	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
247592	75 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 2 Sec 36A	1	1	2	$7,245
247631	76 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 93922	1	1	2	$7,245
333154	78 Clarke Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 537758	0.5	0.75	1.25	$4,528
269925	22 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 302058	0.25	0	0.25	$906
249717	39 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 8593	1	1	2	$7,245
249718	41 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Pt CA 4 Sec 6A	1	1	2	$7,245
203223	42-44 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	CA 1 Sec 11A	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
249719	1/43 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 545802	1	1	2	$7,245
332103	2/43 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 545802	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
249720	45 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Pt CA 6 Sec 6A	1	1	2	$7,245
352712	47 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 LP 88568	1	1	2	$7,245
355227	49 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 323277	1	1	2	$7,245
249750	50 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 LP 146674, Pt CA 6 Sec 11A	1	1	2	$7,245
249751	52-54 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 LP 24708, Lot 1 LP 24708	1	1	2	$7,245
329600	55 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 530751	1	1	2	$7,245
249752	56 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 LP 24708	1	1	2	$7,245
249721	1/57-59 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 515822	1	1	2	$7,245
324529	2/57-59 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 515822	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
324530	3/57-59 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 515822	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
324531	4/57-59 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 PS 515822	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
324532	5/57-59 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 5 PS 515822	1	1	2	$7,245
249753	58 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 LP 24708	1	1	2	$7,245
353402	61A Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 709262	1	1	2	$7,245
353401	61B Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 709262	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
348553	62 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 700752	1	1	2	$7,245
344498	1/63 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 628320	1	1	2	$7,245
344499	2/63 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 628320	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
351481	Unit 1/64 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 722487	1	1	2	$7,245
351482	Unit 2/64 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 722487	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
351483	Unit 3/64 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 722487	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
265574	65 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 124894	1	1	2	$7,245
264709	66 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 8 LP 141378	1	1	2	$7,245
249754	68 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 607999	1	1	2	$7,245
249755	70 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 440557	1	1	2	$7,245
249756	72 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 LP 98580	1	1	2	$7,245
249757	74 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 LP 98580	1	1	2	$7,245
249722	1/75-77 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 RP 7194	1	1	2	$7,245
249723	2/75-77 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 RP 7194	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
249724	3/75-77 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 RP 7194	1	1	2	$7,245
249725	4/75-77 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 RP 7194	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
249758	76 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 5 LP 98580	1	1	2	$7,245
249726	79 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 222307	1	1	2	$7,245
249727	81 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 346243	1	1	2	$7,245
340833	82-86 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 621516	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
249728	83 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Pt CA 5 Sec 8A	1	1	2	$7,245
249729	85 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 6 LP 71585	1	1	2	$7,245
249730	87 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 5 LP 71585	1	1	2	$7,245
267214	88-100 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	PC 353636	5.5	5.5	11	$39,847
249731	89 Drysdale Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 LP 71585	1	1	2	$7,245
337780	14 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 608405	1	1	2	$7,245
251072	15 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Pt CA 1 Sec 7A, Pt CA 2 Sec 7A	1	1	2	$7,245
346282	16 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 202460	1	1	2	$7,245
355036	17A Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 702058	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
355035	17B Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 702058	1	1	2	$7,245
251085	18 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	CP 154298	1	1	2	$7,245
329599	19 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 530751	1	1	2	$7,245
251087	20 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Pt 1 LP 51751	1	1	2	$7,245
348552	21 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 700752	1	1	2	$7,245
251088	22 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 LP 70225	1	1	2	$7,245
264703	23 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 LP 141378	1	1	2	$7,245
251089	24 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 LP 70225	1	1	2	$7,245
264704	25 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 LP 141378	1	1	2	$7,245
251090	26 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 7 LP 24708	1	1	2	$7,245
264705	27 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 LP 141378	1	1	2	$7,245
264706	29 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 5 LP 141378	1	1	2	$7,245
264707	31 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 6 LP 141378	1	1	2	$7,245
251091	32 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 LP 93775	1	1	2	$7,245
251092	34 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 LP 93775	1	1	2	$7,245
342411	35 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 631332	1	1	2	$7,245
251093	36 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 5 LP 93775	1	1	2	$7,245
342412	37 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 631332	1	1	2	$7,245
315142	39 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 PS 449690	1	1	2	$7,245
315141	41 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 449690	1	1	2	$7,245
331127	45 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 543306	1	1	2	$7,245
264401	47 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 LP 205825	1	1	2	$7,245
264402	49 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 LP 205825	1	1	2	$7,245
267281	51 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 LP 212800	1	1	2	$7,245
267282	53 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 LP 212800	1	1	2	$7,245
267283	55 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 LP 212800	1	1	2	$7,245
346848	60 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 645789	1	1	2	$7,245
346849	62 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 645789	1	1	2	$7,245
251076	69 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
355052	70 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 639951	1	1	2	$7,245
251077	71 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
355053	72 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 639951	1	1	2	$7,245
251078	73 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
355054	74 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 639951	1	1	2	$7,245
251079	75 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
355055	76 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 4 PS 639951	1	1	2	$7,245
251080	77 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 5 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
251081	79 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 6 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
251082	85 Fairfax Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 13 LP 54545	1	1	2	$7,245
251285	110 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 536904	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
251212	111 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 6 LP 34989	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
251286	114 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	CA 3 Sec 4	1	1	2	$7,245
251213	115 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 17 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
251287	116 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 582671	1	1	2	$7,245
251214	117 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 16 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
269134	1/118 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 341422	1	1	2	$7,245
269135	2/118 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 341422	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
251215	119-121 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 14 LP 55642, Lot 15 LP 55642	2	2	4	$14,490
251217	123 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 13 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
251218	125 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 12 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
251219	127 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 11 LP 55642	1	1	2	$7,245
251220	129 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 10 LP 55642, Pt CA 8 Sec 16A	1	1	2	$7,245
315139	133-135 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 449690, Lot 2 PS 449690	1	1	2	$7,245
359174	Unit 1/137 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	1/3 Share of Lot 19 LP 24149	1	1	2	$7,245
359175	Unit 2/137 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	1/3 Share of Lot 19 LP 24149	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
359176	Unit 3/137 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	1/3 Share of Lot 19 LP 24149	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
331128	138 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 543306	1	1	2	$7,245
251223	139 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 18 LP 24149	1	1	2	$7,245
337885	140 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 606907	1	1	2	$7,245
337886	1/140 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 606907	1	1	2	$7,245
251224	141 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 17 LP 24149	1	1	2	$7,245
336189	142 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 533312	1	1	2	$7,245
251225	143 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 16 LP 24149	1	1	2	$7,245
340332	144 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 623396	1	1	2	$7,245
251226	145 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 15 LP 24149	1	1	2	$7,245
315008	146 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 449151	1	1	2	$7,245
251227	147 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 14 LP 24149	1	1	2	$7,245
335025	148 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 549973	1	1	2	$7,245
251228	149 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 13 LP 24149	1	1	2	$7,245
269685	150 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Pt CA 8 Sec 5	1	1	2	$7,245
329404	1/151 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 530758	1	1	2	$7,245
329405	2/151 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 530758	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
265588	152 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 511405	1	1	2	$7,245
328821	153 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 525176	1	1	2	$7,245
318787	154 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 511405	1	1	2	$7,245
251231	155 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 23 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
251232	157 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 22 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
339538	1/158 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 622060	1	1	2	$7,245
339539	2/158 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 622060	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
266772	159 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 21 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
251298	160 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 LP 203887	1	1	2	$7,245
251233	161 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 20 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
251299	162 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 405411	1	1	2	$7,245
251234	163 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 19 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
335845	1/164 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 549675	1	1	2	$7,245
335846	2/164 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 549675	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
335847	3/164 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 3 PS 549675	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
346577	Unit 1/165 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 643465	1	1	2	$7,245
346578	Unit 2/165 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 643465	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
268710	166 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 LP 215550	1	1	2	$7,245
251236	167 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 17 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
341926	1/168 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 PS 624482	1	1	2	$7,245
341927	2/168 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 2 PS 624482	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
251237	169 Fenwick Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 16 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
251403	49-53 Fisher Street, PORTARLINGTON	Lot 1 TP 532588, Lot 2 TP 532588	1.5	1.5	3	$10,867
251805	3 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 LP 62821	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
251806	5 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 2 Sec 5A	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
251807	7 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 2 Sec 5A	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
251808	9 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 2 Sec 5A	0.125	0.125	0.25	$906
269926	15 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 302058	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
269927	17 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 302058	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
251809	19 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 9830	0.25	0.25	0.5	$1,811
251815	35 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 2 Sec 3	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
267846	37 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 212027	1	1	2	$7,245
269405	1/39 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 SP 34254	1	1	2	$7,245
269406	2/39 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 SP 34254	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
251817	41 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 23 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
251826	42 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	CP 170580	1	1	2	$7,245
323761	49 Gellibrand Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 513187	1	1	2	$7,245
266684	21 Hood Road, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 208529	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
345540	39 Hood Road, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 636046	0.5	0	0.5	$1,811
253460	47 Hood Road, Portarlington	CA 4 Sec 28	1	1	2	$7,245
253461	49 Hood Road, Portarlington	CA 5 Sec 28	1	1	2	$7,245
253462	51 Hood Road, Portarlington	CA 6 Sec 28	1	1	2	$7,245
253464	55 Hood Road, Portarlington	CA 8 Sec 28	1	1	2	$7,245
253465	57-59 Hood Road, Portarlington	CA 9 Sec 28	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
253466	61 Hood Road, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 54545	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
325993	85 Hood Road, Portarlington	Lot 25 PS 523855	0.25	0	0.25	$906
253473	111-129 Hood Road, Portarlington	CA 113	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
302171	4 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 410103	0.25	0.5	0.75	$2,717
255744	16 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 93922	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
255748	30 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 55154	0.25	0.5	0.75	$2,717
255749	32 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 11 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
255736	33-41 Mercer Street, Portarlington	CA 139	1	1	2	$7,245
255750	34 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
255751	36 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 13 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
255752	38 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 14 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
255753	40 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 15 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
255754	42 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 857286	1	1	2	$7,245
255737	43-51 Mercer Street, Portarlington	CA 138	1	1	2	$7,245
255755	44 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 GLSBW 23	1	1	2	$7,245
255756	46 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 GLSBW 23	1	1	2	$7,245
255757	48 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 LP 24848	1	1	2	$7,245
255758	50 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 24848	1	1	2	$7,245
255759	52 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 24848	1	1	2	$7,245
255738	53-61 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 319259	1	1	2	$7,245
255760	60 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 8 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
255761	62 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 9 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
255739	63-71 Mercer Street, Portarlington	CA 115	1	1	2	$7,245
255762	64 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
255763	66 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
255765	68-70 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 11 & 12 LP 57519	2	2	4	$14,490
255766	72 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 13 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
255740	73-81 Mercer Street, Portarlington	CA114	1	1	2	$7,245
255767	74 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 14 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
255768	76 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 15 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
325980	80 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
325981	82 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 13 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
325982	84 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 14 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
325983	86 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 15 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
325984	88 Mercer Street, Portarlington	Lot 16 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
256601	137 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 2 Sec 10A	0.25	0	0.25	$906
256691	156 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 LP 34989	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
256692	158 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 55642	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
256611	161 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	CA 3 Sec 11A	1	1	2	$7,245
256612	163 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	CA 4 Sec 11A	1	1	2	$7,245
256617	1/175-177 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 217109	0.5	0.25	0.75	$2,717
256618	2/175-177 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 217109	0.5	0.25	0.75	$2,717
256619	3/175-177 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 217109	1	0.5	1.5	$5,434
256620	4/175-177 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 217109	1	0.5	1.5	$5,434
256702	178 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 93775	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
342410	182 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 631332	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
256712	200 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 42948	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
327001	202 Newcombe Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 522331	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
323760	1-3 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 513187	1	1	2	$7,245
257838	2-4 Payne Street, Portarlington	CA 1 Sec 27	2	2	4	$14,490
257839	6 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 LP 20796	1	1	2	$7,245
257840	8 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 11 LP 20796	1	1	2	$7,245
267194	9 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 210751	1	1	2	$7,245
257841	10 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 20796	1	1	2	$7,245
266977	11 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 213980	1	1	2	$7,245
257842	12 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 9 LP 20796	1	1	2	$7,245
327043	13 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 526798	1	1	2	$7,245
257843	14 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 8 LP 20795	1	1	2	$7,245
271082	15 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 316308	1	1	2	$7,245
257844	16 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 20795	1	1	2	$7,245
257822	17-19 Payne Street, Portarlington	CA 9 Sec 19	2	2	4	$14,490
257845	18 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 20795	1	1	2	$7,245
265272	20 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 LP 20795	1	1	2	$7,245
335491	21-23 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 606271	1	1	2	$7,245
265603	22-24 Payne Street, Portarlington	CA 1 Sec 28, CA 2 Sec 28, CA 3 Sec 28	3.5	3.5	7	$25,357
351984	25 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS712539	1	1	2	$7,245
335762	33 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 605388	1	1	2	$7,245
346393	34 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 647941	1	1	2	$7,245
355471	35A Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 719293	1	1	2	$7,245
355472	35B Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 719293	1	1	2	$7,245
257824	37-39 Payne Street, Portarlington	CA 9 Sec 20	2	2	4	$14,490
339074	42 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 LP 54545	1	1	2	$7,245
257847	44 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 11 LP 54545	1	1	2	$7,245
257825	45 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
257848	46 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 54545	1	1	2	$7,245
257826	47 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 8 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
257849	48 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 9 LP 54545	1	1	2	$7,245
320644	1/49 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 515298	1	1	2	$7,245
320645	2/49 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 515298	1	1	2	$7,245
335047	1/50 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 600386	1	1	2	$7,245
335048	2/50 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 600386	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
257828	51 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
257851	52 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 54545	1	1	2	$7,245
257829	53 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 11 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
257852	54-62 Payne Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 29	5.5	5.5	11	$39,847
257830	55 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
325969	64 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
257831	65 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 23 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
325970	66 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
257832	67 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 22 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
325971	68 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
257833	69 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 21 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
325972	70 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
350884	71A Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 20 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
350885	71B Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 705827	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
325973	72 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 705827	1	1	2	$7,245
257835	73-75 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 18 & 19 LP 57519	2	2	4	$14,490
325974	74 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
325975	76 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
257836	77 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 17 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
325976	78 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 8 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
257837	79 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 16 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
325977	80 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 9 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
333908	1/82 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 536901	1	1	2	$7,245
333909	2/82 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 536901	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
325979	84 Payne Street, Portarlington	Lot 11 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
265575	14 Simson Street, Portarlington	CA 9 Sec 7A, Lot 1 TP 17830	1.5	1.5	3	$10,867
260008	18 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 98580	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
260013	34 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 LP 42948	1	1	2	$7,245
328823	36 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 525176	1	1	2	$7,245
327002	37 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 522331	1	1	2	$7,245
328822	38 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 525176	1	1	2	$7,245
259988	39 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 27 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
330981	1/40A Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 PS 541672	1	1	2	$7,245
330982	2/40A Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 PS 541672	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
330983	3/40A Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 PS 541672	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
259989	41 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 26 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
260014	42 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 18 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
318907	43 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 25 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
260015	44 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 17 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
259991	45 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 24 LP 55154	1	1	2	$7,245
260016	46 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 16 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
259992	47 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
265608	48 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 15 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
259993	49 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
265609	50 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 14 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
259994	51 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
260017	52 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 13 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
259995	53 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
265611	55 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
259996	57 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
259997	59 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
259998	61 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 8 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
259999	63 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 9 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
260000	65 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 10 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
260001	67 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
260002	69 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 28 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
260003	71 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 27 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
260004	73 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 26 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
260005	75 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 25 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
260006	77 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 24 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
325996	81 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 28 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
325995	83 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 27 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
325994	85 Simson Street, Portarlington	Lot 26 PS 523855	1	1	2	$7,245
265034	1/92 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 SP 25591	0.5	0.5	1	$3,622
265035	2/92 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 SP 25591	1	1	2	$7,245
260552	95 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 892757	1	1	2	$7,245
260553	97 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 4 Sec 3	1	1	2	$7,245
260554	99 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 14261, Pt Sec 3 CA 5	1	1	2	$7,245
301824	100 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 408008	1	1	2	$7,245
260555	101 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 LP 78014	1	1	2	$7,245
301825	102 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 408008	1	1	2	$7,245
260556	103 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 LP 78014	1	1	2	$7,245
260608	104 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
260557	105 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 78014	1	1	2	$7,245
260609	106 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
260558	107 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 78014	1	1	2	$7,245
355537	1/108 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Part Lot 1 TP 630015 Ppsd Lot 1 PS 709909	1	1	2	$7,245
355538	2/108 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Part Lot 1 TP 630015 Ppsd Lot 2 PS 709909	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
355539	3/108 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Part Lot 1 TP 630015 Ppsd Lot 3 PS 709909	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
260559	109 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 9 Sec 3	1	1	2	$7,245
260611	110 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
260560	111 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 9 Sec 3	1	1	2	$7,245
260612	112 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
260561	113 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 261290 Pt CA 13 Sec 4	1	1	2	$7,245
260613	114 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
260562	115 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 14 Sec 4	1	1	2	$7,245
260614	116 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 575113	1	1	2	$7,245
260563	117 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 15 Sec 4	1	1	2	$7,245
337887	141 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 606907	1	1	2	$7,245
337888	1/141 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 PS 606907	1	1	2	$7,245
336190	143 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 533312	1	1	2	$7,245
340333	145 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 623396	1	1	2	$7,245
326509	1/147 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 513432	1	1	2	$7,245
326510	2/147 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 513432	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
326511	3/147 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 513432	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
342034	1/149 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 630980	1	1	2	$7,245
342035	2/149 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 630980	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
269686	151 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 123654	1	1	2	$7,245
265589	1/153 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 541672	1	1	2	$7,245
330979	2/153 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 541672	1	1	2	$7,245
330980	3/153 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 541672	1	1	2	$7,245
260617	158 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 14 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
323857	1/159 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 514386	1	1	2	$7,245
323855	2/159 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 514386	1	1	2	$7,245
260618	160 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 13 LP 20931	1	1	2	$7,245
265590	161 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 203887	1	1	2	$7,245
260619	162 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
260564	163 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 695100	1	1	2	$7,245
260620	164 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
265392	165 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 123717	1	1	2	$7,245
260621	166 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 544871	1	1	2	$7,245
268711	1/167 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 447582	1	1	2	$7,245
319503	2/167 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 447582	1	1	2	$7,245
346352	1/168 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 639952	1	1	2	$7,245
346353	2/168 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 639952	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
260565	169 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 LP 126076	1	1	2	$7,245
260623	170 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
260624	172 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
260625	174 Stevens Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
265596	1/71-73 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 531173	1	1	2	$7,245
328975	2/71-73 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 531173	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
328976	3/71-73 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 531173	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
328977	4/71-73 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 PS 531173	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
328978	5/71-73 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 PS 531173	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
328979	6/71-73 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 PS 531173	1	1	2	$7,245
263078	75 Willis Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 6 Sec 10	1	1	2	$7,245
263079	77B Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 TP 97548	1	1	2	$7,245
355438	77A Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 TP 97548	1	1	2	$7,245
342124	1/79 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 633325	1	1	2	$7,245
342125	2/79 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 633325	1	1	2	$7,245
316701	80 Willis Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 5A Sec 18, CA 5 Sec 18	2	2	4	$14,490
263081	83 Willis Street, Portarlington	Pt CA 8 Sec 10, Pt CA 9 Sec 10	1	1	2	$7,245
263082	85 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 22 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
263083	87 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 21 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
263084	89-91 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 20 LP 98789, Lot 19 LP 98789	2	2	4	$14,490
263117	92 Willis Street, Portarlington	CA 1 Sec 19	2	2	4	$14,490
263085	93 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 18 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
263118	94 Willis Street, Portarlington	CA 3 Sec 19	2	2	4	$14,490
263086	95 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 17 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
263120	96 Willis Street, Portarlington	CA 4 Sec 19	2	2	4	$14,490
263087	97 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 16 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
267193	98 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 210751	1	1	2	$7,245
263088	99 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 15 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
266976	100 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 LP 213980	1	1	2	$7,245
263089	101 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 14 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
327042	102 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 526798	1	1	2	$7,245
270823	1/103 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 448104	1	1	2	$7,245
270824	2/103 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 448104	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
271081	104 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 316308	1	1	2	$7,245
263091	105 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
263125	106 Willis Street, Portarlington	CA 10 Sec 19	2	2	4	$14,490
263092	107 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 11 LP 98789	1	1	2	$7,245
338698	108 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 605410	1	1	2	$7,245
338699	110 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 PS 605410	1	1	2	$7,245
338700	112 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 PS 605410	1	1	2	$7,245
351983	114 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 712539	1	1	2	$7,245
263128	116 Willis Street, Portarlington	CA 4 Sec 20	2	2	4	$14,490
263129	118 Willis Street, Portarlington	CA 5 Sec 20	2	2	4	$14,490
263130	120 Willis Street, Portarlington	CA 6 Sec 20	2	2	4	$14,490
335761	122 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 605388	1	1	2	$7,245
344787	124 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 638025	1	1	2	$7,245
346846	126 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 PS 645789	1	1	2	$7,245
346847	128 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 645789	1	1	2	$7,245
263134	130 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 24 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
263135	132 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 23 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
263136	134 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 22 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
263137	136 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 21 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
263138	138 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 20 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
263139	140 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 19 LP 116459	1	1	2	$7,245
357161	1/157-159 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 LP 20931, Lot 11 LP 20931 Ppsd Lots 1-6 PS 717145	1	1	2	$7,245
357162	2/157-159 Willis Street, Portarlington		0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
357163	3/157-159 Willis Street, Portarlington		0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
357164	4/157-159 Willis Street, Portarlington		0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
357165	5/157-159 Willis Street, Portarlington		0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
357166	6/157-159 Willis Street, Portarlington		1	1	2	$7,245
347812	Unit 1/158 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 1 PS 637258	1	1	2	$7,245
347813	Unit 2/158 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 2 PS 637258	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
347814	Unit 3/158 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 PS 637258	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
347815	Unit 4/158 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 PS 637258	0.5	1	1.5	$5,434
263141	160 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 3 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
263094	161 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 15 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
263142	162 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 4 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
263095	163 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 14 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
263143	164 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 5 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
263096	165 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 13 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
263144	166 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 6 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
263097	167-169 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 12 LP 98790, Lot 11 LP 98790	1	1	2	$7,245
263145	168 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 7 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
263146	170 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 8 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245
263147	172 Willis Street, Portarlington	Lot 9 LP 57519	1	1	2	$7,245





Attachment 1

PROCESS CHART

SPECIAL CHARGE PROJECTS –(Section 163 – Local Government Act 1989)

Portarlington North East Group of Streets

Stage	Status	Description
Approval to prepare scheme	✓	Decision made to prepare scheme following consideration of surveys of property owners and feed back from the community. Council may then place the project in the budget system or proceed immediately to prepare a scheme. Scheme preparation involves survey, design and preparation of an apportionment of costs. May 2013.
Intention to Declare Scheme	✓	Report to Council providing information on scheme including advice of impending advertising of scheme and declaration of charge. Seeks Council approval by resolution to proceed with process.
Advertisement		The scheme is advertised in the local newspaper and all allotted property owners are notified by mail. This advertisement indicates Council’s intention and notification to ‘declare’ a scheme in a month’s time.
Submissions		From the time of advertising property owners have 28 days (as set down by the Local Government Act) to lodge submissions, either in support or opposition to the scheme.
Submissions Review Panel Hearing		A Submissions Review Panel is convened (quorum of three Councillors) and meets to consider submissions. Some submissions are written only, and other submitters may wish to be heard before the Panel. The Panel makes a recommendation to Council regarding the scheme.
Declaration Report		Any time 28 days after advertising the scheme and after the Submissions Review Panel has met and considered submissions, Council considers a report and may proceed to “declare” the charges in accordance with its advertised intent. Subsequent to this the Finance Manager issues the levy notices and there is a formal charge placed on the property. This is the final step in the process for Council to make a decision on the scheme.
Appeal		Property owners may lodge an application for review with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) within one month of issue of the levy notice. An appeal is listed, heard and determined by the Tribunal and this process generally takes three to four months. Decisions made by VCAT are binding on all parties.
Construction		Council may then proceed to construct the works. Invoices are issued seeking payment of the estimated cost within one month of commencement.
Final Cost Report		At the completion of the works the scheme is “finalised” taking into account actual costs incurred and payments are adjusted accordingly.


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11. Valuation Appeal

Portfolio:	Finance – Crs Lyons (Mayor), Farrell and E Kontelj
Source:	Strategy & Performance – Financial Services
Act/General Manager:	Dean Frost
Index Reference:	Financial Management \ Valuation Objections




Cr E Kontelj moved, Cr Farrell 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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