Frankston City News July–August 2020 frankston.vic.gov.au
2020–2021 Annual Budget to provide relief and stimulate local economy Council has delivered a wellconsidered budget, which will help the community recover from COVID-19 through solid investment in relief and the economy. The 2020–2021 Annual Budget was unanimously adopted at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Monday 1 June. Frankston City Mayor, Sandra Mayer, thanked residents for their valuable feedback during the consultation process and acknowledged the
hardships many were facing. “The lives of our residents have been turned upside-down by the COVID-19 crisis and our budget prioritises projects which will help them overcome its challenges”. “We have worked with our community’s needs at the forefront of our minds, and have constructed a budget that will provide the best local outcomes in these tough times.” The Mayor said Council had responded
quickly to protect the health and wellbeing of the community but understood the recovery process was ongoing. “We want to provide our residents and businesses with the backing they need to recover in the long and short-term, which is why we have endorsed a $6.434 million COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Package,” the Mayor said. As well as building on the extensive services and supports currently in
place, the package identifies further targeted ways Council will ensure individuals, communities and businesses are best positioned to recover over the coming year. “Council understands it has a responsibility to support its community, and we will continue identifying ways to empower and help residents remain resilient through this difficult time,” the Mayor said. Continued on page 10.
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