Imagine Lismore 4 Year Plan

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YEAR PLAN 2013-2017

Including 1 Year Plan 2013-2014

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Contents Our Community

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Our Economy

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1. Community Vision: Aboriginal Recognition

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10. Community Vision: A vibrant CBD

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1. Embracing the RAP in the region

(Reconciliation Action Plan)

1. Lismore CBD Commercial Office Building

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2. CBD/Riverbank Master Plan

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2. Implement Reconciliation Action Plan

3. Explore funding options for a new/upgraded

regional gallery

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11. Community Vision: A resilient economy

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1. Business Friendly Council

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2. Lismore City Infrastructure Alliance

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3. Procurement Website – Buy Local Gateway

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3. Improve Council communications

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4. Lismore Education Plan

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3. Community Vision: Safety and wellbeing

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5. Future Leaders Group/Entrepreneurs Assist

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6. Arts Hub

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7. Workforce Development Plan

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2. Community Vision: An inclusive and aware

community/community participation in

decision making

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1. Develop a community engagement

and partnership program

2. Develop a stakeholder partnering program

1. Develop Crime Prevention Plan

2. The application of crime prevention through

environmental design (CPTED) principles to the

assessment of all planning applications

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Our Environment

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4. Community Vision: Affordable health

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12. Community Vision: Wilsons River

1. Lismore Health Precinct

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1. Wilsons River regeneration and river walk

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2. Fit for School – Healthy Lifestyle

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2. Wilsons River Footbridge

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3. Community Service Hubs

10

5. Community Vision: Partnerships with

service providers

3. Riparian Restoration Prioritisation and Education Project

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13. Community Vision: Environmental leadership

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1. Environmental Partnering Project – Rural Landholder Capacity Building

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2. Implement the Comprehensive Koala Plan of

Management for SE Lismore

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3. Develop and Implement a Biodiversity

Management Strategy

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1. Partnering Strategy

6. Community Vision: Lismore as a sporting centre

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1. Lismore City Sports Hub – A Sporting Centre

7. Community Vision: Affordable housing

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1. Living in Lismore - Housing Strategy

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2. Building Better Regional Cities

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3. North Lismore Plateau

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14. Community Vision: Lismore as a model

of sustainability

8. Community Vision: Community Cultural Centre

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1. To have a range of facilities that support

community and cultural events

1. To have Lismore recognised nationally and

internationally as a centre for sustainable living

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9. Community Vision: Transport

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2. Make Council self-sufficient in electricity from

renewable sources

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1. Regional Transport Plan

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2. Travel Plans

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Our Services

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15. Waste

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1. To provide effective and efficient waste

collection and disposal services

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2. To maximise recovery and reuse of materials

from the waste stream

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3. Future waste strategy

9. Manage and maintain Council’s road network

to appropriate standards

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9. Manage and maintain Council’s building and

property infrastructure

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10. Manage and maintain building and

property infrastructure

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11. Provide support for road safety initiatives

and programs

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16. Strategic Planning, assessment and construction

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1. Section 94 Contributions Plan

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2. New Land Release Planning

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12. To maintain and develop the fleet services to

maximise plant efficiencies for operational

activities

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13. To deliver specialist services to external

customers in the region

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20. Civic leadership/management

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17. Parks

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1. Australian Business Excellence Framework

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1. Park and playground upgrades

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2. Councillor development

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2. Amenities and post service wake facility

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3. Service Level Review

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4. IT Infrastructure Replacement Strategy

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3. Preparation of planning instruments and strategies

in accordance with new Planning Act

4. Flood Plain Risk Management Plan

18. Water cycle management

1. To maintain and operate water and wastewater

infrastructure assets in accordance with

government legislation and industry standards

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2. To ensure that water and wastewater assets are

upgraded to cater for future growth and

development

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3. Manage Council’s water supply and wastewater

disposal functions in a sustainable manner

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5. Promotion and Marketing – Lismore Pride

and Identity

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6. Zero Based Budgeting

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7. Financial Sustainability Policy

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8. Long Term Financial Plan

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9. Review of People Management Processes

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10. Workforce Management Strategy

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11. Regional Resource Sharing

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4. Undertake major capital works projects in

accordance with the adopted Strategic Business

Plan for Water and Wastewater

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5. Manage Council’s stormwater drainage network

in a sustainable manner

12. Manage Council’s Assets in a responsible

and sustainable manner

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19. Transport and Infrastructure

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13. Ensure Council is well prepared and responds

appropriately to emergencies and natural disasters

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1. Establish blending plant

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2. Part 3A compliance

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14. Manage Council’s land and property activities

in accordance with legislative requirements and

corporate objectives

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3. Asphalt plant upgrade

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4. Runway sealing

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5. Airport operation Improvements

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6. Development of general aviation area

36

7. Road Construction Urban and Rural Road Rehabilitation

35

8. Improve the overall condition of road and

infrastructure assets

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15. State of the Community Report

One Year Plan

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One Year Plan - Overview 2013-2014

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Income Statement – Consolidated for year ending June 2014

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Cash Flow Statement – Consolidated - for year ended June 2014

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Summary by Cost Centre - for year ended 30 June 2014

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OUR COMMUNITY

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our community

1. Community Vision: Aboriginal Recognition

10 Year Objectives

1. Embracing the RAP in the region (Reconciliation Action Plan)

2. Implement Reconciliation Action Plan

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Timeframes

Costs $

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

Activity 1 | Regional Reconciliation Action Plan 1.1

Regional partnership development

1.2

RAP Forum

1.3

RAP workshop sessions

1.4

Monitoring and evaluation

Manager Integrated Planning

Community engagement Increased employment opportunities

Activity 2 | Reconciliation Action Plan 2.1

Implement Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) by introducing the RAP actions into Council’s operations

Manager Human Resources Manager Integrated Planning

The RAP actions are introduced into Council’s operations

From operational budgets

Recurrent Activities

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Activity 1 - Regional What we do Reconciliation Action Plan

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Annual NAIDOC event delivered

Annual event delivered

Community Services Department & Events Team

Cultural awareness/competency training delivered

Cultural awareness/competency training strategy developed. Cultural awareness/competency training delivered to senior management & program managers

Human Resource Management

Aboriginal Employment Strategy implemented

Aboriginal Employment Strategy updated

Human Resource Management

Annual RAP Evaluation and Report

Report completed

Community Services Human Resource Management

Reconciliation Week celebrated

Event delivered

Community Services

Bundjalung Elders Council support

Support delivered to 5 meetings annually

Community Services

Service Aboriginal Advisory Group

Aboriginal Advisory Group meeting quarterly & collaborating with Council when required

Community Services

Cultural protocols observed

Cultural protocol policy developed and implemented

Whole organisation

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our community

2. Community Vision: An inclusive and aware community/

community participation in decision making

10 Year Objectives

1. Develop a community engagement and partnership program

2. Develop a stakeholder partnering program

3. Improve Council communications

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Develop a community engagement and partnership program 1.1

Build upon & facilitate a community engagement & partnering program i.e. Place Based Advisory Groups

1.2

Facilitate community partnerships/events i.e. small project/activity fund

1.3

Enable periodic ‘random selection’ participant recruitment

Manager Integrated Planning

Groups and partnerships formed. Events/ projects delivered

From partnering budget

Survey of participant satisfaction with 80% satisfied

Activity 2 | Develop a stakeholder partnering program Activity 1 - Regional 2.1 Develop & service Reconciliation Plan stakeholderAction partnering program including the peak partnering group the Lismore Leaders Group

Manager Integrated Planning

Stakeholder groups formed and partnerships established

From partnering budget

80% user satisfaction for website. 1000 social media ‘Likes’. 20% Improvement in ‘communicating council decisions’ in biennial survey

From comms budget

Activity 3 | Improve Council communications 3.1

Employ new Media Officer

3.2

Replace website

3.3

Introduce social media

3.4

Introduce multimedia communications

3.5

Introduce Council newsletter

Manager Corporate Services

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our community

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Goonellabah Community Plan

Safe, fun and less antisocial behaviour

Manager Integrated Planning

Libraries and mobile library (community space)

Delivery of library services to all partnering councils as per Service Level Agreements

Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Manage community engagement

Internal level of satisfaction greater than 80%

Manager Integrated Planning

Administering funding • Reconciliation • Naidoc • Young song writers competition

Funding administered fairly and equitably

Manager Integrated Planning

Social planning

Ensure Council and community has a full awareness of the Lismore local Government Area’s demographics

Manager Integrated Planning

Grant funding applications

All relevant grants identified and applied for

Manager Integrated Planning

Customer service

85% customer satisfaction in six monthly customer survey 85% medium and high satisfaction in the biennial customer survey

Manager Corporate Services

Communications

20 % improvement in ‘communicating council decisions’ in biennial survey

Manager Corporate Services

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our community

3. Community Vision: Safety and wellbeing

10 Year Objectives

1. Develop Crime Prevention Plan

2. The application of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)

principles to the assessment of all planning applications 4 Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Timeframes

Performance Measures

Costs $

Plan developed and endorsed by NSW Attorney General’s Department

From operational budget

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Crime Prevention Plan 1.1

Crime Prevention Plan developed and funding sought

Manager Integrated Planning

Activity 2 | Crime prevention through environmental design 2.1

Application crime prevention through environmental design principles to all Lismore City Council planning processes

Manager Development Continuous & Compliance improvement as evidenced by contribution to crime reduction

From operational budgets

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Facilitate relationship between Police and Council planners to ensure crime prevention through environmental design principles achieved

Best practice crime prevention through environmental design

Manager Development & Compliance

Crime prevention through environmental design principles undertaken

Development Applications referred to NSW Police according to MOU requirements

Manager Development & Compliance

Manage CitySafe program for Lismore and Nimbin

Crime statistics in Lismore CBD from Police – downward trend Attend all meetings Activities completed in accordance with agreement with Police and Chamber of Commerce, Lismore and Nimbin

Manager Assets

Maintain relationships with relevant external agencies and attend all meetings

KPI – 100% meeting attendance Liquor Accord Access Committee Nimbin Police & Community Consultative Committee

Manager Assets

Manage and maintain CCTV networks Lismore and Nimbin

KPI – No. camera days system out < 50 days/annum

Manager Assets

Respond to requests for CCTV footage from the public or emergency services

100% requests met within 5 working days

Manager Assets

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our community

4. Community Vision: Affordable health

10 Year Objectives

1. Lismore Health Precinct

2. Fit for School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Healthy Lifestyle

3. Community Services Hubs

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Timeframes

Performance Measures

Costs $

Health precinct completed

From partnering budget

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

Activity 1 | Lismore Health Precinct 1.1

Facilitate partner meetings

Lead agency: Northern NSW Local Health District

1.2

Ongoing planning assistance

Executive Director Sustainable Development

1.3

Statutory planning requirements for Lismore Health Precinct

$100,000

Activity 2 | Fit for School 2.1

Facilitate service provider forum to develop project scope

Lead agency: Northern NSW Local Health District (LHD)

2.2

Assist with implementation of project scope

Manager Integrated Planning

Fit for School program implemented

From partnering budget

Activity 3 | Community Services Hubs 3.1

Service provider consultation to identify building requirements

Lead agency: Northern Rivers Social Development Council

3.2

Provide ongoing support to partners engaged in the project

Manager Integrated Planning

3.3

Goonellabah Community Hub & Headspace Community Hub

Manager Integrated Planning

From partnering budget

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Goonellabah Community Hub: Goonellabah Safety Circle Stakeholder group Continuing servicing of groups by Council

Stable, efficient and responsive groups

Manager Integrated Planning

Headspace CBD Community Hub

Working party participation

Manager Integrated Planning

Health industry partnerships

Strong relationship with all local health providers

Manager Integrated Planning

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5. Community Vision: Partnerhips with service providers

10 Year Objectives

1.

Partnering Strategy

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Achieved through individual partnership programs

Partnering budget

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Partnering Strategy 1.1

To have all the service providers in Lismore work in coordination to achieve the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for Lismore outlined in Imagine Lismore

Manager Integrated Planning

Communintyt is involvemoer the a win f re Lismo y communit

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our community

6. Community Vision: Lismore as a sporting centre

10 Year Objectives

1. Lismore City Sports Hub â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Sporting Centre

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Timeframes

Performance Measures

Costs $

Lead agency: identified partners

Partnerships secured

$832,000*

Manager Integrated Planning

Directory complete

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Lismore City Sports Hub 1.1

Develop a comprehensive directory of Lismoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sporting infrastructure, support services and rising stars

1.2

Secure partnerships for longer term initiatives

1.3

Prioritise activities from Sport and Recreation Plan

1.4

Implement prioritised activities from the Sport and Recreation Plan in partnership with community sporting groups and service providers

Distribution strategy implemented

* Urban and Rural Sporting Fund

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Events

Provide assistance to event organisers Provide $80,000 per annum in funding incentives for events Bid for a minimum of 6 second tier (e.g. age championships) events per year Minimum of one high-profile event held per year

Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Tourism

Lismore VIC: 50,000 visitations per year Nimbin VIC: 70,000 visitations per year Visiting sports teams to book accommodation through Lismore VIC

Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre

280,000 visitations through centre each year

Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Lismore Memorial Baths

70,000 visitations per season

Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Maintain sporting fields

Sports fields are available and suitable for a range of sporting events

Manager Works

Attract sporting events that bring people to Lismore

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our community

7. Community Vision: Affordable housing

10 Year Objectives

1. Living in Lismore - Housing Strategy

2. Building Better Regional Cities

3. North Lismore Plateau

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Improved housing choice and diversity

$135,000

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Living in Lismore Housing Strategy 1.1

Housing Officer role filled

1.2

Housing Strategy partnerships identified and created

1.3

Implementation of Lismore Housing Strategy partnering projects

Manager Integrated Planning

From partnering budget

Activity 2 | Building Better Regional Cities 2.1

Upgrade Invercauld/ Ballina Road Intersection

2.2

Oliver Avenue link including Tucki Tucki Bridge

Manager Integrated Planning

$6,013,000*

Activity 3 | North Lismore Plateau 3.1

Finish the Development Control Plan

3.2

Complete the infrastructure delivery plan

3.3

Finish the planning proposal (zoning change)

3.4

Applicant and community engagement

3.5

New asset maintenance

Manager Integrated Planning From operational budget

$75,000

* $5,513,000 received from RMS and the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

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Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Review development controls to ensure they allow flexible and innovative approaches to housing

Relevant planning policies and rules include provisions to encourage housing diversity, supply and affordability

Manager Integrated Planning

Develop and update a ‘housing’ website

Once a Housing Officer is appointed a housing website will be operational within 6 months of that appointment

Manager Integrated Planning

Education and marketing

Within one year of their appointment the Housing Officer will develop educational and marketing material, as part of an approved communications strategy designed to support and achieve the outcomes listed in Council’s adopted Housing Strategy

Manager Integrated Planning

Advocacy for increased funding for affordable housing

The Housing Officer shall develop and maintain networks in both the public and private sector resulting in the demonstrable delivery of increased funding of or the production of affordable housing

Manager Integrated Planning

Establish and maintain partnerships with community housing providers, development industry, real estate industry etc

The Housing Officer shall investigate then establish and maintain legitimate partnerships across all sectors for the purpose of delivering on the outcomes

Manager Integrated Planning

8. Community Vision: Community Cultural Centre

10 Year Objectives

1. To have a range of facilities that support community and cultural events

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Activity 1 | Facilities that support community and cultural events 1.1

Refurbishment of City Hall

1.2

Undertake investigations into incorporating a “town square” into the proposed development of a CBD Commercial Office Building on Council property at Magellan Street, Lismore

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Manager Assets

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Complete July 2013 Ongoing – review March

Costs $

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our community

9. Community Vision: Transport

10 Year Objectives

1. Regional Transport Plan

2. Travel Plans

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Executive Director Infrastructure

Improved transport in the region Local transport solutions

From partnering budget

Lead agency: identified partners

Significant number of staff using travel plans

From partnering budget

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Regional Transport Plan 1.1

Build partnerships with State and Federal agencies in order to improve regional transport

1.2

Develop issues paper for identifying transport challenges and priorities for Lismore/Northern Rivers

Activity 2 | Travel Plans 2.1

We will develop travel plans to reduce pressures on car parking and traffic congestion in and around health precincts

2.2

Implement travel plans

2.3

Facilitate partners workshop to share learnings/promotion

Executive Director Sustainable Development

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OUR ECONOMY

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our economy

10. Community Vision: A vibrant CBD

10 Year Objectives

1. Lismore CBD Commercial Office Building

2. CBD/Riverbank Master Plan

3. Explore funding options for a new/upgraded regional gallery

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Building feasibility assessed

From partnering budget

CBD/Riverbank Master Plan implementation complete

$751,700

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | CBD Commercial Building 1.1

Develop office building prospectus

1.2

Attract and facilitate commercial partnerships

1.3

Establish building feasability

Manager Assets

Activity 2 | CBD/Riverbank Master Plan 2.1

Develop strategy and conduct community engagement

2.2

Agree citizen’s jury elements CBD/Riverbank Master Plan

2.3

Implement CBD/ Riverbank Master Plan

Executive Director Sustainable Development

Executive Director Infrastructure

Activity 3 | Explore funding options for a new / upgraded Regional Gallery 3.1

Apply to RDA to fund a new/upgraded gallery

Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Funding application completed by due date

3.2

Undertake investigations into providing a new art gallery on the former Lismore High School site in the CBD incorporating a re-use of ‘C Block’

Manager Assets Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Report prepared

by March 2015

From operational budget

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our economy

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Fund events that bring people to Lismore Provide event support and assistance to event organisers

Fund events that bring people to Lismore Provide event support and assistance to event organisers

Events Unit; Major Events Group

Lismore Regional Gallery

Minimum of 8 major exhibitions per year 25,000 visitations per annum

Gallery Director

Continue opening Lismore Regional Gallery on Sundays to support the CBD

Open on all Sundays except public holidays. Minimum of 12 weekend events/activities (excluding openings) per annum

Gallery Director

City Centre Manager Program

That the objectives in the adopted three year Lismore Business Promotion Program Plan are generally met and that this is independently measured by a second survey in 2015/16

City Centre Manager

Littering

Routine patrols and matters brought to attention of Council are dealt with/ investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Rangers

Parking

New technology is utilised to ensure efficient and effective implementation of adopted parking strategies for the CBD, through the provision of regular patrols. Fines are issued in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Rangers

Footpath obstructions

Routine patrols and matters brought to attention of Council are dealt with/ investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Rangers

Prohibition signage (e.g. smoke free, alcohol free, no skateboards)

Routine patrols and matters brought to attention of Council are dealt with/ investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Rangers

Busking

Routine patrols and matters brought to attention of Council are dealt with/ investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Rangers

Outdoor dining

Routine patrols and matters brought to attention of Council are dealt with/ investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Rangers

Markets

Routine patrols and matters brought to attention of Council are dealt with/ investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Rangers

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Events Officer

our economy

What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Temporary events

Routine patrols and matters brought to attention of Council are dealt with/ investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Compliance

Design quality in DA assessment

DA assessment has a high regard for high order urban design outcomes, which is a key consideration for all DAs

Development Assessment

Footpath awning amenity and safety

An awning inspection/audit program developed to assist council and building owners to identify potential safety and amenity issues related to awnings over public lands (e.g. footpaths) and to seek cooperation to ensure appropriate action is taken to avoid poor amenity and future risks of collapse

Development Assessment/Compliance

Footpath sweeping

CBD footpaths are clear of debris and litter

Parks Coordinator

Garden maintenance

Gardens are kept in a clean and presentable condition

Parks Coordinator

An round exciting, ignitiative breaking positive and a ss proce

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our economy 11. Community Vision: A resilient economy

10 Year Objectives

1. Business Friendly Council

2. Lismore City Infrastructure Alliance

3. Procurement Website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Buy Local Gateway

4. Lismore Education Plan

5. Future Leaders Group/Entrepreneurs Assist

6. Arts Hub

7. Workforce Development Plan

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Business attraction and retention Employment generation Improved business owner customer satisfaction

From partnering budget

Lismore is a well networked city, proactive in its approach towards partnering

From partnering budget

Activity 1 | Business Friendly Council 1.1

Establish benchmarks for a business friendly Council

1.2

Implement Council business processes that support achievement of benchmarks

1.3

Promotional campaign rollout

1.4

Monitoring and evaluation

Executive Director Sustainable Development

Activity 2 | Lismore City Infrastructure Alliance 2.1

Develop alliance to share knowledge and work together on enabling infrastructure (roads, energy, digital economy, etc.)

2.2

Establish an infrastructure register

2.3

Identify and implement enabling infrastructure projects

Executive Director Infrastructure Services

Activity 3 | Procurement Website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Buy Local Gateway 3.1

Finalise technology scope

3.2

Supplier Registration Day events

3.3

Supplier support program

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Procurement site launched Registration days hosted Supplier registration targets met

From partnering budget

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our economy

Activities

Responsible Person

Timeframes

Performance Measures

Costs $

Enhanced learning frameworks Increased number of students accessing higher education Industry participation

From partnering budget

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 4 | Lismore Education Plan 4.1

Establish education forum group

4.2

Mapping of education delivery and SWOT analysis

4.3

Develop Education Plan projects and action plan

4.4

Implementation

Manager Integrated Planning

Activity 5 | Future Leaders Group/Entrepreneurs Assist 5.1

Develop partnerships to create a forum to develop future leaders in Lismore

5.2

Design forum program and associated leader development program

5.3

Implement leadership development program

Executive Director Sustainable Development

Creation of measurably better leaders

From partnering budget

Manager Arts, Tourism and Leisure

Council attracts significant investment

From partnering budget

Council participates in a project that addresses skills shortages

From partnering budget

Activity 6 | Arts Hub 6.1

Support a development group that coordinates fundraising and support for a Lismore Arts Hub

Activity 7 | Workforce Development Plan 7.1

In partnership with key stakeholders identify future industry employment and skills shortages

7.2

Development and finalisation of workforce development strategy

7.3

Implementation of workforce development strategy

Executive Director Sustainable Development

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Business facilitation

That business facilitation enquiries have an initial response time of one business working day

Director Sustainable Development

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OUR ENVIRONMENT

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our environment

12. Community Vision: Wilsons River

10 Year Objectives

1. Wilsons River regeneration and river walk

2. Wilsons River Footbridge

3. Riparian Restoration Prioritisation and Education Project

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Timeframes

Costs $

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Wilsons River regeneration and river walk 1.1

Steering group established and scope defined

1.2

Site plan development and prioritisation of works and milestones

1.3

Clean up of river in CBD

Manager Integrated Planning

Site plan complete

From partnering budget

Work proceeding to schedule 25,000

Activity 2 | Wilsons River Footbridge 2.1

Continue discussions with potential partners regarding the possibility of funding a footbridge over the Wilsons River

Business Facilitator

Stakeholder meetings held

From partnering budget

Partner Gp Establish maps/ report to identify restoration areas Education & toolkit produced Length of waterways restored

From operational budgets and grant funding

Activity 3 | River Restoration and Education 3.1

Form project team and partnership

Manager Integrated Planning RRCC

3.2

Priority restoration area analysis

3.3

Education â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How to do itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; toolkit for riparian restoration

3.4

On-ground restoration works

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Coastal Zone Management Plan

Implementation of annual works plans

Manager Integrated Planning & CZMP Implementation Gp (Ballina, Richmond Valley & Lismore)

Cleaner Waterways Program

Implementation of annual works plans

Manager Integrated Planning & Manager Works

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our environment

13. Community Vision: Environmental leadership

10 Year Objectives

1. Environmental Partnering Project – Rural Landholder Capacity Building

2. Implement the Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management for SE Lismore

3. Develop and Implement a Biodiversity Management Strategy

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Natural Resource Manager Officer & partnering group established Communication network established Information needs analysis completed Information delivered via network

From partnering budget

Increase koala habitat quality and quantum

From existing operational budget and partnering budget

Activity 1 | Rural Landholder Capacity Building 1.1

Engage Natural Resource Manager Integrated Management Officer & Planning establish partnership with rural landholders to improve the capacity for sustainable farming and long-term profitability

1.2

Develop rural landholder communication network and needs analysis

1.3

Develop best practice land management prgms

1.4

Information delivery to support best land management practices

Activity 2 | Koala Plan of Management 2.1

Develop, implement and train regulatory and monitoring procedures

2.2

Implement habitat restoration and management actions

2.3

Develop and implement communication and education activities

2.4

Implement dog management program

2.5

Audit, develop and implement koala road safety measures

Manager Integrated Planning

Increased koala population

Activity 3 | Biodiversity Management Strategy 3.1

Develop Biodiversity Management Strategy

3.2

Implement Biodiversity Strategy Council has applied for $4 million under the Biodiversity Fund for its ‘Red Earth Green Veins’ project. If successful will remove the need for funds in 2015 & 2016.

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Strategy developed on time and budget Priority actions implemented on time and budget Increase region’s biodiversity

60,000

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our environment

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

• Public health (e.g. food premises, public swimming pools, legionella etc.)

• Environmental compliance (e.g. noise, water, air quality) • Littering/illegal dumping/pollution

Program published for compliance inspection frequency and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Manager Development & Compliance

Animal control

Action taken to ensure companion animals known to Council are registered and micro-chipped, and the number of impounded animals euthanased is minimised. Off-leash areas are provided and properly managed. Matters brought to attention of Council are investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Manager Development & Compliance

Environmental monitoring

Monitoring undertaken on a monthly basis in pre-determined locations for representative monitoring and published

Manager Development & Compliance

On site sewage management

Program published for compliance inspection frequency and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Manager Development & Compliance

Private cemeteries and burials

Applications considered and determined in a timely manner in accordance with Council policy

Manager Development & Compliance

Environmental education

Education programs undertaken throughout the year for various environmental issues

Manager Development & Compliance

Coastal zone management plan

Annual Works Plan delivered

Manager Integrated Planning

Cleaner waterways program

Annual Works Plan delivered

Manager Integrated Planning

DA – ecological assessments as required Excellent service delivery to clients

Manager Integrated Planning

Corporate sustainability and emissions reduction

Annual Works Plan delivered

Manager Integrated Planning

Environmental education

Annual Works Plan delivered

Manager Integrated Planning

Legislated environmental reporting (including State of Environment)

Meet legislative requirements

Manager Integrated Planning

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14. Community Vision: Lismore as a model of sustainability

10 Year Objectives

1. To have Lismore recognised nationally and internationally as a centre for

sustainable living

2. Make Council self-sufficient in electricity from renewable sources

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Manager Integrated Planning

MOU established

From partnering budget

Manager Integrated Planning

Feasibility assessments complete

From operational budget

Activity 1 | Complete the Farming the Sun Project 1.1

Establish renewable energy partnership

1.2

Formulate project

1.3

Complete feasibility assessments for hosting community-owned solar farms (Farming the Sun) at Council sites

1.4

Commence construction of Farming the Sun program

Solar farms installed at Councils sites Reduced energy costs and increased use of renewable energy sources

Activity 2 | Councils self-sufficiency in electricity project to project schedule 2.1

Develop a Corporate Energy Management Master Plan which incorporates a Corporate Renewable/ Decentralised Energy Plan to meet the GMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renewable energy challenge

2.2

Implement plan

Manager Integrated Planning

Corporate Renewable/ Decentralised Energy Plan implemented

From partnering budget

Corporate emissions reduction action implemented, Renewable energy partnerships

CCP Implementation Fund, partnering budget & external grants

LCC making measurable progress towards self-sufficiency on renewable energy by 2023

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Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our environment

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Corporate sustainability - staff education and engagement

To ensure sustainability principles are applied in all Council business. To foster a knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles, and to maintain a culture of sustainability in support of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision, mission, values and Imagine Lismore

Manager Integrated Planning

Corporate Sustainability - GHG emissions monitoring, reporting, and reduction plan

To continue to make significant progress in reducing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emissions.

Showing leadership to other local organisations with the comprehensive LCC Emissions Monitoring & Reporting Strategy and Action Plan

Manager Integrated Planning

Implement emissions reduction action

To project manage successful CEEP grant-funded projects to upgrade and retrofit Council sites To apply for relevant grant funding applications to implement sustainable initiatives at Council

Identify, develop and maintain partnerships with key external agencies and stakeholders to build community capacity in the area of sustainability

Lismore Leaders Group Participation in community capacity building projects ie Sustainable House Day, Farming the Sun, school education programs Maintain active membership with Sustain Northern Rivers (SNR)

Manager Integrated Planning

Active member of OEH Sustainability Advantage program

Liaise with and show leadership and support to local business Attainment of Gold status

Manager Integrated Planning

Corporate sustainability and emissions reduction

Annual Works Plan delivered

Manager Integrated Planning

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our services 15. Waste

10 Year Objectives

1. To provide effective and efficient waste collection and disposal services

2. To maximise recovery and reuse of materials from the waste stream

3. Future waste strategy

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Timeframes

Costs $

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Develop Landfill Cell 2 1.1

Tender the construction of Landfill Cell 2

1.2

Construct Landfill Cell 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stage 1 (Stage 2 expected 2019/2020)

1.3

Commission Cell 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stage 1

Manager Commercial Services

30,000 2,500,000

Activity 2 | Construct Materials Recovery Facility 2.1

Construct the Materials Recovery Facility and Glass Processing Plant

2.2

Commission and operate the Materials Recovery Facility and Glass Processing Plant

Manager Commercial Services

3,655,000

Activity 3 | Develop Future Waste Strategy 3.1

Investigate options under Manager Commercial new legislation Services

3.2

Development of new projects

30,000

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Collection and disposal of domestic, commercial and industrial waste

Measure tonnes of materials collected from different waste streams

Manager Commercial Services

Sort, recover and divert materials from the waste stream

Exceed both the NSW and Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery waste diversion targets Ongoing year on year waste to landfill

Manager Commercial Services

Education of residents in the management of waste

Scheduled training completed

Manager Commercial Services

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our services 16. Strategic planning, assessment and construction

10 Year Objectives

1. Section 94 Contributions Plan

2. New Land Release Planning

3. Preparation of planning instruments and strategies in accordance with

new Planning Act

4. Floodplain Risk Management Plan

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

New s94 in place and fully trained by 2014

From operational budgets

Plans in place to inform and support land release projects Land releases processed in a timely manner consistent with the strategic direction of the Growth Management Strategy and any relevant planning legislation

From operational budgets

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

Activity 1 | Section 94 Contributions Plan 1.1

Prepare new Section 94 Contributions Plan

Manager Integrated Planning

Activity 2 | New Land Release Planning 2.1

Preparation of new Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDPs)

Manager Integrated Planning

2.2

Planning Proposals to support land releases

Manager Integrated Planning

Activity 3 | Preparation of planning instruments and strategies in accordance with new Planning Act 3.1

Conduct community forums to inform planning strategy

3.2

Responding to white papers

3.3

Preparation of instruments and strategies

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Community forums provided to support land use planning as and when required by the community and statutory obligation in keeping with statutory timeframes

From operational budget

2016/17

our services Activities

Responsible Person

Timeframes

Performance Measures

Costs $

Plan prepared in accordance with state floodplain guidelines Relevant information integrated into land-use planning and disclosed as appropriate to flood risk

10,0000

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 4 | Floodplain Risk Management Plan 4.1

Finalise Floodplain Risk Management Plan

Manager Integrated Planning

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Provide strategic planning advice

All advice to be provided in a timely manner and consistent with Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk management policies and customer service requirements

Manager Integrated Planning

Local Environmental Plan

Environment zones to be dealt with in a timely manner after the State Government has completed its review of the application of these zones

Manager Integrated Planning

Planning advice

High quality pre-lodgement advice and meetings with proponents to ensure awareness of planning issues prior to application preparation

Manager Development & Compliance

Development Applications

Timely assessment of competent applications that take into account relevant and statutory considerations and accord with best practice planning principles

Manager Development & Compliance

Construction certification and inspections

Provision of certification and inspection services that fulfil statutory obligations and are competitive with the private sector

Manager Development & Compliance

Ancillary approvals

Provide application/assessment processes that eliminate/reduce red tape for proponents but still satisfy statutory obligations

Manager Development & Compliance

Certificates

Applications for certificates are determined in a timely manner and automated where data integrity allows

Manager Development & Compliance

Illegal building works/Land use complaints/Investigations

Matters brought to attention of Council are investigated in accordance with best practice principles, and enforcement action taken in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published by Council

Manager Development & Compliance

Fire safety

Annual certification of fire safety measures in buildings is required in accordance with published fire safety program, and routine audits, inspections and advice provided to building owners to increase awareness of fire safety issues, including enforcement action in accordance with enforcement policy and guidelines published

by Council

Manager Development & Compliance

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our services 17. Parks

10 Year Objectives

1. Park and playground upgrades

2. Amenities and post service wake facility

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Timeframes

Performance Measures

Costs $

Quality Safety Function

380,000

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

Activity 1 | Park and Playground Maintenance 1.1

Stage 1 – Heritage, Wade Manager Works and Kadina Parks

1.2

Stage 2 – Heritage, Wade and Kadina Parks

1.3

Stage 3 – Heritage, Wade and Kadina Parks

1.4

Stage 4 – Heritage, Wade and Kadina Parks

Activity 2 | Crematorium amenity and post service wake facility 2.1

Construction of office, staff amenities, disabled access to existing offices, improvements to existing office/customer reception area, provision of wake facility and associated infrastructure

Manager Commercial Services

250,000

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Maintain parks and playground facilities

Assets maintained in a clean and presentable condition for use by the public

Manager Works

Maintain gardens

Gardens are kept in a clean and presentable manner

Manager Works

Maintain and prepare sporting fields

Sporting fields are prepared for the relevant sporting code in an acceptable manner

Manager Works

Maintain and prepare cemeteries

Cemeteries are prepared in an acceptable manner

Manager Commercial Services

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2016/17

our services 18. Water cycle management

10 Year Objectives

1. To maintain and operate water and wastewater infrastructure assets in 2. accordance with government legislation and industry standards

3. To ensure that water and wastewater assets are upgraded to cater for future

growth and development

4. Manage Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply and wastewater disposal functions in a

sustainable manner

5. Undertake major capital works projects in accordance with the adopted

Strategic Business Plan for Water and Wastewater

6. Manage Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stormwater drainage network in a sustainable manner

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Quality Quantity Function

765,000

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 1 | Water Main Renewals 1.1

Year 1- Water Mains Renewal Program

Manager Works

1.2

Year 2- Water Mains Renewal Program

1.3

Year 3- Water Mains Renewal Program

1,015,000

1.4

Year 4- Water Mains Renewal Program

1,015,000

1,262,000

Activity 2 | Wastewater Mains Renewals 2.1

Year 1- Sewer Mains Renewal Program

Manager Works

Quality Quantity Function

2.2

Year 2 - Sewer Mains Renewal Program

2.3

Year 3 - Sewer Mains Renewal Program

2,115,200

2.4

Year 4- Sewer Mains Renewal Program

2,075,200

2,884,000 2,112,200

Activity 3 | Water Asset Upgrades 3.1

North Lismore Plateau rezoning -Stage 1 Trunk main upgrade

3.2

Upgrade of Clunes water supply

630,000

3.3

Upgrade of Nimbin Water supply Stage 1

2,625,000

3.4

Upgrade of Nimbin Water supply Stage 2

4,200,000

3.5

Pineapple Road rezoning trunk main upgrade

788,000

Manager Works Manager Assets

Quality Safety Function

2,310,000

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Activities

Responsible Person

Timeframes

Performance Measures

Costs $

Quality Safety Function

24,700,000

2013/14

2014/15

Activity 4 | Wastewater Asset Upgrades 4.1

South Lismore STP upgrade stage 1

4.2

North Lismore Plateau rezoning - sewerage upgrade

4.3

Sewer pump station upgrades

4.4

Southern Trunk Main completion

Manager Works Manager Assets

3,150,000

2,720,000 Manager Assets

Activity 5 | Water and Wastewater Strategic Planning 5.1

Review Council Strategic Business Plan for Water and Wastewater

5.2

Review Development Servicing Plan for Water and Wastewater

5.3

Prepare Servicing Strategies for urban release areas

5.4

Northern Front sewerage strategy - Stage 1 (serving Trinity, Pineapple and Lagoons Grass)

Manager Assets

Engage consultant Sep 2013 Final plans adopted June 2014

30,000

15,000

Ongoing – Review March

Activity 6 | Stormwater 6.1

Review the application of Council’s Stormwater Management Charge

6.2

Review Council’s Stormwater Management Plan

Manager Assets Manager Integrated Planning

Complete March 2014 Complete June 2015

Recurrent Activities What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Water main repairs

Repairs carried out in accordance with specifications and with minimal disruption to customers

Manager Works

Wastewater main repairs

Repairs undertaken to sewer lines in Manager Works accordance with relevant standards, with minimal disruption to the customer

Water meter replacements

Meters replaced with minimal disruption to the customer

Manager Works

Water reservoir maintenance and operations

Integrity of water reservoirs monitored to ensure to ensure secure water supply for customers

Manager Works

Nimbin Water Supply operations

Operations of Nimbin Water Supply carried out to ensure water supply safe for consumer

Manager Works

Trade waste operations

Trade waste managed to comply with government legislation

Manager Works

Wastewater treatment plant operations

Wastewater treatment plants operated in accordance with government legislation

Manager Works

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2015/16

2016/17

our services

What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Wastewater pump station operations

Wastewater pump stations operated to ensure minimal overflow

Manager Works

Maintain relationship with Regional Bulk Water Authority, Rous Water

Attendance at meetings

Manager Assets

Undertake modelling of Council’s water and wastewater networks

Ongoing – analysis completed as required

Manager Assets

Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders

Survey of internal customers with minimum “satisfactory” rating

Manager Assets

Maintain relationships with external stakeholders

Attendance at external stakeholder meetings

Manager Assets

19. Transport and Infrastructure

10 Year Objectives

To be a principle supplier of first class aggregate, road base, and asphalt products in the region 1. Establish blending plant 2.

Part 3A compliance

3. Asphalt plant upgrade To maintain and develop the airport facility to ensure ongoing RPT and GA service to the Lismore Local Government Area 4. Runway sealing 5. Airport operation improvements 6. Development of general aviation area To maintain transport and infrastructure assets to an acceptable standard, ensuring they reach the end of their design life 7. Road Construction Urban and Rural Road Rehabilitation 8.

Improve the overall condition of road and infrastructure assets

9.

Manage and maintain Council’s road network to appropriate standards

Manage and maintain Council’s building and property infrastructure to appropriate standards 10. Manage and maintain building and property infrastructure 11. Provide support for road safety initiatives and programs Fleet management 12. To maintain and develop the fleet services to maximise plant efficiencies for

operational activities 13. To deliver specialist services to external customers in the region

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our services Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Activity 1 | Quarry Blending Plant 1.1

Issue Tender for Blending Manager Commercial Plant Services

1.2

Obtain approval for the purchase

1.3

Purchase and Commission Plant

1,000,000

Activity 2 | Upgrade to Nimbin Road as part of Blakebrook Quarry Upgrade 2.1

Road works

2.2

Biodiversity offset

Manager Commercial Services

950,000 950,000

Activity 3 | Asphalt Plant Upgrade 3.1

Increase storage capacity for bitumen

3.2

Replace cone, improve heating efficiencies

3.3

New control room to improve efficiencies

3.4

Replace lime silo

3.5

Scrubber changed to bag house

3.6

Hot storage bins

Manager Commercial Services

1,000,000

Activity 4 | Airport Tarmac Maintenance 4.1

General aviation area asphalt overlay

4.2

Runway refurbish or overlay

Manager Commercial Services

50,000 150,000

Activity 5 | Airport Security Upgrade 5.1

Security fencing improvement

5.2

Backup runway lighting

Manager Commercial Services

12,000 15,000

Activity 6 | Increase of General Aviation Area 6.1

Develop plans and achieve DA approval

6.2

Develop blocks

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From operational budgets

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our services Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 7 | Road Construction Urban and Rural Road Rehabilitation 7.1

Reconstruct and upgrade urban streets and rural roads year 1

7.2

Reconstruct and upgrade urban streets and rural roads year 2

3,093,000

7.3

Reconstruct and upgrade urban streets and rural roads year 3

3,171,000

7.4

Reconstruct and upgrade urban streets and rural roads year 4

3,250,000

7.5

Rehabilitate urban and rural roads year 1

1,400,000

7.6

Rehabilitate urban and rural roads year 2

1,450,000

7.7

Rehabilitate urban and rural roads year 3

1,500,000

7.8

Rehabilitate urban and rural roads year 4

1,550,000

7.9

Replacement of galvanised culverts

400,000

Manager Works

Quality Safety Function

2,760,000

Activity 8 | Improve the overall condition of road and infrastructure assets 8.1

Resurface urban streets and rural roads – year 1

Manager Works

Quality Quantity Function

1,700,000

8.2

Resurface urban streets and rural roads – year 2

1,740,000

8.3

Resurface urban streets and rural roads – year 3

1,830,000

8.4

Resurface urban streets and rural roads – year 4

1,830,000

Activity 9 | Manage and maintain Council’s road network to appropriate standards 9.1

Undertake condition and roughness survey of roads

9.2

Prepare Forward Works Program for sealed roads based on strategy in Morrison Low Report and Condition Survey Results

Manager Assets

Completed November 2013 Ongoing. Ready March each year Unit replaced by 30 June 2014

30,000

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Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Activity 10 | Manage and maintain building and property infrastructure 10.1

Undertake investigation into options, cost and feasibility of installing a lift in the former Council Chambers - Molesworth Street

10.2

Complete electrical upgrade of Lismore Tourist Caravan Park in conjunction with planned improvements by lessee

Complete July 2014

10.3

Undertake upgrade of hot water systems to energy efficient units in all Council buildings

Complete December 2013

Manager Assets

Assessment complete June 2013/14

Activity 11 | Road Safety 11.1

Review Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s methods of delivery for Road Safety Programs

Manager Assets

Review complete September 2013

Activity 12 | Fleet Replacement 12.1

Manage the Fleet Replacement Program

Manager Commercial Services

17,827,247

Activity 13 | Fleet Technology 13.1

Review available fleet management technologies

13.2

Develop a plan for integration of systems into the fleet

13.3

Integrate systems with fleet

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200,000

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our services

What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Provision of quarry products to meet market demands

Adequate stocks on the ground to supply customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requirements

Manager Commercial Services

Provide a suitable airport facility to meet local requirements

Provide required infrastructure to Maintain CASA Certification.

Monitor airport usage

Manager Commercial Services

Road maintenance and repair

Repairs are carried out in accordance with specifications

Manager Works

Bridge maintenance and repair

Repairs are undertaken in accordance with bridge specifications

Manager Works

Bridge replacement

Replacement of timber bridges with concrete structures

Manager Works

Road street sweeping

Urban streets are swept to remove dirt, grime and litter

Manager Works

Stormwater drainage maintenance

Drains and pits are kept clear and allow stormwater to flow freely

Manager Works

Footpath maintenance and replacement

Trip hazards removed for public safety Poor sections of footpath renewed

Manager Works

Car park maintenance

Car parks are kept free of debris and litter. Pavement kept in good condition

Manager Works

Unsealed road maintenance

Gravel roads are graded to provide smooth and stable surface

Manager Works

Sign maintenance

Road signage maintained to ensure remains eligible and fit for purpose

Manager Works

Roadside slashing

Road verges are slashed at least 3 times per annum

Manager Works

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10 Year Objectives

1. Australian Business Excellence Framework (ABEF)

2. Councillor development

3. Service Level Review

4. IT Infrastructure Replacement Strategy

5. Promotion and Marketing – Lismore Pride and Identity

6. Zero Based Budgeting

7. Financial Sustainability Policy

8. Long Term Financial Plan

9. Review of People Management Processes

10. Workforce Management Strategy

11. Regional Resource Sharing

12. Manage Council’s Assets in a responsible and sustainable manner

13. Ensure Council is well prepared and responds appropriately to emergencies

and natural disasters (DISPLAN)

14. Manage Council’s land and property activities in accordance with legislative

requirements and corporate objectives

15. State of the Community Report

Four Year Program Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Activity 1 | Australian Business Excellence Framework 1.1

Establish an ABEF implementation plan

1.2

Establish ABEF committee and staffing

1.3

Implement ABEF

Manager Corporate Services

Realise $250,000 worth of saving or service improvements each year

From operational budget

90% Councillor satisfaction with professional development

From operational budget

Activity 2 | Manage Councillor Development 2.1

Establish professional development needs for councillors

2.2

Develop training plans

2.3

Conduct training

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2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our services

Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 3 | Conduct a Service Level Review of all Council services 3.1

Define current service standards

3.2

Define the community’s service standard expectations

3.3

Define new service standards

3.4

Implement new service standards

Manager Corporate Services

From operational budget

Activity 4 | IT Infrastructure Replacement Strategy 4.1

Server replacements

4.2

Storage replacements

4.3

Network replacements

Manager Information Technology

Business Hours Availability better than 98%.

Sufficient data storage needs.

Business Hours Availability better than 98%.

80,000 20,000 75,000

Activity 5 | Promotion and Marketing – Lismore Pride and Identity 5.1

Document Lismore’s identify and aspirations Develop Lismore’s identity and unique selling points

5.2

Consolidate the Lismore Come to the Heart brand around the documented identity

5.3

Realise partnership and funding opportunities with stakeholders who have a vested interested in the promotion of Lismore

5.4

Develop a marketing and promotions program around the brand

Manager Corporate Services

To create pride, visitation and investment in Lismore

From operational budgets

Activity 6 | Zero Based Budgeting 6.1

Document project scope and gain endorsement

6.2

Commence process of review

Manager Finance

From operational budget

Activity 7 | Financial Sustainability Policy 7.1

Develop a policy that clear articulates what financial sustainability means

Manager Finance

Policy adopted by Council

From operational budget

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our services Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Activity 8 | Long Term Financial Plan 8.1

Review the Long Term Financial Plan in conjunction with the quarterly budget review and annual operational plan

Manager Finance

Revision of Long Term Financial Plan adopted

by Council on a quarterly and annual basis

From operational budget

Activity 9 | Review of People Management Processes 9.1

Prioritise the recommendations of the Human Resources Review

9.2

Engage a change agent partner to assist the implementation of the recommendations

9.3

Implement Human Resource review recommendations

9.4

Monitor, evaluate and report on change program

Manager Human Resources

Completion of change program with new capabilities, skills and behaviours reflected in delivery of HR Business Partner Model

From operational budget

Alignment and matching of human resources with councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic direction

From operational budget

Regional councils are able to address workforce planning issues by a regional approach to program and project development

From operational budget

Activity 10 | Workforce Management Strategy 10.1

Analyse current workforce and identify gaps

10.2

Forecast workforce requirements and identify gaps

10.3

Develop strategies to fill identified gaps

10.4

Implement, monitor and evaluate strategy

Manager Human Resources

Activity 11 | Regional Resource Sharing 11.1

In partnership with NOROC Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s develop an ageing workforce options paper

11.2

Create a regional Memorandum of Understanding between councils

11.3

Seek NOROC endorsement of a scholarship system

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Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our services Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Activity 12 | Manage Council’s Assets 12.1

Authority Asset Manager Assets Management software implementation – Stage 2

Complete 1 July 2013

12.2

Authority Asset Management software implementation – Stages 3&4

Complete 30 June 120,000 2014

12.3

Undertake maturity assessment of asset management capability

Complete 31 July 2014

12.4

Investigate and implement system to record data/ information into Council’s asset management system for new assets

Complete December 2013

50,000

12.5

Prepare advanced asset management plans for all asset groups in accordance with the timetable in the asset management strategy

Ongoing – Review March

100,000

12.6

Undertake revaluation of Transport Assets in accordance with DLG requirements

Complete June 2014

40,000

12.7

Undertake revaluation of Community, Land Improvements and other assets in accordance with DLG requirements

Complete June 2016

30,000

12.8

Undertake revaluation of water and wastewater assets

Complete June 2017

30,000

12.9

Investigate and resolve ownership of Lismore Levee Infrastructure with Richmond River County Council

Complete December 2014

Activity 13 | Council is well prepared and responds appropriately to emergencies and natural disasters (DISPLAN) 13.1

Complete a Review of Council’s DISPLAN

13.2

Upgrade floodgate winch system Hollingworth Creek pump station

Manager Assets

Complete December 2013 Complete December 2013

From operational budget

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our services Activities

Responsible Person

Performance Measures

Costs $

Activity 14 | Council’s land and property activities 14.1

Sell 9 Club Lane

Manager Assets

Sale December 2013

14.2

Investigate options for disposal of Rochdale Theatre, 603 Ballina Road

Report to Council February 2014

14.3

Pursue sale of land at Airport Industrial Estate

Ongoing – review March

14.4

Participate in rezoning process for Council owned portion of North Lismore Plateau land development

Ongoing – review March

14.5

Pursue sale of Council owned land at Bristol Circuit, Goonellabah

Ongoing – review March

14.6

Investigate, prepare and implement a strategy to dispose of surplus pocket parks

Ongoing – review March

14.7

Upgrade structural capacity of Wyreema communications tower in conjunction with lease to RFS

Work Complete July 2013

14.8

Secure a tenant for Council’s former CBD Office in Magellan Street

Tenant secured December 2013

14.9

Investigate options for sale of Council property 55-59 Magellan Street

Complete June 2014

Activity 15 | State of the Community Report 15.1

Establish a Steering Committee to develop the SotCR community wellbeing indicators and framework model

15.2

Work with partners to establish focus area specific data collection parameters

15.3

Author the inaugural State of the Community Report

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Wellbeing indicators and framework finalised State of the Community Report complete

Partnering budget

Timeframes 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

our services What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Risk management

All corporate risks identified with mitigation strategies identified All disaster recovery plans updated

Manager Corporate Services

Performance management

Monthly report provided to the Executive Committee for all Council projects and performance measures Six monthly report provided to Council

Manager Corporate Services

Councillor support

90% Councillor satisfaction rating

Manager Corporate Services

Corporate planning

Delivery Plan review and Operational Plan complete by June 30 each year

Manager Corporate Services

Core IT systems availability

Business hours availability Better than 98%

Manager Information Services

IT network availability

Business hours availability Better than 98%

Manager Information Services

Helpdesk requests

Satisfactory response Measured by survey

Manager Information Services

Financial reporting and management accounting – statutory and management reporting, taxation, investments, grant acquittal and banking

In accordance with legislative, Council and management requirements

Manager Finance

Rates, water and debt collection – the issue of rate assessments and water accounts, and debt collection of outstanding rates, water and sundry debtor balances.

In accordance with legislative, Council and management requirements

Manager Finance

Creditors/debtors – payment of creditor invoices and issuing of sundry debtor invoices

In accordance with Council and management requirements

Manager Finance

Payroll – fortnightly pay of all Council employees and associated payroll deductions

In accordance with Award, Council and management requirements

Manager Finance

Mayor and Councillor support – provide support to the Mayor and Councillors for all civic related activities

To the satisfaction of the Mayor and Councillors

Manager Finance

Management of pogram area – provision of organisation wide Human Resources and Organisational Development support and advisory services

Provision of staff employment conditions, administration and management of employee records in accordance with the Local Government Award and all employment related legislation

Manager Human Resources

Work health and safety – provision of expertise, compliance auditing and advice

Ensure Council is meeting legislative requirements. Support the maintenance of an effective and compliant WHS Management System for Council

Manager Human Resources

Injury management –intensive case management of injured workers, identification and strategies to address wellness and causal factors of injuries and return to work programs

Active reduction of Council’s Workers Compensation premium costs.

Workforce that is fit for duties

Manager Human Resources

Employee relations – Provision of high level advice relating to Local Government Award compliance and industrial issues relating to conditions of employment, grievances and disputes

Ensure Council is meeting legislative requirements. and is focussing on maintaining a productive employee relations climate

Manager Human Resources

Information services

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our services

What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Manager Human Resources Training & Talent Management – Coordination and scheduling of compliance training, traineeships/ apprenticeships and financial support for further education/professional development. (standards – promote a learning organisation and ensure that adequate succession planning is in place to contribute to the sustainability of the organisation into the future)

Manager Human Resources

Recruitment – coordination of administration to support job grading processes, advertising of vacancies, interviewing and selection for placement within the organisation structure. (standards – promote of Council as an employer of choice. Attract and recruit staff of a high calibre who embody the organisation’s values in the way they approach their work and their colleagues)

Manager Human Resources

Organisational development – cultural change programs, staff performance management and leadership development program initiatives.

(Standards – develop a strong and positive organisation culture where staff performance and contribution to their team is closely with the organisation’s purpose) Implement Council’s Asset Management Strategy

Ongoing and as per deadlines in the Strategy – review annually in March

Manager Assets

Maintain data in Council’s AM software and GIS software

Ongoing and complete 30 May each year for financial statements

Manager Assets

Coordinate operation and maintenance of flood levee system

4 monthly audits completed No incidents of flooding due to malfunction or failure to close gates

Manager Assets

Liaise with emergency service organisations

KPI – survey “satisfactory” rating

Manager Assets

Support strategies from external organisations to raise flood awareness

KPI - positive participation

Manager Assets

Provide administrative support to Local Attendance at 4 meetings/annum Emergency Management Committee and Agendas issued, minutes taken Local Rescue Committee

Manager Assets

Attend Regional Emergency Management Committee meetings

Attendance at 3 meetings/year Reports lodged for each meeting as required

Executive Director Infrastructure Services and Manager Assets

Participate in the Northern Rivers Bushfire Management Committee

Attendance at all Bushfire Management Committee meetings Attendance at Zone Liaison Committee meetings

Manager Assets

Provide information to community during emergency events via SMS and Myroadinfo

KPI – as required

Manager Assets

Manage Crown Land in accordance with legislative requirements

Lodgement of annual report with Crown by 30 September Quarterly Reserve Trust meetings held Plans of Management in place

Manager Assets

Manage Leasing and Licensing of Council owned land and property

No expired tenancies

Manager Assets

Undertake sales and purchase of land

Sales/purchases completed as required

Manager Assets

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What we do

What standards we expect

Who does it?

Maintain authority land register

Register complete and accurate by 30 June annually

Manager Assets

Maintain authority lease register

No expired leases

Manager Assets

Establish and maintain Authority contracts register

No expired contracts

Manager Assets

Provide support to internal customers in procurement and contract management activities

Survey of internal customers with “satisfactory” rating achieved

Manager Assets

Maintain trades and services directory

Annual audit December to identify non-compliant contractors – zero discovered

Manager Assets

Maintain and review policy as required

Policies reviewed annually - June

Manager Assets

There is ithin tw agreemenm nity the com gouals about

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YEAR PLAN 2013-2014

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Imagine Lismore One Year Plan 2013-2014 Background

2013/14 Budget

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, the Imagine Lismore One Year Plan 2013-2014 (Plan) has been prepared and adopted

by Council. The key components of the Plan are:1. Imagine Lismore 4 Year Plan 2013-2017 projects to be undertaken during the year, 2. Budget, 3. Revenue Policy for rates and fees & charges, and 4. Proposed borrowings.

The following objectives were targeted when preparing the 2013/14 Budget (Budget):a) Progressive implementation of ‘Imagine Lismore’, b) Increasing funds for Asset Management, c) Achieving financial sustainability in the medium to long term, and d) A balanced budget, from a cash perspective.

The Budget is a consolidation of three separate funds being General, Wastewater and Water Funds. While General Fund revenues can be applied to any purpose allowed by the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act, revenues collected in Wastewater and Water Funds must be expended for the purpose they were collected.

As such, information is provided on all Funds separately.

Information and commentary on the following aspects of the Plan are provided below:1. 2013/14 Budget 2. Rates and Annual Charges 3. Fees & Charges 4. Borrowings 5. Capital Works

In summary, the key financial results and information for the Budget are:Description

General Surplus/(Deficit) $’000

Wastewater Surplus/(Deficit) $’000

Water Surplus/(Deficit) $’000

Budget Surplus/(Deficit) $’000

Total Budget

95,554

14,363

12,732

122,649

8,877

1,119

(493)

9,502

417

528

(493)

452

Net Operating Result for the Year Net Operating Result for the Year before Capital Grants and Contributions

(48)

Balanced

Balanced

(48)

Revenues

74,824

11,451

10,503

96,779

Expenses

65,947

10,333

10,997

87,277

Acquisition of Assets

24,076

3,830

1,541

29,447

Cash Position

With regards to the Budget results reported above, all have specific value and require due consideration:• Net Operating Result for the Year – This result is the anticipated financial performance of the Council for the financial year however it includes income for capital grants and contributions which has been received specifically for the purpose of capital works. The expenses associated with capital works are not included in the Net Operating Result for the Year and it is therefore considered that this result does not fully reflect Council’s financial performance for the year.It is highly desirable from a financial sustainability perspective that the Net Operating Result for the Year is a surplus.

It is highly desirable from a financial sustainability perspective that the Net Operating Result for the Year is a surplus.

• Net Operating Result for the Year before Capital Grants & Contributions – This is considered a more reliable measure of financial performance as it matches more accurately resources generated in recurrent operations against resources used in recurrent operations. There are some minor exceptions to this such as for expenditure being funded from reserves or unexpended grants.

It is essential from a financial sustainability perspective that the Net Operating Result for the Year before Capital Grants & Contributions is a surplus. This is achieved in General and Wastewater Funds, but not in Water Fund.

• Cash Position – This simply reflects the financial results from a cash perspective. The historical approach taken by Council has been to strive for a balanced cash result. For 2013/14, a $48,100 deficit has been adopted with the target to reduce this to a balanced result during the year.

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As the majority of proposed changes to the budget are easily reported in terms of the Cash Position, this approach is adopted for the following sections:General Fund A fundamental aspect to the Budget is to determine the recurrent budget base. The adopted 2012/13 Budget as at 31 December 2012 has been used for this purpose. This has been adjusted for one-off non recurrent items such as 2012/13 Delivery Plan projects, 2012/13 submissions and other approved recurrent changes. From this starting point, the non-discretionary changes and management recommended changes have been factored into the Budget.

In addition, to provide the financial capacity to deliver the budget objectives listed above, ongoing savings from recurrent works and services and ongoing additional revenues are required. This is considered to be the first step in moving towards achieving financial sustainability and further changes will be required and are planned in the 2013 – 2023 Long Term Financial Plan.

In 2013/14, these savings and revenues will be applied to:1. $700,000 – Increased funding for road resealing and rehabilitation 2. $350,000 – Funding for Imagine Lismore implementation including: i. CBD Improvements $125,000 ii. Partnership projects $ 75,000 iii. Communication and engagement $ 75,000 iv. Hospital precinct planning $ 50,000 v. Riverbank Project $ 25,000 The following table lists the proposed financial sustainability changes for 2013/14 from this process:Additional Revenues Introduction of Paid Parking Fees Increase Waste operations dividends Increase Quarry operations dividends Sub Total Savings Close the CBD Office Revised opening hours for the Goonellabah Branch Library Revised opening hours for the Lismore Library Revised funding sources for library services Reduce Councillor professional development funding Reduce Community Services Administration funding Reduce Disability Action Plan funding Reduce Events Support funding Eliminate sporting field improvement funding Reduce tree planting funding Reduce frequency of mowing park off-fields funding Eliminate planting of small trees at sporting fields funding Further reduce level of service (mowing & gardens) funding Eliminate mowing park off-fields ( Albert Park, Captain Rous, Robinsons Lookout etc.) funding Eliminate Road Safety funding Reduce Cycleway construction funding Eliminate Kerb & Gutter construction funding Reduce Stormwater construction funding Fund the net cost of rural cemeteries from Lawn/Crematorium operations Reduce Property staffing funding Reduce Human Resource staffing funding Reduce Information Services staffing funding Reduce postage and telephone costs Reduce Finance staffing funding Saving by all advertising to be by Corporate Newsletter Sub Total Total

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133,500 43,000 25,000 201,500 62,500 24,400 47,900 37,000 10,000 15,300 5,500 70,300 50,000 10,000 70,000 10,000 50,000 50,000 3,000 50,000 41,400 140,000 19,400 24,000 13,700 39,000 38,000 23,000 103,000 1,019,600 1,221,100

The previous changes, as well as the non-discretionary and management recommended changes for General Fund are summarised in the following table:Description 2012/13 Budget â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Surplus / (Deficit)

Amount ($41,400)

Less: 2012/13 Budget Changes Not Recurrent

(67,000)

Less: 2012/13 One-Off Changes

(35,000)

Less: 2013/14 Delivery Plan projects

(65,000)

Plus: 2013/14 Financial Sustainability Changes

1,232,600

Less: Increased Asset Management funding

(700,000)

Less: CSP Implementation

(350,000)

Plus: NCP/Dividends/Governance Charges Plus: Market Value Increment on Investments Less: Loan Repayments

47,000 200,000 (132,000)

Plus: Interest on Investments

75,800

Less: Operational Budget Changes (Net)

(110,600)

Less: Operational Budget Changes (Contracted)

(288,800)

Less: Outdoor (Wages) Increases

(489,900)

Less: Net Salary Increases

(283,700)

Plus: Staffing Moratorium

100,000

Plus: Net Rates Revenue

925,800

Less: 2013/14 Submissions Recommended

(27,200)

Less: Adjustments by Council 25/6/13 2013/14 Budget â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Surplus/ (Deficit)

(38,700) ($48,100)

Water & Wastewater Funds For both Water and Wastewater Funds, the budgets have been prepared taking into consideration information from Asset Management Plans and Fair Valuations. These indicate a significant increase in user charges is required so as to provide sufficient funding to appropriately fund asset management requirements and meet increased operating costs.

The increases in the typical residential bills (TRB) are:1) Water Fund, the TRB will be $649, an increase of $59 or 10.1%, and 2) Wastewater Fund, the TRB is $738, an increase of $37 or 5.3%.

Rates and Annual Charges For a typical urban residential property, general rates, and waste, water and wastewater charges are anticipated to increase by $142.51 to $2, 822.39, or 5.32%, for 2013/14.

While general rates are to increase by the 3.4% rate peg cap and waste charges by a similar percentage, water (10.1%) and wastewater (5.3%) charges have increased more to fully recover operating costs and to provide more funding for infrastructure renewal works.

The following is a summary of the proposed changes to the rates and main annual charges factored into the budget: General Rates No changes to the adopted rating structure is planned for 2013/14, but the budget has been prepared on applying the full rate pegging increase of 3.4% to general rates.

Special Rate Variation A Special Rate Variation (SRV) application to IPART for $106,500 for business promotion purposes was successful. This will replace the existing SRV approval that ceased on 30 June 2013 of $106,434 levied against business rated properties in the Lismore Urban Area.

Waste Collection Services Waste collection service charges have prepared on a full cost recovery basis. As such, there are some significant changes.

The Integrated Waste Service charge is to increase to $271 from $262. This is a $9 or 3.44% increase and reflects full cost recovery.

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The Waste Collection Service - Residential charge for rural areas is to increase to $323 from $284. This is a $39 or 13.73% increase and reflects full cost recovery. This service has been subsidised by the Integrated Waste Service charge since inception.

The Business Collection Service - Urban charge will increase to $378 from $298. This is an $80 or 26.85% increase and reflects full cost recovery. Also, this is the first year that this service will attract GST hence $34.36 will be recoverable from the ATO if the property owner is registered for GST. The Business Collection Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rural charge will increase to $355 from $284. This is a $71 or 25% increase and reflects full cost recovery. Also, this is the first year that this service will attract GST hence $32.30 will be recoverable from the ATO if the property owner is registered for GST. The Nimbin Transfer Station charge will increase to $119.43 from $105. This is a $14.43 or 13.74% increase. Also, this is the first year that this service will attract GST hence $10.86 relates to GST. The Nimbin Transfer Station charge is levied against all rateable properties in the Nimbin & District Section 94 catchment area not receiving a waste collection service and is charged on a per dwelling basis. Council is seeking advice from the ATO if the GST can be removed from this charge. Council has also asked for a report on the viability of Nimbin Transfer Station and the potential impact of its closure.

The Waste Minimisation charge will increase to $35.30 from $34.20. This is a $1.10 or 3.22% increase and reflects full cost recovery and change in services to be provided. Also, this is the first year that this service will attract GST hence $3.21 relates to GST. Part of the service offered will also change with one waste voucher and four tip free days a year instead of two waste vouchers and two tip free days per year.

Wastewater Charges For 2013/14, residential charge will increase from $701 to $738. This is a $37 or 5.3% increase in the charge from 2012/13.

Future price increases beyond CPI are anticipated.

The following is a summary of the proposed charges:Wastewater Charges:

2013/14

2012/13

For single unit dwelling houses

$738.00

$701.00

For residential flats for each unit of occupancy

$516.60

$490.70

For non-domestic properties (excluding properties within the established strength category), per equivalent tenement

$738.00

$701.00

$442.80

$420.60

For properties not connected to a sewerage scheme and able to do so and located within 75 metres of a Council sewer

For 2013/14, the Council has introduced a rebated charge for occupied properties with stand-alone systems. For occupied properties with stand-alone systems of wastewater management not connected to the sewerage system, the charge will be $369. For occupied properties with dry composting toilets and no toilets connected to the sewerage system, the charge will be $553.50. Conditions apply and further details are available on application.

Water Charges For 2013/14, consumption charges will increase to $2.72 per kilolitre from $2.48 per kilolitre, and the service availability charge to $185.36 per annum from $167.00 per annum. This increases the typical residential bill from $588 to $647 per annum; a $59 per annum or 10.1% increase.

A summary of water charges follows:Water Charges Consumption Charge

2013/14

2012/13

$2.72 per kilolitre

$2.48 per kilolitre

20mm service

$185.36

$167.00

25mm service

$289.64

$260.92

32mm service

$474.60

$427.52

40mm service

$741.56

$668.00

50mm service

$1,158.52

$1,043.76

65mm service

$1,957.92

$1,763.92

80mm service

$2,965.76

$2,672.00

100mm service

$4,634.00

$4,175.00

150mm service

$10,426.52

$9,393.76

Unconnected Properties

$185.36

$167.00

Fire Service

$185.36

$167.00

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For 2013/14, the Council has introduced a rebated charge for occupied properties with stand-alone systems. The water availability charge for occupied properties with stand-alone water supply systems not connected to the reticulated water supply, the charge is $92.68. Conditions apply and further details are available on application.

Summary More information on rating and all annual charges is provided in the Imagine Lismore 1 Year Plan Appendix 2013-2014 under the Statement of Revenue Policy.

Fees & Charges The 2013/14 Fees & Charges have been prepared and have generally been increased by 3% in accordance with Council’s policy 1.5.9 Pricing Policy – Fees & Charges.

A full copy of the 2013/14 Fees & Charges is included in the Imagine Lismore 1 Year Plan Appendix 2013-2014 under Fees & Charges.

Borrowings The total of borrowings for new projects in 2013/14 is $4,050,000.

A summary of new borrowings follows and some background information is provided on each:Description

Amount

Galvanised Culverts Program

$ 400,000

Waste Disposal – Material Recovery Facility

$1,100,000

Northern Rivers Quarry - Part 3A – Environmental Offsets

$ 200,000

Northern Rivers Quarry - Part 3A – Roadworks

$ 950,000

Wastewater Infrastructure – South Lismore STP Stage 1

$ 900,000

Water Infrastructure – Clunes & Nimbin Water Supply

$ 500,000

Total Loan Borrowings

$4,050,000

Capital Works A total of $29.447 million in capital works are included in the 2013/14 Budget with the major projects being:Description

Amount

Road & Associated Infrastructure Construction

$ 7,425,000

Building Better Regional Cities – Roads

$ 6,013,000

Wastewater – Infrastructure

$ 3,829,900

Waste Disposal – Materials Recovery Facility

$ 3,460,000

Plant Replacement Program

$ 3,400,900

Water – Infrastructure

$ 1,541,100

Northern Rivers Quarry & Asphalt – Part 3A

$ 1,150,000

Richmond Tweed Regional Library – Resources, etc.

$

799,000

The capital works total $24,076 million, $3.83 million, $1.541 million for General, Wastewater and Water Funds respectively.

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Rates & Annual Charges User Charges & Fees Interest & Investment Revenue Other Revenues Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes Grants & Contributions provided for Capital Purposes

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

 







-

$ 

-

$

 

- Discontinued Operations - Profit/(Loss)



27,089 2,418 17,535 14,672 4,233 

$ $ $ $ $ $

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31,052 3,257 27,892 20,723 4,353 -

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$ $ $ $ $ $

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30,372 23,523 1,029 2,638 8,802 8,460

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$

$ $ $ $ $ $





 Employee Benefits & On-Costs Borrowing Costs Materials & Contracts Depreciation & Amortisation Other Expenses Net Losses from the Disposal of Assets

-

43,201 31,309 1,528 2,649 9,041 9,050



$

$ $ $ $ $ $

 

 

29,499 3,058 34,037 21,161 4,746 -

 

454 Net gains from the disposal of assets

41,137 28,821 1,781 2,527 7,206 8,458

  

  



Income Statement – Consolidated for year ending June 2014

-

10,075 243 408 11 124 590

2,257 372 3,514 4,185 5 -

-

2,754 7,543 91 115 -



1,706 466 6,843 1,866 115 

$ $ $ $ $ $



$

$ $ $ $ $ $



-

$

-

IMAGINE LISMORE ONE YEAR PLAN 2013-2014

 

 

 

$

 



$ $ $ $ $ $



$

$ $ $ $ $ $

 

54



Acquisition of Assets General Manager Acquisition of Assets Infrastructure Acquisition of Assets Sustainable Development Repayment of Principal on Loans





Loan Funds New Loan Funds Unexpended Unexpended Grants Used Developer Contributions Used Repayments / (Advances to) by Deferred Debtors



16,901 Reserve Funds Utilised - Transfer From (1,793) Reserve Funds Future Use - Transfer To  

4,570 1,033 2,615 450 -

 

(750) Non-cash Developer Contributions



21,161 



(1,087) Developer Contributions (Section 94) Net Movement

(71) (36,711) (1,687) (2,555)

  

  



-$ -$ -$ -$

700 -$

20,723 $

641 -$

198 27,975 1,273 5,925



$ $ $ $ 10,331 $ 14,015 -$

4,050 160 680 5,233 -

$ $ $ $ $

-

$

$ $ $ $ $



-

1,866

-

1,541 195



1,001

500 864 -

IMAGINE LISMORE ONE YEAR PLAN 2013-2014



$ 6,002 -$

900 3,829 -



10,331 $ 7,011 -$

2,650 160 680 540

$

$ -$ $ -$

4,185 $

-

3,830 200

 

 

700 $

14,672 $

 

$ -$

$ $ $ $ $

$ -$ $ -$

641 $

198 22,604 1,273 5,530



 

-$

$

-$

-$ -$ -$ -$

 

55

Cash Flow Statement – Consolidated - for year ended June 2014    

Consolidated 

General  

Wastewater 

Water 

 

Rates & Annual Charges User Charges & Fees Interest & Investment Revenue Received Grants & Contributions 

Other 

Employee Benefits & On-Costs Materials & Contracts Borrowing Costs Bonds & Deposits Refunded Other 

42,955 30,876 1,560 17,666 2,540

30,291 23,353 1,061 16,837 2,529

10,002 243 408 714 11

2,662 7,280 91 115 -

(31,053) (29,209) (3,256) (4,353)

(27,089) (18,858) (2,418) (4,233)

(2,257) (3,511) (372) (5)

(1,707) (6,840) (466) (115)

27,726

21,473

5,233

1,020

  

813

-

43

Purchase of Investment Property Purchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

856 (30,693)

(25,279)

(3,830)

(1,585)



(29,838)

(24,466)

(3,830)

(1,542)

2,650 -

900 -

500 -

Repayment of Borrowings & Advances

4,050 (5,925)

(5,530)

(200)

(195)



(1,875)

(2,880)

700

305



(3,987)

(5,874)

2,103

(217)



19,186

15,488

2,829

869









15,199 9,208 24,407

9,615 5,366 14,981

4,932 3,261 8,193

652 581 1,233

Sale of Investment Property Sale of Real Estate Assets Sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment  

 

Proceeds from Borrowings & Advances Proceeds from Finance Leases Other Financing Activity Receipts 

   

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IMAGINE LISMORE ONE YEAR PLAN 2013-2014

                                      

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 

                                      

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                                      

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                                      

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                                      

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                                      

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IMAGINE LISMORE ONE YEAR PLAN 2013-2014

                                      

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