Chief Executive’s Monthly Management Report in relation to functions performed in the preceding month / Tuairisc Bainistíochta Míosúala ag an bPríomhfheidhmeannach maidir le feidhmeanna déanta I rith an mhí seo caite Dated 6 August 2021 6 Lúnasa 2021 c Prepared under Section 136 (2) of the Local Government Act, 2001, as inserted by Section 51 of the Local Government (Reform) Act, 2014 / Ullmhaithe faoin Alt 136, an tAcht Rialtais Áitiúl, 2001, agus Alt 51, an tAcht Rialtais Áitiúil (Athchóiriú), 2014 Page | 1 Chief Executive’s Monthly Management Report - 31 July 2021 Tuairisc Bainistíochta ag an bPríomhfheidhmeannach - 31 Iúil 2021 Contents / Clár Ábhar Finance & Water Services / Airgeadas & Seirbhísí Uisce 3 Financial Reports / Tuairiscí Airgeadais Water Services / Seirbhísí Uisce Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development / Pleanáil, Bonneagar agus Forbairt Eacnamaíoch 8 Economic Development / Forbairt Eacnamaíoch Local Enterprise Office / Oifig Fiontair Áitiúl European Relations / Caidreamh Eorpach Infrastructure / Bonneagar Planning / Pleanáil Development Management / Bainistíocht Forbartha Planning Enforcement / Forfheidhmiúcháin Forward Planning / Pleanáil Chun Cinn Operations & Waste Management / Oibríochtaí agus Bainistíocht Dramháil 28 Operations / Oibríochtaí Waste Management / Bainistíocht Dramháil Air, Water and Noise Pollution / Triuilliú Aeir, Uisce agus ó Thorann Environment / Timpeallacht Veterinary Services / Seirbhísí Tréidliachta Corporate and Emergency Services / Seirbhísí Corporáideacha agus Éigeandála 49 Corporate Services / Seirbhísí Corporáideacha Sustainable Energy / Fuinneamh Inbhunaithe Fire & Emergency Services / Seirbhísí Dóiteáin agus Éigeandála Civil Defence / Cosaint Shibhialta Housing and Quality of Life / Tithíocht agus Cáilíocht na Beatha 55 Housing / Tithíocht Communities & Sport / Pobail agus Spórt Quality of Life / Cáilíocht na Beatha Libraries / Leabharlanna Archives / An Chartlann Museum / An Iarsmalann Heritage / Oidhreacht Arts / Na hEalaíona 2 | P a g e Finance and Water Services Airgeadas agus Seiribhísí Uisce This Directorate ensures that the financial management of the Council is carried out in an efficient and timely manner, compliant with all relevant legislation, and that all of the activities and programmes of the Council represent good value for money for all the citizens of Louth. Other responsibilities include Motor Tax and Water Services. Cintíonn an Stiúrthóireacht seo go bhfuil bainistíocht airgeadas an Chomhairle déanta ar bhealach éifeachtach agus tráthúil, comhlíontach leis an dlí ábhartha, agus go bhfuil luach ar airgead bainte as gach gníomhaíocht agus clár ag an gComhairle, thar ceann shaoránaigh Lú. Ina chuid den freagrachtaí eile ná Mótarcháin agus Seirbhísí Uisce. Bernie Woods Director / Stiúrthóir 3 | P a g e Expenditure to 31st July 2021 ACTUAL BUDGET EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE % SPENT TO Section TO 31/07/21 2021 31/07/21 Housing 17,092,968 39,706,362 43% Road Transportation & Safety 10,721,932 26,232,178 41% Water Services 3,977,118 7,854,289 51% Development Management 9,007,308 17,057,986 53% Environmental Services 9,403,365 18,475,519 51% Recreation and Amenity 4,662,036 9,425,077 49% Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 583,882 1,180,833 49% Miscellaneous 10,773,606 10,604,375 102% 66,222,215 130,536,619 51% Income to 31st July 2021 ACTUAL BUDGET INCOME TO INCOME % INVOICED Section 31/07/21 2021 TO 31/07/21 Housing 16,097,408 40,590,850 40% Road Transportation & Safety 3,010,255 16,802,175 18% Water Services 3,496,569 7,598,460 46% Development Management 5,025,079 10,177,060 49% Environmental Services 827,626 2,150,427 38% Recreation and Amenity 322,528 962,409 34% Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 189,456 455,146 42% Miscellaneous 3,515,805 6,496,645 54% Rates 35,387,113 35,437,249 100% General Purpose Grant (LPT) 6,577,464 9,866,198 67% 74,449,303 130,536,619 57% The above is the current position as at the 31st July 2021. The allocation of the Central Management Charge is estimated in the above figures as the allocation is not completed till mid-month. The full rates demand for 2021 is included in the above figure. As the ½ year accounts process is ongoing these figures will change once the process is complete. 4 | P a g e Collection rates as at 31st July 2021 are as follows: Debtors as at 31st July 2021 Opening Closing Balance Invoices Receipts Write Offs Balance Government Debtors 9,101,755 44,888,838 (49,668,004) (152) 4,322,437 Other Local Authorities 111,441 487,260 (521,787) 0 76,914 Rates 11,030,292 35,387,113 (16,839,012) (6,513,758) 23,064,635 Rents 2,968,564 7,276,275 (7,580,334) (8,232) 2,656,273 Loans 283,360 1,004,879 (1,010,406) 0 277,833 Development Levies 10,622,066 1,792,067 (1,549,293) 0 10,864,839 Fire Charges 750,804 269,315 (195,315) (46,895) 777,909 Miscellaneous 1,847,991 5,118,957 (4,355,428) (22,287) 2,589,233 TOTAL DEBTORS 36,716,273 96,224,704 (81,719,579) (6,591,324) 44,630,073 Above is the debtor balances as at the 31st July Once received we will forward details to the 2021. The Miscellaneous debtor figure includes the members. Irish Water SLA recoupments, Corporate, Community & Enterprise, LEO, Planning, Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid 2 Enforcement, Environment, Sports, Vets, Arts, (SBASC 2) - 2nd Round Roads, Library, Museum and Finance miscellaneous billings. On Thursday 10 June 2021 The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Covid-19 - Rates Waiver Varadkar TD announced the opening of the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) With the extension of the current lockdown the for a second round of applications from both SMEs Government have announced an extension to the and microenterprises. Businesses that received the Rates Waiver Scheme to the end of Quarter 3. The grant in the first round can receive a second grant eligibility for the scheme is different from the 2020 provided they are still eligible. Waiver and the full scheme criteria and eligibility is available on our website. The second round of the scheme allows SMEs and microenterprises to apply for a grant of €4,000 for The Rates Waiver to the end of June 2021 for those with turnover above €50,000 and €1,000 for eligible businesses is €6.3m and is shown in the microenterprises with a turnover of between above Rates Write off figure and under Misc. €20,000 and €49,999, via a new streamlined Expenditure in table 1 above. application process through their Local Authority. We continue to deal with our rate customers on a Following on from a recent Government decision, case by case basis and we urge rate payers that businesses operating from non-rateable premises, are experiencing difficulties at this time to contact such as a home office or hot-desk are also eligible the rates department without delay. to apply. Local Authority Members’ Remuneration & The closing date for applications for this scheme Expenses was the 21st July 2021. New regulations have been introduced to increase the member’s remuneration from the 1st of July 2021. As soon as we receive the relevant circular this change will be implemented and back dated to the 1st of July. There is also changes to the members’ expenses and again as soon as we receive the relevant circular this will be implement. 5 | P a g e Water Services Note – it is expected that progress of capital facility is taken back in charge by the LA under the schemes and delivery of some services will Service Level Agreement. experience further delays as result of restrictions due to Covid-19. Staleen WTW Upgrade Water Quality LCC and IW are currently negotiating the phased transition from the DBO contract to Operations control. LCC are currently recruiting additional staff Intensive monitoring of water supplies in the County to be trained by the DBO Contractor/IW in order to is carried out continually by the EPA on behalf of manage and operate Staleen WTP once the facility Louth County Council. is taken back in charge by the LA under the Service Level Agreement. Boil Water Notice Omeath WWTW A Boil Water Notice was issued by IW / LCC to the customers on the Killineer Public Water Supply th Anticipated date of commencement on site is Q3 with effect from the 26 January 2021. 2021. Detailed Design currently being reviewed by There are approximately 10 no. Properties (30. No. IW. Customers affected) Shared Waters Enhancement and Loughs Water Conservation Legacy (SWELL) Water conservation is ongoing throughout the The programme for this work, which includes County. surface water separation in Omeath, will be co- ordinate with the Omeath WWTP Project. Capital Programmes Regional Sewer Network Rehabilitation Irish Water refers to the different phases of a capital project as Gates 1, 2, 3 or 4. Irish Water undertook survey works on Drogheda Sewer network which were completed in early July. Gate 1 - Concept Design, Gate 2 - Detailed design, preparation of Dundalk Drainage Area Plan (DAP) contract documents, planning approval and procurement, DAP Workshop 2 with Irish Water, Louth County Gate 3 - Construction stage, Council and Arups Consulting Engineers completed Gate 4 - Snagging and project sign off. in February 2021 to review the progress on the survey and modelling project. LCC Operations staff Tallanstown Rationalisation continues to liaise with IW and Consultants with network verifications. Stage 3 Workshop is Ryan Hanley Consultants are currently progressing proposed for late August. the Project Design. Land Acquisition for Pumping Station sites are also currently being progressed. th Project Workshop 2 was completed on 5 July. Dundalk East Strategy - In advance of Consultant currently working on detailed design. completion of Dundalk DAP Cavanhill WTW Upgrade - Route Selection completed - Consultants progressing design with IW in LCC and IW are currently negotiating the phased transition from the DBO contract to Operations consultation with Louth County Council.