ANNUAL REPORT 2017/2018
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION OUR CITY Transformation OUR STATUTORY OUR FINANCES of Georges River ACHIEVEMENTS INFORMATION Council ......
5. About This Report 10. Annual Scorecard 32. Transformation Overview ORGANISATIONAL PRIORITIES 80. Statutory Index 138. General Purpose Financial 6. Mayor’s Report 12. Where does our money come 33. New Council Implementation 52. Stronger Councils Statements 7. General Manager’s Report from? Fund 54. Corporate Measures 147. Notes to the Financial Statements 13. Where did we spend it? 40. Stronger Communities Fund 56. Strategic Direction 14. City Snapshot 42. Grants 212. Auditor’s Report 221. Special Schedules 16. Integrated Planning and 48. A shift towards transforming THEMES Reporting our city 60. Assets and Infrastructure 17. Reporting Requirements 64. Environment and Planning 2017/2018 68. Community and Culture 19. Council 2017/2018 74. Office of the Chief Operating 22. Councillors and Wards Officer 28. Organisational Leadership
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IN RECOGNITION ABOUT THIS OF THE BIDDEGAL PEOPLE REPORT
Georges River Council acknowledges that the Biddegal The Georges River Council Annual Report 2017/2018 has been divided people of the Eora Nation are the into sections that allow the reader to gain an overview of our local traditional inhabitants and custodians of all land and water in which the government area and organisation, and Council’s performance against Georges River region is situated. our Implementation and Operational Plans. The report also focuses on statutory information and our financial viability. Council recognises Aboriginal people as an integral part of the Georges River community and highly values their social and cultural contributions. Our mission Georges River Council is committed to showing respect for Aboriginal A leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding people as Australia's First Peoples. results for our community and city. Council has adopted the practice of acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of Country at events, ceremonies, meetings and functions. Our values
United We will work collaboratively as one team with common purpose and respect
Professional We will act with integrity and seek opportunities to learn and grow
Honest We will be open and truthful with each other and our community
Accountable We will own our decisions and actions as we strive for excellence
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GENERAL MAYOR'S REPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
keep doing great work, with Council Council also published its inaugural economic and community activities. As we move into the Council’s allocating $1 million in funding Community Strategic Plan this Over 88% of our programs and third year, we are in the process of to 27 community groups under year, outlining the community’s projects have either been completed, reviewing the delivery of services the Community Grants Program. long-term aspirations for the or are on track for completion within across the organisation, to drive Additionally, $170,858 worth of area. This document provides a stipulated timeframes. productivity and lead to major in-kind support was provided to framework and direction which improvements in the way we do 39 community groups through the is truly representative of the Secondly, earlier this year I business. This will result in better Venue Hire Grants Program. community and their shared vision announced to Council staff that value for money for our ratepayers. and ideas for the future. 2018 would be the Year of Customer From a financial perspective, Service. Across the organisation, A new directorate, known as City Council has significantly surpassed Long-term planning for the local staff have risen to the challenge, Strategy and Innovation, will play a its savings target of $438,365, with area will be strongly supported by working to improve our customers’ key role in reviewing our services It gives me great pleasure to share a substantially larger $812,000 the Create Georges River Cultural I am delighted to present this year’s experience, both externally and and driving economic development, with you Georges River Council’s identified in actual savings. More Strategy and the Vision for the Annual Report which applies to the internally, to drive increased levels establishing Kogarah as a Health Annual Report for 2017-2018, than 936 Development Applications Beverly Hills Town Centre, which second year of Georges River Council of community satisfaction across all and Research Hub, together with which highlights many significant were lodged, with an estimated total we are currently seeking community since its establishment in 2016. Council’s business units. building Hurstville as the heart of milestones already achieved by the value of $1.5 billion. feedback on in order to help shape our city. new Council. This is an exciting time our long-term vision. Importantly, during this year, the Demonstrating this commitment to of opportunity for Georges River, Over the financial year, 224 tonnes administration of Council moved improving customer outcomes, 86% By better aligning our services with as we build on local infrastructure, of waste was diverted from our I would like to thank our General seamlessly from the Administrator, of correspondence received in 2017- the needs of our community, we continue to increase services, and waterways and 29,215 tonnes from Manager Gail Connolly, my Mr John Rayner PSM, to the election 2018 was responded to by Council are able to create cost savings and improve our efficiency while we plan landfill. Council staff re-sheeted fellow Councillors, and of course of our 15 Councillors across five staff within 14 days, exceeding the increase efficiency. Key areas of for the future. more than 5 kilometres of roads, Council staff for their hard work wards in September 2017. 80% target. Another impressive focus include our communications and constructed the equivalent and dedication to the continuous example relates to environmental and engagement with our Council has made progress on of 64 kilometres of new footpaths improvement of the Georges The Councillors have been working compliance matters, 80% of which community, customer service, improving local infrastructure, throughout the local government River area. The next 12 months together collaboratively, under Mayor were responded to within 48 hours. children’s services, capital works delivering 95% of its 137 capital area, making our area more will see Council implement key Kevin Greene, to make decisions Notwithstanding this, we can program, city cleansing and planning projects on time and within budget. accessible and liveable. strategic plans, deliver more major in an open and transparent way, to always do better and will continue and development services. Council awarded an impressive infrastructure projects and make benefit the residents and businesses to focus on improving our service to $31.4 million of works for Assets Council has made great strides further improvements to services. within the Georges River local customers in the coming year Understanding and meeting our and Infrastructure Projects, including in improving its community Finally, I take this opportunity to government area (LGA). community’s future needs is our the multi-million dollar Jubilee Park engagement over the last 12 say thank you to our community For our staff, there has been an priority, and I have the utmost Adventure Playground which was months, engaging directly with members, for your support and I am particularly pleased with two increased focus on improving confidence that the dedication and completed in January this year. 2,616 community members. We valuable input in shaping our future. major achievements of our Council work health and safety, which professionalism demonstrated also launched the Meet Your Collectively, we can make the during this year. has resulted in significant by our staff will continue to A $675,000 upgrade of Harold Ward Councillors Community Georges River area a better place improvements in Council’s safety deliver outstanding results for the Fraser Oval was also completed, Open Days, giving community to live, work and visit. Firstly, Council successfully performance. There has been an Georges River LGA. and upgrades at local facilities members the opportunity to share implemented its 2017-2018 outstanding 63% reduction in lost including Olds Park, Sans Souci their feedback in person with a Operational Plan. This plan was time injuries compared to 2016- Pool and the Hurstville Service Councillor. Looking to the future, developed following community 2017. This is particularly pleasing Centre are currently underway. we recently published our first engagement and input, and outlines from a staff safety perspective Economic Development Strategy, key projects for delivery of essential and also financially, reducing the We have continued to assist local which details how we will drive Sincerely, services across the LGA spanning impact of injury-related costs and Gail Connolly community groups so they can economic growth in the local area. Kevin Greene, Mayor engineering, environmental, building, increasing productivity. General Manager
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OUR CITY This chapter provides information on our city, Council’s governance structure and reporting requirements.
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ANNUAL SCORECARD
893 706 68,000 Tree applications processed Food shop inspections 24,617 Attendees at major Correspondence completed Council events 3,650 1,805 Trees planted Councillor requests (Sept 2017-June 2018) 29,215 1,159,178 Tonnes of waste diverted from landfill 2,414,912 Visits to Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre Cyber threats blocked 894 48 Development Tenders awarded applications assessed to the value of 104,067 $45,118,598.50 Telephone calls answered 70,441 Sqm of roads re-sheeted 811,816 $1,054,762,960 Visits to Georges River $14,750 Libraries 1,586 Value of development Enquiries from MPs Fines for environmental applications lodged 317,596 breaches Attendees in community centres 3.7 and performance venues Kilometres of footpath constructed 10 11 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU our city Georges River Council Annual Report 2017/2018
0% 1% Where does our Where did we money come from? spend15% it? ■ Rates and annual charges ($89,309) ■ User charges and fees ($14,797) 6% ■ Interest and investment revenues ($6,466) ■ Other revenues ($8,668) In 2017/2018 our income was $154m, with over half In 2017/20186% Council’s total expenditure58% was just of this (58%) coming from rates and annual charges. over $131.5m. Expenditure has been broken down ■ Operating grants and contributions ($9,438) Just over a fifth (21%) of our income came from into key4% functions as seen in the chart below. Capital grants and contributions ($23,128) grants and contributions towards capital and operating ■ projects. The remainder came from user fees and 10% ■ Net gain on disposal of assets ($681) charges (10%), interest and investment revenue (4%) and other sources (7%). ■ Fair value increment on investment property ($1,455)
Income from continuing operations Expenses from continuing operations
0% 1% 3% ■ Governance ($4,771) 4% ■ Administration ($34,344) 2% 15% ■ Rates and annual charges ($89,309) 11% ■ Public order and safety ($3,409) User charges and fees ($14,797) ■ Health ($950) ■ 26% 6% ■ Interest and investment revenues ($6,466) ■ Environment ($25,708) ■ Other revenues ($8,668) 19% ■ Community service and education ($8,314) 6% 58% ■ Operating grants and contributions ($9,438) ■ Housing and community amenities ($8,622) 4% ■ Capital grants and contributions ($23,128) 3% ■ Recreation and culture ($25,278) 10% ■ Construction ($2,196) ■ Net gain on disposal of assets ($681) 7% 1% 20% Transport and communication ($14,547) ■ Fair value increment on investment property ($1,455) 6% ■ ■ Economic affairs ($3,444)
3% ■ Governance ($4,771) 4% ■ Administration ($34,344) 2% 11% ■ Public order and safety ($3,409) 12 13 ■ Health ($950) 26% ■ Environment ($25,708)
19% ■ Community service and education ($8,314) ■ Housing and community amenities ($8,622) 3% ■ Recreation and culture ($25,278) ■ Construction ($2,196) 7% 1% 20% Transport and communication ($14,547) 6% ■ ■ Economic affairs ($3,444) WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU our city Georges River Council Annual Report 2017/2018
CITY Age Groups Migration Housing SNAPSHOT The comparison of age groups between the Georges River 22% 48,672 Area and Greater Sydney shows arrived in Australia within the five that there was a slightly lower households years prior to 2016 Our Community Population Employment proportion of people in the younger age groups (0-17 years) and a ...... Georges River Council higher proportion of those in the 50,664 consists of five wards; older age groups (60 years+). Private dwellings Blakehurst, Hurstville, 156,293 75,644 ...... 44.8% of the population Kogarah Bay, Mortdale and Estimated residential population People employed in 2016 Peakhurst. These wards in 2017 ...... born overseas 2.84 cover 38 square kilometres ...... and comprise the suburbs Average people The top five international countries per household of Riverwood, Peakhurst, 37 of birth were median resident age Kingsgrove, Penshurst, 15,643 16.1% China 3.3% Nepal Hurstville, Mortdale, 185,346 ...... local businesses 2.5% Hong Kong 15,904 South Hurstville, Kogarah, Estimated population by 2030 Flats or apartments Carss Park, Peakhurst ...... 1.6% UK and Greece Heights, Lugarno, Beverley 29,660 ...... Hills, Carlton, Allawah, residents under 18 years of age Narwee, Oatley, Connells 8.3% 19.4% 47,511 ...... Point, Blakehurst, Beverly population increase increase of people Park, Kogarah Bay and local jobs Religion from 2011 census to 2016 born overseas Sans Souci...... 30,193 between 2011-2016 The top five religions The Indigenous ...... residents over 60 years of age 30,768 Catholic population $7.24 billion est. Gross Regional Product represented 22.2% 12,749 Anglican increase of people from a non-English speaking background 10,879 Greek Orthodox 0.5% between 2011-2016 of Georges River’s population 7,033 Buddhism in the 2016 Census 6,700 Hinduism B
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INTEGRATED PLANNING REPORTING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 2017/2018
Local Councils in NSW are required to undertake Integrated Planning and As a new entity, Georges River Council adopted a Reporting (IP&R) in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1993 and Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program the Local Government (General) Regulations, 2005. on 25 June 2018. These documents will be reported against in the 2018/2019 Annual Report. The Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Act, 2009 was approved on 1 October 2009. It includes the requirements to prepare The Annual Report 2017/2018 focuses on our a long-term Community Strategic Plan, a Resourcing Strategy, a four-year achievements against the 2017/2018 Operational Delivery Program (for Councils that merged the first Delivery Program and Implementation Plans. is only a three-year document), an annual Operational Plan, an Annual Report and an End of Term Report. Implementation Plan The Georges River Council 2016-2018 Implementation Plan was developed and approved in November 2016. The Plan consisted of a two year program of projects across 11 integration COMMUNITY streams and contained the milestones and actions STRATEGIC PLAN issued by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC). These milestones and actions 10 + YEARS were developed to help with the amalgamation process of all councils. Over time, projects that aimed to transform Georges River Council service delivery were added to the program. At the time of publication, Council has completed 90% of the 792 Transformation and Integration projects.
RESOURCING These projects were delivered by a temporary, DELIVERY STRATEGY two year Transformation and Change Directorate. The projects have been delivered in partnership COMMUNITY PROGRAM Contains the Long Term 3 YEARS Financial Planning, Workforce with all Directorates across Council. Progress ENGAGEMENT Management Planning, Asset against the Implementation Plan is shown Management Planning in Chapter 2: Transformation of Georges River Council.
OPERATIONAL PLAN 1 YEAR
PERPETUAL MONITORING AND REVIEW ANNUAL REPORT
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COUNCIL 2017/2018
The Georges River local government elections were held on 9 September 2017, with 15 Councillors being elected across five Wards. Together the Councillors, as ‘Council’, formed the governing body of the Georges River Local Government Area. This elected Council will hold office until September 2020 and must act in accordance with the NSW Local Government Act and associated State and Federal Legislation.
The first meeting of the newly The following committees meet on Georges River Traffic amalgamated Council was held the second Monday of the month Advisory Committee on 25 September 2017. At this and each consist of up to seven meeting, all 15 newly elected Councillor voting members: The objectives of the Traffic Advisory Councillors took an Oath or Committee are to consider all traffic, Affirmation of Office, and the Mayor, • Environment and Planning parking and transport management Councillor Kevin Greene, and Standing Committee issues in accordance with delegated Deputy Mayor, Councillor Kathryn • Finance and Governance authorisation from the Roads and Landsberry, were elected. Standing Committee Maritime Services (RMS). • Community and Culture Standing In accordance with a resolution Committee Georges River Economic of Council, all Ordinary Council • Assets and Infrastructure Meetings are scheduled for the Standing Committee Development Advisory fourth Monday of each month at Committee Georges River Civic Centre, Cnr Georges River Local The Georges River Economic Dora and MacMahon Streets, Development Advisory Committee Hurstville, commencing at Planning Panel (LPP) is comprised of community and 7.00pm. Standing Committees are The NSW Government has made community sector representatives, scheduled for the second Monday local planning panels mandatory as well as industry representatives of each month, commencing for all Councils in the Greater drawn from health, manufacturing, at either 6.00pm or 7.00pm. Sydney region and Wollongong finance, education, hospitality, sport Extraordinary Council meetings are City Council. From 1 March 2018, and retail. called when required. these panels (previously known as Independent Hearing and Standing Committees Assessment Panels) are now known as Local Planning Panels At the 4 October 2017 Extraordinary (LPP). The Panels have been meeting of Council, it was resolved created to ensure the process to establish Standing Committees. of assessing and determining Standing Committees may make Development Applications is recommendations to Council on transparent and accountable. all relevant business presented before them.
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Community Development Aboriginal Reference Group and Services Advisory The Aboriginal Reference Group Committee is comprised of local Aboriginal residents, Aboriginal service The Community Development providers and community and Services Advisory Committee workers, and an Aboriginal Elders’ is comprised of two Councillors representative. The Reference as well as representatives from Group provides advice and community organisations. input on the development and implementation of Council’s The Committee reviews matters programs, policies, services and relating to the development and facilities that relate to the local implementation of Council’s Aboriginal community. programs, policies, services and facilities in the areas of: Recommendations are submitted to • Multicultural services the Community Development and • Aboriginal services Services Advisory Committee and • Aged services to Council. • Youth services • Access and inclusion • Community safety Major Events Advisory Committee Audit, Risk and The Major Events Advisory Committee replaced the former Improvement Committee Lunar New Year Advisory (ARIC) Committee and comprises of five Councillors and three community In 2016, the NSW Government representatives. The Committee adopted legislation which requires advises on major Council events every NSW Council to have an such as the Magic of Christmas, Audit, Risk and Improvement Australia Day Festival and the Committee (ARIC) by 2021, Lunar New Year Festival. mandating and defining the role and responsibilities of an ARIC.
Georges River Council adopted these requirements in 2016. The role and responsibility of ARIC is to advise Council on compliance, risk management, fraud control, financial management, governance, control framework, implementation of the Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program, strategies and business improvement related matters.
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BLAKEHURST WARD COUNCILLORS 2017/2018
Hurstville Ward Councillor Vince Badalati Councillor Nancy Liu Mortdale Ward Councillor Christina Wu Councillor Con Hindi Councillor Sam Elmir Councillor Sandy Grekas Councillor Kathryn Landsberry Councillor Warren Tegg T 0410 654 310 T 0424 617 831 Deputy Mayor Councillor Lou Konjarski E [email protected] E [email protected] T 0419 984 934 Political Party: Liberal Party Political Party: Independent E [email protected] Kogarah Ward Political Party: Australian Labor Party BEVERLY HILLS Councillor Stephen Agius Cr Elmir is a lifelong resident of the St First elected to Georges River Council First elected to Kogarah City Council KINGSGROVE Councillor Nick Katris George community and served as a serving as a Councillor 2004-2016 and Councillor Leesha Payor in September 2017, Cr Grekas has NARWEE Hurstville Ward Councillor on Kogarah Council from lived in the Georges River Area for 20 as Deputy Mayor 2007-2008. During this RIVERWOOD 2008 - 2012. He is involved in a number years. She is a high school teacher and time Cr Landsberry was chairperson of
HURSTVILLE of local charitable organisations and is also runs mentoring programs between several Committees and a member of all a proud sponsor the Kogarah Cougars businesses and Western Sydney high Council’s working parties. She has lived PEAKHURST PENSHURST Junior Rugby League Football Club. school students through the Australian in the Georges River Council area for Business Community Network. most of her life. Mortdale Ward Cr Elmir is passionate about improving Cr Grekas holds an undergraduate MORTDALE the liveability and facilities in the area. degree in Foreign Service from Cr Landsberry was elected as Georges Cr Elmir has initiated action through Georgetown University (USA), a River Council’s inaugural Deputy Mayor KOGARAH Council on a number of important Master’s degree in Public Policy in 2017, and is currently the chairperson issues such as; anti-social driving; ALLAWAH from the University of Sydney, and of the Community and Culture Standing Peakhurst Ward CARLTON requesting the installation of bike racks more recently, a Bachelor’s degree in Committee and a member of the K E E R and investigating alternate active Teaching (Secondary) from Charles Environment and Planning Standing C Kogarah Bay Ward
N SOUTH A P T Blakehurst Ward HURSTVILLE L transport models; identifying possible Sturt University. She has three children Committee. Cr Landsberry is committed A S PEAKHURST BEVERLEY PARK HEIGHTS HURSTVILLE GROVE locations for a new Regional Aquatic who are involved in local sports, and to representing the interests of Georges OATLEY Facility; and the creation of a Creative has been involved in the Oatley Public River Council residents, and ensuring KOGARAH Cultural Strategy. School P&C since 2010 and Port that Council’s policies, amenities and BAY Hacking High School P&C since 2017. infrastructure projects are of high quality, LUGARNO CARSS PARK Cr Elmir is focussed on ensuring strong and serve the community’s needs now, CONNELLS KYLE POINT BAY financial management of Council Cr Grekas is the Chair of the Assets and into the future. and will work towards fixing parking and Infrastructure Committee and the problems across local government area. Canterbury Bankstown – Georges River GEORGES RIVER BLAKEHURST SAN He plans to support the numerous local Bushfire Management Committee. She SOUCI sporting groups through the upgrade of is a strong community advocate and local amenities and sporting fields, and hopes to bring more Council investment supporting local small business through Blakehurst to local facilities that impact residents Peakhurst Ward the introduction and delivery of a ‘Small and families on a daily basis; facilities Business Action Plan’. such as parks, playgrounds, sporting Councillor Kevin Greene (Mayor) fields, aquatic/leisure centres, libraries Councillor Rita Kastanias and community centres. She believes Councillor Colleen Symington Blakehurst Ward that delivering better services for our residents should be a priority for Councillor Sam Elmir Council. Councillor Sandy Grekas Councillor Kathryn Landsberry (Deputy Mayor)
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HURSTVILLE WARD KOGARAH BAY WARD
Councillor Vince Badalati Councillor Nancy Liu Councillor Christina Wu Councillor Stephen Agius Councillor Nick Katris Councillor Leesha Payor T 0411 745 255 T 0400 681 188 T 0400 241 851 T 0419 556 023 T 0419 402 191 T 0419 616 898 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] Political Party: Australian Labor Party Political Party: Independent Political Party: Liberal Party Political Party: Liberal Party Political Party: Australian Labor Party Political Party: Kogarah Residents’ Association First elected to Hurstville City Council First elected to Hurstville City Council First elected to Hurstville City Council First elected to Kogarah City Council First elected to Kogarah City Council Cr Payor was first elected to Georges and served as a Councillor from serving as Councillor from 1999 and serving as a Councillor from 2012-2016. serving as Councillor from 2008-2016 serving as a Councillor for 22 years River Council following the local 2008-2016 and as Deputy Mayor from as Mayor for seven years from 2001- Cr Wu runs an accounting firm with her and as Mayor 2013-2014 and again in (five terms) from 1994-2016 and as government election in September 2017. 2004, 2005-2008 and then again from 2013-2014. Cr Liu has lived in the St husband and is of Chinese and Korean 2015-2016. Cr Agius has been a lifelong Mayor 2007-2008. Cr Katris has lived George Area for 17 years and holds 2015-2016. Cr Badalati has lived in descent, speaking both languages resident of Kogarah and has operated in Kogarah for around 30 years and Living in Kogarah Bay Ward for most of a Bachelor in Economics. Cr Liu is a the St George area since 1977 and is fluently. Cr Wu holds a Bachelor of Law a small business in the Kogarah CBD has worked as a Registered Architect in her life, as part of her active involvement small business owner, has run a locally committed to having no Council Rate Degree, a Master of Commerce with since 2001. Cr Agius holds a Bachelor private practice for over 35 years. in the local area, she has provided 20 owned business with her husband for rises above those determined by IPART a Major in Accounting and Minor in of Science and a Master of Chiropractic years of voluntary service to steering over 16 years and was involved in the and no fee increases for childcare Taxation Law from Sydney University from Macquarie University. Cr Agius has Cr Katris holds a Bachelor of Science committees of residents’ organisations establishment of the Local Chinese centres over the first term of the new as well as a Master of International served on many committees including – Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture to defend and support their interests and Chamber of Commerce. Cr Liu is a Council. He is focussed on doubling Business from the University of Assets and Services Committee, – Honours and a Masters in Urban and those of the wider community. the Council Pensioner rebate from $75 Justice of the Peace and has worked Wollongong. Environment and Planning Committee, Regional Planning. Cr Katris has also hard to represent the residents and to $150 and wants to help more young Community Services Committee, Audit completed the Bio Banking Assessors Currently, Cr Payor is serving on their interests while serving on Council. families by building more childcare Cr Wu has served on many Committees Committee, Joint Regional Planning Course and has a Certificate in Georges River Council's committees for centres. for the previous Hurstville City Council Panel (JRPP) and the Southern Sydney Mediation. Environment and Planning and Assets Cr Liu has participated in many Council and this experience includes chairing Region of Councils (SSROC). He also and Infrastructure, where she is working committees including Community both the Multicultural and Community served on the Implementation Advisory Cr Katris has sat on various Boards to ensure planning regulations and Services, Community Safety and the Safety Committee as well as co-chairing Committee to assist in the successful and Committees including the Building zoning restrictions are enforced, and the Lunar New Year Committees. As a the Lunar New Year Committee. smooth transition to the newly formed Regulations Advisory Council, the safety and access needs of residents are former Councillor she also served on Cr Wu will continue to make the Georges River Council after the Building Code of Australia Alternative addressed. the Implementation Advisory Committee Hurstville Ward a better place to live Hurstville and Kogarah Council’s Solutions Working Party of the from 2016-2017. Cr Liu had previous and work and is committed to protecting amalgamated. Department of Planning, and on the With this involvement and experience, experience as a member of many local our suburbs from inappropriate NSW Government’s Joint Regional she believes community wellbeing must resident organisations including the overdevelopment and in assisting Cr Agius has worked with many diverse Planning Panel for the Sydney East be at the heart of all planning decisions Penshurst Action Group and the former small businesses by reducing red tape. organisations and community groups, Region. Cr Katris is the Chairperson with community engagement at every South Hurstville Action Group. She She wants to fix parking problems by both personally and professionally, and of the Environment and Planning stage. has been active in many community introducing a Georges River Council his experience in operating a small Standing Committee and Community organisations including CanRevive and commuter parking Masterplan and to business has given him the first-hand Development Advisory Committee. Lions. upgrade the local hospital by working experience needed to understand closely with the NSW State Government the issues and concerns within our Cr Katris believes that ratepayers must Cr Liu is focussed on making the on the St George Hospital. community. Cr Agius knows how receive the best value for each dollar Georges River LGA a safer and more important it is to have these issues they contribute, and that Councillors dynamic place where all families can addressed by Council and is committed have the responsibility of protecting live, work, enjoy and grow together to delivering results to meet the the natural and built local environment, happily. She wants to make sure that expectations of the community. maintenance of infrastructure, provision there is openness and transparency of adequate open space and ensuring around Council’s decision making the best possible administration of processes and to build and promote Council's finances and expenditure. community spirit and culture through events and celebrations.
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MORTDALE WARD PEAKHURST WARD
Councillor Con Hindi Warren Tegg Councillor Lou Konjarski Councillor Kevin Greene Rita Kastanias Colleen Symington T 0408 383 783 T 0427 671 666 T 0421 188 896 Mayor T 0416 009 695 T 0409 546 202 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] T 9330 6020 E [email protected] E [email protected] Political Party: Liberal Party Political Party: Australian Labor Political Party: Independent E [email protected] Political Party: Liberal Party Political Party: Australian Labor Party Political Party: Australian Labor Party Party
Cr Hindi was first elected to Hurstville First elected to Georges River Council First elected to Georges River Council in Cr Greene was a member of the First elected to Hurstville City Council First elected to Georges River Council City Council in 2004 where at different in September 2017, Cr Tegg has been September 2017, Cr Konjarski has lived NSW Parliament from 1999-2011, serving as a Councillor 2012- in September 2017, Cr Symington has times, he served as a Councillor, the a lifelong resident of Penshurst and in the Georges River Area for 28 years. representing Georges River from 2016. Cr Kastanias has lived in the lived in the Georges River Area for 25 Deputy Mayor and the Mayor. He also currently works as the Director of He owns an Accounting and Taxation 1999-2007 and Oatley from 2007-2011. Peakhurst area for 28 years and runs years and has worked in small business, served for two years as the Vice- Policy at the Australian Manufacturing practice in Hurstville and was Treasurer He was the Minister for Community a business locally at Lugarno. She has owning and operating two patisserie/ President and for three years as a Workers' Union, where he campaigns of Hurstville Chamber of Commerce Services from 2007-2008, Minister recently served on the Georges River cafes in the St George Area for 20 Director for Local Government NSW. to protect workers' rights. He has from 2000-2013 and President from for Gaming, Racing and Sports from Implementation Advisory Committee as years. Cr Symington has worked as an Cr Hindi has lived in the local area for previously worked for the Minister for 2013-2015. Cr Konjarski is a public 2008-2011 and the Minister for Major a former Councillor in 2016-2017 and Electorate Officer for several Members of over 40 years and has been employed Communications and the Shadow accountant, Chartered tax advisor and Events from 2010-2011. First elected has supported local sporting groups the NSW Parliament and is now based at by a private/public electricity distribution Minister for Defence. Cr Tegg holds a registered tax and ASIC agent. He is to Georges River Council in September and various charities while serving as a Parliament assisting the Opposition Whip company for over 30 years. Cr Hindi a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor a fellow of the National Tax & Accountants' 2017, Cr Greene was also elected as Councillor at Hurstville. in the Legislative Assembly. holds a Bachelor of Engineering from of Arts at Sydney University, and a Association, Association of Taxation and Georges River Council’s inaugural Cr Symington holds a Bachelor of Sydney University and an Advanced Masters of Politics and Public Policy at Management Accountants and the Tax Mayor. Cr Greene has lived in the Cr Kastanias promises that Council Business with a Major in Catering and Diploma in Project Management from Macquarie University. Institute, formerly the Taxation Institute Georges River Area since 1965 and has will continually improve and deliver Hotel Management. the University of New England. He is of Australia. Cr Konjarski is a long time had a career as a teacher, assistant on community expectations regarding actively involved in local schools and Cr Tegg is on the Finance and sponsor and supporter of St George Principal, and Principal from 1981- strong financial management, Cr Symington is a member of the Assets churches and has raised money for the Governance, and Assets and Football Association, voluntarily assisting 1998. Cr Greene holds a Bachelor of convenient and affordable parking and and Infrastructure Standing Committee, Red Cross, Salvation Army and Infrastructure Standing Committees at grass roots level and has been Education and a Diploma of Teaching. working with Police to ensure a stronger the Finance and Governance Standing Camp Quality. and the Economic Development involved with the push for all weather local police presence and increased Committee and the Major Events Advisory Committee for Georges River sporting fields in our area. Whilst a member of NSW Parliament, enforcement. Advisory Committee. Cr Hindi has served on many Council Council. Cr Tegg wants to ensure Cr Greene was the Chairperson of the committees and has been the that Council looks after the basics Cr Konjarski has sat on various Public Works Committee from 2003- Cr Kastanias is committed to working Cr Symington feels extremely privileged Chairperson on the Planning and including roads, footpaths, parks and committees and helped to form the 2007 and a Member of the Stay Safe with sporting clubs, ensuring there to be representing the residents of Environment Committee, the Flood community spaces. He also wants to Safety Committee and Town Centre Committee from 1999-2003. Cr Greene is no overdevelopment in Lugarno/ Georges River LGA. Her intention is Management Committee, as well as make sure that Council is doing what it Committee sub committees with the has participated on other Committees Oatley and that the Lugarno and Oatley to ensure that Council services are Council’s Representative for Mortdale can to make residents’ lives easier. He Hurstville Chamber of Commerce. He including the Chair for the Hurstville Villages are maintained. She would like strengthened, supported, kept affordable Community Services. He has previously plans to address a range of important is committed to being a voice for the Centenary Sports Committee 1986, Council to secure funding to improve and that ultimately, residents feel that served as a Director on the St George policy issues affecting local residents, community on topics including parking, Hurstville Bicentennial Committee and water quality in the Georges River and they have a strong voice and can feel and Sutherland Business Enterprise including rental housing affordability, all weather sporting fields and stopping the Hurstville Mayoral Golf Committee/ to regenerate bushland in local parks. proud when they look around their local Centre. asbestos management and proper the sale of public assets. Cr Konjarski Pro Am 2001-current. Cr Kastanias supports better design community. governance at Council. will be making sure that the Council and planning management through continues to address the needs and Cr Greene believes it is Council’s community consultation and insists that expectations of all St George residents. responsibility to deliver the highest Private Certifiers uphold Council’s high standards of services to the community standards and codes. whilst providing and maintaining a beautiful natural environment for families to raise their children in.
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ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Jenny Ware General Counsel
Rebekah Schulz Executive Manager Executive Manager, Premium Facilities and Solicitor Internal Auditor Office of the General Properties Manager
Manager Manager Community David Tuxford Communications, Manager Library Manager Children’s and Cultural Director Community Customer Service and Services Services COMMUNITY Development and Culture Events
Carole Todd Manager Executive Manager Chief Information Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Governance and People and Culture Officer Office of the Chief Risk Management Operating Officer Gail Connolly COUNCIL General Manager
Meryl Bishop Manager Environment, Manager Development Manager Strategic Director Environment Health and Regulatory and Building Planning and Planning Services
Laurie O'Connor Executive Manager Manager Project Manager Infrastructure Director Assets and Engineering Operations Delivery Infrastructure
Marissa Racomelara Director Transformation and Change Program Coordinator Program Coordinator (Temporary Directorate)
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Transformation of Georges River Council
This chapter reports on our achievements as a new Council and highlights the exciting new direction we have embarked on.
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Transformation NEW COUNCIL overview IMPLEMENTATION FUND
Key projects Since the proclamation of Georges River Council, our transformation has been supported primarily by State Creating our Brand and Identity Government funding streams.
The visual identity of Georges River Council is an integral part of Council’s image. The New Council Implementation is divided into two categories: a The remaining $9m was allocated Fund (NCIF) is a $10m program Community Grants Program and to larger-scale priority infrastructure Following amalgamation, extensive community supporting the integration and Major Projects Program. Under and services that deliver long-term consultation led to the creation of Georges River transformation of functions and the Community Grants Program, economic and social benefits to the Council’s logo, a distinctive dragon in striking red, services. 27 community groups benefited community. Council has applied incorporating the Georges River and a Port Jackson from $1m of funding. Together they for a further $9.5m in funds under fig leaf. The dragon references the legend of Saint The Stronger Communities Fund generated projects to the value of the SCF to complete additional George, representing Council’s connection with the (SCF) provided Council with $10m approximately $3m. infrastructure projects over the next wider St George area and its aim to be a positive for the delivery of projects that financial year. Highlights of some leader for change. The Port Jackson fig leaf represents improve community infrastructure key projects are listed overleaf. the area’s rich Aboriginal heritage and the teal colour and services. The SCF program represents the Georges River itself.
The logo has been rolled out throughout the LGA, and can be found on signage on Council’s facilities and venues, front line staff uniforms and Council’s vehicle fleet. To ensure strong brand identity and consistency, street signs are in the process of being updated with a phased rollout.
Funded by NSW Government merger funds, Council’s mascot, Georgie the Dragon, was introduced to the community in Spring 2017 and has since appeared at numerous Council and community events including Australia Day and Lunar New Year Festivals, One Billion Rising and several school fetes. Georgie has proved extremely popular, particularly with young children.
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NEW COUNCIL IMPLEMENTATION FUND Key projects (continued)
Customer Service Improvements
A number of Customer Service improvements were Customer Feedback and New Customer Service delivered this year using a combination of NCIF funds and existing operational budgets, these included: Complaints Management Policy positions
In July 2017, Council adopted a Customer Feedback Following a restructure of the Customer Customer Service: and Complaints Management Policy. This policy Service Team, two Customer Service Team Service Delivery Review establishes a framework to enable the handling of all Leader roles and two Customer Advocate forms of feedback in a consistent, fair and professional roles were created to address operational In March 2018, Council commissioned an independent manner. Acknowledging and actioning feedback needs and better support other Directorates Customer Service: Service Delivery Review to demonstrates Council's commitment to becoming to improve the customer experience. conduct focus groups with customers, review a leading, people-focused organisation delivering Council’s customer service offerings, examine how outstanding results for our community and City. Since My Services portal well our current service delivery meets the needs the implementation of this Policy, service standards have improved, particularly for complex complaints that of our community, and identify ways to improve the Customers can experience a more customer experience. The findings from the external concern multiple issues and/or involve multiple Council business units. personalised view of Council’s website review recommended a program of change for the through the My Services portal. Using My whole organisation to achieve best practice customer Services, customers can enter a property service delivery in alignment with Council’s goals and New Call Centre Software address to discover details about waste values. As a result, a two year Customer Experience collection times, local facilities and parks, (CX) Transformation Program has been established to Council’s call centre software was upgraded to an relevant ward councillors, and local events. achieve best practice customer service delivery. omni-channel system this year to allow for quicker The portal can also be used to raise a service response times to customers during peak periods. request with Council. Customer Service Pop-Up Stalls
Monthly Customer Service ‘pop up’ stalls were Improvement to Council forms established in December 2017. The stalls rotate throughout the Wards to increase Council’s visibility, 131 forms on Council’s website were reviewed, provide additional opportunities for the community to re-branded and simplified to 84 forms. Forms were access Council staff for information and advice, and designed in an easier to use format, with 17 smart learn about relevant programs and services such forms being created that can be completed online. as community grants, library programs and waste education.
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NEW COUNCIL IMPLEMENTATION FUND Key projects (continued) Building a strong organisational culture
As an amalgamated Council, we are working We also held the first of our annual all-staff conferences strategically to integrate and grow a positive, high- this year - the River Run. The River Run aimed to performing culture by introducing innovative staff engage and motivate staff, launching a theme of focussed practices and a Council-wide Learning growth, both personally and professionally. It also Program: Ready Set Grow! further strengthened and embedded a strong and positive culture across Council, communicating key Using NCIF funding and our existing learning and corporate knowledge and enabling staff to network development budget, we worked with staff to identify across the organisation. The conference featured four the organisation we wanted and our Mission and interactive workshops with gamification and design- Values. These are embedded into our recruitment and thinking, which saw Council’s own staff build a Reward performance review processes so that our customers and Recognition Program – ‘Shine Bright Rewards’. receive a consistent level of service. We are positioning Council to become an employer of choice within our Through our Shine Bright Rewards program, more than community and industry. In March 2018, a staff survey 50 staff were recognised for demonstrating excellence indicated that over 83% of our staff look forward to across our values. coming to work. We are also encouraging development of a social The Ready Set Grow! Learning Program is a strategic culture by supporting staff to participate in the inter- approach to the development of staff through council Johnny Warren soccer tournament, and by integrating on-the-job experiences and stretch holding regular charity fundraising morning teas. projects, coaching and formal learning opportunities. The program offers staff development across six key themes: Project Management; Systems and Technology; Customer Experience and Communication; Work Health and Safety/ Wellbeing; and Corporate Governance and Leadership.
In addition, Council entered the 2018 Local Government Professionals Australasian Management Challenge (AMC). The AMC is an innovative development program that provides real-life local government experiences and challenges that a senior management team may encounter. Senior leaders gave up their time to help coach and mentor a team of staff to be more effective in the way they think, lead, communicate, negotiate, analyse and engage. Following last year’s success, Council will be entering a team in the 2019 competition.
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NEW COUNCIL IMPLEMENTATION FUND Key projects (continued) Enhanced Corporate Systems
We have scrutinised the way we work to incorporate process improvements to critical functions such as accounts payable, rates, procurement and our after- hours service provision. Our after-hours service was moved to a single service provider this year which resulted in improved service standards and a more consistent approach to managing enquiries outside our normal business hours.
2017/2018 saw the introduction of integrated financial reporting and rating systems to support a breadth of Council activities including payments, customer requests and regulatory functions. This reduction in red tape allows us to deliver services more efficiently.
A number of in-house improvements were made, including mapping 500 of our business processes and consolidating 28 technical applications to streamline how we do business and reduce red tape. A new intranet for staff was developed, making it easier for them to access information such as policies, forms and key applications.
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STRONGER Communities Fund Hurstville Oval Velodrome, Hurstville Council restored the Hurstville Oval Velodrome, returning the historic venue to a first class facility for Key projects cyclists. This was made possible through grant funding provided to St George Cycling Club and Cycling NSW. In undertaking this project, Council rehabilitated the course Timothy Reserve, Hurstville by correcting the surface of the track with an asphalt overlay. The resurfacing of this venue will reignite the Council awarded $50,000 to St George Arts and presence of competitive cycling in Hurstville and the Entertainment Centre Inc. to install a 150 metre square local area. rubber softfall surface and shade structure in Timothy Street Reserve, Hurstville. This provides a safe, levelled and all-weather area in the park for many activities such as dancing, exercise and tai chi. St George Arts and Entertainment Centre Inc.together with many other community groups and individuals, practise singing and dancing at Timothy Reserve several times a week. The space allows residents, including seniors groups, Carss Cottage Museum, Carss Park to maintain a high level of activity and opportunity to connect with other park users and ethnic groups. A shade structure was constructed at Carss Cottage Museum, Carss Park, providing relief for visitors especially in the warmer months. Carss Cottage Museum, together with the park, is to be protected as a place of beauty with a permanent conservation order placed on the area in 1988.
Poulton Park, Connells Point
Council resurfaced the fields at Poulton Park in Connells Park, making the grounds safer for local sporting clubs, saving the ground from unnecessary wear and tear and increasing the lifespan of the grounds. The popular park currently provides grounds for football and netball, plus passive recreation for the community.
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GRANT SUCCESS Grants paid to Council during 2017/2018 Purpose Grant Provider Amount $ In addition to the funding received from the NCIF and SCF, Council successfully applied for a number of Federal and State Government Capital Projects grants in 2017/2018 to assist with provision of facilities and services to the community. Council received nearly $8m in grant funding for operational Blackspot Program – Commercial Rd Widening; Dept. of Transport 474,802 projects and just over $5.7m in grants for capital projects. Roundabout Belmore Rd A further $10.5m in grant funds was awarded under the Office of Local Regional Roads Repair Program Dept. of Transport 600,000 Government Stronger Communities Fund from the Department of Planning and Environment for a variety of infrastructure projects with Block Grant – Traffic Facilities, Road Renewal Dept. of Transport 683,000 funding to be received in the new financial year. Regional Roads – Roundabout Francis St and Dept. of Transport 102,000 Colvin Ave Carlton Grants paid to Council during 2017/2018 Gannons and Olds Parks Cricket Facilities Dept. of Planning and Environment 11,500 Purpose Grant Provider Amount $ Gannons and Olds Parks Cricket Facilities Dept. Premier and Cabinet 52,500 Operational Gannons and Olds Parks Cricket Facilities Cricket NSW 34,000 Financial Assistance Grant NSW Local Government Grants Commission 4,174,701 Roads to Recovery – Resurface Roads Dept. of Infrastructure and Transport 1,000,134
Rates Pensioner Rebate Subsidy Dept. of Planning and Environment 1,004,802 Safer Streets – Cctv Installation Dept. of Industry, Innovation and Science 146,080
Aged & Disability Worker Subsidy and Programs Ageing, Disability and Home Care 84,101 Restoring Riverwood Wetlands NSW Environment Trust 16,780 Youth Worker Subsidy and Programs Dept. of Family and Community Services 42,116 Riverwood Wetlands Habitat Development And NSW Dept of Industry 15,000 Management PJ Ferry Reserve Community Hall Upgrade Dept. of Infrastructure and Regional 5,000 Development Oatley Park Adventure Playground Dept. of Planning and Environment 1,000,000 Childcare - Childcare Benefit - Subsidy Fee Relief Dept. of Education, Employment and 1,163,639 Peakhurst Park Synthetic Field NSW Liquor and Gaming 270,000 Workplace Relations Carss Park Foreshore Dept. of Industry, Innovation and Science 645,000 Childcare - Salary Subsidies Dept. of Family and Community Services 66,391 Oatley Boat Ramp Renewal Dept. of Transport 275,015 Childcare - South Hurstville Kindergarten - Dept. of Family and Community Services 386,623 Operational Subsidy and Disability Programs Drinking Fountain NSW Health 5,000 Library Services - Operational and Local Priority State Library of NSW 381,187 Dover Park East – Pontoon Renewal NSW Dept of Industry – Crown Lands 75,000 Projects Myles Dunphy Boardwalk Dept. of Industry, Innovation and Science 180,000 Contribution towards Street Lighting Dept. of Transport 328,000 Woodville Park Amenities Building Dept. of Infrastructure and Regional Develop 138,568 Bus Route Subsidy Dept. of Transport 69,281 Sub-Total 5,724,379 Small Business Month NSW Dept of Industry 5,000 Total Grants 13,718,202 Australian Apprenticeships Subsidy Dept. of Education and Training 7,500 Companion Animals Office of Local Government 26,221 Better Waste and Recycling Fund NSW Environment Protection Authority 152,275 Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme – Jubilee Office of Local Government 92,986 Park – Loan Interest Tree Management – Biosecurity Pests and Greater Sydney Local Land Services 4,000 Diseases Training Sub-Total 7,993,823
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GRANTs awarded
In 2017/2018, Council distributed nearly $1m to the community through grants and subsidies programs covering illegal dumping removal, community facility use, natural resource management, heritage funding, and charity and community projects
Grants awarded in 2017/2018 Purpose Amount $ (rounded to the nearest $) S356 - Additional Donations $34,682
RID Squad Illegal Dumping $80,000
Georges River CCC $58,197 Heritage Building Grants $30,000 Community Grants Program $399,721 Community Facilities Rental Subsidy $171,330 Donations and Outgoing Sponsorship $175,174
Free Tree Giveaways $11,764 Total $960,868
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A shift towards transforming our City
In a new partnership with the Places: Urban Oasis’ project A key focus of the Directorate will University of New South Wales which will provide an enhanced be to develop a 30-year City Vision (UNSW), Council has invested in tree canopy in our town centres to and a City Reputation Strategy. smart technology solutions which deliver an improved experience for The combined strength of our will lead to improved community users that will benefit both residents two strategic centres (Kogarah spaces. Memorial Square Hurstville and local businesses. We have and Hurstville), supported by a and Olds Park Mortdale were strategically selected town centres strong Council, will continue to chosen for the Smart Social Spaces to become scenic destinations transform the Georges River area initiative after a successful funding that drive the local economy. This over the coming decade. The new application for the Department of will improve air quality and reduce Directorate will provide Council with Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Smart the urban heat island effect. To an opportunity to strategically plan Cities and Suburbs Program. complement this and further for the City, focusing on its unique capitalise on smart infrastructure identity, competitive advantage and The installation of new smart technology, Council and UNSW strong community relationships. street furniture and healthy living have prepared a second Smart hardware, designed to improve Cities and Suburbs Program grant We have commenced planning to healthy and connected living, has submission to fund ‘Chill Out attract investment, business and commenced. Spaces’ in three town centres. trade, a skilled workforce, students and visitors for events. The Strategy Council’s early adoption of Smart technology will be used to will focus on developing Hurstville smart infrastructure has meant monitor environmental and social as the cultural heart of the City the community will benefit from impacts to inform strategies and a vibrant destination. It will innovative solutions which provide on improving urban health and also shape Kogarah as a premier long term and tangible benefits. livability. This emphasis on new medical and research hub. The current initiative will provide ways of thinking has provided the opportunities to harmonise asset foundations for an ongoing portfolio management and behaviour of innovation, service excellence mapping so we can better and robust, productive relationships understand the needs of our for our City. Over the next year community. An example of this a new Directorate will focus on Rahmat H, Marshall N, et al. (2018). ‘ includes bins with fill monitoring positioning the Georges River area Smart City Initiatives: A Catalyst for technology to make waste collection and the Council as a strong and Meaningful Collaboration’, Proceedings of more efficient. influential entity in both the Sydney Smart and Sustainable Built Environment Metropolitan Region and in New (SASBE) Conference, Sydney, Council has initiated ‘The Cool South Wales. 04 Dec 2018 - 07 Dec 2018.
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Our achievements
This chapter reports on achievements and progress against the 2017/2018 Operational Plan for Georges River Council.
A full report can be found on Council's website.
The 2017/2018 Operational Plan outlines key performance indicators and actions under the following strategies and themes.
ORGANISATIONAL PRIORITIES 3.1 Stronger Councils 3.2 Corporate Measures 3.3 Strategic Direction
THEMES 3.4 Assets and Infrastructure 3.5 Environment and Planning 3.6 Community and Culture 3.7 Office of the Chief Operating Officer
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STRONGER COUNCILS
In developing guidelines for newly merged Councils, the NSW Government defined a Strong Council as an organisation that“delivers results for its community, builds successful partnerships and has the leadership, culture, people and capabilities to make this happen”. ACHIEVEMENTS
89% 95% of customers satisfied of Council's with Council’s performance 137 capital projects 19% increase delivered on time and within budget from the previous year
$438,365 44.5% savings target increase in staff satisfaction surpassed by 30 June 2017 $812,000 90% identified savings of staff committed to the success of Council
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CORPORATE MEASURES
ACHIEVEMENTS
86% of correspondence responded to within 14 days EXCEEDING THE 80% TARGET
63% REDUCTION IN LOST TIME INJURIES
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STRATEGIC COMMUNITY STRATEGIC DIRECTION PLAN YOUR 2018-2028 ACHIEVEMENTS SAY
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au Community Strategic Plan Georges River Your Say
In April 2018 a full suite of draft Council’s online engagement tool Integrated Planning and Reporting ‘Your Say’ was established, as was documents were publicly exhibited. a panel of interested community x This included Council’s first members to participate in ongoing Community Strategic Plan (CSP) consultation activities. At 30 June which identifies the main priorities 2018 there were 279 participants and aspirations of the community for on the Your Say panel. Your Say the next 10 years. has been utilised to engage the 95% 44 community on 20 projects since it of Council’s 277 PEOPLE Community engagement activities was established including: Resolutions addressed Council meetings were undertaken to inform the plan, • Carss Bush Park Reserve including: were considered in meetings open • Community Strategic Plan, • 603 telephone surveys to the public Delivery Program, Operational • 10 pop-up stalls Plan and Resource Strategy • 2 community visioning • Kogarah North Precinct Public workshops Domain Plan • Lugarno Spring Festival pop-up • Mayor and Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy • Playgrounds Replacement 68% 100% satisfied NSW Government's Council’s decisions are being requirements made in the best interests of the for merged councils community 13% increase wereo c mpleted from the previous year
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) How our planned projects progressed in 2017/2018
COMPLETE NOT STARTED ON TRACK ACTION REQUIRED CANCELLED DEFERRED T ! X e 17 ¯ 9 ¯ ¯ ¯ The table below highlights how each project in our Operational Plan 2017/2018 progressed throughout the year
Program/Project Status Comment Program/Project Status Comment Sound Organisational Health Outstanding Service Provision Staff Communication and Engagement Strategy Review Services and Adopt Service Portfolio Staff Learning and Development Program Evaluate and Prioritise Digital Service Requirements Legal Disputes Training for Regulatory and Compliance Staff Improve Council's Leasing and Licensing Arrangements T
Providing Evidence in Court Training Program for Town Planning Staff Jubilee Stadium and Facilities Plan of Management T
Strong Performance Robust Community Relationships Organisational Capability Program T Communicate Benefits of Merged Council to Residents and Businesses Register of Significant Legal Advices Community Engagement Program Prioritise In-house Litigation Resolution of Class 1 Merit Appeals through Alternative Dispute Resolution Review Council's Property Portfolio and Property Registers T
Manage Council's Statutory Property Dealings T
Strategic Capacity Deliver and Monitor Benefits of Transformation Program T Monitor and Report the NSW Government Merger Deliverables Implement the Enterprise Risk Management Strategy Build Council's Identity and Profile as a Strong and Reputable Council Planning Proposal for 35 River Road Oatley (former Oatley Bowling Club site) T Masterplan for Hurstville Civic Precinct Planning Proposal for Hurstville Civic Precinct T
Development of Hurstville Centre Plaza for Community Open Space T Meet Integrated Planning Framework requirements Transition to New Council Program
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ASSETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ACHIEVEMENTS
$2.472m 224.74 243 of grant funding tonnes of waste diverted from waterways ITEMS TABLED for Assets and Infrastructure at the Traffic Advisory Committee, projects and with 90% of actions completed $31.4m of works awarded for Assets and Infrastructure projects 70,441 square metres $1,178,100 of roads resheeted (5.7km) drainage works relating to drainage applications 27 central business centres cleaned daily 20 Disability Discrimination Act 2-3 week compliant bus stops installed cleaning cycle delivered for street, footpath and public domain areas 281 parks, nature strips and road islands maintained on a 3 weekly cycle 60 61 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU ourc a hIEvements Georges River Council Annual Report 2017/2018
Assets and infrastructure ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) How our planned projects progressed in 2017/2018
COMPLETE NOT STARTED ON TRACK BEHIND SCHEDULE CANCELLED DEFERRED T ! X e 9 ¯ 9 2 ¯ ¯ The table below highlights how each project in our Operational Plan 2017/2018 progressed throughout the year
Program/Project Status Comment Infrastructure Plus Program T
Commence Penshurst Park Sporting Hub T
Amenity Building Upgrades and other projects as part of T the Stronger Communities Funding Program Jubilee Park Adventure Playground Implement Gannons Park Masterplan works ! Wet weather delayed civil works, with the National Tree Day Bush Regeneration Jubilee Park Adventure project being completed in August 2018. Council is committed to reducing Over 100 committed volunteers Playground the city’s carbon footprint, and the have helped Council this year The multi-million dollar Jubilee Kogarah Library Customer Service Upgrades T planting of native trees is one way to with ongoing bush regeneration Park Adventure Playground was help achieve this goal. Over 3,200 projects at 16 sites across our completed in January 2018. The Refurbishment Works at Sans Souci Pool T plants were given away during LGA including sites in Connells new playground features a skywalk, 2017/2018 as part of the National Point, Hurstville Grove, Kyle bike track, junior swings, flying Roads Program Tree Day and giveaway, with 750 Bay, Lugarno, Oatley, Peakhurst, foxes, multipurpose sport courts, Stormwater and Drainage Works Program ! External stakeholders experienced delays trees, shrubs and perennials planted Riverwood and South Hurstville. picnic and barbeque areas, outdoor at Moore Reserve. which led to postponed commencement of gym equipment and walking tracks. works, which will be completed in the first half of 2018/2019.
Improve and enhance Memorial Square T
Floodplain Risk Management Programs T
Street Tree Management Strategy T Asset Management Policy Asset Management Strategy Review CCTV Camera Network Passenger Vehicle Fleet Policy Depot Consolidation Strategy T Parks and Recreation Areas Beautification Program Consolidate Cleansing Business Unit Poster Removal Program for Central Business Centres
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ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING
ACHIEVEMENTS
31,482 801 412 tonnes penalty notices Companion Animals of rubbish collected under Georges and returned to owners River Combined Programs (383 dogs and 29 cats) (Residential Waste) 209 warning notices issued for parking in school zones
100% 10 Noise, odour, land and water Permanent pollution requests investigated 11 10 Schools Mobile participating in NSW Keep Australia cameras monitoring Beautiful Enviro-mentors Program illegal dumping (2,073 students)
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ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) How our planned projects progressed in 2017/2018
COMPLETE NOT STARTED ON TRACK BEHIND SCHEDULE CANCELLED DEFERRED T ! X e 3 ¯ 5 3 ¯ ¯ The table below highlights how each project in our Operational Plan 2017-2018 progressed throughout the year
Program/Project Status Comment Manage Staff Workload for Development Application Assessments T
Customer Service Program on Development and Building Matters T Urban Redesign Strategy for Hurstville Town Centre Kempt Field Plan of Management Georges River Car Parking Strategy T
Kempt Field Plan of Heritage Grants Hurstville Town Centre Beverly Hills Masterplan ! Management Council awarded funding for 17 Urban Redesign Strategy Economic Development Strategy T projects under its Heritage Grants The Kempt Field Plan of The Hurstville Town Centre Urban Program of Business Events with St George Business Chamber ! Council provided support of Program in 2017/2018 with a Management was adopted by Redesign Strategy was adopted by $30,000 and in kind support Council in November 2017. combined value of $45,000. Council in June 2018. The strategy for office accommodation The Plan ensures that Kempt Field reviews and updates the existing to St George Business will continue to be used as an development standards with an aim Chamber as part of a Deed area of active open space while to provide workable and consistent of Agreement signed on 24 providing increased opportunities built form outcomes in the Hurstville January 2017. and improvements to passive City Centre. Employment Lands Study T recreation facilities (e.g. walking paths, picnic and barbeque areas, Report on Planning Proposals children’s playground and a dog ! Progress on this has been off-leash area). Urban Forest Strategy and Implementation Plan delayed as resources have been focused on Water and Energy Management and prioritising Waste Contracts.
A request for quote has been sought for measuring the canopy enhancement activities.
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COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
ACHIEVEMENTS
Lunar New Year Festival 2018 An estimated crowd of 50,000 turned out to welcome in the Year of the Dog at Georges River Council’s Lunar New Year Festival held in $1,465 860 856,799 Forest Road. in grants and items borrowed This event is believed to be the 400 biggest Lunar New Year Festival donations from libraries children held outside the Sydney CBD. For awarded to the community cared for weekly in Council’s the first time in the festival’s history, Child Care Centres there was a vibrant street parade along Forest Road with custom- Rating of made Lunar New Year floats. Council-operated The festival site was extended Child Care Centres for this year's festival to include 90 market stalls and to allow for Carss Park Narani more amusement rides and kids’ Child Care Centre activities. Meeting National Standards Hurstville Early Learning Meeting National Standards 69,155 21,694 Jack High Child Care library members Centre hours Meeting National Standards of hire of Council-owned community facilities Ocean Street Kindergarten Meeting National Standards Penshurst Long Day Care Exceeding National Standards South Hurstville Kindergarten Exceeding National Standards
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Inaugural Georges River Hurstville Entertainment Starlight Cinema and Art Prize Centre Programming Night Markets The inaugural Georges River Art Hurstville Entertainment Centre Throughout February and March, Prize was held in November and (HEC) hosted 815 events during Council staged the Starlight Cinema December 2017. 328 submissions 2017/2018 with 166,826 people series in various locations across were received across four attending. The HEC team produced the local government area. People categories, with 40 works selected 26 custom events with 21,666 were invited to pack a picnic dinner, for the painting prize, seven for the people in attendance. bring a rug or low fold-out chairs, sculpture prize and 53 for the young and enjoy a meal under the stars artist prizes. The adult works (18+ HEC have diversified the range while enjoying an entertaining years) were displayed at Hurstville of performances taking place to film. There were a number of food Museum & Gallery, with the youth include well-known comedians, vendors to choose from on site. works (7-17 years) displayed children's performers including The at Kogarah Library and Service Wiggles, youth music events (under Additionally, Council held night Centre. 18s) and WWF Wrestling. markets in March at Kogarah Town Square and Hurstville. Over 1,500 people came to view the These events were designed to exhibition, with the opening events provide the community a selection drawing approximately 180 people. of accessible and entertaining activities across more of its suburbs and public spaces.
70 71 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU ourc a hIEvements Georges River Council Annual Report 2017/2018 community and culture ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) How our planned projects progressed in 2017/2018
COMPLETE NOT STARTED ON TRACK BEHIND SCHEDULE CANCELLED DEFERRED T ! X e 14 ¯ 1 2 ¯ ¯ The table below highlights how each project in our Operational Plan 2017/2018 progressed throughout the year
Program/Project Status Comment Harmonise Payment Systems for Child Care Centres Transition to School Forum Children's Services Strategy Home Library Service Delivery Plan Implement New Library Management System Implement Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technologies Implement Upgraded Public Access computers at Hurstville and ! Rollout postponed due to Penshurst Libraries a delay in project-specific resources. Project finalised in July 2018. Implement Library Management Strategy ! All actions for Year One have been completed, with the exception of the Library Service Review. The contractor initially engaged for this was unable to deliver the project and an alternative supplier was sought. Georges River Aquatic Facilities Strategy Inaugural Georges River Art Prize Museum & Gallery Collection Management and Conservation Policy Artistic Direction Policy for Entertainment Centre Venues T Review CCTV Camera Network Disability Inclusion Action Plan Venue Hire Grants Program Events Management Policy and Events Management Strategy Customer Service Strategy
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
ACHIEVEMENTS
$20.9 80,000 49 million new visits contracts awarded over $150,000 valued at $45.4m positive net Operating Result to Council’s website each month
$23.1 100% 92% million formal access ICT Strategic Capital Grants directed towards applications Plan projects funding major community under GIPA processed on time completed this year infrastructure in accordance with statutory requirements
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED)
How our planned projects progressed in 2017/2018
COMPLETE NOT STARTED ON TRACK BEHIND SCHEDULE CANCELLED DEFERRED T ! X e 3 ¯ 5 3 ¯ ¯ The table below highlights how each project in our Operational Plan 2017/2018 progressed throughout the year
Program/Project Status Comment Procurement Policy Website improvements Work Health and Safety Risk Management Policy and Risk Management Strategy Council’s website had a 65% Council launched a Safety community satisfaction rating due Innovation Program whereby staff Work Placement and Traineeship Program to an increase in online services could submit innovative safety ideas such as live streaming of Council for consideration of Council funding. Workforce Strategy Meetings, My Services page, online Over 15 ideas were submitted, from Information Management Technology Strategy bookings, and the Georges River telescopic sampling systems for Council Libraries website, all of Health Inspectors, LED Headlamps which provide the community more for the Cleansing Team, drones for open access to Council. Building Surveyors and Tree Crews through to hydraulic change tables, hydraulic trailers and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits for Development Control Officers.
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STATUTORY INFORMATION
This chapter includes information of the Government Acts and Regulations that Council is required to include in its Annual Report
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RATES AND CHARGES WRITTEN OFF COUNCILLORS EXPENSES AND PROVISION OF Rates and charges written off (2017/2018 year) FACILITIES 2017/2018
Description Legislation Amount ($) Expenditure Cost Notes Provision of dedicated office equipment allocated to $13,500.16 Includes laptops, mouse, 1 Mandatory Pensioner Rebate - Rates and Domestic S575/577 of LG Act 1993 1,885,665.99 councillors insurance, phones Waste Charges Telephone call and data usage made by councillors $4,851.87 Georges River Council Voluntary Pensioner Rebate - S582 of the LG Act 1993 565,293.29 Attendance of Councillors at conferences and seminars $13,598.19 Rates & Domestic Waste Charges Training of councillors and provision of skill $11,258.51 Rateable to Non Rateable S555/556 of the LG Act 1993 - development
General Abandonments S567 of the LG Act 1993 and S131 of 373.73 Interstate visits by councillors - the Local Government Regulations Overseas visits by councillors -
Postponed Rates S595 of the LG Act 1993 6,663.20 Expenses of any spouse, partner or other person - Expenses involved in the provision of care for a child/ $530.00 Postponed Rates Interest Charges S595 of the LG Act 1993 4,400.32 immediate family member
TOTAL $2,462,396.53 Other -
1 Mandatory Pensioner Rebate - Rates and Domestic Waste Charges 1,885,665.99 Council Reimbursed Pensioner Subsidy 1,037,116.29 Net Cost of Mandatory Rebate to Council 848,549.70
OVERSEAS VISITS REPRESENTING COUNCIL
In November 2017, Council’s Acting Director In May 2018, Council’s Environmental and Open Community and Culture, Rebekah Schulz and Space Projects Officer, Mr Thomas Heath went to Manager Community and Cultural Development, Scott Hong Kong to attend and present at the Second Andrew went to Nepal as part of the Nepal Fellowship International Workshop on Eco-shoreline Designs for Project coordinated and funded by Local Government Sustainable Coastal Development. All registration, air Professionals Australia. fares and accommodation costs were covered by the Conference convenors. The aim of the Nepal Fellowship program is to build the capacity of local government professionals in Nepal by creating a bridge between the local government sectors of Australia and Nepal, allowing participants to share experiences and expertise.
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CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR AMOUNTS GREATER THAN $150,000 * *inclusive of GST
Nature of Service Name of Contractor Total Amount Payment Type Nature of Service Name of Contractor Total Amount Payment Type Payable (Incl. GST) Payable (Incl. GST)
Kogarah Contract - Construction of a New Homann Constructions $191,807.00 Contract T17/040 - Jubilee Oval Roof Rectification Murphys Group Services Pty $327,818.04 Contract Toilets Facility – Oatley Bay Boat Ramp Works Ltd
Kogarah Contract - Drainage Culvert State Asphalt Services Pty $258,363.87 Contract T17/044 - Design and Construction of Renworx Pty Ltd $736,665.31 Contract Construction and Ancillary Works - Harris Ltd Drainage, Irrigation and Resurfacing of and Nelson Streets, Sans Souci Harold Fraser Oval
T17/003 - Construction of Roundabout on Mack Civil Pty Ltd $235,870.00 Contract T17/046 - Cambridge Street, Penshurst - Citywide Civil Engineering $821,107.10 Contract Kingsway, Kingsgrove Construction of a 750mm Stormwater Pipe (NSW) Pty Ltd
T17/004 - Refurbishment of new public Sullivans Constructions $394,185.00 Contract T17/047 - Construction of Traffic Ally Civil $278,388.00 Contract amenities at Lower Gannons Park and Management Devices Oatley Park Q17/011 - RFID for Georges River Bibliotheca Australia Pty Ltd $414,337.00 LGP Vendor T17/008 - Playground Replacement – Proludic Pty Ltd $163,950.60 Contract Libraries Panel – Contract Taylor Reserve and Caledonia Crescent no. LGP309-2 as per s55 of the T17/010 - Provision of Cleaning Services International Cleaning $235,149.08 Contract LG Act Services Q16/036 - VoIP Unified Communications Generation-e Productivity $190,162.50 LGP Vendor Academy Services $272,709.24 Contract and Network Switch Upgrade Solutions Pty Ltd Panel Contract
T17/012 - Construction of Dover Park Total Earth Care Pty Ltd $259,721.00 Contract CMA/00363 - Library Services Integrated Civica Pty Ltd $436,174.75 Contract West Foreshore, Princes Highway, Library Management System Blakehurst T17/039 - Sans Souci Pool Concrete Dapcor Building Services Pty $1,071,300.50 Contract T17/013 - Chivers Hill Shopping Centre KK Consultants T/A KK Civil $475,062.50 Contract Remediation and Refurbishment Works Ltd Footpath Upgrade Engineering T18/001 - Construction of Parking Bays at KK Civil Engineering $218,460.00 Contract T17/014 - Design and Construct of Total Earth Care Pty Ltd $166,874 Contract Hedley Street Riverwood Riverwood Wetlands Restoration T17/025 - Construction of the Penshurst Lanskey Construction Pty Ltd $6,085,200.00 Contract T17/015 - Gannons Park Water Quality Civil Constructions Pty Ltd $2,290,853.40 Contract Park Indoor Cricket Centre Improvement and Stormwater Harvesting Scheme – Stage 1 T17/050 - Sans Souci Pool Plant Room Sullivans Constructions Pty $1,279,472.40 Contract and Amenities Ltd T17/018 - Construction of Central Plaza KK Consultants T/A KK Civil $3,915,895.50 Contract Engineering T17/027 - Construction of New Amenities Jag Building & Bricklaying $251,251.00 Contract Building at Oatley Memorial Gardens Pty Ltd T17/022 - Construction of a Roundabout KK Consultants T/A KK Civil $172,062 Contract at Belmore Road and Clarendon Road, Engineering T17/036 - Construction of Harold Fraser Kellyville Building Pty Ltd $2,535,008.10 Contract Peakhurst Oval Community Pavilion
T17/023 - Georges River Car Parking Parking and Traffic $197,087.00 Contract T17/048 - Cromdale Street, Mortdale - Antoun Civil Engineering $1,799,138.10 Contract Strategy for Business Zoned Land Consultants Pty Ltd Drainage Culvert Upgrade (Aust) Pty Ltd
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CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR AMOUNTS GREATER THAN $150,000 * (continued) *inclusive of GST
Nature of Service Name of Contractor Total Amount Payment Type Nature of Service Name of Contractor Total Amount Payment Type Payable (Incl. GST) Payable (Incl. GST)
T18/010 - Forest Road Hurstville - Twin Connect Pty Ltd $627,022.00 Contract T17/037 - Kogarah Library Roof Murphys Remedial Builders $328,843.59 Contract Upgrade Stage 2 - Undergrounding Rectification Pty Ltd overhead power lines T18/015 - Waste Processing, Green SUEZ Recycling and $6,196,676.70 Contract T18/014 - Georges River Council Ally Property Services Pty Schedule of Three years Waste Processing and the collection and Recovery Pty Ltd $1,452,000 Preferred Suppliers – Civil Construction Ltd (Ally Civil) Rates Contract from disposal of Park and Litter Bins $452,457.72 Works 1/07/2018 to KK Consultants Pty Ltd T/A 30/06/2021 T17/029 - Refurbishment of Olds Park Jag Building & Bricklaying $489,390 Contract KK Civil Engineering with an option Amenities Building Pty Ltd to extend the Dxcore Pty Ltd Contract for T17/031 - Construction of Peakhurst Park Sullivans Construction (Aust.) $1,183,102.10 Contract a further two Amenities Building Pty Ltd Stateline Asphalt Pty Ltd periods of twelve months T17/034 - Refurbishment of Amenities and Sullivans Construction (Aust.) $411,291.10 Contract The Trustee for the Awada each subject Construction of Adult Change Facility at Pty Ltd Civil Family Trust (Awada Civil) to a Council Carss Park Ezy Pave Pty Ltd resolution. T17/049 - Provision of an Overland Flow WMA Water Pty Ltd $154,202.40 Contract T18/016 - Forest Road Hurstville - KK Consultants Pty $988,872.50 Contract Risk Management Study and Plan for Footpath Upgrade - Stage 2 Ltd trading as KK Civil Hurstville, Mortdale and Peakhurst Wards Engineering T18/019 - Construction of Stormwater KK Consultants Pty Ltd T/A $536,085 Contract T18/017 - Georges River Council - Insituform Pacific Pty Ltd $217,801.12 Contract Drainage Infrastructure KK Civil Engineering Stormwater Pipe Relining Works T18/027 - Construction of New Amenities Jag Building & Bricklaying $320,463 Contract T18/018 - Building Upgrade and Sullivans Constructions Pty $958,405.80 Contract at Riverwood Park Pty Ltd Modification Works at Beverly Hills Park Ltd Sports Amenities Building T18/024 - Manufacture and Installation of Cunneen Signs $273,427.00 Contract Georges River Council Branded Signage T18/005 - Development of Georges River EMM Consulting Pty Ltd $229,817.50 Contract Foreshore Access and Improvement Plan
T18/003 - Fire Services Fire Control Solutions Ltd $256,005.20 Three years Contract Newsound Pty Ltd Schedule of Rates
T17/051 - Human Resources Information Frontier Software Pty Ltd $659,978.00 Four years System (HRIS) Contract
T18/006 - Provision of Insurance Services Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty $1,063,715.00 Contract for Georges River Council Ltd (JLT)
T17/026 - Renwon Reserve Sports Sullivans Constructions Pty $ 2,061,427.00 Contract Amenities Building Ltd
T17/033 - Kogarah School of Arts Heritage Murphys Remedial Builders $534,639.63 Contract Roof Rectification Pty Ltd 84 85 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU st atutory information Georges River Council Annual Report 2017/2018
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SUMMARY OF AMOUNTS INCURRED BY COUNCIL Pursuant to clause 217 (1) (a3) Local Government IN RELATION TO LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (General) Regulation 2005
The table provides in summary, amounts incurred by Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Council in relation to legal proceedings taken by or Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed against Council (including amounts, costs and expenses Proceedings Number paid or received by way of out-of-court settlements, other than those the terms of which are not to be disclosed) Applicant: George Antoniou Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter heard on 23 Completed and a summary of the state of progress of each legal Proceedings No. 2017/2826 refusal of DA 2016/0314 for August 2017. Judgment proceeding and (if it has been finalised) the result. 25 Old Forest Road, Lugarno child care centre for 45 children. handed down on 10 October 2017. Appeal upheld for 40 place childcare centre with Legal Costs 2017/18 Legal Costs Recovered amended plans. The Legal costs indicated below exclude staff time: Applicant: Combined Projects Class 1 Appeal against deemed Heads of Agreement for Completed Rates Debt Recovery Costs 137,582 Rates -$52,897 (Hurstville) Pty Ltd refusal of DA 154/2016 for VPA for $1m signed. S34 Proceedings No. 2017/64848 construction of an additional Agreement entered into Development and Building -$277,225 12 – 22 Woniora Road, Hurstville two storeys to Building D of and consent granted 22 mixed use development. September 2017. Development and Building 829,541 Environmental, Regulatory, -$64,814 Waste and Compliance Proceedings and Advice Applicant: Primus DMS Pty Class 1 Appeal against Matter was listed Completed Other -$9,000 Limited deemed refusal of DA 283/16 for S34. Amended Proceedings No. 71976 of 2017 for alterations and additions to plans provided. S34 Environmental, Regulatory, Waste and 243,214 Total -$403,936 365 – 377 Rocky Point Road, mixed use development. Agreement entered into. Compliance Sans Souci S97B costs paid in the Proceedings and Advice amount of $5,200.
Applicant: Mario Briglia, Enio Class 1 Appeal against refusal Matter was listed for Completed Property 350,171 Briglia and Maria Cerra of DA 26/16 for the demolition S34 conference on 28 Relates to Property Acquisitions, Lease Arrangements Proceedings No. 77304 of 2017 of existing dwellings and July 2017. Amended and Strategic Property 35 – 39 Ocean Street, Kogarah construction of multi-dwelling plans provided. S34 (individual cases not disclosed) housing over basement car Agreement entered into. parking and strata subdivision. S97B costs paid in the amount of $8,000. Governance 2,363 Advice Applicant: William Karavelas Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter was listed for Completed Proceedings No. 98274 of 2017 refusal of DA 9/2016/78/2 for S34 conference on 3 19 – 23 Bembridge Street, Carlton modification of DA 9/2016/78/1 August 2017. Amended Other Legal Costs 47,654 to amend condition 4, relation plans provided. S34 Related to general legal costs not covered in the to S94 contributions and delete Agreement entered into. above (including HR, Executive Services, and conditions 13, 14 and 15 Project Delivery) relating to design amendments. Applicant: AMIA Investments Pty Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter was listed for Completed Total 1,610,525 Limited refusal of DA 2017/0105 for S34 conference on Proceedings No. 2017/206973 demolition of existing structure, 6 November 2017. 54 – 56 Johnstone Street, construction of nine townhouses Amended plans Peakhurst and strata title subdivision provided. S34 Agreement entered into. Subject to conditions. Section 8.15(3) costs paid in the amount of $13,000.
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Pursuant to clause 217 (1) (a3) Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (continued)
Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Proceedings Number Proceedings Number
Applicant: Regent Land P/L ATF Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter listed for hearing Not Completed Applicant: GCK Investments Pty Class 1 Appeal against Matter listed for hearing Not Completed Regent Land Unit Trust refusal of DA 2017/111 for the on 5 and 6 July 2018. Limited refusal of DA 183/2016 for the on 28 and 29 August Proceedings No. 2017/215083 demolition of existing buildings Proceedings No. 2017/235909 demolition of existing buildings 2018. 70 – 78 Regent Street, Kogarah over eight lots (five properties), 41 – 47 Princes Highway, and construction of a 10 amalgamation of the lots and Kogarah storey mixed use development development of an 11 storey consisting of ground floor residential flat building with 127 commercial tenancy and 51 apartments and 145 car parking residential apartments over spaces. basement car parking.
Applicant: No.1 Victoria Dragons Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter listed for hearing Not Completed Applicant: D R Design NSW Pty Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter was listed for Completed P/L refusal of DA 2017/110/1 for on 24 and 25 October Limited refusal of DA 2017/0242 S34 conference on 18 Proceedings No. 2017/217118 demolition of existing buildings 2018. Proceedings No. 2017/273727 for demolition of existing January 2018. Amended 11 Stanley Street and 28 – 36 and construction of a residential 70 – 76 Pitt Street, Mortdale structures, site amalgamation plans provided. S34 Victoria Street, Kogarah flat building comprising 96 and the construction of a three Agreement entered into. residential dwellings over three storey residential flat building S8.15(3) costs paid in levels of basement parking. with basement car parking. the amount of $4,500.
Applicant: Palmerston Dragon No. Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter listed for hearing Not Completed Applicant: Talmoe Pty Limited Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter discontinued Completed 1 Pty Limited refusal of DA 2017/112/1 for on 20 and 21 September Proceedings No. 2017/290117 refusal of DA 2017/0202 following the issue of Proceedings No. 2017/217105 demolition of existing buildings 2018. 55 Amy Road, Peakhurst for demolition of existing development consent by 2 – 10 Palmerston Street, and construction of a residential structures and construction of Council. Kogarah flat building comprising 67 a multi dwelling development residential dwellings over two consisting of four units of two levels of basement parking. storeys and car parking at 55 Amy Road, Peakhurst. Applicant: Belinda Sun Class 1 Appeal against refusal Discontinued as out of Completed Proceedings No. 2017/222892 of DA 263/2016 for demolition time. Applicant: Marion McDowell and Class 1 Appeal against Orders that works Not Completed 70 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park of existing structure and Associates refusal of Building Certificate be completed within construction of a new two Proceedings No. 294745 of 2017 Application No.149 D2016/0038 three months – being storey attached dual occupancy 58 Blackshaw Ave, Mortdale lodged on 21 September 2016 monitored. with sub floor garage. and refused on 20 September 2017. Applicant: Cash Warwick Pty Class 1 Appeal – application to Matter was listed Completed Limited modify Development Consent for S34 conference Applicant: G R Capital Pty Limited Class 1 Appeal against refusal Matter was listed Completed Proceedings No. 2017/245201 no. DA 99/2016 granted on 6 on 15 December Proceedings No. 2017/304530 of DA 2017/0205 for the for hearing on 29 832 – 835 King Georges Road, April 2017 by the Land and 2017. Amended 1 – 5 Treacy Street, Hurstville construction of five additional May 2018. Amended South Hurstville Environment Court proceedings plans provided. S34 levels (31 apartments) to an plans provided. S34 2016/380571 to delete the Agreement entered into. approved mixed development Agreement entered lower level basement, internal under Development Consent into. S8.15(3) costs re-configuration of remaining DA 2014/0183 (as modified). paid in the amount of basement levels, removal of $59,999.00. one lift and reconfiguration of the fire stair and bicycle parking.
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Pursuant to clause 217 (1) (a3) Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (continued)
Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Proceedings Number Proceedings Number
Applicant: One Funds Class 1 Appeal against actual Matter listed for hearing Not Completed Applicant: Stellar Hurstville Pty Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter was not resolved Not Completed Management ATF Kingsgrove refusal of DA 2017/0151 on 13 and 14 September Limited refusal of DA 262/2016 for at the S34 conference Property Trust for construction of new off- 2018. Proceedings No. 2017/370324 demolition of existing buildings on 15 June 2018 and Proceedings No. 2017/309712 street entry to premises along 2 – 10 Woniora Road, Hurstville and ancillary structures and has been set down 6 The Crescent, Kingsgrove Vanessa Street, Kingsgrove. construction of a new mixed for hearing on 11 – 13 use commercial residential February 2019. External Applicant: Nicole Saoud Class 1 Appeal against Matter was listed for Completed building comprising three heritage, traffic and urban Proceedings No. 2017/328848 refusal of DA 2016/0230 S34 conference on 30 basement levels containing car design expert retained. 16 – 20 Tooronga Terrace, seeking development consent April 2018. Amended parking and storage, ground Beverly Hills for retention of existing plans provided. S34 floor commercial and basement development fronting Tooronga Agreement entered into. parking and 12 residential Terrace, Beverly Hills and S8.15(3) costs paid in apartment levels containing 112 construction of a three storey the amount of $9,500. apartments. building at rear for use as a boarding house of 15 rooms Applicant: Vortex Property Group Class 1 Appeal against Matter listed for S34 Not Completed with parking at ground level. Pty Limited Council’s deemed refusal of conference on 11 July Proceedings No. 2017/377046 DA 2017/0519 for demolition 2018. Applicant: Belinda Sun Class 1 Appeal against refusal Matter was listed for Completed 2 – 4 Gladstone & 10 Victor of existing structures and Proceedings No. 2017/335225 of DA 263/2016 for demolition S34 conference on 1 Street, Kogarah construction of 11 storey 70 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park of existing structure and May 2018. Amended residential flat building construction of a new 2 storey plans provided. S34 containing 38 units with attached dual occupancy with Agreement entered into. basement car parking at 2 – 4 sub floor garage. S8.15(3) costs paid in Gladstone Street and 10 Victor the amount of $4,000. Street, Kogarah.
Applicant: Morgan Ng Class 1 Appeal against deemed Matter was listed for Completed Applicant: Cash Warwick Pty Class 1 Appeal against Matter was listed for S34 Not Completed Proceedings No. 2017/343784 refusal of DA 2017/0121 for S34 conference on 8 Limited (s96) Council’s deemed refusal of conference on 25 June 27 Newman Street, Mortdale demolition of existing structure May 2018. Amended Proceedings No. 2017/384934 modification application no. 2018. Amended plans and construction of a new plans provided. S34 832 – 836 King Georges Road & MOD2017/0169 seeking to have been prepared boarding house (12 rooms) and Agreement entered into. 51 Connells Point Road, South modify development consent for consideration with a carport. S8.15(3) costs paid in Hurstville structures and construction view to entry into a S34 the amount of $5,400. of a part five, part seven Agreement. storey residential flat building Applicant: Urban Link Pty Limited Class 1 Appeal against refusal Matter was listed for S34 Completed containing 67 units to provide Proceedings No. 2017/351493 of DA for REV2017/0013 conference on 16 May for internal reconfigurations and 849 King Georges Road, South demolition of existing structures 2018. Amended plans addition of a storey to building B Hurstville and construction of a four provided. S34 Agreement at 832-836 King Georges Road storey flat building with 13 units entered into. S8.15(3) and 51 Connells Point Road, and basement parking. costs of $12,000 paid. South Hurstville.
Applicant: Prajna Monastery Class 1 Appeal against Matter was heard on Completed Proceedings No. 2017/353101 Council’s deemed refusal of DA 21 and 22 May 2018. 14 Wright Street, Hurstville 2017/0384 for demolition of an Judgment handed down existing single storey dwelling and appeal dismissed. and construction of a place of Development consent worship (Buddhist monastery). refused.
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Pursuant to clause 217 (1) (a3) Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (continued)
Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Proceedings Number Proceedings Number
Applicant: Tribeca Property Class 1 Appeal against Matter was listed for Completed Applicant: Al Abrahim Class 1 Appeal against deemed S34 conference listed on Not Completed Developers Pty Limited Council’s deemed refusal S34 conference on 29 Proceedings No. 2018/114721 refusal to grant development 26 September 2018 Proceedings No. 2017/385110 of DA 2017/0496 lodged May 2018. Amended 1 – 3 John Street, Kogarah Bay consent to the Applicant for the 35 – 37 Empress Street, Hurstville on 20 October 2017 for plans provided. S34 DA 2017/0218 demolition of existing structures the demolition of existing Agreement entered into. and construction of a seven structures and construction of S8.15(3) costs paid in storey residential flat building a four storey residential flat the amount of $6,000. compromising 25 residential building comprising of 15 units apartments and basement with partially below ground parking to 1 – 3 John Street, basement car parking at 35 – Kogarah Bay. 37 Empress Street, Hurstville. Applicant: Daoud and Daoud Appeal against Local Court Defendant found guilty of Not Completed Applicant: W & J Lee Property Class 1 Appeal against Matter listed for S34 Not Completed Developments Pty Limited judgment regarding appeals two offences of carrying Investments Pty Limited Council’s refusal of DA conference on 6 Proceedings No. 2018/117099 & against six PINs issued for out development without Proceedings No. 2018/9499 2016/0107 for the construction September 2018 and a 2018/117229 carrying out development not in consent. Judgment 2D The Crescent, Kingsgrove and operation of a Resource preliminary point of law 25 Koorabel, 25A Koorabel and accordance with development handed down on 16 Recovery Facility at 2D The on 29 June 2018. 25 Koorabel Street, Lugarno consent. March 2018 with penalty Crescent, Kingsgrove. of $30,400 and costs of $12,000 (total $42,400) Applicant: Touma Property Class 1 Appeal against S34 conference listed on Not Completed ordered. Appeals Developments Council’s deemed refusal of 30 July 2018. lodged in the Land and Proceedings No. 2018/38420 DA 2017/0663 for demolition Environment Court. 5 – 9 John Street, Kogarah Bay of existing structures and Hearing listed for 30 construction of a six storey October 2018. residential flat building with 44 units with associated two levels Applicant: Nelson Architecture Pty Class 1 Appeal against deemed S34 conference listed on Not Completed of basement parking. Limited refusal of Development 8 and 9 November 2018. Proceedings No. 2018/121980 Application DA 2017/0571 Applicant: 80 Penshurst Street Class 1 Appeal against Matter listed for hearing Not Completed 22 Vaudan Street, Kogarah Bay for the demolition of existing Pty Limited ATF 80 Penshurst Council’s deemed refusal on 18 and 19 October house, driveways and parking Street Trust of Modification Application 2018. areas at 22 Vaudan Street, Proceedings No. 2018/84104 MOD2018/0007 to modify Kogarah Bay. 80 Penshurst Street, Penshurst Development Consent 2016/0363 to add an additional Applicant: Ezra 1 Pty Limited Class 1 appeal against deemed S34 conference listed on Not Completed unit on level four, modifications Proceedings No. 2018/140860 refusal of Development 17 October 2018. that increase floor space to 10 – 12 Mimosa Street, Oatley Application DA 2018/0071 units on level three, reduction for demolition of existing of floor space for ground structures and construction of floor retail and addition of a basement car park and eight substation. attached units to be used as seniors living housing and other Applicant: Benjamin & Cynthia Class 1 Appeal against an order Matter discontinued as Completed ancillary works. Wang issued under s121B of the Act. the Applicant was out of Proceedings No. 2018/79028 time to appeal. 2/68 Llewellyn Street, Oatley
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Pursuant to clause 217 (1) (a3) Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (continued)
Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Proceedings Number Proceedings Number
Applicant: Carlton Investments No Class 1 Appeal against deemed S34 conference listed on Not Completed Applicant: Judith Sears Local Court prosecution for Matter was heard on Completed 1 Pty Limited refusal of DA 2018/0102 for 27 November 2018 Local Court Proceedings unlawful tree removal. 30 January 2018. The Proceedings No. 2018/140963 demolition of existing structures 33 Robyn Street, Peakhurst defendant pleaded guilty 313 – 323 Princes Highway, and construction of a part Heights and Gannons Park, and was fined $6,000 Carlton five part six storey mixed use Peakhurst Heights and prosecutor’s costs development with three levels of $500. of basement carparking. Applicant: Hassan Abbas Local Court prosecution for Matter was heard on 2 Completed Applicant: 95 Regent Street Class 1 Appeal against deemed S34 conference listed on Not Completed Local Court Proceedings unlawful tree removal. May 2018. Conviction Kogarah Pty Limited refusal of DA 2017/0438 for 16 November 2018. 33 Robyn Street, Peakhurst recorded with a fine of Proceedings No. 2018/140943 demolition of existing structures Heights and Gannons Park, $450 and Court costs of 71 – 97 Regent Street, Kogarah and construction of a part 12 Peakhurst Heights $450. part 13 storey residential flat building development with three Applicant: Australian Consulting Contempt proceedings Court orders entered for Completed levels of basement car parking. Builder Pty Limited commenced against respondent demolition of offending Proceedings No. 2017/64755 for failure to maintain the building by 1 December Applicant: CAAE Consulting Pty Class 1 appeal against deemed Matter listed for hearing Not Completed 1A Hill Street, Hurstville premises in a matter that would 2017. Building has now Limited refusal of DA 2017/0595 on 4 and 5 December permit no intruders and pose no been demolished. Proceedings No. 2018/168099 for demolition of existing 2018. safety risk. 12 John Street, Kogarah Bay structures and construction of attached one and two storey Applicant: Daniel Mitchell Local Court – parking offence. Matter was heard on Completed dual occupancy with pools to Local Court Proceedings 13 September 2017. each dwelling and Torrens title Conviction recorded with subdivision. a fine of $800.
Applicant: Icon Construction Class 1 Appeal against deemed S34 conference listed on Not Completed Applicant: Kosta Karkoulas Appeal against Penalty Notice Defendant entered guilty Completed Group Pty Limited refusal of Development 3 December 2018. Local Court Proceedings for unauthorised building plea on 29 March 2018. Proceedings No. 2018/167910 Application DA 2018/0138 for 45 Queens Road, Connells Point works not in accordance with Court ordered a fine of 22 – 26 Montgomery Street, partial demolition of existing development consent. $500 and prosecutor’s Kogarah buildings, restoration of existing costs of $4,500 which heritage listed terraces and have now been paid. construction of a 12 storey plus rooftop, mixed use development Applicant: Telado Pty Limited Applicant seeks s88K order Evidence filed. Not Completed consisting of 27 residential Proceedings No. 2017/299079 for property rights in perpetuity Applicant’s modification units, commercial retail floor 296 Forest Road and Diment over Council land known as application to delete area and basement car parking. Way, Hurstville Central Plaza. Applicant sought conditions requiring order for mediation which was easements approved Applicant: Rakia El-Debel Class 1 Appeal against general Proceedings Not Completed refused by Court. by SSPP. Matter Proceedings No. 2018/175741 order 11 under S5, Pt 1 of the discontinued. discontinued with 21 Woodlands Ave, Lugarno Environmental Planning & applicant to pay Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) Council’s costs on a issued by Council in relation to solicitor/client basis. building works at 21 Woodlands Avenue, Lugarno.
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Pursuant to clause 217 (1) (a3) Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (continued)
Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Proceedings Number Proceedings Number
Applicant: Samoan Church Proceedings commenced Mediation on two Not Completed Emanuel Mifsud and Crystina Class 4 proceedings Contempt proceedings Completed Proceedings No. 2018/23816 against Respondents for a occasions has failed Mifsud commenced in relation to heard on 26 July 2017. 977 Forest Road, Lugarno declaration that the First and to resolve noise issues. Proceedings No. 377447 of 2016 clearing of articles and matter. Judgment delivered Second Respondents have Matter listed for 5 Maclaurin Street, Penshurst on 1 September 2017. each breached the Protection directions on 20 July Contemnor was fined of the Environment Operations 2018. $2,000 and ordered to Act 1997 by failing to comply clean up the property with prevention notices given to which has been done. each of them under S96 of that Council was awarded Act by Council. costs of $40,000 which have been paid. Applicant: Marion McDowell and Contempt of Court proceedings Evidence filed. Matter Not Completed Associates arising out of continued use listed for hearing on 14 Parties: Michael Stanley Lowe Class 4 proceedings Matter heard 16 and 17 Completed Proceedings No. 2018/114546 of premises as waste transfer August 2018. Proceedings No. 127157 of 2017 commenced in relation to October 2017. Orders 58 & 60 Blackshaw Ave, Mortdale station. 117 Kyle Parade, Kyle Bay removal of crane and clean-up made for crane to be of premises. removed and premises Applicant: Christina King Local Court prosecution for no Matter is listed on 24 Not Completed cleared. Council’s costs Local Court Proceedings PCA signage erection and site September 2018 for of $30,000 paid. Orders 7 Isaac Street, Peakhurst fence down on ground. hearing. complied with.
Applicant: Mende Dimovski Local Court prosecution for Defendant pleaded Not Completed Mofeed Louis Tanious High Court of Australia Council was successful Completed Local Court Proceedings two offences of development not guilty. Matter fixed Proceedings No. 2017/32320 Proceedings re Class 2 in resisting the 6 Loch Maree Crescent, Connells without consent involving failure for hearing on 26 1 Arnold Street, Peakhurst Land and Environment Court applicant’s leave Point to display sign and storage of September 2018. commencing in relation to failing application to the Court building materials on public to comply with Council Notices/ of Appeal. Summons road. Orders concerning keeping of dismissed with costs poultry at the premises. on 16 August 2017. Romanous Developments Pty Ltd Court orders entered on 24 July Respondent sought Completed Applicant commenced Proceedings No. 40883 of 2013 2015 for Class 4 proceedings variation to complete proceedings in the 84D Roberts Avenue, Mortdale requiring remediation works the subject of DAs High Court which were works under supervision of for Wall and Drainage dismissed. independent site auditor. Works (as defined) which were to be Applicant: Michael Murr Class 1 Appeal against Proceedings listed Not Completed completed in December Proceedings No. 336689 of 2016 refusal of DA 75/2016 for five on 20 June 2017 for 2017. Respondents 399-403 Princes Highway, Carlton storey residential flat building submissions on need for have repeatedly failed to containing 22 units and strata cl. 4.6 under new LEP. comply with timeframes subdivision. within the orders. Contempt proceedings Oxford (NSW) Pty Ltd Appeal against PIN for Judgment delivered Completed commenced. Contempt Local Court Proceedings breaches of development on 4 June 2018. then purged. Matter 13-17 Peake Parade, Peakhurst consent and Protection of the Defendant found discontinued with Environment Operations Act guilty of the offences. Respondent to pay (POEO). Defendant pleaded not Defendant fined $17,100 Council’s costs. Costs of guilty. penalty and $23,000 $18,450 have now been Prosecutor’s costs. received.
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Pursuant to clause 217 (1) (a3) Local Government WORK CARRIED OUT ON PRIvATE LAND (General) Regulation 2005 (continued) There were no works undertaken by Council on private land during the 2017/2018 financial year.
Property Address Description of Matter Status at Complete/ sECTION 356 GRANTs Applicant 30 June 2018 Not Completed Note: amounts rounded to the nearest dollar. Proceedings Number
Robert Stojanovski and Steven Proceedings commenced Matter listed for hearing Not Completed Stojanovski for unauthorised erection of on 21 August 2018. Community Grants Program $399,721 Proceedings No. 2018/99739 structures and slabs, including Community Facilities Rental Subsidy $171,330 34 Milsop and 47 Jersey Avenue, habitation of structure at the Mortdale premises. Venue Hire Grants Program $173,052 Donations and Outgoing Sponsorship $175,174 Petre Dimovski Local Court prosecution for Guilty plea entered. A Not Completed Local Court Proceedings unlawful tree removal. conviction was recorded Heritage Building Grants $30,000 8 Kimberley Road, Hurstville with matter adjourned for sentencing on 10 August TOTAL $949,277 2018.
Saso Atanasovski and Olivera Class 2 Appeal – Tree Dispute Matter was heard on Completed Atanasovska Application 15 September 2017 Proceedings No: 2017/178780 and proceedings were 5 Munmurra Road, Riverwood concluded on that day. Council had advised applicant it had no objection to removal of trees.
The Baptist Church Union of NSW Church has taken proceedings Council was successful Completed and The Baptist Churches of to prevent gazettal of the in resisting the Church’s NSW Property Trust acquisition notice relating to 4 – injunction. Property Proceedings No. 83357 of 2017 6 Dora Street, Hurstville acquired by Council on 31 March 2017. Church ordered to pay Council’s costs of $36,833.75 which have been received.
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Community Grants Program
Organisation Funding Project Community grants are designed Council’s Community Grants recreation. In addition, Council’s to enable not-for-profit community Program offered $400,000 in 21-seater community bus was Kogarah Concert Band $600 Purchase New Bass Drum and Logo Printing organisations to partner with funding and was implemented over awarded to Kogarah Community Council to help meet identified two grants rounds of up to $200,000 Services, valued at $6,600 through Kogarah Historical Society $5,000 Kogarah Historical Photographic Collection needs. The purpose of these grants each. a competitive, merit-based selection Digitalised is to assist in the development progress. of projects which encourage Community Grants Round 1 Kogarah Seniors Computer Club Inc $1,057 Purchase of Technology community participation and supported projects up to $10,000 inclusion by offering alternative in the areas of community Ladies Auxiliary Philiptohos Greek $2,500 Resurrection of Christ - Greek Orthodox Church approaches to addressing identified development, arts and cultural Orthodox Church Seniors Group needs. development, environment and conservation and sport and Lions Club of Oatley Inc $7,358 Equipment for Club Projects
Moving Forward DVF Case Management $9,706 Magical Fitness Program Services Inc Organisation Funding Project Oatley Senior Citizen Centre $900 Member Christmas Lunch Get Together 3 Bridges $10,000 Sexting Risks Awareness Project for Youth Recreation Sports and Aquatics Club $10,000 Family Easter Camp Advance Diversity Services & White $10,000 Men's Reflective Practice Group on Prevention of Ribbon Australia Domestic Violence Resourceful Australian Indian Network Inc $8,700 Healing Garden and Grandma's Secret Cure Tips
Australian Breastfeeding Association $4,050 Community Mentoring Program Senior Italian Australian Community $1,500 Long Life Living Southern Metro Region (S.I.A.C)
CanRevive Inc $8,800 Life is Better with Yoga Shopfront Arts Co-op Ltd $9,963 St George Metre Squared
Carer Support Service $10,000 Resilient Carer Program St George (Kogarah) Greek Senior $2,425 Entertain Members and Partners Citizens Group CASS Care Limited $4,141 Connection and Participation - Linking People with Disability to Community St George Area Tenants Council Inc $3,705 Inter-social, Inter-cultural and Inter-faith Connect
Chinese Parents Association - Children $5,000 Going Green Program for Culturally Linguistically St George Cancer Support Group Inc $2,000 St George Cancer Support Group Inc with Disabilities Inc Diverse People with Disabilities and their Families St George Concert Band Inc $720 Music Stands Civic Disability Services $10,000 Hurstville Hub's "Chill Zone" for Youth with Disability St George Creative Arts & Crafts Centre $9,590 Improving Access to Reception Desk (SGCACC) Connells Point Netball Club $894 Player Equipment and Uniform Upgrade St George School Parents and $10,000 Eye Gaze Technology Program Dance for Parkinson's Australia-Sydney, $9,300 Performance Project Community Committee Auspiced by Parkinson's NSW The Kogarah Storehouse $9,976 The Storehouse 'Tiny Toes' Playground Hurstville Community Garden Association $5,000 Sensory Garden The Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation $2,640 Dance From Your Heart Hurstville Rotary Club $10,000 Kids at Play St George Total Funding Round 1 $200,000 Hurstville Seniors Computer Club $1,475 Replacement of Equipment
Jubilee Community Services Incorporated $3,000 Fit for Five
Kogarah Community Services $10,000 This Hub is YOUR Hub
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Community Grants Program (continued) Assets and Equipment Community Grants Round 2 had two categories – Connected Communities for grants of up to $25,000 for projects implemented over two years, and Assets and Equipment for grants of up to $10,000. A total of $199,721.30 was Organisation Funding Project awarded in grant funding. St George Dragons Australian Football $10,000.00 Shower partitions and ice bath for Club changerooms at Olds Park Connected Communities St George Children with Disabilities Fund $10,000.00 Eye Gaze Program Organisation Funding Project Moving Forward Domestic and Family $9,522.80 A new website, equipment upgrade and Kogarah Community Services $21,400.00 Loving Local Living – A year in Georges Violence Case Management management system software River Volunteer marine Rescue NSW (Botany $7,231.50 Equipment for first aid, salvage and Mortdale Men's Shed (auspiced by 3Bridges $20,000.00 Vibrant Verge Pilot Port hacking Unit) firefighting for a marine rescue vessel Community) servicing the Georges River
3Bridges Community $20,000.00 Our Taste Our Tales Kogarah Concert Band $6,000.00 Purchase and installation of air-conditioning for the Kogarah School of Arts band room 2Connect Youth & Community $20,000.00 Youth Reach Lions Club of Lugarno $5,000.00 Purchase of two new event marquees Georges River Life Care $13,000.00 Men's Connect Group Learning Links $5,000.00 Testing tools and resources to support children Kingsway Community Care $10,000.00 Doing Life Project with learning difficulties and learning disabilities
The Shepherd Centre for Deaf Children $6,400.00 Kids Music Connect St George Family Support Services $3,000.00 Replacement of work computers
Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service $5,000.00 Chinese Speaking Carer Resilience Penshurst RSL Sub-branch $3,000.00 Tap installation for Penshurst War Memorial Program Jubilee Community Services $2,800.00 Purchase of defibrillator The Kogarah Storehouse $3,940.00 TinyToes Playgroup Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation $2,388.00 iPads for volunteers at camp and activity Headspace Hurstville $2,000.00 Headspace Yoga programs
Penshurst Anglican Church $2,000.00 Penshurst People British Dancing Association $2,145.00 Dressing room partitions for performance venues Hurstville Croquet Club $1,000.00 Multicultural Tai Chi and Croquet Get Together Day Hurstville Community Garden Association $2,000.00 Equipment to support therapeutic garden programs Total funding Connected Communities $124,740.00 Hurstville Seniors Computer Club $1,894.00 Replacement of computer hard drives
Mortdale Probus Club $1,000.00 Purchase of projector and equipment for presentations
St George District Cricket Association $1,000.00 Equipment upgrades for the club
Connells Point Netball Club $1,000.00 Equipment upgrades for the club
St Joseph's Riverwood Sports Club $1,000.00 Equipment upgrades for the club
Hurstville Pyunghwa Church $1,000.00 Musical instruments for class project
Total funding for Assets and Equipment $74,981.30
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Venue Hire Grants Program
Organisation Amount (ex GST) Organisation Amount (ex GST)
St George Family Support Services $4,000.00 Square and Round Dancing Association $3,836.00
Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre $30,000.00 Australia Red Maple Leaves Art Inc $1,140.00
Senior Italian Australia Community (SIAC) $1,980.00 Oatley Writers Group $320.00
St George Combined Division - St John Ambulance Australia $5,818.80 Chinese Australian Services Society Ltd (CASS) $6,272.00
St George Instrumental Eisteddfod Inc. $8,155.00 Australian Red Cross $9,425.00
Jubilee Community Centre $12,757.50 Hepatitis NSW $2,100.00
Peakhurst Public School $2,527.50 Better Hearing Australia $504.00
South Asian Muslim Association of Australia $237.50 Sydney U3A Inc $3,280.00
Sound of Hope Radio Network $255.00 Brahma Kumaris Australia $650.00
Sydney Community Forum (The St Georges CHSP Forum) $225.00 Cancer Council NSW $828.00
Bellfield College/Al Emaan Australian Community $2,667.00 TOTAL $173,052.40
St George Football Association $21,835.00
Asian Women at Work $1,635.00 Australian Asian Church $3,285.00 Community Facilities Rental Subsidy International Community Fellowship Inc. $16,473.60
Fiestaville Multicultural Arts Inc. $5,850.00 Organisation Amount (ex GST) Zonta Club of Botany Bay $3,249.00 3Bridges Community $50,000.00 Oatley OOSHCare Incorporated $13,860.00 Kingsgrove Community Aid Inc. $56,439.88 St George Art Society $1,200.00 Jubilee Community Services $64,890.00 St George Zone of Playgroups $1,100.00 TOTAL $171,329.88 Australian Macedonian Theatre of Sydney Inc. $1,124.50
St George Performing Arts Festival $5,790.00
Permaculture St George $392.00
Vanni Hope Ltd $280.00
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Donations and Sponsorship
Name of Recipient Purpose Financial In Kind
Riverwood Community Centre Riverwood Spring Fair 2017 $1,500.00 $181.40
Lugarno Progress Association Music in The Park $6,230.00 $3,464.70
Lugarno Lions Lugarno Lions Spring Festival $15,380.86 $14,544.97
St George District Cricket Club Annual Dinner - 4 tickets Councillor $500.00 attendance
Golf Pro Am Committee Golf Pro Am Day Hurstville Golf Club $4,500.00 $910.40
Oatley Lions Oatley Village Festival $2,000.00 $8,939.20
Legacy Sydney Support for Hurstville Golf Club Legacy $250.00 Week Charity event
Greek Orthodox Parish Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of $2,559.42 Kogarah Annual Fete 2017
South Asian Australian Diwali Mela 2017 $2,000.00 Association Hindi School Kogarah
Lantern Club Pink BreastScreen Fundraiser Dinner - three $480.00 tickets Councillor attendance
St George Hospital Cancer Care Chemotherapy chair for Cancer Care Centre $10,000.00 Centre
St George and Sutherland Medical research at SSMRF $10,000.00 Medical Research Foundation
The Potters House Christian Christmas Carols Potters House Christian $1,738.42 Church Hurstville Church Hurstville
The St George Local Area Emergency Services Big Bash $2,000.00 $3,029.70 Command
Buddha's Light International Georges River Telematch Night $2,056.56 Association (BILA) Sydney
The International Community Hurstville City Carols $600.00 $3,046.56 Fellowship Inc.
The Salvation Army Hurstville Hurstville City Carols - Community Carols $3,155.40
Mortdale-Oatley Baptist Church Oatley Combined Churches Carols in the Park $1,384.00
St George Art Society St George Art Society Members' Annual Art $100.00 Awards and Exhibition
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Donations and Sponsorship (continued) HERITAGE GRANTS Each year, the Heritage Grants Program provides financial support to help conserve heritage listed buildings or initiate a heritage project. Name of Recipient Purpose Financial In Kind Heritage Building Grants Kogarah Bay Sailing Club 2018 Combined Australian HANSA Class $844.00 Championship Address Suburb Grant Amount St George and Lugarno Lions Council Charity Golf Day - March 2018 $7,661.00 8 Woronora Parade Oatley $4,000 Kogarah Community Services One Billion Rising $305.64
St George Lions Annual Charity Sponsorship of a hole for the St George $250.00 17 Acadia Street Penshurst $3,500 Golf Day 2018 Annual Charity Golf Day 2018 35 Maher Street Hurstville $2,500 Kogarah Concert Band 130th Anniversary Concert Celebration $500.00 16 Patrick Street Hurstville $2,000 Lugarno Lions Club Lions Sports Breakfast - nine tickets for $900.00 Councillor attendance 287 Stoney Creek Road Kingsgrove $2,500
14 Stars Children Foundation Venue Hire of Marana Auditorium for $2,700.00 40-42 Park Road Carlton $2,500 Fundraising Event 7 Mutual Road Mortdale $750 Advance Diversity Services Annual servicing of community bus - in kind $2,604.00 84 Woronora Parade Oatley $2,500 Share the Dignity Donation to support sanitary products for $10,000.00 women in crisis accommodation 78/ 23-27 MacMahon Street Hurstville $1,500
Recreation Sports & Aquatic Club Major Fundraiser 31st RSAC Charity $200.00 17 Kensington Street Kogarah $3,500 Sports Lunch Event 146 Penshurst Street Penshurst $1,250 Club Rivers and Georges River Sleep Out event $1,205.00 Life Care 23 Annette Street Oatley $3,500
Lugarno FC U8 Gala Day $106.00 TOTAL $30,000
Biaggio Signorelli Asbestos 10th Anniversary Autumn Gala Dinner $3,500.00 Foundation - 30 May - table group booking
Angels with Grace Fundraiser Dinner - table booking in $1,500.00 Heritage Publication Grants memory of Kris Toumazis (Lugarno Deli) No Heritage Publication Grants were awarded this financial year Nicole Fitzsimmons Foundation Hire fee of the Marana Auditorium projector $300.00
Lugarno Lions Lugarno Lions Spring Festival 2018 $18,200.00 $13,697.00
St George and Sutherland Beachside Dash $1,850.00 $8,300.00 Medical Research Foundation
TOTAL $175,174.23 $92,440.86 $82,733.37
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EXTERNAL BODIES THAT EXCERCISED FUNCTIONS DELEGATED BY COUNCIL Georges River Local Planning Panel (LPP)
The Georges River Council Local Planning Panel was the only external body that exercised functions delegated by Council in 2017/2018.
The functions of the Georges River Council Local Planning Panel (LPP) are to:
• Determine development applications, modification of consent applications and review of determinations that are within the delegations pursuant to the provisions of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act and from the Council • Provide advice on planning proposals pursuant to the provisions of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act • Provide an independent and open forum for interested persons and the community to make submissions relevant to the applications before LLP • Provide increased transparency for the determination of significant development applications and planning proposals made to the Council • Achieve good urban design and development outcomes consistent with the relevant legislation and planning controls.
BODIES IN WHICH COUNCIL HAD CONTROLING INTEREST
Georges River Council had no controlling interest in any corporations, companies, partnerships, syndicates, ventures or other bodies in 2017/2018.
BODIES IN WHICH THE COUNCIL PARTICIPATED
Georges River Council representatives participated in the following external organisations during 2017/2018: • Advance Diversity Services • Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) • Georges River Keeper (GRCCC) • NSW Public Libraries Association • Reframing Aging Group Engagement (RAGE) • Realise Sydney (former Business Enterprise Centre) • South East Sydney Local Health District Board Community Partnerships Committee • South Sydney Regional Advisory Council (SSRAC) • Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) • St George Business Chamber
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT COUNCIL'S EEO MANAGEMENT PLAN SENIOR STAFF RENUMERATION
Council celebrated International place where we are accountable • Provide a safe, open and Senior staff defined by the Local Government Act are the General Manager Women's Day, a global day for our own actions. We strive to accepting environment that and Directors (Executives). This remuneration is for the period 1 July 2017 recognising the social, economic, adopt a workplace which delivers supports people of all sexualities to 30 June 2018. cultural and political achievements innovation, performance and and gender identities. of women. The day also marks productivity through empowering • Engage in ways to retain the a call to action for accelerating our diverse workforce to utilise the corporate knowledge and gender parity. unique skills, ideas, perspectives career experience of our mature and qualities that they contribute workforce, while increasing Senior Staff Salary (cash) Vehicle Super -SGL Bonus Non Cash Motor FBT Total To raise funds for a local women's every day. representation and developing Component Allowance Benefits Vehicle refuge, Council hosted a morning the skills of our younger tea event for staff and young We will encourage applications workforce. General Manager $399,340.96 $9,216.74 $19,649.86 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $428,207.56 women from local high schools. from a broad range of suitably The event included guest speakers skilled people to deliver our diverse Council’s guiding principles are Total for Senior $1,583,180.82 $30,504.30 $126,217.54 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,739,902.66 and performances that celebrated responsibilities and to perform our key to achieving our diversity and Managers women and our community's many complex roles by offering inclusive vision. These critical diversity. flexible work arrangements, success factors provide areas of through diversity networks, and focus for our diversity and inclusive Council will be introducing an EEO, by implementing relevant diversity actions as outlined in our supporting Diversity and Inclusion Plan which action plans. employee plans. contains a series of plans to be undertaken over the next two years. Georges River Council Recruit - our workforce reflects the Council will drive its commitment Commitment diversity of the community we serve to supporting EEO and Diversity Our Executive Team, managers and Include - our culture is inclusive Inclusion through its overarching staff will: Develop - develop our staff though Statement of Commitment: • Create a supportive and education empowering culture that Lead - we have the support of our Council is committed to building recognises the contribution of leaders and valuing a diverse workforce all genders, and provides equal that represents the community we opportunities for leadership, serve. A workforce that fosters a career development, flexible safe and professional workplace work and equal participation. where we respect differences, draw upon strengths and collaborate in • Remove barriers, provide career unity to create a diverse culture. We progression and enhance embrace the diversity of our people, employment opportunities to such as differences in cultural employees that identify as backgrounds, race, ethnicity, Aboriginal and Torres Strait disability, age, gender identity or Islander. sexual orientation. Council will also • Create a workforce that support diversity which extends to respects and values the staff social diversity including supporting from culturally and linguistically staff through significant life events. diverse backgrounds that bring an array of individual experiences Through removing employment- and capabilities. related disadvantages and barriers, Council will endeavour to support its • Create an environment that staff by realising their full potential welcomes supports and whilst working for Council. encourages an inclusive Council drives a united, workplace for people with professional and honest work disability.
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Stormwater Management Service Charge
Council applies a Stormwater The complexities of these issues natural resources management Council used the funds to target Management Services Charge to and the magnitude of works needed context. The funding arrangement the built environment, including manage the quantity and/or quality to resolve some of these challenges allows councils to apply a stormwater asset upgrades and of stormwater that flows off land, require large sums of capital Stormwater Management Service flood mitigation works. Projects and includes a service to manage investment. Charge to urban residential and funded from the Stormwater the re-use of stormwater for any business properties. Management Service Charge in purpose. Recognising the required scope of 2017/2018 are listed in the table works and the capital investment A summary of 2017/2018 income below. Rain falling on hard surfaces such needed, the NSW Government from this charge, as well as grant as roads and roofs runs off, picking endorsed an arrangement for income applied to projects funded up chemicals, rubbish and soil. long-term stormwater management from the charge, is shown below. Pipe Relining and Rehabilitation Works Stormwater run-off not only pollutes funding. This arrangement The table also shows the balance our waterways and bays, it also recognises that stormwater needs of reserve funds held as at 30 June Cambridge Street, Penshurst 820,463 causes occasional flooding. to be managed in an integrated 2018 for stormwater management manner, to deal with stormwater projects. Queens Road, Hurstville - relining 30,273 quality and flooding in a broader Connells Point Road – Stormwater diversion 3,900
Landsdowne Street 7,931 Summary for 2017/2018 Grant Amount
Balance held in Cash Reserve as at 30/06/17 1,025,881 Studies
Cooks River Catchment Stormwater Study 125,508 Stormwater Management Service Charge Income 1,169,805
Interest on Overdue Rates 2,531 TOTAL 988,075 Total Income for 2017/2018 1,172,336
Total Expenditure for 2017/2018 988,075 COASTAL PROTECTION SERVICES (if levied)
Surplus for 2017/2018 transferred to cash reserve 76,948 No annual charge was levied for coastal protection services in 2017/2018.
Balance held in Cash Reserves as at 30/06/18 1,287,090
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COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANION ANIMALS ACT AND REGULATION Lodgement of data relating to dog attacks with the Department of Local Government
Lodgement of pound data returns with the Department of Local Government Status Incidents Attacking dogs Victims entered (human and animal)
Commenced 5 7 8 COUNCIL SEIZURE ACTIVITY Cats Dogs Total
Seized 512 277 789 Finalised 4 6 5
Returned to owner 0 118 118 Under investigation 3 3 5
Transferred to Council’s Facility 512 159 671 Total 12 16 18
COUNCIL ANIMAL CARE FACILITY ACTIVITY
Animals in and arriving at Council’s facility Cats Dogs Total
Animals in Council’s facility 510 340 850 Funding of companion animal Council’s strategies to seek alternatives to management activities euthanasia of unclaimed animals From seizures 506 292 798 During the reporting period, Council spent a combined Council’s contracted animal shelter, operated by Dumped 4 48 52 total of $257,515 on two Companion Animal Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, works with approved Management contracts with St George Animal Rescue, rescue organisations to expand options available to Animal leaving Council’s facility Cats Dogs Total which impounds companion animals on behalf of rehome unclaimed animals. Sydney Dogs and Cats Council and the impounding facility, Sydney Dogs and Home maintain an up-to-date website with details of all Released to owners 29 265 294 Cats Home. Council’s regulatory functions in relation impounded animals to assist in returning or re-homing to Companion Animal Management are conducted impounded animals. Euthanised 294 14 308 by Council’s Rangers, who also perform a range of other public safety functions. Consequently, direct Off-leash areas Sold 222 54 276 costs attributable to Companion Animal Management regulatory functions cannot be provided, however costs Released to organisation to re-home 2 4 6 are estimated at approximately $219,000. Dog owners have access to nine off-leash dog parks in the Georges River area where dogs can run, exercise Died at Council facility 0 0 0 and socialise leash-free with other dogs and visitors. All Companion animal community off-leash areas include fenced and unfenced areas and Stolen from Council facility 0 0 0 are open all year round. Council’s off-leash areas are education programs located in the following parks and reserves: Escaped from Council facility 0 0 0 Council provides community education in the form of • Arrowsmith Park, Hurstville general information relating to legislative requirements • Carss Bush Park, Carss Park and responsible pet ownership through community • Gannons Park, Peakhurst newsletters, Council’s website and social media. • H.V. Evatt Park, Lugarno Council also provides a free micro-chipping service to low income and disadvantaged members of the • Hogben Park, Kogarah community to assist with animal identification. Council’s • Kogarah Park, Carlton Rangers educate members of the community at various • Moore Park, Hurstville Grove leash-free areas as part of their regular patrols • Moore Reserve, Hurstville Grove of the local government area. • Riverwood Park, Riverwood
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INSPECTIONS OF PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS SPECIAL RATE VARIATION CAPITAL EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE REPORTING
Requirement Inspections Held Notes During the period ended 30 June 2018, Georges River Council’s Capital works projects are included in Number of inspections of tourist and visitor N/A There are no swimming pools Council had a Special Rate Variation (SRV) in place, Council’s Financial Statements. accommodation. located within tourist and visitor which was approved prior to the amalgamation. accommodation within the Georges River LGA. Following an application from Council, the Minister for Local Government determined on 26 June 2006 that "in COMPLIANCE WITH THE Number of inspections of premises with more N/A There were no applications received pursuance of Section 508 (2) of the Local Government than two dwellings within 2017/2018. Act 1993, the percentage by which Hurstville City NSW CARERS Council may increase its general income for 2006/2007 Number of inspections resulting in issuance of 28 28 inspections undertaken by Council is 9.95% above that for 2005/2006". The approval (RECOGNITION) ACT a certificate of compliance under S22D of the resulted in issuance of a certificate of includes a SRV of 6.35%, applicable for 15 years. The Council’s Community Development team facilitates and Swimming Pools Act 1992. compliance. 6.35% was applied to the infrastructure maintenance and renewal program, Infrastructure Plus. supports programs for seniors, people with disability, people with mental illness and other members of Number of inspections resulting in issuance of a 26 26 inspections undertaken by Council the community who may be cared for by carers. The certificate of non-compliance under cl21 of the resulted in issuance of a certificate of Since its commencement the total Infrastructure Plus Community Development staff are provided with a copy Swimming Pools Regulation 2008. non-compliance. income is $22,472,874 and expenditure to 2017/2018 is $22,017,484. An amount of $455,390 was unspent of the Carers (Recognition) Act 2010 and associated and transferred to a reserve for expenditure in the Guidelines and adhere to the principles contained following year. therein.
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT Projects funded from the special rate variation in 2017/2018: Exemption was given to Council on reporting on this statutory requirement by the Office of Local Government (Circular No 18-28/26 September 2018/A567705). Programs and Expenditure $
Road Resheet 570,000 Dora St between Bond St and Timothy St, Hurstville; Pitt St between Morts Rd and The Strand, Mortdale and Littleton St ENVIRONMENTAL UPGRADE AGREEMENT between Belmore Rd and Erskine St, Riverwood.
Georges River Council has not entered into any agreement with any building owner this year. Parks 634,763 Olds Park Soccer field resurfacing and Irrigation and Oatley Park Soccer resurfacing, Playground Replacements: Lambert, Taylors, Boundary Rd and Caledonia Cres Reserves, Oatley Park Wharf replacement and topdressing of Beverly Hills Park 1 and 2, Evatt Park Rubgy field, Gannons Park Fields 6 and 3 and Peakhurst Park Field 1.
Footpath renewal 112,316 Hodge St, Hurstville, Vanessa St, Beverly Hills and Boundary Rd, Mortdale
Buildings 453,303 Olds Park Sports Amenities Building Upgrade
Kerb and Gutters 80,000 Kent Place, Beverly Hills, Austin Ave, Beverly Hills and Torney St, Peakhurst
Town Centre renewal 542,701 Chivers Hill Town Centre Upgrade
Total 2,393,083
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DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN (DIAP)
Work was undertaken in 2017/2018 to deliver on There have been requests for future information Accessible systems, information or Council’s commitment to the four key focus areas of workshops. the Disability Inclusion Action Plan: building positive processes attitudes; creating liveable communities; supporting With the recommendations from Council’s Access and The Access and Inclusion Reference Group was access to meaningful employment; and accessible Inclusion Reference Group, promotional postcards established and meet on a bi-monthly basis. The systems, information or processes. were developed for the community to raise awareness Disability Inclusion Action Plan was developed in Easy of people parking across driveways. The postcards are English format. Four frequently used Council forms Building positive attitudes available for the community to obtain and utilise around such as parking permits and tree pruning applications their homes and workplaces to remind people of the have been developed in Easy English format. Council’s Positive images of local community members with a need to keep footpaths and driveways accessible, and website was assessed and is compliant with WCAC2.0 disability involved in programs and activities have been have been promoted through Council’s social media accessibility standards. included for use on Council’s website and publications. pages, website and across community networks. An art exhibition was held in the Civic Theatre A report was prepared to collate feedback from showcasing the work created by people in our To ensure Council is measuring its services to meet the Council’s libraries regarding the amount of resources community living with disability, with attendance by needs of people with disability, Council established a Council holds in alternate formats and the frequency of local disability service provider groups and the general survey through the Your Say forum to capture feedback borrowing. public. The exhibition was well received and remained and comment from the community both online and in in the venue throughout December 2017 to be enjoyed hard copy for physical events on inclusive access to Research was undertaken for the development of a by the wider community attending other programmed facilities. Audits have begun across council facilities Winning Business Guide, to be launched at a Small events at the theatre. to ensure access and inclusive engagement has been Business Month Expo planned in October 2018 to considered on-site and at events being held across provide information to local businesses on the benefits Council staff were provided disability awareness these locations. of accessibility at their site. training through Council’s new starter induction process. The training was well received and staff Bus stop audits have taken place to assess the space, Council is also working to contribute to greater indicated that the hands-on activities assisted with a ramp access and availability of access buses on outcomes for people with disability by providing greater understanding of disability. the route. Upgrades have been made to amenities education and support on best practice for local blocks for more accessible bathroom facilities and to businesses and information sessions with local Targeted training on inclusive programming for cultural community centres to ensure access and inclusive residents and service providers on the National activities was delivered to 40 of Council’s Community interactions at events. Construction of an adult change Disability Insurance Scheme and how to best access a and Cultural Development and Events staff, hosted by facility commenced at Carss Park, to be opened in late service through the portal. Accessible Arts. 2018. Council also continues to work with local community Creating liveable communities Supporting access to meaningful groups and service organisations to raise awareness A range of community groups were funded through employment and exposure of these groups and the services they the 2017-18 Community Grants program that had an provide for people with disability. Council’s child care centres have commenced a inclusiveness and accessibility focus. These grant- traineeship of a person with disability. Work experience funded programs will ensure the ongoing support for programs were held with students from local Support inclusiveness within the wider community. Schools, looking at their interests and offering meaningful work experience opportunities. Work Council held two community information and workshop experience with local job support providers has offered sessions on autism, arising from an identified need exposure to the students and a better understanding of through local providers. One session utilised a Chinese work within Council. interpreter to cater for the community’s requirements. The sessions were well attended with over 35 Council’s Disability Support Officer was involved in the attendees for both sessions. 34 participants completed planning and delivery of a post-secondary school expo. a post-event survey, with overarching feedback that the The expo is a means to support students and families information was highly relevant and the presenter was within our local government area with a focus on well informed on the topic. options and services available in the community.
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FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Council is not identified as having a role in any Final Recovery and Threat Abatement Plans under the Fisheries Management Act 1994.
VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENTS 93G (5) The following agreements were in force in 2017/2018.
Planning Agreement Parties to the Executed Description of Public Status Planning Agreement Parties to the Executed Description of Public Status Agreement Benefits Agreement Benefits
East Quarter (Stages Council and East 7 Sept 11 • Landscaping works outside Stage 1 East Quarter Council and Hville 15 Jun 17 • Monetary contributions for No development 1,2,3) Quarter Hurstville Pty the lands ($400,000) & 2 works (Stage 3) FCP Pty Ltd public domain works on commenced. 93 Forest Road, Limited • Landscaping works at completed. 93-103 Forest Road, (Fridcorp) &East Kempt Field ($1.096M) Agreement Hurstville Kempt Field ($350,000) Stage 3 works Hurstville Quarter Hurstville Pty • Construction of road works registered and obligations Ltd on the land. • Monetary contribution to at Forest Road/Durham to be replaced No provision Hurstville Public School Street ($1.76M) and met by the of works or ($185,198) • Landscaping works by Agreement for contributions. Developer on Forest • Public access to plaza, East Quarter Road frontage to Stage 3 Wedge Park and link to (Stage 3) Kempt field ($46,000) • Contribution to Hurstville 1-5 Treacy Street, Council and GR 14 Mar 16 • Land dedication for Development Public School ($131,000) Hurstville Capital Group Pty footpath and road widening commenced. Limited on The Avenue Security • Dedication and fitout of provided. Works 6 Cross Street Council and Illawarra 20 Mar 18 Monetary contribution No development commercial area (81m2) to be provided in Hurstville Catholic Club Ltd ($76,147) for embellishment commenced. and car space accordance with Central Plaza and upgrade Security Agreement. • Public domain works road network provided to surrounding the site Council. Works to be provided in accordance with Agreement. 12-22 Woniora Road, Council and 16 Jun 16 • Monetary contribution Monetary Hurstville Combined Projects ($4,587,500) contribution 108, 112, 124 Forest Council and 26 Mar 18 • Monetary contribution Security DA191/15 (Hurstville) Pty Ltd paid to Council. • Land Dedication (223m2) Road and 1-3 Wright Shanghai Lihua ($3,775,750) for public provided. Works Agreement and construction for road St, Hurstville Hurstville Pty Ltd and facilities and infrastructure to be provided in registered on the widening along Greenbank SLH 108 Pty Ltd accordance with land. Works to • Land dedication (196sqm) Street Agreement. be provided in along Forest Road for road • Dedication of 200sqm accordance with widening. commercial space with Agreement. frontage to Greenbank Street for a community facility • Transfer stratum lot for 79 public parking spaces
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INFORMATION REQUESTS UNDER GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (PUBLIC ACCESS) ACT (GIPA) Table A: Number of applications by type of applicant and outcome*
Access Access Access Information Information Refuse to Refuse to Application Total % of Details of the review carried out by the agency under S7 (3) of the Act during the reporting year and the Granted Granted Refused not Held Already Deal with Confirm/ Withdrawn Total details of any information made publicly available by the agency as a result of the review. in Full in Part in Full Available Application Deny whether information Reviews carried out by the agency Information made publicly available by the agency is held
Yes Yes Media 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
The total number of access applications received by the agency during the reporting year (including Members of 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 withdrawn applications but not including invalid applications) Parliament
Private sector 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 15 Total number of applications business received Not for profit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 organisations or community The total number of access applications received by the agency during the reporting year that the agency groups refused either wholly or partly, because the application was for the disclosure of information referred to in Schedule 1 to the Act (information for which there is conclusive presumption of overriding public interest Members of 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 31 the public against disclosure (by legal representative) Number of Applications Refused Wholly Partly Total Members of 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 54 0 0 0 the public (other) % of Total 0% 0% 0 Total 1 9 0 1 0 0 0 2 13
% of Total 8 69 0 8 0 0 0 15
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Table B: Number of applicants by type of application and outcome Table D: Conclusive presumption of overriding public interest against disclosure: matters listed in Schedule 1 of Act * More than one decision can be made in respect of a particular access application. If so, a recording must be made in relation to each such decision. Number of times % of Total consideration used* Access Access Access Information Information Refuse to Refuse to Application Total % of Granted Granted Refused not Held Already Deal with Confirm/ Withdrawn Total Overriding secrecy laws 0 0 in Full in Part in Full Available Application Deny whether Cabinet information 0 0 information Executive Council information 0 0 is held Contempt 0 0 Personal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 8 information Legal professional privilege 0 0 applications* Excluded information 0 0 Access 1 9 0 1 0 0 1 12 92 Documents affecting law enforcement and public safety 0 0 applications (other than Transport safety 0 0 personal Adoption 0 0 information applications) Care and protection of children 0 0
Access 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ministerial code of conduct 0 0 applications Aboriginal and environmental heritage 0 0 that are partly personal Total 0 information applications and partly *More than one public interest consideration may apply in relation to a particular access application and if so, each other such consideration is to be recorded (but only once per application). This also applies in relation to Table E
Total 1 9 0 1 0 0 0 2 13 Table E: Other public interest considerations against disclosure: matters listed in table to S14 of Act
% of Total 8 69 0 8 0 0 0 15 Number of times % of Total consideration used*
* A personal information application is an access application for personal information (as defined in clause 4 of Responsible and effective government 0 0 Schedule 4 to the Act) about the applicant (the applicant being an individual). Law enforcement and security 1 9 Table C: Invalid applications Individual rights, judicial processes and natural justice 5 46 Business interests of agencies and other persons 1 9 Reason for invalidity No of applications % of Total Environment, culture, economy and general matters 0 0 Application does not comply with formal requirements (section 41 of the 4 100 Secrecy provisions 4 36 Act) Exempt documents under interstate Freedom of Information legislation 0 0 Application is for excluded information of the agency (section 43 of the Act) 0 0 Application contravenes restraint order (section 110 of the Act) 0 0 Total 11 Total number of invalid applications received 4 100 Invalid applications that subsequently became valid applications 4 100
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Table F: Timeliness Table I: Applications transferred to other agencies.
Number of % of Total Number of % of Total applications* applications Decided within the statutory timeframe (20 days plus any extensions) 17 94 transferred Agency-initiated Transfers 0 0 Decided after 35 days (by agreement with applicant) 1 6 Not decided within time (deemed refusal) 0 0 Applicant-initiated Transfers 0 0 Total 18 Total 0
Table G: Number of applications reviewed under Part 5 of the Act (by type of review PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES (PID) and outcome) Council has fulfilled the statutory reporting requirements as stipulated by the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994. There have been no Public Interest Disclosures made to Decision Decision Total % of Total Council in 2017/2018. varied upheld Internal review 1 0 1 100
Review by Information Commissioner* 0 0 0 0 Internal review following recommendation under 0 0 0 0 S93 of Act Review by NCAT 0 0 0 0 Total 1 0 1 % of Total 100 0
*The Information Commissioner does not have the authority to vary decisions, but can make recommendations to the original decision-maker. The data in this case indicates that a recommendation to vary or uphold the original decision has been made by the Information Commissioner.
Table H: Applications for review under Part 5 of the Act (by type of applicant)
Number of % of Total applications for review Applications by access applicants 1 100
Applications by persons to whom information the subject of access 0 0 application relates (see S54 of the Act) Total 0
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Financial Statements 2018
Georges River Council
General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2018
Contents Page
1. Understanding Council’s Financial Statements 2
2. Statement by Councillors and Management 3
3. Primary Financial Statements: (i)
– Income Statement 4 – Statement of Comprehensive Income 5 Georges River Council – Statement of Financial Position 6 GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Statement of Changes in Equity 7 – Statement of Cash Flows 8 for the year ended 30 June 2018 4. Notes to the Financial Statements (i) 9
A leading, people-focused organisation 5. Independent Auditor’s Reports: delivering outstanding results for our community and city. – On the Financial Statements (Sect 417 [2]) 74 – On the Conduct of the Audit (Sect 417 [3])
(i) Comparatives for the 2016/17 year covers the period from 13/05/16 to 30/06/17
Overview
Georges River Council is constituted under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and has its principal place of business at:
Corner MacMahon and Dora Streets Hurstville NSW 2220
Council’s guiding principles are detailed in Chapter 3 of the LGA and includes:
principles applying to the exercise of functions generally by council, principles to be applied when making decisions, principles of community participation, principles of sound financial management, and principles for strategic planning relating to the development of an integrated planning and reporting framework.
A description of the nature of Council’s operations and its principal activities are provided in Note 2(b).
Through the use of the internet, we have ensured that our reporting is timely, complete and available at minimum cost. All press releases, financial statements and other information are publicly available on our website: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
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Financial Statements 2018_
Georges River Council
General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2018
Understanding Council’s financial statements
Introduction 5. The Statement of Cash Flows
Indicates where Council's cash came from and Each year, individual local governments across New where it was spent. This statement also displays South Wales are required to present a set of audited Council's original adopted budget to provide a financial statements to their council and community. comparison between what was projected and what actually occurred. What you will find in the statements
The financial statements set out the financial About the Notes to the Financial Statements performance, financial position and cash flows of Council for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. The Notes to the Financial Statements provide greater detail and additional information on the five The format of the financial statements is standard primary financial statements. across all NSW Councils and complies with both the accounting and reporting requirements of Australian About the Auditor’s Reports Accounting Standards and requirements as set down by the Office of Local Government. Council’s annual financial statements are required to be audited by the NSW Audit Office. In NSW the auditor provides 2 audit reports: About the Councillor/Management Statement
The financial statements must be certified by senior 1. an opinion on whether the financial statements staff as ‘presenting fairly’ the Council’s financial present fairly the Council’s financial performance and position, and results for the year and are required to be adopted by Council – ensuring both responsibility for and 2. their observations on the conduct of the audit, ownership of the financial statements. including commentary on the Council’s financial performance and financial position. About the primary financial statements Who uses the financial statements? The financial statements incorporate five ‘primary’ financial statements: The financial statements are publicly available documents and must be presented at a Council 1. The Income Statement meeting between seven days and five weeks after
Summarises Council's financial performance for the the date of the Audit Report. year, listing all income and expenses. The public can make submissions to Council up to This statement also displays Council's original seven days subsequent to the public presentation of adopted budget to provide a comparison between the financial statements. what was projected and what actually occurred. Council is required to forward an audited set of 2. The Statement of Comprehensive Income financial statements to the Office of Local Government. Primarily records changes in the fair value of Council's Infrastructure, Property, Plant and Equipment.
3. The Statement of Financial Position
A 30 June snapshot of Council's financial position indicating its assets, liabilities and “net wealth”.
4. The Statement of Changes in Equity
The overall change for the year (in dollars) of Council’s “net wealth”.
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Income Statement Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2018 for the year ended 30 June 2018
Original unaudited Actual Actual 13/5/16 $ ’000 Notes 2018 to 30/6/17 budget 13/5/16 2018 $ ’000 Notes 2018 to 30/6/17 Net result for the year (as per Income Statement) 22,359 1,363,712 Income from continuing operations Revenue: Other comprehensive income: 90,402 Rates and annual charges 3a 89,309 90,606 14,368 User charges and fees 3b 14,797 15,039 Amounts that will not be reclassified subsequently to the operating result 5,048 Interest and investment revenue 3c 6,466 14,177 9,072 Other revenues 3d 8,668 10,734 Gain (loss) on revaluation of IPP&E 9a 10,519 12,575 8,339 Grants and contributions provided for operating purposes 3e,f 9,438 23,078 Total items which will not be reclassified subsequently 23,220 Grants and contributions provided for capital purposes 3e,f 23,128 17,491 to the operating result 10,519 12,575 Other income: 2,163 Net gains from the disposal of assets 5 681 7,536 Total other comprehensive income for the year 10,519 12,575 – Fair value increment on investment property 10 1,455 1,245
152,612 Total income from continuing operations 153,942 179,906 Total comprehensive income for the year 32,878 1,376,287 Expenses from continuing operations 54,902 Employee benefits and on-costs 4a 54,722 60,050 95 Borrowing costs 4b 90 139 Total comprehensive income attributable to Council 32,878 1,376,287 43,536 Materials and contracts 4c 39,332 39,851 18,904 Depreciation and amortisation 4d 18,434 17,623 19,475 Other expenses 4e 19,005 18,094 – Revaluation decrement / impairment of IPP&E 4d – 3,732
136,912 Total expenses from continuing operations 131,583 139,489
15,700 Operating result from continuing operations 22,359 40,417
15,700 Net operating result for the year 22,359 40,417
Gain on local government amalgamation
– Assets and liabilities transferred from former councils – 1,323,295
15,700 Net result for the year 22,359 1,363,712
15,700 Net result attributable to Council 22,359 1,363,712
Net operating result for the year before grants and (7,520) contributions provided for capital purposes (769) 22,926
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Financial Statements 2018 – page 7 Total equity Georges River Council 12,575 12,575 1,376,287 1,376,287 1,363,712
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Statement of Financial Position – as at 30 June 2018 IPP&E Financial Statements 2018 reserve 12,575 12,575
revaluation $ ’000 Notes 2018 2017 – – – surplus ASSETS 13/5/16 to 30/6/17 1,363,712 1,363,712 Current assets 1,363,712 12,575
12,575 Cash and cash equivalents 6a 16,509 25,812 Accumulated Investments 6b 107,988 100,568 Receivables 7 11,273 8,228 Inventories 8 126 300 Total equity
Other 8 514 582 10,519 22,359 10,519 32,878
Total current assets 136,410 135,490 1,376,287
Non-current assets – Investments 6b 57,541 47,541 IPP&E 12,575 Receivables 7 – 873 23,094 1,409,165
Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 9 1,234,259 1,209,884 revaluation – Investment property 10 17,800 16,345 – Intangible assets 11 1,839 1,878 surplus reserve 22,359 22,359 2018
Total non-current assets 1,311,439 1,276,521 1,363,712 1,386,071 10,519
10,519 10,519 TOTAL ASSETS 1,447,849 1,412,011 Accumulated
LIABILITIES 9a Notes Current liabilities Payables 12 22,072 18,338 Income received in advance 12 358 362 Borrowings 12 500 500 Provisions 13 13,668 14,113 Total current liabilities 36,598 33,313
Non-current liabilities ing notes. Borrowings 12 1,625 2,125 Provisions 13 461 286 Total non-current liabilities 2,086 2,411 TOTAL LIABILITIES 38,684 35,724 Net assets 1,409,165 1,376,287 (c&d)
EQUITY Accumulated surplus 14 1,386,071 1,363,712 Revaluation reserves 14 23,094 12,575 Council equity interest 1,409,165 1,376,287 Total equity 1,409,165 1,376,287 ear ended 30 June 2018 y This statement should be read in conjunction with the accompany Georges River Council Statement of Changes in Equity 2018 for the Opening balance Net result for the year Other comprehensive income – Gain (loss) on revaluation of IPP&E Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Equity – balance at end of the reporting period $ ’000
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Financial Statements 2018 Financial Statements 2018 Georges River Council Georges River Council Notes to the Financial Statements Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2018 for the year ended 30 June 2018 Contents of the notes accompanying the financial statements Original unaudited Actual Actual Note Details Page budget 13/5/16 2018 $ ’000 Notes 2018 to 30/6/17 1 Basis of preparation 10 2(a) Council functions/activities – financial information 13 Cash flows from operating activities 2(b) Council functions/activities – component descriptions 14 Receipts: 3 Income from continuing operations 15 90,402 Rates and annual charges 89,381 102,792 4 Expenses from continuing operations 22 14,368 User charges and fees 15,622 14,258 5 Gains or losses from the disposal of assets 26 5,048 Investment and interest revenue received 5,529 13,441 6(a) Cash and cash equivalent assets 26 31,559 Grants and contributions 32,365 40,237 – Bonds, deposits and retention amounts received 2,546 1,694 6(b) Investments 27 9,072 Other 16,679 16,995 6(c) Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments – details 28 Payments: 7 Receivables 30 (54,902) Employee benefits and on-costs (53,298) (61,528) 8 Inventories and other assets 32 (43,536) Materials and contracts (43,665) (43,750) 9 Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 34 (95) Borrowing costs (90) (139) 10 Investment property 37 – Bonds, deposits and retention amounts refunded (938) (2,153) 11 Intangible assets 38 (19,475) Other (21,240) (21,041) 12 Payables and borrowings 39 32,441 Net cash provided (or used in) operating activities 15b 42,891 60,806 13 Provisions 42 Accumulated surplus, revaluation reserves, changes in accounting 14 44 Cash flows from investing activities policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors Receipts: 15 Statement of cash flows – additional information 44 5,072 Sale of investment securities 47,519 67,308 16 Commitments for expenditure 45 3,206 Sale of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment 1,288 12,394 17 Contingencies and other liabilities/assets not recognised 46 Payments: 18 Financial risk management 50 – Purchase of investment securities (64,553) (99,847) 19 Material budget variations 54 (47,639) Purchase of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment (35,948) (26,906) 20 Fair value measurement 56 (39,361) Net cash provided (or used in) investing activities (51,694) (47,051) 21 Related party transactions 64 Statement of developer contributions 65 Cash flows from financing activities 22 Receipts: 23(a) Statement of performance measures – consolidated results 70 Nil Payments: Additional council disclosures (unaudited) (500) Repayment of borrowings and advances (500) (625) (500) Net cash flow provided (used in) financing activities (500) (625) 23(b) Statement of performance measures – consolidated results (graphs) 71 24 Council information and contact details 73 (7,420) Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (9,303) 13,130
3,896 Plus: cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year 15a 25,812 – – Plus: cash transferred on amalgamation of councils – 12,682
(3,524) Cash and cash equivalents – end of the year 15a 16,509 25,812
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Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2018 for the year ended 30 June 2018
Note 1. Basis of preparation Note 1. Basis of preparation (continued)
These financial statements were authorised for issue by Council on 29/10/2018 Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
Council has the power to amend and reissue these financial statements. Council makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. include:
Basis of preparation (i) estimated fair values of investment properties –refer Note 10,
(ii) estimated fair values of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment – refer Note 9, These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Australian Accounting Interpretations, the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and Regulations, (iii) employee benefit provisions – refer Note 13. and the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. Council is a not for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing these financial statements. Significant judgements in applying the Council's accounting policies
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars and are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars. (iv) Impairment of receivables
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts disclosed in the financial statements are actual amounts. Council has made a significant judgement about the impairment of a number of its receivables in Note 7.
Specific budgetary amounts have been included for comparative analysis (to actuals) in the following reports Monies and other assets received by Council and notes:
. Income statement The Consolidated Fund
. Statement of cash flows In accordance with the provisions of Section 409(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), all money and . Note 19 – Material budget variations other assets received by Council is held in the Council’s Consolidated Fund unless it is required to be held in and are clearly marked . the Council’s Trust Fund.
(a) New and amended standards adopted by Council Cash and other assets of the following entities have been included as part of the Consolidated Fund:
There have been no new (or amended) accounting standards adopted by Council in this year’s financial . General purpose operations statements which have had any material impact on reported financial position, performance or cash flows. Goods and Services Tax (GST) AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures was adopted for the first time in the financial statements. Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST Adopting this standard has had no impact on the reporting of Council’s financial position or performance. incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Note 21 has now been included in these financial statements for related parties and incorporates all required related party disclosures. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the (b) Historical cost convention Statement of Financial Position.
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and certain classes of infrastructure, property, plant and financing activities which that are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority are presented as equipment and investment property. operating cash flows.
(c) Significant accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Council's accounting policies.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Council and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
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Georges River Council 80,581 10,458 38,294 36,750
1,412,011 1,238,606
current)
Notes to the Financial Statements 855 2018 8,302 for the year ended 30 June 2018 3,410 32,362 96,807 37,111 Total assets held (current and non- Financial Statements 2018
1,269,002 1,447,849 Note 1. Basis of preparation (continued) – –
760 6,563 2,972 33,769 10,000 13/5/16 . to 30/6/17
New accounting standards and interpretations issued not yet effective
– – –
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the 478 operations 2018 4,353 4,892 2,278
current reporting period and which have not been applied. 12,001 Grants included in e following functions/activities.
13,474
As at the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the full impact of these standards has yet to be income from continuing ascertained or quantified but will range from additional and/or revised disclosures to changes in how certain 9,662 transactions and balances are accounted for. 8,294 (2,864) (1,551) (1,534) 54,749 40,417 13/5/16 (26,339) to 30/6/17
Council has not elected to apply any pronouncements before their operative date in these financial statements. 2018 (1,482) (3,478) (3,697) 53,494 22,359 22,068 (33,535) (11,011)
Operating result from continuing operations 1,554 1,603 2,127 34,654 26,461 25,996 47,094 13/5/16 139,489 to 30/6/17
Details of these functions/activities are provided in Note 2(b) 2018 1,486 3,483 4,012 Expenses from 32,470 28,058 43,370 18,704 131,583
continuing operations 3 Income, expenses and assets have been directly attributed to th 10,421 20,755 44,316 23,597 80,745 13/5/16 179,906 to 30/6/17
4 5 315 2018 Income from 9,835 72,198 54,538 17,047 153,942
69 continuing operations ear ended 30 June 2018 y Total functions and activities Governance Assets and Infrastructure Environment and Planning Community and Culture Office of the General Manager Transformation and Change Business and Corporate Georges River Council Notes to the Financial Statements Note 2(a). Council functions/activities – financial information for the Functions/activities $ ’000
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Note 2(b). Council functions/activities – component descriptions Note 3. Income from continuing operations
Details relating to the Council’s functions/activities as reported in Note 2(a) are as follows: 13/5/16 $ ’000 2018 to 30/6/17 Governance Includes costs relating to Council’s role as a component of democratic government, including elections, (a) Rates and annual charges members’ fees and expenses, subscriptions to local authority associations, meetings of Council and policy- making committees, public disclosure (e.g. GIPA), and legislative compliance. Ordinary rates Residential 53,682 52,936 Assets and Infrastructure Business 9,492 9,285 Includes Fire Protection & Emergency Services, Public Conveniences, Street & Gutter Cleaning, Parks, Total ordinary rates 63,174 62,221 Gardens And Reserves, Golf Course, Tennis and Multi-purpose Courts, Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centre, Engineering Depot, Operating Plant, Traffic, Roads - Maintenance And Repairs, Restorations, Resheet program, Graffiti Expenditure, Drainage and Stormwater, Driveway Crossing Construction, Street Lighting, Bus Special rates Shelters & Street Seats, Parking Areas Maintenance, Infrastructure Plus Programs, Catchment & Waterways, Town improvement 617 608 Building Maintenance, Tree - Maintenanance and Management Total special rates 617 608
Environment and Planning Annual charges (pursuant to s.496, s.496A, s.496B, s.501 & s.611) Includes Compliance & Complaints, Environment Programs, Development Assessment, Strategic Planning, Domestic waste management services 22,625 24,598 Building Control, Fire Safety, Section 7.11 & 7.12 Developer Contributions, Economic Development Program, Stormwater management services 1,170 1,318 Town Improvement Rates, Animal Management, Environmental Health Services, Law Enforcement Officers, Waste management services (non-domestic) 1,635 1,796 Parking Control, Residential Waste Services, Commercial and Trade Waste Services. Section 611 charges 88 65 Total annual charges 25,518 27,777 Community and Culture Includes Financial Assistance - Donations, Customer Service, Communications, Citizenship Ceremonies, TOTAL RATES AND ANNUAL CHARGES 89,309 90,606 Events, Carss Park Childcare Centre, Ocean Street Childcare Centre, South Hurstville Kindergarten, Community & Cultural Development, Museum and Gallery, Libraries at Hurstville, Penshurst, Kogarah, Oatley and South Hurstville, Entertainment Centre and Halls, Hurstville Early Learning Centre, Penshurst Long Day Care Centre, Jack High Childcare Centre Council has used 2016 year valuations provided by the NSW Valuer General in calculating its rates. Business and Corporate Includes Financial Services, Risk Management, Emergency Management Contribution, General Rates and Accounting policy for rates and annual charges Services, Workers Compensation, Human Resources / Recruitment, Information Management and Rates, annual charges, grants and contributions (including developer contributions) are recognised as revenue Technology; Governance, Procurement, Information Support when the Council obtains control over the assets comprising these receipts. Developer contributions may only be expended for the purposes for which the contributions were required, but the Council may apply contributions Office of the General Manager according to the priorities established in work schedules. Includes Corporate Planning, Jubilee Oval Management, Strategic Property, Commercial Property, General Counsel, Executive Support, Internal Audit Program, Councillor Management & Meetings. Control over assets acquired from rates and annual charges is obtained at the commencement of the rating Transformation and Change year as it is an enforceable debt linked to the rateable property or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates. The Transformation and Change Implementation plan was designed to support Council in building a strong organisation for the Georges River Community. The Plan defines the guiding principles, governance and activities of bringing together the two former councils. This Plan is: - aligned with the principles guiding change defined by the NSW government; - local, based on the individual context of Georges River Council and the needs and interests of our community; - targeted, with a focus on the 10 key results and most urgent priorities; - adaptive, able to respond rapidly to unexpected issues and new opportunities; - prioritised, with a clear understanding of the costs and benefits of activities; and - measureable, with a clear framework for monitoring and communicating progress.
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13/5/16 13/5/16 $ ’000 2018 to 30/6/17 $ ’000 2018 to 30/6/17
(b) User charges and fees (c) Interest and investment revenue (including losses)
Specific user charges (per s.502 – specific ‘actual use’ charges) Interest Waste management services (non-domestic) 81 62 – Overdue rates and annual charges (incl. special purpose rates) 200 198 Total specific user charges 81 62 – Cash and investments 5,880 5,913 Dividend income – CDO litigation – settlement – 7,533 Other user charges and fees Fair value adjustments (i) Fees and charges – statutory and regulatory functions (per s.608) – Fair valuation movements in investments (at fair value or held for trading) 386 533 Planning and building regulation 4,320 4,050 TOTAL INTEREST AND INVESTMENT REVENUE 6,466 14,177 Regulatory fees 546 481 Section 149 certificates (EPA Act) 350 391 Interest revenue is attributable to: Section 603 certificates 172 204 Unrestricted investments/financial assets: Overdue rates and annual charges (general fund) 200 198 Total fees and charges – statutory/regulatory 5,388 5,126 General Council cash and investments 2,743 10,593
(ii) Fees and charges – other (incl. general user charges (per s.608)) Restricted investments/funds – external: Child care 3,817 3,903 Development contributions Fire and emergency services levy (FESL) implementation – 53 – Section 7.11 2,220 2,094 Leaseback fees – Council vehicles 488 576 Domestic waste management operations 556 257 Leisure centre 1,729 1,898 Other externally restricted assets Town Improvement Rates 70 74 Restoration charges 912 854 Other externally restricted assets LIRS Jubilee Park 36 78 Community services 6 10 Other externally restricted assets Stormwater Management 3 – Golf course 650 612 Restricted investments/funds – internal: Library 86 141 Internally restricted assets 638 882 Parks income 577 434 Total interest and investment revenue recognised 6,466 14,177 Public halls 680 702 Tennis courts 108 78 Accounting policy for interest and investment revenue Other jubilee oval – ticket sales 139 381 Interest income is recognised using the effective interest rate at the date that interest is earned. Other 136 209 Total fees and charges – other 9,328 9,851
TOTAL USER CHARGES AND FEES 14,797 15,039
Accounting policy for user charges and fees User charges and fees are recognised as revenue when the service has been provided.
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Note 3. Income from continuing operations (continued) Note 3. Income from continuing operations (continued)
13/5/16 13/5/16 13/5/16 $ ’000 Notes 2018 to 30/6/17 2018 to 30/6/17 2018 to 30/6/17 $ ’000 Operating Operating Capital Capital (d) Other revenues (e) Grants Rental income – investment property 10 1,712 1,586 Rental income – other council properties 2,318 2,856 General purpose (untied) Ex gratia rates – 3 Current year allocation Fines 476 1,854 Financial assistance 4,175 6,062 – – Fines – parking 2,445 2,906 Other Legal fees recovery – rates and charges (extra charges) 53 91 Pensioners’ rates subsidies – general component 710 633 – – Legal fees recovery – other 351 366 Total general purpose 4,885 6,695 – – Commissions and agency fees 87 9 Diesel rebate – 25 Specific purpose Insurance claim recoveries 454 344 Pensioners’ rates subsidies: Events income 171 129 – Domestic waste management 295 158 – – Other 601 565 Child care 1,596 2,360 – – TOTAL OTHER REVENUE 8,668 10,734 Environmental protection – – 932 85 Library 277 284 101 101 Accounting policy for other revenue LIRS subsidy 93 182 – – Council recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future Street lighting 328 495 – – economic benefits will flow to the Council and specific criteria have been met for each of the Council’s activities Transport (roads to recovery) 1,000 1,649 – – as described below. Council bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of Transport (other roads and bridges funding) – – 210 113 customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement. Waste management 152 367 – – Parks – – 1,787 407 Fine income is recognised as revenue when payment is received from the Office of State Revenue. Floodplain management – – – 595 New council implementation fund – 10,000 – – Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Stronger communities fund – – – 10,000 Community services 121 126 146 90 Miscellaneous sales are recognised when physical possession has transferred to the customer which is Other 73 65 5 (3) deemed to be the point of transfer of risks and rewards. Total specific purpose 3,935 15,686 3,181 11,388 Total grants 8,820 22,381 3,181 11,388 Other income is recorded when the payment is due, the value of the payment is notified, or the payment is received, whichever occurs first. Grant revenue is attributable to: – Commonwealth funding 6,735 10,082 1,110 110 – State funding 2,085 12,279 2,071 11,278 – Other funding – 20 – – 8,820 22,381 3,181 11,388
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13/5/16 13/5/16 13/5/16 $ ’000 2018 to 30/6/17 2018 to 30/6/17 2018 to 30/6/17 $ ’000 Notes Operating Operating Capital Capital (g) Unspent grants and contributions (f) Contributions Certain grants and contributions are obtained by Council on condition Developer contributions: that they be spent in a specified manner: (s7.4 & s7.11 – EP&A Act, s64 of the LGA): Operating grants Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period 853 2,111 Cash contributions S 7.11 – contributions towards amenities/services 32 (38) 13,673 4,511 Add: operating grants recognised in the current period but not yet spent 126 84 Total developer contributions – cash 32 (38) 13,673 4,511 Add: operating grants received for the provision of goods and services in a future – 36 period Total developer contributions 22 32 (38) 13,673 4,511 Less: operating grants recognised in a previous reporting period now spent (309) (1,377)
Other contributions: Unexpended and held as restricted assets (operating grants) 670 853 Cash contributions Kerb and gutter – – 29 65 Capital grants RMS contributions (regional roads, block grant) 466 494 1,253 1,083 Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period 923 1,415 Contributions to legal and consultant fees 29 91 – – Parks – contribution by sporting club – 12 284 16 Add: capital grants recognised in the current period but not yet spent 269 319 Other voluntary planning agreements – – 4,670 274 Add: capital grants received for the provision of goods and services in a future 1,815 – Other 91 138 38 154 period Total other contributions – cash 586 735 6,274 1,592 Less: capital grants recognised in a previous reporting period now spent (163) (811)
Total other contributions 586 735 6,274 1,592 Unexpended and held as restricted assets (capital grants) 2,844 923 Total contributions 618 697 19,947 6,103 Contributions TOTAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS 9,438 23,078 23,128 17,491 Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period 58,328 54,406
contributions recognised in the current period but not yet spent 15,925 6,565 Accounting policy for grants and contributions Add: Control over grants and contributions is normally obtained upon their receipt (or acquittal) and is valued at the Less: contributions recognised in a previous reporting period now spent (8,797) (2,643) fair value of the granted or contributed asset at the date of transfer. Unexpended and held as restricted assets (contributions) 65,456 58,328 Where grants or contributions recognised as revenues during the financial year were obtained on condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period and those conditions were un-discharged at reporting date, the unused grant or contribution is disclosed above.
A liability is recognised in respect of revenue that is reciprocal in nature to the extent that the requisite service has not been provided at reporting date.
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Note 4. Expenses from continuing operations Note 4. Expenses from continuing operations (continued)
13/5/16 13/5/16 $ ’000 2018 to 30/6/17 $ ’000 2018 to 30/6/17
(a) Employee benefits and on-costs (c) Materials and contracts
Salaries and wages 41,915 45,882 Raw materials and consumables 2,317 2,490 Employee termination costs (where material – other than vested leave paid) 1,055 2,246 Contractor and consultancy costs – waste services 19,242 21,681 Travel expenses 355 113 Contractor and consultancy costs – contractors (various services) 7,490 5,780 Employee leave entitlements (ELE) 5,539 5,188 Contractor and consultancy costs – consultancy costs 3,934 3,238 (2) Superannuation 3,748 3,734 Auditors remuneration 117 184 Superannuation – defined benefit plans 1,067 1,051 Legal expenses: Workers’ compensation insurance 1,472 1,763 – Legal expenses: planning and development 528 728 Fringe benefit tax (FBT) 237 304 – Legal expenses: other 750 688 Training costs (other than salaries and wages) 463 494 Operating leases: (1) Other 53 37 – Operating lease rentals: minimum lease payments 135 241 Total employee costs 55,904 60,812 IT expenses 2,658 2,518 Less: capitalised costs (1,182) (762) Motor vehicle expenses 1,259 1,659 TOTAL EMPLOYEE COSTS EXPENSED 54,722 60,050 Other maintenance of assets 578 512 Other 324 132 Number of ‘full-time equivalent’ employees (FTE) at year end 565 528 TOTAL MATERIALS AND CONTRACTS 39,332 39,851 Accounting policy for employee benefits and on-costs Operating leases Employee benefit expenses are recorded when the service has been provided by the employee. Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to Council as lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments Retirement benefit obligations made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are All employees of the Council are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death. Council contributes to charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. various defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans on behalf of its employees. 1. Operating lease payments are attributable to: Superannuation plans Computers 83 147 Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid Other 52 94 contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments 135 241 is available. 2. Auditor remuneration During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the Council participates in a Defined Benefit Plan under the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, however, auditor of Council, related practices and non-related audit firms when sufficient information to account for the plan as a defined benefit is not available and therefore Council Auditors of the Council – NSW Auditor-General: accounts for its obligations to defined benefit plans on the same basis as its obligations to defined contribution plans, i.e. as an expense when it becomes payable – refer to Note 17 for more information. (i) Audit and other assurance services 13/5/16 Audit and review of financial statements 115 114 (b) Borrowing costs 2018 to 30/6/17 Remuneration for audit and other assurance services 115 114 Total Auditor-General remuneration 115 114 (i) Interest bearing liability costs Non NSW Auditor-General audit firms: Interest on overdraft – 3 Interest on loans 90 136 (i) Audit and other assurance services Total interest bearing liability costs expensed 90 139 Audit and review of financial statements 2 – Other audit and assurance services – 70 TOTAL BORROWING COSTS EXPENSED 90 139 Remuneration for audit and other assurance services 2 70 Total remuneration of non NSW Auditor-General audit firms 2 70 Accounting policy for borrowing costs Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of any qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that Total Auditor remuneration 117 184 is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed.
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(d) Depreciation, amortisation and impairment (e) Other expenses
Depreciation and amortisation Advertising 215 303 Plant and equipment 2,345 2,678 Bad and doubtful debts 87 70 Office equipment 365 359 Bank charges 80 100 Furniture and fittings 251 166 Contributions/levies to other levels of government – – Infrastructure: – Department of planning levy 289 276 – Buildings – non-specialised 2,069 2,045 – Emergency services levy (includes FRNSW, SES, and RFS levies) 2,099 2,317 – Buildings – specialised 2,317 1,763 – Other contributions/levies 7 29 – Other structures 374 576 Councillor expenses – mayoral fee/administrator fee 118 275 – Roads 5,996 4,841 Councillor expenses – councillors’ fees 346 19 – Footpaths 942 724 Councillors’ expenses (incl. mayor) – other (excluding fees above) 17 248 – Stormwater drainage 508 1,064 Donations, contributions and assistance to other organisations (Section 356) 933 425 – Other open space/recreational assets 2,425 2,445 – Stronger community fund – 1,000 Other assets: Election expenses 623 3 – Library books 355 549 Electricity and heating 1,354 1,267 – Other 14 21 Insurance 1,670 1,246 Intangible assets 11 473 392 Postage 92 270 Total depreciation and amortisation costs 18,434 17,623 Printing and stationery 345 462 Street lighting 2,144 2,598 Impairment / revaluation decrement of IPP&E Telephone and communications 311 482 Infrastructure – 3,732 Valuation fees 282 256 Total IPP&E impairment / revaluation decrement costs / (reversals) – 3,732 Catering food and beverage 272 284 Commission charges 725 665 TOTAL DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT / Exhibitions, festivals and events 970 629 REVALUATION DECREMENT COSTS EXPENSED 18,434 21,355 Property expenses – utilities 1,069 1,076 Property expenses – other 4,068 2,741 Accounting policy for depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses Memberships and subscriptions 395 390 Depreciation and amortisation Other recruitment and staff well being 242 348 Depreciation and amortisation are calculated using the straight line method to allocate their cost, net of their Other 252 315 residual values, over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives are included in Note 9 for IPPE assets and TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 19,005 18,094 Note 11 for intangible assets.
Impairment of non-financial assets Accounting policy for other expenses Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life or are not yet available for use are not subject to amortisation Other expenses are recorded on an accruals basis as the Council receives the goods or services. and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date. Impairment losses for revalued assets are firstly offset against the amount in the revaluation surplus for the class of asset, with only the excess to be recognised in the Income Statement.
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Note 5. Gains or losses from the disposal of assets Note 6(b). Investments
13/5/16 2018 2018 2017 2017 $ ’000 Notes 2018 to 30/6/17 $ ’000 Current Non-current Current Non-current
Plant and equipment 9 Investments Proceeds from disposal – plant and equipment 1,273 1,643 a. ‘At fair value through the profit and loss’ Less: carrying amount of plant and equipment assets sold/written off (806) (1,336) – ‘Held for trading’ 73,488 – 72,068 – Net gain/(loss) on disposal 467 307 b. ‘Held to maturity’ 34,500 57,541 28,500 47,541 Infrastructure 9 Total investments 107,988 57,541 100,568 47,541 Less: carrying amount of infrastructure assets sold/written off (639) – Net gain/(loss) on disposal (639) – TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH Financial assets (1) 6 EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS 124,497 57,541 126,380 47,541 Proceeds from disposal/redemptions/maturities – financial assets 47,519 67,308 Less: carrying amount of financial assets sold/redeemed/matured (47,519) (67,308) Financial assets at fair value through the Net gain/(loss) on disposal – – profit and loss Office equipment Managed funds 5,565 – 5,565 – Proceeds from disposal – Office equipment 15 – NCD’s, FRN’s (with maturities > 3 months) 67,923 – 66,503 – Less: carrying amount of Office equipment assets sold/written off (3) – Total 73,488 – 72,068 – Net gain/(loss) on disposal 12 – Library collection Held to maturity investments Proceeds from disposal – Library collection – – Long term deposits 34,500 57,541 28,500 47,541 Less: carrying amount of Library collection assets sold/written off (51) (22) Total 34,500 57,541 28,500 47,541 Net gain/(loss) on disposal (51) (22) Land Accounting policy for investments Proceeds from disposal – Land 1,800 10,750 Less: carrying amount of Land assets sold/written off (908) (3,500) Classification Council classifies its financial assets in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or Net gain/(loss) on disposal 892 7,250 loss; loans and receivables; held-to-maturity investments; and available-for-sale financial assets. The Other classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the Proceeds from disposal – Other – 1 classification of its investments at initial recognition and, in the case of assets classified as held-to-maturity, Net gain/(loss) on disposal – 1 re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date. NET GAIN/(LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 681 7,536 Accounting policy for disposal of assets (a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss The gain or loss on sale of an asset is determined when control of the asset has irrevocably passed to the Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is buyer and the asset is derecognised. classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short-term. Assets in this category are held at fair value with changes in value taken through profit or loss at each reporting period. Note 6(a). Cash and cash equivalent assets (b) Held to maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that Council’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Assets in this Cash and cash equivalents category are measured at amortised cost. Cash on hand and at bank 7,544 16,578 Cash-equivalent assets Recognition and de-recognition – Deposits at call 8,965 9,234 Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date: the date on which Council Total cash and cash equivalents 16,509 25,812 commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs Accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through For Statement of Cash Flow presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand; deposits profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement. held at call with financial institutions; other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three Investments are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant have been transferred and Council has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. risk of changes in value; and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the Statement of Financial Position.
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Note 6(c). Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments – details Note 6(c). Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments – details (continued)
2018 2018 2017 2017 $ ’000 Current Non-current Current Non-current $ ’000 Notes 2018 2017
Total cash, cash equivalents Internal restrictions and investments 124,497 57,541 126,380 47,541 Plant and vehicle replacement 3,190 2,091 Employees leave entitlement 9,113 9,113 attributable to: Deposits, retentions and bonds 5,240 5,240 External restrictions (refer below) 38,507 57,541 30,171 47,541 Childcare equipment 235 318 Internal restrictions (refer below) 77,118 – 83,555 – Election reserve 573 994 Unrestricted 8,872 – 12,654 – Hurstville golf course 264 191 124,497 57,541 126,380 47,541 CDO recovery 5,971 6,855 Asset management 10,937 9,831 Commercial property 18,474 19,596 Strategic centres 8,103 8,603 $ ’000 Notes 2018 2017 Street decorations – 52 Financial assistance grant 2,131 2,063 Details of restrictions Environmental sustainability 447 369 Stronger communities fund 7,091 9,205 External restrictions – included in liabilities Legal reserve – 354 Specific purpose unexpended loans – general – 836 Aquatic facilities 1,939 1,939 External restrictions – included in liabilities – 836 Cost savings quarantined 1,515 350 New council implementation fund 1,895 6,391 External restrictions – other Total internal restrictions 77,118 83,555 Developer contributions – general 65,456 58,328 Specific purpose unexpended grants 3,514 1,776 TOTAL RESTRICTIONS 173,166 161,267 Domestic waste management 18,344 13,636 Environmental and stormwater levies 1,380 1,058 Town improvement levy 1,955 1,644 Special rate levy 455 160 Voluntary planning agreements 4,944 274 External restrictions – other 96,048 76,876 Total external restrictions 96,048 77,712
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Note 7. Receivables Note 7. Receivables (continued)
2018 2017 2018 2017 $ ’000 Notes Current Non-current Current Non-current Accounting policy for receivables
Purpose Recognition and measurement Rates and annual charges 2,462 – 2,140 394 Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not Interest and extra charges 322 – 118 169 quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than User charges and fees 1,772 – 1,417 241 12 months after the reporting date which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are Contributions to works 1 – 342 – included in other receivables (Note 8) and receivables (Note 7) in the Statement of Financial Position. Capital debtors (being sale of assets) Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the – Other asset sales 1,800 – – – effective interest method, less provision for impairment. Receivables are generally due for settlement within Accrued revenues 30 days. – Interest on investments 2,139 – 1,623 – – Other income accruals 560 – 707 – Cash flows relating to short-term receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial. Government grants and subsidies 1,135 – 934 – Net GST receivable 1,349 – 1,156 – Impairment Other debtors 23 – 54 69 For loans and receivables the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying Total 11,563 – 8,491 873 amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is Less: provision for impairment reduced and the amount of the loss is recognised in profit or loss. Rates and annual charges (14) – (14) – Other debtors (276) – (249) – Collectability of receivables is reviewed on an on-going basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are Total provision for impairment – receivables (290) – (263) – written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. An allowance account (provision for impairment of receivables) is used when there is objective evidence that Council will not be able to collect all amounts due TOTAL NET RECEIVABLES 11,273 – 8,228 873 according to the original terms of the receivables.
Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments (more than 30 days overdue) are considered indicators Externally restricted receivables that the receivable is impaired. When a receivable for which an impairment allowance had been recognised Domestic waste management 779 – 600 198 becomes uncollectable in a subsequent period it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent Town improvement 24 – 14 9 recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in the Income statement. Stormwater management 43 – 34 10 Total external restrictions 846 – 648 217 Unrestricted receivables 10,427 – 7,580 656 TOTAL NET RECEIVABLES 11,273 – 8,228 873
13/5/16 Movement in provision for impairment of receivables 2018 to 30/6/17 Balance at the beginning of the year 263 281 + new provisions recognised during the year 88 51 – amounts already provided for and written off this year (61) – – amounts provided for but recovered during the year – (69) Balance at the end of the year 290 263
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Note 8. Inventories and other assets Note 8. Inventories and other assets (continued)
2018 2017 2018 2017 $ ’000 Notes Current Non-current Current Non-current $ ’000 Notes Current Non-current Current Non-current
(a) Inventories (i) Other disclosures
(i) Inventories at cost (a) Details for real estate development Real estate for resale(refer below) – – 147 – Industrial/commercial – – 147 – Stores and materials 126 – 153 – Total real estate for resale – – 147 – Total inventories at cost 126 – 300 – (Valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value)
TOTAL INVENTORIES 126 – 300 – Represented by: Other properties – book value – – 147 – Total real estate for resale – – 147 – (b) Other assets Movements: Prepayments 477 – 546 – Real estate assets at beginning of the year 147 – 147 – Deposit to supplier 37 – 36 – – Transfers in from (out to) Note 9 (147) – – – TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 514 – 582 – Total real estate for resale – – 147 –
(b) Current assets not anticipated to be settled within the next 12 months Externally restricted assets The following inventories and other assets, even though classified as current are not expected to be recovered in the next 12 months; There are no restrictions applicable to the above assets. 2018 2017 Real estate for resale – 147 – 147
Accounting policy
Raw materials and stores, work in progress and finished goods Raw materials and stores, work in progress and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on basis of weighted average costs. Costs of purchased inventory are determined after deducting rebates and discounts. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
Inventory held for distribution Inventory held for distribution is held at cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
Land held for resale/capitalisation of borrowing costs Land held for resale is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is assigned by specific identification and includes the cost of acquisition, and development and borrowing costs during development. When development is completed borrowing costs and other holding charges are expensed as incurred.
Borrowing costs included in the cost of land held for resale are those costs that would have been avoided if the expenditure on the acquisition and development of the land had not been made. Borrowing costs incurred while active development is interrupted for extended periods are recognised as expenses.
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Financial Statements 2018 74 971 727 1,593 1,393 9,685 8,257 page 34 49,229 35,230 71,218 81,098 74,968 354,312 Net 1,234,259 amount carrying Georges River Council
– – – – – – 370 Financial Statements 2018 2,136 4,539 3,244 5,917 25,076 38,732 72,088 11,478 41,903 34,487 Notes to the Financial Statements 430,910 190,940 and for the year ended 30 June 2018 impairment depreciation Accumulated
115,030
12,800
225,104 15,160
177,410
as at 30/6/2018 Note 9. Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment (continued) 444 727 225,104 1,665,169 Gross amount carrying
Accounting policy for infrastructure, property, plant and equipment – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment are held at fair value. Independent valuations are performed at (ARR) to equity
least every 5 years, however the carrying amount of assets is assessed at each reporting date to confirm 74,305 73,962 115,030 143,306 545,252 3,729 15,602 5,510 12,800 19,735 4,637 177,410 15,160 123,001 109,455
increments Revaluation that it is not materially different from current fair value. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 147 147
Tfrs Increases in the carrying amounts arising on revaluation are credited to the asset revaluation reserve. To the assets (Note 8) from/(to) 10,519 real estate
10,519
extent that the increase reverses a decrease previously recognising profit or loss relating to that asset class, the – – – – – – – – 2 – – –
(2) increase is first recognised as profit or loss. Decreases that reverse previous increases of assets in the same 268 (439) class are first charged against revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the class; all other decreases are charged to the Income Statement. Adjustments and transfers
– 5 – – – – – – – – Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, 370 157 185 only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to Council and the cost WIP
transfers of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement
439 908
(908)
(268)
during the financial period in which they are incurred. – – – – – – Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight line method to allocate (17,961)
expense their cost, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives as follows:
–
(717)
– –
– –
Depreciation – – – – – – – – – – – – – Plant and equipment Years Other equipment Years (638) (908) (2,406) value
Asset movements during the reporting period Office equipment 5 to 10 Playground equipment 5 to 15 Carrying
(2,425) (942)
(508) (5,996) (251) (2,345) (355) (14) (365) (374)
(2,069)
(2,317) of disposals Office furniture 10 to 20 Benches, seats etc. 10 to 20 – 1 – – – 2 – – – – 22 384 903 Computer equipment 3 to 4 2,590 6,705 12,148
Additions Vehicles 3 to 8 Buildings
(806)
(51)
(3)
new assets – – – – – Heavy plant/road making equipment 5 to 8 Buildings: masonry 50 to 100 57 95 188 615 669 706 2,005 1,245 6,301 2,402 Other plant and equipment 5 to 15 Buildings: other 20 to 60 21,931 renewals Additions
207
153 1,181
Stormwater assets 88 727 877 Drains 80 to 150 1,582 8,416 1,142 9,372 34,140 48,526 71,537 75,734 82,257 353,466 Net Culverts 50 to 150 1,209,884 amount carrying Flood control structures 80 to 100
2,992
501 4,155
– – – – – –
356 Transportation assets Other infrastructure assets 1,885 2,901 4,772 6,118 37,790 25,096 71,581 11,131 32,417 39,585 418,578 Sealed roads: surface 25 to 40 Bulk earthworks Infinite 184,946 and Sealed roads: structure 50 to 120 Swimming pools 50 to 75 impairment depreciation Accumulated
115,030
15,160
2,657 175,916
213,257
as at 30/6/2017 Unsealed roads 20 Other open space/recreational assets 5 to 100 444 727 Bridge: concrete 100 Other infrastructure 5 to 100 3,467 4,043 2,657 5,649 71,930 73,622 19,547 15,160 15,490 opposed to the acquisition of new assets). 115,030 143,118 538,412 175,916 213,257 108,151 121,842
1,628,462 Bridge: other 50 Gross amount carrying Road pavements 60 to 80
Kerb, gutter and footpaths 40 to 100 The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.
8 Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in the Income statement. Land under roads Land under roads is land under roadways and road reserves including land under footpaths, nature strips and median strips. Council has elected not to recognise land under roads acquired before 1 July 2008 in accordance with ear ended 30 June 201 y AASB 1051 Land Under Roads. Land under roads acquired after 1 July 2008 is recognised in accordance with AASB 116 Property, Plant Georges River Council Notes to the Financial Statements Note 9. Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE, PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIP. – Bulk earthworks (non-depreciable) – Stormwater drainage – Footpaths – Other open space/recreational assets – Other Furniture and fittings Plant and equipment – Roads Office equipment – Community land – Land under roads (post 30/6/08) for the Asset class $ ’000 Capital work in progress – Operational land – Buildings non-specialised – Library books – Council controlled land – Other structures – Buildings specialised Land: Infrastructure: Other assets: Renewals are defined as the replacement of existing assets (as and Equipment.
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Note 9. Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment (continued) Note 10. Investment property
Crown reserves $ ’000 2018 2017 Crown Reserves under Council’s care and control are recognised as assets of the Council. While ownership of the reserves remains with the Crown, Council retains operational control of the reserves and is responsible for (a) Investment property at fair value their maintenance and use in accordance with the specific purposes to which the reserves are dedicated. Improvements on Crown Reserves are also recorded as assets, while maintenance costs incurred by Council Investment property on hand 17,800 16,345 and revenues relating to the reserves are recognised within Council’s Income Statement. Reconciliation of annual movement: Opening balance 16,345 15,100 – Net gain/(loss) from fair value adjustments 1,455 1,245 CLOSING BALANCE – INVESTMENT PROPERTY 17,800 16,345
(b) Valuation basis
The basis of valuation of investment property is fair value, being the amounts for which the properties could be exchanged between willing parties in arms length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same location and condition and subject to similar leases.
(c) Leasing arrangements – Council as lessor
The investment property are leased to tenants under long-term operating leases with rentals payable monthly.
Future minimum lease payments receivable under non-cancellable investment property operating leases not recognised in the financial statements are receivable as follows: Within 1 year 1,544 1,466 Later than 1 year but less than 5 years 1,865 2,819 Total minimum lease payments receivable 3,409 4,285
(d) Investment property income and expenditure – summary
Rental income from investment property: – Minimum lease payments 1,712 1,586 Direct operating expenses on investment property: – that generated rental income (541) (628) Net revenue contribution from investment property 1,171 958 plus: Fair value movement for year 1,455 1,245 Total income attributable to investment property 2,626 2,203 Accounting policy for investment property Investment property, principally comprising freehold office buildings, is held for long-term rental yields and is not occupied by the Council. Changes in fair values are recorded in the income statement as part of other income. Properties that are under construction for future use as investment property are regarded as investment property. These are also carried at fair value unless the fair value cannot yet be reliably determined. Where that is the case, the property will be accounted for at cost until either the fair value becomes reliably determinable or construction is complete.
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Note 11. Intangible assets Note 12. Payables and borrowings
2018 2017 $ ’000 2018 2017 $ ’000 Current Non-current Current Non-current
Intangible assets represent identifiable non-monetary assets without physical substance. Payables Goods and services – operating expenditure 4,780 – 5,207 – Intangible assets are as follows: Goods and services – capital expenditure 2,551 – 3,988 – Accrued expenses: Opening values: – Salaries and wages 1,957 – 116 – Gross book value (1/7) 3,513 2,031 – Other expenditure accruals 3,722 – 1,960 – Accumulated amortisation (1/7) (1,635) (1,244) Security bonds, deposits and retentions 8,556 – 6,948 – Net book value – opening balance 1,878 787 ATO fringe benefits tax 59 – 46 – Other 447 – 73 – Movements for the year Total payables 22,072 – 18,338 – – Purchases 434 1,482 Income received in advance – Amortisation charges (473) (391) Payments received in advance 358 – 362 – Total income received in advance 358 – 362 – Closing values: Gross book value (30/6) 3,947 3,513 Borrowings 1 Accumulated amortisation (30/6) (2,108) (1,635) Loans – secured 500 1,625 500 2,125 Total borrowings 500 1,625 500 2,125 TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS – NET BOOK VALUE 1 1,839 1,878 TOTAL PAYABLES AND BORROWINGS 22,930 1,625 19,200 2,125
1. The net book value of intangible assets represent: (a) Payables and borrowings relating to restricted assets 2018 2017 – Software 1,839 1,878 Current Non-current Current Non-current 1,839 1,878 Externally restricted assets Domestic waste management 1,276 – 575 – Accounting policy for intangible assets Payables and borrowings relating to externally restricted assets 1,276 – 575 – IT development and software Costs incurred in developing products or systems and costs incurred in acquiring software and licenses that will Total payables and borrowings relating contribute to future period financial benefits through revenue generation and/or cost reduction are capitalised to to restricted assets 1,276 – 575 – software and systems. Costs capitalised include external direct costs of materials and service, direct payroll, Total payables and borrowings relating and payroll related costs of employees’ time spent on the project. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line to unrestricted assets 21,654 1,625 18,625 2,125 basis over periods generally ranging from three to five years. TOTAL PAYABLES AND BORROWINGS 22,930 1,625 19,200 2,125
IT development costs include only those costs directly attributable to the development phase and are only 1. Loans are secured over the general rating income of Council recognised following completion of technical feasibility, and where Council has an intention and ability to use Disclosures on liability interest rate risk exposures, fair value disclosures and security can be found in Note 18. the asset.
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Financial Statements 2018 Financial Statements 2018 Georges River Council Georges River Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2018 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2018 Note 12. Payables and borrowings (continued) Note 12. Payables and borrowings (continued)
$ ’000 2018 2017 Accounting policy for payables and borrowings (b) Current payables and borrowings not anticipated to be settled within the next twelve months Payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Council prior to the end of financial The following payables and borrowings, even though classified as current, are not year that are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. expected to be settled in the next 12 months. Borrowings Payables – security bonds, deposits and retentions 3,254 1,708 Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently 3,254 1,708 measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective (c) Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is 5/16to 30/6/17 Non-cash changes 2018 deferred until the draw down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that it is probable that some or all of the Opening Other Closing facility will be drawn down, the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for liquidity services and amortised over the Class of Fair value balance Cash flows Acquisition non-cash balance changes period of the facility to which it relates. borrowings as at 1/7/17 movements as at 30/6/18 Loans – secured 2,625 (500) – – – 2,125 Borrowings are removed from the Statement of Financial Position when the obligation specified in the contract TOTAL 2,625 (500) – – – 2,125 is discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in other income or finance cost.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless Council has an unconditional right to defer settlement of $ ’000 2018 2017 the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.
(d) Financing arrangements Finance leases Leases of property, plant and equipment where Council, as lessee, has substantially all the risks and rewards (i) Unrestricted access was available at balance date to the of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the following lines of credit: fair value of the leased property or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. The
(1) corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other short-term and long-term Bank overdraft facilities 650 650 payables. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged Credit cards/purchase cards 250 250 to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the Other 700 – remaining balance of the liability for each period. Total financing arrangements 1,600 900
Drawn facilities as at balance date: The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the asset's useful life or – Credit cards/purchase cards 1 34 over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term if there is no reasonable certainty that Council – Other 410 – will obtain ownership at the end of the lease term. Total drawn financing arrangements 411 34
Undrawn facilities as at balance date: – Bank overdraft facilities 650 650 – Credit cards/purchase cards 249 216 – Other 290 – Total undrawn financing arrangements 1,189 866
1. The bank overdraft facility may be drawn at any time and may be terminated by the bank without notice.
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Note 13. Provisions Note 13. Provisions (continued)
2018 2017 2018 2017 $ ’000 Current Non-current Current Non-current Accounting policy for provisions Provisions are recognised when Council has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, Provisions it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount has been Employee benefits: reliably estimated. Annual leave 4,048 – 4,029 – Sick leave 488 – 496 – Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is Long service leave 8,750 461 9,246 286 determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood Gratuities 142 – 137 – of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. Other leave – RDO and TOIL 240 – 205 – TOTAL PROVISIONS 13,668 461 14,113 286 Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date. The discount rate used to determine the present value (a) Provisions relating to restricted assets reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The There are no restricted assets (external or internal) applicable to the above provisions increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.
$ ’000 2018 2017 Employee benefits
(b) Current provisions not anticipated to be settled within the Short-term obligations next twelve months Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave The following provisions, even though classified as current, are not expected to be wholly settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the expected to be settled in the next 12 months. related service are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liability for annual leave Provisions – employees benefits 6,929 7,159 and accumulating sick leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables. 6,929 6,929 7,159
Other long-term employee benefit obligations $ ’000 The liability for long service leave and annual leave that is not expected to be wholly settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service is recognised in the provision for (b) Description of and movements in provisions employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of ELE provisions services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. Other Long service ELE on- 2018 Annual leave Sick leave employee Total Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and leave costs benefits periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting At beginning of year 4,029 496 9,532 – 342 14,399 period on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, Additional provisions 3,158 13 1,309 199 4,679 the estimated future cash outflows. Amounts used (payments) (3,226) (31) (2,031) (169) (5,457) Remeasurement effects 87 10 161 10 268 The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position if the Council does Other - LSL Receipts – – 240 – 240 not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the reporting date, regardless of Total ELE provisions at when the actual settlement is expected to occur. end of year 4,048 488 9,211 – 382 14,129
2017 At beginning of year 3,744 531 10,771 373 15,419 Additional provisions 3,344 (13) 1,242 183 4,756 Amounts used (payments) (3,140) (33) (2,628) (221) (6,022) Remeasurement effects 81 11 147 7 246 Total ELE provisions at end of year 4,029 496 9,532 – 342 14,399
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Note 14. Accumulated surplus, revaluation reserves, changes in accounting Note 16. Commitments for expenditure policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors
$ ’000 2018 2017 Nature and purpose of reserves (a) Capital commitments (exclusive of GST) Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment revaluation reserve The infrastructure, property, plant and equipment revaluation reserve is used to record increments / Capital expenditure committed for at the reporting date but not decrements of non-current asset values due to their revaluation. recognised in the financial statements as liabilities: Property, plant and equipment Buildings 12,123 703 Plant and equipment 252 8 Note 15. Statement of cash flows – additional information Parks 1,209 3,105 Infrastructure 5,603 1,091 Software 80 288 $ ’000 Notes 2018 2017 Total commitments 19,267 5,195 (a) Reconciliation of cash assets These expenditures are payable as follows: Within the next year 19,267 4,979 Total cash and cash equivalent assets 6a 16,509 25,812 Later than one year and not later than 5 years – 216 Balance as per the Statement of Cash Flows 16,509 25,812 Total payable 19,267 5,195
(b) Operating lease commitments (non-cancellable) (b) Reconciliation of net operating result to cash provided from operating activities a. Commitments under non-cancellable operating leases at the reporting date, but not recognised as liabilities are payable: Net operating result from Income Statement 22,359 40,417 Within the next year 21 56 Adjust for non-cash items: Later than one year and not later than 5 years 27 26 Depreciation and amortisation 18,434 17,623 Total non-cancellable operating lease commitments 48 82 Net losses/(gains) on disposal of assets (681) (7,536) Losses/(gains) recognised on fair value re-measurements through the P&L: b. Non-cancellable operating leases include the following assets: – Investments classified as ‘at fair value’ or ‘held for trading’ (386) (533) Office Equipment - computers, scanners, printer / photocopier fleet Contingent rentals may be payable depending on the condition of items or usage during the lease term. – investment property (1,455) (1,245) – Revaluation decrements / impairments of IPP&E direct to P&L – 3,732 Conditions relating to operating leases: – All operating lease agreements are secured only against the leased asset. – No lease agreements impose any financial restrictions on Council regarding future debt etc. +/- Movement in operating assets and liabilities and other cash items: Decrease/(increase) in receivables (399) 11,170 Increase/(decrease) in provision for doubtful debts 27 (18) (c) Investment property commitments Decrease/(increase) in inventories 27 114 Non-capital expenditure on investment property committed for at the Decrease/(increase) in other assets 68 227 reporting date but not recognised in the financial statements as liabilities: Increase/(decrease) in payables (427) (28) Increase/(decrease) in other accrued expenses payable 3,603 6 Contractual obligations – repairs and maintenance 558 96 Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities 1,991 (2,103) Total commitments 558 96 Increase/(decrease) in employee leave entitlements (270) (1,020) These expenditures are payable as follows: Net cash provided from/(used in) Within the next year 186 96 operating activities from the Statement of Cash Flows 42,891 60,806 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 372 – Total payable 558 96
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Note 17. Contingencies and other liabilities/assets not recognised Note 17. Contingencies and other liabilities/assets not recognised (continued)
The following assets and liabilities do not qualify for recognition in the Statement of Financial Position, but their LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED (continued): knowledge and disclosure is considered relevant to the users of Council’s financial report. 1. Guarantees (continued) LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED: (i) Defined benefit superannuation contribution plans (continued) 1. Guarantees The plan is a defined benefit plan. However, each sponsoring employer is exposed to the actuarial risks (i) Defined benefit superannuation contribution plans associated with current and former employees of other sponsoring employers and hence shares in the associated gains and losses (to the extent that they are not borne by members). As such, there is not sufficient reliable Council participates in an employer-sponsored defined benefit superannuation scheme, and makes contributions information to allow each sponsoring employer to account for its proportionate share of the defined benefit as determined by the superannuation scheme’s trustees. obligation, sub-group assets and costs associated with the sub-group in the same way as it would for a single employer sponsored defined benefit plan. Member councils bear responsibility of ensuring there are sufficient funds available to pay out the required benefits as they fall due. The amount of employer contributions to the defined benefit section of the Fund and recognised as an expense for the year ending 30 June 2018 was $949,237.72. The last valuation of the Fund was by the The schemes most recent full actuarial review indicated that the net assets of the scheme were not sufficient to Actuary, Mr Richard Boyfield, FIAA on 12 December, relating to the period ended 30 June 2017. meet the accrued benefits of the schemes defined benefit member category with member councils required to make significantly higher contributions in future years. The expected contributions to the Fund for the next annual reporting period are $981,284.60 The Local Government Superannuation Scheme however is unable to provide Council with an accurate estimate of The estimated employer reserves financial position for the Pooled Employers at 30 June 2018 is: its share of the net deficit and accordingly Council has not recorded any net liability from its defined benefit scheme Employer reserves only* $millions Asset Coverage obligations in accordance with AASB 119. Assets 1,817.8 Past Service Liabilities 1,787.5 101.7% Future contributions made to the defined benefit scheme to rectify the net deficit position will be recognised as an Vested Benefits 1,778.0 102.2% expense when they become payable – similar to the accounting for defined contributions plans. * excluding member accounts and reserves in both assets and liabilities. Member councils are treated as Pooled Employers for the purposes of AASB119. Pooled Employers are The key economic long term assumptions used to calculate the present value of accrued benefits are: required to pay standard employer contributions and additional lump sum contributions to the Fund. Investment return 6.0% per annum The standard employer contributions were determined using the new entrant rate method under which a Salary inflation* 3.5% per annum contribution rate sufficient to fund the total benefits over the working life-time of a typical new entrant is Increase in CPI 2.5% per annum calculated. The current standard employer contribution rates are: * Plus promotional increases Division B 1.9 times employee contributions The contribution requirements may vary from the current rates if the overall sub-group experience is not Division C 2.5% salaries in line with the actuarial assumptions in determining the funding program; however, any adjustment to the Division D 1.64 times employee contributions funding program would be the same for all sponsoring employers in the Pooled Employers group. Please note that the estimated employer reserves financial position above is a preliminary calculation, and once The additional lump sum contribution for each Pooled Employer is a share of the total additional contributions all the relevant information has been received by the Funds Actuary, the 2018 triennial review will be of $40.0 million per annum from 1 July 2017 for 4 years to 30 June 2021, apportioned according to each completed around December 2018. employer's share of the accrued liabilities as at 30 June 2017. These additional lump sum contributions are used to fund the deficit of assets to accrued liabilities as 30 June 2017. Council's additional lump sum contribution is around 3.48% of the total additional lump sum contributions for all Pooled Employers (of $40m each year from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2021) provides an indication of the The adequacy of contributions is assessed at each triennial actuarial investigation and monitored annually level of participation of Council compared with other employers in the Pooled Employer sub-group. between triennials. (ii) Statewide Limited As stated above, each sponsoring employer is exposed to the actuarial risks associated with current and former employees of other sponsoring employers and hence shares in the associated gains and losses. Council is a member of Statewide Mutual, a mutual pool scheme providing liability insurance to local government. However, there is no relief under the Fund's trust deed for employers to walk away from their defined benefit Membership includes the potential to share in either the net assets or liabilities of the fund depending on its past obligations. Under limited circumstances, an employer may withdraw from the plan when there are no active performance. Council’s share of the net assets or liabilities reflects Council’s contributions to the pool and the result members, on full payment of outstanding additional contributions. There is no provision for allocation of of insurance claims within each of the fund years. any surplus which may be present at the date of withdrawal of the entity. The future realisation and finalisation of claims incurred but not reported to 30/6 this year may result in future There are no specific provisions under the Fund's trust deed dealing with deficits or surplus on wind-up. liabilities or benefits as a result of past events that Council will be required to fund or share in respectively. There is no provision for the allocation of any surplus which may be present at the date of withdrawal of an (iii) StateCover Limited employer. Council is a member of StateCover Mutual Limited and holds a partly paid share in the entity. StateCover is a company providing workers compensation insurance cover to the NSW local government industry and specifically Council.
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LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED (continued): ASSETS NOT RECOGNISED (continued):
1. Guarantees (continued) (ii) Infringement notices/fines
(iii) StateCover Limited (continued) Fines and penalty income, the result of Council issuing infringement notices is followed up and collected by the Infringement Processing Bureau. Council has a contingent liability to contribute further equity in the event of the erosion of the company’s capital base as a result of the company’s past performance and/or claims experience or as a result of any increased Council’s revenue recognition policy for such income is to account for it as revenue on receipt. prudential requirements from APRA. Accordingly, at year end, there is a potential asset due to Council representing issued but unpaid infringement These future equity contributions would be required to maintain the company’s minimum level of net assets in notices. accordance with its licence requirements. Due to the limited information available on the status, value and duration of outstanding notices, Council is (iv) Other guarantees unable to determine the value of outstanding income.
Council has provided no other guarantees other than those listed above. (iii) Investments
2. Other liabilities Council is an admitted creditor in the liquidation of the estate of Lehman Brothers Australia in relation to losses sustained on Collateralised Debt Obligations acquired from them. A claims resolution process as (i) Third party claims approved by the court is currently in progress.
The Council is involved from time to time in various claims incidental to the ordinary course of business including Council is a member of a group action against Standard & Poor's in relation to losses sustained on claims for damages relating to its services. Collateralised Debt Obligations purchased on the basis of their credit ratings. This matter is currently before the courts. Council believes that it is appropriately covered for all claims through its insurance coverage and does not expect any material liabilities to eventuate. Due to the limited information available on the status, value and duration of outstanding notices, Council is unable to determine the value of outstanding income. (ii) Potential land acquisitions due to planning restrictions imposed by Council
Council has classified a number of privately owned land parcels as local open space or bushland.
As a result, where notified in writing by the various owners, Council will be required to purchase these land parcels.
At reporting date, reliable estimates as to the value of any potential liability (and subsequent land asset) from such potential acquisitions has not been possible.
ASSETS NOT RECOGNISED:
(i) Land under roads
As permitted under AASB 1051, Council has elected not to bring to account land under roads that it owned or controlled up to and including 30/6/08.
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Risk management Council’s objective is to maximise its return on cash and investments whilst maintaining an adequate level of liquidity and preserving capital. Council’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including (1) price risk, (2) credit risk, (3) liquidity risk and (4) interest rate risk. Council’s finance area manages the cash and Investments portfolio with the assistance of independent advisors. The Council’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Council. Council has an investment policy which complies with the Local Government Act 1993 and Ministerial Investment Order 625. This policy is regularly reviewed by Council and its staff and a monthly Investment report Council does not engage in transactions expressed in foreign currencies and is therefore not subject to foreign is provided to Council setting out the make-up and performance of the portfolio as required by Local currency risk. Government regulations.
Financial risk management is carried out by Council’s finance section under policies approved by the Council. The risks associated with the investments held are:
A comparison by category of the carrying amounts and fair values of Council’s financial assets and financial – Price risk – the risk that the capital value of Investments may fluctuate due to changes in market prices, liabilities recognised in the financial statements is presented below. whether there changes are caused by factors specific to individual financial instruments or their issuers Carrying value Fair value or are caused by factors affecting similar instruments traded in a market. 2018 2017 2018 2017 Financial assets – Interest rate risk – the risk that movements in interest rates could affect returns and income. Cash and cash equivalents 16,509 25,812 16,509 25,812 Investments – Credit risk – the risk that the investment counterparty will not complete their obligations particular to a – ‘Held for trading’ 73,488 72,068 73,488 72,068 financial instrument, resulting in a financial loss to Council – be it of a capital or income nature. – ‘Held to maturity’ 92,041 76,041 92,041 76,041 Receivables 11,273 9,101 11,273 9,101 Council manages these risks (amongst other measures) by diversifying its portfolio and only purchasing investments with high credit ratings or capital guarantees. Total financial assets 193,311 183,022 193,311 183,022
Council also seeks advice from independent advisers before placing any funds in cash equivalents and Financial liabilities Payables 22,072 18,338 22,072 18,338 investments. Loans/advances 2,125 2,625 2,125 2,625 (a) Market risk – price risk and interest rate risk Total financial liabilities 24,197 20,963 24,197 20,963
The following represents a summary of the sensitivity of Council’s Income Statement and accumulated surplus Fair value is determined as follows: (for the reporting period) due to a change in either the price of a financial asset or the interest rates applicable. – Cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables – are estimated to be the carrying value that approximates
market value. It is assumed that the change in interest rates would have been constant throughout the reporting period. – Borrowings and held-to-maturity investments – are based upon estimated future cash flows discounted by the current mkt interest rates applicable to assets and liabilities with similar risk profiles, unless quoted market prices are available. Increase of values/rates Decrease of values/rates 2018 Profit Equity Profit Equity – Financial assets classified (i) ‘at fair value through profit and loss’ or (ii) ‘available-for-sale’ – are based upon quoted Possible impact of a 10% movement in market values 625 625 (625) (625) market prices (in active markets for identical investments) at the reporting date or independent valuation. Possible impact of a 1% movement in interest rates 1,821 1,821 (1,821) (1,821)
13/5/16to 30/6/17 Possible impact of a 10% movement in market values 635 635 (635) (635) Possible impact of a 1% movement in interest rates 1,733 1,733 (1,733) (1,733)
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(b) Credit risk (c) Liquidity risk
Council’s major receivables comprise (i) rates and annual charges and (ii) user charges and fees. Payables and borrowings are both subject to liquidity risk – the risk that insufficient funds may be on hand to meet payment obligations as and when they fall due. The major risk associated with these receivables is credit risk – the risk that debts due and payable to Council may not be repaid in full. Council manages this risk by monitoring its cash flow requirements and liquidity levels and maintaining an Council manages this risk by monitoring outstanding debt and employing stringent debt recovery procedures. adequate cash buffer. It also encourages ratepayers to pay their rates by the due date through incentives. Payment terms can (in extenuating circumstances) also be extended and overdraft facilities utilised as required. Credit risk on rates and annual charges is minimised by the ability of Council to secure a charge over the land relating to the debts – that is, the land can be sold to recover the debt. Council is also able to charge interest Borrowings are also subject to interest rate risk – the risk that movements in interest rates could adversely on overdue rates and annual charges at higher than market rates which further encourages the payment of debt. affect funding costs and debt servicing requirements. Council manages this risk by borrowing long term and There are no significant concentrations of credit risk, whether through exposure to individual customers, fixing the interest rate on a 4-year renewal basis. The Finance Section regularly reviews interest rate specific industry sectors and/or regions. movements to determine if it would be advantageous to refinance or renegotiate part or all of the loan portfolio. The level of outstanding receivables is reported to Council monthly and benchmarks are set and monitored for acceptable collection performance. The contractual undiscounted cash outflows (ie. principal and interest) of Council’s payables and borrowings are set out in the maturity table below: Council makes suitable provision for doubtful receivables as required and carries out credit checks on most non-rate debtors. $ ’000 Weighted Subject Total Actual There are no material receivables that have been subjected to a re-negotiation of repayment terms. average to no payable in: cash carrying A profile of Council’s receivables credit risk at balance date follows: interest rate maturity ≤ 1 Year 1 – 5 Years > 5 Years outflows values
2018 2018 2017 2017 Rates and Rates and 2018 annual Other annual Other Trade/other payables 0.00% 8,556 13,516 – – 22,072 22,072 charges receivables charges receivables Loans and advances 3.68% – 585 1,729 – 2,314 2,125 (i) Ageing of receivables – % Total financial liabilities 8,556 14,101 1,729 – 24,386 24,197 Current (not yet overdue) 0% 88% 0% 87% Overdue 100% 12% 100% 13% 2017 100% 100% 100% 100% Trade/other payables 0.00% 6,948 11,390 – – 18,338 18,338 Loans and advances 3.72% – 621 2,235 127 2,983 2,625 (ii) Ageing of receivables – value 2018 2017 Total financial liabilities 6,948 12,011 2,235 127 21,321 20,963 Rates and annual charges < 1 year overdue 2,501 2,754 1 – 2 years overdue 239 46 2 – 5 years overdue 44 18 > 5 years overdue – 3 2,784 2,821 Other receivables Current 7,765 5,701 0 – 30 days overdue 174 226 31 – 60 days overdue 143 180 61 – 90 days overdue 47 41 > 91 days overdue 650 395 8,779 6,543
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Note 19. Material budget variations Note 19. Material budget variations (continued)
2018 2018 2018 $ ’000 $ ’000 Budget Actual ------Variance* ------
Council’s original financial budget for 17/18 was adopted by the Council on 29 June 2017 and is not required to REVENUES (continued) be audited. Capital grants and contributions 23,220 23,128 (92) (0%) U While the Income Statement included in this General Purpose Financial Report must disclose the original Shortfall in developer contributions ($804K) was offset by additional grants in relation to parks and environmental budget adopted by Council, the Local Government Act 1993 requires Council to review its financial budget works funding ($1,187K). on a quarterly basis, so that it is able to manage the various variations between actuals versus budget that Net gains from disposal of assets 2,163 681 (1,482) (69%) U invariably occur throughout the year. The unfavourable result was supported by the fact that the planned sale of property did not proceed. This note sets out the details of material variations between Council’s original budget and its actual results for the year as per the Income Statement – even though such variations may have been adjusted for EXPENSES during each quarterly budget review. Employee benefits and on-costs 54,902 54,722 180 0% F Note that for variations* of budget to actual : There was a surplus in salaries and wages ($2,007K), which was contributed to vacancies across Council. In Material variations represent those variances that amount to 10% or more of the original budgeted figure. addition, there was an increase in employee leave entitlement expenditure over the financial year of $1,935K. F = Favourable budget variation, U = Unfavourable budget variation Borrowing costs 95 90 5 5% F 2018 2018 2018 Materials and contracts 43,536 39,332 4,204 10% F $ ’000 Budget Actual ------Variance* ------Savings occurred in the following areas: ꞏ Waste services expenditure ($3,159K) REVENUES ꞏ Raw materials & consumables ($2,590K) Rates and annual charges 90,402 89,309 (1,093) (1%) U ꞏ Motor vehicle running expenses ($722K) Although, Council’s Rates & Annual Charges income is within the 10 percent material variation, there was an ꞏ Consultancies ($558K) unfavourable variation which was associated with over budget in terms of business/commercial rates ($868K) and The following expenditure items exceeded budget: waste services ($405K) levied. ꞏ Information technology expenses ($466K) User charges and fees 14,368 14,797 429 3% F ꞏ Non-capitalised equipment purchases ($194K) The favourable budget versus actual result is contributed by the following: ꞏ Maintenance ($384K) ꞏ Development application fees ($345K) which is majorly due to increased volume of applications as part of Depreciation and amortisation 18,904 18,434 470 2% F the Kogarah North Plans ꞏ Community - Parks income ($344K) due to better management of these services Other expenses 19,475 19,005 470 2% F ꞏ Hoarding rental fees ($292K) Savings occurred in the following expenditure items: ꞏ Income from road and footpath restorations ($255K), which is offset by additional expenditure to under the ꞏ Commission charges ($109K) due to reduction in fine income recovery works ꞏ Election expenses ($176K) There are items within the category that have also not performed as estimated as adopted budget. These are ꞏ Events & exhibition costs ($260K) income from the leisure centre, childcare fees, ticket sales, road opening and construction/work zone permits and ꞏ Electricity & street lighting ($388K) licences. The Childcare fees ($466K) being the major unfavourable is offset by childcare benefit grants within The following expenditure items exceeded budget: operational grants & contributions. ꞏ Property expenses ($832K) Interest and investment revenue 5,048 6,466 1,418 28% F The increase in interest income is attributed to the fact that there has being more surplus funds that was invested Budget variations relating to Council’s Cash Flow Statement include: during the financial year. The funds were made available due to majority of capital works projects not started or completed during the year as planned during budgeting process. Cash flows from operating activities 32,441 42,891 10,450 32.2% F Other revenues 9,072 8,668 (404) (4%) U Higher than budgeted cash inflows from Bonds/Deposits and increased refunds of GST, contributed to an increase The following items were under budget – in cash flows from operating activities. Fine income ($1,123K) which was aligned to the vacancies in the business unit during the year. The following items exceeded budget – Cash flows from investing activities (39,361) (51,694) (12,333) 31.3% U Legal Fees Recovery ($342K) – more successful Land & Environment court awarded costs for development Lower than budgeted expenditure on capital works led to more cash being available for investments. application and building compliance appeals. Cash flows from financing activities (500) (500) – 0.0% F Operating grants and contributions 8,339 9,438 1,099 13% F The actual movement relates to repayment of borrowings and reflects the budgeted amount. Childcare benefit grants ($278K) – childcare benefit component of fees. Pensioners Rebate subsidy ($241K) was under budgeted.
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The Council measures the following asset and liability classes at fair value on a recurring basis: (1) The following table presents all assets and liabilities that have been measured and recognised at fair values (continued): – Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment Fair value measurement hierarchy – Investment property 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total – Financial assets Date Quoted Significant Significant The fair value of assets and liabilities must be estimated in accordance with various accounting standards for Recurring fair value measurements of latest prices in observable unobservable either recognition and measurement requirements or for disclosure purposes. valuation active mkts inputs inputs Financial assets AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement requires all assets and liabilities measured at fair value to be assigned to a Investments ‘level’ in the fair value hierarchy as follows: – ‘Held for trading’ – – 72,068 72,068 Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access Total financial assets – – 72,068 72,068 at the measurement date. Investment property Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, Properties held with the primary purpose of external lease – 16,345 – 16,345 either directly or indirectly. Total investment property – 16,345 – 16,345 Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment (1) The following table presents all assets and liabilities that have been measured and recognised at Plant and equipment – – 8,416 8,416 fair values: Office equipment – – 1,142 1,142 Fair value measurement hierarchy Furniture and fittings – – 1,582 1,582 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Operational land – – 213,257 213,257 Date Quoted Significant Significant Community land – – 175,916 175,916 Recurring fair value measurements of latest prices in observable unobservable Council controlled land – – 15,160 15,160 valuation active mkts inputs inputs Land under roads (post 30/6/08) – – 727 727 Financial assets Buildings – non-specialised – – 75,734 75,734 Investments Buildings – specialised – – 82,257 82,257 – ‘Held for trading’ 30/06/18 – – 73,488 73,488 Other structures – – 9,371 9,371 Total financial assets – – 73,488 73,488 Roads and bridges – – 468,496 468,496 Footpaths – – 34,140 34,140 Investment property Open space – – 48,527 48,527 Properties held with the primary purpose of Stormwater drainage – – 71,537 71,537 external lease 30/06/18 – 17,800 – 17,800 Library books – – 877 877 Total investment property – 17,800 – 17,800 Other assets – – 88 88 Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment Total infrastructure, property, plant and equipment – – 1,207,227 1,207,227 Plant and equipment dd/mm/yy – – 8,257 8,257 Office equipment dd/mm/yy – – 1,393 1,393 Furniture and fittings dd/mm/yy – – 1,593 1,593 (2) Transfers between level 1 and level 2 fair value hierarchies Operational land 30/06/18 – – 225,104 225,104 Community land 30/06/17 – – 177,410 177,410 During the year, there were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 fair value hierarchies for recurring fair Council controlled land 30/06/17 – – 15,160 15,160 value measurements. Land under roads (post 30/6/08) 30/06/17 – – 727 727 Buildings – non-specialised 30/06/17 – – 74,968 74,968 Buildings – specialised 30/06/17 – – 81,098 81,098 Other structures 30/06/17 – – 9,685 9,685 Roads and bridges 30/06/17 – – 469,342 469,342 Footpaths 30/06/17 – – 35,230 35,230 Open space 30/06/17 – – 49,229 49,229 Stormwater drainage 30/06/17 – – 71,218 71,218 Library books dd/mm/yy – – 971 971 Other assets dd/mm/yy – – 74 74 Total infrastructure, property, plant and equipment – – 1,221,459 1,221,459
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(3) Valuation techniques used to derive level 2 and level 3 fair values Current prices in active markets for similar assets or similar land parcels in less active markets
Where Council is unable to derive fair valuations using quoted market prices of identical assets (i.e. level 1 ‐ Community and other special purpose land assets are included in level 3 of the hierarchy with the key inputs), Council instead utilises a spread of both observable inputs (level 2 inputs) and unobservable inputs unobservable input to the valuation being the price per square metre. Operational Land values are at (level 3 inputs). indexation to reflect the inherent utility afforded from the 2015/16 valuation.
The fair valuation techniques Council has employed while utilising level 2 and level 3 inputs are as follows: ‐ Liquid Pacific Holdings Pty Ltd performed an independent valuation Operational Land assets for the period ending 30/06/18. Valuations for Community and Council Controlled Land have been valued . Financial assets using Valuer General (VG) price per square metre for the period ending 30/06/17. Land Under Roads (post 2008) was last valued using VG valuation as at 30/6/2015 following a boundary change with the Council obtains valuations from independent investment advisors (CPG Research and Advisory Pty Ltd) on a former Canterbury City Council. monthly basis and at the end of each reporting period to ensure the financial statements reflect the most up-to- date valuations. Council holds various FRNs, covered and fixed interest bonds that are considered level 3 . Buildings assets. Council obtains valuations from the arranger/issuer/bank on a monthly basis and/or at the end of each accounting period to ensure the financial statements reflect the most up to date valuation. The valuations Specialised buildings are assets which, due to their particular design, application or use, are not normally sourced from the arranger/issuer/bank are based on mid-market prices. That is, valuations are marked at the traded within an established market and thus the basis for valuation of these buildings is the cost approach. mid-point of the bid and ask prices, which are variable (unobservable inputs), in the secondary market. Depreciated replacement cost is a method of valuation that is based on an estimate of the current cost of replacing the asset with a similar asset, less an allowance for the effect of depreciation (accrued physical wear . Investment property and tear), and economic and functional obsolescence. Thus the following inputs and assumptions are used in determining fair value: Council undertakes valuations of its investment property portfolio on an annual basis and at the end of each reporting period the financial statements reflect the most up-to-date valuation. Breakdown of building into relevant components comprising some or all of; External walls, windows and doors; Roof including framing and guttering; Electricals & lighting; Fire Equipment; The best estimate of fair value is the current price in an active market for similar assets; the following inputs Air Conditioning; Hot Water System; Lifts; Fitout, Fixtures & Fittings; Exterior Works & are used where necessary: Landscaping; and Residual Structure. The straight line method of depreciation has been adopted which is based on the premise that the Current prices in an active market for similar assets or similar properties in less active markets loss in value is in equal amounts over the full extent of the components/assets life. Discounted cash flow projections based on estimates of future cash inflows and outflows The effective lives of component/asset are the estimated life of that component/asset, assuming use in its present function, as part of a continuing business. ‐ All investment properties are included in level 2 of the hierarchy with the key observable input to the valuation being the price per square metre. Specialised buildings are included in level 3 of the hierarchy with the key unobservable inputs being the effective lives and component condition / allowance for depreciation. The fair value of investment properties is determined by independent, qualified valuers who have experience in the location of the property. The revaluation of council’s investment properties building component was Australis Asset Advisory Group performed an independent valuation of building assets as at 30 June 2017. performed by Liquid Pacific Holdings Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2018.
Non-specialised buildings are those for which a market exists and as such the best estimate of fair value is the . Land (Operational, Community, Council Controlled and Land Under Roads) current price in an active market for similar assets; the following inputs are used where necessary:
Council obtains independent valuations of its Operational Land portfolio on a cyclic basis. Suitably qualified internal staff ensure that the fair value reported does not differ materially from actual fair value. Current prices in an active market for similar assets or similar properties in less active markets. Comprehensive reference on building costs and useful lives. In order to ascertain appropriate values to the Operational and Community Land we have primarily applied the Direct Comparison Approach. This approach involves investigation of vacant land sales evidence with Non-specialised buildings are included in level 3 of the hierarchy with the key unobservable input to the comparable or similar characteristics. The various land components are analysed in order to derive a fair valuation being the price per square metre. market value. Australis Asset Advisory Group performed an independent valuation of building assets as at 30 June 2017. For community and other special purpose land where there are a limited number of market transactions, we have considered the market evidence of parcels of land of similar characteristics (but not restricted in use) with . Other Structures, land improvements, other recreational-open space assets, roads, footpaths, bulk an appropriate discount applied for the property’s current zoning. earthworks and stormwater drainage
The best estimate of fair value is the current price in an active market for similar assets; the following inputs Council obtains independent valuations on a cyclic basis and utilises suitably qualified internal staff to are used where necessary: undertake interim revaluations as appropriate to ensure that reported fair value does not differ materially from
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actual fair value. These classes of assets are specialised in nature and not readily brought or sold on the open $ ’000 market thus the valuation technique adopted is the cost approach utilising the depreciated replacement cost concept. The following inputs are used where necessary: (4). Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
Pattern of Consumption a. The following tables present the changes in level 3 fair value asset classes. Components Asset Financial Investment IPP&E Useful life class Assets Properties here Total Asset Condition Dimensions and specifications Opening balance – 13/5/16 – 55,037 15,100 1,195,257 1,265,394 Relationship between condition rating and value (determining remaining life, useful life, etc.) Purchases (GBV) – 27,002 – 27,937 54,939 Unit Rates Disposals (WDV) – (10,504) – (4,858) (15,362) Depreciation and impairment – – – (17,231) (17,231) The asset classes other structures, land improvements, other recreational-open space assets, roads, FV gains – other comprehensive income – – – 12,575 12,575 1 footpaths, bulk earthworks and stormwater drainage are included in level 3 of the hierarchy with the key FV gains – Income Statement – 533 1,245 (3,732) (1,954) unobservable inputs being condition rating, useful life and remaining life. Other movement (details here) – – – (64) (64)
Other structures and land improvements (subsequently reclassified to include other recreational-open space Closing balance – 30/6/17 – 72,068 16,345 1,209,884 1,298,297 assets) were last independently re-valued by Australis Asset Advisory Group as at 30 June 2017. Stormwater Purchases (GBV) – 8,551 – 34,076 42,627 drainage was last re-valued as at 30 June 2017. Roads, Bridges and Footpaths (subsequently reclassified to Disposals (WDV) – (7,500) – (2,406) (9,906) roads, footpaths and bulk earthworks) was last independently re-valued by Assetic Pty Ltd as at 30 June Depreciation and impairment – – – (17,961) (17,961) 2017. FV gains – other comprehensive income – – – 10,519 10,519 1 FV gains – Income Statement – 369 1,455 – 1,824 Other movement (details here) – – – 147 147
Closing balance – 30/6/18 – 73,488 17,800 1,234,259 1,325,547
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(4). Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) c. The valuation process for level 3 fair value measurements
b. Significant unobservable valuation inputs used (for level 3 asset classes) and their relationship to Asset Category Valuation Description of Process Valuer Responsibility fair value. Frequency Financial assets Monthly Monthly valuation using the External Finance The following table summarises the quantitative information relating to the significant unobservable inputs current price in an active Department used in deriving the various level 3 asset class fair values. market for similar assets Investment Annually Full External Valuation External / Strategic Property / Properties every 3 years with an Internal Finance appropriate index utilised in Department Fair value between years Valuation Cla ss (30/06/18) Key unobservable inputs Infrastructure Each class Full valuation using current Internal Assets & Technique(s) $’000 every 5 years unit rates Infrastructure Financial Assets 73,488 Market Approach ꞏ Unit Price Directorate/Finance Investment property 17,800 Income or Market ꞏ Estimated rental value (per sq mtr) Department Approach ꞏ Rental Yield Plant and 5 years Assessment of remaining Internal Finance ꞏ Open Market Value equipment, office useful life undertaken Department equipment and annually which impacts on ꞏ Plant and Equipment 12,288 Cost Approach ꞏ Gross Replacement Cost furniture and fittings the fair value ꞏ Office Equipment ꞏ Remaining Useful Life Operational land 5 years Full valuation every 5 years External Assets & ꞏ Furniture and Fittings or index applied Infrastructure ꞏ Library Collection ꞏ Residual Value Directorate / Finance Land 418,401 ꞏ Price per square metre Department ꞏ Operational Land Market Approach ꞏ Discount rate to account for zoning and Community land 3 years Valuer General Land Valuer Finance other constraints on development and the Values or Average Unit General/Internal Department potential for alternative use. Rate for similar properties if ꞏ Community Land VG value (price per square metre) not available ꞏ Council Controlled Land Buildings – non 5 years Full valuation every 5 years External/Internal Assets & ꞏ Land Under Roads specialised and or index applied Infrastructure specialised Directorate / ꞏ Other Structures, 58,914 Cost Approach ꞏ Condition Finance ꞏ Land Improvements ꞏ Useful and Remaining Life Department ꞏ Other Recreational and Open Space ꞏ Unit Rates Land improvement 5 years Full valuation every 5 years Internal Assets & Assets non-depreciable or index applied Infrastructure Buildings 156,066 Cost Approach ꞏ Condition Directorate / ꞏ Useful and Remaining Life Finance ꞏ Specialised ꞏ Component replacement rates Department ꞏ Allowance for economic and functional Other structures 5 years Full valuation every 5 years External Assets & ꞏ Non-Specialised obsolescence or index applied Infrastructure Infrastructure 504,572 Cost Approach ꞏ Condition Directorate / Finance ꞏ Roads ꞏ Useful and Remaining Life Department ꞏ Footpaths Library books Assessment of remaining Internal Library / Finance ꞏ Bulk Earthworks ꞏ Residual Value useful life undertaken Departments annually which impacts on ꞏ Stormwater drainage 71,218 Cost Approach ꞏ Condition the fair value ꞏ Useful and Remaining Life ꞏ Unit Rates ꞏ Residual Value (5). Highest and best use
All of Council’s non-financial assets are considered to being utilised for their highest and best use.
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for the year ended 30 June 2018 78 747 298 143 428 289 329 Financial Statements 2018 2,006 2,624 3,848 11,107 25,186 62,832 65,456 65,456 18,374
Note 21. Related party transactions asset Held as restricted
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – $ ’000 – –
a. Key management personnel Internal (to)/from borrowing
Key management personnel (KMP) of the Council are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the – – – – – –
council, directly or indirectly comprising Mayor, Councillors, Administrator, General Manager and Directors. contributions towards provision or (10) (69) (66) ( general revenue to fund the difference. (314) (140) (8,797) (8,787) (2,913) (8,797) The aggregate amount of KMP compensation included in the Income Statement is: (5,285) year during Expenditure
Compensation: 2018 ($'000) 2017
Short-term benefits 2,432 5 1 55 26 17 23 13 11 Post-employment benefits 146 12 823 470 149 615 2,220 2,197 Other long-term benefits 117 2,220 in year earned Total 2,695 – Interest
b. Other transactions with KMP and their related parties – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ations to provide Section 7.11
Council has determined that transactions at arm’s length between KMP and Council as part of Council delivering a public service objective (e.g. access to library g or Council swimming pool by KMP) will not be disclosed. Non-cash
Nature of the transaction Value of Outstanding Terms and conditions Provisions Doubtful – – –
transactions balance for doubtful debts nificant obli 32 54 63 g 217 119 during year (incl. loans and debts expense 225 Contributions 3,017 7,324 1,132 1,523 13,705 13,705 commitments) outstanding recognised 12,182 Cash 2018 Ref ('$000) ('$000) ('$000) ('$000) received during the year
Supply of Storage system 1 22 – 30 day terms on invoice – – ease areas. 23 19 , Council has si 351 790 246 411 c. Other related party transactions 254 cost of this infrastructure, requiring Council to borrow or use 3,796 1,088 1,726 58,328 19,819 12,419 58,328 17,387 57,240
2 balance Patron of District Cricket Association 1 – – – Opening
Patron of District Cricket Association 3 2 – – – s
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78 78 544 282 318 395 352 352 544 143 252 289 329 175 3,848 2,117 5,558 3,601 Financial Statements 2018 Financial Statements 2018 12,950 22,732 11,280 11,280 18,374 asset asset asset asset asset asset Held as Held as Held as Held as Held as Held as restricted restricted restricted restricted restricted restricted
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– – – – – – – – – – – – – – (66) (69) (314) (140) (140) (5,285) (3,350) (5,285) (2,901) year year year year year year during during during borrowing during during during Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure
5 1 9 1 9 7 10 11 13 12 12 17 76 14 14 149 255 989 285 568 137 255 823 in year in year in year in year in year earned earned earned earned earned earned Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest
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– – – – – – – – 32 54 54 45 63 119 217 414 914 435 & Acquisition Contributions Contributions Contributions Contributions Contributions Contributions 3,515 1,741 2,585 2,585 3,017 le Town Centre re Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash received during the year received during the year received during the year received during the year received during the year (continued) (continued)
23 23 19 447 530 343 335 261 343 530 242 246 254 168 3,029 1,127 7,760 3,796 8,580 8,580 23,513 13,991 19,819 balance balance balance balance balance balance Opening Opening Opening received during the year Opening Opening Opening
s PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE PURPOSE ear ended 30 June 2018 ear ended 30 June 2018 e y y g g Georges River Council Notes to the Financial Statements Note 22. Statement of developer contributions Georges River Council Notes to the Financial Statements Note 22. Statement of developer contributions for the S7.11 CONTRIBUTIONS – UNDER A PLAN CONTRIBUTION PLAN – repealed from 14 March 2013 Draina Open space Community facilities Library Urban space Management Total CONTRIBUTION PLAN – commenced 14 March 2013 Community facilities Open space, recreation and public domain facilitie Deficient car parking Non residential development in CBD Deficient car parking Total for the S7.11 CONTRIBUTIONS – UNDER A PLAN CONTRIBUTION PLAN – NUMBER 1 Roads & Traffic Management Roads Total CONTRIBUTION PLAN NUMBER 3 – Car Parking Hurstville Town Cent Total Total Parking CONTRIBUTION PLAN NUMBER 4 – Streetscape Improvement Hurstvil Open space CONTRIBUTION PLAN NUMBER 5 – Open Space (2006) Embellishment Open space Total Traffic facilities Parkin $ ’000 $ ’000
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$ ’000 $ ’000
S7.11 CONTRIBUTIONS – UNDER A PLAN S7.12 LEVIES – UNDER A PLAN CONTRIBUTION PLAN NUMBER 6 – Hurstville south ares CONTRIBUTION PLAN – Ramsgate commercial centre Contributions Interest Expenditure Internal Held as Cumulative internal Contributions Interest Expenditure Internal Held as Cumulative PURPOSE Opening received during the year earned during borrowing restricted borrowings internal PURPOSE Opening received during the year earned during borrowing restricted balance Cash Non-cash in year year (to)/from asset due/(payable) borrowings balance Cash Non-cash in year year (to)/from asset due/(payable) Open space 1,243 – – 33 – – 1,276 – Community facilities 1,377 – – 37 – – 1,414 – Total 1,243 – – 33 – – 1,276 – Total 1,377 – – 37 – – 1,414 – CONTRIBUTION PLAN NUMBER 8 – Kogarah Town Centre Contributions Interest Expenditure Internal Held as Cumulative CONTRIBUTIONinternal PLANS PURPOSE Opening received during the year earned during borrowing restricted borrowings Contributions Interest Expenditure Internal Held as Cumulative balance Cash Non-cash in year year (to)/from asset due/(payable) internal PURPOSE Opening received during the year earned during borrowing restricted borrowings Drainage 16 – – – – – 16 – balance Cash Non-cash in year year (to)/from asset due/(payable) Traffic facilities 1,465 180 – 43 – – Georges 1,688 River Council Section – 94A 1,088 1,523 – 23 (10) – 2,624 – Open space 5,907 3,825 – 237 – – Total 9,969 – 1,088 1,523 – 23 (10) – 2,624 – Community facilities 151 68 – 5 – – 224 – Total 7,539 4,073 – 285 – – 11,897 –
CONTRIBUTION PLAN NUMBER 9 – Kogarah Libraries – Buildings & Books Contributions Interest Expenditure Internal Held as Cumulative internal PURPOSE Opening received during the year earned during borrowing restricted borrowings balance Cash Non-cash in year year (to)/from asset due/(payable) Community facilities 102 214 – 6 (12) – 310 – Total 102 214 – 6 (12) – 310 –
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Note 23(a). Statement of performance measures – consolidated results Note 23(b). Statement of performance measures – consolidated results (graphs)
Amounts Indicator Indicator Benchmark $ ’000 2018 2018 2017 Commentary on 2017/18 result 1. Operating performance ratio Purpose of operating Local government industry indicators – consolidated 13% performance ratio 2017/18 ratio -2.57% Council does not generate sufficient “own” 1. Operating performance ratio 8% income to cover operating expenditure and (1) Total continuing operating revenue excluding capital 11% This ratio measures is to be addressed as a priority in the grants and contributions less operating expenses immediate future. The operating (3,291) Ratio % Council’s -2.57% 11.33% > 0.00% 3% Total continuing operating revenue (1) excluding capital 128,292 achievement of performance ratio in 2017 was favourably grants and contributions containing operating impacted as a result of one off receipts of a expenditure within -2% 2017 2018 “New Council Implementation Grant”, operating revenue. settlement of a litigation and an advance 2. Own source operating revenue ratio -3% receipt of an instalment of the Financial (1) Total continuing operating revenue -7% Assistance Grant. excluding all grants and contributions 118,854 (1) 78.49% 76.22% > 60.00% Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=0.00% Ratio achieves benchmark Total continuing operating revenue 151,420 Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark
3. Unrestricted current ratio Commentary on 2017/18 result Current assets less all external restrictions (2) 97,057 2. Own source operating revenue ratio Purpose of own (3, 4) 3.86x 4.38x > 1.5x Current liabilities less specific purpose liabilities 25,139 100% source operating 2017/18 ratio 78.49% 90% revenue ratio 4. Debt service cover ratio 80% 70% Operating result (1) before capital excluding interest 60% This ratio measures and depreciation/impairment/amortisation 15,233 25.82x 45.95x > 2x 50% fiscal flexibility. It is An increase in revenue from council’s own Principal repayments (Statement of Cash Flows) 590 Ratio % the degree of reliance 40% 76% 78% sources shows reduced reliance on grants plus borrowing costs (Income Statement) on external funding 30% sources such as and contributions to fund its ongoing 20% operating grants and operations. 5. Rates, annual charges, interest and 10% contributions. extra charges outstanding percentage 0% Rates, annual and extra charges outstanding 2,770 < 5% 2017 2018 2.66% 3.00% metro Rates, annual and extra charges collectible 92,369 Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=60.00% Ratio achieves benchmark Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark 6. Cash expense cover ratio Current year’s cash and cash equivalents 3. Unrestricted current ratio Commentary on 2017/18 result plus all term deposits 108,550 10.88 Purpose of x12 9.5 mths > 3 mths 5.0 unrestricted current Monthly payments from cash flow of operating 9,978 mths 2017/18 ratio 3.86x 4.5 ratio and financing activities 4.0
Notes 3.5 3.0 To assess the (1) Excludes fair value adjustments and reversal of revaluation decrements, net gain/(loss) on sale of assets and the net 2.5 adequacy of working The current ratio of 3.9, which is well above share of interests in joint ventures and associates. Ratio (x) 4.4 capital and its ability 2.0 3.9 the norm of 1.5, continues to be strong (2) to satisfy obligations Refer Notes 6-8 inclusive. 1.5 in the short term for despite an increase in liabilities consequent Also excludes any real estate and land for resale not expected to be sold in the next 12 months. 1.0 the unrestricted to increased receipts of bonds/deposits. (3) Refer to Notes 12 and 13. 0.5 activities of Council. (4) 0.0 Refer to Note 12(b) and 13(b) – excludes all payables and provisions not expected to be paid in the next 12 2017 2018 months (incl. ELE). Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=1.50 Ratio achieves benchmark Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark
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4. Debt service cover ratio Commentary on 2017/18 result Principal place of business: Purpose of debt Corner MacMahon and Dora Streets service cover ratio 50.0 2017/18 ratio 25.82x HURSTVILLE NSW 2220
40.0 Contact details
30.0 This ratio measures Mailing address: Opening hours: the availability of PO Box 205 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday Ratio (x) 46.0 Council’s debt continues to reduce and operating cash to 20.0 places decreasing pressure on operating HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481 service debt including 25.8 cash. 10.0 interest, principal and lease payments
0.0 Telephone: 02 9330 6400 Internet: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au 2017 2018 Facsimile: 02 9330 6223 Email: [email protected] Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=2.00 Ratio achieves benchmark Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark
5. Rates, annual charges, interest and Commentary on 2017/18 result Officers Elected members Purpose of rates extra charges outstanding percentage GENERAL MANAGER MAYOR 6% and annual charges outstanding ratio 2017/18 ratio 3.00% Gail Connolly Kevin Greene 5% RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER COUNCILLORS 4% David Tuxford Christina Wu To assess the impact 3% The percentage of debtors is at Colleen Symington
Ratio % of uncollected rates and annual charges commendable lows and reflects council’s PUBLIC OFFICER Con Hindi 2% on Council’s liquidity ongoing efforts at collecting rates and Juliette Hall Kathryn Landsberry 2.66% 3.00% and the adequacy of 1% charges due. recovery efforts. Leesha Payor Lou Konjarski 0% AUDITORS 2017 2018 Audit Office of New South Wales Nancy Liu Level 15 Nick Katris Benchmark: ――― Maximum <5.00% Ratio is within Benchmark Source for Benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside Benchmark 1 Margaret Street Rita Kastanias Sydney NSW 2220 Sam Elmir (Deputy Mayor) Sandy Grekas 6. Cash expense cover ratio Commentary on 2017/18 result Purpose of cash Stephen Agius 12.0 expense cover ratio 2017/18 ratio 10.88 mths Vince Badalati 10.0 Other information Warren Tegg ABN: 57 789 014 855 8.0 This liquidity ratio 6.0 indicates the number The cash coverage ratio is at a healthy 10.9 10.9 months and provides a comfortable 9.5 of months a Council 4.0 can continue paying liquidity buffer to fund the operations. Ratio (mths) Ratio for its immediate 2.0 expenses without additional cash inflow. 0.0 2017 2018
Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=3.00 Ratio achieves benchmark Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark
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• providing that only Parliament, and not the executive government, can remove an Auditor-General
• mandating the Auditor-General as auditor of councils • precluding the Auditor-General from providing non-audit services. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT I believe the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my Report on the general purpose financial report audit opinion. Georges River Council Other Information
Other information comprises the information included in the Council’s annual report for the year ended To the Councillors of the Georges River Council 30 June 2018, other than the financial report and my Independent Auditor’s Report thereon. The Councillors are responsible for the other information. At the date of this Independent Auditor’s Report, Opinion the other information I have received comprise the Special Schedules (the Schedules). I have audited the accompanying financial report of Georges River Council (the Council), which My opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information. Accordingly, I do not express comprise the Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended any form of assurance conclusion on the other information. However, as required by the Local 30 June 2018, the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2018, the Statement of Changes in Government Act 1993, I have separately expressed an opinion on Special Schedule 2 - Permissible Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of income for general rates. significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the Statement by Councillors and Management. In connection with my audit of the financial report, my responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial In my opinion, report or my knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
• the Council’s accounting records have been kept in accordance with the requirements of the If, based on the work I have performed, I conclude there is a material misstatement of the other Local Government Act 1993, Chapter 13, Part 3, Division 2 (the Division) information, I must report that fact. • the financial report: I have nothing to report in this regard. - has been presented, in all material respects, in accordance with the requirements of this Division The Councillors’ Responsibilities for the Financial Report is consistent with the Council’s accounting records - The Councillors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in - presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Council as at accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Local Government Act 1993, and for such 30 June 2018, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended internal control as the Councillors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or • all information relevant to the conduct of the audit has been obtained error. • no material deficiencies in the accounting records or financial report have come to light during In preparing the financial report, the Councillors are responsible for assessing the Council’s ability to the audit. continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
My opinion should be read in conjunction with the rest of this report. going concern basis of accounting except where the Council will be dissolved or amalgamated by an Act of Parliament, or otherwise cease operations. Basis for Opinion Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report I conducted my audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities under the standards are described in the ‘Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report’ section My objectives are to: of my report. • obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material I am independent of the Council in accordance with the requirements of the: misstatement, whether due to fraud or error • issue an Independent Auditor’s Report including my opinion. • Australian Auditing Standards • Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 ‘Code of Ethics for Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but does not guarantee an audit conducted in Professional Accountants’ (APES 110). accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect material misstatements. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. Misstatements are considered material if, individually or I have fulfilled my other ethical responsibilities in accordance with APES 110. in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions users take based on the financial report.
A description of my responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf. The description forms part of my auditor’s report.
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My opinion does not provide assurance:
• that the Council carried out its activities effectively, efficiently and economically • on the Original Budget information included in the Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, and Note 19 Material budget variations • on the Special Schedules. A separate opinion has been provided on Special Schedule 2 - Permissible income for general rates Cr Kevin Greene Mayor • about the security and controls over the electronic publication of the audited financial report on Contact: Karen Taylor Georges River Council any website where it may be presented Cnr MacMahon and Dora Streets Phone no: 02 9275 7311 • about any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from the financial report. Hurstville NSW 2220 Our ref: D1826755/FA1728
30 October 2018
Dear Mayor
Karen Taylor Director, Financial Audit Services Report on the Conduct of the Audit for the year ended 30 June 2018 30 October 2018 Georges River Council SYDNEY
I have audited the general purpose financial statements of Georges River Council (the Council) for the year ended 30 June 2018 as required by section 415 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).
I expressed an unmodified opinion on the Council’s general purpose financial statements.
This Report on the Conduct of the Audit (the Report) for the Council for the year ended 30 June 2018 is issued in accordance with section 417 of the Act. This Report should be read in conjunction with my audit opinion on the general purpose financial statements issued under section 417(2) of the Act. INCOME STATEMENT Operating result
2018 2017* Variance $m $m %
Rates and annual 89.3 90.6 1.4 charges revenue
Grants and 32.6 40.6 19.7 contributions revenue
Operating result 22.4 40.4 44.6 for the year
Net operating result (0.8) 22.9 103.5 before capital amounts
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Council’s operating result ($22.4 million including the effect of depreciation and amortisation expense PERFORMANCE RATIOS of $18.4 million) was $18.0 million lower than the 2016–17 result. This was mainly due to the one off grants in 2016-17 of and the $7.5 million receipt on settlement of CDO litigation. The definition of each ratio analysed below (except for the ‘building and infrastructure renewals ratio’) is included in Note 23 of the Council’s audited general purpose financial statements. The ‘building and The net operating result before capital grants and contributions was a deficit of $(769,000) in 2017-18, infrastructure renewals ratio’ is defined in Council’s Special Schedule 7 which has not been audited. $23.7 million lower than the 2016–17 result. Operating performance ratio Rates and annual charges revenue ($89.3 million) decreased by $1.3 million (1.4 per cent) in 2017– 2018 as 2016-17 due to lower domestic waste revenue. • Council did not reach the benchmark of zero per cent. Operating performance ratio Grants and contributions revenue ($32.6 million) decreased by $8.0 million (19.7 per cent) in 2017–18 • The operating performance ratio due to reasons noted above and the timing of financial assistance grants from the Commonwealth. has decreased from last year as 14 operating grants and interest 12 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS revenue has reduced, while capital developer’s contributions 10 The Statement of Cash Flows Net cash flows for the year have increased. Ratio 8 illustrates the flow of cash and cash 80 % 6 equivalents moving in and out of The ‘operating performance ratio’ 60 4 Council during the year and reveals measures how well council contained that cash decreased by $9.3 million to 40 operating expenditure within operating 2 $16.5 million at the close of the year. $ million 20 revenue (excluding capital grants and 0 contributions, fair value adjustments, Cash inflows from operating activities 0 -2 and reversal of revaluation decreased from 2016-17 due to lower -4 -20 decrements). The benchmark set by investment revenue and grants. 2017 2018 -40 the Office of Local Government (OLG) Increased cash outflows from is greater than zero per cent. Year ended 30 June investing activities was due to net -60 2017 2018 investment outflow of $17 million Operating performance ratio coupled with $35.9 million spending Industry benchmark > 0% Year ended 30 June on infrastructure property, plant and equipment. Operating activities Investing activities Own source operating revenue ratio Financing activities
• Council’s own source operating Own source operating revenue ratio FINANCIAL POSITION revenue ratio of 78.49 per cent exceeded the industry 100 Cash and Investments benchmark. This reflects the significance of rates and user 80 charges as funding sources for Cash and Investments 2018 2017 Commentary Ratio 60 Council. % $m $m • The increase in this ratio during 40 External restrictions 96.0 77.7 • External restrictions include unspent specific the year reflects reduced reliance purpose grants, developer contributions, domestic on grants. 20 Internal restrictions 77.1 83.5 waste management charges, levies and planning The ‘own source operating revenue Unrestricted 8.9 12.7 agreements. ratio’ measures council’s fiscal 0 flexibility and the degree to which it 2017 2018 Cash and investments 182.0 173.9 • Balances are internally restricted due to Council policy or decisions for forward plans including relies on external funding sources Year ended 30 June works program. such as operating grants and Own source operating revenue ratio contributions. The benchmark set by • Unrestricted balances provide liquidity for day-to- Industry benchmark > 60% OLG is greater than 60 per cent. day operations.
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Unrestricted current ratio Cash expense cover ratio
• Council continues to exceed the Unrestricted current ratio • Council’s cash expense cover Cash expense cover ratio benchmark. ratio of 10.88 months exceeded 12 • This ratio indicated Council 5 the industry benchmark. currently had $3.86 of 4.5 • The ratio increased in 2017-18 as 10 4 unrestricted current assets cash balances have increased 8 3.5 available to service each dollar of and payments have reduced as 3 6 its unrestricted current liabilities. compared to 2016-17. Ratio 2.5 Ratio 4 • There has been a slight decrease x 2 This liquidity ratio indicates the (months) in this ratio during the year, due 1.5 number of months the Council can 2 to increased restrictions on cash 1 continue paying for its immediate 0 held. 0.5 expenses without additional cash 2017 2018 0 The ‘unrestricted current ratio’ is inflow. The benchmark set by OLG is Year ended 30 June 2017 2018 specific to local government and greater than three months. Cash expense cover ratio represents council’s ability to meet its Year ended 30 June Industry benchmark > 3 months short-term obligations as they fall due. Unrestricted current ratio The benchmark set by OLG is greater Industry benchmark > 1.5x Building and infrastructure renewals ratio (unaudited) than 1.5 times.
• Council’s building and Building and infrastructure renewals ratio Debt service cover ratio infrastructure renewals ratio of 76.62 per cent did not meet the 140 • The debt service cover ratio of Debt service cover ratio industry benchmark. 25.82 times exceeded the 120 • Council’s building and industry benchmark. Council has 50 infrastructure renewals ratio has 100 low levels of debt. 45 40 declined and demonstrates lower Ratio 80 The ‘debt service cover ratio’ 35 investment in the renewal of % 60 measures the operating cash to 30 existing infrastructure. Ratio 25 service debt including interest, 40 principal and lease payments. The x 20 The ‘building and infrastructure 15 benchmark set by OLG is greater than renewals ratio’ assesses the rate at 20 10 which these assets are being renewed two times. 5 0 against the rate at which they are 0 2017 2018 2017 2018 depreciating. The benchmark set by OLG is greater than 100 per cent. Year ended 30 June Year ended 30 June Building and infrastructure renewals ratio This ratio is sourced from council’s Debt service cover ratio Special Schedule 7 which has not Industry benchmark > 100% Industry benchmark > 2x been audited. Rates and annual charges outstanding ratio
• Council’s outstanding rates and Rates and annual charges outstanding ratio charges ratio of 3 per cent was within the industry benchmark. 6 • Management attribute the result 5 to its recovery efforts. 4 The ‘rates and annual charges outstanding ratio’ assesses the impact Ratio 3 % of uncollected rates and annual 2 charges on council’s liquidity and the adequacy of debt recovery efforts. 1 The benchmark set by OLG is less 0 than 5 per cent for metro councils. 2017 2018 Year ended 30 June Rates and annual charges outstanding ratio Industry benchmark < 5% 218 219
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Georges River Council OTHER MATTERS SPECIAL SCHEDULES New accounting standards implemented for the year ended 30 June 2018
AASB 2016-2 ‘Disclosure Initiative – Amendments to AASB 107’
Effective for annual reporting periods This Standard requires entities to provide disclosures that beginning on or after 1 January 2017 enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes (both cash flows and non-cash changes) in liabilities arising from A leading, people-focused organisation financing activities. delivering outstanding results for our Council’s disclosure of the changes in their liabilities arising community and city. from financing activities is disclosed in Note 12.
AASB 124 ‘Related Party Disclosures’
Effective for annual reporting periods AASB 2015-6 extended the scope of AASB 124 to include not- beginning on or after 1 July 2016 for-profit public sector entities. As a result, Council’s financial statements disclosed the: • compensation paid to their key management personnel • nature of their related party relationships • amount and nature of their related party transactions, outstanding balances and commitments and outstanding balances (including commitments).
Legislative compliance My audit procedures did not identify any instances of non-compliance with legislative requirements or a material deficiency in the Council’s accounting records or financial reports. The Council’s:
• accounting records were maintained in a manner and form to allow the general purpose financial statements to be prepared and effectively audited • staff provided all accounting records and information relevant to the audit.
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Special Schedules Special Schedule 1 – Net Cost of Services for the year ended 30 June 2018 for the year ended 30 June 2018
Contents Page $’000 Expenses from. Income from 1 Net cost. Special Schedules Function or activity continuing. continuing operations of services. operations. Non-capital. Capital. Special Schedule 1 Net Cost of Services 2 Governance 4,771 3 2 – (4,739) Special Schedule 2 Permissible income for general rates 4 Special Schedule 2 Independent Auditors Report 6 Administration 34,344 4,072 432 (29,840)
Public order and safety Special Schedule 7 Report on Infrastructure Assets 9 Fire service levy, fire protection, emergency services 2,232 111 – (2,121) Beach control – – – – Enforcement of local government regulations 919 193 – (726) Animal control 258 137 – (121) Other – – – – Total public order and safety 3,409 441 – (2,968)
Health 950 332 – (618)
Environment 1 Noxious plants and insect/vermin control – – – – Special Schedules are not audited (with the exception of Special Schedule 2). Other environmental protection 268 1 487 220 Solid waste management 20,053 25,216 – 5,163 Street cleaning 4,864 5 – (4,859) Background Drainage 523 286 674 437 Stormwater management – – – – (i) These Special Schedules have been designed to meet the requirements of special purpose users such as; Total environment 25,708 25,508 1,161 961
the NSW Grants Commission Community services and education the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Administration and education 3,142 521 151 (2,470) the NSW Office of Water (NOW), and Social protection (welfare) – – – – the Office of Local Government (OLG). Aged persons and disabled – – – – Children’s services 5,172 5,450 – 278 (ii) The financial data is collected for various uses including; Total community services and education 8,314 5,971 151 (2,192)
the allocation of Financial Assistance Grants, Housing and community amenities the incorporation of Local Government financial figures in national statistics, Public cemeteries – – – – the monitoring of loan approvals, Public conveniences – – – – the allocation of borrowing rights, and Street lighting 2,155 328 – (1,827) the monitoring of the financial activities of specific services. Town planning 6,467 5,363 18,343 17,239 Other community amenities – – – – Total housing and community amenities 8,622 5,691 18,343 15,412
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Special Schedules 2018 – – – – 4 (16) (16) (16) 495 495 562 562 414 414 190 190 186 186 Council 65,036 64,541 66,012 65,996 65,810 Georges River Council 2017/18 page 4 Georges River
Special Schedule 1 – Net Cost of Services (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2018 – – – – 2 – 5 2 (29) (29) (29) (28) (28) (30) (30) 414 414 Special Schedules 2018 1.50% 1.50% 0.00% Former Council 28,002 27,973 28,003 27,588 27,536 $’000 2017/18
Expenses from. Income from Kogarah City Net cost.
Function or activity continuing. continuing operations of services. operations. Non-capital. Capital. – – – – –
Recreation and culture (4) 173 173 186 186 186 186 Public libraries 6,736 368 101 (6,267) 190 186 1,518 Council 65,810 65,983 67,501 67,686 67,500 Museums – – – – 2018/19 Art galleries – – – – Community centres and halls 1,480 436 – (1,044) Georges River
Performing arts venues – – – – Other performing arts – – – – – – – – Other cultural services 1,254 243 – (1,011) – (8) (8) (2) (2) (28) (28) (30) (30) (30) (30) (30) Sporting grounds and venues – – – – 644 2.30% Swimming pools 2,121 1,731 – 0.00% 0.00% (390) Council 28,003 27,995 28,639 28,609 28,639 Former 2018/19 Parks and gardens (lakes) 11,002 240 1,661 (9,101) Other sport and recreation 2,684 763 1 9 (1,902) Kogarah City Total recreation and culture 25,278 3,781 1,781 (19,716)
Fuel and energy – – – – – – – – – Agriculture – – – – (2) 181 181 874 218 216 216 216
Mining, manufacturing and construction 0.00% 2.30% 0.00% Former Council 37,807 37,988 38,862 39,077 38,861 Building control 2,196 1,165 – (1,031) 2018/19 Other mining, manufacturing and construction – – – –
Total mining, manufacturing and const. 2,196 1,165 – (1,031) Hurstville City
Transport and communication Urban roads (UR) – local 6,899 1,722 3 8 (5,139) Urban roads – regional 676 725 1,222
1,271 l f r s a b d e g p m Sealed rural roads (SRR) – local – – – – j = c x f i = c x e o = k + n q = o – p eneral rates n = (l + m) c = (a + b) Sealed rural roads (SRR) – regional – – – – t = q + r – s g h = d x (c – g) Unsealed rural roads (URR) – local – – – –
Unsealed rural roads (URR) – regional – – – – k = (c + g h i j)
Bridges on UR – local – – – – r (4)
Bridges on SRR – local – – – – ea y Bridges on URR – local – – – – t Bridges on regional roads – – – – Parking areas 1,118 2,699 – 1,581
Footpaths 1,216 429 – (787) amoun g Aerodromes – – – – ections claimed (1) Other transport and communication 4,638 8 8 – (4,550) j Total transport and communication 14,547 5,663 1,260 (7,624) forward total y ield y Economic affairs (3) e Camping areas and caravan parks – – – – (2) g Other economic affairs 3,444 6,518 – 3,074
Total economic affairs 3,444 6,518 – 3,074 (5) ear’s carr y ustment and rate pe Totals – functions j
131,583 59,174 23,128 (49,281) ections claimed in the previous ustments j j
(1) last eneral income General purpose revenues 71,640 71,640 ) g special variation amount amount g
Share of interests – joint ventures and g associates using the equity method – – – eneral income calculation
(2) g or minus es River Council ear ended 30 June 2019 NET OPERATING RESULT 131,583 130,814 23,128 22,359 ( y expirin valuation ob notional unused catch-up special variation amount income lost due to valuation ob g rate pe Crown land ad (1) Includes: rates and annual charges (including ex gratia, excluding water and sewer), non-capital general purpose (2) As reported in the Income Statement ecial Schedule 2 – Permissible income for Last year notional general income yield Plus or minus ad Notional general income Special variation percenta rate peg percentage crown land adjustment (incl. rate peg percentage) Less Plus Sub-total Plus Less Sub-total Less Plus Less Carry forward to next year Catch-up or (excess) result
grants, interest on investments (excluding externally restricted assets) and interest on overdue rates and annual charges p S Geor Permissible income calculation Total permissible income for the Notional $’000 Or Or Or plus Or plus
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uncil’s Special Schedule 2 in Special Schedule 2 - Permissible Income for general rates ear. The adjustments are called r published in the NSW Georges River Council issued by the Valuer-General. tements are reported on an accrual ) to administer this process.
To the Councillors of Georges River Council Opinion I have audited the accompanying Special Schedule 2 – Permissible Income for general rates (the Schedule) of Georges River Council (the Council) for the year ending 30 June 2019.
In my opinion, the Schedule of the Council for the year ending 30 June 2019 is prepared, in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (LG Code) issued by the Office of Local Government (OLG), and is in accordance with the books and records of the Council.
My opinion should be read in conjunction with the rest of this report. Basis for Opinion
(continued) I conducted my audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities under the standards are described in the ‘Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Schedule’ section of my report. d any increase or decrease in land value occurring during the y
ds the permissible income) require ministerial approval by orde I am independent of the Council in accordance with the requirements of the: Government Act 1993. The OLG will extract these amounts from Co result of land owners successfully objecting to the value rs’ rates income. in the financial statements corresponding year. The sta Act 1916. n objections in any single year. ght up within 2 years. Usually councils will have a return (FDR eneral rates • Australian Auditing Standards g • Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 ‘Code of Ethics for peg percentage and where applicable Crown land adjustment. Professional Accountants’ (APES 110).
I have fulfilled my other ethical responsibilities in accordance with APES 110.
Parliament promotes independence by ensuring the Auditor-General and the Audit Office of New South Wales are not compromised in their roles by:
• providing that only Parliament, and not the executive government, can remove an Auditor-General • mandating the Auditor-General as auditor of councils • precluding the Auditor-General from providing non-audit services.
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion. Emphasis of Matter - Basis of Accounting Without modifying my opinion, I draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report which describes the es River Council ear ended 30 June 2019 basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the Council’s y g financial reporting responsibilities under the LG Code. As a result, the financial report may not be ecial Schedule 2 – Permissible income for ‘supplementary valuations’ as defined in the Valuation of Land Valuation objections are unexpected changes in land values as a Councils can claim the value of income lost due to valuatio Carry forward amounts which are in excess (an amount that excee Government Gazette in accordance with section 512 of the Local The notional general income will not reconcile with rate accounting basis which include amounts that relate to prior yea Adjustments account for changes in the number of assessments an the financial data return (FDR) to administer this process. suitable for another purpose. p S Geor for the Notes (4) (6) (1) (2) (3) The ‘special variation percentage’ is inclusive of the rate (5) Unused catch-up amounts will be deducted if they are not cau
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Other Information My opinion does not provide assurance: Other information comprises the information included in the Council’s annual report for the year ended • that the Council carried out its activities effectively, efficiently and economically 30 June 2018, other than the Schedule and my Independent Auditor’s Report thereon. The Councillors • about the security and controls over the electronic publication of the audited Schedule on any are responsible for the other information. At the date of this Independent Auditor’s Report, the other website where it may be presented information I have received comprise the general purpose financial statements, special purpose • about any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from the Schedule. financial statements and the Special Schedules excluding Special Schedule 2 (the other Schedules).
My opinion on the Schedule does not cover the other information. Accordingly, I do not express any form of assurance conclusion on the other information. However, as required by the Local Government Act 1993, I have separately expressed an opinion on the general purpose financial statements and the special purpose financial statements.
In connection with my audit of the Schedule, my responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the Schedule or my Karen Taylor knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. Director, Financial Audit Services
If, based on the work I have performed, I conclude there is a material misstatement of the other information, I must report that fact. 30 October 2018 I have nothing to report in this regard. SYDNEY The Councillors’ Responsibilities for the Schedule The Councillors are responsible for the preparation of the Schedule in accordance with the LG Code. The Councillors’ responsibility also includes such internal control as the Councillors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the Schedule that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the Schedule, the Councillors are responsible for assessing the Council’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting, unless it is not appropriate to do so. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Schedule My objectives are to:
• obtain reasonable assurance whether the Schedule as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error • issue an Independent Auditor’s Report including my opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but does not guarantee an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect material misstatements. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. Misstatements are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions users take based on the Schedule.
A description of my responsibilities for the audit of the Schedule is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar8.pdf. The description forms part of my auditor’s report.
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amount 71,219 49,229 71,218 49,229 675,740 9,685 7,525 9,685 amount 35,230 (continued) Net carrying 156,068 156,066 389,542 346,787 Net carrying
– Actual 65 65 65 65 1,477 1,477 1,477 1,477 2017/18 10,395 10,395 10,395 10,395 22,028 3,943 3,943 6,148 6,148 3,539 3,539 3,943 3,943 2,609 2,609 2017/18 maintenance maintenance a a 47 47 47 47 8,280 8,280 1,757 1,757 1,757 8,280 8,280 2017/18 871 871 102 19,222 19,222 Required 3,394 3,394 3,394 3,394 5,744 5,744 4,771 4,771 Required Actual maintenance maintenance – – – 8,583 3,886 8,583 3,886 Council 67,353 6,015 6,015 8,535 Council 40,334 48,869 service set by to bring the agreed level of Estimated cost
service set by to bring the 2017/18 agreed level of Estimated cost
– – 1 5 2,922 1,562 1,562 2,922 standard 8,490 1,504 6,472 1,504 2,003 standard to satisfactory Estimated cost to bring assets
to satisfactory Estimated cost to bring assets
ort on Infrastructure Assets as at 30 June 2018 p No work required (normal maintenance) Only minor maintenance work required Maintenance work required Renewal required Urgent renewal/upgrading required r Sub-total TOTAL – ALL ASSETS 14,478 Stormwater drainage Other Asset category Other road assets Footpaths Other structures Sub-total Sealed roads incl K&G Asset category Buildings Sub-total Sub-total ery poo Excellent/very good Good Satisfactory Poor V 1 2 3 4 5 Infrastructure asset condition assessment ‘key’ Required maintenance is the amount identified in Council’s asset management plans. Satisfactory Standard - meets most program / service delivery needs with some inefficiencies and ineffectiveness present Agreed Level of Service - provided by the asset matches expectations of the Community ecial Schedule 7 – Re p Georges River Council S drainage recreational assets Sub-total Open space/ $’000 Stormwater Asset class Notes: a b c Georges River Council Special Schedule 7 – Report on Infrastructure Assets as at 30 June 2018 structures $’000 Buildings Other Roads Asset class
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(continued) Special Schedule 7 – Report on Infrastructure Assets (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2018 Special Schedule 7 – Report on Infrastructure Assets for the year ended 30 June 2018
Amounts Indicator Indicator Benchmark $ ’000 2018 2018 2017 Commentary on 2017/18 result 1. Buildings and infrastructure renewals Purpose of asset ratio renewals ratio 2017/18 Ratio 76.62% Infrastructure asset performance indicators * 160% consolidated 140% 120% To assess the rate at Numerous renewal projects were still in 100% (1) which these assets progress as at 30 June this has resulted in 1. Buildings and infrastructure renewals ratio 80% (2) Ratio % are being renewed lower renewal expenditure. Asset renewals 11,210 60% 76.62% 116.27% >= 100% 116% relative to the rate at Entire Infrastructure class of assets were 40% Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 14,631 77% which they are 20% revalued in 2016/17 which has resulted depreciating. 0% higher depreciation for 2017/18 2017 2018 2. Infrastructure backlog ratio (1) Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=100.00% Ratio achieves benchmark Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark Estimated cost to bring assets to a satisfactory standard 14 ,478 14,478 2.14% 1.81% < 2.00% Net carrying amount of infrastructure assets 675,740 Commentary on 2017/18 result 2. Infrastructure backlog ratio Purpose of infrastructure 3.0% 2017/18 Ratio 2.14% backlog ratio 2.5% 3. Asset maintenance ratio 2.0% This ratio shows Actual asset maintenance 22,028 Reassessment of Footpath and Roads 114.60% 127.91% > 100% 1.5% what proportion the Required asset maintenance 19 ,222 19,222 Ratio % backlog is against rating criteria, resulting in an increase in 2.1% 1.0% 1.8% the total value the estimated cost to bring assets to a 0.5% of a Council’s satisfactory standard infrastructure. 0.0% 4. Cost to bring assets to agreed service level 2017 2018 Estimated cost to bring assets to Benchmark: ――― Maximum <2.00% Ratio achieves benchmark an agreed service level set by Council 67,353 5.61% 3.83% Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark Gross replacement cost 1,199,916 Commentary on 2017/18 result 3. Asset maintenance ratio Purpose of asset maintenance ratio 2017/18 Ratio 114.60% 140% 120% Compares actual vs. Notes 100% required annual asset maintenance. A ratio All asset performance indicators are calculated using the asset classes identified in the previous table. 80% * above 100% 127.91% Ratio % 2016/17 ratio was based on 413 days due 60% 114.60% indicates Council is (1) Excludes Work In Progress (WIP) 40% investing enough to amalagamation period 20% funds to stop the (2) Asset renewals represent the replacement and/or refurbishment of existing assets to an equivalent capacity / 0% infrastructure backlog performance as opposed to the acquisition of new assets (or the refurbishment of old assets) that increases 2017 2018 growing. capacity/performance. Benchmark: ――― Minimum >100.00% Ratio achieves benchmark Source for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #26 Ratio is outside benchmark
Commentary on 2017/18 result 4. Cost to bring assets to agreed service Purpose of agreed level 10% service level ratio 2017/18 Ratio 5.61% 9% 8% This ratio provides a 7% snapshot of the 6% proportion of 5% outstanding renewal
Ratio % Increase due to reassessment of Footpath 4% works compared to 3% 5.61% the total value of and Roads rating criteria 2% 3.83% 1% assets under 0% Council's care and 2017 2018 stewardship.
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