Program 5 Public Health and Safety

Program 5 Public Health and Safety – Annual Plan and Budget 2016-17

Including Forward Estimates 2017-18 to 2019-20

Presented and submitted to the Council on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Brisbane (Councillor Graham Quirk) Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

Public Health and Safety

Program Goal

As a growing New World City, Council has a responsibility to promote, protect and enhance the health and safety of Brisbane's community.

Program Description

The health and safety of Brisbane residents and visitors is vital to Council. As such, Council provides a diverse range of services including immunisation for infants, children and seniors, animal management and food safety, as well as safety audits and initiatives relating to public spaces and facilities.

In a subtropical climate, it is important to provide an effective program to control mosquitoes and other pests that carry human diseases. Council continues to deliver pest management services with consideration to the impact that nuisance pests have on the community's enjoyment of Brisbane's outdoor lifestyle.

The Public Health and Safety Program will manage and enforce food safety requirements aimed at protecting public health as well as administer animal management legislation and strategies that promote responsible pet ownership. Council will also continue to review, propose and advocate for changes to laws and regulations to enhance Brisbane's liveability and residents' health and safety.

The security of our citizens is also a key consideration. Council will support Brisbane's State Emergency Service and provide a 24/7 response to high risk public safety risks including disaster events. Through mitigation and removal activities, amenity concerns and graffiti vandalism will be reduced. Council will also support and promote high levels of personal and property safety for residents, businesses and visitors.

Council will also continue to provide quality and affordable venues for funeral services, burials, cremations and ash memorials.

Program Outcomes and Financial Summary

Program Outcomes Anticipat Proposed Anticipat Proposed Anticipat Proposed ed ed ed 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Expense Revenue Capital 5.1 - Public Health 30,645 32,382 18,044 21,464 - -

5.2 - Citizens' Security 8,238 6,821 1,073 402 1,307 1,439

5.3 - Brisbane City Cemeteries 10,665 10,753 8,393 8,821 362 1,984

49,548 49,957 27,509 30,687 1,669 3,423

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 $000 $000 $000

Recurrent Operations Contracts 1,800 1,845 1,918 Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

Outcome 5.1 Public Health

Outcome description

Through implementing initiatives such as Eat Safe and proactively monitoring, as well as responding, Council will protect and enhance the health of Brisbane's residents.

Where we are now

This outcome contributes to the Brisbane Vision. Key drivers impacting on delivery include: • legislative responsibility to control public health risks • legislative responsibility to maintain food safety standards • threats of mosquito-borne illness and the ongoing impact of the midge population • population growth • an ageing population • an increasing pet population across the city.

To enable Council to fulfil its current commitments and develop innovative responses to new public health threats, integrated planning, education and targeted resourcing are required.

Where we want to be

Council is delivering core public health services and will continue to: • monitor and enhance the Eat Safe Brisbane food safety rating scheme and enforce food standards • provide effective health licensing services that ensure public health standards are maintained • provide immunisation services • provide mosquito and rodent control services • administer animal management legislation and strategies.

Brisbane will be the benchmark for best practice in public health protection within South East Queensland. Council will continue to enhance the rating scheme model for food businesses that encourages higher standards and provides incentives for high performing operators. High public health standards will be maintained and Council will ensure that resources are directed to addressing major community risks. Council will improve the flexibility and responsiveness of its regulatory approach and work in partnership with the community and industry.

Strategy 5.1.1 Effective Community Health Services

Provide effective community health services.

Service 5.1.1.1 Immunisation Services

This service contributes to the Brisbane Vision by reducing Brisbane's exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases.

Council provides free immunisation services for infants, children, parents of newborns and seniors for preventable diseases defined as life threatening by the National Health and Medical Research Council. A mobile team offers this immunisation service at community hubs and health centres. In partnership with the Queensland and Australian governments, Council also provides disease specific immunisation programs at secondary schools. In addition, free influenza vaccinations are provided to senior citizens and residents who qualify under the Australian Government scheme.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2015-16 2016-17 $000 $000 Expense 2,553 2,678 Revenue 1,013 1,177

Service 5.1.1.2 Public Health Strategies and Services

This service includes support for public health strategies, campaigns, public education and engagement regarding animals and public health programs.

This includes strategic planning of public health services to ensure alignment with Brisbane Vision and Corporate Plan priorities, providing direction, education and tools of trade for delivery of health licensing and compliance services, and mosquito and pest management services. In addition, pool safety initiatives and enforcement and in- field mobile technology and enhancements are delivered within this service. Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2015-16 2016-17 $000 $000 Expense 1,714 1,189 Revenue 293 298

Projects 2016- 2017-18 2018- 2019- 17 19 20 $000 $000 $000 $000

Improving Water Safety Outcomes Capital - - - - Expense 501 507 521 539 Revenu 6 6 6 6 e Mobile Dispatch Scheduling and Response Capital - - - - Expense 315 214 218 226 Revenu - - - - e Suburban Safety Mobile Technology Capital - - - - Expense 934 642 649 603 Revenu 303 753 753 753 e

Service 5.1.1.3 Mosquito and Pest Services

Council controls mosquitoes by monitoring and treating breeding habitats through aerial and land based treatments. Prevention measures, such as public education to reduce backyard mosquito breeding and minimise personal exposure to bites, contribute to reducing the incidence of mosquito-borne diseases. As the only Council with a full-time entomologist, Council makes informed decisions and provides leadership in regional and scientific collaborations aimed at developing and maintaining best practice.

In addition to mosquito control, Council also provides a comprehensive rodent control program, including the provision of fully trained rodent control dogs.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2015-16 2016-17 $000 $000 Expense 4,532 4,745 Revenue 81 86

Strategy 5.1.2 Health Licensing and Enforcement

Provide licensing and regulatory enforcement services for public health and animal management.

Service 5.1.2.1 Law Enforcement and Animal Management Services

This service supports responsible pet ownership and enforces animal laws and regulation.

Council provides the following animal management services: • capture and impounding of animals found in public places • declaration and monitoring of regulated dogs • compulsory dog registration • provision of animal rehoming services • response to public complaints, including management in public spaces of dogs which are not under effective control • provision of education and regulatory campaigns to deliver responsible pet ownership.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2015-16 2016-17 $000 $000 Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

Expense 7,110 6,730 Revenue 5,371 6,358

Projects 2016- 2017-18 2018- 2019- 17 19 20 $000 $000 $000 $000

Animal Registration Enforcement Campaign Capital - - - - Expense 222 234 - - Revenu 401 421 - - e FIDO - Find Irresponsible Dog Owners Campaign Capital - - - - Expense 79 81 84 87 Revenu 195 200 205 210 e

Service 5.1.2.2 City Amenity and Food Safety

This service administers a licensing system for food and health businesses and provides a public complaints system for related activities. Industry is assisted to achieve permitted, safe, operational standards and compliance through education, training and incentives as well as enforcement, if required. Council also aims to provide a safe, clean and attractive environment by protecting community health, safety and amenity standards.

This includes: • a 24/7 rapid response capacity for matters of public health and safety risk • processing of food and health business licence applications in accordance with legislation and standards • inspecting and auditing licensed premises to ensure compliance with regulatory standards • effective enforcement to improve poor performance, and prosecute serious public health and amenity risks • response for amenity and litter issues across Brisbane’s suburbs.

Projects 2016- 2017-18 2018- 2019- 17 19 20 $000 $000 $000 $000

Eat Safe Food Education Program Capital - - - - Expense 183 185 - - Revenu - - - - e Suburban Amenity and Litter Team Capital - - - - Expense 986 996 1,027 1,064 Revenu - - - - e Suburban Safety Team Capital - - - - Expense 1,180 1,196 1,198 1,241 Revenu - - - - e

Outcome 5.2 Citizens' Security

Outcome description

Personal security of citizens and their property, security of the city and community safety services.

Where we are now Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

Securing citizens' safety and their property is essential to maintain liveability in Brisbane. The response by Brisbane State Emergency Service (SES) provides immediate support in the event of a significant weather or disaster event.

This outcome contributes to the Brisbane Vision.

Key drivers include: • improving perceptions of safety while reducing the actual incidence of crime • support and promote high levels of personal and property safety for residents, businesses and visitors • minimising safety risks and other harms associated with alcohol and other drugs • supporting residents and businesses in graffiti reduction and removal • working closely with other agencies to improve amenity, perceptions of safety and reduce crime.

Council has established partnerships, both formal and informal, with key stakeholders including Queensland and Australian government agencies, Council of Mayors (SEQ) and Council of Capital City Lord Mayors to improve personal and property safety in Brisbane.

Where we want to be

Brisbane will be a safe place to live and visit. Brisbane residents and visitors will have improved levels of personal and property safety. The Brisbane SES Unit will have the personnel and equipment needed to assist Brisbane residents in disaster events.

Strategy 5.2.1 Support Disaster Response

Support the Brisbane SES Unit to deliver an effective disaster response.

Service 5.2.1.1 Brisbane State Emergency Service Unit

This service ensures that Council: • maintains the functions of the Brisbane SES unit to enable effective response • ensures the SES has trained resources and the equipment required to respond to events • continues to maintain relationships and partnerships with external agencies to strengthen the role of SES.

The key drivers for this service include: • community expectations for Council's response to disaster events • inclusiveness in Brisbane's community to assist in response to disaster events.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2015-16 2016-17 $000 $000 Expense 3,207 2,753 Revenue 142 -

Projects 2016- 2017-18 2018- 2019- 17 19 20 $000 $000 $000 $000

SES Accommodation - New Facility Construction Capital 1,439 1,207 254 235 Expense - - - - Revenu - - - - e SES Logistics Fundraising and Services Program Capital - - - - Expense 433 442 443 457 Revenu - - - - e

Strategy 5.2.2 Assist and Promote Safer Communities

Assist and promote safer communities.

Service 5.2.2.1 Crime Prevention Planning and Services Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

This service supports Council to make Brisbane a city that is, and feels, safe for residents, businesses and visitors. Initiatives in this service include: • developing best practice community safety strategies, and embedding Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) into all planning and development assessment processes • assisting to reduce alcohol-related harms • providing support for community, residential and business safety and security • undertaking CPTED audits in identified locations and co-ordinating responses to priority safety issues • maintaining graffiti units to remove graffiti on Council-controlled property • working in partnership with Queensland Rail to remove and mitigate graffiti in the rail corridor and on Queensland Rail assets • empowering residents and businesses to remove graffiti by providing technical advice, graffiti removal kits and educational resources • continuing to provide and service sharps bins to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2015-16 2016-17 $000 $000 Expense 297 297 Revenue - -

Projects 2016- 2017-18 2018- 2019- 17 19 20 $000 $000 $000 $000

B-SAFE - Promoting Community Safety in Brisbane Capital - - - - Expense 269 273 281 291 Revenu - - - - e Taskforce Against Graffiti Capital - - - - Expense 3,069 3,145 3,217 3,313 Revenu 402 310 320 331 e

Outcome 5.3 Brisbane City Cemeteries

Outcome description

Operate cemeteries, crematoria, non-denominational chapels and ash memorials.

Where we are now

We deliver cemetery and crematorium services that reflect the diversity of Brisbane residents and community expectations.

Where we want to be

Brisbane City Cemeteries will provide quality and affordable venues for funeral services, burials, cremations and ash memorials.

Strategy 5.3.1 City Cemeteries

Brisbane City Cemeteries operates and maintains Council's cemeteries, crematoria, non-denominational chapels and ash memorials.

Service 5.3.1.1 City Cemeteries

This service provides funeral services, including interment and provision of quality and affordable venues for funerals, burials, cremations and ash memorials.

Brisbane City Cemeteries will: • ensure cemeteries are well maintained, including the preservation of historical sites • support community groups involved in promoting the heritage value of its cemeteries Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

• expand and diversify its products and service range • continue to provide choice of venues to the community • promote the use of cemeteries as a public space • enhance and maintain the appearance of memorial gardens, niche walls and lawn cemeteries.

Projects 2016- 2017-18 2018- 2019- 17 19 20 $000 $000 $000 $000

Brookfield Land Purchase for Cemeteries Capital 1,452 - - - Expense - - - - Revenu - - - - e Cemetery Extensions Capital 532 615 173 178 Expense - - - - Revenu 600 700 750 800 e Program 5 – Public Health and Safety

Total Project Expenditure Combined with Rolling Projects

Projects 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 $000 $000 $000 $000 Animal Registration Enforcement Campaign 222 234 - - Brookfield Land Purchase for Cemeteries 1,452 - - - B-SAFE - Promoting Community Safety in Brisbane 269 273 281 291 Cemetery Extensions 532 615 173 178 Eat Safe Food Education Program 183 185 - - FIDO - Find Irresponsible Dog Owners Campaign 79 81 84 87 Improving Water Safety Outcomes 501 507 521 539 Mobile Dispatch Scheduling and Response 315 214 218 226 SES Accommodation - New Facility Construction 1,439 1,207 254 235 SES Logistics Fundraising and Services Program 433 442 443 457 Suburban Amenity and Litter Team 986 996 1,027 1,064 Suburban Safety Mobile Technology 934 642 649 603 Suburban Safety Team 1,180 1,196 1,198 1,241 Taskforce Against Graffiti 3,069 3,145 3,217 3,313 Total 11,594 9,737 8,065 8,234