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Budget 2020/2021 Contents Budget 2020/2021 Contents MAYOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER INTRODUCTION ..... 3 EXECUTIVE BUDGET SUMMARY ....................................................... 6 BUDGET REPORTS .............................................................................. 14 1. LINKAGE TO THE COUNCIL PLAN ......................................................................... 14 2. SERVICES, INITIATIVES AND SERVICE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ....................... 22 3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................................ 58 4. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMPARISON ...................................... 64 5. CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM AND INITIATIVES PROGRAM ..................................... 89 6. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ............................................................ 122 7. FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE (INCOME) .......................................................... 124 Banyule City Council Budget – 2020/2021 2 Mayor and Chief Executive Officer Introduction The preparation of this Budget started long before the arrival of COVID-19, yet we have seen how quickly this pandemic is having a devastating financial implication on many organisations and individuals. Banyule Council is adjusting its operations to address the situation. We are proposing a budget that looks to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Council while providing substantial support to ratepayers, residents and businesses through this unprecedented health and economic crisis. Now, more than ever, our top priority is the health and safety of the community and staff as we continue to provide crucial community services. While certain aspects of our life have been put on hold, Council continues to work hard to deliver infrastructure projects and community-building programs so we can emerge a better place. Banyule Economic Support Package Council has started to roll out a comprehensive $10.5 million Economic Support Package to provide immediate support to ratepayers, residents, community groups and businesses that are most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. We will be waiving rates and deferring rates payments for those experiencing financial hardship. To reduce the financial stress on local businesses, we will be waiving certain fees and charges and providing a range of assistance, including grants and funding schemes, rent relief, and training and support programs. Fees, charges and rent will also be waived for community groups and financial assistance provided to help them through this difficult time. The non-statutory fees and charges scheduled to increase in 2020/2021 will become effective from 1 January 2021. Keeping fees and charges down Council recognises the financial stress many residents are facing, and we are doing all we can to keep community services affordable. For the second consecutive year, we will maintain many of our community services at the same prices. Animal registrations, family swim passes, and community hall hire are just some of the 250 fees and charges that will not increase. Rate capping and rising costs As many ratepayers suffer the impacts of the current health and economic situation, we will extend rate relief and fast-track the approval to those experiencing financial hardship. Council has capped the overall rate increase at 2% in line with what the Minister for Local Government has set for 2020/2021 and these funds will be directed to partially fund Banyule’s Economic Support Package. The rate cap increase still falls short of covering many of the rising costs councils face. To manage this, Council continues to look to minimise costs to ratepayers through organisational savings and efficiencies to manage the budget and maintain more than 100 essential services for the community at the high standard they have come to expect. Budget highlights For 2020/2021, we will be rolling out a substantial $63.55 million capital works and property program to improve community facilities and infrastructure. $14.32 million for the completion of the new Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub that will deliver a state-of-the-art hub for learning, arts and culture. $1.80 million for the redevelopment of Olympic Park pavilion as part of the Olympic Park Masterplan. Banyule City Council Budget – 2020/2021 3 $1.65 million for irrigation and drainage works across Banyule which helps improve our extensive 490 km network of stormwater drains. $1.63 million for park and sports field lighting to improve lighting performance and reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs. $1.31 million to improve Banyule’s growing network of shared paths, including $0.80 million to upgrade the popular Darebin Creek Trail. $1.20 million to resurface and improve drainage at De Winton Park oval improve the ground’s recovery and minimise water use. $0.55 million for upgrades to public toilets as part of our ten-year Public Toilet Plan to improve provision across the municipality. $0.50 million for female-friendly changerooms at Greensborough War Memorial Park to address the rise of female sports participation. $0.50 million for female-friendly changerooms at Yulong Reserve Park to address the rise of female sports participation. $0.30 million for design of stage 2 redevelopment of Ivanhoe Aquatic Banyule to keep expanding and enhancing this popular facility. Funding these projects during the current crisis has never been more important to help keep the local economy afloat. Revenue acquired through managing strategic property, such as the upcoming sale of the former school site at Bellfield, is paying off for the community as we reinvest this in all the things that make Banyule so liveable. Adding to the host of major projects, there will be significant works underway across the municipality. Local parks will see $7.28 million of investment to make these even better. Playgrounds will continue to be upgraded with $0.65 million of improvements, while vital public infrastructure, such as roads, footpaths, bridges, will benefit from $8.09 million being allocated. Community building initiatives Council will support the community during the COVID-19 emergency, working to a five-point plan, to address the significant social and economic challenges. The plan is underpinned by the $10.5 million Economic Support Package and positions Council to: protect staff health and wellbeing; minimise Council service disruption; maintain financial sustainability; support the local community; and support the local economy. Creating local jobs for those who experience disadvantage remains a key focus. Since its inception last year, Banyule’s award-winning Inclusive Employment Program has seen 27 people employed within the organisation and has now been successfully embedded as an exceptional program at Banyule, inspiring other councils to follow. Partnerships with social enterprises are also creating new training and employment opportunities in the municipality. The Bellfield redevelopment project continues to progress to revitalise the former Banksia La Trobe Secondary College site. The project will deliver a range of high-quality, environmentally sustainable design residential and social housing, plus a new multi-purpose Bellfield Community Hub, community garden. Adjacent to an urban farm, the site will offer great liveability for residents and become a real focal point for the community. It will also deliver a strong financial return to Council to help fund existing services and future capital projects for the community. Council continues to engender positive outcomes in the community with a range of initiatives, waste education, dumped rubbish and litter reduction, graffiti management, and supporting outreach services. Programs also help promote and foster inclusion, access and equity for our diverse communities, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people from the lesbian, gay, bi- Banyule City Council Budget – 2020/2021 4 sexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities. We will, as soon as possible, continue to stage an array of festivals, events and activities that educate, engage and bring vibrancy to the community. Addressing other global challenges Council is keenly aware of the need to tackle other global problems at a local level. This Budget continues our commitment to fund our $5 million Climate Action Package introduced last financial year, with $2.35 million of initiatives to help us achieve our goal of zero net carbon emissions for the organisation by 2028. More electric vehicles for our fleet, solar panels on Council buildings, power purchasing agreements and energy efficient leisure centres are just some of the actions putting us on track that seek to address climate change. We are also doing all we can to help the community reduce its carbon footprint by funding a range of initiatives, such as solar panel subsidies, home energy audits, ‘green collar’ internships and increased environmental grants. Recycling is also another big issue affecting the world. Council remains committed to supporting the community towards zero waste and creating a circular economy where we get the most out of our resources through reuse and recycling. Population density is increasing in major cities everywhere and this brings challenges and puts demands on Council-managed assets. Council is making the most of the opportunities that come with urban renewal and will collect an estimated $1.55 million over the next four years from new developments as part of the Developer Contributions
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