Griffith City Council REPORT
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Griffith City Council REPORT CLAUSE CL01 TITLE Endorsement of the Draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 Incorporating the Draft Operational Plan (Budget) for the 2020/21 Financial Year FROM Max Turner, Director Business, Cultural and Financial Services TRIM REF 19/105551 SUMMARY In accordance with the Office of Local Government (OLG) Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines, Council has reviewed its Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 whilst preparing the Operational Plan (Budget) for the 2020/21 financial year. The Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan has also been updated as part of this process. These draft documents (attached) are presented for endorsement by Council. Following a 28 day public exhibition period which will include a community consultation process and community information session, the draft documents and any submissions received will be presented to Council for adoption. RECOMMENDATION (a) Council endorse the draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 incorporating the Operational Plan (Budget) 2020/21 and updated draft Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan. Included in the draft budget are a number of ratepayer assistance initiatives as well as relief for businesses on rent arrangements and various other fees and charges as follows; 1. Waiving Regular Passenger Tax charges 2. Rent relief on commercial lease arrangements 3. Relief on fees and charges such as outdoor dining charges 4. Rate reduction rebate equal to 2.6% rate pegging 5. Rate deferral arrangements (by application), interest free either by full deferral or regular direct debit arrangements (see attachment that includes draft application form) The initiatives have been forecast on a time line through until 31 October 2020 and as indicated in the Council Operational Budget area, the impact is forecast to be in the order of $500k in 2019/20 and a further $1.1M to $1.3M in 2020/21. (b) Council place the draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 incorporating the Operational Plan (Budget) 2020/21 and draft Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan on public display for 28 days during which time a community consultation process will be implemented including community information session. (c) Following the public exhibition period, the draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 incorporating the Operational Plan (Budget) 2020/21 and draft Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan be presented to Council for adoption by 30 June 2020. (d) That Griffith City Council continue its membership of Regional Cities NSW for the next three years (i.e. 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23) and that a review of membership be undertaken during 2022/23. Extraordinary Meeting of Council | 05 May 2020 1 CL01 Endorsement of the Draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 Incorporating the Draft Operational Plan (Budget) for the 2020/21 Financial Year REPORT The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IPR) has the objective of improving delivery of services to the community by Council. Under the IPR Guidelines every NSW council is required to prepare the following documents: - Community Strategic Plan - Delivery Program - Resourcing Strategy consisting of Long Term Financial Plan, Asset Management Plan and Workforce Management Plan - Operational Plan (Budget) (replaces the Management Plan)) - Annual Report - End of Term Report. Council's Community Strategic Plan was reviewed and was presented to Council for endorsement on 13 December 2016 and adopted at the Ordinary Meeting held 28 February 2017. The Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21, incorporating the Operational Plan (Budget), along with the Resourcing Strategy (consisting of Long Term Financial Plan, Asset Management Plans and Workforce Management Plan) were adopted by Council at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 13 June 2017. The IPR Guidelines state that Council must have an annual Operational Plan (Budget), adopted before the beginning of each financial year, outlining the activities to be undertaken that year, as part of the Delivery Program. The Operational Plan (Budget) must include Council's detailed annual budget, statement of revenue policy, estimated income and expenditure, ordinary rates and special rates, proposed fees and charges, Council's proposed pricing methodology and proposed borrowings. Council must review its Delivery Program each year when preparing the Operational Plan (Budget). The Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan must also be updated at least annually as part of the development of the Operational Plan (Budget). Minor amendments have been made to the Delivery Program as follows: DP Action Current DP Action Amended DP Action Code 1.2.1 Assist our community and State Government DP Action deleted . to maximise positive outcomes from secondary education infrastructure investment in Griffith. 2.1.5 Work with Destination NSW, Destination Work with Destination Riverina Murray, Thrive Riverina and the NSW, Destination Kidman Way promotional committee. Riverina Murray, Thrive Riverina and the Kidman Way Committee whilst seeking opportunities with other tourism organisations. 2.4.2 Collaborate with food and wine industry to DP Action deleted. ensure Griffith becomes top of mind in the area of authentic wine and culinary Extraordinary Meeting of Council | 05 May 2020 2 CL01 Endorsement of the Draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 Incorporating the Draft Operational Plan (Budget) for the 2020/21 Financial Year experiences in Australia. 3.1.03 Ongoing monitoring of Customer Focus Ongoing monitoring of Review Outcomes Customer Focus 3.1.15 Land Use Strategy Development Prepare and Implement Strategic Planning Framework 3.2.2 Provide managers with timely data of their New DP Action added. current budget items. 4.1.1 Review Planning instruments to encourage DP Action deleted. (This development. is now covered in DP Action Codes 3.1.15, 3.1.16, 3.1.17 & 3.1.18). 4.2.11 Deliver Hairdresser, Beauty and Skin Deliver Beauty and Skin Penetration Inspections within Griffith and Penetration Inspections Narrandera LGA's as required by NSW within Griffith, Narrandera and Hay LGA's as Health. required by NSW Health. (Hairdressers as required) 4.1.3 Work with land and property developers to Implement the Griffith develop residential properties. Housing Strategy objectives where possible. 4.2.5 Deliver Food Business Inspections on food Deliver Food Inspections premises within the Griffith and surrounding on food premises within LGA's as required under the NSW Food Act the Griffith and surrounding LGA's as 2003. required under the NSW Food Act 2003. 4.6.7 Promote the benefits and social inclusion of DP Action deleted . volunteering. 6.2.1 Seek funding applications to run professional Partner, sponsor and development for local businesses. promote professional development for local businesses. 6.1.2 Liaise with agencies to develop resources Liaise with agencies to and programs to assist small business to develop resources and establish in the area. training programs to assist small business to establish in the area . 6.1.3 Work with new tourism related industries and DP Action deleted. build relationships. Extraordinary Meeting of Council | 05 May 2020 3 CL01 Endorsement of the Draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 Incorporating the Draft Operational Plan (Budget) for the 2020/21 Financial Year 6.5.2 Update the Griffith Marketing Plan 2018- Implement Griffith 2021. Marketing Plan 2021-2024 in line with Destination Tourism Plan. 6.5.3 Establish the Citrus Sculptures as one of Grow major events and Australia's most unique events. festivals. 6.5.4 Increase Griffith's presence on TripAdvisor Increase Griffith's digital and Google. presence. 6.5.5 Increase conference market. Grow the conference and business event market. 6.5.7 Develop a new Visitor Guide 2019/21 and Develop a new Visitor Ambassador Program. Guide and Ambassador Program. 7.1.2 Attract new residents and skilled workers to New DP Action added. the region to fill job vacancies. 6.5.9 Work with new tourism related industries and New DP Action added. build relationships. 8.1.4 Design and construct reticulated sewerage Completed & deleted. network for villages of Lake Wyangan, Nericon and Tharbogang. 8.2.7 Develop opportunities for heavy vehicles to DP Action deleted . access Griffith City, in conjunction with the Heavy Vehicle Link Road system. 9.1.10 Regulate swimming pool barrier compliance. New DP Action added. 9.1.11 Fire Safety of Buildings. New DP Action added. 9.1.5 Deliver timely responses to general inquiries New DP Action added. and complaints from the public within the Griffith LGA. 9.4.2 Develop State of the Environment Report for New DP Action added. Griffith City Council. 9.5.2 Regulate and inspect Underground New DP Action added. Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSSs) (Priority Fuel Stations) within the Griffith LGA. 9.1.7 Deliver full reviews of Review of New DP Action added. Environmental Factor (REF) documentation required under Part 5 of the EP&A Act. Extraordinary Meeting of Council | 05 May 2020 4 CL01 Endorsement of the Draft Delivery Program 2017/18 - 2020/21 Incorporating the Draft Operational Plan (Budget) for the 2020/21 Financial Year 9.1.9 Provide efficient building certification New DP Action added. services, including issuing construction certificates, complying development certificates and occupation certificates as per legislative requirements. 10.3.3 Maintain waste collection contract for Maintain waste collection domestic and recycling waste and maintain services for the Griffith commercial, street and park waste collection. LGA. 10.4.2 Investigate