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Separate Attachment COM 33A Ordinary Meeting of Council 23 June 2015 Annual Plan 2015/2016 The Annual Plan outlines the actions for 2015/2016 that will implement key priorities from the Council Plan 2013-2017. The actions are presented under each of the key priorities as follows: A VIBRANT HEALTHY COMMUNITY We will have a healthy, resilient and involved community. We will develop activities that advance our heritage, sports, culture and the arts. BETTER COMMUNITY FACILITIES We will maintain and renew our facilities to provide better buildings, roads, footpaths, tracks and trails, parks and gardens, for our community. A THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY We will promote our Shire as a great place to invest, innovate and do business. We will encourage tourism in our Shire by showcasing our heritage, environment and local creative industries. BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES We will demonstrate leadership in sustainability. We will foster the ongoing development of environmentally responsible, liveable communities across the Shire. 1 FUNDING SOURCE Council Mount Alexander Shire Council CRBI Country Roads and Bridges Initiative DEECD Department of Education and Training DEDJTR Department of Economic Development Jobs Transport and Resources DHHS Department of Health and Human Services DTPLI Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure RDV Regional Development Victoria RGF Regional Growth Fund RTR Roads To Recovery SRV Sport and Recreation Victoria VCFN Victorian Country Football and Netball LEAD OFFICERS (LO) CEO Chief Executive Officer DCS Director Corporate Support DSC Director Sustainable Communities DSD Director Sustainable Development MCW Manager Community Wellbeing MDS Manager Development Services MF Manager Finance MHE Manager Healthy Environments MIS Manager Information Services MI Manager Infrastructure MLC Manager Liveable Communities MLE Manager Local Economy 2 A VIBRANT HEALTHY COMMUNITY We will have a healthy, resilient and involved community. We will develop activities that advance our heritage, sports, culture and the arts. Target Strategic Budget Funding New Initiatives Lead Officer Completion Basis 2015/2016 Source Month Emergency Review Emergency Relief Centres across the Shire and provide training for Management Operating Council MLC December 2015 relevant staff. Plan Convene a discussion forum and work with partners to identify and Health and DSC December 2015 advocate for actions to prepare our community for the potential arrival of Wellbeing Plan Operating Council refugees. Health and Collaborate with Castlemaine Community House and Maldon Operating DHHS MCW June 2016 Neighbourhood Centre to deliver the Maldon community lunch program. Wellbeing Plan State Review the Domestic Wastewater Management Plan to incorporate the Environment $35,000 Council MHE March 2016 requirements for development in Open Potable Water Supply Catchments. Protection Policy Customer Introduce social media tools to improve information flow to the December 2015 Service $10,000 Council DCS community about Council services and projects. Strategy Continue to support and recognise our indigenous community in line with December 2015 Council Plan Operating Council DSC council’s Statement of Commitment. In partnership with Castlemaine Library, support the promotion and delivery Council Arts Strategy $10,000 MLC October 2015 of the Castlemaine Children's Literature Festival. Develop and maintain a comprehensive community profile that will Health and Council DSC Operating December 2015 inform decision making for health and wellbeing planning. Wellbeing Plan 3 A VIBRANT HEALTHY COMMUNITY We will have a healthy, resilient and involved community. We will develop activities that advance our heritage, sports, culture and the arts. Target Strategic Budget Funding New Initiatives cont. Lead Officer Completion Basis 2015/2016 Source Month Health and Collaborate with local schools to develop Active Transport Plans. $10,000 DEDJTR MLC December 2015 Wellbeing Plan 4 A VIBRANT HEALTHY COMMUNITY We will have a healthy, resilient and involved community. We will develop activities that advance our heritage, sports, culture and the arts. Target Budget Funding Ongoing Programs Lead Officer Completion Strategic 2015/201 Source Basis 6 Month Support the community in preparing and responding to emergency events through partnerships with communities, agencies and Council Plan $120,000 DTPLI MLC June 2016 neighbouring municipalities. Implement priorities identified in the Arts Strategy to increase opportunities for collaboration and utilise available spaces to create Arts Strategy $25,000 Council MLC June 2016 cultural experiences in the Shire. Health and Council & Deliver the annual immunisation program. Wellbeing $7,000 MHE Annual Program DHHS Plan Health and Strengthen partnerships between Council staff and external agencies to plan Wellbeing Operating Council DSC Annual Program and implement initiatives that promote community health and wellbeing. Plan Identify and implement initiatives that work towards decreasing rates of Health and Operating Council DSC June 2106 violence against women and children across the community. Wellbeing Plan Council Plan Implement a place making model to support the delivery of community plans Community Operating Council MLC June 2016 across the Shire. Engagement Framework Health and Implement initiatives that will strengthen the wellbeing of children and youth Wellbeing Operating Council DSC June 2016 across the Shire. Plan Youth Council Plan Support young people and partner with organisations to deliver activities, Youth Council & $36,000 MLC June 2016 projects and events through the State Government’s Engage! Program. Engagement DHHS Charter 5 A VIBRANT HEALTHY COMMUNITY We will have a healthy, resilient and involved community. We will develop activities that advance our heritage, sports, culture and the arts. Strategic Budget Funding Lead Target Ongoing Programs cont. Basis 2015/2016 Source Officer Completion Month Implement priorities in the Disability Action Plan to provide better Disability $42,000 DHHS MLC June 2016 access and inclusion for people with a disability. Action Plan Continue to support community initiatives and projects through Council’s Strengthening Our Community Grants Scheme and Quick Council Plan $177,000 Council MLC December 2015 Response Youth Grants. Council Plan Continue to advocate to other levels of government for improved Health & Operating Council DSC Ongoing human and community services for our community. Well Being Plan Review dog on and off lead areas as outlined in the Domestic Animal Council Plan Operating Council MDS December 2015 Management Plan. Community Develop a manual for Section 86 Committees of Management to Engagement Operating Council MLC June 2016 support them with the management of Council assets. Framework Youth Consult with and support the Youth Advisory Group to ensure Operating MLC activities and programs are delivered to address the needs of Engagement Council June 2016 young people in the Shire. Charter 6 BETTER COMMUNITY FACILITIES We will maintain and renew our facilities to provide better buildings, roads, footpaths, tracks and trails, parks and gardens, for our community. Target Strategic Budget Funding New Initiatives Lead Officer Completion Basis 2015/2016 Source Month Walking & Complete streetscape designs in Mostyn Street, Castlemaine and to $175,000 Cycling Council MI connect Mackenzie Hill to the Castlemaine CBD. Design safety measures Strategy May 2016 for the Reef/Harker/Hornsby/Ireland Street intersection in Maldon. Undertake investigations and design works to progress the Flood Council / recommendations of the Castlemaine, Campbells Creek and Chewton Flood Management $240,000 DPTLI / MI May 2016 Management Plan 2015. Plan Federal Asset Prepare a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for Victory Park and a Management $20,000 Council MI May 2016 landscape master plan for Newstead Rotunda Park. Framework Playspace Council / Upgrade the Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve playspace as a district $141,000 MLC June 2016 Strategy DPTLI playspace. Undertake preliminary planning and consultation for implementation of the Investing in $30,000 Council MLC December 2015 Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve Master Plan and investigate funding Sport opportunities to commence improvements including upgraded fencing. Improve facilities at Berkeley Street Kindergarten Castlemaine to Health & improve privacy, access and usage by external service providers to Wellbeing $277,000 DET MCW February 2016 support children’s learning and development. Plan Undertake irrigation system upgrade works on the lower oval at Wesley Hill Investing in $120,000 Council MLC Recreation Reserve. Sport February 2016 Prepare design and project documentation for new netball courts at Wesley Investing in $170,000 Council MLC Hill Recreation Reserve. Sport June 2016 7 BETTER COMMUNITY FACILITIES We will maintain and renew our facilities to provide better buildings, roads, footpaths, tracks and trails, parks and gardens, for our community. Strategic Budget Funding Target Ongoing Program Lead Officer Basis 2015/2016 Source Completion Month Asset Complete the road pavement rehabilitation program including sections of Council / Management $1,292,000 MI April 2016 the Bendigo Sutton Grange Road. RTR Framework Asset Council / Complete the annual road renewal program across the Shire. Management $579,000 MI March 2016 RTR Framework Asset Complete the annual road renewal program of gravel roads across the Council
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