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7.2 Public Submissions on Draft Revised Council Plan (Including the Strategic Resource Plan) and Proposed Budget 2018-19 Council Agenda 12/06/18 7.2 Public submissions on draft Revised Council Plan (including the Strategic Resource Plan) and proposed Budget 2018-19 Abstract Council resolved on 23 April 2018 to endorse the draft Revised Council Plan 2017- 21 (including the Strategic Resource Plan) and proposed Budget 2018-19 for public notice and exhibition in accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 ("the Act"). Public notice was duly given and the period for submissions concluded on 23 May 2018. In total 21 submissions were received; seven of the submitters have indicated their intention to be heard in support of their submission. This report includes details of the submissions and provides for the hearing of submissions in accordance with the Act. Officers' recommendation That Council resolve to: 1. Receive and note written and oral submissions in relation to the draft Revised Council Plan 2017-21 (including the Strategic Resource Plan) and proposed Budget 2018-19 as included in Attachment 1. 2. Note the officer comments provided in relation to the submissions as outlined in Attachment 2. 3. Note the final Revised Council Plan 2017-21 (including the Strategic Resource Plan) and Budget 2018-19 will be presented for consideration by Council, with or without modification, at the Council Meeting on Monday 25 June 2018 commencing at 6.30pm in the Council Chamber. City of Boroondara 31 Council Agenda 12/06/18 Responsible director: Carolyn McClean Community Development ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Purpose This report includes details of public submissions received in relation to the draft Revised Council Plan 2017-21 (including the Strategic Resource Plan), and proposed Budget 2018-19 and provides for the hearing of submissions in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 ("the Act"). 2. Policy implications and relevance to community plan and council plan The draft Revised Council Plan (the Plan) and proposed Budget has been prepared in accordance with Council policies and the Victorian Government’s rate capping legislation. The Plan is structured around the seven themes of the Boroondara Community Plan 2017-27, and describes the outcomes Council aims to achieve during its term, and the allocation of resources required to achieve those outcomes. 3. Background Council Plan The Local Government Act 1989 - Section 125 states that: Council must prepare and approve a council plan within six months after a general election or by 30 June (whichever is later) and submit its council plan to the Minister for Local Government. The council plan must include the strategic objectives, strategies for achieving these for at least the next four years, strategic indicators for monitoring achievement of the strategic objectives and a strategic resource plan. Before adopting the plan, a council must give public notice of its intention to adopt the plan and invite public submissions, specifying the date by which submissions are to be received that is not less than 28 days after the date on which the public notice is published. A copy of the proposed plan must be made available for public inspection at the council office and internet website. Members of the public may make written submissions and, if they so desire, request to be heard in support of their submission. At least once each financial year a council must consider whether the council plan requires any adjustment in respect to the remaining period of the plan. If a council adjusts the strategic objectives, strategies or strategic indicators it must subject the revised plan to the public submission process. Council must adopt the council plan and submit a copy to the Minister by the next 30 June following a general election, or in the case of an adjusted council plan advise the Minister within 30 days of the adjustments. The Council Plan 2017-21 was adopted on 26 June 2017. The Plan has been revised to align with the community priorities identified in the Boroondara Community Plan 2017-27, Council’s key strategic document that sets out our 10-year vision for the City’s future. The draft Revised Council Plan 2017-21 is structured around the seven themes of the Boroondara Community Plan 2017-27, and sets the strategic objectives and strategies that will be pursued for a four year period in accordance with City of Boroondara 32 Council Agenda 12/06/18 Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1989. It also contains the strategic indicators to monitor the achievement of these objectives. The Strategic Resource Plan (Section 126) which is the financial and human resources required to deliver the Council Plan strategic objectives is documented in the proposed Budget. The Local Government Act Section 125 (2) (d) requires that it also appears in the Council Plan. Council must review and adopt the Strategic Resource Plan not later than 30 June each year - Section 126(3). Budget The Local Government Act 1989 provides that a Council must: Prepare a budget for each financial year – Section 127(1); Provide a description of services and initiatives and a statement as to how these will contribute to achieving the strategic objectives specified in the Council Plan, major initiatives and any other details required by the regulations– Section 127(2 - 4); Give public notice of a proposed budget and make it available for public inspection for at least 28 days – Section 129; Adopt the budget by 30 June each year, or other date specified by the Minister, and submit a copy to the Minister within 28 days of adoption - Section 130; Review and adopt the Strategic Resource Plan not later than 30 June each year - Section 126; Set a rate cap by General Order which has been set at 2.25% for the 2018- 19 financial year - Part 8A - Section 185A through G provides for the Minister. The proposed Budget has been prepared with a focus on responsible financial management and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989 and the Local Government (Planning and Reporting) Regulations 2014. It is the first budget that will deliver on the recently adopted Boroondara Community Plan 2017-27. It will ensure Council delivers those facilities and services identified through the extensive consultation undertaken to develop the Boroondara Community Plan. Adherence to the Boroondara Planning Framework has ensured that the proposed Budget is closely aligned to the draft Revised Council Plan and is an accurate reflection of the services and initiatives that will be resourced in the next financial year in order to contribute to the strategic objectives as identified in the Council Plan. 4. Outline of key issues/options In total 21 submissions were received, copies of all submissions are included in Attachment 1. Seven submitters have indicated their intention to speak in support of their submission at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 12 June 2018. Submissions are summarised in Attachment 2 along with officer comments on each submission. Where extensive commentary of a general nature has been made this has not been included in officers' responses. Each of the submitters will receive a response in writing post the adoption of the Revised Council Plan 2017-21 and Budget 2018-19. City of Boroondara 33 Council Agenda 12/06/18 5. Consultation/communication Council endorsed the draft Revised Council Plan 2017-21 (including the Strategic Resource Plan) and proposed Budget 2018-19 for public notice and exhibition in accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 ("the Act") on Monday 23 April 2018. Public notice commenced on 26 April and concluded on 23 May 2018. The Communications Strategy led to a range of activities which have been underway to promote the documents as follows: Documents made available to all Council's customer services centres and libraries. Electronic versions available on the Boroondara website. The Age – statutory notice on Wednesday 25 April 2018. Progress Leader - weekly articles. Boroondara Bulletin articles. Promotion through Council’s social media. 6. Financial and resource implications The financial and resource implications of the budget can be found in the proposed 2018-19 Budget document. 7. Governance issues The implications of this report have been assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. The officers responsible for this report have no direct or indirect interests requiring disclosure. 8. Social and environmental issues The allocation of resources in the proposed Budget reflects Council’s commitment to community wellbeing. The services and initiatives proposed to be funded in the budget will deliver social and environmental benefits to the community. 9. Conclusion The draft Revised Council Plan 2017-21 and proposed Budget 2018-19 have benefited from the significant level of involvement of the community through their engagement in the development of the Boroondara Community Plan. The Council Plan has been revised to align with the community priorities identified through extensive consultation in the Boroondara Community Plan 2017-27; Council’s key strategic document that sets out the 10-year vision for the City’s future. The revised Plan will be implemented through annual commitments set out in the annual Budget, which reflects Council’s decisions on the initiatives to be funded each year. The public notice period has also provided an opportunity for additional information to be received from the community. Community members may also address Council in support of their submissions. Manager: Greg Hall, Chief Financial Officer Report officer: Leanne Brain, Administration Coordinator City of Boroondara 34 Council Agenda 12/06/18 Attachment 1 Copy of Public Submissions Draft Revised Council Plan 2017-21 and Proposed Budget 2018-19 City of Boroondara Attachment 7.2.1 35 Council Agenda 12/06/18 Index Submission reference and name Page number 1. Jeanette Goff 1 2.
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