2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT Reports on the implementation of the 2017-2018 Operational Plan Wave Rider, Aquatopia INTEGRATEDPLANNINGANDREPORTINGFRAMEWORK Introduction Wellbeing Community Theme 1 people inFairfieldCity. Committee (NAIDOC) Week to symbolise the vital partnership with Aboriginal Strait the and Islander Torres Observance Day Islanders and Aboriginal National during place took agreement significant this of signing The caused byalienationfromtraditionallands,lossoflivesandfreedom,theforcedremovalchildren. grief and loss their acknowledged It Australia. of people first the as people Islander Strait Torres and Aboriginal In July 2000, Council signed a Local Government Commitment that both acknowledged and land andtherighttoliveaccordingtheirownbeliefs,valuescustoms. recognised staple Australians food have for with the the clan. Council Aboriginal also recognises the spiritual relationship comes from the ‘cobra grub’, an edible freshwater worm harvested from local creeks in the custodians City that of was Fairfielda City and pays its respect to theFairfield Elders both City past Council and present. (Council) The acknowledges Cabrogal name the Cabrogal people of the Darug nation as theResidents traditional StraitIslander Torres and Aboriginal Commitment to Our Places and Theme 2 Infrastructure Theme 3 Sustainability Environmental Theme 4 Employment Smoking Ceremony, LivingCulturesFestival Smoking Ceremony, Local Economy and Theme 5 and Leadership Good Governance Statutory Information Financial Summary 2017-2018 Annual Report 3 INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION Workforce Management Plan Activities Message from the Mayor and City Manager 5 Workforce Management Plan 54 Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework 6 Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity 57 About the Annual Report 7 Enterprise Risk Management 59 Fast Facts of Fairfield City 8 Fraud and Corruption Control Policy 60 Council’s Elected Representatives 2016-2020 9 Council’s Organisational Structure 10 Corporate Activities Council Groups and their Functions 11 Government Information (Public Access) Act 62 Overview of Council Services 12 2009 Public Interest Disclosure Act 1994 and 65 Regulation ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS Mayoral and Councillor Fees and Expenses 66 Measuring our progress against the 2017/18- 14 2020/21 Delivery Program Overseas Visits by Councillors and Council 66 Staff Construction Projects and Major Events 22 Achieved from the 2017-2018 Operational Council Committees 66 Plan Senior Staff Remuneration 67 THEMES Legal Proceedings 68 Theme One - Community Wellbeing 24 National Competition Policy 68 Theme Two - Places and Infrastructure 28 Declared Business Activities 68 Theme Three - Environmental Sustainability 30 Contracts Awarded over $150,000 in value 69 Theme Four - Local Economy and 32 2017-2018 Capital Works Projects and 73 Employment Programs Theme Five - Good Governance and 34 Major Capital Projects over 10 Million 73 Leadership Condition of Public Works 74 Work Carried Out on Private Land 76 STATUTORY INFORMATION Controlling Interests in Companies 76 Diversity and Multicultural Activities Rates and Charges Written Off 76 Diversity and Mullticultural Services 36 Productivity Improvement, Cost Containment 76 Access and Equity Services 38 and Revenue Opportunities Disability Inclusion Action Plan 40 Special Rate Variation 77 Compliance for Carers 44 Financial Assistance from Council 45 FINANCIAL SUMMARY External Bodies Exercising Council Functions 45 Financial Overview 78 Partnerships 45 Performance Ratios 80 Financial Sponsorships 46 Financial Statement and Audit 82 Environmental and Planning Activities Companion Animals Act and Regulation 48 Activities Swimming Pools Act and Regulation Activities 50 Bushfire Hazard Reduction Activities 50 Environmental Upgrade Agreements 50 Stormwater Levy 52 Planning Agreements 53 4 2017-2018 Annual Report Message from the Mayor and City Manager It is a pleasure to present Fairfield City Council’s Council also played an important role within the (Council) 2017-2018 Annual Report, detailing Western Sydney region. This year, Council signed Council’s key achievements during the past financial the Western Sydney City Deal (City Deal) and year. represented the community’s needs and interests to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for Fairfield Council continues to focus on delivering the City. As a result, key initiatives identified from the City community’s vision, priorities and goals as identified Deal included: in the 2016-2026 Fairfield City Plan, as well as its long term financial sustainability. We achieve this, • Western Parkland City Liveability Program – $15 while ensuring high quality services and projects are million to deliver projects to achieve improved Introduction delivered to meet the needs of our community. Council community facilities, urban amenity and enhance continues to be ‘Fit for the Future’ in meeting all of the liveability financial benchmarks set by the State Government. • Local Housing Strategies – $2.5 million to Council achieved its outcomes through: undertake the necessary planning studies to fast-track local housing strategies over the next Wellbeing Community • Maintaining a strong financial position two years to accelerate adoption of the reviewed Theme 1 • Providing affordable services for residents Local Environmental Plan • Developing innovative projects Council has been recognised and awarded for its achievements throughout the year, such as: • Delivering best possible value while keeping Places and • 2017 Finalist for the A R Bluett Memorial Award, Theme 2 rates low Infrastructure presented by Local Government NSW to the most All this means we can maintain everyday services such progressive council in the state as childcare, planning, environmental conservation, sportsfields, playgrounds, roads, footpaths and more, • Museums and Galleries NSW IMAGinE Award for as well as allowing us to deliver exciting new projects the exhibition A Home Away from Home, which to the community. explored Fairfield City’s Multicultural clubs Theme 3 Sustainability Environmental During the 2017-2018 Operational Plan, Council: • First place for the Landscape NSW & ACT (LNA) Master Landscapers Association Awards for the • Invested in local infrastructure ($58.7 million) design and practical use of urban space at the • Opened the Wave Rider at Aquatopia, Prairiewood Crescent Plaza, Fairfield ($1.5 million) • CivicRisk Award for Excellence for the Aquatopia Theme 4 risk assessment process, which demonstrated Employment • Installed an LED screen at Crescent Plaza in the Local Economy and Fairfield City Town Centre ($120,000) a strong commitment to due diligence, risk management and public safety • Provided free Wi-Fi access to the public in Canley Heights Town Centre ($50,000) • Excellence in Government Leadership award from Urban Design Institute of Australia for the • Commenced work at Fairfield Showground to development of Dutton Plaza in Cabramatta Theme 5 and Leadership transform it into a Regional Multicultural and Good Governance Sporting Centre of Excellence ($24 million) Council is proud of its many achievements and successes during the past financial year, which are We also showcased our major events throughout the all designed to meet the needs of our growing and year, including: diverse community. We invite you to read through this • Spectacular Lunar New Year in Cabramatta Annual Report and find out more about what we do to Statutory make Fairfield City a great place for families to live, Information • Cabramatta Moon Festival, the biggest celebration work and visit. of south-east Asian culture in Sydney, attracting 90,000 visitors to Cabramatta • Fairfield’s vibrant Culinary Carnivale Financial • Fairfield Live Art, Music and Eats (FLAME) Summary Festival • Bring it On! Festival for our youth – the largest youth event in NSW at the Fairfield Showground Frank Carbone Alan Young • Illuminate New Year’s Eve event at Calmsley Hill Mayor of Fairfield City City Manager City Farm 2017-2018 Annual Report 5 INTRODUCTION Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework The Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Framework is a legislative requirement for all NSW councils. Councils are required to develop a series of long, medium and short term plans to ensure councils are more community focused, responsive and sustainable in the long term. What are the plans in the framework? What reports are in the framework? Fairfield City Council’s IPR Framework is made up Council reports on these plans and the progress of a number of plans including: towards achieving the community’s vision, priorities and goals through the following reports: • Fairfield City Plan (10 years) Community Strategic Plan • End-of-Term Report - reports on the Fairfield City • Delivery Program (4 years) Plan • Operational Plan (1 year) • Annual Report - reports on the Operational Plan These plans are informed by a Resourcing Strategy • Quarterly Reports - reports on the Operational (10 years) that is made up of: Plan and Delivery Program • Long Term Financial Plan (money) • Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Plans (assets) • Workforce Management Plan (people) Fairfield City Plan Community Strategic Plan 10 years End Of Term Report Resourcing Strategy Community Long-Term Financial Plan Asset Management Strategy Engagement Workforce Management Plan Delivery Program 4 years Operational Plan 1 year Quarterly Report On-going monitoring and review Annual Report *The red box above identifies the document you