IPSWICH
CITY
COUNCIL
AGENDA
of the
Communities Committee
Held in the Council Chambers
2nd floor – Council Administration Building
45 Roderick Street
IPSWICH QLD 4305
On Tuesday, 17 March 2020
At 10.30 am or within any period of time up to a maximum of 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee
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MEMBERS OF THE Communities Committee |
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Interim Administrator Steve Greenwood (Chairperson) |
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Communities Committee Meeting Agenda |
17 March 2020 |
Communities Committee AGENDA
10.30 am or within any period of time up to a maximum of 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Growth and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Council Chambers
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Community Donations Report |
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** Item includes confidential papers
Communities Committee NO. 2
17 March 2020
AGENDA
1. Community Donations Report
This is a report providing detail about the year to date allocation of community donations as at 29 February 2020 (Attachment 1) and providing a summary of these community donations by recipient type (Attachment 2).
Recommendation
That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
** Item includes confidential papers
and any other items as considered necessary.
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Communities Committee Meeting Agenda |
17 March 2020 |
ITEM: 1
SUBJECT: Community Donations Report
AUTHOR: Community Grants Coordinator
DATE: 4 March 2020
This is a report providing detail about the year to date allocation of community donations as at 29 February 2020 (Attachment 1) and providing a summary of these community donations by recipient type (Attachment 2).
That the Interim Administrator of Ipswich City Council resolve:
That the report be received and the contents noted.
There are no known related party matters associated with this report.
Caring for the Community, and Listening, Leading and Financial Management.
Through the provision of community donations, Ipswich City Council seeks to support the role of community organisations and recognise the significant role they play in developing and delivering initiatives that encourage participation in community life, foster social cohesion, celebrate diversity, and contribute to a vibrant, healthy and sustainable city.
The Community Donations Program allows for funds to be allocated to not-for-profit community organisations for community purposes and supports community organisations to deliver initiatives that address identified local community needs.
Management and Coordination of the Community Donations Program
The Community Development and Engagement Section manages the receipt, assessment and allocation of funding applications received through the Community Donations Program in accordance with the Community Funding and Support Policy and associated Administrative Guidelines.
This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:
Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulations 2012.
Specifically, section 109 of the Local Government Act 2009 provides local governments with the ability to utilise discretionary funds in accordance with the requirements prescribed under the Local Government Regulation 2012.
Section 202 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 prescribes a number of requirements for –
a) a local government for making discretionary funds available; and
b) a councillor for using discretionary funds.
There are no risk management implications associated with this report.
Within the Community Engagement and Development Section, the Community Grants Team is responsible for the management and coordination of Council’s Community Donations Program and Community Grants and In-Kind Assistance Program. The Community Grants Team is a team of two (2) full-time staff.
Funding for the provision of community donations is contained within the Community Engagement and Development Section 2019-2020 financial year budget.
There are no additional resourcing or budget implications associated with this report.
The contents of this report did not require any community consultation.
Applications for funding through the Community Donations Program are assessed in accordance with the eligibility criteria and assessment process outlined in the Community Funding and Support Policy and associated Administrative Guidelines.
This report provides detail about the allocation of community donations for the 2019-2020 financial year up to 29 February 2020 (Attachment 1), and provides a summary of these community donations by recipient type (Attachment 2).
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2019-2020 Community Donations Report - 1 July 2019 to 29
February 2020 ⇩ |
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2019-2020 Community Donations Recipient Type - 1 July 2019
to 29 February 2020 ⇩ |
Josie Berry
Community Grants Coordinator
I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.
Abbey Richards
Community Engagement and Development Manager
I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.
Ben Pole
General Manager - Community, Cultural and Economic Development
“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”
