Agenda of Council Ordinary Meeting - Thursday, 24 August 2023

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 August

2023

Unconfirmed Minutes of Council Ordinary Meeting

27 July 2023

Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building

1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 1.33 pm

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT

Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson); Councillors Jacob Madsen, Sheila Ireland, Paul Tully, Marnie Doyle, Andrew Fechner, Kate Kunzelmann, Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan and Nicole Jonic (via audio-link)

Meeting Attendance via Audio-Link

Councillor Nicole Jonic requested attendance at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 July 2023 via audio-link.

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That in accordance with section 254K of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and 8.6.2 of Council’s Meeting Procedures Policy, Councillor Nicole Jonic be permitted to participate in the meeting via audio-link.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Councillor Nicole Jonic did not take part in the vote on this matter.

The motion was put and carried.

WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY	Mayor Teresa Harding
OPENING PRAYER	Pastor Peter Clarke – Beacon Community Baptist Church
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE	Nil

5. Condolences

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That Council convey condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich, to the family of the late Mr Stylianos (Stan) Karayanis who passed away on 2 July 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Attachments

1. Condolence Motion - Mr Stylianos (Stan) Karayanis

6. tRIBUTES

Nil

7. PresentATion OF Petitions

7.1

Petition - Setting up of an Islamic section in an Ipswich cemetery

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That the petition be received and referred to the appropriate Council Department for investigation and a report back to the relevant committee.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

8. PresentATions and Deputations

Nil

9. Public Participation

Nil

10. Matters of Public Interest

Nil

11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda

COUNCILLOR JACOB MADSEN

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 15.6 titled Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.

The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that Councillor Madsen is a member of the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee Executive which manages the Ipswich Trades Hall which is adjacent to the CBD redevelopment works that Council is undergoing.

Councillor Jacob Madsen came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.

COUNCILLOR ANDREW FECHNER

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Andrew Fechner informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 15.6 titled Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.

The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that Councillor Fechner stands to gain a benefit or suffer a loss due to his business interest in both A1A Events Pty Ltd and Bar Heisenberg Pty Ltd which is located in the top of town at 164 Brisbane Street, Ipswich.

Councillor Andrew Fechner came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.

12. Confirmation of Minutes

12.1

Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 22 June 2023 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

12.2

Confirmation of Minutes of Special Meeting

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 22 June 2023 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

13. mayoral Minute

Nil

14. Business Outstanding – including conduct matters and Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With

COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING OF 22 JUNE 2023

At the Council Ordinary Meeting of 22 June 2023 a Question on Notice was asked by Councillor Sheila Ireland as follows:

18. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Councillor Sheila Ireland requested an update on the figures for the CBD Redevelopment including the forecasted costs and what projects are yet to be included.

A response was provided by the Chief Executive Officer as follows:

In response I refer you to the linked public report to the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee on 13 July 2023 at pages 17 to 24.

https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/Open/2023/07/ICRC_20230713_AGN_3381_AT.PDF

15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports

15.1

Report of Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

That Council adopt the report of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(06) of
13 July 2023 with the exception of Item 5.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023, as listed below, with the exception of Item 5, as resolutions of Council:

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – ITEM 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(05) of 8 June 2023

That the Minutes of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee held on 8 June 2023 be confirmed.

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – ITEM 2

Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report May 2023

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department be received and the contents noted.

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – ITEM 3

Exercise Of Delegation Report

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period
18 May to 19 June 2023 be received and the contents noted.

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – ITEM 4

Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee – ITEM 5

Notice of Motion - Hotel and Accommodation Strategy

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That a Hotel and Short-term Accommodation (non-residential) Action Plan be prepared and presented to the Council by November 2023.

B. That the Action Plan focus on current and future demand for short term accommodation (non-residential), Ipswich’s current short term accommodation options, accommodation types and locations to best meet demand, and planning levers and incentives that can be used to drive construction of new short-term accommodation in Ipswich.

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to the motion:

That the word “including” be inserted prior to the words “(non-residential)” in both Recommendation A and B as follows: (including non-residential)

After discussion Councillor Paul Tully proposed a further variation to the motion as follows:

That all words within the bracket of the original motion and proposed variation be removed from both Recommendation A and B.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

A. That a Hotel and Short-term Accommodation Action Plan be prepared and presented to the Council by November 2023.

B. That the Action Plan focus on current and future demand for short term accommodation, Ipswich’s current short term accommodation options, accommodation types and locations to best meet demand, and planning levers and incentives that can be used to drive construction of new short-term accommodation in Ipswich.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

15.2

Report of Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That Council adopt the report of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(05) of 8 June 2023

That the Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on 8 June 2023 be confirmed.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 2

Flood Recovery Resilient Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy Back Proposed Property Acquisition

A. That Council resolve to purchase the properties listed in Confidential Attachment 1 for the purpose of the voluntary home buy-back program.

B. That Council resolve to authorise the Chief Executive Officer to take the necessary action in order to implement Council’s decision, including but not limited to making, amending and discharging the contractual arrangement/s.

C. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and the outcome of the purchases.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 3

Procurement: 20627 Electronic Security Services

A. That pursuant to Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council establish Preferred Supplier Arrangement 20627 for the provision of Electronic Security Services with Chubb Fire and Security Pty Ltd.

B. That pursuant to Section 233(8) of the Regulation, Council resolve that it is satisfied that a term of longer than two (2) years will result in better value for Council.

C. That under the Preferred Supplier Arrangement, Council’s approximate spend will be $8,000,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of two (2) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional three (3) X one (1) year terms.

D. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 4

Procurement: 20224 Sealed Roads and Open Drainage Reconstruction Project

A. That pursuant to Section 234 of the (Regulation), Council utilise LGA Arrangement BUS270 Road, Water, Sewerage & Civil Works by Local Buy Pty Ltd for the provision of Sealed Roads and Open Drainage Reconstruction Project (Council file reference 20224) with the following suppliers who are a party to the LGA Arrangement:

· Bellwether Contractors Pty Ltd

· Durack Civil Pty Ltd

· Naric Pty Ltd

B. That under the LGA Arrangement, Council enter into separate contractual arrangements with the above-mentioned suppliers for an approximate combined purchase price of $20,058,658.29 (excluding GST), separated as follows:

· Bellwether Contractors Pty Ltd $7,341,516.88

· Durack Civil Pty Ltd $5,343,733.21

· Naric Pty Ltd $7,373,408.21

C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 5

Procurement: ArcGIS Software Licencing, Maintenance and Online Credits (2023)

A. That pursuant to Section 235(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies as it is satisfied that there is only one supplier who is reasonably available for the provision of the ArcGIS licencing and maintenance of the software products and related ancillary items.

B. That the contractual arrangement 16591 with Esri Australia Pty Ltd for the provision of the licencing and maintenance of the ArcGIS software products and related ancillary items be continued for a further one (1) year at an approximate purchase price of $50,000.00 excluding GST.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 6

Procurement: Nearmap Subscription 2023

A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of aerial imagery, datasets, locational services and software.

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 21965) with Nearmap Australia Pty Ltd for the annual subscription to the Nearmap product suite as required for up five (5) years, at an approximate value of $522,000 (excluding GST) over the entire term if the subscriptions are continued for all five (5) years.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 7

Procurement: Cohga Weave Mapping 2023

A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised AND/OR confidential nature of the services that are sought and it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of the Weave Mapping Solution.

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number 21966) with Cohga Pty Ltd on a yearly or shorter basis as required for up to one (1) year at an approximate purchase price of $165,600.00 excluding GST over the one (1) year period.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 8

Procurement: Before You Dig Australia Subscription

A. That pursuant to Section 235(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolves that the exception applies as it is satisfied that there is only one (1) supplier who is reasonably available for the provision of the pre-excavation information services.

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 21708) with Before You Dig Australia for the annual subscription to the pre-excavation information services as required for up to five (5) years, at an approximate value of $90,000.00 (excluding GST) over the entire term if the subscriptions are continued for all five (5) years.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 9

Surrender and Acquisition of Drainage Easement at 22 Hume Drive Bundamba

A. That Council declare existing Easement CA and Easement CC on SP319612 in Lot 540 on RP335462, located at 22 Hume Drive, Bundamba, surplus to Council requirements and grant consent to the surrender of both easements.

B. That pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, Council as a Constructing Authority” proceed to acquire two (2) new easements for drainage purposes (Council File Reference 6023) being part of Lot 540 on SP335462 located at 22 Hume Drive, Bundamba (New Easements).

C. The method of acquiring the new easements will be by agreement with the affected landowner in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 10

iVolve Program Governance and Transparency Committee 13 July 2023

That the report titled iVolve Program Governance and Transparency Committee 13 July 2023 be received and the contents noted.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 11

IVolve Program - Strategic Advisor Report 13 July 2023

That the report titled iVolve Program – Strategic Advisor Report 13 July 2023 be received and the contents noted.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 12

QAO Management Letter and Draft Report to Parliament - Improving Asset Management in Local Government

That the QAO Management Letter and the draft report to Parliament on Improving asset management in local government, be received and the contents noted.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 13

Queensland Audit Office 2023 Interim Audit Report

That the Queensland Audit Office 2023 Interim Audit Report, as detailed in Attachment 1, be received and the contents noted.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 14

Membership of the Governance and Transparency Committee

That the membership of the Governance and Transparency Committee be updated to note the resignation of Councillor Nicole Jonic.

15.3

Report of Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council adopt the report of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(05) of 8 June 2023

That the Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 8 June 2023 be confirmed.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 2

2024 Ipswich Show Holiday

That Council accept the recommendation of the Ipswich Show Society and make an application to the Office of Industrial Relations for the Ipswich Show Public Holiday as follows:

Day and Night: Friday 17 May 2024

Name of Event: Ipswich Annual Show

Community Endorsement: Ipswich Show Society correspondence dated 19 June 2023

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 3

West Moreton Obesity Advisory Group White Paper

A. That the report titled West Moreton Obesity Advisory Group White Paper be received and the contents noted.

B. That Council consider the guidance provided by the West Moreton Obesity Advisory Group White Paper as it implements the Active Ipswich Strategy 2031.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 4

Membership of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee

That the membership of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee be updated to note the resignation of Councillor Nicole Jonic.

15.4

Report of Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council adopt the report of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Madsen

Ireland Tully (Abstain)

Doyle Jonic

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(05) of 8 June 2023

That the Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 8 June 2023 be confirmed.

Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 2

Local Business Update

That the report titled Local Business Update be received and the contents noted.

Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 3

2023 AFL National Inclusion Carnival

That Council support hosting the 2023 AFL National Inclusion Carnival in Ipswich from Sunday 8 – Friday
13 October to the value of $23,963.27 including:

1. A cash sponsorship of $9,000.

2. In-kind support to the value of $14,963.27 (this includes field preparation, marketing, provision of support infrastructure, function room hire).

Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 4

Notice of Motion - Virtual Heritage Trail

That the notice of motion be referred to the Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 27 July 2023.

Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 5

Notice of Motion - Amendment to the Ipswich City Council Standing Committees Terms of Reference

That Council seek to amend the Ipswich City Council Standing Committees Terms of Reference to move the responsibility for “City Events (City Events Plan and Event Attraction) and Marketing Services” and remove the wording “and events” from the list of responsibilities from the Economic and Industry Development Committee to the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee.

Economic and Industry Development Committee – item 6

Membership of the Economic and Industry Development Committee

That the membership of the Economic and Industry Development Committee be updated to note the resignation of Councillor Nicole Jonic.

15.5

Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That Council adopt the report of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2023(05) of 8 June 2023

That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 8 June 2023 be confirmed.

Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 2

Urban Heat Island Project

That the report on the Urban Heat Island Project including the three-year study completed in partnership by Ipswich City Council, Griffith University & University of Sunshine Coast be received and noted.

Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 3

Severe Weather February 2022 - Recovery Plan Report (January to March 2023)

That the report concerning the Severe Weather February 2022 Recovery Plan Report be received and the contents noted.

At 2.05 pm Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 15.6.

15.6

Report of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council adopt the report of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts all items of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2023(05) of 8 June 2023

That the Minutes of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee held on 8 June 2023 be confirmed.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2

Nicholas Street Precinct - June 2023 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report

That the June 2023 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3

Nicholas Street Precinct - Brand and Activation Manager Report - June 2023

That the Nicholas Street Precinct Communications, Engagement and Events Monthly Report be received and the contents noted.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 4

Notice of Motion - Ipswich City Council Locally Significant Project

That the revitalisation of Bell Street be named as an Ipswich City Council Locally Significant Project. This enables Council to actively advocate to the Queensland Government to expedite plans to address its assets including the Ipswich Transit Centre, Ipswich Health Plaza, Ipswich Train Station, awning over the pedestrian crossing and the Bell Street overhead walkway to enhance the amenity, improve walkability and support public and pedestrian safety.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 5

Membership of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee

That the membership of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee be updated to note the resignation of Councillor Nicole Jonic.

At 2.08 pm Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Fechner returned to the meeting room.

16. Officers’ Reports

16.1

CEO Organisational Performance Report for June 2023

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of June 2023 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

16.2

Monthly Financial Performance Report - June 2023

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 June 2023, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, be considered and noted by Council.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

consideration of supplementary items

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

That Council permit the consideration of two (2) supplementary reports – Items 16.3 and 16.4.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

16.3

Motions for 2023 Local Government Association of Queensland Conference

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

A. That Council approve revised Motion 1 as detailed in Attachment 1 of the report by the Manager Executive Services dated 25 July 2023 to be submitted to the 2023 LGAQ Conference.

REVISED MOTION

The LGAQ calls on the State government to commit to a regional health tour involving local governments and local health authorities to understand region specific concerns to improve community health outcomes.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

B. That Council approve Motion 2 as detailed in Attachment 2 of the report by the Manager Executive Services dated 25 July 2023 to be submitted to the 2023 LGAQ Conference.

MOTION

The LGAQ calls on the State government to work with local governments to integrate their existing eplanning tools with State Government review and approval of local planning instruments.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

C. That Council approve Motion 3 as detailed in Attachment 3 of the report by the Manager Executive Services dated 25 July 2023 to be submitted to the 2023 LGAQ Conference.

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to the motion:

That the word “generally” be added prior to the word “shifting” and the words “if appropriate” be added to the end of the motion.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

C. That Council approve revised Motion 3 as detailed in Attachment 3 of the report by the Manager Executive Services dated 25 July 2023 to be submitted to the 2023 LGAQ Conference.

REVISED MOTION

That the LGAQ works in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads to review the process for the development of business cases for major transport projects, generally shifting the cost of doing so from Local Government back to the State if appropriate.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Madsen (Abstain)

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

D. That Council approve Motion 4 as detailed in Attachment 4 of the report by the Manager Executive Services dated 25 July 2023 to be submitted to the 2023 LGAQ Conference.

MOTION

That the LGAQ calls on the Queensland Government to significantly increase funding to local community providers for outreach in response to the housing crisis, recognising that housing and homelessness is the responsibility of the State.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Madsen (Abstain)

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

E. That Council approve Motion 5 as detailed in Attachment 5 of the report by the Manager Executive Services dated 25 July 2023 to be submitted to the 2023 LGAQ Conference.

MOTION

That the LGAQ make urgent representations to the State Government to ensure that the planned amendments to the Local Government Act 2009 regarding the Office of the Independent Assessor are progressed through Parliament as a matter of priority.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

F. That Council approve Motion 6 as detailed in Attachment 6 of the report by the Manager Executive Services dated 25 July 2023 to be submitted to the 2023 LGAQ Conference.

MOTION

That the LGAQ make representations to the Commonwealth Government to require all mobile phone carriers to ensure that key mobile black-spots in urban and rural areas are properly addressed and resolved in a short timeframe required by the Commonwealth Government.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

16.4

Appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson for Standing Committees

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A. That Council appoint Councillor Kate Kunzelmann to be the Chairperson of the Economic and Industry Development Committee.

B. That Council appoint Councillor Kate Kunzelmann to be the Deputy Chairperson of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.

C. That the Ipswich City Council Standing Committees Terms of Reference be updated to reflect the membership changes.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Madsen (Abstain)

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

17. Notices of Motion

17.1

Notice of Motion - Virtual Heritage Trail

Recommendation

That Council work with community to showcase and share the strong heritage and beautiful architecture of Ipswich via placement of QR codes, as part of a Digital Trail. Collaborating existing resources, such as Picture Ipswich, stories of our history, and community input, these QR Codes on heritage buildings can be scanned by visitors as a way of sharing history, information on the history and stories of Ipswich.

Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed the following amendment to the motion:

That Council prepare and provide a report to the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee in November 2023 regarding the implementation of QR codes to complement Ipswich’s Heritage Trails published on council’s Picture Ipswich website. The report would include detail of the work that would need to be undertaken by council to implement the QR codes, including the appropriate placement of the QR codes on buildings, information poles or other council owned assets (also taking into consideration several buildings on the Heritage Trails are privately owned and council would need the consent of the respective owners), as well as the likely cost to council to implement QR codes across the various Heritage Trail locations in Ipswich.

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

PROPOSED NOTICE OF MOTION – COMMUNITY LAPPING EVENTS

Mayor Teresa Harding gave notice of her intention to move the following motion at the Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 24 August 2023:

That Council explore how it can support community lapping events in Ipswich Central in consultation with businesses, stakeholders and Queensland Police Service.

18. Questions on Notice

Nil

MEETING CLOSED

The meeting closed at 2.52 pm

“These minutes are subject to confirmation at the next scheduled Council Ordinary Meeting”

10 August 2023

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee NO. 2023(07)]

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee NO. 2023(07)

10 August 2023

Report

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Sheila Ireland, Marnie Doyle, Andrew Fechner, Kate Kunzelmann, Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan and Nicole Jonic (via audio-link)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Councillor Jacob Madsen

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Kaye Cavanagh), Manager, Capital Program Delivery (Graeme Martin), Chief Financial Officer (Jeff Keech), Chief of Staff - Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager Media Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Property Services Manager (Alicia Rieck), Senior Property Officer – Acquisitions and Disposals (Bianca Gaudry), Manager, Compliance (Alisha Connaughton), Manager, Procurement (Richard White), Manager, Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager (Mary Torres), Manager, Resource Recovery (David McAlister), Development Planning Manager (Anthony Bowles), Manager, Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles) and Theatre Technician (Trent Gray)

Meeting attendance via Audio-Link

Councillor Nicole Jonic requested attendance at the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023 via audio-link.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That in accordance with section 254K of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and 9.6.2 of Council’s Meetings Procedure Policy, Councillor Nicole Jonic be permitted to participate in the meeting via audio-link.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Councillor Nicole Jonic did not take part in vote on this matter.

The motion was put and carried.

Leave of Absence - Councillor Jacob Madsen

Councillor Jacob Madsen requested a leave of absence from the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That a leave of absence be granted for Councillor Jacob Madsen for the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(07) of 10 August 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

In accordance with section 150EM of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Nicole Jonic informed the meeting that she has a prescribed conflict of interest in Item 2 titled Development Application – 11235/2022/MAOC – Recommendation – Remondis Australia Pty Ltd change application for Compost Manufacturing enclosed at Swanbank.

The nature of the prescribed conflict of interest is that Councillor Jonic has two (2) brothers that work for the applicant.

Councillor Nicole Jonic advised that she will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the Minutes of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Matters to be resolved under delegation

(in accordance with section 257(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee has been delegated power to make decisions on behalf of Council for decisions made under the Planning Act 2016 and the

Economic Development Act 2012)

Officers’ Reports

Councillor Nicole Jonic left the meeting via audio-link at 9.04 am due to a previously declared interest in Item 2.

2. Development Application - 11235/2022/MAOC - Recommendation - Remondis Australia Pty Ltd Change Application for Compost Manufacturing Enclosed at Swanbank

This is a report concerning a change request to development application number CA/194/98, being over the current Remondis waste facility.

This application originally permitted the rezoning of land situated at Blackheath Road, Swanbank and described as Lots 101 and 102 on Registered Plan 839072 and Lot 3 on Registered Plan 214256 from Special Facilities (Future Waste Treatment and Disposal) Zone and the Special Uses Zone to the Special Facilities (Waste Processing, Treatment and Disposal) Zone. In addition to landfill, the original approval also permitted a Waste Processing, Treatment and Disposal facility over the site.

The application seeks to alter the existing approval on Lot 101 to remove the approved landfill operations on the part of the site and instead construct an enclosed compost manufacturing facility along with associated waste processing and treatment area in the southwest portion of the lot.

In order to achieve this, the change request seeks amendments to part of the approved development as it relates to a portion of the overall site (Lot 101 on RP839072). To facilitate this, a change to the approved plans for the development is proposed as well as and amendments to multiple conditions of approval.

Having been thoroughly considered, the ‘other’ change request is recommended to be approved.

DECISION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That Council resolve to approve development application no. 11235/2022/MAOC subject to conditions and attachments.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

All Councillors except Councillor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting via audio-link at 10.15 am.

MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL

3. Provisional Projects Approval

This is a report seeking Council consideration of, and capital funding for, the Provisional Projects listed in this report.

The projects have been suggested by the Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.

The projects noted in this report have been assessed by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department and are considered consistent with the policy and are tabled for consideration by Council to progress.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed in Table 1 below to design and construction in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.

Table 1 – Proposed Provisional Projects

Division	Project	Order of Cost
1	Installation of footpath along Cowie Street, Deebing Heights connecting the two school crossings	$35,000
1	Installation of smart lighting for various fields within the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, Redbank Plains	$25,000
1	Installation of park bench at Worley Park, Raceview and associated plaque to commemorate Trevor Grewar	$5,000
1	Installation of concrete pathway connecting the community centre with the BBQ area and picnic shelter within the Redbank Plains Community Centre, Redbank Plains	$27,000
4	Installation of concrete pathway to improve DDA access to the Rosewood Soldiers Memorial within Anzac Park, Rosewood	$38,000

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

4. Southern Recycling and Refuse Centre and Animal Management Facility Location

This report recommends that Council endorse the location at 831 Redbank Plains Rd, Redbank Plains as the preferred location for a new recycling and refuse centre and new animal management facility.

With these facilities having long life expectancies and are large investments for Council, utilising the most sensible, practical, and cost-effective location is by far the most advantageous outcome for the city and its residents.

There is budget allocation in the Long-term Financial Forecast to deliver the program of work.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That Council endorse the site at 831 Redbank Plains Rd, Redbank Plains as the preferred location for the new southern refuse and recycling and a new animal management facility.

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to the motion:

That the word ‘endorse’ be replaced with the word ‘approve’.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That Council approve the site at 831 Redbank Plains Rd, Redbank Plains as the preferred location for the new southern refuse and recycling and a new animal management facility.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

5. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report June 2023

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of June 2023.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

6. Exercise Of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 19 June 2023 to 26 July 2023.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 19 June 2023 to 26 July 2023, be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

7. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning applications.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.

The meeting closed at 10.38 am with the next meeting to commence at 11.10 am.

10 August 2023

Governance and Transparency Committee NO. 2023(07)]

Governance and Transparency Committee NO. 2023(07)

10 August 2023

Report

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan (Deputy Chairperson); Mayor Teresa Harding, Councillors Marnie Doyle, Kate Kunzelmann and Councillor Sheila Ireland (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Councillor Jacob Madsen (Chairperson)

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Matt Anderson), Chief Financial Officer (Jeff Keech), Manager Capital Program Delivery (Graeme Martin), Acting Manager Asset Services (Raees Rasool), Manager Procurement (Richard White), Resource Recovery Manager (David McAlister), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Property Services Manager (Alicia Reick), Senior Property Officer (Acquisitions and Disposals) (Bianca Gaudry), Program Coordinator (Flood Resilient Homes) (Melanie de Kleyn) and Theatre Technician (Trent Gray)

With the Chairperson, Councillor Jacob Madsen as an apology, Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan (Deputy Chairperson), chaired the meeting.

Leave of Absence - Councillor Jacob Madsen

Councillor Jacob Madsen requested a leave of absence from the Governance and Transparency Committee meeting of 10 August 2023.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That a leave of absence be granted to Councillor Jacob Madsen from the Governance and Transparency Committee meeting of 10 August 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan (Deputy Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

Nil

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That the Minutes of the Governance and Transparency Committee held on
13 July 2023 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

2. Flood Recovery Resilient Homes Fund - Voluntary Home Buy Back Proposed Property Acquisition

This is a report concerning the proposed acquisition of various residential properties by Ipswich City Council for the purposes of the voluntary home buy-back program.

This initiative gets its funding from the jointly funded Commonwealth and Queensland Governments Resilient Homes Fund under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

A. That Council resolve to purchase the properties listed in Confidential Attachment 1 for the purposes of the voluntary home buy-back program.

C. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and the outcome of the purchases.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

3. Acquisition of Part of Land at 59 Huxham Street, Raceview for INF03978 Deebing Creek Bikeway Stage 2

This is a report concerning the acquisition of Part of 59 Huxham Street, Raceview, described as Lot 11 on RP 175276, to facilitate the implementation of Stage 2 of the Deebing Creek Bikeway Corridor which forms part of the Department of Transport and Main Roads Principal Cycle Network Plan and Council’s iGO Active Transport Action Plan.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A. That pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, Council as “constructing authority” proceed to acquire land at 59 Huxham Street, Raceview, more particularly described as part of Lot 11 on RP175276 (Council file reference 5371), for Recreational Ground (bikeway) purpose.

B. That in the first instance, the method of acquiring the subject land will be by agreement with the affected person/s in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967; however, if agreement cannot be reached, or operational timeframes intervene, the method of acquiring the subject land will be in accordance with Division 2, Acquisition of Land Act 1967.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Sheila Ireland (Observer) left the meeting at 11.22 am.

4. Acquisition of Extinguished Drainage Easement over Lot 26 on RP893641 Located at 18 Rodney Street Silkstone

This is a report concerning the acquisition of an easement for drainage purpose described as ‘Easement A’ on RP85322 (the “Easement”) in Lot 26 on RP893641 and located at 18 Rodney Street, Silkstone. Ipswich City Council (Council) were previously granted an Easement over the land, however, the compulsory acquisition by the Queensland Government Department of Education (DoE) resulted in the Easement being extinguished from the land title.

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

A. That Council, having considered the details contained in this report, support the acquisition of an easement for drainage purpose, of the area of land described as Easement A on RP85322 in Lot 26 on RP893641 and located at 18 Rodney Street, Silkstone, by way of agreement with DoE.

B. That the method of acquiring the Easement will be by agreement with DoE pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974, and the Land Title Act 1994.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

5. Procurement: Everi Event Content Platform

This is a report seeking Council resolution under s235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, to allow a direct approach to Everi Pty Ltd (Everi) as a specialist provider for the supply to Council of a Software as a Service solution allowing Council to provide a single source repository for event content and booking services at an approximate total cost of $82,000 excluding GST over three (3) years.

Market analysis has led to this recommendation as there are no other consolidated event content and booking solutions being used by Australian Councils that compare to the Everi platform.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A. That pursuant to Section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception applies because of the specialised nature of the services that are sought, it would be impractical to invite quotes for the provision of a consolidated Software as a Service (SaaS) events management solution for use across Council managed by the Destination Development section.

B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 22254) with Everi Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $82,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of three (3) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) X one (1) year terms.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

6. Quarterly Report to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

This is a report concerning a request from the Director-General, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) for Council to provide a series of quarterly performance reports.

This report represents the April to June 2023 quarter and is reflective of the scope requested by the Director-General in June 2022.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That the Committee endorse the draft letter to the Director-General (DSDILGP) containing the quarterly update for April to June 2023 as set out in Attachment 1.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

7. Quarter 4 - Annual Plan 2022-2023 Quarterly Performance

This is a report concerning an assessment of Council’s progress towards implementation of the 2022-2023 Annual Plan with notable achievements that have occurred during quarter four (Q4 (April to June)).

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the Quarter 4 Annual Plan 2022-2023 Quarterly Performance report be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Milligan Nil

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

The motion was put and carried.

Attachments

1. Updated Q4 Annual Plan attachment

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 11.11 am.

The meeting closed at 11.37 am.

10 August 2023

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee NO. 2023(07)]

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee NO. 2023(07)

10 August 2023

Report

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Andrew Fechner (Chairperson); Councillors Kate Kunzelmann (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Sheila Ireland and Marnie Doyle

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Councillor Jacob Madsen

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Matt Anderson), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager Community and Cultural Services (Don Stewart), Chief Financial Officer (Jeff Keech), Community Services Manager (Melissa Dower), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Manager Marketing and Promotions (Carly Gregory), Manager Libraries and Customer Services (Samantha Chandler), Customer Experience Coordinator (Patrick Hyde), Customer Services Coordinator (Lauren Woodrow) and Theatre Technician (Trent Gray)

Leave of Absence - Councillor Jacob Madsen

Councillor Jacob Madsen requested a leave of absence from the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee meeting of 10 August 2023.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That a leave of absence be granted to Councillor Jacob Madsen from the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee meeting of 10 August 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Ireland

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Councillor Andrew Fechner (Chairperson) invited Councillor Kate Kunzelmann to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

Nil

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2023(06) of 13 July 2023

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That the Minutes of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee held on 13 July 2023 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Ireland

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

2. Biannual Customer Services Report Card January 2023 - June 2023

This is a report concerning the Biannual Customer Services Report Card January 2023 – June 2023.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the Biannual Customer Services Report Card be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Ireland

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

2.1. Matter on Notice - After Hours Calls

Councillor Sheila Ireland queried the categorisation of requests received after hours particularly on a weekend, in relation to concerns about noise, vibration, dust and water trucks.

That the Chief Executive Officer provide a response back to the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee on the process for categorisation of after-hours calls including how the requests are prioritised.

3. Customer Experience Quarterly Report - June 2023

This is a quarterly report concerning Customer Experience (CX) Program of Work providing an update on the Immediate Action Plan (IAP) and CX Priorities (CXPs), as part of the CX Strategy Implementation Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the June 2023 quarterly report concerning Council’s Customer Experience program of work be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Ireland

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

4. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report

This is a report concerning event sponsorship approved in the period of 1 April 2023 to 30 June 2023 as required under the Event Sponsorship Policy.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 April to 30 June 2023 period:

• Willowbank Raceway Incorporated $35,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2023 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.

Event sponsorship under $15,000 (excl. GST) approved by the General Manager, Community, Cultural and Economic Development:

• Hockey Queensland receive $8,000 (ex GST) in cash support for the 2024 Hockey Queensland Under 13 Girls State Championships.

B. That Council receive and note the following event impact study support confirmed during the 1 April to 30 June 2023 period:

• Eastern Rumble, Saturday, 29 July – Sunday 30 July 2023, Redbank Plains Skatepark.

• Fox Superflow, Saturday 12 August – Sunday 13 August 2023, Castle Hill MTB Tracks.

C. That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 April to 30 June 2023 period.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Ireland

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

5. Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report - 1 April to 30 June 2023

This is a report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 April to 30 June 2023.

In the three months from 1 April to 30 June 2023, Council approved 74 applications across 67 unique applicants, allocating a total of $183,926.88 to a variety of community events and projects.

All successful applicants and projects are detailed in Attachment 1 and reported online on both the Transparency and Integrity Hub and on the Community Funding and Support webpage in accordance with Council’s principles of transparency and the Community Funding and Support Policy.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 April to 30 June 2023 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Ireland

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 11.51 am.

The meeting closed at 12.13 pm with the next committee commencing at 1.00 pm.

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 August

2023

Doc ID No: A9261581

ITEM: 16.1

SUBJECT: CEO Organisational Performance Report for July 2023

AUTHOR: Chief Executive Officer

DATE: 8 August 2023

Executive Summary

This report is for the month of July and summarises organisational performance in the areas of workplace health and safety, progress in the delivery of Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans, our people and culture, financial management, capital program delivery, flood recovery, external funding, significant risks and legal matters. The organisation is now well into a new financial year, with a new Annual Plan and Budget. The Council team continues to remain focused on our ongoing service delivery while ensuring the recovery and rehabilitation of Council’s assets within the city that were significantly impacted by the February and May 2022 weather events. Recovery and rehabilitation works will continue throughout the remainder of 2023 and during 2024.

The report for this period highlights current significant matters and progress on key performance indicators.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of July 2023 be received and the contents noted.

BACKGROUND

1. Current Significant Matters

Ipswich City Council – Independent Financial Audit by QAO

Council recorded its strongest result in almost a decade following an independent assessment by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) as part of its Local Government 2022 report tabled in Parliament. Assessments are made by the QAO on financial governance and internal controls as effective, partially effective or ineffective. The previous audit in 2019 only found one control as effective. In the 2022 report, Council’s five controls for financial governance and internal controls (finance, payroll, procurement, asset data and information systems) were all measured as effective. In line with Council’s Corporate Plan, iFuture, Council is focused on becoming a trusted and leading organisation. This outcome is an important foundation for Council’s effective financial governance.

SPARK Ipswich

Now in its third year, the city’s Arts and Culture festival, SPARK Ipswich delivered a program of over 36 events, workshops, installations, and performance across the city of Ipswich.

Unmissable multistorey light-based art installations, a contemporary kids music festival, an all-ages music festival, family friendly arts workshops and so much more ignited the city as SPARK Ipswich returned for eleven days of arts, music, and culture from 6 to 16 July 2023. This year’s bigger festival program welcomed several new additions including BRIGHTDAZE, an all-ages music festival in Springfield Central, and Immerse, free family friendly workshops and performances in Tulmur Place. This year also saw returning favourite, deLight, reimagine the facades of 143 Brisbane Street and St Paul’s Church to become new canvases for the striking large-scale projections, profiling unique works by eleven local and Indigenous artists as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations. With fresh events, activations and performances reflecting the city, its people and places, SPARK Ipswich 2023 once again showcased and supported the city’s creative flair.

Ipswich Plan

Ipswich City Council received more than 500 submissions on the draft Ipswich Plan 2024 via our Shape Your Ipswich website, email and post. The draft Ipswich Plan 2024 will help the city plan for the rapid population growth over the next 20 years. It was encouraging to see the community so engaged during the May to July 2023 public consultation period. Council officers spoke to dozens of residents directly at pop-up sessions across the city about how the planning scheme might impact how they use their property or experience their suburb. Council will now consider all submissions and review the proposed planning scheme, before sending it to the State Government for review, approval and adoption.

Waste Truck Wraps

Approximately 12 months ago, Ipswich City Council established an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employee Working Group (ATSIEWG) as an outcome of its Indigenous Accord 2020-2025, to progress action towards reconciliation and inclusion. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employee Working Group identified an opportunity to promote and celebrate cultural diversity and reconciliation with a new and exciting initiative that included the Indigenous Accord artwork on council waste truck wraps. The artwork represents both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people coming together, living, and working towards a brighter future for the City of Ipswich. The first of these was officially launched on Wednesday 12 July.

2. Workplace Health and Safety

The LTIFR rate equates to lost time injuries every six months. The State Average is the average of LTIFR across the 62 local councils within the Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) scheme. The ICC rate is significantly less than the State average.

The physical and psycho-social safety and wellbeing of the workforce continues to be the CEO and the organisation’s first and foremost priority.

The LTSR rate equates to the number of days lost for each LTI. The State Average is the average of LTSR across the 62 local councils within the Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) scheme.

One worker remains off work totally for a significant time, other LTI workers returned to work in early/late June.

The Injury Incident Rate (IIR) is a new reporting indicator for Council as of June 2023. The IIR rate is the number of injury incidents per 100 workers. The State Average is the average of IIR across the 62 local councils within the Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) scheme.

3. Update on Corporate/Operational Plans

The Quarterly Performance Report for April – June 2023 (Quarter 4 period) on the 2022-2023 Operational Plan was presented to the August 2023 Governance and Transparency Committee.

Plans and the last quarterly report are available for public viewing on council’s website:

https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/corporate_publications/annual-plan

4. Major Key Performance Indicators

People and Culture

Finance

The full financial performance report for July 2023 is a separate report on the Council agenda.

Council’s overall net result (including capital revenues) is greater than budget with a net surplus of $11.9 million compared to the budget of $11.1 million. The operating surplus is $0.2 million behind budget, which is primarily being driven by increased depreciation from asset capitalisation and asset revaluations and is offset by lower spending in materials and services. The variance in materials and services is expected to reduce as the budget phasing is adjusted in the coming months.

Capital expenditure (excluding the Resilient Homes Fund Voluntary Home Buy Back Scheme) for the month was $5.0 million over budget due to projects carried over from 2022-2023 financial year.

Capital Delivery Program 2023-2024

Project delivery for the month of July progressed as planned. Capital Delivery in the order of $94 million (including fleet purchases) remains an achievable target for the 2023-2024 financial year. More detailed Capital Delivery reporting is presented to the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee and in 2023-2024 will include progress updates on the Council Flood Recovery Coordination Program’s works for Council assets.

5. Risk and Compliance Update

Corporate Risk Register

Council’s corporate risk register is reported through Council’s Audit and Risk Management Committee which is held every quarter. Council’s corporate risk register was reviewed at the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Risk Committee Meeting held on 8 August 2023, with amendments agreed to areas of responsibility, key mitigations, action plans and milestone progress.

Council’s iVolve Project corporate risk is continuing to be closely monitored through regular reports to the Executive Leadership Team, Audit and Risk Management Committee and Governance and Transparency Committee through to the Council.

The recommended strategic priorities for Council are considered against the corporate risks in the planning and delivery phases. Corporate risks and the trends in these risks are being shared with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors on a quarterly basis.

Legal Matters

An overview of all current active court proceedings and all significant legal matters that are not the subject of court proceedings is provided in a Confidential Attachment to this report.

Matters that are not the subject of court proceedings will be considered significant where:

• they concern subject matter of significant public interest/concern; and/or

• where their outcome may present significant financial value/impact for Council; and/or

• where their outcome may set an important precedent for Council.

Generally significant non-court matters will only be reported where they are the subject of dispute and management of that dispute is being administered by Legal Services (as opposed to where Legal Services’ involvement is ad-hoc or limited to the provision of internal advice), or where they concern a significant project for Council. The detail reported in respect of each matter listed has been provided with privacy, confidentiality, and legal professional privilege (and the requirement to maintain same) in mind.

6. Current Consultation Matters

The following community engagement projects are included on Shape your Ipswich, the digital engagement platform that uses a range of digital techniques to connect with the community and promote consultation events. https://shapeyouripswich.com.au/

Engagement projects currently open on Shape Your Ipswich (July 2023):

Project Name	Project Lead (Council Department)	Purpose of engagement
Resource Recovery Strategy	Environment and Sustainability Department	Create awareness of what has been achieved so far under the Resource Recovery Strategy and establishing a centralised ‘hub’ for future Resource Recovery engagements activities
Western Resource Recovery Centre	Environment and Sustainability Department	Consultation on the location and site selection criteria for the centre in connection with the Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan.
Character Place Nomination	Planning and Regulatory Services Department	To seek nominations from the community on historical character places as part of the Planning Scheme.
Creative Industries	Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department	Engagement on creative industries programs under the Arts and Cultural Strategy.
Ipswich Central	Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department	Ipswich Central Revitalisation projects, communications, information sharing and public events.
Community Panel	Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department	Council’s community engagement program for future-focussed policy, strategy, projects and plans.
Community Panel – closed member page	Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department	The communications and engagement ‘hub’ for the community panel. This page is continually updated with updates on projects the Panel has been involved in.
The Ipswich Heritage Network Group – closed member page	Planning and Regulatory Services Department	Closed page for information sharing and discussion on our city’s heritage, history and conservation.
Habitat Gardens Partnership – closed member page	Environment and Sustainability Department	Platform for urban property owners to share their thoughts, ideas, successes, learnings and conservation aspirations.

Engagement projects (new) that may open in the month of August:

Project Name	Project Lead (Council Department)	Purpose of engagement
Nature-based Solutions for Flood Resilience (collaboration with Australian National University research project)	Environment and Sustainability Department	Council working in partnership with Australian National University to engage with community on nature-based solutions for flood resilience. Supports Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan actions to progress design of nature-based solutions.
Limestone Park Upgrades	Asset and Infrastructure Services Department	Sharing upcoming improvements to Limestone Park and seeking feedback on improvement projects.
Southern Resource Recovery Centre and Animal Management Facility	Environment and Sustainability Department and Planning and Regulatory Services Department	Gathering feedback on what’s important to the community about the design and user experience.

Engagement project updates July 2023 – closing the loop:

Project Name	Project Lead (Council Department)	Purpose of engagement
Indigenous Soldiers Remembrance and Healing Project	Asset and Infrastructure Services Department	Closed the community survey and reviewing feedback.
iGO Transport Strategy Review – Community Engagement Phase 2	Asset and Infrastructure Services Department	Closed the community survey and reviewing feedback.
New Ipswich Planning Scheme	Planning and Regulatory Services Department	Closed the community submission portal and reviewing submissions.
Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)	Planning and Regulatory Services Department	Closed the community submission portal and reviewing submissions.
Registrations of Interest for Community Use of Land in Springfield	Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department	Closed registrations of interests from the community and reviewing them.
Motoland	Planning and Regulatory Services Department	Update on current operations of the site and Motoland ceased operations on site.

7. External Funding

Council utilises grant funding from various external sources, primarily Federal and State Government, to assist with the delivery of many projects and services across the organisation. These include operational programs from community development, libraries and sports, through to capital funding to assist with infrastructure projects delivery.

Council can also utilise grant funding to partner with external organisations, building partnerships, where the project outcomes align with Council's strategic goals. The below information summarises information related to: external funding revenue we have received; any funding decisions we received during the month; applications we have submitted and are waiting to see if Council is successful; applications we are currently getting ready to submit a funding body; and the grant opportunities we are aware of (suitable for local governments to apply). Council’s External Funding Team works closely with our Capital Program Delivery Branch and other key stakeholders within Council to identify opportunities and the management of successful applications between Council and the funding body.

A Summary of grant revenue as at the end of the month:

Funding Type	Total number of Grant projects	Total External Funding Received	Total Cost of Grant funded project/s (inc. Council & other Contributions)
State Government	40	$20,691,688	$38,506,333
Federal Government	15	$17,367,742	$28,996,567
Other	4	$571,924	$1,553,349
Total	59	$38,631,354	$69,056,249

Grant Decisions received during this month:

These are any decisions Council has received from the relevant funding body on outcome of a current application during the month.

Grant Program	Successful/Unsuccessful	Total Grant Funding	Total Project
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Grant Applications submitted and awaiting outcome as at the end of this month:

List of grant applications that have been submitted to a funding body and Council is currently awaiting outcome.

Grant Program / Funding Body	Requested Grant Amount	Total Est. Project Cost	Project Submitted in Application
Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program (CNLGGP) – Department of Transport and Main Roads	$2,200,000	$4,400.000	Deebing Creek Stage 2 Construction
School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) - Department of Transport and Main Roads	$59,500	$119,000	Amberley District State School – Deebing Creek Footpath
School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) - Department of Transport and Main Roads	$66,000	$132,000	Haigslea State School – Thagoona Haigslea Rd Footpath
School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) - Department of Transport and Main Roads	$94,000	$188,000	Ipswich North State School – Lawrence St Footpath
School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) - Department of Transport and Main Roads	$59,400	$119,000	Redbank Plains State School – Wandera Ct Footpath
School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP)- Department of Transport and Main Roads	$86,000	$172,000	Riverview State School – Bannerman Road Footpath
School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP)- Department of Transport and Main Roads	$70,500	$141,000	Walloon State School – Haigslea Amberley Rd Footpath
School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP)- Department of Transport and Main Roads	$189,000	$378,000	Westside Christian College – Bellevue Rd Footpath
Investing in Our Communities Program - Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	$1,000,000	$1,933,000	Ironbark Park Clubhouse, Ripley
Flexible Funding Grants – Queensland Reconstruction Authority	$50,000	$55,000	Karalee Alternate Access Track
Flexible Funding Grants – Queensland Reconstruction Authority	$48,000	$48,000	Activation of Goodna Gym
QLD Destination Event Program Round 25 – Tourism and Events QLD	$25,000	$133,700	Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Priority Community Infrastructure Grants - Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts	$500,0000	$500,000 (stage 1), $20,000,000 (Overall)	North Ipswich Stadium Stage 1 – Detailed Design
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 4 – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts	$1,977,860	$2,500,000	Silver Jubilee Clubhouse, Spring Mountain
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 4 – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts	$280,000	$280,000	Nicholas Street Library Solar System
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 4 – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts	$70,000	$70,000	Urban Greening Street Tree Planting Project
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 4 – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts	$671,381	$950,000	Adelong Avenue, Thagoona Culvert Rehabilitation Works
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 4 – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts	$671,381	$935,000	Culvert Rehabilitation on Tallegalla Road
Celebrating Multicultural QLD Program -	$10,000	$81,500	World of Music – Ipswich One Day Music Festival

Grant Opportunities Communicated to the Organisation during this month:

The below outlines Grant Programs which are currently open for applications. The programs are communicated to Council by the funding body or identified by Council’s External Funding team. This information is shared across stakeholders in Council to determine potential opportunities/applications.

Grant Program	Funding Entity (Fed/State/Other)	Total grant pool*	Closing Date
Community and Education Awareness – National Road Safety Action Grants	Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, and the Arts	$37.6 Million over four years	25 August 2023
Vulnerable Road Users - National Road Safety Action Grants	Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, and the Arts	$37.6 Million over four years	25 August 2023
NAB Foundation Community Grants	National Australia Bank	$1 Million Annually	31 August 2023

NOTE: Due to the end of the financial year July is generally a quiet month with new programs typically being released in the first quarter of a new financial year.

*The total Grant Pool is subject to the program guidelines, and council may only be eligible for some rounds or certain smaller pools of funding.

8. Council Flood Recovery Coordination

Council is currently working with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) and other Departments regarding the costs associated with the February and May 2022 flooding and significant rain events.

The following table provides details on the current financial position of the recovery works:

9. Council Resolutions

Number of resolutions finalised since last report (July 2023): 34

Number of resolutions in progress as of 16 August 2023: 52

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS

RECEIVE AND NOTE REPORT

The recommendation states that the report be received and the contents noted. The decision to receive and note the report does not limit human rights. Therefore, the decision is compatible with human rights.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Actions report for August 2023 ⇩

	CONFIDENTIAL
2.	Legal Services Confidential Attachment for July 2023