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AGENDA

 

COUNCIL MEETING

 

 

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

at 10.00 am

 

Council Chambers, Level 8

1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

 

 

 

SONIA COOPER

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 


Council

Meeting Agenda

28 January

2025

 

BUSINESS

1.           OPENING OF MEETING:

2.           WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY:

3.           OPENING PRAYER:

                  Pastor Billy Diehm – Raceview Congregational Church

4.           APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

5.           CONDOLENCES:

              Condolence Motion – Councillor Paul Tully: Former Ipswich Alderman Norman Kruger

6.           TRIBUTES:

7.           PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS:

8.           PRESENTATIONS AND DEPUTATIONS:

              Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce – Certificate of Appreciation

9.           PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

10.         MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:

11.         DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA:

12.         CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:

12.1.    Ipswich City Council - Minutes of Meeting of 12 December 2024....................................................................................... 5

Minutes Attachment 1 - Condolence Motion - Olive Pugh - Condolence Motion - Olive Pugh......................................... 50

Minutes Attachment 2 - Public Participation - Mr Ken Salter - Public Participation form -background information............ 53

Minutes Attachment 3 - Public Participation - Mr Ken Salter - Public Participation - Further background information requested............................................................................. 55

Minutes Attachment 4 - 2024 Year in Review - 2024 Year in Review.................................................................................. 56

Minutes Attachment 5 - Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission and proposed Nerima City visit - Local Government Act Commentary on Acting Mayor............................................................................................. 62

13.         MAYORAL MINUTE:

14.         BUSINESS OUTSTANDING – INCLUDING CONDUCT MATTERS AND MATTERS LYING ON THE TABLE TO BE DEALT WITH:

15.         RECEPTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS:

16.         OFFICERS' REPORTS:

16.1     CEO Organisational Performance Report for December 2024............................................................................................. 65

16.2     Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2024 and December 2024............................................................. 97

16.3     Procurement - Recollect Picture Library Subscription....... 117

16.4     Proposed Acquisition of Land for INF04659 Fischer Road Upgrade............................................................................. 121

16.5     3088/2024/PDAEIO  Provisional Offset – Providence, Ripley Valley - External Water Main Works................................. 127

16.6     Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - 2023-2024  Annual Program Report................................................................................ 135

17.         NOTICES OF MOTION:

17.1     Notice of Motion - Proposed Amendments to the Media and Corporate Communications Policy.................................... 141

18.         QUESTIONS ON NOTICE:

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Council

Meeting Agenda

28 January

2025

 

Unconfirmed Minutes of Council Ordinary Meeting

12 December 2024

Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building

1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 9.01 am

 

1.      Attendance At Commencement

Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson); Councillors Jacob Madsen, Pye Augustine, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Paul Tully, Marnie Doyle, Andrew Antoniolli, David Martin and Jim Madden

 

2.      Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Mayor Teresa Harding delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

 

3.      Opening Prayer

Reverend Stuart Atkinson – Central Church

 

4.      Apologies and Leave of Absence

Nil

5.      Condolences

 

Condolence Motion –

Olive Pugh

Recommendation 

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That Council convey condolences on behalf of the citizens of the City of Ipswich to the family of the late Olive Pugh who passed away on 24 November 2024.

 

Attachments

1.    Condolence Motion - Olive Pugh   

 

6.      tRIBUTES

Nil

 

7.      PresentATion OF Petitions

Nil

 

8.      PresentATions and Deputations

Nil

9.      Public Participation

 

Public Participation –

Mr Ken Salter

 

Use of Sporting Facilities in Ipswich

 

As Mr Salter’s timeframe under the public participation policy of 2 minutes was reached, Mr Salter requested another
2 minutes to finalise his address.

 

It was moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli and seconded by Councillor Jim Madden that Mr Salter be granted another
2 minutes in which to finalise his address.

 

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Resolution  C2024/10/391

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

           That the public participation matter in relation to investigating a possible social and economic impact study on Booval Swifts and Rugby League Redbank Plains Football Club, be received and referred to the relevant committee for consideration and a referral back to council.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Attachments

1.    Public Participation form -background information 

2.    Public Participation - Further background information requested   

 

10.    Matters of Public Interest

 

10. MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST –

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

2024 Year in Review – Mayor Teresa Harding

 

Attachments

1.    2024 Year in Review   

 

11.    Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda

 

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Mayor Teresa Harding informed the meeting that she has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 16.2 titled Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission and Proposed Nerima City Visit.

 

The nature of the interest is that the report involves a proposal for Mayor Harding to participate in an overseas delegation.

 

Mayor Harding proposed that she participates in the discussion but not vote on the matter.

 

Mayor Teresa Harding invited the other councillors to determine her participation in the matter.

 

It was moved by Councillor Paul Tully and seconded by Councillor David Martin that Mayor Teresa Harding may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Madsen                                     

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

Mayor Teresa Harding did not take part in the vote on this matter.

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Mayor Teresa Harding may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.

 

12.    Confirmation of Minutes

 

12.1

Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting

Resolution  C2024/10/392

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 November 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

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

Nil

 


 

15.    Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports

 

15.1

Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/393

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 1

Response to Petition -  Residential Unit Developments along W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich

Resolution  C2024/10/394(IPAAC)

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

A.           That the report be received and the contents noted.

B.           That a written response be provided to the lead petitioner, encouraging them to make properly made submissions during the public notification period. 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 2

Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/395

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3

City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)

Resolution  C2024/10/396(IPAAC)

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

A.           That Council adopt the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP) in Attachment 1.

B.           That the LHAP actions be progressed and reported annually to Council and the state government.

C.           That the LHAP actions be further developed and refined to continue to address the housing challenges in the Ipswich LGA.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4

Exercise of Delegation Report

Resolution  C2024/10/397(IPAAC)

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 26 September 2024 to 29 October 2024 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5

Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

Resolution  C2024/10/398(IPAAC)

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

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

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6

Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report October 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/399(IPAAC)

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of October 2024 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

15.2

Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 subject to in Item 4 titled Concession for General Rates – Multiple Properties, the inclusion of the following amendments:

·    That the following wording for the recommendation appear prior to Table 1:

That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties listed in Table 1, be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate from 10 June 2024, being the date of application.

·    That the suburb name of Wulkurake be amended to Wulkuraka.

 

 

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a further amendment to Item 4 as follows:

That the properties of 13 and 17 Aspinall Street be amended by the organisation to reflect the correct suburb name.

The seconder of the original motion agreed to the further amendment.

 

Resolution  C2024/10/400

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 subject to in Item 4 titled Concession for General Rates – Multiple Properties, the inclusion of the following amendments:

·    That the following wording for the recommendation appear prior to Table 1:

That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties listed in Table 1, be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate from 10 June 2024, being the date of application.

·    That the suburb name of Wulkurake be amended to Wulkuraka.

·    That the properties of 13 and 17 Aspinall Street be amended by the organisation to reflect the correct suburb name.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/401

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2

Information Governance Policy

Resolution  C2024/10/402(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the policy titled ‘Information Governance Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 1 be adopted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3

Repeal of Reward for Information Offered by Council Policy

Resolution  C2024/10/403(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That this matter be deferred until the first quarter of 2025.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4

Concession for General Rates - Multiple properties

Resolution  C2024/10/404(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

***This item amended as outlined in 15.2***

Table 1

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5

Procurement - 5343 Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade - Earthworks, Drainage, RE & Sleeper Walls

Resolution  C2024/10/405(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.           That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5343 Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade - Earthworks, Drainage, RE & Sleeper Walls.

B.           That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in confidential Attachment 1 for the lump sum amount of four million and thirty-nine thousand seven hundred and forty-nine dollars and two cents ($4,039,749.02) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1.

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.

D.           That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

As per Recommendation D of Item 5 the supplier is BMD Constructions Pty Ltd (ACN 010 126 100 / ABN 59 010 126 100).

 

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6

Procurement - 5344 Trunk Watermain Relocation Works

Resolution  C2024/10/406(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.           That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5344 Trunk Watermain Relocation Works.

B.           That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in confidential Attachment 1 for the lump sum amount of four million one hundred and eighty-three thousand five hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty-eight cents ($4,183,587.58) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1.

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.

D.           That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 


As per Recommendation D of Item 6 the supplier is BMD Constructions Pty Ltd (ACN 010 126 100 / ABN 59 010 126 100).

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7

Procurement - Artifax Subscription

Resolution  C2024/10/407(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

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 Artifax Event Management Software.

B.           That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 240910-000166) with Get Smart Consultancy Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $60,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of one (1) year, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional one (1) X one (1) year terms.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8

Procurement - Payment Fraud Prevention

Resolution  C2024/10/408(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

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 and it would be impractical and disadvantageous to invite quotes for the provision of Payment Fraud Prevention solution.

B.            That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference number  241101-000335) with Eftsure Pty Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $125,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of three (3) years, with no options for extension.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9

5356 Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade - Design & Construct

Resolution  C2024/10/409(FAGCC)

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.           That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 5356 Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade – Design & Construct.

B.           That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in confidential Attachment 1 for the amount of seventy-seven million four hundred and forty-three thousand six hundred and ninety-one dollars ($77,443,691.00) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1.

C.           That pursuant to the terms of Tender No. 5356 Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade – Design & Construct, Council will reimburse the unsuccessful tenderer in the Stage 2 tender an amount not exceeding the cap provided upon receipt of an itemised cost list.

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.

E.           That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 


As per Recommendation E of Item 9 the supplier is Bielby Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 052 188 600 / ABN 36 052 188 600).

 

15.3

Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/410

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Community and Sport Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/411

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 2

Ipswich City Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Guide Endorsement

Resolution  C2024/10/412(CASCC)

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council endorse the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Guide.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 3

Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/413(CASCC)

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Community and Sport Committee – Item 4

Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/414(CASCC)

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee
No. 2024(01) of 21 November 2024
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

15.4

Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024.

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following amendment to Item 3 – Sustainability Policy Review

 

That the following sentence be added to the end of Part 1 of the Policy:

 

The commitment to being a sustainable city also recognises the evidence-based science for climate change, which will be taken into consideration in the transition to a Sustainable City.

 

The mover agreed to the proposed amendment to Item 3.

 

Resolution  C2024/10/415

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024 subject to in Item 3 titled Sustainability Policy Review,
the following sentence being added to the end of Part 1 of the Policy:

 

The commitment to being a sustainable city also recognises the evidence-based science for climate change, which will be taken into consideration in the transition to a Sustainable City.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/416

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2

New Off-site Stormwater Quality Improvement Policy and updated Voluntary Payment

Resolution  C2024/10/417(ESC)

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the policy titled ‘Off-site Stormwater Quality Improvement Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 1 be adopted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3

Sustainability Policy Review

Resolution  C2024/10/418(ESC)

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the revised policy titled ‘Sustainability Policy’, as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4

Waste & Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Quarterly Report

Resolution  C2024/10/419(ESC)

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 5

Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Notice of Annual Precept for 2024 - 2025

Resolution  C2024/10/420(ESC)

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 6

Enviroplan Annual Report 2023-2024

Resolution  C2024/10/421(ESC)

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report concerning the Enviroplan Annual Report 2023-2024 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 7

Updated Flying-fox Roost Management Plan

Resolution  C2024/10/422(ESC)

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.           That Council adopt the new Ipswich City Council Flying-fox Roost Management Plan 2024, as detailed in Attachment 1.

B.           That Council adopt the updated Flying-fox Statement of Management Intent, as detailed in Attachment 2.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

15.5

Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/423

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2024(07) of 3 December 2024
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/424

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2

Discover Ipswich Everi Event Portal

Resolution  C2024/10/425(EACDC)

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the report concerning the integration of the new Everi Event Portal into the Discover Ipswich site be received and its contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3

Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report

Resolution  C2024/10/426(EACDC)

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4

North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand Concept Design

Resolution  C2024/10/427(EACDC)

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

A.          That Council approve the finalisation of the submission to the Australian Government based on the current concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.

 

B.           That with the Submission, the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre continue to be made available for the public until such time as a Master Plan is developed.

 

C.           That Council obtain a cost estimate to prepare a Master Plan for the North Ipswich Reserve and the Len Johnson Oval.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5

Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Ground Lease over 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748)

Resolution  C2024/10/428(EACDC)

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

A.           That Council enter into a Development Agreement, Construction Lease and Long Term Lease (and ancillary agreements), with the proposed lessee of
4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (substantially in accordance with the terms of the confidential heads of agreement attached).

B.           That Council note, in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in
4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 1(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).

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 at Recommendation A.

D.           That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 6

Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of 21 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/429(EACDC)

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of
21 November 2024
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

 

15.6

Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(05) of 13 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/430

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(05) of 13 November 2024.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1

Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2024(04) of 9 October 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/431

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 9 October 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2

Sub Regional Alliance Material Recycling Facility - Risk Discussion

Resolution  C2024/10/432(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report and presentation on the Sub Regional Alliance Material Recycling Facility be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3

iVolve Program Update Nov 24

Resolution  C2024/10/433(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report on the iVolve program Update for November 2024, be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4

Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 5 August 2024 to 1 November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/434(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 3, 4 and 5, be considered finalised and archived.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5

Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter and the Internal Audit Charter

Resolution  C2024/10/435(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A.           That the revised Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter, as detailed in Attachment 2, be adopted.

B.           That the revised Internal Audit Charter, as detailed in Attachment 4, be adopted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6

Draft Annual Plan for 2025 for the Audit and Risk Management Committee

Resolution  C2024/10/436(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the draft Audit and Risk Management Committee Annual Plan for 2025 be considered and discussed including suggested matters for management presentation at ARMC meetings to determine a planned agenda for 2025.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7

Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance

Resolution  C2024/10/437(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report on Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8

ICT Steering Committee Progress Report

Resolution  C2024/10/438(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9

Cyber Security Update

Resolution  C2024/10/439(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Council’s cyber security activity.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 10

Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives

Resolution  C2024/10/440

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report on workplace health and safety KPI’s and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11

Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Report

Resolution  C2024/10/441(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the ePMO quarterly report be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12

Insurance and Risk Management Report

Resolution  C2024/10/442(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the Insurance and Risk Management Report for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 16

Queensland Audit Office Draft 2025 External Audit Plan

Resolution  C2024/10/443(ARMC)

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the Queensland Audit Office draft 2025 External Audit Plan and presentation be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried by block resolve.

 

16.    Officers’ Reports

 

16.1

CEO Organisational Performance Report for November 2024

Resolution  C2024/10/444

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of November 2024 be received and the contents noted.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

16.2

Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission and proposed Nerima City visit

Recommendation

A.           That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

B.           That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report).

C.           That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

 

 

Mayor Teresa Harding proposed that the following Recommendation D be included.

D.         That the Deputy Mayor be included in the Nerima Delegation

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A.           That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

B.           That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report).

C.           That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

D.           That the Deputy Mayor be included in the Nerima Delegation.

 

The Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic advised that due to prior engagements she would be unable to attend the delegation.

Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following variation to recommendation D:

              That the Deputy Mayor or another councillor be included in the Nerima Delegation.

The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation to Recommendation D.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A.           That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

B.           That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report).

C.           That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

D.           That the Deputy Mayor or another councillor be included in the Nerima Delegation.

 

 

Councillor Paul Tully recommended that Councillor Pye Augustine attend the delegation.

Councillor Augustine advised that she would be happy for another councillor to attend.

Councillor Paul Tully proposed that Recommendation D be varied to allow the Chief Executive Officer to approve another councillor if available.

D.           That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to approve another councillor to attend the Nerima Delegation if available.

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

 

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a further Recommendation E as follows:

E.          That in accordance with section 165 of the Local Government Act 2009, the Deputy Mayor Councillor Nicole Jonic act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor referred to in this motion.

 

 

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli

 

E.          That in accordance with section 165 of the Local Government Act 2009, the Deputy Mayor Councillor Nicole Jonic act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor referred to in this motion.

 

Councillor Pye Augustine proposed an amendment to the proposed further Recommendation E to remove the Deputy Mayor’s name as follows:

 

E.          That in accordance with section 165 of the Local Government Act 2009, the Deputy Mayor act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor referred to in this motion. 

 

The mover and seconder of the proposed further Recommendation E agreed to the proposed amendment.

 

Mayor Harding called for a vote on the inclusion of the additional Recommendation E to the motion.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Madsen                               Harding

Augustine                      Doyle (Abstain)

Jonic

Tully

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Mayor Harding moved Recommendations A to D separately to Recommendation E.

 

Resolution  C2024/10/445

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A.           That Mayor Harding participates in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation - 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

B.           That Council approve Mayor Harding’s visit to Nerima City prior to joining the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission (in line with the estimated costs contained in this report).

C.           That one (1) council officer, being the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor, travel to support the Mayor on the Nerima City visit and Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation – 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission.

D.           That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to approve another councillor to attend the Nerima Delegation if available.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Resolution  C2024/10/446

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

E.           That in accordance with section 165 of the Local Government Act 2009, the Deputy Mayor act as Mayor during the absence of the Mayor referred to in this motion.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Madsen                               Harding

Jonic                                  Augustine

Tully                              Doyle (Abstain)

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Attachments

1.    Local Government Act Commentary on Acting Mayor   

 

Adjourn Meeting

Recommendation 

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

 That the meeting be adjourned at 10.24 am to reconvene at 10.50 am.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

The meeting reconvened at 10.50 am.

16.3

Appointment of Urban Utilities Board Members

Resolution  C2024/10/447

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

A.           That Council endorse the reappointment of Lucia Cade as a Board Member of Urban Utilities, from
1 July 2025, for a period of four (4) years, to 30 June 2029.

B.           That Council endorse the reappointment of Gerard Pender as a Board Member of Urban Utilities, from
1 July 2025, for a period of four (4) years, to 30 June 2029.

C.           That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign an Instrument of Appointment of Board Members to Urban Utilities and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

17.    Notices of Motion

 

17.1

Notice of Motion - Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That, having regard to the close affinity between the City of Ipswich and Ipswich First Nations People, Ipswich City Council calls on the Queensland Government to immediately restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry” which was disbanded without warning on 28 November 2024 following the repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on 10 May 2023 by a unanimous vote of the 93 members of the Queensland Parliament.

 

 

Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following additional Recommendation B.

B.         That Council offer a repository for truth-telling stories based on verbal, written and electronic submissions for co-ordination and preservation through Ipswich Libraries."

Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed the following amendment to Recommendation A:

          Delete “having regard to the close affinity between the City of Ipswich and Ipswich First Nations People” and insert “in recognition of the Ipswich City Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord”

The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed additional recommendation and the amendment to Recommendation A.

 

Councillor David Martin proposed that the word immediately be removed from Recommendation A.

 

The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed amended to Recommendation A.

 

 

Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed a further amendment to Recommendation A to remove the words ‘without warning’.

 

The mover of the original motion agreed to the proposed further amendment to Recommendation A.

 

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A.            That, in recognition of the Ipswich City Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord” Ipswich City Council calls on the Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry” which was disbanded on 28 November 2024 following the repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on 10 May 2023 by a unanimous vote of the 93 members of the Queensland Parliament.

 

B.         That Council offer a repository for truth-telling stories based on verbal, written and electronic submissions for co-ordination and preservation through Ipswich Libraries."

 

 

Councillor Jim Madden proposed the removal of the words ‘by a unanimous vote’ in Recommendation A.

 

Councillor Paul Tully proposed that the words ‘without dissent’ replace the words ‘by a unanimous vote’.

 

Councillor Jim Madden as mover of the proposed amendment agreed to the change.

 

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the amendment.

 

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A.            That, in recognition of the Ipswich City Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord” Ipswich City Council calls on the Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry” which was disbanded on 28 November 2024 following the repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on 10 May 2023 without dissent of the 93 members of the Queensland Parliament.

 

B.         That Council offer a repository for truth-telling stories based on verbal, written and electronic submissions for co-ordination and preservation through Ipswich Libraries."

 

 

Mayor Teresa Harding foreshadowed that she would move an alternate motion for Recommendation A with Recommendation B to remain in the event that Councillor Paul Tully’s motion was lost.

A.         That in line with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Guide and Council’s Community Engagement Policy, Council consults with the Ipswich community to seek its views on advocating to the Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry”

 

 

Mayor Teresa Harding moved Recommendations A and B separately.

 

Resolution  C2024/10/448

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

A.            That, in recognition of the Ipswich City Council 2020-2025 Indigenous Accord, Ipswich City Council calls on the Queensland Government to restore the “Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry” which was disbanded on 28 November 2024 following the repeal of the Path to Treaty Act 2023 which was originally supported on
10 May 2023 without dissent of the 93 members of the Queensland Parliament
.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Madsen                               Harding

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Resolution  C2024/10/449

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

B.         That Council offer a repository for truth-telling stories based on verbal, written and electronic submissions for co-ordination and preservation through Ipswich Libraries.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Suspension of Meeting Procedures

Resolution  C2024/10/450

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of that so much of the Meeting Procedures be suspended to enable the immediate consideration of the current industrial dispute with Ipswich City Council and to consider any relevant motion in relation to the matter. 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Madsen                               Harding

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Move into Closed Session

Resolution  C2024/10/451

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That in accordance with section 254J(3)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss industrial matters affecting employees.

The meeting moved into closed session at 11.12 am.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Move into Open Session

Resolution  C2024/10/452

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the meeting move into open session.

The meeting moved into open session at 11.48 am.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Resumption of Meeting Procedures

Resolution  C2024/10/453

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That provision of these meeting procedures be resumed to continue with the order of business.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Harding                                    Nil

Madsen

Augustine

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Martin

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

18.    Questions on Notice

Nil

 


MEETING CLOSED

The meeting closed at 11.50 am

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


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ITEM:            16.1

SUBJECT:      CEO Organisational Performance Report for December 2024

AUTHOR:      Chief Executive Officer

DATE:           3 December 2024

 

Executive Summary

This is a monthly report by the Chief Executive Officer focusing on a summary of 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.

This report is for the month of December 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 December 2024 be received and the contents noted.

BACKGROUND

 

1.      Current Significant Matters

 

Ipswich koala population boost as council eyes land for environment

 

Council has acquired 32 hectares of land in South Ripley to expand koala habitat and enhance environmental protection. This land, part of a significant ecological corridor, is home to various native species, including koalas. The acquisition, funded through the Enviroplan levy, aims to connect core conservation areas and preserve natural beauty. The land purchase will secure the area for environmental purposes, preventing potential loss. This initiative is part of the council’s broader strategy to balance environmental protection with urban growth, ensuring Ipswich remains a clean and green city. To date, the council has acquired nearly 6,000 hectares for environmental management.


 

Beloved Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve reopens

 

Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve has reopened to the public after being devastated by the 2022 floods. The redesigned riverside site in Chuwar now features new green spaces, including native gardens and grassed areas, sheltered seating, a state-of-the-art playground, new footpaths, and amenities. The extensive restoration, shaped by community consultation, aimed for a natural and flood-resilient design. Over 100 mature trees and nearly 35,000 plants were added, along with significant landscaping and infrastructure improvements. The project, funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, cost nearly $10 million and included cultural elements created with community input. The reserve is now ready for families to enjoy various activities, with new features like space for food trucks enhancing its appeal.  The reserve stood up very well in its first test soon after the reopening after significant rainfall leading to inundation on low-lying sections.

 

Rosewood Library reopens

 

The Rosewood Library has reopened after a five-week closure for essential roof repairs due to significant storm damage. The repairs, which included removing and replacing solar panels and roofing sheets, were completed despite delays caused by heavy downpours. The reopening on December 16th was timely for the school holidays, allowing locals to enjoy their favourite programs and books. The library, a popular destination during the holidays, hosted various activities such as a Christmas Disco, robot testing, and story times. These repairs were necessary following a major hailstorm in October 2020, ensuring the building’s resilience against future weather events.

 

2.      Workplace Health and Safety

 

 

LGAQ LTIFR rate is calculated on a calendar year and not a 12-month rolling total which ICC uses.  LTIFR data was not available for February, March and April due to the Fusion system upgrade.

 

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 LGAQ scheme.  The LGAQ rate is calculated on a calendar year and not a 12-month rolling total which ICC uses.

 

 

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 LGAQ scheme.

 


 

3.      Update on Corporate/Operational Plans

The Quarterly Performance Report for October-December 2024 (Quarter 2 period) on the 2024-2025 Operational Plan will be presented to the 27 February 2025 Council Ordinary Meeting.

 

The Annual Plan and the last quarterly report are available 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

 

 

The total workforce for the council organisation ‘head count’ was 1590 in December 2024.

 

 

Staff turnover rate was at 10.27% in December 2024, down by 0.51% from November 2024.

 

For interest, but not direct comparison due to the time and calculation differential, the annual average workforce attrition rate for South-East Queensland councils for 2023 reported by the Local Government Association of Queensland was 16%.

 

Finance

 

The full financial performance report for December 2024 is a separate report on the Council agenda.

 

The total net result (including capital revenue) for Ipswich City Council as of 31 December 2024 is a surplus of $96.2 million compared to the year to date (YTD) budget surplus of
$80.1 million.  Council’s YTD operating deficit (excluding capital revenue) is $298k compared to the budgeted YTD deficit of $4.7 million. The result is mainly driven by higher interest revenue and fees and charges. The additional revenue is partially offset by expenses being above budget, primarily employee expenses. Year to date there is an underspend in material and services which we expect will reduce in future months.

 

The total YTD capital expenditure (including the Nicholas Street Redevelopment and excluding Asset donations, the Voluntary Home Buy Back and Disaster Recovery) is
$68 million compared to the YTD budget of $84.6 million.

 

Capital Delivery Program 2024-2025

 

A good finish to the calendar year for the capital delivery program with the actual spend being in line with budget allocation for the month of December. Wet weather caused some delays in project delivery however these delays will not impact on the full-year delivery program. Moving into January we are looking forward to the completion of Redbank Plains Road duplication and the Springfield-Greenbank Arterial Road being fully operational. Design works will commence for Ripley Road duplication in January, a significant milestone in the overall project delivery.

 

5.      Risk and Compliance Update

 

Corporate Risk Register

 

Council’s corporate risk register is reviewed every two months at the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Risk Committee meeting, Council’s corporate risk register will be reviewed at the ELT Risk Committee meetings to be held on 6 February 2025, with amendments agreed to, areas of responsibility, key mitigations, action plans and milestone progress.

 

Council’s corporate risk register and risk trends in these risks are reported through Council’s Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) which is held every quarter.  The corporate risk register and risk trends in these risks are also circulated to all Councillors on a quarterly basis.

 

Council continues to seek to actively manage and mitigate its corporate risks.


Legal Matters


An overview of all active court proceedings is provided in a confidential attachment to this report.

 

Matters that are not the subject of court proceedings will be considered for addition to the report 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 data is indicative as consultation period is based on Shape Your Ipswich (SYI) data.

 

Description of metrics used:

 

·    Contributors – The unique number of Visitors who have left feedback or contributions.  Contributors is a unique value, and a Contributor who makes more than one contribution is only counted as a single Contributor.

·    Visitors – Visitors is a unique user. A single visitor may make more than one visit to the site, but it is only counted once.  A Visitor is not necessarily a single person, but rather a single browsing session that stores a user’s technical information.  IP addresses are used to determine unique Visitors.

 

Engagement projects open on Shape Your Ipswich (December 2024):

 

Project Name

Project Lead (Council Department)

Purpose of engagement

E-scooters in Ipswich

 

 

Asset and Infrastructure Services Department

The project commenced on 22 September 2020, with the second phase launched on 4 July 2023. Feedback on the e-scooter trial is being sought until 31 January 2025.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    236 SYI contributors (second phase)

·    2,213 SYI visitors (second phase)

·    602 SYI contributors (project total)

·    8,283 SYI visitors (project total)

Springview Estate (information page)

Planning and Regulatory Services Department

To provide information on Springview Estate, a staged, mixed-use development in the Springfield area. Opened 31 May 2024.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    0 SYI contributors (information page only)

·    842 SYI visitors

Ripley Road & Fischer Road Upgrade

Asset and Infrastructure Services Department

Informing the community on planned works at Ripley Road and Fischer Road. Consultation opened on 23 January 2024 and will remain open until all work is completed.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    14 SYI contributors

·    2,449 SYI visitors

Character Place Nomination

 

 

Planning and Regulatory Services Department

To seek nominations from the community on historical character places as part of the Planning Scheme. Project opened on 27 February 2023 and will remain open.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    7 SYI contributors

·    656 SYI visitors

The Ipswich Heritage Network Group – closed member page

(Communications hub)

Planning and Regulatory Services Department

Closed page for information sharing and discussion on our city’s heritage, history and conservation. Project opened 29 July 2022 and will remain open.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    6 SYI contributors

·    22 SYI visitors

Habitat Gardens Partnership – closed member page

(Communications hub)

 

Environment and Sustainability Department

 

Platform for urban property owners to share their thoughts, ideas, successes, learnings and conservation aspirations. Project opened 11 November 2019 and will remain open.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    4 SYI contributors

·    17 SYI visitors

Ipswich Youth Advisory Committee (IYAC) – closed member page

(Communications hub)

 

Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department

The communications and engagement ‘hub’ is for IYAC members. This page is continually updated on projects that IYAC members can be involved in. Project opened on 31 January 2024 and will remain open.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    32 SYI contributors

·    58 SYI visitors

Community Panel

 

 

Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department

Council’s community engagement program for future-focused policy, strategy, projects and plans. Project opened 20 December 2021 and will remain open.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    246 SYI contributors

·    26,477 SYI visitors

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. Project opened 22 March 2022 and will remain open.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    106 SYI contributors

·    218 SYI visitors

·    218 community panel members

Creative Industries

(main page)

Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department

Engagement on creative industries programs under the Arts and Cultural Strategy. Main project page Creative Industries opened on 14 April 2023 and will remain open.

 

Main page activities SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

 

·    11 SYI contributors (Play a Part – how you see council supporting the Creative Industries)

 

Project subpages currently open and SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    ARTiculate subpage activities:

51 SYI contributors – opened 20 April 2023 (The skills I want to learn the most)

26 SYI contributors – opened 24 April 2023 (Want to learn something else)

·    Creators’ Summit – Ipswich:

0 SYI contributions – opened 9 December 2024 (Questions and answers)

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    225 SYI contributors (project total)

·    26,408 SYI visitors (project total)

Ipswich Central

(main page)

Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department

Ipswich Central Revitalisation projects, communications, information sharing and public events. Main project page Ipswich Central opened on 28 November 2019 and will remain open.

 

Project page currently open and SYI statistics as at
31 December 2024:

·    Placemaking in Action

2 SYI contributors

 

Project subpage currently open and SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    Light up Ipswich Central - subpage project opened 21 August 2023

6 SYI contributors

·    Out and About (event page) – subpage project opened 1 April 2022

12 SYI contributors (0 events shared in December)

·    Green Walkable Streets – Have you seen the new scramble crossing? – subpage project opened 29 November 2022

4 SYI contributors

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024 for Ipswich Central main page:

·    777 SYI contributors 

·    27,311 SYI visitors

 

Engagement projects (new) that may open in the month of January 2025:

 

Project Name

Project Lead (Council Department)

Purpose of engagement

Nil

 

 

 

Engagement project updates December 2024:

 

Project Name

Project Lead (Council Department)

Purpose of engagement

Karalee Emergency Access Feasibility Study – hidden page

Asset and Infrastructure Services Department

 

Project opened on 28 August 2024. Phase 2 of the engagement opened on 30 October 2024 and closed on 6 November 2024. The community was asked to provide feedback on five proposed solutions to address the challenges identified by the Karalee and Barellan Point communities during emergency events. 

 

The page has been updated to share findings from community feedback from Phase 2.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    16 SYI contributors (second phase)

·    389 SYI visitors (second phase)

·    16 SYI contributors (project total)

·    1,092 SYI visitors (project total)

 

River Heart Parklands

Environment and Sustainability Department

Project opened on 3 September 2024 and closed 29 September 2024. Engagement aimed to seek community feedback to understand how the community previously used and would like to use the parklands in the future.

 

The page has been updated to share findings from community feedback, updated project timeline and share project updates.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    82 SYI contributors

·    714 SYI visitors

 

Voluntary Home Buy-Back program

Environment and Sustainability Department

Project opened on 13 November 2024 and closed 8 December 2024. Engagement aimed to seek community feedback to understand potential future use options of the land acquired under the Voluntary Home Buy-Back program.

 

The page has been updated to advise that consultation has closed.

 

·    Brassall and Karrabin subpage:

12 SYI contributors

·    Bundamba and North Booval subpage:

27 SYI contributors

·    Churchill, One Mile, West Ipswich and Wulkuraka subpage:

8 SYI contributors

·    Goodna subpage:

27 SYI contributors

·    Karalee and Barellan Point subpage:

16 SYI contributors

·    North Ipswich, East Ipswich, Tivoli, Basin Pocket and Moores Pocket subpage:

24 SYI contributors

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    101 SYI contributors

·    1,064 SYI visitors

Welcome to Ipswich Central: Business Incentive Program

Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department

Project opened on 12 November 2024 and closed 8 December 2024. The purpose of this engagement was to seek feedback from the community on what type of businesses they would like to see in Ipswich Central.

 

The page has been updated to advise that consultation has closed.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    51 SYI contributors

·    153 SYI visitors

Flying-fox Roost Management Plan

Environment and Sustainability Department

The project opened in May 2023 and closed on 12 December 2024. The purpose of this engagement was to understand community perspectives on flying-fox roost management.

 

The plan was formally adopted by council 12 December 2024 and the page has now closed.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    44 SYI contributors

·    1,305 SYI visitors

 

Stone Quarry Cemetery

 

The project opened 17 April 2024 and closed on 9 June 2024. The purpose of this engagement was to seek feedback from the community on the proposed concept design for Stone Quarry Cemetery.

 

The page has been updated communicating the completion of a portion of project components, with the remaining component expected to be completed by mid-2025.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    24 SYI contributors

·    2,672 SYI visitors

iGO Transport Strategy Review

Asset and Infrastructure Services Department

Phase 1 of engagement opened in December 2022 and closed in March 2023. Phase 2 of community engagement opened in April 2023 and closed in October 2023. Phase 3 commenced 13 November 2024 and closed 15 December 2024. The engagement aimed to understand the community's thoughts on the draft strategy.

 

The page has been updated to advise that consultation has closed.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    30 SYI contributors (phase 3)

·    1,790 SYI visitors (phase 3)

·    177 SYI contributors (project total)

·    4,904 SYI visitors (project total)

QLD Connects

Environment and Sustainability Department

The project opened 1 June 2024 and closed on 30 June 2024. The purpose of this engagement was to understand the communities’ experiences with digital connectivity to inform the development of the ‘Connectivity Compass’.

 

The page has been updated to advise that ongoing funding for the continuation of the project has not been obtained. Project moved to closed status.

 

SYI statistics as at 31 December 2024:

·    8 SYI contributors

·    174 SYI visitors

 


 

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 received by Council;

·    any funding decisions received during December 2024;

·    applications that have been submitted and are awaiting a decision;

·    applications being prepared for submission to a funding body; and

·    the grant opportunities 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.

 

Grant Revenue as at 31 December 2024

 

Funding Type

Total number of Grant projects

Total External Funding Received

Total Cost of Grant funded project/s (inc. Council & other Contributions)

State Government

71

$40,962,815

$55,894,325

Federal Government

20

$16,923,883

$23,149,577

Other

2

$400,000

$1,207,500

Total

93

$58,286,698

$80,251,402

 

Grant Decisions received

 

Grant Program

Successful/

Unsuccessful

Total Grant Funding

Total Project Cost

Flying Fox Roost Management Round 7

Successful

$33,000

$33,000

 

Grant Applications submitted and awaiting outcome

 

Grant Program / Funding Body

Requested Grant Amount

Total Est. Project Cost

Project Submitted in Application

Community Energy Upgrades Fund

$458,212

$916,424

Energy Upgrades Fund

SES Support Grant 24-25

$86,263

$85,263

Goodna SES Gate Upgrade

SES Support Grant 24-25

$7212

$7212

Rosewood Roller Door Upgrades

SES Support Grant 24-25

$7212

$7212

Marburg Roller Door Upgrades

SES Support Grant 24-25

$90,421

$90,421

Ipswich SES Replacement Shed

Growing Gigs Fund

$10,000

$20,150

Mixtape Sessions

Queensland Destination Events Program

$20,000

$140,000

Little Day Out

HSP – Community Enabling Infrastructure Program

$45,000,000

$97,748,608

City of Ipswich Western Corridor Catalytic Infrastructure Solution

Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program

$3,904,204

$4,880,254

Purga School Road Widening Project

Scheme Supply Fund

$200,000

$200,000

Eastern Corridor (Booval to Bundamba) Housing Supply and Place Plan

Urban Precincts and Partnerships

$3,837,000

$3,837,000

Ipswich Central Heart

SEQ Innovation Economy Fund

$4,358,406

$6,537,610

Green Energy Precinct

Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative EOI

$1,680,765

$3,361,530

Ipswich Central Urban Greening

Urban Precincts and Partnerships

$8,544,553

$8,644,553

Fire station 101 Redevelopment

 

Unsubmitted Applications Currently in Progress

 

These applications have been internally identified and endorsed that are currently in development as at end of December 2024, pending submission. Requested funding and total project costs will be advised in future reports.

 

Grant Program

Proposed Project

Application/schedule due

Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program

Ipswich CBD Precinct Masterplan

Accepting applications until funds are exhausted

Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program

Green Energy Precinct

Accepting applications until funds are exhausted

SEQ Liveability Public Art Initiatives

TBA (Claire Sourgnes)

30 May 2024

 

Grant Opportunities Communicated to the Organisation

 

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 for consideration.


 

 

Grant Program

Funding Entity

(Fed/State/Other)

Closing Date

Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program

Federal Government

Accepting applications until funds are exhausted

Future Drought Fund Resilient Landscapes Program

Federal Government

18 November 2024

Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative (EOI)

State Government

13 December 2024

SEQ Liveability Public Art Initiatives

State Government

30 May 2025

Mobile Blackspot Program Round 8

Federal Government

7 February 2025

 

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 January 2024 flooding events.

 


The following tables provide an overview of the current status of claims:

9.      Council Resolutions

 

Number of resolutions finalised since last report December 2024: 24

Number of resolutions in progress as of 20 January 2025: 93

 

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 as at 20 January 2025

 

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL

2.

Legal Services Confidential Attachment Dec 2024  

 

 


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ITEM:            16.2

SUBJECT:      Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2024 and December 2024

AUTHOR:      Systems Accountant

DATE:           8 January 2025

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning Council’s financial performance for the period ending
30 November 2024 and 31 December 2024, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Recommendation/s

That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending
30 November 2024 and 31 December 2024, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, be considered and noted by Council.

RELATED PARTIES

Not applicable

ifuture Theme

A Trusted and Leading Organisation

Purpose of Report/Background

This report outlines the financial results for Ipswich City Council as at 30 November 2024 and 31 December 2024.

The commentary below will focus on the latest December month end results.

The total net result (including capital revenue) for Ipswich City Council as of 31 December 2024 is a surplus of $96.2 million compared to the year to date (YTD) budget surplus of
$80.1 million.

Council’s YTD operating deficit (excluding capital revenue) is $298k compared to the budgeted YTD deficit of $4.7 million. The explanations are outlined further in the report.

Overall, capital expenditure including the Nicholas Street Redevelopment YTD but excluding Asset donations, the Voluntary Home Buy Back and Disaster Recovery is $16.6 million below budget YTD. Asset donations as of 31 December 2024 are $23.8 million above the YTD budget.

Revenue

 

Operating revenue is $7.7 million above the YTD budget which is mainly due to fees and charges for animal management, waste services and planning and development, as well as operational flood recovery grants and UU tax revenue.

 

 These are partially offset by rates revenue being below budget by $1.6 million due to a rates refund as a result of a valuation and rating category change following a sale of properties, as well as softer than forecast assessment growth in the residential categories. 

 

Interest revenue YTD is $2.2 million higher than budget due to cash being slightly higher than budget, and investment interest rates remaining high.

Expenses

Overall operating expenses are approximately $3.3 million above YTD budget.

Employee expenses (including labour contracts) are over budget by $1.7 million which is due in part to greater than budgeted labour contracts. Finance will continue to review labour charging to capital projects.

Materials and services (excluding labour contracts) are underbudget by $1.6 million.  This is mainly due to the timing of expenditure, and it is expected that this variance will reduce over the coming months as works are initiated. Costs for clean-up of Robelle Domain sediment have been incurred totally $3.1m YTD, which is funded by QRA, and was not originally in the operational budget. This is offset by underspends in other areas across Council.

Depreciation is over budget by $640k and will continue to be monitored during the financial year as capital works are undertaken and construction projects are capitalised.

 

Capital

The total YTD capital expenditure (including the Nicholas Street Redevelopment and excluding Asset donations, the Voluntary Home Buy Back and Disaster Recovery) is
$68 million compared to the YTD budget of $84.6 million.

The Nicholas Street Precinct Redevelopment is tracking under budget by approximately $5.5 million. This variance will reduce over the coming months as construction costs are finalised and contractor claims submitted.

Asset and Infrastructure Services Infrastructure Program YTD capital expenditure (excluding voluntary home buy back and disaster recovery) is $45.3 million compared to budget of $52.3 million.

 

Cash Balances

 

Council’s cash and cash equivalents balance as at 31 December 2024 was $134.9 million and slightly below forecasts. The Treasury team will review the cash position and forecasts to understand if there are timing issues on how the cash was forecast and other receipts, including grants etc.  The cash position is continually monitored by Treasury team.  Council has issued rates notices for Jan to Mar quarter which is reflected in the forecast cash receipts graph.

November

The November report is also attached for council’s information and noting.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

 

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Regulation 2012

policy implications

 

Council’s financial position is managed in accordance with the Financial Management Policy.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The favourable operating result of a $298k deficit against a budgeted deficit of $4.7 million is mainly driven by higher operating revenues and lower materials and services expenditure.  The underspends in materials and services are expected to reduce over the coming months as works are initiated.  This will continue to be monitored as the year progresses.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no specific financial implications as a result of this report.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The contents of this report did not require any community consultation. Analysis and explanations of the variances are undertaken in conjunction with the various departments.

Conclusion

Regular reporting and monitoring of expenditure will continue during the financial year as part of Council’s regular governance and reporting process.


 

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.

Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2024

2.

Monthly Financial Performance Report - December 2024

 

Theresa White

Systems Accountant

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Jeffrey Keech

Chief Financial Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Matt Smith

General Manager (Corporate Services)

 

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Item 16.2 / Attachment 1.










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Item 16.2 / Attachment 2.










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Doc ID No: A10995325

 

ITEM:            16.3

SUBJECT:      Procurement - Recollect Picture Library SUBSCRIPTION

AUTHOR:      ICT Category Manager

DATE:           2 December 2024

Executive Summary

This is a report seeking a resolution by Council to enter into a contract with Recollect Ltd for the provision of continued support and hosting for the Collection Management System that engineers the Picture Ipswich website.

RECOMMENDATION

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 Collection Management System that supports Picture Ipswich.

B.           That Council enter into a contractual arrangement (Council file reference 241112-000260) with Recollect Ltd, at an approximate purchase price of $120,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being an initial term of three (3) years, with no options for extension.

RELATED PARTIES

Recollect Ltd (ABN 64 787 138 996)

There are no conflicts of interest identified and declared in relation to the contents of this report.

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A Trusted and Leading Organisation

Purpose of Report/Background

In October 2020 Council implemented the Recollect Ltd Collection Management System to Ipswich Libraries.  The current contract with Recollect Ltd expires on 12 February 2025, with no further options for extension.

The Collection Management System provides a unified, comprehensive solution for preservation and curation of digital content, and knowledge related to the City of Ipswich, resulting in the Picture Ipswich website, Welcome to Picture Ipswich.     It provides tools for digital transformation and knowledge extraction from existing digital collections. The software also creates the ability to curate interactive exhibitions and themed collections which narrate the history of the City of Ipswich. Along with the provision of interactive tools, members of the community and the general public can enrich context and knowledge around existing heritage content. It provides the management of data related to provenance and usage rights associated with collection items.

As a fully responsive web application, Recollect is accessible on all devices with a modern web browser, from desktop computers to tablets and phones. Content held within Recollect is indexed for Google web searches, and robust Analytics integration allows actionable insight based on user behaviour.

Recollects Collection Management System is currently the cloud based digital collection management and engagement system of choice across many Councils and libraries throughout Australia.

The Collection Management System is a propriety system owned and developed by Recollect Ltd.   Recollect Ltd have a number of re-sellers for the initial development and implementation of the system, however ongoing subscriptions, modules and data storage is purchased direct from Recollect Ltd, there is no other supplier reselling these services.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

 

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

Local Government Regulation 2012

policy implications

 

This report and its recommendation are consistent with Council’s Procurement Procedure.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The risk to Council if the recommendation within this report is not approved is that the hosting and support for the Picture Ipswich website will no longer be available.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no new resourcing or budgeting implications, as the Recollect Content Management System is budgeted as an operational expense within the Libraries and Customer Services Branch budget.  There are no additional financial implications.

The total value of the contract is estimated to be $120,000.00 (ex GST) for the total three (3)  year term.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The Procurement Branch has consulted with the Libraries and Customer Services Branch who support the recommendations of this report. This report does not require community consultation.

Conclusion

The Collection Management System provided by Recollect Ltd is proprietary in nature, meaning they are the only supplier who is reasonably available to provide this system to Council.   Accordingly, it is recommended that Council approve the recommendation to enter into a contract with Recollect Ltd as the only supplier reasonably able to provide the ongoing service.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

 

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS

OTHER DECISION

 

 

(a)  What is the Act/Decision being made?

Recommendations A and B state that Council enter into a contractual arrangement for the next three (3) years with Recollect Ltd. for the continued provision of a Collection Management System.

(b) What human rights are affected?

No human rights are affected by this decision as the contract will be with a Company.  Further, the subject matter of the contract will not impact on the human rights of any third parties.

(c)  How are the human rights limited?

Not applicable

 

(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?

Not applicable

 

(e)  Conclusion

The decision is consistent with human rights.

 

 

 

Shyanne Ward

ICT Category Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tanya Houwen

Manager, Procurement

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Samantha Chandler

Manager, Libraries and Customer Services


 

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Matt Smith

General Manager (Corporate Services)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager, Community, Cultural and Economic Development

 

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Doc ID No: A11031175

 

ITEM:            16.4

SUBJECT:      Proposed Acquisition of Land for INF04659 Fischer Road Upgrade

AUTHOR:      Senior Property Officer (Acquisitions and Disposals)

DATE:           12 December 2024

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning a proposed acquisition of land for project INF04659 - Fischer Road upgrade. The land acquisition will facilitate the upgrade of existing drainage infrastructure while raising the road level of Fischer Road.

RECOMMENDATION

A.           That Council resolve to acquire part of land described in Confidential Attachment 1 (Council file reference 6249), for road and drainage purposes.

B.           That the method of acquisition will be as a purchase by agreement with the affected person/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974.

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.

D.           That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the purchase.

RELATED PARTIES

Property owners identified in Confidential Attachment 1.

There were no declarations of conflicts of interest.

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Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

With the recent growth in Ripley Valley, Council have identified a need to accommodate the increase in traffic flow by upgrading Ripley Road and Fischer Road, both forming critical functions within the Priority Development Area.

Council will manage the design and construction of the upgrade using a staged approach:

·    Stage 1: Ripley Road (Cunningham Highway to Monterea Street)

·    Stage 2: Ripley Road (Monterea Steet to Fischer Road)

·    Stage 3: Fischer Road (Nevis Street to Monterea Road)

The final stage is currently in its Concept Design phase, pending future funding:

·    Stage 4: Ripley Road (Fischer Road to Centenary Highway)

The upgrade works to Fischer Road from Nevis Street through to Monterea Road, covers approximately a 750m stretch of road and will be upgraded to a two-lane urban road.

A land requirement has been identified from one (1) privately owned property on Fischer Road to facilitate the upgrade of existing drainage infrastructure associated with the road upgrade. The road upgrade itself seeks to raise the level of the road and construct larger culverts to provide a higher level of flood immunity.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

 

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

·    Local Government Act 2009

·    Property Law Act 1974

·    Land Title Act 1994

policy implications

 

The matter of the report is consistent with Council’s approved Property Acquisition and Disposal Policy.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

 

The risk of not resolving to acquire the land will mean that Council cannot upgrade this section of road or the associated drainage infrastructure. As a result, the overland flow will continue to traverse over Fischer Road instead of being directed under Fischer Road.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

Funding for the acquisition of the land is available from within the INF04659 project budget. Expenses include property valuations, agreed acquisition consideration, preparation, and registration of new plan of survey, transfer duties and registration of documents with Queensland Titles Registry.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Internal Stakeholder Engagement

Property Services have consulted with Council’s Capital Delivery Branch and Legal Services who support the recommendations within this report and will be working together to achieve the recommended outcomes.

 

A Project Control Group (PCG) has been established for the project to provide oversight and governance across all aspects of the Project, including acquisitions. The PCG have endorsed the approach of the acquisition process.

 

Asset and Infrastructure Services have held a briefing session with all Mayor and Councillors invited. The session covered keys areas of the project, including discussion around property requirements. The briefing session notes are attached in Confidential Attachment 4.

External Stakeholder Engagement

 

Since September, Council Officers have also been liaising with the property owners, including consulting on the design of the project, land requirements and potential property impacts from associated works.

 

At Council’s most recent meeting with the property owners, four (4) options were presented for the drainage solution, each having a different impact to their property and each being by voluntary negotiation:

 

Option 1 and 2 as shown on Preliminary Acquisition Plan (Confidential Attachment 2):

1.   Upgrade the culvert and install an embankment and batter (approx. 2,500sqm) by part land acquisition.

2.   Upgrade the culvert and install an embankment and batter (approx. 2,500sqm) by acquisition of easement.

 

Option 3 and 4 as shown on Preliminary Property Impact Plan (Confidential Attachment 3):

3.   Upgrade the culvert and install a retaining wall (approx. 500sqm) by way of part land acquisition.

4.   Upgrade the culvert and install a retaining wall (approx. 500sqm) by way of acquisition of easement.

 

After consideration, the property owners have advised Council that their preference is for the retaining wall to be installed as part of the upgrade works, with the smaller area of land acquired as road (option 3).

 

Closer to the time of construction, engagement will commence with the property owner who adjoins the project area of works, consulting with officers from Stakeholder Engagement and Capital Delivery (Design) to discuss the project delivery, and potential property impacts from associated works (access, noise etc.).

 

Engagement with the wider community will continue to be delivered through Council’s ‘Shape Your Ipswich’ website, including ongoing project updates and a facility for the community to submit questions, feedback, or concerns to Council.

Conclusion

It is recommended that Council proceed with the voluntary acquisition of land as described in Confidential Attachment 1 under the Property Law Act 1974.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

 

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS

OTHER DECISION

 

 

(a)  What is the Act/Decision being made?

Proposed acquisition of land for INF04658 road upgrade project

(b) What human rights are affected?

None. The method of acquisition will be by negotiated purchase and the property owner can choose not to accept an offer from Council.

(c)  How are the human rights limited?

Not applicable.

(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?

Not applicable.

(e)  Conclusion

The decision is consistent with human rights.

 

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL

1.

Project Land Requirement  

2.

Acquisition Plan Options  

3.

Property Impact Plan Options  

4.

Briefing Session Notes  

 

Bianca Gaudry

Senior Property Officer (Acquisitions and Disposals)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Alicia Rieck

Property Services Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Allison Ferres-MacDonald

Acting Manager, Legal and Governance (General Counsel)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Matt Smith

Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

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Doc ID No: A11085060

 

ITEM:            16.5

SUBJECT:      3088/2024/PDAEIO  Provisional Offset – Providence, Ripley Valley - External Water Main Works

AUTHOR:      Senior Development Engineer

DATE:           2 January 2025

 

Executive Summary

This is a report seeking to approve the provisional offset of project costs associated with the construction of External Water Main Works approved by and the future asset of Urban Utilities in the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area against levied infrastructure charges associated with the Providence Development, South Ripley (Council ref: 40/2015/MAPDA/J).

Recommendation/s

That a provisional offset of $3,028,771.47 be approved.

RELATED PARTIES

·    AW Bidco Pty Ltd (Developer- a subsidiary of Stockland Development)

·    ASC Consulting (The applicant) – The primary contact has been Mr Adrian Sains adrian@acsconsult.com.au

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Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

When developers deliver identified trunk infrastructure as part of development approvals, the trunk infrastructure is eligible for offset against the infrastructure charges that would ordinarily be levied for the proposal. 

This process involves a complex process to ensure that the design of the infrastructure in question is meeting the desired standards for the infrastructure, and that the infrastructure is delivered in accordance with specified standards.

Upon completion of the infrastructure, the developer can claim the offsets, therefore reducing the amount of levied infrastructure charges paid by the development over time. 

This process is managed under existing delegations and sub delegations as follows:

·   Up to and including $150,000.00 – Manager, Engineering, Health & Environment;

·   Up to and including $500,000.00 – General Manager, Planning & Regulatory Services;

·   Up to and including $2,000,000.00 – The CEO, Ipswich City Council; and

·   Greater than $2,000,000.00 – Council.

It is critical to note that this is not the expenditure of money, nor is it the authorisation of this money to be expended by the developer.  This investment has already been made by the developer, the works approved by Council and the value of the claim approved by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ).  This recommendation is focussed on its recognition as a credit for future development.

This report seeks a provisional offset relating to works approved and owned by Urban Utilities.

Approved Plan Extract

 

 

Offset Approval Methodology

 

Following submission of a request from the developer, the provisional offset was referred to EDQ for review and endorsement on 15 April 2024.

 

On 28 October 2024, EDQ provided to Council its endorsement of the provisional offset Infrastructure Offset Assessment.  A summary of EDQ’s assessment of the Provisional Offset - Providence, Ripley Valley - External Water Main Works is as follows:

 

Applicant Claim - $ 3,054,903.39 (July 2024 dollars)

 

EDQ’s endorsed Provisional Offset - $3,028,771.47 (July 2024 dollars) (including 2% Administration Fee payable to EDQ at final offset submission)

 

Refer to Attachment 1 for EDQ assessment email containing further details.

 

Infrastructure identified within the DCOP that forms part of this provisional offset claim is identified within Table 1.

Table 1

MUNICIPAL CHARGE/S

Asset Type

Asset Description

DCOP ID

Amount Claimed by Applicant

Amount Endorsed

Notes

Water Supply

External Water Main Works

WM058

$3,054,903.39

$3,028,771.47

*EDQ Note - Indexed to July 2024 dollars

Sub-Total

 

 

$3,054,903.39

$3,028,771.47

 

TOTAL CREDITS TO BE ISSUED =                                              $3,028,771.47

Legal IMPLICATIONS

 

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Economic Development Act 2012

Development Charges and Offset Plan (DCOP)

Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution

Local Government Infrastructure Plan

policy implications

 

Not applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Council has an obligation to process these types of transactions in accordance with the Economic Development Act 2012, the Development Charges and Offset Plan (DCOP) and the underlying delegation which details the operating arrangements for Council performing development assessment functions within the PDA. Failure to determine these amounts will also require the payment of additional levied infrastructure charges for future stages of the development, meaning that the developer will need to invest additional capital to finalise upcoming charges, and then Council may be in a position of having to refund the paid charges to account for the construction of this asset.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

It is critical to note that this is not the expenditure of money, nor is it the authorisation of this money to be expended by the developer.  This investment has already been made by the developer, the works approved by Council and the value of the claim endorsed by EDQ.  This recommendation is focussed on its recognition as a credit for future development.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Not applicable

Conclusion

 

That EDQ has determined that provisional infrastructure credits of up to $3,028,771.47 will be assigned to AW Bidco Pty Ltd for applying future early and/or final offsets against levied infrastructure charges in future stages of development.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

 

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS

NON-DISCRETIONARY DECISION

The Recommendation states that a provisional offset of $3,028,771.47 be approved. Council has no ability to act differently/make a different decision because the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area - Development Charges and Offset Plan made under the Economic Development Act 2012 requires Council to provide infrastructure credits for trunk infrastructure. Therefore, while the proposed decision may not be compatible with human rights, Council’s decision will not be unlawful under the Human Rights Act 2019.

 

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

1.

EDQ Assessment of Provisional Offset

 

Shane Mossley

Senior Development Engineer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Shahadat Hossain

Manager, Engineering, Health and Environment

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Nathan Rule

Acting General Manager (Planning and Regulatory Services)

 

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Doc ID No: A11090300

 

ITEM:            16.6

SUBJECT:      Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - 2023-2024  Annual Program Report

AUTHOR:      Program Coordinator Special Projects (Ti Tree)

DATE:           6 January 2025

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funds. Ipswich City Council looks to manage and expend annually collected revenue from the waste facility in such a way as to offset social and environmental impacts from the site and improve amenity and environmental values for the local community through the provision of internally and community-proposed projects.

This report highlights progress to date for completed and ongoing projects in the 2023-2024 financial year and proposes the list of projects to be developed upon and delivered in the 2024-2025 financial year and beyond.

Recommendation/s

That in accordance with the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding governance arrangements, Council receive the 2023-2024 project status update and approve the proposed program of works for 2024-2025 as detailed in Table 2 of this report.

RELATED PARTIES

·    Ti Tree Bioenergy

·    Willowbank Area Residents Group

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Natural and Sustainable

Purpose of Report/Background

 

As with previous years, the development of the proposed Ti Tree Bioenergy project/program list and ongoing projects has been managed entirely under the governance arrangements approved by Council in February 2021.

 

In late 2024, council received six (6) eligible project proposals for 2024-2025 and beyond. Of the six (6) eligible projects, Willowbank Area Residents Group (WAG) suggested three (3), Rosewood School suggested one (1), and internal project officers proposed two (2).

The internal Ti Tree working group then considered the submissions for eligibility against the agreed criteria rated in terms of their priority and the final list was then discussed with the Divisional Councillors and community representatives from WAG in line with the recommended governance process.

Through this process, the projects listed in Table 2 have been selected to progress and added to the delivery schedule for either feasibility, design, or delivery over the next 2 financial years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026) alongside a number of longer running ongoing project and programs from previous years which remain currently live.

The list has been shared with the WAG committee and in turn the Willowbank community via a meeting in October, Council officers received feedback to this in November 2024 via the current chair of WAG.

 

Table 1. Progress update on approved projects from 2023-2024.

Projects

Progress

Girl Guide Hut solar and air conditioning retrofit

Completed - This climate and energy efficiency project includes the installation of solar panels, solar batteries and air conditioning.

Plaque and signage at George Hatchman and Mack Family Park

Completed - Stone plinth and plaque were installed.  Directional and historical interpretation signage at the summit and possible inclusion of Indigenous story related to the immediate area around Mack Family Park

Continued vegetation management at Mack Family Park and George Hatchman Park

Completed - Large scale weed removal and revegetation of native species has been undertaken. Plantings to enhance/create natural areas and koala habitat will continue in 2024-2025.

Paynes Road Koala Reserve

Completed - Fencing and gates at the new Paynes Road Koala Reserve.

 

Completed - Vegetation and fire management.

 

Ongoing into 2024-2025 and beyond - Additional fire and weed management, tree planting works and general maintenance of the site.

 

Continuation of wildlife signage and fauna movement project (long term project)

Ongoing into 2024-2025 and beyond - Koala/wildlife signs were located at the approach to the intersection of Wigmore Street and Willowbank Drive, at the southern intersection of Willowbank Drive and McHale Way. Identification of sites will continue with transport planning and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to look at fauna crossing infrastructure options. Council continues to develop new standards and processes to allow for better outcomes relating to wildlife signage.

Wetland and waterway restoration on Bremer River and Warrill Creek (long-term project)

Ongoing into 2024-2025 and beyond - Waterway and wetland rehabilitation in the Warrill/Bremer Catchments are continuing to be carried out.

 

Table 2. Proposed projects for the 2024-2025 financial year and beyond

Projects

Comments

Heit Family Park upgrades

 

Install shade structure, perimeter security bollards for anti-vehicle intervention, and replace the soft fall bark. 

Ryan Road Reserve revegetation of Purga Creek

 

Works in the reserve would fill a current gap in conservation. 

Mount Forbes Rural Fire Service

 

Construction of bollards or similar in front of the hydrant to allow access for approved vehicles but to prevent unauthorised access.

Fauna Movement and Signage

 

As part of the ongoing program of works, the Infrastructure Strategy team have approved additional fixed signage for various locations in the Willowbank area.

Mobile Koala Signage

Purchase two mobile koala signs for movement across Ipswich during koala breeding season.

Coopers Road Project

Replace the missing link of kerb, channel and footpath along Coopers Road between Willowbank Drive and Cunningham Highway.

Ti-Tree Bioenergy Community Fund

Investigation into the development of a Ti Tree Bioenergy Community Fund to complement the existing Community Funding Program implemented through the Smarty Grants Platform.

 

Also of note, on 3 December 2024, the Program Coordinator, Special Projects (Ti Tree) commenced. The Program Coordinator is a permanent, dedicated officer who will be responsible for operating within (and reviewing) the administrative framework for the Ti Tree Bioenergy funding. The position will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with key stakeholders (including WAG, Mayor, and Divisional Councillors), project coordination and reporting on the progress of the program.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

 

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

policy implications

 

Decisions made in alignment with adopted Ti Tree governance documentation.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The annual nature of the community engagement leads to an influx of one-off project ideas which require careful consideration, planning design and implementation.  This often takes more than one year resulting in a backlog of projects.  There is a potential risk that through this existing method, Council is collecting potential projects at a faster rate than they can be implemented (given the below-mentioned resource constraints).  In 2024-2025, the recently appointed Program Coordinator Special Projects (Ti Tree), will be responsible for reviewing the existing framework to streamline how project suggestions are received, considered and delivered into the future to address this issue.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

Given the assessment criteria and intent of the funding doesn’t necessarily align with Council’s strategic priorities (specifically in terms of the eligibility criteria for projects is that it must be ‘over and above’ or outside any existing planned program) resourcing project delivery is problematic.

In the case of several of the transport projects there is not available resources to support the required investigation and design as strategic priorities are already planned and require immediate resourcing.  To this point, consideration should be given to specific Ti Tree project resourcing.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

In August 2023, the community was consulted through the "Shape your Ipswich" website, where they were invited to suggest relevant projects. However, many of these proposals either did not align with the program's goals or fell outside the Council's scope or control. Based on the lessons learned from this experience, the internal Ti Tree working group and Willowbank Area Residents Group (WAG) agreed to direct community-based project proposals through WAG in 2024.

Through the consultation, 2024-2025 project proposals were assessed and scored based on the criteria approved in the governance documentation by a cross-functional Ti Tree working group with representatives from across relevant sections of Council.

Assessment officers are in contact with the Willowbank community through meetings and correspondence with WAG in October and November 2024 and the Divisional Councillors for their feedback on the final list.

The projects and expenditures are published on a half-yearly basis on the Ipswich City Council Transparency and Integrity Hub.

Conclusion

The annual works program for the Ti Tree Bioenergy fund has been assessed and prioritised and is presented in the above tables for consideration by the committee and Council along with a summary of works to date.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

 

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS

OTHER DECISION

 

(a)  What is the Act/Decision being made?

That in accordance with the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding governance arrangements, Council approve the proposed program of projects for development and delivery in the 2024-2025 financial year.

(b) What human rights are affected?

No human rights are affected by this decision

 

(c)  How are the human rights limited?

Not applicable

 

(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?

Not applicable

(e)  Conclusion

The decision is consistent with human rights.

 

 

Cameron Lund

Program Coordinator Special Projects (Ti Tree)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Phil A. Smith

Manager, Natural Environment

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Kaye Cavanagh

General Manager (Environment and Sustainability)

 

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Doc ID No: A11125818

 

ITEM:            17.1

FROM:         

RE:                Notice of Motion - Proposed Amendments to the Media and Corporate Communications Policy  

DATE:           20 January 2025

 

 

This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Paul Tully concerning proposed amendments to the Media and Corporate Communications Policy.

 

Councillor Paul Tully gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at the Council Meeting of 28 January 2025:

 

MOTION

 

That the Media and Corporate Communications Policy be amended as follows:

 

A.           That the following words be added at the end of the fourth paragraph of section 7.2 of the Policy: 

 

“and the relevant Committee Chairperson in relation to all media enquiries relating to their committee portfolio”.

 

B.             That the following words be deleted from the second paragraph of Section 7.3.2 of the Policy:

 

“Where a matter has more than one Designated Spokesperson,”  

 

C.           That the following words be added at the start of the first paragraph of section 7.3.3 of the Policy:

 

“Subject to section 7.3.4 of the Policy,”

 

D.           That the following paragraph be inserted after the first paragraph of 7.3.4 of the Policy:

 

“For the purpose of clarification and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in section 7.3.3 of the Policy (but subject to the other provisions of section 7.3.4 of the Policy) where Council media releases arise from or relate to a Committee or Committee portfolio or to a Council agenda item or other matter or as a result of a media enquiry, the relevant committee chairperson will be the Lead Spokesperson.“

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

 

1.

Media and Corporate Communications Policy

 

BACKGROUND

 

For clarification the sections referred to above are listed below and a copy of the Media and Corporate Communications Policy has been attached:

 

 

 

 


Council

Meeting Agenda

28 January

2025

Item 17.1 / Attachment 1.