Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - Thursday, 24 April 2025

Ordinary Meeting Agenda 24 April 2025

8.1 Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy Review

File No: Council Meetings

Author: Coordinator Community Land Permits and Parking

Customer & Planning Services Group

Appendices: App a - Commercial Activity Policy........................................ 17 ⇩

App b - Commercial High-use / high impact permits - 2025 Locations and activities...................................................................................... 29 ⇩

Attachments: Att 1 - Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy 37 ⇩

Att 2 - Commercial High-use / high-impact permits - 2022 Locations and activities...................................................................................... 45 ⇩

Att 3 - Commercial High-use / high-impact permits - 2025 Discontinued locations and activities............................................................. 57 ⇩

Att 4 - QCAT Decision - First Nations Cultural Tourism........ 59 ⇩

Att 5 - Human Rights Assessment of Compatability............. 73 ⇩

purpose

The purpose of this report is to:

· present the outcomes of the Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy review

· seek endorsement of the revised Commercial Activity Policy (Appendix A) and

· seek endorsement of the proposed High-use / high-impact locations and activities for the next three (3) years (Appendix B).

Executive Summary

The Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy (Attachment 1) was originally adopted in April 2011 and reviewed in May 2017.

The Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy (the Policy) articulates Council’s position on commercial activity operating under a permit on community land. The Policy includes the following permit types:

· High-use / high-impact

· Low-use / low impact

· Outdoor Dining

· Goods on Footpath.

It has been a requirement of the Policy that an Expression of Interest process be conducted every three (3) years for High-use / high-impact permits. This process has required permit holders to reapply and compete with new applicants to continue holding a permit. However other permit types outlined within the Policy have been managed through a permit renewal process in accordance with Council’s Local Laws. The renewal process is facilitated by Council officers.

Since April 2011, Council has undertaken four (4) Expression of Interest processes. A list of current High-use / high-impact permit holders is included as Attachment 2.

The most recent Expression of Interest process identified key opportunities to reduce the application burden for permit holders while continuing to protect community outcomes. Accordingly, it was proposed that Council officers undertake a review of the Policy and associated processes prior to the expiry of permits on 30 June 2025. The review was designed to identify ways Council could deliver a more contemporary, community responsive and equitable process for the future.

Officers have now completed the review of the Policy. The Policy review has identified several improvements, including:

· Updating the policy title to better reflect the purpose of the policy.

· Clarifying roles and responsibilities to allow permit processes to be managed at an operational level.

· Acknowledging the experience and professionalism of existing permit holders.

· Introducing a renewal process for High-use / high-impact permits to align with other local law permits and remove burden of re-application for business owners.

· Responding to customer feedback in relation to new permit opportunities.

· Improving permit processing times.

· Increasing permit periods for Outdoor dining and Goods on Footpath permit categories.

Please refer to Appendix A for a copy of the revised Commercial Activity Policy.

This report also seeks Council endorsement of the proposed locations and activities to be included in the 2025 High-use / high-impact permit process. Location and activity assessments have now been completed and a list of proposed locations and activities are provided as Appendix B, discontinued locations and activities have been included in Attachment 3.

It should be noted that following endorsement of the revised Commercial Activity Policy, the existing Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy will be rescinded.

Implementation of the policy changes will be undertaken in accordance with the details outlined in the Implementation section of this report. If adopted the revised Commercial Activity Policy will allow renewal applications will be assessed, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, against the guiding principles of the Commercial Activity Policy with consideration to:

· suitability (including previous conduct) of the permit holders,

· any feedback, compliments or complaints received in relation to the permitted activity over the life of the permit, and

· a risk management and safety assessment.

Following the new renewal process, High-use / high-impact permits would be awarded under the Commercial Activity Policy by the Chief Executive Officer.

Officer Recommendation

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy Review ”

(b) adopt the Commercial Activity Policy (Appendix A) replacing the Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy and

(c) endorse the Commercial High-use / high-impact permits - 2025 Locations and activities (Appendix B).

Finance and Resourcing

Finance and resourcing associated with this policy review falls under the 2024-25 Customer and Planning Services - Customer Response core budget.

Implementation of the policy changes will continue to be absorbed by the existing core budget.

Permit holders currently pay both permit and application fees.

The proposed policy changes will require the introduction of new cost-recovery application and renewal fees, and commercial rental fees for High-use / high-impact permits, new Emerging Initiative permits, and First Nations Cultural Tourism permits. New fees and charges will be included for consideration in Council’s 2025-26 budget process.

It is anticipated that the changes to fees and charges will reduce costs to existing High-use / high-impact permit holders on the basis that they will not be required to pay full application fees every 3 years (currently $795.00 per application).

Current revenue (inclusive of application and rental fees) for Commercial Activities on community land (up until 28 February 2025) is $391,951. The following table provides a breakdown of current 2024-25 year-to-date revenue across all commercial permit types.

Permit type	Application fees	Rental fees	Total Revenue
High-use / high-impact	Nil	$58,217	$58,217
Low-use / low-impact	$16,553	$30,315	$46,868
Outdoor Dining Goods on Footpath	$7,316 Nil	$267,712 $11,838	$275,028 $11,838
Total Revenue 2024/25 (YTD)			$391,951

It is anticipated that the policy changes relating to the introduction of a renewal process for High-use / high-impact permits will result in an additional $30,000 in revenue in 2025-26 Financial Year, due to the payment of renewal fees and annual permit fees.

In addition, as all other Commercial Activity permits expire on 31 July 2025. The renewal of these permits will result in approximately $55,000 in additional revenue related to renewal fees and annual permit fees.

Permit compliance will continue to be managed by officers from the Community Land Permits Team and Response Services Team within the Customer and Planning Services – Customer Response Branch.

Corporate Plan

Corporate Plan Goal: Our service excellence

Outcome: We serve our community by providing this great service

Operational Activity: S21 - Local amenity and local laws – maintaining and regulating local amenity through local laws, regulated parking, community land permits and management of animals, overgrown land and abandoned vehicles.

Consultation

Councillor Consultation

Consultation has been undertaken with the Mayor and Councillors in relation to the drafting of the revised policy.

Internal Consultation

Internal consultation has taken place with the following Groups and Branches:

· Built Infrastructure (Parks and Gardens, Transport Network Operations, Transport Network Management)

· Business Performance (Communication, Property Management)

· Civic Governance (Governance & Executive Services)

· Customer & Planning Services (Customer Response, Development Services and Urban Growth Projects)

· Economic & Community Development (Community Development, Economic Development, Sport & Community Venues)

· Liveability and Natural Areas (Environment & Sustainability Policy, Design & Placemaking Services, Environmental Operations, Project Delivery).

External Consultation

There has been no external consultation undertaken as part of this report. However, ongoing discussions have taken place with external agencies such as Department of Transport and Main Roads, Maritime Safety Queensland and Department of Environment & Science, in relation to the permitting of commercial use activities that are adjacent to areas where additional approvals are required, such as on-water activities on Pumicestone Passage and the Maroochy River.

Furthermore, direct engagement has taken place with business chambers, peak bodies, and associations to obtain feedback and guidance surrounding the drafting of the revised policy.

Feedback received has highlighted key focus areas including:

· improvements to permit application processes

· recognising tenure and experience of existing operators and

· simplifying opportunities for trials and new initiatives.

This feedback has informed the development of the Commercial Activity Policy.

Community Engagement

Community engagement has not been undertaken; however, discussions have taken place with existing permit holders based on their concerns related to the existing Expression of Interest process for High-use / high-impact permits. Permit Holders have advocated for streamlined permit processes. The revised policy aims to resolve those concerns by recognising the professional experience and performance of existing permit holders.

Direct engagement with permit holders will continue to take place as part of the implementation of the revised policy.

Proposal

Council is committed to protecting community land for the use of the community while still making allowances for commercial activity. The operation of a business on community land requires a permit which is issued under the local law. Currently, this process is also overlaid by Council’s Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy (the Policy) when assessing applications.

Under the Policy, community use is the first priority and Council looks at how the business activity could benefit the area and the community.

Community land includes:

· Parks

· Roadways

· Pathways

· Footpaths

· Trails

· Beaches

· Foreshores

· Some waterways.

In the lead up to the current 2022 High-Use / high-impact permits expiring on 30 June 2025, Council officers have now completed a review of the Policy. The Policy review has identified several improvements that simplify permit processes, enhance customer experience, improve service delivery, and expand permit opportunities.

Improvements include:

· Updating the title of the Policy to ‘Commercial Activity Policy’ to better reflect the content of the Policy and its purpose.

· Providing more clarity in relation to roles and responsibilities to improve governance and decision making as per officer delegations whilst ensuring strategic direction requiring Council endorsement is maintained.

· Recognising growing requests and demand for commercial activity permits.

· Recognising the tenure and experience of existing permit holders.

· Replacing the High-use / high-impact Expression of Interest process with a permit renewal process every three (3) years subject to an activity and location review, and consultation and engagement with stakeholders.

· Outlining a process for vacant High-use / high-impact permit locations and activities.

· Introducing a new permit type ‘First Nations Cultural Tourism’ to support and promote local heritage, traditions, and cultural experiences led by or in partnership with Kabi Kabi and Jinibara people.

· Introducing a new permit type ‘Emerging Initiatives’ to support innovative ideas, help activate community spaces, support social, cultural, sustainable and tourism initiatives.

· Defining assessment processes for all permit types.

· Increasing permit periods for Outdoor dining and Goods on footpath permits from one (1) year to three (3) years.

· Introducing opportunities to activate an area and bring people and communities together.

· Clarifying the expectations that community use remains paramount, while allowing for the operation of commercial activities in circumstances that also provide a benefit to the community.

A copy of the revised Commercial Activity Policy is provided as Appendix A.

The revised policy changes also include changes in relation to approval authorities and responsibilities for Council, the Chief Executive Officer and Council officers under delegated authority. The Commercial Activity Policy includes the following approval authorities:

· Council will continue to be the approval authority for locations and activities included in the High-use / high-impact permit category.

· Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the approval authority for awarding High-use / high-impact activity permits.

· Council officers under delegated authority to award other Commercial Activity permits.

Due to current High-use / high-impact permits expiring on 30 June 2025, this report also seeks Council endorsement of the proposed locations and activities to be included in the 2025 High-use / high-impact permit process. Location and activity assessments have now been completed. A list of proposed locations and activities is provided as Appendix B, the discontinued locations and activities have been included in Attachment 2.

Following endorsement of the revised policy, a renewal process of existing High-use / high-impact permits will be undertaken.

Renewal applications will be assessed, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, against the guiding principles of the Commercial Activity Policy. The assessment process will also consider:

· suitability (including previous conduct) of the permit holders

· any feedback, compliments or complaints received in relation to the permitted activity over the life of the permit and

· a risk management and safety assessment.

Implementation of the policy changes will be undertaken in accordance with the details outlined in the Implementation section of this report.

Legal

The awarding of commercial use activities for all approved locations includes the following types of land tenure:

1. Freehold land owned by Council.

2. Reserves under the control or management of Council as Trustee.

3. Roadways (formed and unformed) other than State controlled roads.

4. Pathways, footpaths, bathing reserves and foreshores.

The holding of the land determines the legal framework that applies. Local laws can apply to Council freehold land and roads, foreshores, and bathing reserves. The Land Act 1994 and Land Regulations 2020 applies to reserves the Council holds as Trustee. Where the approved location for commercial activity permits includes land other than Council freehold land, the permit must also be issued in accordance with the applicable legislation.

In 2020, an exemption was sought under Section 113 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) in relation to providing Cultural Tourism permit opportunities to Traditional Owner groups and Kabi Kabi and Jinibarra tourism operators. The Queensland Civil Administration Tribunal (QCAT) dismissed the application on the basis that an exemption is unnecessary because Section 104 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 allows implementation of our proposed policy as a welfare measure. A copy of the decision is attached for reference (Attachment 4).

A Human Rights Assessment of Compatibility has been completed in relation to the drafting of the revised policy. A copy of the assessment is enclosed (Attachment 5).

Policy

The policy review aims to improve decision making surrounding commercial activities on community land, while also improving service delivery.

It is proposed that the policy will be reviewed in 12 months to review the implementation plan and test effectiveness of proposed improvements.

Risk

The following risks have been identified, along with strategies to manage the risks.

Identified risk	Strategy to manage risk
High-use / high-impact permits are not awarded prior to 30 June 2025 expiry.	The implementation timeline has been developed to ensure that notifications and permit decisions are enacted prior to 30 June 2025.
High-use / high-impact permits are not issued to existing permit holders.	The replacement of existing High-use / high-impact permit Expression of Interest process aims to recognise longevity and experience of existing permit holders.
Permit holders do not comply with issued permits.	Appropriate conditions and requirements will be put in place to ensure activities can be safely operated on council-controlled land. Permit holders will need to agree to comply with these conditions when accepting the permit and any non-compliance will be managed in accordance with Council’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy and relevant legislation.
Permit holders miss communication updates regarding policy changes.	A communication and stakeholder management plan has been developed to ensure that key messages are delivered to permit holders regarding policy changes. Permit Holders will receive direct mail as per the implementation timeline regarding their individual circumstances and the changes to expect regarding their permits.
New businesses miss out on High-use / high-impact permit opportunities.	The revised policy includes various permit types to support new businesses, including the option to undertake trials. In addition, processes have been developed for vacant permit types when they become available.
Decisions relating to commercial activities on community land do not align with endorsed policy.	The revised policy includes guiding principles, permit types, and roles and responsibilities to inform the decision making and approval processes. In addition, organisational guidelines will be prepared to assist with policy implementation and administering operational processes.

Previous Council Resolution

Ordinary Meeting 28 April 2022 (OM22/23)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Commercial use of community land - High-use process”

(b) endorse the proposal to award permits to the recommended applicants for approved locations and activities as detailed in Confidential Appendix A

(c) authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make Appendix A publicly available once all applicants have been notified of Council’s decision and

(d) delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the authority to award High-Use / High-impact Permits for vacant activities and locations for the duration of the permit period (1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025).

Ordinary Meeting 14 November 2019 (OM19/173)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy Amendment - Reconciliation Action Plan”

(b) endorse the Amended Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy (Appendix A) for the purposes of consultation with the relevant State bodies to seek an exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD) for the Amended Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy

(c) request that the Chief Executive Officer facilitate consultation with local Traditional Owner groups on the Amended Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy after feedback has been received from the relevant State bodies

(d) request that the Chief Executive Officer facilitate consultation with the key stakeholder groups for proposed locations affected by the Amended Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy after feedback has been received from the relevant State bodies and

(e) request the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a report with the final recommended policy, proposed locations and activities for Council’s consideration.

Ordinary Meeting 17 May 2017 (OM17/80)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy Review”

(b) adopt the Community Land and Complementary Commercial Activity Policy (Appendix A) and

(c) endorse the proposed implementation plan contained in the Implementation section of this report.

Related Documentation

Related documentation associated with this report is as follows:

Council Local Laws

Land Act 1994 (Qld)

Local Government Act 2009 (Qld)

Marine Parks Act 2004 (Qld)

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld)

Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld)

Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (Qld)

Planning Act 2016 (Qld)

Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041

Sunshine Coast Council Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033

Sunshine Coast Council Environment & Liveability Strategy

Sunshine Coast Council Compliance and Enforcement Policy

Sunshine Coast Revenue Policy 2024-25

Critical Dates

Critical dates associated with this report include the expiry of current High-use / high-impact permits on 30 June 2025.

Implementation

Should the recommendation be accepted by Council, it is noted that the Chief Executive Officer will:

· progress the development of an Operational Guideline to assist with decision-making surrounding each permit type

· prepare a Communication Plan to assist Council Officers to respond to any enquiries about the changes to the Policy

· update all relevant supporting information on Council’s website

· assess all Commercial Use applications against the newly endorsed Policy and in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements, including Council’s Local Laws and

· promote vacant High-use / high-impact locations and activities via Council’s website to encourage interest from prospective business operators.

Ordinary Meeting Agenda 24 April 2025

8.2 March 2025 Financial Performance Report

File No: Council Meetings

Author: Coordinator Financial Services

Business Performance Group

Attachments: Att 1 - March 2025 Financial Performance Report................ 91 ⇩

Att 2 - March 2025 Capital Grant Funded Project Report... 103 ⇩

purpose

To meet Council’s legislative obligations, a monthly report must be presented to Council on its financial performance and investments.

Executive Summary

This monthly financial performance report provides Council with a summary of performance against budget as at 31 March 2025, in terms of the operating result and delivery of the capital program.

Operating Performance

Table 1: Operating Budget as at 31 March 2025

	Original Budget $000	Current Budget $000
Total Operating Revenue	610,085	624,963
Total Operating Expenses	587,086	613,910
Operating Result	22,999	11,053

	Year to Date Actuals February 2025 $000	Year to Date Budget March 2025 $000	Year to Date Actuals March 2025 $000
Total Operating Revenue	564,279	584,428	580,734
Total Operating Expenses	399,726	451,043	446,462
Operating Result	164,553	133,385	134,272

Total Cash Balance	233,810	189,280	208,889

Details of the monthly financial report are contained in Attachment 1.

Officer Recommendation

That Council receive and note the report titled “March 2025 Financial Performance Report”.

Finance and Resourcing

This report sets out the details of Council’s financial performance and investments for the month ending 31 March 2025, and meets Council’s legislative reporting requirements.

Corporate Plan

Corporate Plan Goal: Our outstanding organisation

Outcome: We serve our community by providing this great service

Operational Activity: S28 - Financial and procurement services – financial and procurement management and governance, ensuring effective business management and legislative compliance, coordination and development of Council’s budget process, administration of financial systems, sundry debtors, accounts payable, financial and asset accounting, treasury, procurement, contract and supply functions.

Consultation

Councillor Consultation

Consultation has been undertaken with the Portfolio Councillors, E Hungerford and J Broderick.

Internal Consultation

This report has been written in conjunction with advice from:

· Chief Executive Officer

· Acting Group Executive Business Performance

· Manager Finance.

External Consultation

No external consultation is required for this report.

Community Engagement

No community engagement is required for this report.

Legal

This report ensures that Council complies with its legislative obligations with respect to financial reporting in accordance with Section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Investment of funds is in accordance with the provisions of the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 and the associated Regulations and the Local Government Act 2009.

Policy

Sunshine Coast Council’s 2024-25 Investment Policy, and

Sunshine Coast Council’s 2024-25 Debt Policy.

Risk

The 2024-25 budget has been developed to ensure long term financial sustainability for the Sunshine Coast region. A key element to long term financial sustainability is achieving the targeted operating result.

Council’s operating result includes savings initiatives of $9.9 million, with $8.1 million attributed to the Employee Vacancy Rate. Failure to achieve the budgeted operating result will negatively impact Council’s financial sustainability both in the short term and long term.

Continued monitoring of the delivery of the capital works program within budgeted scope and cost.

Previous Council Resolution

Ordinary Meeting 27 March 2025 (OM25/19)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Budget Review 3 2024-25”

(b) adopt Appendix A as tabled, pursuant to sections 169 and 170 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council’s amended budget for 2024-25 financial year incorporating:

(i) the statement of income and expenditure

(ii) the statement of financial position

(iii) the statements of changes in equity

(iv) the statement of cash flow

(v) the relevant measures of financial sustainability

(vi) the long-term financial forecast

(vii) Council’s 2024-25 Capital Works Program, endorse the indicative four-year program for the period 2026 to 2029, and note the five-year program for the period 2030 to 2034

(c) note the following documentation applies as adopted December 2024

(i) the Debt Policy

(d) note the following documentation applies as adopted 20 June 2024

(i) the Revenue Policy

(ii) the total value of the change, expressed as a percentage, in the rates and utility charges levied for the financial year compared with the rates and utility charges levied in the previous budget, and

(iii) the Revenue Statement

(iv) the rates and charges to be levied for the 2024-25 financial year and other matters as adopted 20 June 2024

(v) the Strategic Environment Levy Policy

(vi) the Strategic Arts and Heritage Levy Policy

(vii) the Strategic Transport Levy Policy

(viii) Prescribed Services Charge Plan (No. 2) 2024-25 Financial Year and

(e) endorse the 2024-25 Minor Capital Works Program (Appendix B).

Ordinary Meeting 12 December 2024 (OM24/124)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Budget Review 2 2024-25”

(b) adopt Appendix A as tabled, pursuant to sections 169 and 170 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council’s amended budget for 2024-25 financial year incorporating:

(i) the statement of income and expenditure

(ii) the statement of financial position

(iii) the statements of changes in equity

(iv) the statement of cash flow

(v) the relevant measures of financial sustainability

(vi) the long-term financial forecast

(vii) Council’s 2024-25 Capital Works Program, endorse the indicative four-year program for the period 2026 to 2029, and note the five-year program for the period 2030 to 2034

(viii) the Debt Policy

(c) note the following documentation applies as adopted 20 June 2024

(i) the Revenue Policy

(iii) the Revenue Statement

(iv) the rates and charges to be levied for the 2024-25 financial year and other matters as adopted 20 June 2024

(v) the Strategic Environment Levy Policy

(vi) the Strategic Arts and Heritage Levy Policy

(vii) the Strategic Transport Levy Policy

(viii) Prescribed Services Charge Plan (No. 2) 2024-25 Financial Year and

(d) endorse the 2024-25 Minor Capital Works Program (Appendix B).

Ordinary Meeting 26 September 2024 (OM24/82)

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Budget Review 1 – 2024-25” and

(b) adopt Appendix A as tabled, pursuant to sections 169 and 170 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council’s amended budget for 2024-25 financial year incorporating:

i. the statement of income and expenditure

ii. the statement of financial position

iii. the statement of changes in equity

iv. the statement of cash flow

v. the relevant measurers of financial sustainability

vi. the long-term financial forecast

vii. Council’s 2024-25 Capital Works Program, endorse the indicative four-year program for a period 2026 to 2029, and note the five-year program for the period 2030 to 2034

(c) note the following documentation applies as adopted 22 June 2024

i. the Debt policy

ii. the Revenue policy

iii. the total value of change, expressed as a percentage, in the rates and utility charges levied for the financial year compared with the rates and utility charges levied in the previous budget

iv. the Revenue statement

v. the rates and charges to be levied for the 2024-25 financial year and other matters as adopted 22 June 2024

vi. the Strategic Environment Levy Policy

vii. the Strategic Arts and Heritage Levy Policy

viii. the Strategic Transport Levy Policy

ix. Prescribed Services Charge Plan (No. 2) 2024-25 Financial Year and

(d) endorse the Minor Capital Works Program (Appendix B).

Special Meeting 20 June 2024 (SM24/4)

That Council:

1. STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FINANCIAL POSITION

receive and note Appendix A, pursuant to section 205 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the statement of the financial operations and financial position of the Council in respect to the 2023-24 financial year.

2. ADOPTION OF BUDGET

adopt Appendix A as tabled, pursuant to sections 169 and 170 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council’s budget for 2024-25 financial year incorporating:

i. the statement of income and expenditure

ii. the statement of financial position

iii. the statement of changes in equity

iv. the statement of cash flow

v. the relevant measures of financial sustainability

vi. the long-term financial forecast

vii. the Debt Policy (adopted by Council resolution on 30 May 2024)

viii. the Revenue Policy (adopted by Council resolution on 30 May 2024)

ix. the total value of the change, expressed as a percentage, in the rates and utility charges levied for the financial year compared with the rates and utility charges levied in the previous budget

x. the Revenue Statement

xi. Council’s 2024-25 Capital Works Program, endorsing the indicative four-year program for the period 2026 to 2029, and noting the five-year program for the period 2030 to 2034

xii. the rates and charges to be levied for the 2024-25 financial year and other matters as detailed below in clauses 3 to 10

xiii. the 2024-25 Minor Capital Works Program

xiv. the Strategic Environment Levy Policy

xv. the Strategic Arts and Heritage Levy Policy

xvi. the Strategic Transport Levy Policy and

xvii. Prescribed Services Charge Plan (No. 2) 2024-25 Financial Year.

Related Documentation

2024-25 Adopted Budget

Critical Dates

There are no critical dates for this report.

Implementation

There are no implementation details to include in this report.