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ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held At the Peninsula Palms, Dampier, on 16 May 2011 at 6.30pm ________________________ Collene Longmore CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER No responsibility whatsoever is implied or accepted by the Shire of Roebourne for any act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee Meetings. The Shire of Roebourne disclaims any liability for any loss whatsoever and howsoever caused arising out of reliance by any person or legal entity on any such act, omission or statement or intimation occurring during Council or Committee Meetings. Any person or legal entity who acts or fails to act in reliance upon any statement, act or omission made in a Council or Committee Meeting does so at that persons or legal entity‘s own risk. In particular and without derogating in any way from the broad disclaimer above, in any discussion regarding any planning application or application for a license, any statement or intimation of approval made by any member or Officer of the Shire of Roebourne during the course of any meeting is not intended to be and is not taken as notice of approval from the Shire of Roebourne. The Shire of Roebourne warns that anyone who has any application lodged with the Shire of Roebourne must obtain and should only rely on WRITTEN CONFIRMATION of the outcome of the application, and any conditions attaching to the decision made by the Shire of Roebourne in respect of the application. Signed: _________________________ Ms C Longmore –Chief Executive Officer DECLARATION OF INTERESTS (NOTES FOR YOUR GUIDANCE) (updated 13 March 2000) A member who has a Financial Interest in any matter to be discussed at a Council or Committee Meeting, which will be attended by the member, must disclose the nature of the interest: (a) In a written notice given to the Chief Executive Officer before the Meeting or; (b) At the Meeting, immediately before the matter is discussed. A member, who makes a disclosure in respect to an interest, must not: (c) Preside at the part of the Meeting, relating to the matter or; (d) Participate in, or be present during any discussion or decision-making procedure relative to the matter, unless to the extent that the disclosing member is allowed to do so under Section 5.68 or Section 5.69 of the Local Government Act 1995. NOTES ON FINANCIAL INTEREST (FOR YOUR GUIDANCE) The following notes are a basic guide for Councillors when they are considering whether they have a Financial Interest in a matter. I intend to include these notes in each agenda for the time being so that Councillors may refresh their memory. 1. A Financial Interest requiring disclosure occurs when a Council decision might advantageously or detrimentally affect the Councillor or a person closely associated with the Councillor and is capable of being measure in money terms. There are exceptions in the Local Government Act 1995 but they should not be relied on without advice, unless the situation is very clear. 2. If a Councillor is a member of an Association (which is a Body Corporate) with not less than 10 members i.e. sporting, social, religious etc), and the Councillor is not a holder of office of profit or a guarantor, and has not leased land to or from the club, i.e., if the Councillor is an ordinary member of the Association, the Councillor has a common and not a financial interest in any matter to that Association. 3. If an interest is shared in common with a significant number of electors or ratepayers, then the obligation to disclose that interest does not arise. Each case needs to be considered. 4. If in doubt declare. 5. As stated in (b) above, if written notice disclosing the interest has not been given to the Chief Executive Officer before the meeting, then it MUST be given when the matter arises in the Agenda, and immediately before the matter is discussed. 6. Ordinarily the disclosing Councillor must leave the meeting room before discussion commences. exceptions are: The only 6.1 Where the Councillor discloses the extent of the interest, and Council carries a motion under s.5.68(1)(b)(ii) or the Local Government Act; or 6.2 Where the Minister allows the Councillor to participate under s.5.69(3) of the Local Government Act, with or without conditions. INTERESTS AFFECTING IMPARTIALITY DEFINITION: An interest that would give rise to a reasonable belief that the impartiality of the person having the interest would be adversely affected, but does not include an interest as referred to in Section 5.60 of the ‘Act’. A member who has an Interest Affecting Impartiality in any matter to be discussed at a Council or Committee Meeting, which will be attended by the member, must disclose the nature of the interest; (a) in a written notice given to the Chief Executive Officer before the Meeting; or (b) at the Meeting, immediately before the matter is discussed. IMPACT OF AN IMPARTIALITY CLOSURE There are very different outcomes resulting from disclosing an interest affecting impartiality compared to that of a financial interest. With the declaration of a financial interest, an elected member leaves the room and does not vote. With the declaration of this new type of interest, the elected member stays in the room, participates in the debate and votes. In effect then, following disclosure of an interest affecting impartiality, the member’s involvement in the Meeting continues as if no interest existed. Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO 1 OFFICIAL OPENING ................................................................................................ 5 2 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ........................................................................................ 5 3 RECORD OF ATTENDANCES / APOLOGIES / LEAVE OF ABSENCE .................. 5 4 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ............................................................................. 5 5 PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS ...................................................... 5 6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS ............................................................................................ 6 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PERSON PRESIDING WITHOUT DISCUSSION .............. 6 8 COUNCILLORS‟ REPORTS ..................................................................................... 7 9 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE SERVICES ...................................... 9 9.1 AUDIT & ORGANISATIONAL RISK COMMITTEE MEETING – 27 APRIL 2011 ....... 9 9.2 COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SATISFACTION SURVEY – MARCH 14 TO APRIL 1, 2011 ................................................................................................................. 20 10 FINANCIAL SERVICES .......................................................................................... 53 10.1 10.2 LIST OF ACCOUNTS APRIL 2011.......................................................................... 53 FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31 MARCH 2011 ...................... 67 11 COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SERVICES ....................................................... 85 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 BAYNTON FAMILY CENTRE - CHILDCARE TENDER G14 - 10/11 ....................... 85 ANNUAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT SCHEME ...................... 88 KARRATHA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTRE - NAMING COMPETITION ............. 123 ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP 2011 / 2012 .......................................... 126 WALKINGTON THEATRE OPERATIONS ............................................................ 137 12 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES .......................................................................... 145 12.1 JOHNS CREEK BOAT HARBOUR CAR PARK AND BOAT RAMP. ..................... 145 12.2 12.3 12.4 REVIEW OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACE IN KARRATHA............................................ 157 SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE SUBDIVISIONAL GUIDELINES AND OUTSTANDING WORKS BONDING POLICY. ................................................................................ 170 SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE VERGE BONDING POLICY......................................... 184 13 DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY SERVICES .............................................. 192 13.1 APPLICATION FOR PLANNING APPROVAL P2484 - PROPOSED EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING TRANSIENT WORKFORCE ACCOMMODATION FACILITY LOTS 1072 & 1073 CHERRATTA ROAD, KARRATHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE .... 192 Page 3 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.2 13.3 13.9 NOMINATION OF COUNCILLORS TO DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL 212 OBJECTION TO APPLICATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS LICENCE 47/407 AFFECTING DEVELOPMENT AREA 17 IN PROPOSED SCHEME AMENDMENT 21 .......................................................................................................................... 224 PROPOSED ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BRISTOW HELICOPTER TERMINAL - LEASE AREAS (LOTS) 27 AND 29 AND LOT 1, KARASEK WAY, KARRATHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ................................. 229 PROPOSED EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING WORKSHOP - LOT 18 BAYLY AVENUE , KARRATHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ........................................... 245 REQUEST TO EXCISE PORTION OF SHIRE DRAINAGE RESERVE 41119 TO ENABLE ITS CONTINUED OCCUPATION ........................................................... 254 PROPOSED TRANSIENT WORKFORCE ACCOMMODATION FACILITY AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS - LOT 564 HALL STREET , ROEBOURNE .............. 260 PROPOSED TWA FACILITY - LOT 520 MADIGAN ROAD, GAP RIDGE ............ 280 14 STRATEGIC PROJECTS ..................................................................................... 290 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 REQUEST TO CALL TENDERS - INDOOR PLAY SPACE EQUIPMENT KARRATHA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTRE ....................................................... 290 DAMPIER HIGHWAY STREETSCAPING ............................................................. 293 ROEBOURNE COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT ............... 298 VARIATION TO OPERATING HOURS - WASTE FACILITIES ............................. 351 15 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY ...................................................................... 354 16 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN .......................... 367 17 QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN ....... 367 18 URGENT BUSINESS APPROVED BY THE PERSON PRESIDING OR BY DECISION............................................................................................................. 367 19 MATTERS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS ................................................................ 368 19.1 USE OF RESERVE 45496 FOR SALE OF PERSONAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS ................................................................................................................ 368 20 CLOSURE & DATE OF NEXT MEETING ............................................................. 373 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.8 Page 4 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda AGENDA 1 OFFICIAL OPENING Cr Lockwood acknowledged the traditions of the Ngarluma people, on whose land we are gathered here today. 2 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 3 RECORD OF ATTENDANCES / APOLOGIES / LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councillors: Cr Nicole Lockwood [President] Cr John Lally [Deputy President] Cr Garry Bailey Cr Fay Cechner Cr Harry Hipworth Cr Ben Lewis Cr Joanne Pritchard Cr Evette Smeathers Cr Sharon Vertigan Cr Fiona White-Hartig Staff: Collene Longmore Ray McDermott Ron Van Welie David Pentz Simon Kot Apologies: Chief Executive Officer Executive Manager Corporate Services Executive Manager Infrastructure Services Director Development & Regulatory Services Director Strategic Projects Andrew Ward Director Community and Corporate Services Absent: Leave of Absence: Members of Public: Members of Media: 4 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 5 PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Page 5 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 18 April 2011, be confirmed as a true and correct record of proceedings. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY WITHOUT DISCUSSION PERSON PRESIDING 4/4/11 Nicole Lockwood, Small Business Breakfast Briefing 4/4/11 Pilbara Dialogue Meeting, Port Hedland 4/4/11 PDC Dinner, Port Hedland 5/4/11 PDC Meeting, Port Hedland 6/4/11 Meeting with Mike Hollett and ANZ 12/4/11 Pilbara Regional Council meeting, Perth 12/4/11 Meeting with Penny Bird, Perth 13/4/11 Meeting with Matt Keogh 13/4/11 Meeting with API 13/4/11 Civic Reception for the US Ambassador 15/4/11 Citizenship Ceremony 17/4/11 Anzac Day Ceremony, Whim Creek 19/4/11 Meeting with Brian Pontifex, Perth 28/4/11 PRC Teleconference Page 6 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 8 COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Nil Page 7 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 8 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 9 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE SERVICES 9.1 AUDIT & ORGANISATIONAL RISK COMMITTEE MEETING – 27 APRIL 2011 File No: FM1 Attachment(s) Minutes of the Audit and Organisation Risk Committee Meeting 27 April 2011 Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Author Name: Manager Corporate Compliance Disclosure of Interest: Nil Report Purpose To receive the minutes and consider the recommendations of the Audit & Organisational Risk Committee held on 27 April 2011. Background At the Ordinary Council meeting of 18 April 2011, Council resolved: Res No : 151603 MOVED : Cr Hipworth SECONDED : Cr Lewis That Council: 1. Adopt the following budget amendment which will have nil impact on the estimated budget surplus/deficit for 2010/11. Acc No Job No 460506 946014 460506 946007 460506 946004 Account Description 2010 / 2011 Budget Inc/(Dec) Water Infrastructure upgrades LV Power Upgrade Karratha Airport Car Park (2,000,000) 1,000,000 New Budget Total (1,000,000) (2,000,000) 572,747 (1,427,253) (4,680,000) (1,572,747) (6,252,747) Total (8,680,000) 0 (8,680,000) Reason Car Park upgrade and associated works with design modifications, provisional sum items for paid parking, fencing, lighting installation and works associated with completion of the temporary car park requires a budget variation to reflect the revised project budget. 2. Instruct the Chief Executive Officer to engage an independent audit consultant to investigate the process and financial management of the Karratha Airport Car Park Project; 3. Delegate authority to the Audit and Organisational Risk Committee to: a) Approve the consultant‗s scope of works; b) The appointment of the independent consultant; c) Assist in the audit process; d) Receive the financial audit report and report back to Council its findings; 4. Amend its 2010/11 Budget in accordance with section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995 to include a provision of $10,000 to undertake the independent audit investigation within Governance function 12060090 ―Projects – Executive Services”. CARRIED FOR : Cr Lockwood, Cr Lally, Cr Bailey, Cr Cechner, Cr Hipworth, Cr Lewis, Cr Pritchard, Cr Smeathers, Cr Vertigan, Cr White-Hartig AGAINST : Nil Page 9 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The Audit & Organisational Risk Committee met to consider the appointment of an external consultant to review internal controls and processes related to the Karratha Airport Car Park project. The Committee have reviewed the Consultant‘s scope of works and have approached six (6) consultants seeking quotes to undertake the task at hand. A further meeting will be held with the Audit Committee prior to the May Ordinary Council Meeting to appoint the consultant. Issues The Audit & Organisational Risk Committee discussed the project and scope of works required. The Committee also identified a short list of potential independent consultants suitable to carrying out the prescribed works. A report will be forwarded to the next Audit Committee for consideration of a consultant and their appointment. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Accept the Staff Recommendation; or 2. Not accept the Staff Recommendation Policy Implications There are no policy implications pertaining to this matter. The Committee is acting within its delegated powers as referred by the Council in undertaking this task. Legislative Implications The CEO is obliged as part of their function (Section 5.41 of the LGA) to ensure responsible financial management and proper internal controls are in place to ensure good governance exists. Section 2.7 of the Act refers to the responsibilities of Council: 2.7. (1) (2) Role of council The council — (a) governs the local government‘s affairs; and (b) is responsible for the performance of the local government‘s functions. Without limiting subsection (1), the council is to — (a) oversee the allocation of the local government‘s finances and resources; and (b) determine the local government‘s policies. Regulation 5 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 provides: (1) Efficient systems and procedures are to be established by the CEO of a local government — (a) for the proper collection of all money owing to the local government; (b) for the safe custody and security of all money collected or held by the local government; (c) for the proper maintenance and security of the financial records of the local government (whether maintained in written form or by electronic or other means or process); (d) to ensure proper accounting for municipal or trust — (i) revenue received or receivable; (ii) expenses paid or payable; and (iii) assets and liabilities; (e) to ensure proper authorisation for the incurring of liabilities and the making of payments; (f) for the maintenance of payroll, stock control and costing records; and (g) to assist in the preparation of budgets, budget reviews, accounts and reports required by the Act or these regulations. Page 10 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda (2) The CEO is to — (a) (b) (c) ensure that the resources of the local government are effectively and efficiently managed; assist the council to undertake reviews of fees and charges regularly (and not less than once in every financial year); and undertake reviews of the appropriateness and effectiveness of the financial management systems and procedures of the local government regularly (and not less than once in every 4 financial years) and report to the local government the results of those reviews. Financial Implications To undertake the independent audit, funding of $10,000 has been allocated within the current 2010/11 budget to facilitate this exercise. Conclusion The Committee have followed through with the request of Council to select and appoint a suitable consultant to examine the affairs of the Karratha Airport Car Park Project with the view to a finalised report being presented to Council prior to the June Council Meeting. Voting Requirements Simple Majority. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council receive the Minutes of the Audit & Organisational Risk Committee meeting dated 27 April 2011. Page 11 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – MINUTES OF THE AUDIT & ORGANISATIONAL RISK COMMITTEE MEETING – 27 APRIL 2011 Page 12 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 13 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 14 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 15 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 16 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 17 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 18 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 19 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 9.2 COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SATISFACTION SURVEY – MARCH 14 TO APRIL 1, 2011 File No: CS.98 Attachment(s) 1. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Author Name: Senior Communications Advisor Compliance Disclosure of Interest: Nil Shire of Roebourne – Community Needs and Satisfaction Survey Report Purpose To receive the report (attached) and consider the conclusions of the Shire of Roebourne Community Needs and Satisfaction Survey – May 2011. Background In 2009, the Shire of Roebourne resolved to develop an annual community survey to engage the community and to ascertain the community‘s perception of the Shire‘s performance. The survey, which was run during the period March 14 to April 1, should have been undertaken late in 2010. However, an important reform process was underway at this time, including the development of a Draft Strategic Community Plan (Draft SCP). The Draft SCP had to be completed before the Community Survey to allow the results of the survey to inform the Draft SCP. The Shire approached three (3) consultants seeking quotes to undertake the task at hand. Consultant Geografia was engaged. Overview The web-based survey was designed to capture the community‘s thoughts and aspirations relating to the immediate and future service needs in the Shire of Roebourne. Fly-in/fly-out workers were also targeted. An employee was also engaged, via a local labour hire company, to survey shoppers at Centro Karratha and at Karratha Airport. Two (2) focus group sessions were also run to test the findings of the main survey. In developing the survey, consideration was given to measuring how the community rates the importance of particular services; their perception of the Shire‘s performance in delivering services; and, more broadly, their thoughts on the vision for the future and priority areas. The survey format was designed to: Provide a cost-effective online survey format; Maximise online responses through a short survey with straightforward answers; Allow comparisons with previous Community Satisfaction Surveys; Provide the Shire of Roebourne with a means to rate their performance and prioritise their human and capital resource investments; and Page 20 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Document the most likely way to attract and retain residents. The survey was developed collaboratively by the Shire of Roebourne and Geografia. The Shire provided an initial set of questions which where then revised and modified into an online format. It was piloted in-house and then final adjustments made. The survey was designed in two parts. The first part focused on residents of the Shire of Roebourne; the second, fly-in/fly-out workers (FIFO). The FIFO component was more succinct and centred on improvements that would entice workers to become permanent residents of the Shire. The survey URL link was posted on the Shire‘s website and promoted through advertisements, emails, Facebook and press releases. Some local organisations and companies also facilitated the distribution of the survey to employees via email. Hard copy versions were also made available. A prize was also included to encourage people to participate. In addition, a surveyor was stationed at the Centro Karratha shopping centre and Karratha Airport. The person approached potential respondents with hard copy version of the survey, which were entered online at a later date. 243 surveys were collect via this method. In parallel, two (2) facilitated focus group sessions were held with youth and businesses. Questions were aligned to the main survey but were more opened ended to allow participants to expand on particular issues. The focus groups helped temper the demographic skew in the main survey. Report Outcomes Importance and Performance When comparing respondents‘ rating of importance against assessment of performance, significant relationships were found for just under half of the issues. Streetscapes and verges, town planning and building and recreation and sport facilities had the strongest relationship between how a respondent rated the performance of Council and their view of its importance. Of all of the issues, only cultural and community events had a positive correlation. This means that, of those who think the issue is important, the majority approve of the Council‘s performance in providing the service. Tracking Change In the 2009 survey, 26% of respondents rated the Shire‘s performance as good and 7% as excellent. In 2011 these figures were 32% and 2% respectively. Intention to Stay Of the 421 residents who answered the question, almost half (48%) said they intended to leave within 5 years. Close to one third (31%) don‘t know how long they will stay. Data for the actual length of residency suggests many of the ‗Don‘t Knows‘ may stay for between 3-5 years or longer. The 2008 Karratha 2020 Survey reported similar figures for the intention to stay question. The most striking difference was in the number of people intending to stay for 10+ years. Page 21 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Fly-in, fly-out Over 70% of FIFO workers surveyed had been doing so for less than 2 years, with only 6% having worked for more than 10 years. This reflects other data that indicates turnover is higher in FIFO workers compared to resident employees. Very few FIFO workers (12 or 10% of respondents) had been permanent residents of the Shire. Of these, 8 had been FIFO workers for more than 6 years. Youth Focus Group Youth awareness of future plans are limited and is more likely amongst youth already engaged in other Council processes. Generally most had seen works underway, but were unsure of what was actually occurring. Most youth felt that there was not enough to do in the Shire and that a cinema, bowling alley, dirt bike facilities or games centre would go part of the way towards addressing this. Youth felt that existing facilities were in need of an upgrade. Suggested improvements included shade, lighting, more water fountains, better access to beaches, more concerts/events, better public transport and playgrounds/park improvements. Expanded retail opportunities were also considered a priority by youth and efforts should focus on expanding tourism opportunities (e.g. Museum). Businesses Generally aware of the Karratha: City of the North project and supportive of its objectives but concerned about implementation and funding. Need to ensure the momentum behind current plans to improve Karratha‘s amenity is maintained so that the future vision is fully realised. Businesses are of the belief that the Shire is a supporter of local business and economic development, but feels there is limited information about how local businesses can get involved in or benefit from future plans for Karratha. A local content policy for Shire tenders should be established. Overall Conclusions Overall, the Shire‘s performance has improved since 2009. As with previous surveys the community‘s biggest concerns are health and the costs of living - largely areas that the Shire of Roebourne does not have direct responsibility for. Leisure and entertainment was the third biggest concern – an area that the Shire does have responsibility. Females thought this need would best be met through cafes/restaurants, while males felt it was boating and camping amenity. Other priority areas include community safety and events/activities. More generally youth services, leisure/entertainment, footpaths and cycle ways, parking and streetscapes were areas of poorest performance. Affordability, safety/security, sense of community and health services were areas that had gotten so bad for 10% or more of the community that now may consider leaving. General satisfaction for the City of North vision is high and in keeping with the finding from the Karratha 2020 Vision survey that residents would like to see Karratha grow with expanded services and facilities. Nearly a third of residents don‘t know how long they intend to stay, suggesting that the Shire‘s efforts to improve quality of life can influence future decisions. Of note is Page 22 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda that there has been a decline since 2008 in the number of people who intend to stay for 10 years or more. Addressing the costs of living, followed by investments in local amenity (particularly health services) are the most likely ways to entice FIFO workers, with Dampier and the Karratha CBD the preferred place of residence. Continuing to advocate for improved medical services, being innovative in working to reduce the cost of living and continued investments in improved amenity are obvious Shire priorities. Options Council has the following options available: 1. 2. Accept the Staff Recommendation; or Not accept the Staff Recommendation Policy Implications The Shire already has a Regional Price Preference Policy (CF5). The details of this policy should be communicated to the business community. Legislative Implications There are no policy implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications The financial implications of the report are unable to be determined until Council can review the conclusions of the report and determine what actions to undertake. In summary, the report indicates that since the 2009 Community Survey, most areas which are both important to the community and in which the Shire of Roebourne has underperformed have remained the same since the 2009 Community Survey, when they were first identified as ‗Weighted Top Priorities‘. Significant funding was allocated by the Shire of Roebourne its 2010-2011 Annual Budget to address these ‗Weighted Top Priorities‘ including $66 million in strategic community well-being projects. As a result, it is anticipated that this report will have minimal financial implications for the Shire of Roebourne. Conclusion The report (attached) indicates that the overall, the Shire‘s performance has improved since 2009, but due to the lack of community well-being projects being completed at the time of this most recent survey, ‗Weighted Top Priorities‘ first identified by the 2009 Community Survey should remain as such. Voting Requirements Simple Majority. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council receive and endorse the attached report – Shire of Roebourne Community Needs and Satisfaction Survey May 2011. 2. That Council instructs the CEO to alter the Draft Strategic Community Plan to incorporate key outcomes of the 2011 Community Needs and Satisfaction Survey. 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Background Council has given delegated authority that allows the Chief Executive Officer to approve payments from Council‘s bank accounts either via cheque or electronic lodgement. Issues None. Options Council has the following options available: 1. 2. 3. To adopt the report as is To adopt the report with amendments Not to adopt the report Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications There are no financial implications from this report. Conclusion None. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Trust Vouchers 64 - 70 (Inclusive), Cheque Vouchers 73768 - 73875 (Inclusive) , Direct Debits 13465.1, 13468.1, 13481.1, 13486.1 and EFT10223 - EFT10561 (Inclusive) and Payroll Cheques, totalling $7,422,488.40 submitted and checked with vouchers, be accepted. Page 53 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Chq/EFT 64 Date 13.04.11 Name Annika Moore 65 21.04.2011 Karratha House 21.04.2011 21.04.2011 Banjyma Corporation Phil Davies 68 21.04.2011 Karratha & Senior Association 69 70 EFT10223 21.04.2011 21.04.2011 31.03.11 EFT10224 66 67 Description Cancelled Cheque Amount -250.00 Community Bond Refund Hall Hire 500.00 Aboriginal Bond Refund Hall Hire Cash Bond Release - PA1996 Plus Interest 250.00 26,036.63 Districts Soccer Bond Refund Hall Hire 150.00 Lankester Planning Services Annika Moore Paintball Eruption Bond Refund PA1873 Hall Hire Bond Refund 50% Deposit Paintball 13,013.47 250.00 11,110.00 01.04.2011 Dept Of Housing & Works - Douglas Rent Payroll Deductions 250.00 EFT10225 01.04.2011 Dept Of Housing & Works - Hughes Rent Payroll Deductions 840.00 EFT10226 01.04.2011 Shire of Roebourne Social Club Payroll Deductions 1,446.00 EFT10227 01.04.2011 EFT10228 EFT10229 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 EFT10230 EFT10231 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 WA Local Govt Superannuation Plan K Christensen Mortgage T Swetman Australian Taxation Office Child Support Agency EFT10232 EFT10233 EFT10234 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 British American Tobacco Australia Ltd Woolworths (WA) Ltd Beverley White EFT10235 06.04.2011 EFT10236 EFT10237 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Allied Pickfords Accounts Payable Aerodrome Management Services Pty Ltd Avis Australia Car Hire EFT10238 EFT10239 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 EFT10240 EFT10241 EFT10242 EFT10243 EFT10244 EFT10245 Superannuation Contributions 267,287.73 Home Ownership Allowance Home Ownership Allowance 572.00 555.00 Payroll Deductions Payroll Deductions 163,340.20 290.01 TTI Cigarettes TTI & KEC Kiosk Stock Catering 2,264.21 897.67 2,580.00 Freight For Office Furniture 209.04 Karratha Airport - Aerodrome Annual Technical Inspection Employee Car Hire 6,358.00 501.53 Austral Mercantile Collections Pty Ltd Chefmaster Australia Debt Collection Fees Binliners 80L 994.35 1,113.50 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Corporate Express Australia Limited Transpacific Cleanaway Chandler Macleod K Coombes C Davey Drake Australia Pty Ltd Stationery Karratha Airport & Wickham Library Bin Services Waste Management Labour Hire Refund of Overpayment of Power Usage Reimbursement - Power Usage TTI Casual Staff 3,685.29 1,820.49 47,627.67 267.99 150.00 4,516.72 EFT10246 06.04.2011 Davis Langdon Australia Pty Ltd KELT Project Management Management Services 17,686.01 EFT10247 06.04.2011 Educational Experience Pty Limited EFT10248 EFT10249 EFT10250 EFT10251 EFT10252 EFT10253 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 J Fox Harvey World Travel O Hayward ITVision Just Spectacles Karratha Florist EFT10254 06.04.2011 Karratha Newsagency Services, Cost KEC - Supplies For School Holiday Program Conference Expenses, Reimbursement for Stationery Rebooking Fee Reimbursement For Working With Children Check Synergysoft Tech Support Employee Prescription Safety Glasses TTI Flowers Dampier Library Magazine & Newspaper Subscriptions Page 54 169.40 505.21 110.00 50.00 20,933.00 363.50 360.00 53.70 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10255 EFT10256 EFT10257 EFT10258 EFT10259 EFT10260 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 EFT10261 EFT10262 EFT10263 Karratha Earthmoving & Sand Supplies Karratha Tavern LRW'S Electrical Mercure Hotel - Perth Midalia Steel Woodbrook Road - Hire of Semi Tipper TTI Alcohol Battery Cancelled Cheque Councillors Accommodation Flat Bar Mild Steel, Steel Angles 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Market Creations Pty Ltd WALGA (Marketforce) P McClure Cossack Art Awards 2011 Set Up Online Entry Form And Invitations, SSL Web Server Certificate Advertising Meeting Expenses EFT10264 EFT10265 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 McLernons Supply & Demand - Welshpool New Wave Caterers Planning - Corner Workstation For Staff Catering EFT10266 EFT10267 EFT10268 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Water2Water Parry's Merchants Perth Irrigation Centre Wickham Transfer Station - Service And Repair Water Filtration, KEC Water Cooler Rental TTI Kiosk Stock 3M Gel Joiners EFT10269 06.04.2011 Risk Management Technologies Chem Alert Licence Renewal - 09/04/11-09/04/12 EFT10270 06.04.2011 St Lukes College Hall Hire for Pilbara Multi Cultural Association Harmony Day 19.03.11 EFT10271 EFT10272 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Signswest Stick With Us Sign Studio Stihl Shop Redcliffe Shire Signage Brush Cutter Cord, Sprocket Sleeve, Fuel Pump 7,578.00 761.51 EFT10273 06.04.2011 Technical Imports Supply of Signal Two Wire Transcoders 2,922.43 EFT10274 EFT10275 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 The Royal Life Saving Society Australia TNT Express KAC Oxi-Boot Oxygen Resuscitator, Extrication Collar Freight 1,787.80 604.22 EFT10276 EFT10277 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Truck Centre (WA) Pty Ltd The Retic Shop Battery Isolator Switch Bermad Coil 2.2 Watt, Reticulation Supplies 213.27 6,357.23 EFT10278 EFT10279 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Landmark Limited C Watts EFT10280 06.04.2011 Atom Supply 06.04.2011 Blackwoods Carlyle Ltd) EFT10281 1,567.50 11,573.22 89.95 724.00 142.23 2,167.00 2,963.78 433.70 680.00 960.00 465.05 16,093.25 590.40 5,745.30 264.00 Irrigation Operations Quickbayt 2kg Fly Bait Reimbursement - Catering For Contractor Briefing Riggers Gloves, Disposable Overalls, Plastic Containers 464.51 89.00 Tool Box, Gloves 665.65 103.90 168.61 610.29 (Atkins EFT10282 EFT10283 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Airservices Australia Auslec ERSA Loose Leaf with RDS - 12 Month Amendment Services Only Cossack - Replacement Antennae EFT10284 EFT10285 EFT10286 EFT10287 EFT10288 EFT10289 EFT10290 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Airport Lighting Specialists Pty Ltd Protector Alsafe SGS Australia Pty Ltd Avdata Australia BOC Limited Bunzl Ltd Beaurepaires Karratha Airport - Repairs to the AFRU PAL Safety Equipment 7 Mile Landfill Effluent Pond & Groundwater Testing KTA Avdata Charges Argoshield Universal, Oxygen Toilet Tissue, Foam Soap Replace & Repair Tyres, Wheel Alignments 3,936.90 2,527.91 3,956.70 3,357.14 459.54 1,498.64 11,786.21 EFT10291 06.04.2011 Millars Well Pavilion - Make 8 Padlocks, KTA Airport Cam Lock, Key Cutting 2,300.21 EFT10292 EFT10293 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 BC Lock & Key Wickham Service Station P Bommer EFT10294 06.04.2011 BT Equipment Pty Ltd Battery, Pole Clamps, Battery Holder, Fuse Holder, Washers, Nuts 06.04.2011 Bright Technologies Enable Recruit Licences EFT10295 Fuel Reimbursement for Catering 755.39 138.34 1,540.78 People Page 55 990.00 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10296 06.04.2011 Blue Star (Victoria) Group Book - BSB Numbers in Australia 38.50 EFT10297 06.04.2011 CJD Equipment Supply & Fit New Front Diff Sensor, Lug Nuts, Refund of Overpayment EFT10298 EFT10299 EFT10300 EFT10301 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Centurion Transport Co Pty Ltd Coates Hire Operations Coventrys Chemform Freight KAC - Hire of Diesel Drive Unit Pump UHF Radio, Battery, Safety Equipment Powdered Destainer & Cleaner, Cleaning Supplies 756.33 655.26 1,516.20 935.78 EFT10302 06.04.2011 Cutting Edges Equipment Parts Grader Blades 1,809.50 EFT10303 06.04.2011 Caltex Energy WA (Link Energy Pty Ltd) Fuel 3,681.98 EFT10304 EFT10305 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Shell Company Australia Reliance Petroleum Fuel Fuel 8,547.57 86,337.91 EFT10306 06.04.2011 Cabcharge Australia Pty Ltd Cabcharge Vouchers 190.20 28,201.25 592.56 Of 1,350.36 EFT10307 EFT10308 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Design Interaction DuroTank Cossack Stock The Outback Travellers Guide - The Pilbara Series 3 No 3 1500L Durotanker Fuel Trailer EFT10309 EFT10310 EFT10311 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Donna Duque C D'Ascenzo E & MJ Rosher Pty Ltd Reimbursement - Jewellery Making Supplies for Make A Move Youth Plan Refund of Overpayment Air Filter, Tyres, Bearings, Shim, Lift Pump, Gasket 449.08 53.03 1,717.70 06.04.2011 Scottish Pacific Business Finance P/L (Eyres Safety Optics) Safety Glasses 2,005.47 EFT10313 EFT10314 EFT10315 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Farinosi and Sons (Rtl) Pty Ltd Grace Removals Group Globe Australia Pty Ltd Dunlite Diesel Generator, Fan, Tape Measure, Concrete, Air Compressor Relocation Expenses Spray Nozzles 6,321.68 3,480.92 44.00 EFT10316 06.04.2011 Gemini Medical Centre Karratha Workcover Audio Assessments EFT10317 EFT10318 EFT10319 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 EFT10312 EFT10320 06.04.2011 Geoff Ninnes Fong & Partners Pty Ltd 132.00 Home Hardware KELT Tender - Stage 1 Aquatic Design & Specifications Cancelled Cheque KAC - Cable Ties, Oil, Fuel Filters Hitachi Construction Machinery Bucket Teeth, Filters Clip Assembly 2,751.86 3,971.00 29,392.00 161.35 EFT10321 06.04.2011 Handy Hands Pty Ltd Shire Office & Aged Persons Homes Garden Maintenance EFT10322 EFT10323 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Haines Norton (WA) Pty Ltd Hisco Financial & Management Accounting Workshop S.B Pacific Muslin 2,640.00 534.96 EFT10324 06.04.2011 Hatch Trans T/A Allied Pickfords Relocation Expenses 8,000.00 EFT10325 06.04.2011 Insight Services After Hours Call Centre Services 1,583.01 EFT10326 06.04.2011 EFT10327 EFT10328 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Callcentre Jeff Sykes & Associates P/L Karratha Smash Repairs KEC - Rowing Monitor Repair Replace Windscreen, Chip Excess Keyspot Services Cossack - Keys For Accommodation Rooms, Name Badges 840.50 1,441.92 11,766.91 1,394.80 26.40 Repair, Insurance EFT10329 06.04.2011 Karratha Auto Electrics Rubbish Truck - Repair Air Conditioner, Install Radio & Trip Meter, Battery Isolator Switch EFT10330 EFT10331 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Karratha Country Club Inc Kott Gunning Electricity Usage, Catering Indoor Cricket Facility Opening Legal Advice Page 56 1,013.35 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 06.04.2011 Landgate Consultancy Services - Indicative Valuations for Strategic Industry and TWA Assessments 21,280.34 EFT10333 EFT10334 EFT10335 EFT10336 EFT10337 EFT10338 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Macdonald Johnston Engineering Moxham Motors Momar Australia Mcintosh & Son B Moxham S Mclennan Hydraulic Oil Cooler Assembly, Solenoid, Thermostat Filters 25L Drum of TAG Washers, Nuts, Bolts & Blower Assembly Conference Expenses Reimbursement Miscellaneous Goods 4,840.68 784.85 709.50 1,066.07 317.30 470.10 EFT10339 06.04.2011 Northwest Copier & Fax Services Karratha Airport - Replacement Colour Printer, Toner 1,483.70 EFT10332 EFT10341 06.04.2011 North West Services Amgrow Pty Nuturf) EFT10342 EFT10343 EFT10344 EFT10345 EFT10346 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Neverfail Springwater Pty Ltd Orica Australia Pty Ltd Pilbara Distributors Pirtek Pilbara Tafe Hire of Freestanding HC Water Cooler and Water Bottle Replacement RAC & KAC Gas KAC Kiosk Stock Replace Leaking Fuel Hoses, Hose Assemblies Walkington Theatre Contributions EFT10347 06.04.2011 Department Of The Premier And Cabinet Printing Government Gazette 4,454.10 EFT10348 EFT10349 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Pilbara Newspapers Pty Ltd (Pilbara Echo) Powervac Pty Ltd 50 x Copies Annual Report 2009/10, Advertising Depot - Cleaning Goods 3,431.69 1,652.53 EFT10350 EFT10351 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Pan Pacific Perth Public Libraries We Inc KELT - Accommodation, Meeting Multimedia Equipment Inaugural Biennial PLWA Conference EFT10352 EFT10353 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Quarrian Pty Ltd T/As G & S Transport QANTAS Airways Ltd Hire Prime Mover & Tipper Refund of Overpayment EFT10354 06.04.2011 EFT10355 06.04.2011 Ralph & Beattie Bosworth Pty Ltd Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd EFT10356 06.04.2011 Roebourne Dingo Hire Class A MRWA Road Base - 200 Tonnes Dodd Court Excavate and Remove Rubbish from Drain 06.04.2011 RENE Services Repair Hydraulic Oil Cooler EFT10340 EFT10357 06.04.2011 Tree Shire Tree Pruning & Removal Ltd 62,997.00 ( Biaquatic 360 20L 646.80 Room 41.75 2,563.87 2,100.56 1,537.43 126,420.61 & KELT Cost Management / Quantity Surveying Consultancy Services 2,920.45 280.00 5,280.00 498.96 15,125.00 9,507.55 2,640.00 Engineering 140.80 EFT10358 06.04.2011 RPS Planning Preparation of Internal Project Management Documents - Planning Compliance Project EFT10359 EFT10360 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Amcap (Formerly Skipper Truck Parts) Statewide Bearings Shoe W/Lining, Plate, Clutches, Bolts, Nuts, Brake Parts Bearings, Flat Base, Jockey Wheel, Cylinder 6,685.97 1,435.63 EFT10361 EFT10362 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Kmart Karratha Slater-Gartrell Sports Roebourne & Dampier Libraries DVD's and Books, KEC High Chairs, Prams & Batteries KEC - Tennis Posts With Winder 1,477.60 1,680.80 EFT10363 EFT10364 EFT10365 EFT10366 EFT10367 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 EFT10368 EFT10369 EFT10370 EFT10371 EFT10372 Sunny Sign Company Pty Ltd 3,300.00 Statewide Turf Services Temporary Warning Signs Cancelled Cheque Nortel IP Phone, Cache Battery Cancelled Cheque Shire Mowing 53,996.45 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Swoon Design Studio Steel Cap Recruitment Design and Compilation of Annual Report 2009/2010, Strategic Community Plan Artwork Waste Management, TTI & Admin Labour Hire 9,603.00 11,018.55 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley Corne Snellenburg Tudor House Councillor Registration Fees - Zone Forum Refund Swimming Lessons Banners In The Terrace 2011 Stott & Hoare Page 57 104.50 3,806.00 600.00 160.00 1,234.20 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10373 EFT10374 EFT10375 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Telford Industries Think Security T-Quip Chem-Chlor 10Kg Roebourne Library - Repair Alarm System Drive Belts, Filter, Bolt, Washer EFT10376 06.04.2011 EFT10377 EFT10378 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Tox Free (Karratha) Pty Ltd Tennant Australia Pty Ltd Testo Pty Ltd EFT10379 06.04.2011 UDLA TTI - Collection and Disposal of Cooking Oil 771.41 330.00 486.65 1,322.00 Compressor & Fan Belts Set Testo 174-H Humidity Data Logger - Unit Cattrall Park Upgrade - Consultancy Fees & Travel Costs 5,358.50 Building 06.04.2011 Versatile Products Hollow Wall Anchor, Screws, Clip Pipe, Steel Bracket 216.83 EFT10381 06.04.2011 Westrac Equipment Pty Ltd Service Repairs, Filters, Edge Cutting, Screw, Locknut, Glass 4,923.54 EFT10382 EFT10383 EFT10384 EFT10385 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Wormald Australia Pty Ltd WA Library Supplies Wurth Australia Pty Ltd Webset Security KTA Airport Fire System Testing Hydrants and Pumps, Shire Fire Panel Testing Wickham Library - Stationery Workshop Consumables Karratha Airport Security Services 1,245.40 282.75 325.11 18,881.50 EFT10386 EFT10387 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 EFT10388 EFT10389 EFT10390 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 World's Best Products Pty Ltd A Ward Western Australian Local Government Association Olivia Whelehan Yakka Pty Ltd EFT10391 08.04.2011 British American Tobacco Australia Ltd EFT10392 08.04.2011 Commander Limited EFT10393 08.04.2011 Ispx EFT10380 EFT10394 08.04.2011 Karratha Pty Ltd EFT10395 12.04.2011 Griffin Civil Anti Graffiti Safe Wipes Conference Expenses Executive Assistant Course Refund Swimming Lessons Uniforms TTI Cigarettes 242.22 648.34 2,817.10 108.65 869.00 160.00 33,290.35 3,524.82 Australia Network Charges Public Internet Charges for Libraries, Domain Charges Contracting EFT10396 EFT10397 12.04.2011 12.04.2011 EFT10398 EFT10399 20.04.2011 20.04.2011 EFT10400 14.04.2011 Scott Mcphail Painter & Decorators Siemens Ltd Australian Taxation Office Child Support Agency K Christensen Mortgage EFT10401 14.04.2011 EFT10402 EFT10403 158.00 542.55 KTA Airport - Andover BMS Service & Repairs, Wickham Daycare Plasterboard Replacement, Lighting Tower Repairs, 7 Mile Install Cold Storage Tank, Erect Shade Umbrellas, Install Seepage Drains, Air Conditioner Maintenance, General Repairs Karratha Airport Car Park Expansion Payment Claim 10 429,913.00 Dampier Pavilion, Roebourne Basketball Courts, Roebourne Community Hall - Paint Brick Work With Anti-Graffiti Paint, Roebourne Library Verandah Sanding & Sealing KTA Airport - Checked Baggage Handling System 48,290.00 16,966.36 Payroll Deductions Payroll Deductions 50,391.86 160,534.39 290.01 Home Ownership Allowance 572.00 Dept Of Housing & Works - Douglas Rent Payroll Deductions 250.00 14.04.2011 14.04.2011 Dept Of Housing & Works - Hughes Rent T Swetman Payroll Deductions Home Ownership Allowance 490.00 555.00 EFT10404 15.04.2011 Australian Office FBT - 4th Quarter 2011 EFT10405 EFT10406 15.04.2011 15.04.2011 British American Tobacco Australia Ltd Philip Morris Limited TTI Cigarettes TTI Cigarettes EFT10407 15.04.2011 Scott Mcphail Painter & Decorators Roebourne Community Hall - Paint Walls And Doors Taxation Page 58 118,154.00 1,242.93 1,836.88 15,400.00 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10408 15.04.2011 Karratha Pty Ltd EFT10409 EFT10410 15.04.2011 18.04.2011 Roebourne Volunteer Fire & Rescue WALGA (Marketforce) 907 Walcott Way - Renovation Of Bathroom And Laundry Replace Oven And Reseal Kitchen Benches Housing Renovations, Air Conditioner Replacements, Bulgarra WWP Major Electrical Board Upgrade, 7 Mile Effluent Ponds Repairs & Modifications to Men's Toilet, Lighting Repairs, Shade Structure Repairs, Repair Roof Leak, General Repairs WALGA Social Media Workshop, Advertising EFT10411 18.04.2011 Shell Company Australia Fuel 18.04.2011 Scott Mcphail Painter & Decorators Shire Graffiti Removal Woolworths (WA) Ltd Beverley White Alcohol For Civic Reception, TTI Kiosk Stock, Cossack Cleaning Products Catering EFT10412 Contracting 154,599.57 8,001.70 552.00 Of 8,745.34 19,444.00 EFT10413 EFT10414 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 EFT10415 18.04.2011 EFT10416 EFT10417 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Dept Of Housing & Works - Hughes Rent Allied PickfordsKarratha Baker's Temptation EFT10418 EFT10419 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Karratha First National Real Estate B Lewis 25 Marsh Way Bond Top Up Reimbursement For Pan Pacific Hotel Charges EFT10420 18.04.2011 Jenni Brown Development of Management Plan for Karratha Leisure Centre - Instalment 2 15% Of Total Cost EFT10421 EFT10422 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Corporate Express Australia Limited Chandler Macleod 7 Mile Desk, Stationery Waste Management Labour Hire 2,378.49 28,499.59 EFT10423 18.04.2011 Forte Management Airside Upgrade - Design of RPT & GA Apron East Expansion, water Infrastructure Upgrades 29,741.25 16,624.69 368.28 3,470.41 432.30 225.00 10,002.70 Airport Payroll Deductions Relocation Expenses TTI Kiosk Stock 1,596.51 1,600.00 350.00 6,397.09 2,776.60 500.00 364.89 3,927.00 EFT10424 EFT10425 EFT10426 EFT10427 EFT10428 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 GHD Pty Ltd Garrards Pty Ltd ITVision Just Spectacles Karratha Florist Schematic Design Review Of The Tenderer For The Bulgarra Community Centre, Management of Capital Works Projects Hardi Spray Gun ITVision Project Incidentals Employee Prescription Safety Glasses TTI Flowers EFT10429 18.04.2011 Karratha & Districts Chamber Of Commerce Contribution for the 2010/2011 KDCCI Business and Community Directory EFT10430 18.04.2011 Karratha Hotel Small Business Breakfast Briefing 2,150.00 EFT10431 18.04.2011 Hire Of Semi Tipper 6,600.00 EFT10432 EFT10433 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 EFT10434 18.04.2011 Karratha Earthmoving & Sand Supplies Karratha City Real Estate Karratha Tavern Lil's Retravision Karratha EFT10435 EFT10436 EFT10437 EFT10438 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Leisure Institute Of WA Aquatics (Inc) J Lally M Joyce Crane Hire Poolmart Karratha EFT10439 EFT10440 EFT10441 EFT10442 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Pilbara Iron Company (Services) Pty Ltd Pilbara Real Estate Parry's Merchants Pilbara Holiday Park EFT10443 EFT10444 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 International Sulcon Pty Ltd Shire Housing Water Consumption TTI Alcohol Cossack - Fridge, Shire Housing - Fridge, Gift Voucher 2011 North West Aquatics Seminar Registration Reimbursement for Mileage 19.04.10 - 20.12.10 Crane Hire to Lift Bobcat from Ditch 8 Knight Place Pool Maintenance Shire Electricity & Water Consumption Refund of Duplicate Payment of Invoice TTI Kiosk Stock Accommodation for Andrew Booth Rates Refund Ror Assessment A42087 3 Badock Place Cancelled Cheque Page 59 62.55 19,672.97 3,145.00 180.00 3,114.95 278.77 539.50 8,468.40 121.00 14,420.25 260.00 766.41 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10445 EFT10446 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 The Royal Life Saving Society Australia TNT Express EFT10447 EFT10448 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 EFT10449 1,320.00 2,508.77 Red Book The Retic Shop Pool Lifeguard Re-Qualifications Freight Web Fleetmaster Subscription April 2011 - March 2012 Reticulation Suppliers 18.04.2011 West Pilbara Junior Cricket Association Light Token Reimbursement 1,867.20 EFT10450 EFT10451 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Landmark Limited A Wright SST Enviro Dye Blue 5L Conference Expenses 825.66 271.25 EFT10452 EFT10453 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Airport Lighting Specialists Pty Ltd Protector Alsafe KTA Airport - Supply AFRU Plus PAL Unit Safety Equipment 100.00 476.11 EFT10454 EFT10455 EFT10456 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Abberfield Industries Pty Ltd BOC Limited Bunzl Ltd Karratha Bowling Club - Floodlight Control Unit Shire Gas Toilet Tissue EFT10457 18.04.2011 BC Lock & Key EFT10458 18.04.2011 P Bommer 22b Frinderstein Way - Replace Front Screen Lock & Cut Key, Key Cutting Reimbursement for QANTAS Booking For R Mitchell 1,100.00 2,125.86 Operations 7,342.28 438.39 1,966.15 381.03 581.69 EFT10459 EFT10460 EFT10461 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 BEST Consultants BT Equipment Pty Ltd CJD Equipment Contract Administration For Bulgarra Oval Electrical Upgrade And Floodlighting Project Control Air Con, Tapped Plates, Battery, Nut Oil Sample Bottle Filters, Tank Breather EFT10462 18.04.2011 Centurion Transport Co Pty Ltd Freight 18.04.2011 Coates Hire Operations 7 Mile Equipment Hire, Local History Portable Office Hire 16,288.78 EFT10464 18.04.2011 Coca-Cola (Holdings) Ltd TTI, KEC, RAC & KAC Kiosk Stock 20,511.41 EFT10465 18.04.2011 Coventrys Duraled Combination Lamp, Filter, Safety Triangle, Radio Handpiece 404.19 EFT10466 18.04.2011 Cable Logic KTA Airport - Additional Cabling And Identification Works On FIDS System 2,900.94 23,949.23 1,650.00 80.00 208.10 3,120.50 EFT10463 9,889.75 2,093.07 1,818.29 555.48 Amatil EFT10467 EFT10468 EFT10469 EFT10470 EFT10471 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Coda Studio Pty Ltd CBT Corp Pty Ltd Megan Cherry E & MJ Rosher Pty Ltd Extreme Marquees Baynton West Family Centre - Contract Administration & Flight Reimbursements 12 Month Subscription To govjobs.com.au Refund Of Swimming Lessons Axle, Castor Wheel Marquees Final Payment EFT10472 18.04.2011 Farinosi and Sons (Rtl) Pty Ltd 7 Mile - Timber Handled Square Mouth Shovel EFT10473 18.04.2011 Fortesque Bus Service Pty Ltd Sunday Bus Service 01.03.11 - 31.03.11 3,343.70 1,709.40 880.55 109.38 8,463.40 EFT10474 EFT10475 EFT10476 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Gas City Pest Control Globe Australia Pty Ltd Greenline AG Pty Ltd Millars Well Child Health Clinic - Install Chemical Termite Protective Zone S-Methoprene Sand Granules 20Kg Transmission Belt EFT10477 18.04.2011 GES Consulting Karratha Leisure Complex Project Management Services - Tender Evaluation Stage 1 EFT10478 EFT10479 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 C Gunson Home Hardware EFT10480 18.04.2011 97.10 Hydramet Reimbursement For Purchase Of Gift Vouchers For OHS Initiative Awards Rope Supersilver, Garden Hose Kit, Paint Bulgarra And Gap Ridge WWTP Annual Service Contract 23,857.32 1,000.00 472.67 EFT10481 18.04.2011 Ian Lush & Associates Bulgarra Community Centre - BCA Assessment & Compliance Advice of Tender Document EFT10482 18.04.2011 Karratha Auto Electrics 7 Mile Waste - Investigate Fault In Electro Magnet, Hardwire Electric Bulk Fuel Pump Page 60 60.00 512.36 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10483 EFT10484 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Karratha Country Club Inc Kott Gunning Indoor Cricket Electrical Testing And Inspection Lease for Yaandina Family Centre EFT10485 18.04.2011 Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd End Bit, Filters EFT10486 EFT10487 EFT10488 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Kids Activity And Safety Guide Landgate Steven John La Puma Advertising In Kids Activity And Safety Guide For Nickol Bay Hospital Interim Valuation Schedules & Land Enquiries Rates refund for assessment A88314 14 Curlew St EFT10489 18.04.2011 Metalcom EFT10490 EFT10491 EFT10492 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Emerge Associates Mcintosh & Son C Meehan Wickham Transfer Station - Wet Hire of Hook Truck 05/04/11 6hrs Playground Permanent Play Structures Progress Claim Chute Deck, Shear Pins, Filters Reimbursement For Bags & Folders EFT10493 18.04.2011 Redwave Media Ltd Radio Sponsorship - Cyclone Awareness Segment, Advertising 3,272.50 EFT10494 18.04.2011 Broadcast Australia Pty Ltd Facilities Leasing - SBS Mt Welcome Power Recovery 376.19 18.04.2011 North West Services Blackwood Crescent - Trim And Remove Various Trees 2,535.50 Karratha Leisure Centre Funding Application Partnership Proposal 5,445.00 Hire of Freestanding HC Cooler and Water Bottle Replacement 28.25 EFT10495 Tree 6,127.00 211.86 917.52 544.50 1,424.86 685.83 1,188.00 2,200.00 366.79 154.46 EFT10496 18.04.2011 NS Projects EFT10497 18.04.2011 Neverfail Pty Ltd EFT10498 EFT10499 EFT10500 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 O'Donnell Griffin Pirtek Pilbara Motor Group EFT10501 18.04.2011 Pilbara Copy Service Bulgarra Sporting Precinct - Electrical And Floodlighting Upgrade - 2nd Progress Claim Hydraulic Filter Assembly And Element Air Filters 7 Mile Waste & KTA Airport Photocopier Usage Charges EFT10502 18.04.2011 Pilbara Newspapers Pty Ltd (Pilbara Echo) Full Page Advert In Secrets of Pilbara 2011 EFT10503 18.04.2011 Pindan Pty Ltd Construction of The Baynton West Family Centre Progress Claim 2 EFT10504 18.04.2011 Porter Engineers EFT10505 18.04.2011 Powervac Pty Ltd Review And Draft Shire Of Roebourne Bonding Policies KTA Airport - Tennant 50cm Vac Burnisher, Floor Pads EFT10506 EFT10507 EFT10508 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Paintball Eruption D Pentz Roy Galvin & Co Pty Ltd Final 50% Payment To Paintball Eruption - Make A Move Youth Plan Directors Utility Subsidy PVC Blue Pressure Pipe 11,391.44 1,309.58 212.76 EFT10509 18.04.2011 RoMe Energy Environment Pty Ltd Karratha Leisure Complex - Consultancy On Tender Buildings And Design 2,475.00 5,335.00 Springwater Consulting & 183,725.50 1,033.09 498.70 257.69 1,950.00 1,032,698.93 4,665.21 3,895.00 18.04.2011 RPS Planning Town Planning Services - Development Application Assessment - Project NP40034.00 EFT10511 EFT10512 EFT10513 EFT10514 EFT10515 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Amcap (Formerly Skipper Truck Parts) Statewide Bearings Kmart Karratha Statewide Turf Services Steel Cap Recruitment Master Cylinder, Thrust Bearing, Filter Fan Belts, Bearing Household Goods For Transient House Balmoral Road - Mow Verges And Tree Lines TTI & Depot Labour Hire EFT10516 18.04.2011 Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley Registration For Zone Forum Perth 23.03.11 24.03.11 - Cr Hipworth 300.00 EFT10517 EFT10518 EFT10519 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Schneider Electric Buildings Aust. Pty Ltd Tru Blu Australia Group Timebadge Pty Ltd SOR Admin - Door and Swipe Card System Repairs Hire 2.5T Twin Drum Roller KTA Airport - 2000 x TD-1 Day Badges 896.06 629.75 1,224.74 EFT10520 18.04.2011 UDLA Cattrall Park Redevelopment Stage 4 - Landscape Works Administration And Disbursements 1,946.00 EFT10510 Page 61 528.63 147.33 504.00 16,901.33 7,931.40 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10521 18.04.2011 Versatile Products Building EFT10522 18.04.2011 EFT10523 18.04.2011 Westrac Equipment Pty Ltd Wormald Australia Pty Ltd EFT10524 EFT10525 EFT10526 EFT10527 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 19.04.2011 Downer Edi Works Pty Ltd A Ward Yakka Pty Ltd Amnet It Services EFT10528 19.04.2011 ABC Containers Pty Ltd EFT10529 19.04.2011 EFT10530 EFT10531 EFT10532 EFT10533 EFT10534 EFT10535 19.04.2011 19.04.2011 19.04.2011 19.04.2011 19.04.2011 19.04.2011 Karratha First National Real Estate Karratha City Real Estate Jacquie Lymbery North West Realty Pilbara Real Estate Ray White Real Estate LJ Hooker Karratha EFT10536 EFT10537 EFT10538 EFT10539 EFT10540 EFT10541 EFT10542 Shire Housing Repair Items, Cossack Hasp & Staple Decor Front Windscreen, Cutting Edge Administration Building Monthly Testing Of Fire Panels 752.91 194.91 7 Mile - Wet Hire Of Dozer 24.02.11 - 26.02.11 Cyclone Clean Up Directors Utility Subsidy Uniforms Email Broadband 2+ 9/4/2011 - 9/5/2011 7 Mile - Supply Build and Deliver 5 x 20 ft Sea Containers 27,225.00 Shire Rental Housing Payments 31,135.00 Shire Rental Housing Payments Shire Rental Housing Payments Shire Rental Housing Payments Shire Rental Housing Payments Shire Rental Housing Payments Shire Rental Housing Payments 5,214.29 7,691.42 24,602.74 17,163.69 24,373.05 5,633.33 19.04.2011 20.04.2011 20.04.2011 20.04.2011 20.04.2011 21.04.2011 Peter Hunt Architect Superannuation Fund No 2 AEC Group Ltd R McDermott Pilbara News Beverley White Artistic Merit HR Office Rental Payment Shire Library Services Review Utilities Reimbursement Advertising Catering Walkington Theatre Review - Consultancy Service 2,711.03 14,740.00 1,001.97 5,725.72 700.00 8,958.40 21.04.2011 I Chapman Reimbursement Flight Change Costs Re Slabs and Footings Course 860.00 8,098.20 114.40 217.30 133.03 10,407.50 EFT10543 EFT10544 EFT10545 21.04.2011 21.04.2011 21.04.2011 Karratha Comlec C Meehan D Pentz KTA Airport - Relocate Skywest From Temporary Check-In To Permanent Office Conference Expenses Conference Expenses - Perth Meetings EFT10546 EFT10547 21.04.2011 21.04.2011 Woolworths (WA) Ltd Pindan Pty Ltd Council Refreshments for Electoral Commissioners Meeting, Citizenship Ceremony Catering Bond Refund PA1950 Plus Interest EFT10548 28.04.2011 Karratha First National Real Estate Shire Housing Water Consumption EFT10549 28.04.2011 British American Tobacco Australia Ltd EFT10550 EFT10551 28.04.2011 28.04.2011 Griffin Civil Woolworths (WA) Ltd EFT10552 28.04.2011 EFT10553 28.04.2011 Karratha Contracting Pty Ltd K Christensen Mortgage EFT10554 28.04.2011 EFT10555 EFT10556 811.88 7,942.00 171.29 708.29 79.00 64.90 TTI Cigarettes Karratha Airport Car Park Expansion Progress Claim 11 TTI & RAC Kiosk Stock 1,911.11 889,038.18 912.57 Roebourne Community Hall - Refurbishment - Third Progress Claim, KAC - Remove Old Rigging & Shade Sails From Pool, Shire Housing Renovations, 7 Mile Container Relocations, Bulgarra Oval - Design & Construction of Storage Shed, Indoor Cricket Final Payment Electrical & Lighting, KTA Airport Fire hydrant Relocation & Grey Water Pump Hire, Air-conditioning Maintenance, General Building Repairs 210,337.65 Home Ownership Allowance 572.00 Dept Of Housing & Works - Douglas Rent Payroll Deductions 250.00 28.04.2011 Dept Of Housing & Works - Hughes Rent Payroll Deductions 920.00 28.04.2011 Shire of Roebourne Social Club Payroll Deductions 948.00 Page 62 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda EFT10557 28.04.2011 T Swetman Home Ownership Allowance EFT10558 EFT10559 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 WA Local Govt Superannuation Plan WALGA (Marketforce) Superannuation Contributions Advertising EFT10560 EFT10561 73768 73769 73770 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 Tania Lindau Woolworths (WA) Ltd Shire Of Roebourne Westscheme Rest Superannuation Refund of Excess Cossack Art Entry Fee Processed Via Bpoint TTI Kiosk Stock Payroll Deductions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions 297.00 699.91 1,996.15 2,962.01 771.64 73771 73772 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 Navigator Australia Limited (Aviva Investment Services) MLC Nominees Pty Ltd Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions 1,487.03 809.88 73773 73774 73775 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 Superannuation Contributions Payroll Deductions Superannuation Contributions 305.39 130.50 859.14 73776 73777 73778 73779 73780 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 Mtaa Superannuation Fund Lgrceu LG Super HostPlus Superannuation Health Super Bt Super For Life Axa Australia Amp Life Limited Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions 1,183.48 978.99 811.97 832.65 804.72 73781 73782 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 Australian Services Union (Asu/Meu Div.) Shire Of Roebourne 73783 73784 73785 73786 73787 73788 73789 73790 73791 01.04.2011 01.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.11 06.04.2011 06.04.11 06.04.2011 06.04.11 06.04.11 73792 06.04.2011 73793 06.04.2011 73794 Colonial First State Firstchoice Super Australian Super Telstra Horizon Power Water Corporation Payroll Deductions Payroll Deductions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Shire Telephone Charges Cancelled Cheque Shire Electricity Charges Cancelled Cheque Shire Water Charges Cancelled Cheque Cancelled Cheque 555.00 169,462.67 1,888.05 531.90 755.00 970.37 4,287.01 1,002.18 59,046.65 15,758.65 Alpha First Aid Supplies Pty Ltd Emergency Response First Aid Kit, First Aid Supplies 06.04.2011 Dampier Community Association Lil's Retravision Karratha Annual Community Assoc Development Scheme 2010/2011- Progress Payment 1 Cossack - Fridge 560L, Strategic Projects Digital Camera 06.04.2011 Department Of Racing Gaming & Liquor TTI Liquor License - K Cameron Duty Manager 140.00 73796 06.04.2011 Shenton Enterprises Pty Ltd Drive Tracks Belts For Ultramax Automatic Cleaner 407.00 73797 06.04.2011 Woodside Limited Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A41155 8 Dalton St Karratha 387.75 73798 73799 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Angus And Robertson Karratha Australian Tax College Dampier Library - Books FBT Conference 02.02.11 496.25 396.00 73800 06.04.2011 T Anderson Reimbursement For Completion of RSA And Liquor Licence Training 295.00 750.76 73795 Energy 443.20 38,507.70 1,898.00 73801 06.04.2011 Oleksandra Babych Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A87848 42 Yirrawarri Street Karratha 73802 06.04.2011 Mark Blewett Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A78841 403 Ridge Elbow Karratha 383.63 06.04.2011 Calibre Pty Ltd Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A69777 - 4520 Crane Circle Karratha 280.50 73803 Constructions Page 63 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 73804 06.04.2011 Terence Cronin & Eleanor Rates refund for assessment A70221 20 Bruce Way Point Samson 6720 646.83 73805 73806 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Phillip G Eckford Harvey Norman 73807 73808 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Hendry Group Pty Ltd Jason Signmakers Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A88269 161 Wallaby Street Karratha Cossack - Simpson Front Loader Contractor - Building Surveying Services B Cameron HR - OHS Posters 73809 73810 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 McLeods & Co Barristers And Solicitors Tamara Mertens Legal Advice Refund Swimming Lessons 73811 73812 73813 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Mercure Inn Continental Broome Norwest Craft Supplies Natural Choice Karratha Accommodation I Chapman 13 .03.11 - 15.03.11 KEC - Holiday Program Supplies KEC Kiosk Stock - Protein Bars / Shakes 252.00 53.65 84.00 73814 73815 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Dept Of Planning & Infrastructure - Plates Kristine Pearce SOR Plates 1968R - C Hine Refund of KAC Swimming Lessons (8 x Lessons) 150.00 80.00 73816 73817 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Paul Napier Rio Tinto Raeco Refund Of Plan Search Fee For 181 Thyssen Crescent Dampier Wickham Library - Stationery 66.00 253.43 73818 06.04.2011 Saving Animals From Euthanasia SAFE - Annual Community Sponsorship Final Claim 2010/2011 12,546.60 73819 73820 73821 73822 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 06.04.2011 Saipen Leighton Consortium Darren Sloper Triangle Filtration Wattleup Tractors Refund Planning Fee - Applicant Withdrew P2476 Refund Swimming Lessons Exchange Piston And Spacer Bolt Valve 3-Way Manifold, Pressure Regulator 135.00 80.00 1,190.20 895.90 73823 73824 73825 73826 73827 08.04.2011 14.04.2011 14.04.2011 15.04.2011 18.04.2011 D-Link (DGS-1008D) 8 Port 10/100/1000 Unmanaged Switch, Multi Card Reader Payroll Deductions Payroll Deductions Australia Post Postage - March 2011 Shire Telephone Charges 303.90 1,996.15 2,719.37 1,653.37 1,127.73 73828 73829 73830 73831 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.11 18.04.2011 Harvey Norman Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Australia Post Telstra 3 Hutchison Telecommunications Aust. Horizon Power 357.23 485.00 3,735.98 458.81 1,868.35 80.00 180.71 118,130.04 Water Corporation SES Messaging Service - 26/02/11 - 25/03/11 Shire Electricity Charges Cancelled Cheque Shire Water Charges Building And Construction Industry Training Fund (BCITF) BCITF Receipts - February 2011 111,006.98 18.04.2011 Eaton Building Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A88330 - Lot 427 Nyumari Street Baynton West 379.50 73834 18.04.2011 Karratha Bedding Tea Trolley For Council Kitchen 259.00 73835 18.04.2011 Angus And Robertson Karratha Books - Gifts For New Australian Citizens 836.79 73836 18.04.2011 Phillip Adams Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A79203 - Lot 500 Loft Lane Nickol West 247.50 73837 73838 73839 73840 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Builders Registration Board of WA Dongara Air Charters DCCM Pty Ltd Wayne Evans BRB Receipts - March 2011 Refund Of Duplicate Payment On Inv 58318 Refund Of Overpayment Of Building Licence Refund - R Code Variation Not Required P2486 73841 18.04.2011 Fire & Safety WA Pt Samson VBFB - 1 x Packet Of Yellow Cyalume Sticks 59.18 73842 18.04.2011 Aimee Foan Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A87923 - Lot 279 Gardugarli Drive Baynton West 379.50 73832 73833 18.04.2011 Furniture 35,740.25 & Page 64 3,325.00 22.00 818.18 135.00 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 18.04.2011 Wilfred Hicks Vehicle Crossover Subsidy - A1200 - Lot 778 Sholl Street Roebourne 73844 18.04.2011 McLeods & Co Barristers And Solicitors Legal Advice 73845 18.04.2011 Matthew Lord Rates refund for assessment A14942 86 Berkley Crescent Dampier 6713 73846 18.04.2011 Dept Of Planning & Infrastructure - Plates Plate Number 8655R - Peta Mott 18.04.2011 Lisa Righton Early Learning Specialist Scholarship Program Incentive Payment For 50% Completion 1,000.00 73848 73849 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 Tangent Nominees Pty Ltd Wilsons Sign Solutions Overpayment Of Building Licence Fees Cossack Signs 325.78 7,183.00 73850 73851 73852 73853 73854 73855 73856 73857 73858 73859 19.04.2011 20.04.2011 20.04.2011 20.04.11 20.04.2011 21.04.2011 21.04.2011 21.04.2011 28.04.2011 28.04.2011 73860 73861 73862 28.04.2011 28.04.2011 29.04.2011 73863 73864 73865 73866 73867 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 73868 73869 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 Colonial First State Firstchoice Super Amp Life Limited Axa Australia Bt Super For Life Health Super HostPlus Superannuation LG Super 73870 73871 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 Mtaa Superannuation Fund MLC Nominees Pty Ltd 73872 73873 73874 73875 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 29.04.2011 Navigator Australia Limited (Aviva Investment Services) Rest Superannuation Westscheme Telstra DD13465.1 21.04.2011 DD13468.1 DD13481.1 73843 73847 DD13486.1 495.00 3,754.30 12.62 170.00 Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Horizon Power Water Corporation Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Bucks for Bags Initiative - 16/03/11 Care Donation to Presidents Flood Appeal Shire Telephone Charges Shire Electricity Charges Cancelled Cheque Petty Cash Reimbursement Shire Presidents Flood Appeal - SOR Contribution Shire Electricity Charges Shire Water Charges Payroll Deductions Payroll Deductions Australian Services Union (Asu/Meu Div.) Lgrceu Australian Super Payroll Deductions Payroll Deductions Superannuation Contributions 354.60 87.00 2,653.45 Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions 1,033.22 536.48 555.10 543.58 919.81 Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions 594.77 572.76 Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions 105.65 581.29 Shire Of Roebourne Telstra Horizon Power 4,182.00 91.01 3,437.61 1,264.35 10,000.00 32,302.42 18,466.45 1,996.15 819.90 Western Australian Treasury Corp Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Superannuation Contributions Shire Telephone Charges Loan No. 91 Admin Building Renovations & Loan No. 95 Staff Housing Repayments - Principal & Interest 355,295.16 21.04.2011 Western Australian Treasury Corp Loan No. 96 Cossack Infrastructure Repayment Principal & Interest 66,493.71 28.02.2011 Westpac Corporate Credit Cards Shire Corporate February 2011 17,833.17 08.04.2011 Westpac Corporate Credit Cards Shire Corporate Credit Card Repayments - March 2011 Credit Card Repayments 1,253.65 558.86 1,994.17 554.91 - 17,824.92 6,498,985.80 04.04.2011 04.04.2011 07.04.2011 Shire of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Wages Wages Wages Page 65 3,517.01 375.75 2,896.60 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 07.04.2011 08.04.2011 08.04.2011 11.04.2011 12.04.2011 14.04.2011 18.04.2011 18.04.2011 28.04.2011 Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Shire Of Roebourne Wages Wages Wages Wages Wages Payroll F/E13.04.11 Wages Wages Payroll F/E27.04.11 Total Payments Page 66 2,487.06 3,278.77 2,287.92 1,194.56 1,860.40 445,786.08 2,024.14 5,300.37 452,493.94 923,502.60 7,422,488.40 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 10.2 FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31 MARCH 2011 File No: APR11 Attachment(s) Nil Responsible Officer: Executive Manager Corporate Services Author Name: Management Accountant Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To provide Council with a summary of the financial position as at the specified period. Background In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 and Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, a Statement of Financial Activity is required to be presented to Council as a minimum requirement. In accordance with the regulations, a report must be compiled on variances greater than the materiality threshold adopted by Council of $10,000. With this report being composed at programme level, only a general comment can be made regarding the variances. The Act states that a statement of financial activity, and accompanying documents, are to be; 1) presented to the Council; (a) At the next ordinary meeting of council following the end of the month to which the statement relates; or (b) If the statement is not prepared in time to present it to the meeting referred to in (a) above, to the next meeting of Council after that meeting; and 2) Recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which it is presented. The following table is a summary of the Financial Activity Statement Report compared to the Budget as at 31st March 2011: Year to Date Budget Actual 1 July to 31 March 2011 Variance Operating Expense Current Amended Budget (64,019,589) (37,214,780) (29,813,107) 7,401,673 Operating Revenue 87,511,591 72,257,422 74,648,440 2,391,018 (86,423,694) (53,328,179) (39,885,823) 13,442,356 52,415,886 37,413,764 6,196,944 (31,216,820) 10,053,806 4,465,486 3,395,463 (1,070,023) 404,914 404,914 404,914 0 Non Operating Exp Non Operating Rev Non Cash Items Included Restricted Surplus Page 67 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda BFWD 09/10 Surplus/(Deficit) 10/11 57,086 23,998,627 14,946,832 The financial statements for the reporting period are submitted in the form of: - Financial Activity Statement Report - Operating and Capital Variance Commentary by Programme Area - Net Current Asset Position - Balance Sheet - Cash and Cash Equivalent Note - Schedule of Divisional Financial Activity Options 1) To adopt the report as is 2) To adopt the report with amendments 3) Not to adopt the report Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications As per section 34 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996. Financial Implications The report represents the financial position of the Council at the end of March 2011 with the current budget in deficit to the amount of $57,086. Conclusion None Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That the Financial reports for the period ending 31 March 2011 be received. Page 68 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Shire Of Roebourne Statement Of Financial Activity for the period 1 July 2010 to 31 March 2011 Original Budget Amended Budget Year to Date Amended Budget Year To Date Actual $10,000 or more $ $ $ $ $ Rate Setting Statement Operating Revenues (Sources) General Purpose Funding Rates) Governance Law, Order And Public Safety Health Education and Welfare Housing Community Amenities (excluding Recreation And Culture Transport Economic Services Other Property And Services 4,415,287 94,283 251,007 80,532 150,337 3,837,429 12,000,193 5,083,610 328,357 267,689 94,578 150,337 3,839,442 10,752,678 3,810,043 273,859 235,803 83,338 112,935 1,847,691 8,428,546 4,377,655 172,937 133,389 56,495 64,477 1,573,731 9,617,294 (567,612) 100,922 102,414 26,843 48,459 273,960 (1,188,748) 9,895,765 23,512,455 20,380,533 21,953,548 (1,573,015) 22,640,687 1,294,988 60,100 23,071,304 1,555,579 197,363 16,610,988 1,233,951 178,510 16,507,108 1,242,966 492,838 103,880 (314,328) 54,720,608 68,853,392 53,196,197 56,192,436 (2,996,239) (502,566) (2,249,738) (1,753,954) (1,122,073) (379,193) (2,942,214) (9,708,738) (19,279,423) (16,037,913) (12,083,023) 792,620 (502,566) (2,797,278) (1,796,314) (1,056,965) (395,193) (3,001,650) (9,427,377) (17,135,541) (16,037,162) (12,404,360) 534,817 (383,215) (1,703,204) (1,384,909) (830,026) (304,194) (2,333,155) (7,406,716) (12,360,431) (9,597,905) (1,238,720) 327,695 (388,430) (1,261,260) (1,183,811) (629,474) (220,887) (740,149) (6,217,266) (9,831,837) (7,812,970) (1,337,564) (189,459) - (65,266,215) (64,019,589) (37,214,780) (29,813,107) (7,401,673) Expenses (Applications) General Purpose Funding Governance Law, Order And Public Safety Health Education and Welfare Housing Community Amenities Recreation And Culture Transport Economic Services Other Property And Services Capital Revenue Proceeds From Disposal Of Assets Tsf From Aerodrome Reserve Tsf From Air conditioning Reserve Tsf From MSIS Reserve Tsf From Walkington Theatre Reserve Tsf From Royalties for Regions Reserve Tsf From Plant Replacement Reserve Tsf From Dampier Drainage Reserve Tsf From Infrastructure Reserve Tsf From Waste Management Res Tsf From Housing Reserve Tsf From Parks, Ovals & Rec Facilities Tsf From Information Technology Res Tsf From Public Open Space Reserve New Loans Raised Tsf From Restricted Cash Unspent Grants/Contributions Repayments Of Self Supporting Loans (441,944) (201,098) (200,552) (83,307) (1,593,006) (1,189,450) (2,528,594) (1,784,935) 98,844 517,154 5,926,756 6,033,850 3,634,597 2,585,176 1,049,421 5,173,492 0 0 0 18,066,500 745,977 0 7,751,338 1,302,865 1,604,135 0 0 1,198,000 19,521,304 4,359,188 0 0 0 18,066,500 745,977 0 6,177,090 2,015,446 1,604,135 0 0 1,421,931 17,918,482 4,050,619 0 0 0 11,210,070 0 0 3,030,182 1,302,865 1,604,135 0 0 0 16,110,640 991,498 0 0 0 582,965 0 0 2,757,473 0 0 0 0 325,453 0 3,059,121 10,627,105 272,709 1,302,865 1,604,135 (325,453) 16,110,640 0 5,601 0 5,601 0 5,601 1,434,380 5,523 (1,434,380) - Page 69 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Repayments Of Interest Free Loans To Local Groups 101,536 101,536 99,652 99,652 - 61,397,504 58,449,736 41,048,361 8,782,120 32,266,241 Shire Of Roebourne Statement Of Financial Activity for the period 1 July 2010 to 31 March 2011 Expenses Purchase Of Assets - Land Purchase of Assets - Artwork Purchase Of Assets - Buildings Purchase Of Assets - Equipment Purchase Of Assets - Furniture & Equip Purchase Of Assets - Plant Purchase Of Assets - Infrastructure Loan Principal Repayments Tsf To Aerodrome Reserve Tsf To Air conditioning Reserve Tsf To Dampier Drainage Reserve Tsf To Plant Replacement Reserve Tsf To Walkington Theatre Reserve Tsf To Royalties for Regions Reserve Tsf To Workers Compensation Res Tsf To Infrastructure Reserve Tsf To Waste Management Reserve Tsf To Housing Reserve Tsf To Parks, Ovals & Rec Facilities Res Tsf To Aged Persons Home Reserve Tsf To Information Technology Reserve Tsf To Junior Sport Reserve Tsf To Public Open Space Reserve Tsf To Mosquito Control Reserve Tsf To History & Cultural Publications Reserve Tsf To Underground Power Reserve Tsf To Medical Services Assistance Package Reserve Interest Free Loan Principal Tsf of Unbudgeted Muni Restricted Cash Original Budget Amended Budget Year to Date Amended Budget Year To Date Actual $10,000 or more $ $ $ $ $ (2,389,000) 0 (32,680,244) (536,890) (616,570) (5,588,351) (22,197,855) (1,835,380) (287,295) 0 (732) (41,356) (98) (400,000) (24,128) (918,136) (407,623) (1,488,162) 0 (1,345) 0 (1,542) (12,355) (537) (2,389,000) 0 (27,994,973) (296,668) (620,620) (5,438,135) (20,918,878) (1,835,380) (287,295) 0 (732) (41,356) (98) (16,700,000) (24,128) (3,928,800) (449,601) (1,488,162) 0 (1,345) 0 (1,542) (12,355) (537) (2,389,000) 0 (12,995,194) (289,171) (604,412) (3,696,135) (15,103,500) (1,374,032) (215,469) 0 (549) (31,014) (72) (16,353,331) (18,099) 0 (91,557) (148,626) (126) (1,008) 0 (1,161) (9,135) (27) (1,385,556) 0 (7,134,047) (98,621) (330,615) (2,437,727) (8,015,110) (1,374,034) (413,662) 0 (654) (40,476) (124) (16,548,340) (30,540) (340,915) (192,267) (41,425) 0 (2,000) 0 (2,280) (54,878) (60) (1,003,444) (5,861,147) (190,550) (273,798) (1,258,408) (7,088,390) 198,193 195,009 12,441 340,915 100,710 (107,201) 45,743 - (1,090) (3,985,345) (1,090) (3,985,345) (819) 0 (1,380) 0 - (7,654) 0 0 (1,286,227) (7,654) 0 0 (1,286,227) (5,742) 0 0 (1,286,227) (6,732) 0 (1,434,380) (892,381) 1,434,380 (393,846) (74,707,915) (87,709,921) (54,614,406) (40,778,204) (13,836,202) Depreciation Amounts Set Aside To Provisions 7,798,569 (200,000) 7,798,569 (200,000) 2,479,095 0 1,816,166 0 Accrued Loan Interest (234,685) (234,685) (234,685) (234,685) Accrued Salary & Wages (269,410) (269,410) (269,410) (269,410) 0 (3,506,519) 0 (3,578,613) 0 (1,648,206) 11,441 (1,411,166) 3,587,955 3,515,861 326,794 (87,654) 2,195,236 2,195,236 2,195,236 2,195,236 Income Set Aside As Restricted Funds Adjustment For Non Cash Items Movement in Deferred Rates (Profit) / Loss On Disposal Of Assets Surplus Brought Forward 1 July Page 70 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Amount Raised From Rates Surplus / (Deficit) 18,477,741 18,658,199 404,914 (57,086) 19,061,225 23,998,627 18,456,004 605,221 14,946,832 This statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Operating revenue is above the year to date budget by $2,996,239 which represents a positive variance of 5.63%. Operating Expenditure is under the year to date budget by $7,401,673 which represents a negative variance of 19.89%. In accordance with the materiality threshold adopted by Council for the reporting of variances by programme in the Statement of Financial Activity, the following comments are made to provide an explanation of the above variances. General Purpose Funding Revenue Revenue up of 14.90% ($567,612) due to additional interest on reserves Term Deposits brought to account to March 2011 due to cash flow requirements on major projects $667,010. Interim rates & Instalment notices issued $75,818 higher revenue than budgeted YTD less Excess rates adjustment brought forward of $174,482. Lower than expected Interest on Municipal Investments due to lower interest rates YTD $50,489. Lower than Budget Ex Gratia rates contribution invoiced YTD $60,000. Expenditure Expenditure is showing a variance up of 1.36% ($5,215) which is an immaterial variance to report. Governance Revenue Revenue is down 36.85% ($100,922) which is due to actual variance on Income from Pilbara to Parliament & lower interest on Debtors required to be charged YTD. Expenditure Expenditure is down 25.95% ($441,944) which is due to: 1) $304,694 down on Executive Services Office & Project Expenses, still to be completed. 2) $246,631 down on IT Software, Network Expenses, and Main Computer System upgrade due to work still to be completed in 4th quarter 2011 orders had been placed end 2010. 3) $76,768 down on Karratha Admin Building costs planned in Budget 4) $76,555 up on Employment Costs Corporate Services 5) $62,508 down on Employment Costs Executive due to vacancies, Exec PA, OHS Officer 6) $59,273 down on Office Expenses Corporate Services – Budget Increased in Budget Review 7) $54,361 down on Election & Council members meeting expenses YTD unspent 8) $31,670 down on Employment Costs Strategic Projects, due to Project Manager vacancy 9) $27,969 down on YTD interest repayments on admin building loan due to 30 June 2010 accrual 10) $11,837 down on Leased office & plant expenses for corporate services 11) $392,628 up on Administration costs allocated less Depreciation not yet posted YTD Law, Order and Public Safety Revenue Revenue is down by 43.43% ($102.414) which is due to RTO funding for Community Safety Officer $120,000 not yet received as Budgeted for Sep & Jan agreement has been drafted and invoice raised less $35,940 fees received year to date unbudgeted for Temporary WAPOL Vehicle storage contract. Expenditure is down 14.52% ($201,098) which is due to: 1) $156,838 down on Anti Graffiti Initiatives & Community Safety Budget spread evenly over the year commenced Qtr 2 2) $29,378 down on Animal control costs & admin allocated, Off-road vehicle signage & education Page 71 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 3) $12,175 down on Depreciation 4) $30,265 up on Cyclone Preparation Costs due to increased requirements for clean-up Health Revenue Revenue is down by 32.21% ($26,843) which is due to contribution to medical services package not received from contributors. Expenditure Expenditure is down 24.16% ($200,552) which is due to: 1) $14,207 down on Office Expenses Health Department 2) $16,131 down on MSIS Employment– position was vacant 3) $ 12,504 down on MSIS Retention Payments 4) $118,221 down on Compliance Auditing & Inspections to occurred in third quarter Education and Welfare Revenue Revenue is showing a variance of down 42.91% ($48,459) which was due to Freemasons Aged person unit reimbursement not yet received ($17,966). Also YTD contribution under budget for Early Learning Specialist Scholarship ($29,311) Pilbara Iron made first contribution in November. Expenditure Expenditure is showing a variance of down 27.39% ($83,307) which is due to: 1) $35,051 down on Early Learning Specialist Scholarship expenses as not commenced til 2nd qtr 2) $14,431 down on Aged Person‘s Homes Contribution YTD 3) $10,197 down on Schools Maintenance Assistance 4) $21,082 down on Depreciation & Building Mtce YTD on Day-care Centres Housing Revenue Revenue is showing a variance down of 14.83% ($273,960) due to Profit not yet realised in asset register on sale of staff housing $ 279,702 less additional rent on staff housing $5,741 year to date. Expenditure Expenditure is down 68.28% ($1,593,006) which is due to: 1) $103,013 up on Leased Housing due to paid one month in advance 2) $33,522 down on Interest expense on Staff Housing Loans due to 09/10 accrual 3) $49,536 down YTD on expenses budgeted for property management outsourcing 4) $138,838 down on Staff Housing Op & Mtce Costs Year to Date 5) $136,197 down on Depreciation year to date 6) $1,354,538 down on allocation of Staff Housing costs to be offset against Department Budgets Community Amenities Revenue Revenue has a variance up of 14.10% ($1,188,748) mainly due to: 1) $24,008 up on Domestic Refuse Collection Fees. 2) $33,197 up on Subdivision Clearance Fees 3) $120,626 up on Town Planning Fees 4) $1,350,178 up on budgeted Grants and Contributions ($1.1m received from Finbar towards community projects & $250k from Pilbara Iron towards Planning Compliance Officer funded position) 5) $57,933 down on Industrial/Commercial Refuse disposal Fees (due to closures & volume) 6) $84,615 down on Hazardous Waste disposal fees 7) $37,552 down on Income from Recycling 8) $36,000 down on Litter Initiatives Funding 9) $28,804 down on Industrial/Commercial Refuse collection Fees 10) $10,000 down on Contributions Economic Development from RDA Expenditure Page 72 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Expenditure is showing a variance down of 16.06% ($1,189,450). The main variances are as follows: 1) $ 236,169 down on Litter Control – reduced staff numbers 2) $118,272 down on Drainage Maintenance Costs 3) $79,721 down on Economic Development Employment Costs – To recode from Community 4) $42,358 down on Domestic Refuse Collection – vacant positions in this area 5) $65,668 down on Depreciation not yet posted for waste collection & landfill ops 6) $407,271 down on Refuse Site Maintenance & Refuse Site 7 Mile & Equipment Replacement 7) $201,121 down on Recycling – staff & plant insufficient to undertake 8) $32,810 down on Support Services Planning expenses 9) $19,306 down on Public toilet maintenance costs 10) $40,331 down on Strategic Planning Projects & Development – revised in Budget review 11) $109,179 up on Wickham Transfer station costs – to reallocate costing to 7Mile incorrectly coded 12) $142,516 up on Planning Services Department employment costs year to date Recreation and Culture Revenue Revenue has a variance up of 7.72% ($1,573,015). The variance is due to: 1) $1,547,958 up on Grants and Contributions – (Invoiced earlier than expected; $2M Landcorp contribution for community projects to be revised and projects agreed upon) 2) $116,000 up on Cossack Art Awards Contribution – Invoiced Rio Tinto in advance for 2011 3) $65,684 up on Contribution – St Luke‘s Oval monies returned for project under budget 4) $46,426 up on Lease fees from Telstra towers received. 5) $32,396 up on KEC Programme Income – Attendance has been better than expected. 6) $20,000 up on new grants received Unbudgeted for Dry Season Assistance Scheme 7) $18,514 up on KAC Income YTD despite Pool Closures 8) $120,000 down on Cossack Annual Grant Income not yet received from Heritage Council 9) $54,340 down on Dept Education contribution to Ovals YTD Invoiced Jan-11 lower opex 09/10 10) $37,590 down on Conservation of Cultural Heritage grant expected in 2011 11) $33,269 down on Special Youth Projects Income commenced October 12) $28,500 down on Walkington Theatre lottery west grant not yet invoiced 13) $15,000 down on Community Bus (Public Transport Project) income 14) $17,007 down on Roebourne Pool Income year to date Expenditure Expenditure has a variance of down 20.46% ($2,528,594). The main variances are as follows: 1) $239,379 down on Oval Mtce – occurs in end financial year season 2) $999,289 down on $1m Contribution to Roebourne Youth Centre as budgeted for Dec-10 3) $159,825 down on Parks & Gardens Mtce – due to staff shortages 4) $195,707 down on Karratha Entertainment Centre Expenses 5) $118,379 down on Cossack Operating Expenses – Jan-March Closure 6) $171,666 down on Playground Maintenance 7) $187,922 down on Effluent Tank Mtce – further works pending 8) $169,511 down on Karratha Education Leisure & Training Centre expenses 9) $50,000 down on Roebourne Pool Contrib. to Building Assets 10) $130,959 down on Open Space/ Drain Reserve Mtce 11) $103,000 down on Walking Paths Network expenses to undertake 12) $88,943 down on Depreciation not yet posted YTD on recreation assets 13) $74,270 down on pavilion & halls building costs 14) $50,937 down on Community Bus (Public Transport Project) 15) $65,044 down on providing Community Cultural Schemes expense lower than expected 16) $62,754 down on Special Youth Projects Expense – Reviewed down in Budget Review 17) $45,000 down on Contribution to St Luke‘s Oval 18) $13,400 down on Karratha Library Operations Review costs, due in March. 19) $31,417 down on Roebourne Aquatic Centre Expenses 20) $16,317 down on Conservation of Cultural Heritage Grant, to appoint consultant in October and complete by Feb-11. Page 73 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 21) $15,751 down on Cultural Planning & Development 22) $11,409 down on Interest on Loan repayments Cossack Infrastructure – due to 09/10 Accrual Reversal 23) $20,055 down on Junior Sport Development. 24) $369,796 up on Employment Costs Recreation, Community Development, and History Officers 25) $67,887 up on Employment Costs – KEC – Increased Programme Income 26) $65,572 up on KAC Bldg Mtce – due to closures and tornado expenses 27) $55,396 up on Karratha Bowling /Golf facility expenses Year to Date 28) $18,804 up on Contribution to Walkington Theatre YTD 29) $14,814 up on NAIDOC week expenses – remaining wont be expended til June-11 Transport Revenue Revenue shows a variance down of 0.63% ($103,880). The main variances are as follows: 1) $432,911 down on Karratha Airport & Terminal income (revised in Budget Review due to carpark) 2) $254,453 down on Local Govt Road Grants budgeted to be received earlier 3) $79,633 up on Road to Recovery Project Grants Year To Date 4) $331,246 up on Airport Reimbursement Income for additional income raised on contract changes 5) $342,515 up on Tien Tsin Inne income Expenditure Expenditure has a variance of down 18.60% ($1,784,935) the main variances are due to depreciation on infrastructure assets not yet applied and as follows: 1) $12,697 down on Karratha Terminal Building Mtce 2) $266,000 down on Contributions to Bridge works waiting on main Roads to complete & invoice 3) $159,019 down on Interest on Loan – Karratha Airport – due to reversal of 09/10 year 30 June Interest Accrual YTD 4) $287,787 down on Footpath Mtce 5) $162,431 down on Airside Mtce 6) $141,722 down on Traffic Signs & Control costs 7) $121,880 down on Pastoral Access Rd Mtce 8) $158,180 down on Street Cleaning & Sign Mtce 9) $69,172 down on TTI Kiosk Expenses – due to different purchasing of alcohol range 10) $down on Airport office expenses 11) $19,582 down on Other Roads Expenses 12) $52,780 down on planned Greening of Main Streets Costs 13) $36,950 down on Crossover Contributions 14) $12,130 down on Karratha Drainage Study 15) $25,000 down on Annual Contribution to WAPOL for Narcotic Dog Detection not yet paid 16) $11,250 down on Flight display system maintenance 17) $11,239 down on Depot Maintenance expenses YTD 18) $29,103 down on Airport Security Costs 19) $12,590 down on Roebourne Depot Maintenance 20) $30,259 up on Airport Employment costs 21) $29,590 up on Landside Mtce 22) $55,297 up on TTI Employment costs & Bar Expenses Economic Services Revenue Revenue has a variance up of 0.73% ($9,015). Building Licence fees lower than budget year to date $19,626 less increased Camping Fees at 40 Mile Beach has been received year to date. Expenditure Expenditure has a variance up of 7.98% ($98,844) due to Tourist Centre Contributions not yet brought to Account by March of $34,257 as Budgeted less Overrun in employment costs & office Page 74 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda expenses Building $8,522. expended. Also Apache Energy $145k contribution to 40 Mile Beach not yet Other Property and Services Revenue Revenue has a variance up of 176.08% ($314,328) which is mainly due to additional unbudgeted revenue from supervision charge of subdivisions of $261,286 plus increased Diesel Fuel Rebate received $17,971 & Workers compensation claims above budgeted Income of $40,824. Expenditure Expenditure has a variance down of 157.82% ($517,154). This is mainly due to: 1) $622,783 up on plant costs & ABC allocations – over allocated as per Plant Reserves transfer. 2) $40,641 up on Workers Compensation Claims expenses (offset by claims Income) 3) $58,170 down on Infrastructure Employment costs due to vacancies in Waste, Tech & Works 4) $100,344 down on Tech Serv & Waste Management – Design & Investigations 5) $79,962 down on Works Office Expenses 6) $24,352 down on Workshop Cleaning & Mtce costs Budget Year to Date. Capital Revenue Capital Revenue shows a variance down of 78.61% ($32,266,241) - Transfers from Reserves Year to Date under Budget of $16,861,874 (Royalties for Regions & Infrastructure) Entries recorded to March 2011 below expected due to delay on Capital projects. This has been offset by 09/10 Unspent Restricted Cash brought in. Proceeds from disposal of assets are down by $1,049,421 Year to Date against Budget. New Loan for Underground power $16,110,640 not yet raised as expected 10/11. Capital Expenditure Capital expenditure shows a variance of down 25.33% ($13,836,202). This is mainly due to variances in the following areas: 1) $1,003,444 down on Land purchases as forecast – Council Resolved not to approve BayntonWest lots 2) $3,090,023 down on New Staff Housing Baynton West - $5m order has been placed for construction. 3) $1,072,224 down on Baynton West & Bulgarra Family Centre Buildings – Reforecast in budget review. 4) $2,851,257 down on Airport LV Power & Water Infrastructure upgrade projects behind budget YTD 5) $1,094,993 on Playground Structures against Budgeted Expenditure Months revised to occur in Apr 6) $706,251 Parks – Infrastructure – Cattrall Park Upgrade $2.2m has commenced (architecture only year to date, yet budget spread evenly over the year) 7) $698,950 down on Karratha Youth Centre Building Upgrade revised in Budget Review 8) $1,037,244 Landfill Operations– 7 Mile Liquid Waste Pond Redevelopment under YTD, Litter fencing, Road works 7 Mile & Weighbridge budgeted evenly over the year. 9) $528,390 on various Public Toilets & Recreation Projects –underspent ytd on Portable toilet blocks & Bulgarra Precinct-Electrical Upgrade, Softball Diamonds 10) $651,184 down on new Shire Portable Admin Building project now commenced 11) $581,983 down on Bulgarra Oval upgrade projects – forecast spend aligned in Budget Review 12) $469,114 down on Various Plant & Equip/vehicle Purchases planned for October – Orders now placed, Tech Services, Day care Centres, Executive & Admin, Town planning, Health & Safety 13) $339,895 Community Safety – Infrastructure – CCTV & Security purchases to be scoped & tendered 14) $361,312 Beaches – Infrastructure – John‘s Creek boat ramp car park extension 15) $301,000 down on Roebourne Old Shire office improvements Project budgeted to occur Feb-11 16) $144,294 Furniture & Equipment Purchases – Computers Equipment Ordered arriving Jan-11 17) $223,284 Community Safety – Entry Statement Projects – Tendered & commenced 18) $118,703 Footpaths & Roads & Streets– Infrastructure 19) $147,895 Roebourne Hall aesthetic works to be completed – Orders placed & commenced 20) $111,000 Child Health Clinics – Millar‘s Well & Karratha Clinic Improvements not yet occurred 21) $64,639 down on Bulgarra Day care Centre upgrade 22) $118,391 down on Waste Bldg Improvements & Equipment purchases at 7 Mile Page 75 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 23) 24) 25) 26) $342,428 down on Airport Equipment purchases $34,571 down on Upgrade Effluent Systems $51,622 down on Plant & Equipment Purchases – KAC, KEC & RAC orders placed YTD $224,128 up on Karratha Airport Baggage Handling System & Check-In Building Projects due to timing difference on expenditure. The baggage handling project capital has been completed in the first part of 10/11 Year. Internal Buildings Projects now commenced to cope with growth. 27) $56,925 Town Beautification projects – Pt Samson Entry Statement ahead of budget ytd 28) $228,862 up on Karratha Aquatic Centre Improvements YTD vs Budgeted Monthly Expenditure 29) $466,002 up on Transfer to Reserves for 09/10 Interest Reversal & Interest brought to account YTD Rates Variance shown is $605,221 down YTD after Annual Rates Notices & Budget Review Amendment. Page 76 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Shire Of Roebourne Statement Of Financial Activity for the period ending 31 March 2011 Note 1. Net Current Assets Note Year To Date Actual Brought Forward 1 July $ $ Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents - Unrestricted 7,732,023 (855,230) Net Trust Liabilities in Muni Trust - ATM Floats 47,472 (70,071) (0) 0 Trust - Medical Services Incentive Services Cash and Cash Equivalents - Restricted - LSL & R4R 13,389 355,806 0 344,007 Cash and Cash Equivalents - Restricted - Reserves Cash - Restricted Unspent Grants/Contributions 2 1 76,449,313 1,283,642 63,430,970 1,283,642 Cash - Restricted Unspent Loans Trade and Other Receivables 1 3 942,220 7,414,052 942,220 9,286,635 0 367,309 217,625 300,542 94,535,155 74,950,411 Trade and Other Payables Bank Overdraft 1,852,783 0 5,998,043 2,546,615 Current Portion of Long Term Borrowings Current Portion of Provisions 447,556 2,125,167 1,821,589 2,125,167 4,425,506 12,491,414 90,109,649 62,458,997 (76,449,313) (63,430,970) (1,283,642) Take Out Fully Restricted Cash (Loans) Take Out Restricted Cash (LSL) (942,220) (344,007) (942,220) (344,007) Add Back Non Cash Provisions Add Back Current Borrowings 2,125,167 447,556 2,125,167 1,821,589 14,946,832 404,914 Land held for Resale - Development Costs Inventories Total Current Assets Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Net Current Assets Plus (Minus) Items To Be Excluded Take Out Reserve Funds Take Out Fully Restricted Cash (Grants/Contributions) Net Current Asset Position Note Explanation: 1) Includes amounts received for: - unspent loan monies 942,220 - PDC Hydrology Grant 40,000 - Waterways Grant-St Luke's Oval 45,455 - Roebourne Enhancement Scheme 331,950 - Roebourne Community Recreation Assoc inc Page 77 23,024 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 1,382,649 Page 78 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Shire Of Roebourne Statement Of Financial Activity (con‟t) for the period ending 31 March 2011 2) Reserves, Long Service Leave and Royalties for Regions (R4R – Karratha Leisure Centre) are Cash Backed 3) Includes Outstanding amounts invoiced for: - Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd 112,159 - Airlink Pty Ltd 194,629 - Aurora Algae Pty Ltd 28,326 - Bristow Helicopters Australia 73,409 - Carr Civil Contracting 25,485 - Department of Education 249,726 - Karratha Flying Services 20,350 - Landcorp 2,475,000 - Lyons & Peirce 305,011 - Pilbara Iron Services 302,260 - Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd 204,934 - Tox Free (Karratha) Pty Ltd 243,294 - Transpacific Cleanaway 444,389 - Transpacific Industrial Solutions 62,979 - Wa Police 40,945 - Ziggy Contracting 23,445 Total Trade and Other Receivables (incl above) 6,150,011 Total Rates Debtors Outstanding 1,264,041 Page 79 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Shire Of Roebourne Balance Sheet for the period ending 31 March 2011 2010/11 $ Note 2: Balance Sheet Current Assets Cash On Hand Cash and Cash Equivalents - Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents - Restricted (Trust) Cash and Cash Equivalents - Restricted Trade and Other Receivables Inventories Total Current Assets 89,840 9,868,046 1,299,666 76,805,119 7,408,478 367,309 95,838,457 Non Current Assets Trade and Other Receivables Infrastructure Property, Plant And Equipment Total Non Current Assets 91,731 71,562,722 82,089,515 153,743,968 Total Assets 249,582,426 Current Liabilities Bank Overdrafts Trade and Other Payables Trust Liabilities Short Term Borrowings Short Term Provisions Total Current Liabilities 0 1,852,783 1,308,875 447,556 2,125,167 5,734,381 Non Current Liabilities Long Term Borrowings Long Term Provisions Total Non Current Liabilities 16,367,024 167,490 16,534,514 Total Liabilities 22,268,894 Net Assets 227,313,532 Equity Accumulated Surplus Asset Revaluation Reserve Reserves 139,183,209 11,681,010 76,449,313 Total Equity 227,313,532 Page 80 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Shire Of Roebourne Statement Of Financial Activity for the period ending 31 March 2011 Note 3: Cash and Cash Equivalents $ Municipal Fund Bank Cash On Hand Westpac on call Term deposits – Westpac / WATC Reserves Fund Bank Westpac on call & Term Deposits Westpac -Maxi Reserve Total Cash 89,840 2,738,895 8,428,816 11,257,551 76,449,313 355,806 76,805,119 88,062,670 Page 81 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Shire Of Roebourne Statement Of Financial Activity by Divisions by Activities for the period ending 31 March 2011 Note 4 2010/2011 Budget 2010/2011 Amended 2010/2011 Year To Date Amended Budget 2010/2011 Actual To Date $ $ $ $ Note: Material Variance is Year to Date Amended Budget to Year to Date Actual ( => 10% or => $10,000) CORPORATE & EXECUTIVE SERVICES Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Rates Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for General Revenue Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Corporate Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Project Management Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Information Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Television & Radio Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Members of Council Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Emergency Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Cossack Infrastructure Project Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Executive Admin Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Vehicle Storage Temporary Contract Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Human Resources Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Public Affairs Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Corporate Compliance Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Transformational Process Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Staff Housing COMMUNITY SERVICES 18,303,399 1,981,744 1,290,826 (111,850) (536,389) (19,690) (458,706) 31,666 (1) (1,852,577) 18,888,006 (864,746) 1,189,359 (43,147) (592,814) (19,690) (523,025) 11,666 (1) (1,703,444) 19,366,295 2,351,542 15,217,651 (42,612) (489,864) (16,607) (475,529) 7,567 (66,494) (1,267,716) 18,691,408 2,186,213 488,996 (31,080) (230,978) (13,632) (416,179) 708 (55,085) (980,584) 0 0 0 0 0 (3,046,529) 0 0 (27,569) 0 (170,000) (2,744,823) 0 0 (25,358) 0 0 3,144,569 35,940 (5,623) (30,829) (9,488) 0 (161,322) Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Cossack Art Awards Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Tourism/Visitors Centres Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Aged Persons Housing Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Youth Development Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Other Culture Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Community Development Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Walkington Theatre Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Community Sponsorship Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Daycare Centres Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Child Health Clinics Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Karratha Entertainment Centre Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Karratha Aquatic Centre Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Roebourne Aquatic Centre Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Libraries Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Cossack Operations Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Ovals & Hardcourts Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Karratha Bowling & Golf Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Pavilions & Halls Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Recreation Projects Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Playgrounds Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Medical Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Other Buildings Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Youth Centres (54,493) (499,139) (62,168) (169,250) (163,919) (848,311) (354,777) (650,211) (80,781) (201,032) (1,457,533) (859,140) (186,505) (1,219,486) (494,211) 376,147 (352,745) (721,670) (2,417,762) (254,434) (105,930) (288,353) 0 (79,713) (499,139) (62,168) (149,250) (148,819) (765,085) (354,777) (657,771) (71,881) (203,432) (1,342,493) (865,687) (246,786) (1,231,486) (517,211) (256,493) (352,745) 2,200,467 (1,834,882) (64,434) (105,930) (188,353) (52,068) (37,425) (379,352) (43,179) (100,840) (98,306) (615,476) (278,082) (220,826) (158,091) (179,752) (1,121,554) (1,423,417) (198,410) (908,617) (388,621) 378,757 (279,197) (918,504) (1,115,881) (1,569,161) (79,295) (482,852) 1,161,590 65,472 (336,573) (25,588) (57,004) (64,257) (836,445) (325,386) (158,758) (79,877) (52,213) (924,442) (661,295) (117,293) (874,000) (372,728) (183,651) (330,822) 2,546,397 (652,468) (137,232) (66,807) 3,074 (10,877) Page 82 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Leisure & Learning Precinct 259,975 (230,025) 632,730 (300,829) Shire Of Roebourne Statement Of Financial Activity (con‟t) by Divisions by Activities for the period ending 31 March 2011 2010/2011 Budget 2010/2011 Amended 2010/2011 Year To Date Amended Budget 2010/2011 Actual To Date $ $ $ $ COMMUNITY SERVICES (con‟t) Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Baynton West Family Centre Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Economic Development 0 (228,838) 0 (228,838) 0 (177,732) 0 (56,896) 399,417 (565,612) (1,297,372) 190,640 (588,212) (1,078,540) 114,588 (425,540) (823,910) 89,816 (397,861) 612,030 Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Strategic Planning 0 (226,000) (143,250) (126,483) Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Community Safety (419,905) (392,810) (6,663) (131,007) (1,399,565) (1,445,627) (1,135,853) (1,175,784) 30,090 175,090 328,000 187,533 (1,208,429) 2,954,795 0 (287,186) 2,872,365 (3,707,301) (2,325,140) (285,843) (417,805) (543,975) (55,176) (436,010) (91,007) (633,343) 1,726,223 0 (312,979) 2,795,644 (3,636,415) (2,333,901) (285,843) (417,805) (543,975) (55,176) (443,010) (91,007) 576,387 792,373 22,210 (255,163) 1,797,116 (2,601,114) (674,912) (211,886) (639,712) (891,105) (41,728) (390,136) (443,643) 475,429 2,265,897 707,330 (310,718) (47,088) (2,462,747) (723,003) (76,007) (100,701) (229,713) (40,798) (260,478) (67,235) 0 (1,482,125) 0 (1,482,125) 0 (1,339,985) 0 (1,017,968) 1,589 0 0 3,734,595 375,284 (17,011) 248,784 (624,784) 4,589 0 0 4,150,757 (24,716) (17,011) 199,345 (584,784) 5,448 (59,441) (4,908) 1,333,795 (30,119) (14,609) 110,736 (430,423) (4,729) 800,955 672,595 1,966,608 324,058 (2,602) (2,363,794) (371,955) DEVELOPMENT & REGULATORY SERVICES Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Building Control Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Health Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Town Planning Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Ranger Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Camping Grounds INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Waste Collection Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Landfill Operations Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Waste Overheads Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Depots Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Vehicles & Plant Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Roads & Streets Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Parks & Gardens Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Drainage Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Footpaths & Bike Paths Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Effluent Re-Use Scheme Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Cemeteries Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Public Toilets Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Beaches, Boat Ramps, Jetties Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Town Beautification Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Private Works & Reinstatements Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Works Overheads Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Parks & Gardens Overheads Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Karratha Airport Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Tien Tsin Inne Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Other Airports Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Tech Services Net (Cost) Revenue to Council for Tech Services Overheads Page 83 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 84 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 11 COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SERVICES 11.1 BAYNTON FAMILY CENTRE - CHILDCARE TENDER G14 - 10/11 File No: CM.43 Attachment(s) Nil Responsible Officer: Director Community and Corporate Services Author Name: Manager Community Facilities Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To consider options regarding the tenancy of the Baynton Family Centre Childcare Module, following a formal Tender process. Background At the Ordinary Council Meeting of November 2010 Council resolved under resolution number 151396 to; “4. Approve criteria as detailed in the report for selecting a commercial operator to lease the Childcare Module (Non Retail Lease) for a lease term of 5 years & 5 years; ..... 7. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate lease fees with potential tenants in order to obtain an optimal balance of cost recovery and community benefit, with a further report presented to Council once negotiations have been finalized by the CEO;....” As the projected gross income for the childcare module and the proposed lease fee were both in excess of $100,000, the Local Government Act states a formal Tender process is required. Officers proceeded with the Tender process and the documents were released to the market on the 8th March 2011 and the submission closed on the 20th April 2011. The proposed Lease fee for the childcare module was derived through vigorous market analysis, both nationally for childcare services and locally regarding semi commercial operations. Officer based the fee on 100% of projected annual maintenance and 50% of annual infrastructure costs. Issues The Tender documents were requested by the following organisations. Organisation Childrens Services Support Unit Inc YMCA Mission Australia Child Inclusive Learning and Development Australia Inc. Date Collected 8th March 2011 9th March 2011 11th March 2011 17th March 2011 Following the Tenders formally closing on the 20th April 2011, no Tender submissions were received. Page 85 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Officers have since made contact with the organisations that requested the Tender documents and requested feedback regarding why they did not choose to submit and if they are willing to negotiate with Council regarding the management of the premises. This feedback is detailed in the table below; Organisation Reason not to submit Childrens Services Not a Viable option due to: Support Unit Inc. - Only a 50 place facility - Housing Costs - Projected pricing would be unsustainable - No Need for facility YMCA Current facility (Tambrey only at 60%) Cost of Housing and ability to attract staff Mission Australia Size of the Centre is not financially viable. Ability to attract staff and housing Felt the risk to the organisation given the above comments is too significant to undertake. Child Inclusive Learning Staffing/Accommodation and Development costs and availability Australia Inc. Willing to negotiate with SoR Yes Yes Possibly (admitted there was a huge need) Yes As no submissions were received through formal Tender process Council now has the ability, under Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act, to negotiate with the market. Officers suggest further negotiations with the wider market should be explored for Council to quantify the long daycare need within the community, occasional care, after school hour‘s care and possibly additional playgroups. Additionally Council may wish to consider utilising the facility for alternative purposes for a short term period, for example additional Not for Profit Office Space. The purpose of the facility is ―family‖ orientated, and due to funding commitments and obligations, it would be pertinent to ensure whatever purpose is selected the ―family‖ orientated rationale continues. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to investigate and quantify the long daycare need within the community, occasional care, after school hour‘s care, additional playgroups and Not-For-Profit office space and report back to Council. AND Page 86 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 2. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to commence negotiations with the wider market regarding the original purpose of child care, and report back to Council with findings and recommendation in July 2011. OR 3. To reject all recommendations and provide alternative direction through the Chief Executive Officer. Policy Implications Nil. Legislative Implications Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act Financial Implications Council should note that the conditions originally set out during the Tender process relating to financial responsibilities are unlikely to be retained if Council consider negotiations. Conclusion The management and operation of the Baynton Family Centre – Childcare module was formally Tendered through the months of March and April 2011. Four (4) organisations collected the Tender documents; however no submission were received by the Shire. Council now has the ability through the Local Government Act to act on a variety of options. Officers would suggest negotiating with the market initially to retain the intent for child care type services. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to investigate and quantify the long daycare need within the community, occasional care, after school hour‟s care, additional playgroups and Not-For-Profit office space and report back to Council. AND 2. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to commence negotiations with the wider market regarding the original purpose of child care, and report back to Council with findings and recommendation in July 2011 Page 87 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 11.2 ANNUAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT SCHEME File No: GS.41 Attachment(s) Annual Community Association Development Scheme – Karratha Community Association Responsible Officer: Director Community & Corporate Services Author Name: Community Development Coordinator Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to endorse applications for financial assistance received from the Dampier Community Association, Karratha Community Association, Roebourne Advisory Committee, Wickham Community Association; and the Point Samson Community Association for the Annual Community Association Development Scheme. Background In recognition of the important role that Community Associations play and their ability to forge communities through a variety of events and projects, Council has committed to the provision of support and assistance through the Annual Community Association Development Scheme. Council will allocate funds on an annual basis for the purpose of contributing to named Community Associations. Community Associations are required to present a detailed project brief to Council, depicting project intent, benefit and costing. Funds will be allocated to Associations through a set payment plan detailed in the project proposal. The intention of the funding is to offer financial assistance to facilitate Community Associations in coordinating and delivering strategic, high quality community programs, events and/or services which provide direct benefit to their community. All projects should endeavour to be self sustaining with limited ongoing cost to the Shire (e.g. maintenance). If future costs are required, the Community Association must provide the Shire with a life cycle cost plan and demonstrate how these costs will be met. Issues The Community Development team have liaised with each of the Community Associations to offer support and assistance in completing the applications. However, the application due date was extended twice as each of the Community Associations struggled to submit their applications within the required timeframe for varying reasons. An application is yet to be received from Roebourne Advisory Committee due to Chairman Garry Bailey‘s absence and the Roebourne Advisory Committee has not had a quorum for the April and May meetings. Costing would need to be sought and confirmed for the proposed projects prioritised at the March Roebourne Advisory Committee meeting. Page 88 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Annual Community Association Development Scheme 2011/2012 Applicant Project Funding Category Total Funding Cost of Requested Project Additional Funding Secured 1. Dampier Community Association - Hampton Oval lighting - Jurat Park upgrade Windy Ridge Playground Dampier Sports Club upgrade - Relocate and upgrade Hampton Beach Playground including fencing - Completion of Dampier Lookout upgrade with tourist information map - Relocate CDA notice board and upgrade to lockable cabinet. No ongoing costs have been proposed to council Various $200 000 $200 000 In kind from Rio Tinto in the form of labour and equipment support 2. Karratha Community Association Annual Karratha Community Fun Walk 2012 Community Event $34 550 $18 875 $15 675 3. Roebourne Advisory Committee - Public Toilets in Century Park, Roe Street Community Events/Projects and Lights On Project - Early years playground on the school oval - War memorial No ongoing costs have been proposed to council Various $100 000 $100 000 Nil 4. Wickham Community Association Purchase of digital projection equipment and new seating for Wickham picture garden theatre Facility Development $100 000 $100 000 Nil 5. Point Samson Community Association Community Hall maintenance and enhancement project No ongoing costs have been proposed to council Facility Development $53 511 $53 511 Nil Options Page 89 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Council has the following options available: a) Approve the applications received from Roebourne Advisory Committee and Wickham, Point Samson, Dampier and Karratha Community Associations. b) Approve the applications subject to modifications as deemed by Council c) Reject the applications Policy Implications Policy number CS19 titled Annual Community Association Development Scheme is relevant to this matter. Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications The expenditure is to be factored in to the 2011/12 draft budget process. Conclusion The objectives of the funding is to Assist Community Associations to maximise their development in partnership with the Shire of Roebourne. Provide an equitable means by which Community Associations can access Council funds for their future development. Establish mutually beneficial partnerships between the Shire of Roebourne and the community. Applications shall be considered based on how well they meet the Shire‘s following strategic objectives: o o o o o Creating aesthetically attractive and vibrant towns Facilitating inclusive and engaged communities Building capacity, capability and partnerships across the community Encouraging the building of stable and diverse communities Providing a range of appropriate facilities that reflect the demography of the communities Voting Requirements Simple. Page 90 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That the Council list for the 2011/12 budget consideration the following grants: Annual Community Association Development Scheme 2011/2012 Applicant Project Funding Category Total Funding Cost of Requested Project Additional Funding Secured 1. Dampier Community Association - Hampton Oval lighting - Jurat Park upgrade - Windy Ridge Playground Dampier Sports Club upgrade - Relocate and upgrade Hampton Beach Playground including fencing - Completion of Dampier Lookout upgrade with tourist information map - Relocate CDA notice board and upgrade to lockable cabinet. No ongoing costs have been proposed to council Various $200 000 $200 000 In kind from Rio Tinto in the form of labour and equipment support 2. Karratha Community Association Annual Karratha Community Fun Walk 2012 Community Event $34 550 $18 875 $15 675 3. Roebourne Advisory Committee - Public Toilets in Century Park, Roe Street - Community Events/Projects and Lights On Project - Early years playground on the school oval - War memorial No ongoing costs have been proposed to council Various $100 000 $100 000 Nil 4. Wickham Community Association Purchase of digital projection equipment and new seating for Wickham picture garden theatre Facility Development $100 000 $100 000 Nil 5. Point Samson Community Association Community Hall maintenance and enhancement project No ongoing costs have been proposed to council Facility Development $53 511 $53 511 Nil Page 91 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 - ANNUAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT SCHEME – KARRATHA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Page 92 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 93 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 94 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 95 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 96 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 97 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 98 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 99 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 100 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 101 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 102 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 103 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 104 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 105 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 106 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 107 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 108 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 109 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 110 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 111 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 112 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 113 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 114 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 115 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 116 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 117 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 118 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 119 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 120 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 121 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 122 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 11.3 KARRATHA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTRE - NAMING COMPETITION File No: CP.99 Attachment(s) Nil Responsible Officer: Director Community and Corporate Services Author Name: Manager Community Facilities Disclosure of Interest: Nil Report Purpose To consider submissions from community members to officially name the facility currently known as ―The Karratha Youth and Family Centre‖ located on reserve 36458 Hillview Road Karratha. Background Council Officers presented a report to Council at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on the 14 February 2011, requesting Council Policy CS9 - Naming of Parks, Reserves and Buildings be waived in relation to the Karratha Youth and Family Centre. The justification for this request was to allow the youth of Karratha to become engaged in the initial stages of the project and sparking youth interest and ownership of the facility. At the February OCM, Council resolved under resolution number 151509: ―That Council instruct the CEO to undertake community consultation in relation to the naming of the Karratha Leisure Complex and the Karratha Youth and Family Centre and waive the applicable selection criteria under Council policy (CS9), with a future report to be presented to Council for consideration and selection of appropriate names for the facilities.” Following this resolution, Officers proceeded with a community competition, advertising in local media and amongst the education institutions. The competition ran for 7 weeks, all submissions were submitted via email. Issues Following the closure of the nomination period on the 30th of April, officers received 7 suggestions. These suggestions, comments and details are presented in the table below; Proposed Name PLAY Town (come, PLAY, connect) Fun World Everyone‘s Place Exhilaration Ada (Iranui) Foster Centre Comments from applicant. In keeping with the new centres relaxed, playful and welcoming atmosphere I believe that the name should be simple, easy to remember and fun. nil nil nil Ada Foster worked in the Pilbara for over 16 yrs, in the fields of Child Protection Services, Volunteer Page 123 Applicant Hunter Greensill Jaimee Hunter Jaimee Hunter Jaimee Hunter Janice Hassack Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Jaburara Junction The Youth Shed Ambulance Officer, and Suicide bereavement councillor. Ada was killed in a vehicle accident last year whilst on duty. This name incorporates the Jen Chandler Aboriginal tribe who resided in the Pilbara. ―saying to your friends – Chelsea Barth meet you at the Shed – (11yrs old) sounds cool‖ Council may wish to manipulate current suggestions to create a different option. Officers suggest Council consider the option of altering ―The Youth Shed‖ option to simply ―The Shed‖ as the facility is not solely for the Youth in its present format. Council should further note future projects and potential duplication of names (i.e. the proposed Mens Sheds). For this reason and the lack of interest from the community in naming this facility, officers recommended the facility be named the Karratha Youth and Family Centre for a period of 12 months and a naming competition run in house once the centre is operational. Options Council has the following options available: 1. To select a name from the below list to officially name the facility located on reserve 36458 Hillview Road Karratha; i. Play Town ii. Fun World iii. Everyone‘s Place iv. Exhilaration v. Ada (Iranui) Foster Centre vi. Jaburara Junction vii. The Youth Shed, or OR 2. To select an alternative name for the facility located on reserve 36458 Hillview Road Karratha. OR 3. To name the facility located on reserve 36458 Hillview Road Karratha ―The Karratha Youth and Family Centre‖ for a period of 12 months and an alternative naming competition be coordinated during early 2012, with a subsequent report present to Council in April 2012 recommending a permanent name. OR 4. To reject all naming options and provide the Chief Executive Officer with further direction towards the naming of the facility located on reserve 36458 Hillview Road Karratha. Policy Implications Page 124 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Council Policy CS9 (Naming of Parks, Reserves and Buildings) was waived under resolution number 151509 at the OCM of February 2011. Legislative Implications Nil Financial Implications A $400 gift was promoted as a prize to the winning applicant. Officers recommend this is not allocated. Conclusion Officers coordinated a 7 week naming competition in relation to the facility currently known as the ―Karratha Youth and Family Centre‖. All submission have been collated and included in this report for Council‘s consideration. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council name the facility located on reserve 36458 Hillview Road Karratha “The Karratha Youth and Family Centre” for a period of 12 months and an alternative naming competition is coordinated during early 2012, with a subsequent report present to Council in April 2012 recommending a permanent name. Page 125 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 11.4 ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP 2011 / 2012 File No: GS.41 Attachment(s) NIL Responsible Officer: Director Community and Corporate Services Author Name: Community Development Officer Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE Council‘s endorsement of the Officer‘s recommendations regarding the applications received for the Annual Community Sponsorship program. Background Council currently administers the Annual Community Sponsorship as per its Donations, Sponsorships and Community Funding Policy. Applications for the 2011 / 2012 Annual Community Sponsorship were recently advertised with applications closing on Wednesday, 27th April 2011. The Community Funding Reference Group has met and discussed the applications in detail. Issues The Community Reference Group received a total of 30 Annual Community Sponsorship applications, with a total request amount of $524,963.00. Officers have included a draft budget allocation of $200,000.00 in the 2011/2012 draft budget. The 2010 / 2011 total amount for recommended annual funding applications was $152,961.00. The following table lists the applications received, what the monies were requested for, the amount requested and the recommendation of the Community Funding Reference Group. Page 126 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Annual Community Sponsorship 2011/2012 APPLICANT Request Amount Requested Amount Recommend ed Priority Reference Comments Dance Karratha #01 SoR to cover the costs of 20 dance scholarships for families who are experiencing financial hardship. Dance Kix is recognised as one of Karratha‘s most prominent dance schools. With over four hundred students and only three teachers, the demand is very high and continually growing. SoR to cover the costs of purchasing new equipment such as first aid kits, Generators for emergency lighting situations, traffic management and navigation equipment. The Roebourne District SES unit play a vital role in supporting other emergency services and also providing services themselves. $7480.00 (20 participants @ $374.00 per year) $7480.00 2 = MEDIUM Recommended to approve. First time application. Conditions of approval will require Dance Kix to submit criteria that has been adopted to demonstrate students are experiencing financial hardship. $5,000.00 $5000.00 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve. Kix Roebourne District SES Unit #02 Page 127 Group Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Pilbara Community Legal Service #03 SoR to cover costs associated with facilitating a domestic violence rally and workshops. Pilbara Community Legal Service are a NFP organisation who deliver a range of free services including financial and legal advice as well as housing support and domestic violence advocacy. SoR to cover the costs of building insurances to keep costs down to benefit NFP organisations etc. SoR to cover the costs of erecting a shade sail at the rear of the centre so children can utilise the outside space. $4,000.00 $4000.00 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve. Please note: funds were approved in the 2010/2011 round and had to be forfeited due to staffing issues. $5,540.02 $5540.02 2 = MEDIUM Recommended to approve. Please note: funds were approved in 2010/2011 and have been fully acquitted. $2,750.00 $2750.00 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve. Nor West Jockey Club #06 SoR to contribute towards the costs of Family Day, running costs including bar staff hire, repairs and maintenance, tip fees, general prize money and Harding Cup prize money. $39,665.00 $13,665.00 2 = MEDIUM Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. #07 SoR to cover costs associated with coordinating the Business Excellence Awards. $2,500.00 $2,500.00 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve. Prize money of $10,000.00 for the Harding Cup and $3,665.00 to cover the cost of tip fees. Annual application 2010/2011 application has been fully acquitted. Conditions will include that the Harding cup be named ―Shire of Roebourne Harding Cup‖ Recommended to approve. Annual application 2010/2011 application has been fully acquitted. Conditions will include that the SoR request to sponsor the category ―Best Home Based Business‖ to compliment the SoR Economic Development strategy. Welcome Lotteries House #04 Children‟s Services Support Unit WA – Dampier Early Learning Centre #05 Page 128 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) #08 SoR costs with Book audit also costs. to cover associated Insurances, keeping, fees and veterinary $45,200.00 $25,200.00 2 = MEDIUM Karratha BMX Club #09 SoR to cover costs associated with resurfacing the race track (especially corners). Karratha BMX Club is the only track in the SoR and has over 160 members and has been running successfully for over thirty years. SoR to cover costs of sending top dart players to Port Hedland for the Annual Pilbara Championships. Costs include accommodation, transport, trophies and badges. SoR to cover costs associated with refurbishing the gym centre. This includes replacing the carpet, painting the interior, replacing the gym equipment, installing new mirrors and security cameras. $10,000.00 $10,000.00 1 = HIGH SoR to co-fund coordination of the project, including accommodation and food for riders, Guernseys and incidentals. $5,000.00 Karratha Dampier Ladies Dart Association Inc. #10 Wickham Gym Club Inc. #11 Karratha to Broome Bike Ride (WA Policy Legacy) #12 $15,000.00 $56,000.00 In 2010/2011, SAFE were approved $21,530.00 to cover employment and administration costs. The funding has been fully acquitted. Recommended to approve $20,000.00 to cover veterinary bills as well as $2500.00 for accounting, bookkeeping and audit fees and $2700.00 for Insurances. Recommended to approve. Not Recommended to approve $7,200.00 as application is retrospective. $23,720.00 Page 129 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve $23,720.00 for costs of replacing gym equipment and installing new mirrors. Please Note: The gym located in the Lifestyle centre will be relocated to the new Recreational precinct but this gym will remain. BM spoke to Rio Tinto and they believe the gym is well utilised and provides equipment (free weights/weights equipment) that the other facilities do not provide. Not Recommended to approve but SoR to provide in-kind support by way of printing promotional material etc. Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Karratha and Districts Blue Light #13 Karratha Baptist Church #14 Karratha Dampier Lions Club #15 Pilbara Multicultural Association Inc #16 SoR to cover the costs for new sound equipment to be purchased. Blue Light works towards fostering a positive relationship between Police and young people in the community. SoR to cover the costs of refurbishing the play equipment located and constructing a shade sail at the church. Karratha Baptist Church has been running for over thirty years in Karratha and has a members based of approximately 470 people. SoR to cover costs of children entertainer and fireworks for the annual FeNaCING festival as well as in-kind sponsorship including rubbish collection, ground markings, toilet facilities, venue hire and lighting. SoR to cover public liability insurance costs as well as costs associated with running events for the multicultural community. Things such as Harmony Day celebrations meet and greets etc. The Pilbara Multicultural Association strives to promote cultural diversity within the Pilbara region. $5,000.00 $5,000.00 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve. Conditions will require a calendar of events from the Blue Light so SoR are aware of when and where events are taking place. $31,188.00 $14,982.00 2 = MEDIUM Recommended to approve $14,982.00 (Play Equipment only) $22,000.00 + In-Kind Sponsorship (figure to be determined) $50,000.00 (Capped amount included InKind component) 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve $50,000.00 for in-kind and cash component. $15,000.00 $15,000.00 2 = MED Recommended to approve. Page 130 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Roebourne St John Ambulance #17 SoR to cover fuel costs for two ambulances to service the Roebourne area. $9,000.00 $9,000.00 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve. Please note: Annual application 2010/2011 application has been fully acquitted. Point Samson Community Association #18 SoR to contribute to costs associated with holding a community barbecue including a mobile rock climbing wall available for two days in the community. Point Samson Community Association is a volunteer run community association with over 200 members. SoR to cover costs of installing and designing historical timeline boards in the Point Samson community. SoR to cover costs associated with the Point Samson Community Association coordinating a Children‘s Cossack Art Award that would be on display at the Point Samson Community Hall. SoR to cover costs of painting the exterior of the building as it is faded and worn from the weather. The sobering shelter provides a low risk strategy for people affected by alcohol addiction. $6,040.00 $6,040.00 2 = MED Recommended to approve. Please note: Point Samson Community Association will be asked to hold their event in collaboration with the Shire of Roebourne‘s Twilight Tunes. Point Samson Community Association #19 Point Samson Community Association #20 Yaandina Family Centre – Sobering up Shelter #21 $12,351.00 Not recommended to approve. Other funding sources to be suggested. $12,406.00 $8,606.00 $20,669.00 $0.00 Page 131 2 = MEDIUM Recommended to approve $8606.00 to cover all materials for the project including painting supplies and boards and banners for displaying the artwork. Not recommended to approve. No return benefit to the Shire of Roebourne. Other funding sources and suggestions to be made. For example, public art project or Urban Art project. Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda LINK (Local Information Network Karratha) #22 The Smith Family #23 Children‟s Service Support Unit WA Inc – Wickham Early Learning Centre #24 SoR to cover costs for annual insurances relating to holding events such as volunteer cover and public liability. LINK aims to provide support for families and community groups by way of workshops and resources. SoR to cover wages and operational costs associated with delivering programs across the Shire of Roebourne. The Smith Family are a national Children‘s charity who has been operating in the Shire of Roebourne since 2007. SoR to cover costs of refurbishing the facility. This includes play structures, storage shed, replacement fencing and landscaping. Wickham Early Learning Centre is the only long day care facility in Wickham and the centre is well utilised. $5,300.00 $5,300.00 $49,000.00 $0.00 $17,774.00 (20% of total project costs) $17,774.00 OR 20% of the total amount of funding secured for the project. Page 132 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve – ongoing application. 2010/2011 funding has been fully acquitted. Not recommended to approve. The Smith Family are a national charity therefore concerns raised about funds staying within the Shire of Roebourne. 1 = HIGH Recommended to approve $17,774.00 or 20% of the project based on the total amount of funding secured. Please Note: Facility is owned by the Shire of Roebourne and a budget allocation of $15,000.00 exists for General maintenance to the facility. The reference group recommend an allocation be made in 2011/2012 budget for building improvements (fencing and storage shed). Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Yaandina Family Centre – Child Care Centre #25 Yaandina Family Centre – HACC #26 Yaandina Family Centre – Youth Services #27 SoR to cover costs associated with upgrading equipment in the child care centre to promote road safety awareness. Costs also to subsidise the fuel for the centre‘s bus so more excursions can occur. Yaandina Child Care is situated in Roebourne and provides 20 long day care places for aboriginal and non-aboriginal children. SoR to cover costs of running an ‗open day‘ in the HACC facility. This will include promotions, entertainment and catering for the day. Yaandina HACC (Home and Community Care) is based in Roebourne and provides services such as meals on wheels, wellbeing checks, income support, transportation and respite and personal care. SoR to cover costs of providing fuel and food for Roebourne programs delivered by Yaandina. Programs include fishing trips, youth leadership meetings and basketball. Roebourne Youth Services work with approximately 200 young people. $16,500.00 $9110.97 2 = MED Please Note: Application was received late. Recommended to approve $9110.97 to cover the cost of the centre equipment only. Building is owned by Department of Child Protection and fees are issues based on the Multi Purpose Aboriginal Child Care Service (fees based on parental/carer income but approximately $250.00 per week, per child) $10,600.00 $2000.00 2 = MEDIUM Please Note: Application was received late. Recommended to approve $2000.00 to cover catering costs only. $22,000.00 $11,000.00 1 = HIGH Please Note: Application was received late. Recommended to approve $11,000.00 to cover costs for fuel and food ($5,500.00 each). Page 133 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Wickham Community Association #28 Wickham Youth Group #29 Swan Districts Football Club #30 SoR to co-fund Australia Day event held in Wickham (entertainment and promotions) as well as covering costs for insurance and registration for local community bus. Wickham Community Association aims to promote and foster social, cultural and sporting activities amongst the community. SoR to assist with costs associated with running events for young people in Wickham. Events include circus school, mini golf, beach volleyball and laser tag. Wickham Youth Group has approximately 65 members who utilise the facility which is open throughout the week. SoR to cover costs of flights and accommodation associated with program delivery. Monies will also be utilised to provide resources to community groups and primary schools. $22,300.00 $7,000.00 2 = MEDIUM Please Note: Application was received late. Recommended to approve $7,000.00 towards the Australia Day event. $19,700.00 $19,700.00 1 = HIGH Please Note: Application was received late. Recommended to approve. Events include: Circus school $1800.00 Mini golf $1000.00 Beach volleyball $2700.00 Laser tag $10000.00 Airfares $3200.00 Accommodation $1000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 2 =MEDIUM Please Note: Application was received late. Options Council has the following options available: a) Approve all applications listed as a high priority (1) at a total amount of $140,744.00 b) Approve all applications listed as a high priority (1) and provide recommendation to the Officers for further medium prioritised projects to be approved to the allocated budget amount up to $200,000. Page 134 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda c) Amend the recommendations of the Community Funding Reference Group as required. d) Reject the applications Policy Implications Policy number CS6 entitled Donations, Sponsorships and Community Grants is relevant to this matter Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications A draft budget allocation of $200,000.00 has been allocated for 2011/12 for this program. Should Council agree to the recommendations of the Community Funding Reference Group then these organisations and recommended funding amounts will be included in Councils 2011/2012 draft budget for consideration and adoption. Conclusion The Community Funding Reference Group has examined all applications and prioritised on a scale of importance to the community, projects that are low, medium or high priority. Officers have a notional draft budget for 2011/12 of $200,000 for this program. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council list for budget consideration for 2011/12 the following non-statutory donations (account 314200): Organisation Amount Requested Amount Recommended Priority Roebourne District SES Unit Pilbara Community Legal Service Children‘s Services Support Unit WA – Dampier Early Learning Centre Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. Karratha BMX Club $5000.00 $5000.00 1=High $4000.00 $4000.00 1=High $2,750.00 $2,750.00 1=High $2,500.00 $2,500.00 1=High $10,000.00 $10,000.00 1=High Wickham Inc. $56,000.00 $23,720.00 1=High $5,000.00 $5,000.00 1=High Gym Club Karratha and Districts Blue Light Page 135 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Karratha Lions Club Dampier Roebourne St John Ambulance Children‘s Service Support Unit WA Inc – Wickham Early Learning Centre Yaandina Family Centre – Youth Services TOTAL $20,000.00 + In-Kind contribution $30,000.00 $9,000.00 1=High $17,774.00 $17,774.00 1=High $22,000.00 $11,000.00 1=High $186,024.00 $140,774.00 $22,000.00 30,000.00 support $9,000.00 + $ In-Kind Page 136 1=High Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 11.5 WALKINGTON THEATRE OPERATIONS File No: CP.166, CS.28 Attachment(s) 1. Walkington Theatre Financial Projection 10-11 2. Pilbara TAFE Correspondence Responsible Officer: Director Community and Corporate Services Author Name: Manager Community Facilties Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To consider a request by Pilbara TAFE to contribute additional funding to the Walkington Theatre operations for the 2010/11 financial year. Background The Shire of Roebourne is currently a party to a joint use agreement with Pilbara TAFE (formally Karratha College), which specifically outlines the following regarding operational costs; - All operational costs are to be shared based on operational requirements, Operational requirements (as per agreement) are 8am - 4pm (TAFE) and 4pm 12am (Shire). This equates to eight hours each or 50% of costs per party. Annual Budgets should be set against the previous year‟s actual budget. On the 18th of April 2011, the Shire received formal correspondence from the TAFE stating they wish to terminate this agreement, allowing the minimum 12 months notice as per clause 15 (b) of the joint use agreement. This correspondence will form a separate report to the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held in June. The Walkington Theatre has been closed since early January 2011 due to water ingress following heavy rain. The impact on the Walkington Theatre has been substantial with severe water damage affecting the majority of the soft infrastructure and the facility has been unable to open and has only recently re-commenced outdoor shows. The Theatre has been unable to generate any income for several months, whilst still incurring unavoidable overhead and administration expenses. The Shire of Roebourne has deficit funded the Walkington Theatre annually for the past 28 years. The 2010/11 annual budget set by the Shire was $390,777 ex GST. In addition to the Walkington Theatre closure, the Karratha Community Library has been closed since early March 2011, due to related issues with the Walkington Theatre. As of the closure date, one staff member has terminated employment, and remaining staff (2 permanent and 1 casual) have been transferred to TAFE duties. Issues Pilbara TAFE have provided Shire officers with a YTD budget for the 2010/11 financial year, and included projections based on planned events and shows. This budget is attached as attachment 1 and outlines a shortfall of $104,224.46, of which requires Page 137 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda funding if the planned events are to be delivered. The basic schedule of events for May/June 2011 is detailed below; - 4-6 movies per month, and 1 event per month. Furthermore, Pilbara TAFE have formally requested Council fund this shortfall outlined in correspondence addressed to the Shire, this is attached as attachment 2. Additionally Council should note officers are currently negotiating with Pilbara TAFE to heavily reduce the annual contribution to the Karratha Community Library based on actual activity. The reduced expenditure correlates back to March 3rd when the Library was officially closed. This reduction correlates to a saving of $98,660.44 over the final quarter of the 2010/11 financial year. Officers recommend TAFE‘S request for $104,224.46 is endorsed in its entirety by a direct reallocation of funds from the Karratha Community Library Contribution account, Student Placement account, Club Development account and Program Consultants – Recreation Facility Planning and Management resulting in no financial impost to Council. Options Council has the following options available: Option 1: Reduce account 330200 of the 2010/11 annual budget by $98,660.44, this being the annual contribution to the TAFE in relation the Karratha Community Library, and reallocate these funds to account 312200 to offset the costs incurred by the Walkington Theatre. AND 2 Reallocate $5,564.02 from the following accounts detailed in the below table to account 312200 to offset the costs incurred by the Walkington Theatre. Account Reallocation Amount 340210 (Student Placement Program) $3000.00 340209 (Club Development) $1500.00 340207 (Consultants – Recreation Facility Planning $1064.02 and Management) AND 3 Approve a budget amendment of $104,224.46 within the 2010/11 financial year to account 312200, supporting ongoing operations of the Walkington Theatre to deliver a minimum of; – – 4 to 6 movies per month, and 1 event per month. Page 138 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda OR Option 2: Reject Pilbara TAFE‘S request for additional funding in the 2010/11 financial year Policy Implications There are no policy implications. Legislative Implications Approval is required for a budget variation through section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995. Financial Implications As of the 3rd May 2011, the Shire of Roebourne budget regarding the Walkington Theatre and Karratha Community Library is as follows, Account Actual YTD Order Total Committed Budget Variance 312200.3601 (Walkington Theatre Contribution) $316,886.43 $73,890.52 $390,776.95 $390,777 $0.05 330200.3601 (Karratha Community Library Contribution) $264,907.56 $66,043.22 $330,950.78 $363,568 $32,617.22 The remaining amount of $5,564.02 is proposed to be reallocated from the following accounts, Account Budget YTD Reallocation Amount Remaining amount Comment 340210 (Student Placement Program) $3000.00 $3000.00 $0 No longer required as Student program did not occur in April/May 340209 (Club $1500.00 Development) $1500.00 $0 No longer required as Club Development position was endorsed and programming will commence in 2011/12. Page 139 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 340207 $8437.40 (Consultants – Recreation Facility Planning and Management) $1064.02 $7373.38 Room within budget due to necessity. Conclusion The Walkington Theatre requires a further $104,224.46 to provide events and programs during the final quarter of 2010/11. These funds can be reallocated from the annual Karratha Community Library contribution, resulting in no additional financial implications to the Shire. Voting Requirements Absolute Majority. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council 1. Reduce account 330200 of the 2010/11 annual budget by $98,660.44, this being the annual contribution to the TAFE in relation the Karratha Community Library, and reallocate these funds to account 312200 to offset the costs incurred by the Walkington Theatre; 2. Reallocate $5,564.02 from the following accounts detailed in the below table to account 312200 to offset the costs incurred by the Walkington Theatre. Account Reallocation Amount 340210 (Student Placement Program) $3000.00 340209 (Club Development) $1500.00 340207 (Consultants – Planning and Management) Recreation Facility $1064.02 And 3. Approve a budget amendment of $104,224.46 within the 2010/11 financial year to account 312200, supporting ongoing operations of the Walkington Theatre to deliver a minimum of; – – 4 to 6 movies per month, and 1 event per month. Page 140 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – WALKINGTON THEATRE FINANCIAL PROJECTION 10-11 Page 141 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 142 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – TAFE CORRESPONDENCE Page 143 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 144 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 12 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 12.1 JOHNS CREEK BOAT HARBOUR CAR PARK AND BOAT RAMP. File No: DP/1/10 Attachment(s) 1. Heritage Survey Area Map 2. Letter from the Department of Transport 3. Johns Creek Boat Harbour Aerial Map 4. Lot 287 Aerial Map 5. Timeline of Events Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Executive Manager of Works Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to consider the offer from the Department of Transport (DoT) to relinquish responsibility for the recreational boat ramp facility and car trailer park within the Johns Creek Boat Harbour precinct. Background Since 2006, the Shire of Roebourne has been negotiating with Government Departments, Community Groups and the Native Title holders to establish a way forward to enable the delivery of two projects, namely, duplication and upgrade of the boat ramp (completed) and the addition of car parking bays for recreational boating owners (pending), located within the Johns Creek Boat Harbour precinct. These projects were to be funded by the State Governments Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS). From the outset, the project has been hampered by a range of constraints in regard to an inability to achieve functional design outcomes within the available land areas, the pressures of growth and increasing demand on the facility, heritage issues (including a section 18 Notice) and more recently, the uncertainty as to the future of the John Creek Boat Harbour itself and the impact of the proposed DoT‘s harbour upgrade on all issues from carparking to heritage issues. (See attachment - Timeline) Discussion At a meeting held between representatives of the Point Samson Community Association and Shire of Roebourne issues associated with the car parking were discussed. A consensus was reached that it would be beneficial that the DoT and the Shire of Roebourne revisit the harbour issues as a matter of priority to investigate all options. This resulted in a letter being sent to the DoT which recommended that discussions be had between the various stakeholders regarding the development of the Johns Creek Boat Harbour. It was advised that it was paramount that these discussions and negotiations be undertaken prior to current Shire of Roebourne capital investment being expended on any parking upgrades, as this could result in little improvement or works being superseded in the future. Page 145 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda These discussions were held in February 2011 which has led to the DoT writing to the Shire of Roebourne (letter attached), in which the DoT advised that it can now access funding directly and therefore it would be possible for the DoT to take over the responsibility for the recreational boat launching ramp and car trailer park. In order to facilitate this outcome, the Shire would be required to support and facilitate the transfer of the existing trailer park (lot 287) to the control of the DoT. Lot 287 is zoned as Conservation, Recreation and Culture (Crown Reserve 39224) with the responsible agency being the DoT however the management order is with the Shire of Roebourne. Financially the Shire of Roebourne budgeted $500,000 within the 2010/11 financial year (account number 943802) for the construction of the Johns Creek Car Park. This figure was based upon total funding from the Shire of Roebournes Infrastructure reserve account. (Account number 438856). An amount of $13,542 was spent on a further Heritage report within the 2010 – 2011 financial year and therefore there is a remaining amount of $486,458 (this capital income can be transferred to the infrastructure reserve account number 438856, which results in a nil affect on the 2010 -2011 financial year budget deficit). Council budgeted $52,000 approximately for the maintenance activities to the three boat ramps (Dampier, Back Beach and Johns Creek) and $12,600 for the Johns Creek Exeloo maintenance within the 2010 – 2011 financial year. Recommended Way Forward Given the impediments and difficulties associated with this project, the fact that negotiations for access to heritage sites is better undertaken at a State Government level in which all issues can be addressed as a whole, and the inevitability that the current recreational boat ramp will be located, it seems reasonable to hand over the responsibility for the recreational boat launching ramp and car trailer park to DoT thereby allowing this agency that will be reviewing the harbour‘s future holistically carriage of the project, design process, implementation, maintenance and management. The Shire would only maintain the current exeloo, maintenance to Honeymoon Road and minor issues as is the current arrangement. Policy Implications. There are no relevant policy implications relating to this matter. Legislative Implications Not applicable. Financial Implications The surplus funding of $486,458 from the Johns Creek Carpark Upgrade (account number 943802), be transferred to the infrastructure reserve (account number 438856), which results in a nil affect on the 2010 – 2011 financial year budget deficit. Options For Council to hand over the responsibility for the Johns Creek Boat Harbours recreational boat launching ramp and car trailer park and be willing to support and facilitate the transfer of the existing trailer park (lot 287) to the control of the DoT. Or, Page 146 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda For Council to apply for a further RBFS grant and re-commence negotiations towards carpark construction (even though these works may be impacted upon by the DoT‘s future harbour upgrade proposals). Conclusion The background information provided at the outset and in the attachment to this report was provided in order that Council can appreciate the difficulties and time delays that have been associated with this project. Given the various impediments and difficulties associated with this project and the uncertainty as to the future of the John Creek Boat Harbour itself, its design, its future growth and the impact of the DoT‘s harbour upgrade on all issues from carparking to heritage issues, it seems reasonable to hand over the responsibility for the recreational boat launching ramp and car trailer park to DoT, the agency responsible for reviewing and determining the future of Johns Creek Harbour and an agency better placed to negotiate and resolve heritage matters. The real financial benefit to Council is being omitted from any future infrastructure improvements and associated costings that may result of harbour development and or structural rearrangement. It is therefore recommended that the Council relinquish responsibility for the recreational boat ramp facility and car trailer park within the Johns Creek Boat Harbour and transfer control of the existing trailer park (lot 287 Crown Reserve 39224) to the Department of Transport (DoT). Voting Requirements Simple OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. Advise the Department of Transport that the Shire of Roebourne is willing to relinquish to the Department of Transport (DoT) responsibility and ongoing maintenance for the recreational boat ramp facility and car trailer park within the Johns Creek Boat Harbour. 2. Advise the Department of Transport that the Shire of Roebourne is willing to support and facilitate the transfer of the existing trailer park (lot 287 Crown Reserve 39224) to the control of the Department of Transport. 3. Advise the Department of Transport that the Shire would continue to maintain the current exeloo, maintenance to Honeymoon Road and minor issues. 4. Advise the Department of Transport access to the boat ramp. that it is to ensure ongoing public 5. That the surplus funding of $486,458 from the Johns Creek Carpark Upgrade (account number 943802), be transferred to the infrastructure reserve (account number 438856), which results in a nil affect on the 2010 – 2011 financial year budget. Page 147 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – HERITAGE SURVEY AREA MAP Page 148 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT Page 149 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 150 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 3 - JOHNS CREEK BOAT HARBOUR AERIAL MAP Page 151 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 4 – LOT 287 AERIAL MAP Page 152 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 5 – TIME LINE OF EVENTS Page 153 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 154 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 155 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 156 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 12.2 REVIEW OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACE IN KARRATHA File No: PO.9 Attachment(s) 1. Assessment Spreadsheet 2. Map – Level 1 Park Buffer 3. Map – Level 2 Park Buffer 4. Parks ID Spreadsheet 5. Media Survey Quotation Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Executive Manager of Works Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To seek Council‘s endorsement of the following: - the planning and assessment process undertaken to date, - the rationale used to assess and determine the parks hierarchy and - the proposal to undertake community consultation in order to inform decision making on whether to maintain the status quo or to either increase or reduce the amount of formal public open space (POS) in Karratha. Background Karratha currently has nineteen (19) designated formal POS areas or parks with a further 3 more parks at Nickol to be handed to the Shire of Roebourne within the 2011/ 2012 financial year. These parks vary in size, configuration and use and contain a variety of infrastructure, vegetation and equipment. It has been recognised that many of the available parks are either unfit for purpose, not readily accessible, lack amenity and/or are located in close proximity of other more usable spaces. Council requested an investigation into the number, useability, level of service and community use of the parks in Karratha with a view to improving the level of service and useability through a process of possible rationalisation and reinvestment. This led to the formation of a working group consisting of staff from Infrastructure Services, Community Services and Planning Services to undertake a Parks Review process. Issues Recognising that any change or loss of park land can be very emotive, it was agreed at the outset that an objective set of assessment criteria should be developed to guide the process. The first step was to look at the ―Liveable Neighbourhoods‖ guidelines to see what criteria would be relevant to apply to our parks. Generally, it was observed that proximity to residences, size and inclusions were the principle criteria utilised and that only 3 levels of parks in the hierarchy applied to Karratha. It was noted that the Liveable Neighbourhoods guidelines were mainly applicable to Page 157 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Metropolitan parks, therefore sizing and proximity criteria were geared towards that larger, higher density model, however it provided a good base from which to start. This information was then used to develop a hierarchy of parks as detailed below: Level 1 Area: Proximity: Inclusions: At least 1ha Majority of residents should live within a 1km radius Playground equipment Pathways Seating Grassed and reticulated area BBQ/s with lighting Shade (trees and/or structures) Toilets Car parking Lighting Utilisation: Multipurpose (capacity to accommodate organised sport) i.e. an Oval Level 2 Area: Proximity: Inclusions: Utilisation: Minimum 5000m² Majority of residents should live within a 500m radius Playground equipment Pathways Seating Grassed and reticulated area BBQ/s with lighting Shade (trees and/or structures) Passive recreation Linkage Park Area: na Proximity: Inclusions: na Footpaths Lighting Seating Utilisation: A maintained green space that links areas, generally part of the structured town pathway network. Other criteria used to assess the parks included the ability to improve the park with additional infrastructure, current maintenance requirements/issues, security and potential for re-development. The outcome of the parks assessment process resulted in the identification of the following park hierarchy: Level 1 Bulgarra Oval Cattrall Park & Oval Page 158 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Kevin Richards Memorial Oval Tambrey Park & Oval Level 2 Scout Hall Park (Shakespeare St, Bulgarra) Waters Park (Frinderstein Way, Pegs Creek) Dodd Court Park (Dodd Court, Pegs Creek) Malster Place Park (Millars Well) Smith Place Park (Delambre Drive / Smith Place, Nickol) Ausburn Park (Ausburn Place, Nickol) Church Way Park (Baynton) The three new parks at Nickol.(Goshawk, Brolga and Nickol West skate park) Linkage Park Michael Lewandowski Park (Gawthorne Drive, Millars Well) Parks Requiring Further assessment The following parks, measuring a total of 24,700sqm in extent, were identified as ‗requiring further assessment‘ in terms of future purpose, need, level of use and locational / configuration suitability and ‗value‘ as determined by the community: Richardson Way Park (Bulgarra) Rex Webb Park (Gregory Way, Bulgarra) Apex Park Ashton Way Park (Millars Well) Peace Park (Hutton Court, Nickol) Miles Loop Park (Baynton) Hillview Park (Koolinda Parade, Baynton) Council has budgeted $238,507 to maintain these parks within the 2010 / 2011 financial year. This figure includes services and insurances. Community Consultation Karratha‘s public open space network is a valuable asset for the community and the overall liveability of the neighbourhoods as well as performing hydrological and environmental functions. It is essential therefore that the network and the associated hierarchy of parks are appropriately located, connected and developed. In order to determine how and to what extent the local community uses and values the public open space network it is proposed to undertake a comprehensive community consultation process. The outcomes of this consultation process together with the outcomes of the technical planning process will inform decision making which may result in a combination of the closure of those open spaces that are either surplus to need and / or located outside of the functional network and the addition of new open spaces to link and complete the network. Council‘s Senior Communication Officer has proposed the following community consultation process: - Place Public Notice adverts in the Pilbara Echo and Pilbara News to run for two weeks. Prepare media release with photographs. Page 159 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda - The Shire of Roebourne President to mention during Council chat, two weeks running. Place a pre-recorded message on Spirit Radio to run three times each day for two weeks. Load a media release onto Shire website. An e-mail link to online survey to relevant contacts lists. A Shire of Roebourne Pubic Open Space on Line Survey to be undertaken by a company experienced in the delivery of public open space surveys. (See attachment) The cost to undertake the surveys and associated media costs is approximately $5,000 and can be costed against the current open space maintenance account. The community survey will seek to determine which parks are used, by whom, when and in what numbers, how the community use the network, how the community travel to and from the various parks, preferred walking routes, what type of additional infrastructure (eg Shades) would encourage greater park use, perceptions of safety and security, and levels of service. The survey will also deliver information from the other townsites within the Shire of Roebourne which will inform future planning and development. The survey results will be reported back to Council. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Endorse the Public Open Space review process to date, the hierarchy of parks earmarked to be Level 1, Level 2 and Linkage Parks and those parks identified for further assessment. 2. Propose an alternative or align to the current status and continue to maintain the parks. 3. Not endorse the Public Open Space review process to date, the hierarchy of parks earmarked to be Level 1, Level 2 and Linkage Parks and those parks identified as requiring further assessment. Policy Implications There are no immediate policy implications. Legislative Implications There are no immediate legislative implications. Financial Implications Within the Public Open Space Drainage Reserve Maintenance account (644200), Council budgeted $846,750 within the 2010 / 2011 financial year for maintenance works predominately contractors. This account has a further $183,000 for allocation of maintenance works to the end of the financial year. It is proposed that the $5,000.00 for consultation, media and survey services be costed against the Public Open Space Drainage Reserve Maintenance account (644200), which will result in a nil affect to the current budget. Conclusion The working group consisting of staff from Infrastructure Services, Community Services and Planning Services has conducted an audit of all the POS within Karratha utilising the ―Liveable Neighbourhoods‖ guidelines as a starting point then developing a range of applicable criteria to measure our parks against. The work to date has highlighted a number of deficiencies in the open space network and opportunities for achieve more optimal outcomes. In order to move forward it is essentially that the affected community are Page 160 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda consulted on their use, preferences and perceptions of the network, the outcomes of which will inform the public open space planning and decision making going forward. Voting Requirements Absolute Majority. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. Endorse the public open space planning and review process to date. 2. Endorse the criteria and hierarchy of parks as follows: Level 1 Area: Proximity: Inclusions: at least 1ha Majority of residents should live within a 1km radius Playground equipment Pathways Seating Grassed and reticulated area BBQ/s with lighting Shade (trees and/or structures) Toilets Car parking Lighting Utilisation: Multipurpose (capacity to accommodate organised sport) i.e. an Oval Level 2 Area: Proximity: Inclusions: Minimum 5000m² Majority of residents should live within a 500m radius Playground equipment Pathways Seating Grassed and reticulated area BBQ/s with lighting Shade (trees and/or structures) Utilisation: Passive recreation Linkage Park Area: na Proximity: Inclusions: na Footpaths Page 161 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Lighting Seating Utilisation: A maintained green space that links areas, generally part of the structured town pathway network. 3. Endorse the allocations of parks as: Level 1 Bulgarra Oval Cattrall Park & Oval Kevin Richards Memorial Oval Tambrey Park & Oval Level 2 Scout Hall Park (Shakespeare St, Bulgarra) Waters Park (Frinderstein Way, Pegs Creek) Dodd Court Park (Dodd Court, Pegs Creek) Malster Place Park (Millars Well) Smith Place Park (Delambre Drive / Smith Place, Nickol) Ausburn Park (Ausburn Place, Nickol) Church Way Park (Baynton) Linkage Park Michael Lewandowski Park (Gawthorne Drive, Millars Well) Parks requiring further assessment Richardson Way Park (Bulgarra) Rex Webb Park (Gregory Way, Bulgarra) Apex Park (remove playground initially) – (Town Centre next to ANZ) Ashton Way Park (Millars Well) Peace Park (Hutton Court, Nickol) Miles Loop Park (Baynton) Hillview Park (Koolinda Parade, Baynton) 4. Endorse the community consultation process as proposed, the outcome of which to be reported back to Council. 5. Approve $5,000.00 for consultation, media and survey services be costed against the Public Open Space Drainage Reserve Maintenance account (644200), which will result in a nil affect to the current budget. Page 162 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – ASSESSMENT SPREADSHEET Page 163 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 - MAP OF LEVEL 1 PARK BUFFER Page 164 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 3 - MAP OF LEVEL 2 PARK BUFFER Page 165 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 4 – PARKS ID SPREADSHEET Page 166 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 5 - MEDIA SURVEY QUOTATION Page 167 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 168 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 169 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 12.3 SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE SUBDIVISIONAL GUIDELINES AND OUTSTANDING WORKS BONDING POLICY. File No: Attachment(s) 1. Policy Document TE 5 2. IPEWA Local Government Guidelines for Subdivisional Development, Edition 2 – 2009 (tabled) 3. Shire of Roebourne Subdivisional Guidelines Addendum Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Executve Manager of Works Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to consider the adoption of Subdivisional Guidelines and Outstanding Works Policy. Background Council has no current Subdivisional Guidelines that can be used as a procedure / policy for developers who wish to undertake subdivisional works within the Shire of Roebourne, (inclusive of engineering standards).There is also no procedure / policy for the bonding of outstanding subdivisional works. With the level of development being undertaken within the Shire of Roebourne, there is pressure in some cases for the early clearance of subdivision stages, prior to the completion of the total subdivisions construction. Developers generally align to early clearance as this will allow the lot owner, who has paid a deposit on a lot, to pay the remainder of outstanding monies owing to the developer and receive land title. This also allows the lot owner to commence building construction. The benefit to the developer is increased cash flow which assists in the funding of the next stage of the subdivisions construction. This is a normal procedure. The developer may ask the Local Government to allow this to occur and at the early clearance stage of the uncompleted subdivisional works (outstanding works) are then evaluated by a Consultant Engineer to determine a cost. The evaluation / cost is paid to the Local Government as a cash bond or bank guarantee. The cash bond / bank guarantee is then deposited with the Local Government as a security for the remaining subdivisional works completion. This money is held in a secure account as a cash bond or bank guarantee by the Local Government and can be used by the Local Government to complete the subdivision if there is a default by the developer. Issues Page 170 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) has published the Local Government Guidelines for Subdivisional Development (Edition 2 - 2009). These guidelines are usedas an industry standard within Local Government and are looking to be adopted by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) as minimum development requirements. Bonding Outstanding Works, a section contained within these guidelines, notes that bonding of incomplete works shall be by negotiation between the Local Authority and the developer. They also recommend a non refundable administrative fee of $1,000 plus GST per bond. Although the Guidelines for Subdivisional Development are comprehensive, Council Officers have drafted a number of addendums to address Councils specific needs, such as insitu soil issues, street signage, hours of work, defect liability period extensions, base course and pavement thickness design, and as such are seeking the adoption thereof as an addendum to the IPWEA Subdivisional Document. The Local Government Guidelines for Subdivisional Development (Edition 2 - 2009) and Councils addendum serve as guiding policy and information for developers who intend working with the Shire of Roebourne. Determining the Outstanding Works Bond Amount The Outstanding Works Bond is used in most Local Governments in accordance with industry guidelines. Generally the amount is estimated by the Consultant Engineer and agreed to by the Shire Officer with an amount ranging from 25% to 100% being added to the bond amount to cover the costs of any escalation in construction costs and additional costs. In the case of the Shire of Roebourne, given the higher construction costs, this amount would be recommended at a minimum of 50%. It is also noted that some Local Authorities charge an administrative fee to accept the above bond, reflecting the costs required to administer, process and release the bond. It is also used to discourage small amount of works being bonded when they can alternatively be completed. It is recommended that this be set initially at $1,000 plus GST and reviewed on an annual basis. There are two steps required in order to adopt a Policy for Subdivision Guidelines and Outstanding Works Bonding being brought into practice for the 2011/12 financial year. Step 1 - Adopt a Policy for Subdivision Guidelines and Outstanding Works Bonding. Step 2 - Adopt Fees and Charges for the 2011 / 2012 Financial year budget. Fees & Charges Description - Infrastructure Works Bond for Outstanding Works Description Amount Infrastructure Works outstanding works Bond or Bank Administration, Preparation and Release Bond for Charged at the estimated cost of Subdivision completion plus 50% Guarantee $1,000 GST N/A 10% The IPWEA guidelines also set out the Statutory Fees payable for subdivisional development. Whilst these are covered by the Local Government Act, most Local Page 171 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Authorities will also cover these fees in their annual Fees and Charges Schedule. Therefore it is recommended that the following be added to the Fees and Charges Schedule for 2011/12. Description Amount GST Subdivision Supervision 1.5% of contract price, which is based on 15% Plus 10% and inspection Fee of the total developments cost, multiplied by 1.5%. Defects Liability Maintenance Bond and 5% of contract price N/A Council currently receives the Subdivision Supervision and Inspection Fee, which is a large revenue and is best explained as examples. Supervision and Inspection Fee If a subdivision cost is valued at $10,000,000 (inclusive of roads services, lots, power, drainage etc) then the roads and drainage area is considered to be 15% of the subdivision, which equates to 15% of the $10,000,000. This equates to $1,500,000, which is the basis of the Shire of Roebourne‘s 1.5% charge for supervision and inspection. The total that the developer would be invoiced in this case is $225,000. This fee is only charged at full subdivision clearance stage which would then accommodate any variations to the project. Defects Liability and Maintenance Bond. The Liability and Maintenance Bond is 5% of the full subdivisional cost ($10,000,000) and is an unconditional bank guarantee held by the Local Government for the entire defects liability period. Policy Implications Adoption of the Policy for Subdivision Guidelines and Outstanding Works Bonding, Policy Number TE 5. Legislative Implications Local Government Act 1995 section 6.15 & 6.16 Financial Implications The listing of Fees and Charges for Subdivisional Bonds and Outstanding Works for the 2011 / 2012 financial year, which will generate revenue from subdivisional works. Voting Requirements Absolute. Conclusion: With the current and expected high levels of subdivisional development it is essential that the Shire of Roebourne has clear subdivisional guidelines and adequate policy provisions in place. The adoption and formalisation of the proposed policy will give direction to Page 172 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda developers wishing to undertake subdivisional works within the Shire of Roebourne and sets out clearly the Fees and Charges that are applicable. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. Adopts Policy Number TE 5 Subdivisional Guidelines and Outstanding Works Bonding Policy. 2. That the tabled Fees and Charges are included within the 2011 / 2012 financial years fees and charges. Fees & Charges Description - Infrastructure Works Fees and Bonds for Outstanding Works Description Amount Infrastructure Works Outstanding Works Bond GST for Charged at the estimated cost of N/A Subdivision completion plus 50% Bond or Bank Guarantee $1,000 10% Administration, Preparation and Release Subdivision Supervision and Inspection 1.5% of contract price, which is Plus 10% Fee based on 15% of the total developments cost, multiplied by 1.5%. Defects Liability and Maintenance Bond 5% of contract price for N/A road, drainage and associated infrastructure (including paths and 15% earthworks) Page 173 N/A Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT ADDENDUM 1 – SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE Page 174 SUBDIVISIONAL GUIDELINES Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 3 - SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE SUBDIVISIONAL GUIDELINES ADDENDUM Page 175 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 176 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 177 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 178 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 179 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 180 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 181 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 182 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 183 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 12.4 SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE VERGE BONDING POLICY File No: GR.9 Attachment(s) 1. 2. Policy Document Pre and Post Verge Bonding Checklist (Example Only) Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Executive Manager of Works Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to consider the adoption of a Verge Bonding Policy. Background The Shire of Roebourne is currently experiencing significant growth in the development of new residential and industrial estates. As a result of the construction activity associated with the building construction, the Shire has found that there is considerable damage occurring to Shire assets within the verge areas, in particular kerbs and footpaths. Currently, the Shire does not take a verge security deposit bond from the builder to ensure that the builder undertakes any repairs at the completion of works in order to retrieve the bond. In the case where repairs are not undertaken, the Shire can use the bond to repair the damage. Currently, these repairs are not being undertaken or being undertaken at the cost of the Shire. The Verge Deposit Bond is a common practice in Local Government in Western Australia and is recommended to be implemented as both a deterrent to prevent damage to assets and also to provide a mechanism for the Shire to recover costs associated with repair of damaged assets. Without a Verge Bonding Policy Council will be repairing newly laid footpaths, kerbs and damaged road surfaces which were installed at the subdivisional construction stage and consequently damaged by builders and their subcontractors when building works are undertaken. As an example the newly constructed Baynton West Estate has damaged footpaths which will need replacing in the future and are estimated to cost Council over $50,000 at this point, with a further 50% of construction pending. Issues Whilst minimum fees can be set with actual bonds to be calculated based on road frontage, this adds to the administrative process and complexity of the system. The simplest method is to set a fee for residential and another for grouped dwellings (minimum 5 dwellings), commercial and industrial developments. The second bond would be larger to reflect the increased road frontage and also potential for damage by larger machinery on these sites. Page 184 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Most local authorities that take a verge deposit or verge bond also have a non refundable inspection fee to cover the inspection process. This typically ranges from $100 to $200 plus GST. The Shire may choose not to impose this fee, but it is recommended that an initial fee be set at $110 including GST. There are two steps required in order to bring Verge Bonding Policy into practice for the 2011/12 financial year. Step 1 - Adopt Fees and Charges within the annual Council Fees and Charges. Step 2 – Adopt a Verge Bonding Policy. Fees & Charges Based upon current asset replacement costings, the Fees and Charges are recommended to be implemented. Verge Bonding Policy - Refundable bond for the protection of Existing Infrastructure Assets. Description Amount GST Security Deposit - Residential $3,000 N/A Security Deposit - Grouped $10,000 Dwellings (5 or more), Commercial and Industrial N/A Security Deposit - Site Inspection 10% Fee $110 Procedure The Security Deposit Policy will require that procedures be put in place for its implementation. The proposed procedure would include the following steps Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: The Verge Bond is accepted at the time the Building License application is lodged. Technical Services are then notified and a pre-construction inspection is undertaken where the condition of the current asset is recorded and photographed. At the completion of the building works, the builder requests the refund of the Verge Bond which will trigger a second site inspection by Technical Services and the condition of the asset is recorded and photographed. If no damage is recorded the bond is refunded. If damage is recorded the builder is given 21 days to rectify otherwise the Shire will repair the damaged asset using the bond monies. Following the rectification works and if any bond funds remains, they will be refunded to the Builder. If the asset damage is above the deposited bonds value, an invoice will be forwarded to the builder for the additional works. Policy Implications The adoption of a new Verge Bonding Policy (attached). Number TE 6. Legislative Implications Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960, section 377(4). Page 185 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Financial Implications Financial security against damaged asset infrastructure within newly constructed subdivisions. Voting Requirements Absolute. Conclusion: Council can ill afford to continue funding repairs to newly constructed footpaths, roads, kerbing and street infrastructure that is installed or constructed at the subdivisional development stage and which are often damaged by various builders during building construction. It is recommended that Council adopt the Verge Bond Policy and that the set Fees and Charges are listed within the fees and charges for the 2011/ 2012 financial year. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. Adopts Policy Number TE 6 Verge Bonding Policy. 2. That the tabled Fees and Charges are included within the 2011 / 2012 financial years fees and charges. Verge Bonding Policy - Refundable Bond for the protection of Existing Infrastructure Assets Description Amount GST Security Deposit - Residential $3,000 N/A Security Deposit - Grouped $10,000 Dwellings (5 or more), Commercial and Industrial N/A Security Deposit Inspection 10% - Site Fee $110 Page 186 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – POLICY DOCUMENT Page 187 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 188 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – PRE AND POST VERGE BONDING CHECKLIST Page 189 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 190 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 191 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13 DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY SERVICES 13.1 APPLICATION FOR PLANNING APPROVAL P2484 - PROPOSED EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING TRANSIENT WORKFORCE ACCOMMODATION FACILITY LOTS 1072 & 1073 CHERRATTA ROAD, KARRATHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE File No: P2484 Attachment(s) 1. Location Plan 2. Site and Floor Plans 3. Elevation Plans Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Senior Statutory Planner Disclosure of Interest: NIL REPORT PURPOSE Council is requested to consider and make determination on an application for planning approval P2484 for an extension to an existing ‗Transient Workforce Accommodation‘ facility located at Lot 1072 Cherratta Road, Karratha Industrial Estate. The extension to the existing facility is to be accommodated on the adjacent vacant lot, being Lot 1073 Cherratta Road. The application also proposes to relocate an existing thatched hut from Lot 1072 to Lot 1073, to extend the existing dining hall located on Lot 1072 and construct verge parking in the road reserve adjacent to Lot 1072 and 1073 Cherratta Road. The application has been referred to Council for determination in accordance with the Shire‘s Delegated Authority Register. The application is recommended for approval subject to relevant conditions. Background On 20 March 2011, the Shire received an application for planning approval, submitted by MAPT Developments, for the development of fifty six (56) single rooms, a pool, gym, laundry facility, outdoor BBQs, storage shed and ancillary works, to be constructed on Lot 1073 Cherratta Road (Lot 1073). The proposed development is an extension to the existing forty eight (48) room Transient Workforce Accommodation (TWA) facility located at Lot 1072 Cherrata Road (Lot 1072), taking the total number of rooms to 104. The existing thatched hut on Lot 1072 is also proposed to be relocated to Lot 1073 to allow the existing dining hall on Lot 1072 to be extended. The capacity of the dining hall is to be increased to 249 people (refer to attached plans of development). Under the Shire of Roebourne Town Planning Scheme No. 8 (‗the Scheme‘), Lots 1072 and 1073 are zoned ‗Transient Workforce Accommodation‘ and collectively are 4694m2 in area. ‗Transient Workforce Accommodation‘ is a ‗P‘ (permitted) use in areas zoned ‗Transient Workforce Accommodation‘. The subject site is bound by ‗Transient Workforce Accommodation‘ zoned land to the north, west and east, while the land to the south of Cherrata Road is zoned ‗Industry‘. The proponents have recently been granted a Conditional Option to Purchase Lots 1072 and 1073 by the Department of Regional Development and Lands. Page 192 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The existing facility on Lot 1072 is subject to two previous applications for planning approval. Planning application P2149 received approval from Council at the March 2010 Ordinary Meeting of Council and proposed the development of (48) single rooms, a kitchen, dining hall, laundry facility, outdoor BBQ, public open space, storage units, parking and ancillary works. Application for planning approval P2434, approved by Council at the March 2011 Ordinary Meeting of Council proposed a minor alteration to the existing dining hall and an incidental use of ‗On-site Canteen‘ for the site. The approval of the ‗On-Site Canteen‘ was conditioned to restrict the use of the dining facility to residents of Cherratta Lodge and Velocity Village due to a parking shortfall for the site. It was reasoned that residents of Velocity Village would walk the short distance to Cherratta Lodge minimising the demand for parking. This arrangement has been controlled through the Cherratta Lodge Management Plan. The aggregate car parking requirements for the entire site, taking into account the existing and proposed extension to the TWA facility, and the ‗On-Site Canteen‘, is 71 car parking spaces. This is based on 0.5 bays per resident and one bay per 10m2 of dining space in the dining hall. The current application proposes the construction of 87 car bays which is in excess of the car parking requirements for the site. The Management Plan has been amended as part of this application and reflects that the use of the dining facility will no longer be restricted to residents of Velocity Village and Cherratta Lodge. This is considered reasonable as the parking requirements for the TWA and On-Site Canteen uses have been satisfactorily met. The Management Plan states that the dining hall will not be used as a Restaurant and access will be managed through contracts with other TWA providers and will supersede the Management Plan previously approved as part of application for planning approval P2434. Car parking requirements for the TWA facility and previously approved ‗On-site Canteen‘ have been met through the provision of parking in the verge which will be accessed internally from Lots 1072 and 1073. Technical Services have indicated they are satisfied with this arrangement and any approval will be subject to a condition requiring a detailed drainage plan showing discharge of stormwater from the car parking area and a verge landscaping plan being submitted to Planning Services prior to commencement of works within the road reserve. A Section 70a notification can be registered on the Certificate of Titles to ensure subsequent landowners are aware of the responsibility to maintain the verge parking and that the parking is to be removed and the verge reinstated to the satisfaction of the Shire upon cessation of the current uses. There is an existing drainage easement on the western boundary of Lot 1072 which benefits Lot 1068 King Way, located to the north of the subject site. The drainage easement has been constructed as a service access road within Lot 1072. There are no proposed changes to the drainage easement other than the construction of car parking bays on Lot 1073 which will be accessed off the existing service road. Technical Services has indicated that the construction of these bays will not compromise the easement and are satisfied with the arrangement provided the lots are amalgamated. The application has been assessed against the requirements of the Scheme and Planning Policy DP10 Transient Workforce Accommodation (DP10) and has been found to satisfactorily comply with the relevant development requirements. In accordance with Part 3.2.4 of the Scheme planning approval is being considered for the development associated with the proposed TWA use. The Management Plan has been amended to reflect the increased capacity and expansion of the existing TWA facility and is considered sufficient to address the social impacts associated with this type of development. Page 193 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Issues TPS8 and Planning Policy DP10 Provisions The subject lots are zoned ‗Transient Workforce Accommodation‘ under the Scheme, in which the ‗Transient Workforce Accommodation‘ is a ‗P‘ (permitted) use. Clause 6.5.1 of the Scheme requires TWA facilities to be developed in accordance with Planning Policy DP10 Transient Workforce Accommodation. The application has been assessed against this policy and has been found to satisfactorily comply with the development requirements relevant to the proposed extension of Cherratta Lodge Part 6.5.4 of the Scheme requires applications proposing transportable structures to be accompanied by information and plans indicating how and when the development will be removed and the site rehabilitated or developed for a different use intended for the zone. The proponent has pointed out that establishing a timeframe for the removal of the development is difficult however any subsequent use will be in accordance with the Scheme and subject to receiving the relevant approvals from Council. An appropriate condition for any approval for this development would be the requirement to provide a site rehabilitation plan three months prior to cessation of the use. Verge Parking and Landscaping The proposed car parking within the verge is deemed to be an adequate solution to a parking deficit that would otherwise have existed for the development. Technical Services has demonstrated support for the proposed verge parking and the maintenance and upkeep of the landscaping and car parking is to be the responsibility of the owner. This can be ensured through appropriate conditions of approval and the requirement for a notification under Section 70A under the Transfer of Lands Act. The notification would advise subsequent landowners that the verge parking is to be maintained by the landowner and the road reserve reinstated to the satisfaction of the Shire upon cessation of the current uses. Dining Arrangements The extension to the dining hall will accommodate 249 people which is in excess of what is required for a 104 resident TWA facility. The proponent anticipates that catering arrangements will be established with TWA providers in the locality to offer alternative dining arrangements for residents of facilities which do not have dedicated dining halls. Given that the parking requirements for the ‗On-site Canteen‘ and the TWA facility uses can be met, there is not considered to be an issue with these arrangements. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Approve application for planning approval P2484 for an additional fifty six (56) rooms and alterations to an existing Transient Workforce Accommodation facility located at Lot 1072 & Lot 1073 Cherratta Road, Karratha Industrial Estate; or 2. Refuse application for planning approval P2484 for an additional fifty six (56) rooms and alterations to an existing Transient Workforce Accommodation facility located at Lot 1072 & Lot 1073 Cherratta Road, Karratha Industrial Estate. Policy Implications Policy number DP10 titled Transient Workforce Accommodation is relevant to this matter. Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Page 194 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Financial Implications Should Council resolve to approve application for planning approval P2484 a Community Contribution in accordance with the Draft Community Contribution Plan is a recommended condition of approval. Conclusion The proposed development is an extension to an existing and previously approved TWA facility. The development is a permitted use in this location, is bound by compatible land uses and is in accordance with the orderly and proper planning of the locality. Given the demonstrated compliance with the relevant provisions of the scheme and Planning Policy DP10 Transient Workforce Accommodation, application for planning approval P2484 is recommended for approval subject to conditions. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council resolve to approve application for planning approval P2484 for a fifty six (56) room extension and alterations to an existing Transient Workforce Accommodation facility, located at Lots 1072 and 1073 Cherratta Road, Karratha Industrial Estate subject to the following conditions – 1. The approved building, works and layout shall not be altered without the prior written consent of Planning Services. Note: Prior to undertaking any departure from the endorsed plans Planning Services must be contacted to determine whether an amendment to this development approval is required, or whether the departure is permissible to be documented on „as constructed‟ plans to be submitted to Planning Services for endorsement upon the completion of the development. 2. All temporary building(s) for construction purposes must be contained wholly within the site compound shown on the endorsed plan and, if located on the site between 1 October and 30 April, adequate cyclone tie downs and anchor points shall be installed in accordance with Region D Terrain Category 2 (cyclonic areas) requirements under the Building Code of Australia. Note: A building licence may also be required for the temporary buildings, please contact Building Services on 9186 8569 regarding the need for building approval prior to locating any buildings or structures in the site compound or erecting security fencing around the compound. Note: Temporary buildings for construction purposes must not be used for overnight accommodation at any time and must be removed as soon as practical upon the completion of the approved works. 3. Prior to commencement of the development, satisfactory arrangements shall be made for the amalgamation of Lots 1072 and 1073 Cherratta Road, Karratha Page 195 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Industrial Estate, or the granting of appropriate parking/access and drainage easements over those lots. 4. Areas set aside for parked vehicles, as shown on the approved plans, must be: i. Detailed in an Engineering Plan including existing finished levels, pavement type and drainage details, these plans to be submitted prior to the commencement of works within the verge. ii. Line marked and signed in accordance with AS2890 (off street parking) iii. Be kept available for these purposes. 5. The proponent shall at all times: i. Fully maintain all landscaping and car parking spaces on the verge related to this approval. ii. Take out and maintain with an insurer approved by the Shire, public liability insurance in the sum of $10 million. 6. Prior to the commencement of works within the road reserve, a detailed lighting, landscaping and reticulation plan and specification including staging details (if applicable) schedule for the installation of the approved landscaping of the adjacent road verges is to be lodged for approval. Once endorsed, this plan shall form part of this approval. Note: All areas of landscaping within the road verge as shown on the endorsed plans shall be maintained by the applicant to the satisfaction of Planning Services at no cost to the Shire. 7. The proponent must at their own cost remove all or part of the landscaping within the road verge within 14 days of a written request from the Shire. 8. Prior to commencement of the development, a detailed stormwater plan indicating stormwater discharge from the site and the verge car parking area is to be lodged for approval. The plan should indicate erosion and sediment control at the point of discharge to the Shire‟s drainage and the location of a RCP under Cherratta Road to allow the redirection of partial stormwater to Croydon Road. Once endorsed, this plan shall form part of this approval. 9. Prior to occupation of the development, a notification under Section 70A of the Transfer of Land Act, giving notice of the owners responsibility for maintenance of the verges and that the road reserve is to be reinstated upon the cessation of the current uses is to be prepared to the satisfaction of and at no cost to the Shire. 10. The stormwater drainage system for the development is to cater for a 1 – 10 year storm event and shall be designed in accordance with the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Manual: a Guide to Flood Estimation to ensure that no stormwater run-off discharges onto any adjacent private property by directing all run-off into adjacent road and/or drainage reserves or to any other point of discharge approved by the Shire. Page 196 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Note: A minimum 0.5% longitudinal fall along valley and kerb lines for all sealed surfaces is deemed to satisfy this requirement. 11. The proposed car park, access driveways and building entry areas are to be lit in accordance with Australian Standard AS1158 Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces and; thereafter, maintained to the satisfaction of Planning Services. Note: Any external lighting shall be installed and maintained so as to avoid distracting passing motorists or causing nuisance to neighbours. 12. Stormwater run-off from the approved development shall not discharge into adjacent private property. 13. The ongoing use of the site and approved development works shall not cause erosion or degradation to the subject or surrounding land. Should Planning Services deem it necessary to undertake mitigation works; plans, specifications and work schedules may be required to be submitted and the works undertaken by the proponent at no cost and to the satisfaction of Planning Services. 14. No goods, materials or vehicles are to be stored or parked permanently in the designated parking bays, landscaped areas, or within access driveways. Note: Unless signed or otherwise designated for staff or service vehicles, parking bays are to be available to the public. Note: All loading and unloading of service vehicles must be undertaken within the designated service bay/loading dock at all times. 15. All sealed areas including the delineation and ACROD signage of designated parking bays (80 – 100 mm wide white, yellow or blue painted lines or raised markers as per AS2890.1) shall be maintained to the satisfaction of Planning Services. Note: Should Planning Services deem it necessary to undertake maintenance works including, but not limited to, resurfacing, filling pot holes, reinstating kerbing, repainting parking bays and directional signage the works undertaken by the proponent at no cost and to the satisfaction of Planning Services. 16. The car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be constructed to a Type A – Double Coat Seal/ Type C – Asphaltic Concrete Seal standard in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne‟s Commercial/Industrial Pavement Construction Specification (Types A - D). Note: Detailed Pavement Specifications can be obtained from Technical Services that include further requirements pertaining to drainage, kerbing, delineation of bays, and bollards (in addition to construction methods and pavement construction). Page 197 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 17. The vehicle crossover must be constructed in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne‟s Vehicle Crossover Specification (see attachment). Note: Before commencing any works on the vehicle crossover, the owner/developer must contact the Shire‟s Technical Services Department on 9186 8546 to discuss these works. The landowner may be eligible for a Council contribution towards these works. 18. Damage to road pavements, kerbing, footpaths or Shire assets (as applicable) caused by construction activity including; but not limited to vehicle movements, shall be repaired in accordance with specifications and works supervision and scheduling arrangements to be approved by the Shire. 19. Prior to occupation of the accommodation units the Dining Hall (as marked on the attached stamped plans), is to be constructed to a Building Code of Australia importance level four [4] or alternatively the proponent is to provide the Shire with a „Plan‟ demonstrating how occupants of the accommodation units will be sheltered during and following a cyclonic event. 20. Prior to occupation of the development, a community contribution in line with the draft Community Contribution Policy is to be made to the Shire. 21. Prior to occupation of the development, the landscaping and reticulation being planted and installed in accordance with the endorsed landscaping plan/s to the satisfaction of the Shire. 22. Prior to occupation of the development, the pedestrian footpath between Velocity Village and Cherratta Lodge is to be constructed to the specification and satisfaction of Technical Services at no cost to the Shire and the temporary access path between Velocity Village and Cherratta Lodge is to be removed. 23. The landscaping in accordance with the endorsed plan/s, being maintained to the satisfaction of the Shire on an ongoing basis. 24. A site rehabilitation plan (SRP) shall be submitted to Council for endorsement three (3) months prior to ceasing operations. The endorsed SRP is to be completed to the Shire„s satisfaction and in accordance with works specified in the endorsed SRP. 25. This decision to approve will expire if the development has not substantially commenced and is in continuation within two [2] years of the date of this decision. Note: Planning Services will consider extensions to the approval period for up to two [2] years provided a written request is received no later than the original or extended date of expiry. Page 198 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 199 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – LOCATION PLAN Page 200 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – SITE AND FLOOR PLANS Page 201 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 202 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 203 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 204 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 205 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 3 – ELEVATION PLANS Page 206 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 207 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 208 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 209 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 210 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 211 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.2 NOMINATION OF COUNCILLORS TO DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL File No: GR.19 Attachment(s) 1. Department of nominations 2. Planning Bulletin 106/2011 3. Development Assessment Panels Regulations 2011 (to be tabled at the agenda briefing) Planning letter calling Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Manager Statutory Planning Services Disclosure of Interest: Nil for REPORT PURPOSE To advise the Council of the requirement to nominate Councillors to the Development Assessment Panel. Background An information only report to advise the Council of the function of Development Assessment Panels and likely implications was prepared by the author of this report and is recorded as item 15.9 in the minutes to the Ordinary Council Meeting of 15 November 2010. At the time of writing this report the Ministerial Order formally creating the 15 DAPs was due to be gazetted on 2 May 2011. The order will set out which local government district falls within the jurisdiction of each DAP area. Development Assessment Panels are due to commence operation on 1 July 2011. Issues Nominations to Development Assessment Panel The Department of Planning has called for local councils to nominate elected representatives to the newly established Development Assessment Panel. Nomination must be carried out in accordance with the regulations (attached) and should include two local elected members and two alternate local elected members to be nominated for selection to the panel. Nominations must be forwarded to the Department of Planning by 13 June 2011 Selection Criteria for Panel Members In considering nominations to the panel the Council should prefer those members who have a particular interest and or skill in the Development Assessment process and who are most likely to be available to attend the panel meetings. Due to the administrative complexities of making changes to the panel membership, it is also recommended that councillors consider their intentions to stand for election in the new term before offering themselves for selection. The Council should be aware of the limitations to the ability to claim payment for services to the panel which are set out in Clause 31 (6) of the Page 212 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Development Assessment Panel Regulations 2011 and included as an attachment to this report. Training It is the intention of the Department of Planning to provide training in two stages, the first stage being reserved for panel members the second for Council staff and any other Councillors who wish to attend. The training is compulsory and must be completed prior to any member participating in any meeting of the panel. In order to ensure that the staff of the Shire of Roebourne Council understands the development assessment process and to ensure administrative continuity through any electoral change, it is considered prudent that professional and administration officers involved in the development assessment process attend stage two of the training. The content, timing and structure of the training is yet to be finalised but is proposed to cover the following: - overview of the planning framework; responsibilities of development assessment panel members; roles and responsibilities of development assessment panels; relationship between Council staff and development assessment panels; development assessment; o o o o o o - legal requirements of decision-making understanding the application assessment in relation to the planning framework - non-complying development - global influences, e.g. sustainability - hearing applicants/representatives - determining/advising a decision case studies; and code of conduct. Options Council has the following option available: - nominate two members and two deputy members from the local council elected representatives for selection to the Development Assessment Panel Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications 1. Planning and Development Act 2005 2. Planning and Development (Development Assessment Panels) Regulations 2011 Financial Implications There are no financial implications resulting from this report. Page 213 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Conclusion Development Assessment Panels are due to commence operation from 1 July 2011. The Department of Planning has called for councils to nominate elected representatives to the panel by 13 June 2011 and to establish a programme of training to provide panel members with the necessary skills to consider and decide planning applications. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That the Council resolves to: nominate two members and two deputy members from the local council elected representatives for selection to the Development Assessment Panel advise the Department of Planning of the nominations by 13 June 2011 Page 214 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 NOMINATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING Page 215 LETTER CALLING FOR Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 216 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 217 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – PLANNING BULLETN 106/2011 Page 218 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 219 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 220 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 221 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 222 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 223 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.3 OBJECTION TO APPLICATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS LICENCE 47/407 AFFECTING DEVELOPMENT AREA 17 IN PROPOSED SCHEME AMENDMENT 21 File No: LP.71 Attachment(s) 1. Planning Map showing DA 17 2. Tengraph Map showing licence area Responsible Officer: Director Development Services Infrastructure Author Name: Manager Statutory Planning Services Disclosure of Interest: Nil & Regulatory REPORT PURPOSE - To advise the Council of an objection lodged by Statutory Planning Services staff to an application for Miscellaneous Licence 47/407 lodged by Northrock Pty Ltd with the Department of Mines and Petroleum. - To seek Council support to pursue the objection. Background On 14 December 2010 the Shire of Roebourne Council received notice of an application by M&M Walter Consulting on behalf of Northrock Pty Ltd for a Miscellaneous Licence (47/407) in accordance with the Mining Act 1979. The lease is intended “for the purpose of a storage transportation facility for minerals or mineral concentrate and workshop and storage facility”. The lease will affect 19.7979 ha of land that falls within Growth Area DA 17 as set out in Amendment 21 to the Town Planning Scheme No. 8. - Development Area 17 is shown on the attached Planning Map Proposed Licence Area 47/407 is indicated in the attached Tengraph Map as a hatched area. The Shire of Roebourne‘s Statutory Planning Services lodged an objection to the Miscellaneous Licence with the Mining Registrar on 5 January 2011 on the grounds that the location of the proposed lease area “would negatively impact upon the ability to achieve well considered strategic planning for the future use of this land within the Karratha townsite.” The applicant has since engaged the law firm Blakiston and Crabb to respond to the objection. The law firm has requested a detailed response to a number of issues raised in the Shire‘s objection for consideration at an upcoming hearing, the date of which is yet to be determined. Issues Proposed Miscellaneous Licence 47/407 falls within the growth area DA17 as set out in Amendment 21 (see attached planning map). Amendment 21 was endorsed by the Council on 19 July 2010 and publicly advertised the amendment for submissions on (29 October 2010). Page 224 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The special conditions proposed for Development Area 17 are as follows: “To provide for medium and long term General Industrial development. Portion of Industrial Development zone east of Karratha Road shall be substantially developed prior to portion of Industrial Development zone west of Karratha Road. An approved Development Plan together with all approved amendments shall apply to the land in order to guide subdivision and development. Such Development Plan shall indicate key transport linkages and ensure appropriate buffer distances are maintained to adjoining rural residential and long term residential areas to the west and north. Land uses classified on the Development Plan apply in accordance with clause 7.2.11.4.” It is considered that a 21 year Miscellaneous Licence over almost 20ha of land within the Development Area will seriously impede future planning for the area. On that basis the Council‘s support is sought to restate opposition to the proposed Miscellaneous licence and, if the matter is pursued through the court, to appear on behalf of the Council at any hearing to be held on the matter. Council has the following options available: - To support the continued objection to the application by M&M Walter Consulting on behalf of Northrock Pty Ltd for a Miscellaneous Licence and instruct Statutory Planning Services to undertake all usual duties relating to the preparation and presentation of written and oral submissions on behalf of the Council. - To refuse to support the continue objection to the application for a Miscellaneous Licence by M&M Walter Consulting on Behalf of Northrock Pty Ltd and instruct Statutory Planning Services officers to withdraw the objection. Policy Implications Town Planning Scheme No. 8 and Proposed Amendment 21 are relevant to this matter. Legislative Implications 1. Mining Act 1979 2. Planning and Development Act 2005 Financial Implications Statutory Planning Services staff may need to seek legal advice on this matter should it proceed to a full hearing. The cost of that advice is likely to exceed $5000.00. Conclusion Statutory Planning Services staff have lodged an objection to an application for a Miscellaneous Licence affecting land within the Karratha townsite and identified in Amendment 21 for future industrial development. Support from the Council to pursue the objection and for the necessary delegations to enable the matter to be advanced are sought. Voting Requirements Simple. Page 225 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That the Council resolves to: 1. Support the continued objection to the application by M&M Walter Consulting on behalf of Northrock Pty Ltd for a Miscellaneous Licence. Page 226 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – PLANNING MAP SHOWING DA 17 Page 227 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – TENGRAPH MAP SHOWING LICENCE AREA Page 228 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.4 PROPOSED ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BRISTOW HELICOPTER TERMINAL - LEASE AREAS (LOTS) 27 AND 29 AND LOT 1, KARASEK WAY, KARRATHA AIRPORT File No: P2481 Attachment(s) 1. Location Plan 2. Proposed Site Plan, Elevations and Floor Plans 3. Recommended Parking Plan Lot 1 Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Consultant Planner – Owen Hightower Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to consider and make determination on application for planning approval P2481 that proposes the development of a new hangar and passenger terminal inclusive of offices and a maintenance area (Lot 29), upgrades to the existing hangar (Lot 27) and the development of a car park (Lot 1) within Reserve 30948 (Karratha Airport Reserve). The application has been referred to Council for determination as the Management Authority over Reserve 30948 (Purpose: Airport). Background Council has previously considered the potential extensions to Bristow facilities within the Airport when it: 1. Approved the amalgamation of Lots/Lease Areas 27 and 29, Karasek Way at its February 2011 Ordinary Council meeting; and 2. Approved the granting of a lease over Lot/Lease Area 1, Karasek Way for the purpose of car parking at its March 2011 Ordinary Council Meeting. For the purpose of this report the Lots/Lease Areas will be referred to as Lots. The lease arrangements are still being finalised by the CEO who was delegated authority to resolve this matter by the Shire at its 21 March 2011 OCM. The negotiated lease will clarify the number of bays required by Bristow and the numbers made available for the Shire of Roebourne to sub-lease. An application for planning approval has now been lodged for development of Lots 27 and 29 and Lot 1. The proposed layout of the parking area of Lot 1 however, differs from the original plan submitted to council in seeking the lease for Lot 1. Page 229 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The proposal is required to accommodate increased operations and passenger movements, predominantly related to FIFO work offshore from Karratha. The proposal includes: 1. Construction of a two storey hangar facility which includes passenger terminal, covered maintenance areas and offices for Bristow staff in Lot 27. 2. Improvements to the external facade of the existing hangar on Lot 29 and some minor internal modifications. 3. A car parking area within Lot 1 which contains 37 car bays and two bus pickup/drop-off points. It is anticipated the new facilities will accommodate a total of 50 staff and process up to 75 passengers a day. Operations will occur between the hours of 7.00 am and 5.00pm. The subject site is reserved for ‗Public Purposes – Airport‘ in the Shire of Roebourne Town Planning Scheme No. 8. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the reserve. Councils ‗DP5 – Industrial Zones and Industrial Development Requirements‘ and ‗DP6 – Landscaping Requirements for Industrial and Commercial Areas‘ were used to guide assessment of the application. Issues The proposal is consistent with the Shire‘s Airport Master Plan. The following issues have been identified: Traffic and Pedestrian Movement All parking and pick-up/ drop-off areas are located on the northern side of Karasek Way. To ensure pedestrian safety from the car parking area to the terminal, appropriate upgrades to Karasek Way (i.e. crosswalks) should be provided in accordance with a traffic management plan and impact statement prepared by a traffic consultant. This can be addressed as a condition of development approval. The majority of passengers using Bristow will be FIFO and will most likely either: 1. Arrive at the Karratha Airport and be directly transferred to the Bristow Passenger Terminal; or 2. Be dropped off at the Bristow Passenger Terminal. A suitable management plan is required which demonstrates how passengers will be transferred between terminals. This matter can be addressed as a condition of development approval. Parking The parking arrangement proposed for Lot 1 is inconsistent with the original plans submitted to Council in support of the lease of Lot 1. At this stage, the proposed number of car parking bays is also considered insufficient to accommodate demand generated by the number of staff, visitors and passengers having regard to the information provided by the applicant. Page 230 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda It is recommended that the entire area of Lot 1 be constructed as car parking as part of the development in a manner which is generally consistent with the original layout submitted to the Shire (Drawing No. 151-04-01). This will provide a minimum of 73 bays and numerous bus parking bays which is considered sufficient to address demand. Should it be determined that Bristow operations do not require the entire number of bays created through the full construction of Lot 1 for parking, the CEO will have flexibility to resolve this matter through the lease negotiations for Lot 1. Similarly Council Officers will have flexibility to amend the approval under the relevant provisions of TPS8 to reflect the outcomes of those negotiations. Landscaping, Fencing and Lighting The car parking areas that will be constructed as part of this development will be visible from the main entrance road to the airport being Bayly Avenue. To enhance the visual amenity of the entrance to the airport, it is recommended attractive, quality landscaping is placed around the parking areas. The landscaping plan submitted with the application was not consistent with council‘s DP6. A revised plan will be required to be submitted for approval by the Shire. This can be addressed as a condition of development approval. Although operations are proposed during daylight hours, it may be the case in the future that operations change to include night flights. To ensure safety of pedestrians and vehicle movements at night should this occur, lighting to vehicle and pedestrian areas is recommended. This can be addressed as a condition of development approval. Waste Disposal and Bin Store Waste disposal areas are proposed to be located on the northern side of Karasek Way which is considered inappropriate. The existing hangar is anticipated to be more heavily used for maintenance purposes and the area directly in front of the existing hangar has been identified and agreed with the applicant as an alternative location for a bin and waste disposal area. This location is supported subject to the area being: o o designed to enable access to a front-loading single unit truck (12.5m long with a 12.5m turning radius); appropriately screened from Karasek Way using attractive fencing and landscaping treatments. These matters can be addressed as a condition of development approval. Summary It is considered the above issues identified through the assessment can be dealt with through specific conditions of development approval. All other matters identified through the assessment can be addressed by standard conditions of development approval. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Approve the application with conditions; 2. Refuse the application. Page 231 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Policy Implications 1. Policy number DP5 titled Industrial Zones and Industrial Development Requirements and DP6 titled Landscaping Requirements for Industrial and Commercial Areas are relevant to this application. Matters relevant within the policy have been addressed above. Legislative Implications 1. The Shire of Roebourne Town Planning Scheme No. 8 is relevant to the application and has been duly considered. Relevant matters, including the Special Control Areas which affect the site have been given due regard in assessing this application. Financial Implications 1. The lease arrangements pertaining to this development have previously been resolved by Council or will be resolved by the CEO through lease negotiations presently being undertaken. 2. The applicant has paid the application fee. Conclusion The application being considered is generally consistent with the concept presented to Council when considering amalgamation of Lots 27 and 29 and the granting of a lease to Bristow over Lot 1 north of Karasek Way. The proposal is consistent with the Karratha Airport Master Plan and generally compliant with relevant provisions of the policies considered applicable to this proposal. Issues identified can be addressed through specific conditions of planning approval. The proposed development is considered to be an improvement to the existing airport and is therefore recommended for approval subject to conditions. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council resolves to grant planning approval to application (P2481) for alterations to the existing hangar on Lot 29 and the development of a New Hangar and Passenger Terminal, including offices, maintenance areas on Lot 27 and parking on Lot 1 within Reserve 30948 being the Karratha Airport subject to the following conditions: 1. The approved building, works and layout shall not be altered without the prior written consent of Planning Services. 2. Revised Plans shall be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire prior to any works beginning on site. The revised plans are to include the following: Page 232 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda a. b. c. 3. Lot 1 being entirely constructed for car parking in a manner that is generally in accordance with LE Roberts Drafting and Design Drawing No.151-04-01, Rev D dated 23.11.2010; The bin storage and waste disposal area being located in the paved area north of the existing hanger on Lot 29 being: o designed to enable access to a front-loading single unit truck (12.5m long with a 12.5m turning radius); and o appropriately screened from Karasek Way using attractive fencing and landscaping treatments. Sufficient lighting to the proposed parking areas and all pedestrian walkways. Prior to the new building on Lot 27 becoming operational, a Traffic and Pedestrian Management Plan which specifically addresses: o 4. How passengers will be transferred from the main Karratha Airport Terminal to the Bristow Terminal; o Any upgrades to the surrounding movement network required to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians to and from the site. Prior to the new building on Lot 27 becoming operational a detailed landscaping plan, which addresses the requirements of Council‟s Development Policy 6 – Landscaping Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Areas and provides a list of species appropriate to the airport environs is to be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire. 5. All landscaping areas must be reticulated and, thereafter, be maintained to the satisfaction of Planning Services. Dead or diseased plants shall be replaced as soon as practical. 6. A Construction Environmental Management Plan addressing relevant potential environmental impacts is to be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire prior to any works beginning on Lot 27 and Lot 1. 7. An Operational Environmental Management Plan addressing relevant potential environmental impacts is to be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire prior to the development on Lot 27 and Lot 1 becoming operational. 8. The external finishes and materials of the approved development shall be clad in a pre-finished material or painted in a colour of natural or earth tones to complement the existing building(s), surroundings, and/or adjoining developments, in which the development is located. 9. A Stormwater Management Plan and Sediment and Erosion Control Plan are to be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire prior to any earthworks beginning on site. 10. Stormwater run-off from the approved development shall discharge into the existing open drainage network and all upgrades to the existing drainage Page 233 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda network to accommodate any additional flows shall be completed by the applicant to the specifications of the Shire of Roebourne. 11. Any wash down area shall be constructed with concrete flooring of not less than 75 mm in thickness graded to a minimum 100 mm industrial floor waste gully and a petrol and oil trap must be installed and operated in accordance with the Water Quality Protection Note 68 Mechanical Equipment Washdown (Department of Water, March 2006) and is to be connected to either an approved on-site effluent treatment system or to the sewer if available, with the Water Corporation‟s approval. All wash down areas (internal and external to the building) shall be constructed to the specifications of the Shire of Roebourne. 12. All car parking, access and manoeuvring areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne specifications. 13. All sealed areas including the delineation and ACROD signage of designated parking bays (80 – 100 mm wide white, yellow or blue painted lines or raised markers as per AS2890.1) shall be maintained to the satisfaction of Planning Services. 14. The car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be constructed to a Type A – Double Coat Seal or Type C – Asphaltic Concrete Seal standard in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne‟s Commercial/Industrial Pavement Construction Specification (Types A - D). 15. The vehicle crossover(s) must be constructed in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne‟s Vehicle Crossover Specification. 16. Existing crossover entries deemed unnecessary shall be closed, removed and suitable kerbing (if required) be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Shire‟s Technical Services Department. 17. Every sign and advertising device shall be kept clean and free from unsightly matter and shall be maintained by the licensee or owner in good order and repair to the satisfaction of Planning Services. 18. This decision to approve will expire if the development has not substantially commenced and is in continuation within two [2] years of the date of this decision. INFORMATION NOTES i) In regard to Condition 2a, should negotiations with the CEO result in alternative arrangements being made regarding the lease and construction of Lot 1 which are in contradiction to this approval, amendments to this approval will be permitted under the relevant provisions of TPS8 provided such amendments are consistent with the final lease agreement. ii) In regard to Condition 3, the Traffic and Pedestrian Management Plan shall be completed in accordance with WAPC‟s Transport Assessment Guidelines for Developments series. Page 234 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda iii) In regard to Condition 2a, for further information on specifications and design requirements for bin stores, contact the Shires Health Department. iv) In regard to Condition 4 and 5, the Shire‟s Development Control Policy 6 can be obtained from the Shire website, www.roebourne.wa.gov.au. v) In regard to Conditions 6 and 7, the relevant matters required to be addressed as part of the Construction and Environmental Management Plan and Operational Environmental Management Plan are outlined in the Shires Development Control Policy 5 which can be obtained from www.roebourne.wa.gov.au. vi) In regard to Conditions 14 – 15, please contact the Shire‟s Technical Services Department for further information. vii) Should the owner and/or applicant be aggrieved by this decision, or any of the conditions imposed, there is a right of review under the Planning and Development Act 2005. An application for review must be submitted in accordance with Part XIV of the Planning and Development Act 2005 within 28 days of the date of this decision to: the State Administrative Tribunal, GPO Box U1991, Perth, WA 6845. Further information regarding this right of review is available on the SAT website www.sat.justice.wa.gov.au or by phoning 1300 306 017. viii) A Building Licence is required to be issued by the Shire prior to the commencement of any on-site building works. ix) Separate applications must be made for any health approvals required under the Health Act 1911. x) The applicant and his agents shall ensure that construction works on the development site complies with the provisions of the Environment Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. xi) The removal and handling of asbestos on the site must be in accordance with the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 and the Policy for the Regulation of Asbestos Waste under the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2001. xii) Any proposed fencing will need to comply with the Shire‟s Local Law on Fencing. xiii) During the construction stage adjoining lots are not to be entered without the prior written consent of the affected owner(s). xiv) Further advertising signs shall not be erected or displayed on the site except with the approval of the Manager Building Services or the person acting in his or her capacity. Page 235 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – LOCATION PLAN Page 236 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – PROPOSED SITE PLAN, ELEVATIONS AND FLOOR PLANS Page 237 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 238 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 239 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 240 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 241 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 242 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 243 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 3 – RECOMMENDED PARKING PLAN LOT 1 Page 244 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.5 PROPOSED EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING WORKSHOP - LOT 18 BAYLY AVENUE , KARRATHA AIRPORT File No: P2489 Attachment(s) 1. Location Plan 2. Site Plan, Floor Plans and Elevation Plans Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Senior Planning Officer Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to consider and make determination on application for planning approval P2489 that proposes extensions to an existing workshop at Lot 18 Bayly Avenue within the Karratha Airport Reserve. The application has been referred to Council for determination as the Management Authority over Reserve 30948 (Purpose: Airport). Background Application for planning approval P2489 was received by the Shire on 25 March 2011. The application is for the extension of an existing workshop to accommodate the growth of the Thrifty Car Rental business currently operating on this site. Thrifty Car Rental has a current lease agreement with the Shire to operate from Lot 18. The lease is dated from 8 December 1997 and including optional extensions, has an expiry date of 31 May 2020. It is understood that Thrifty are currently finalising a lease agreement with the Shire for 77 long term parking bays in the new parking areas constructed at the airport. These 77 parking bays are required by Thrifty to accommodate the expansion of the business that coincides with the extension of the workshop on Lot 18. The applicant has stated that the proposed extension to the existing workshop is to be engineer designed and constructed so as it will be possible to disassemble, relocate and reassemble in the future. The extension will create an additional 137m2 of workshop floor space to the northern extremity of the building. In addition, the proposal includes male and female ablution facilities. The ablutions will be a further minor extension to the western side of the existing building. The site has an area of 2525m2 and currently contains a workshop and office, wash down area, along with sealed areas to the front and rear of the site used to park hire vehicles and staff. The site is located along Bayly Avenue which connects with the Dampier Highway and serves as the main entrance and exit road for the Airport and the surrounding lots that contain businesses servicing the airport. The site and surrounding lots are zoned as Reservations for Public Purpose: Airport under the Shire of Roebourne Town Planning Scheme No.8 (TPS8). The adjoining lot to the east contains an open drainage swale that is an important component of drainage within the airport Reserve. To the west of the site are lease areas (lots) containing other car rental businesses. Page 245 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Issues Karratha Airport Master Plan The site is contained within that area covered by the Karratha Airport Master Plan. The Karratha Airport Master Plan indentifies the area currently occupied by the four (4) rental companies, including Thrifty, as being potentially developed in the future into an area for the expansion of the carpark when additional car parking bays are required. The Airport Master Plan also outlines a suggested future location of car rental companies to the eastern end of the Airport Master Plan boundaries. The ability to relocate the proposed workshop extension is beneficial in that Thrifty can relocate this structure to any potential future car rental site. The proposed extensions are considered minor in nature and will not impede the day to day operations of the airport or adjoining lots. The proposal is consistent with the Shire‘s Airport Master Plan. Parking TPS8 requires that for the use of motor vehicle and/or marine sales and hire one parking bay per 300m2 of sales area plus one bay per employee is to be provided. The proposal contains no sales area and is strictly a hire business. The applicant has stated that a total of 14 staff are employed including a number of casual staff. 14 parking bays have been marked at the front of the site. The proposal is considered compliant in this regard. The applicant has stated within the submission that their anticipated growth of vehicles for hire by mid 2012 is estimated to increase by approximately 15%. This proposal for the workshop expansion is to accommodate this growth. The recently undertaken lease agreement with the Shire to lease 77 parking bays within the newly constructed airport car park has been sought by the applicant to accommodate this expansion. It should be noted that prior to negotiations for the additional 77 bay lease agreement and this application being submitted, it is known that from Friday to Monday, Thrifty are up to 120 spaces short of providing for largely FIFO workers parking cars at the airport over the weekend. This is an existing problem which is separate to that of this application and is an issue that is understood to be pertinent to all rental companies at the airport. Thrifty has stated that they are prepared to undertake an additional lease for further land at the airport to accommodate this overflow. The applicant has stated that they will now discuss this matter with airport management to seek to achieve this. Landscaping The site plan shows landscaping to the front of the site and it is recommended that a condition of any approval that may be granted for this proposal require the planting and maintenance of plant species appropriate to the airport environs. A species list is to be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire prior to any additional plantings being undertaken on the site. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Refuse planning application P2489 for the development of extensions to the existing workshop at Lot 18 Bayly Avenue within the Airport Reserve. Page 246 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 2. Approve planning application P2489, for the development of extensions to the existing workshop at Lot 18 Bayly Avenue within the Airport Reserve, subject to relevant conditions. Policy Implications Policy number DP5 titled Industrial Zones and Industrial Development Requirements and DP6 titled Landscaping Requirements for Industrial and Commercial Areas are relevant to this application. Matters relevant within the policy have been addressed above. Legislative Implications Planning and Development Act, 2005. Financial Implications The applicant has made payment of fees ($1,671.56), applicable to the planning application based on development cost. Conclusion The proposal is consistent with the Karratha Airport Master Plan and generally compliant with relevant provisions of the policies considered applicable to this proposal. Issues identified can be addressed through specific conditions of planning approval. The site is considered to be capable and suitable for the proposed development and it is considered that the proposal will not detrimentally impact upon the day to day functions of the airport or adjoining properties. It is recommended that the proposed development be approved subject to relevant conditions. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council resolves to grant planning approval to application (P2489) for extensions to an existing workshop at Lease Area/Lot 18 within Reserve 30948 being the Karratha Airport, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proponent is informed that a land use strategy is currently being undertaken and the proponent may be required to relocate. 2. The approved building, works and layout shall not be altered without the prior written consent of Planning Services. 3. All landscaping areas must be reticulated and, thereafter, be maintained to the satisfaction of Planning Services. Dead or diseased plants shall be replaced as soon as practical. Page 247 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 4. The external finishes and materials of the approved development shall be clad in a pre-finished material or painted in a colour to complement the existing building on site. 5. Stormwater run-off from the approved development shall discharge into the existing open drainage network adjoining the site. 6. The ongoing use of the site and approved development works shall not cause erosion or degradation to the subject or surrounding land. Should Planning Services deem it necessary to undertake mitigation works; plans, specifications and work schedules may be required to be submitted and the works undertaken by the proponent at no cost and to the satisfaction of Planning Services. 7. Stormwater run-off from the approved development shall not discharge into adjacent Lease Area/Lot 19 to west of the site. 8. The 14 parking bays, as shown on the attached stamped plans, are to be line marked and maintained to the Shire‟s pavement specifications. 9. The vehicle crossover(s) must be constructed and maintained in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne‟s Vehicle Crossover Specification. 10. Every sign and advertising device shall be kept clean and free from unsightly matter and shall be maintained by the licensee or owner in good order and repair to the satisfaction of Planning Services. 11. This decision to approve will expire if the development has not substantially commenced and is in continuation within two [2] years of the date of this decision. Note: Planning Services will consider extensions to the approval period for up to two [2] years provided a written request is received no later than the original or extended date of expiry. INFORMATION NOTES xv) Should the owner and/or applicant be aggrieved by this decision, or any of the conditions imposed, there is a right of review under the Planning and Development Act 2005. An application for review must be submitted in accordance with Part XIV of the Planning and Development Act 2005 within 28 days of the date of this decision to: the State Administrative Tribunal, GPO Box U1991, Perth, WA 6845. Further information regarding this right of review is available on the SAT website www.sat.justice.wa.gov.au or by phoning 1300 306 017. xvi) A Building Licence is required to be issued by the Shire prior to the commencement of any on-site building works. Page 248 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda xvii) Separate applications must be made for any health approvals required under the Health Act 1911. xviii) The applicant and his agents shall ensure that construction works on the development site complies with the provisions of the Environment Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. xix) The removal and handling of asbestos on the site must be in accordance with the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 and the Policy for the Regulation of Asbestos Waste under the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2001. xx) Any proposed fencing will need to comply with the Shire‟s Local Law on Fencing. xxi) During the construction stage adjoining lots are not to be entered without the prior written consent of the affected owner(s). xxii) Further advertising signs shall not be erected or displayed on the site except with the approval of the Manager Building Services or the person acting in his or her capacity. Page 249 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – LOCATION PLAN Page 250 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – SITE PLAN, FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATION PLANS Page 251 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 252 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 253 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.6 REQUEST TO EXCISE PORTION OF SHIRE DRAINAGE RESERVE 41119 TO ENABLE ITS CONTINUED OCCUPATION File No: LP.47 Attachment(s) Written request and Plan of Survey Responsible Officer: Director Development And Regulatory Services Author Name: Manager Strategic Planning Services Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For the Council to consider, and make determination on a request received from Whelans on behalf of landowners Brenda and Eric Taylor for the Council to request the Department of Regional Development and Lands – Pilbara Lands Division to excise a portion of Crown Reserve 41119 currently vested in the Shire of Roebourne for the purposes of ‗Drainage‘ and transfer to the proponent in order to enable the continued historic orderly use of the land. Background Part Lot 500 is located within Crown Reserve 41119 currently vested in the Shire for the purposes of ‗Drainage‘. The subject parcel is a narrow sliver of land abutting the northern boundary of Lot 200 Crane Circle, Pegs Creek where the small business Nu-Az Smash Repairs trades from. The land is currently zoned ‗City Centre – P4 Accommodation Precinct‘ under the Shire of Roebourne Town Planning Scheme No. 8 (TPS8). Page 254 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The request for the Council was received from Whelans on behalf of the land owners. Whelans provided the following reasons it deemed would justify the Council‘s decision to relinquish the land: 1. 2. 3. Acquisition of the land would increase (legitimise) parking for the business; Acquisition of the land would increase the area available for storage; and Acquisition of the land would reduce some of the parking problems on Crane Circle. Historically the portion of land has been backfilled by the owners; the land surface treated with cracker dust and fenced off as a secure compound. There is no administrative evidence that any approvals were sought for these unauthorised works therefore the land has been illegally occupied and operated as a commercial activity for some time. Notwithstanding, the occupation of the land has not caused any detriment to Shire assets nor surrounding land owners or the public and the use of the land has greatly assisted the orderly operation of the business through reducing the amount of vehicles parking on Crane Circle. Process In order for the portion of land to be formally excised from the Crown Reserve and transferred to freehold, the following process should be adhered to: 1. The Council resolves to support relinquishing management over part of the Reserve. 2. The Council shall make a formal request to the Department of Regional Development and Lands – Pilbara Lands Division (DRDL) for the portion of land to be excised. 3. The Minister for Lands (under delegation by DRDL officers) agrees to the transfer of land to freehold and administers the subdivision process and sale. Issues TPS8 Zoning Under the existing TPS8 ‗City Centre - P4 Accommodation Precinct‘ zoning, the use of the land as a ‗Motor Vehicle and/ or Marine Repair‘ premises is prohibited (X). However, clause 8.1(a) of TPS8 enables the continuation of a ‗non-conforming use‘ provided that it was in operation and being lawfully used for the purpose immediately prior to the amendment date (amendment 18). Nu-Az Smash Repairs is operating in accordance with TPS8 approval with the exception of the unauthorised occupation of the subject portion of Reserve 41119. Drainage Although a formal drainage study has not been commissioned in association with this application, as previously stated, the subject land has been backfilled, graded and fenced and has been occupied as a parking area for some time. It is quite obvious that the subject parcel is surplus to the Shire‘s stormwater drainage purposes. Water, Sewerage and Drainage Easement There is a water, sewerage and drainage ‗easement‘ on the Title of Lot 500 that benefits the Water Corporation. The applicant recognises that if the Council supports relinquishing the portion of Reserve, the easement would be transferred to the Title of Lot 200 through Page 255 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda the amalgamation process and no future development would be supported over land that may impact on or interfere with this easement. Implications of the Implementation of the Karratha City Centre Masterplan Given the orientation of the Lot 200 boundary and ‗squaring up‘ of this parcel through the proposed amalgamation of the subject portion of Reserve 41119 creates a uniform northern boundary line which eliminates irregularities in aligning future property boundaries when the land north of Crane Circle is released for development. It has been determined that the proposed amalgamation of the portion of Reserve shall not have any negative impacts on the implementation of the Karratha City Centre Masterplan. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Not to support the request to relinquish a portion of Reserve 41119 for the purposes of allowing the continued occupation by the operators of Nu-Az Smash Repairs. 2. To support the excision of the portion of Reserve 41119 and forward a request to the Department of Regional Development and Lands to consider the proposal and commence negotiation with the proponent for its purchase. Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications The financial implications are unclear at this stage as the Department of Regional Development and Lands are under no obligation to compensate the Shire for relinquishing vesting of the reserve. Any costs associated with the survey and transfer of land to freehold shall be borne by the proponent. Conclusion On the grounds that the subject portion has been occupied in association with the operation of Nu-Az Smash Repairs, albeit illegally, the use has assisted in reducing traffic and parking congestion on Crane Circle. The business has expanded over time that has exacerbated parking issues in the area, but the activity is operating within its historic planning approval and there is non mechanism under TPS8 to require additional parking where a business activity prospers. It would be superfluous to require the landowners to cease the use of the land due to its historic illegal occupation. The subject portion has been graded, the surface stabilised and its boundary fenced off. The land has a satisfactory aesthetic appearance and the use has had no known detrimental affect on the public or adjoining landowners. Page 256 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Finally, it is quite obvious through observation that the land serves no drainage purpose that would benefit the Shire‘s network and protect private and public property. The existing use as additional parking servicing Nu-Az Smash Repairs is deemed the most orderly. It is therefore recommended that the Council support the excision of a portion of Crown Reserve 41119 adjacent Lot 200 Crane Circle, Pegs Creek and request the Department of Regional Development and Lands – Pilbara Lands Division enter into negotiations with Brenda and Eric Taylor for its transfer to freehold and purchase. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That the Council support the excision of a portion of Crown Reserve 41119 adjacent Lot 200 Crane Circle, Pegs Creek and request the Department of Regional Development and Lands – Pilbara Lands Division enter into negotiations with Brenda and Eric Taylor for its transfer to freehold and purchase. Page 257 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 - WRITTEN REQUEST AND PLAN OF SURVEY Page 258 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 259 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.8 PROPOSED TRANSIENT WORKFORCE ACCOMMODATION FACILITY AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS - LOT 564 HALL STREET , ROEBOURNE File No: P2345 Attachment(s) 1. Location Plan 2. Site Plan 3. Elevations and Floor Plans Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Senior Statutory Planner Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to consider and make determination on application for planning approval P2345 that proposes a Transient Workforce Accommodation (TWA) facility and commercial buildings at Lot 564 Hall Street, Roebourne. The application has been referred to Council for determination in accordance with the Shire‘s Delegated Authority Register. Background Application for planning approval P2345 was received on 3 September 2010 submitted by the Burgess Design Group. The application has undergone considerable discussion between the Shire, the applicant, Water Corporation and the Department of Health. As a result the application has been reduced from the originally proposed 42 man TWA containing a commercial component to a 15 person TWA containing a commercial component. The reasons for this will be discussed in greater detail under the issues section below. The proposal is composed of the following elements: 15 x 1 bed accommodation units; 1 x store room for use by the residents/manager; 1 x multipurpose recreation room; 1 x landscaped gardens, lawn and a patio/bbq area; 1 x office; 1 x workshop; 1 x hard stand storage area; 24 x car bays and associated driveways; 1 x service vehicle/washdown facility; 1 x yard area associated with the office/workshop use. The accommodation units are proposed in groups of four units with each group being contained under a single roof structure. The applicant wishes to maintain the area on the site plan marked as ‗Yard Area‘ for the possible future expansion of the TWA component of the proposal. The applicant has stated that the commercial component is proposed to be used for the following purpose; „The developers of Lot 564 have a lease arrangement with „Prefab Page 260 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Building Systems Australia‟ for a Pilbara office. The office is primarily the administrative centre for coordinating operations in the Pilbara. The workshop component is incidental to this use and is intended to accommodate the indoor storage of building materials and tools with only minor workshopping activities occurring.‟ The site is located along Hall Street which connects with the Point Samson – Roebourne Road. The site and surrounding lots are zoned Mixed Business under TPS8.The location contains a mix of light industrial and commercial businesses some of which contain residential components. The adjoining lots to the east and the west of the site contain recently approved TWA facilities that also contain a commercial component within these lots. The Lots within the Roebourne Mixed Business area are currently not connected to the Water Corporations Sewer system. The site has existing connection capabilities to water and power. The site has an area of 4047m2 and currently contains a number of workshop type structures that are proposed to be removed to accommodate this proposal. Trees to the front of the site are proposed to be retained. The site slopes gently from 7.8m AHD in the west to 7.0m to the east of the site. This slope is associated with the slope downhill to the western bank of the Harding River which is located approximately 200m to the east of this site. The applicant has stated the following in regard to the intended timeframe of the proposal: The Clark Australia Group intend to lease the site to a mining company to operate and occupy for a five year term commencing immediately after construction...The intention being to subsequently renew the lease on a term that then reflects demand. Should the accommodation no longer be required, all buildings are readily transported off site... Transient Workforce Accommodation is an AA use within the Mixed Business zone and therefore, is a use that may be permitted should planning approval be granted by Council. Issues TPS8 – Roebourne Objectives Section 5.3 Precinct Objectives of TPS8 provides Council‘s preferred land use and development outcomes within various areas of the Shire and provides additional guidelines for Council when determining applications for planning approval. The subject site is located in that area known as the Roebourne Precinct under TPS8. Subsequent Section 5.13 Roebourne Objectives provides the following relevant objectives; (i) (iii) (v) Preserve the Heritage values of the Roebourne town, whilst facilitating an increased range of services. Limit further Development within the Harding River flood plain. Develop the Roebourne Mixed Business zone as a precinct in which: a. Businesses may be developed in conjunction with single residences. b. Uses are not permitted which are compatible with the residential component, and c. No site may be developed for a purely residential function. The proposal will have no detrimental impact upon the heritage values of the town of Roebourne. The proposal is considered to provide a service in the form of accommodating workers for industrial works within the region whilst the commercial component of the proposal provides a base for a business which could provide an alternative form of housing or commercial buildings within the townsite of Roebourne. Page 261 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Although a large portion of the Roebourne mixed business area could be considered to be located within the Harding River flood plain no detailed studies have been undertaken to determine this across the greater area of the floodplain. It is not considered that the development would have any significant impacts in regard to river flow or increasing downstream flood levels. A number of lots within this area (including Lot 564 Hall Street) are subject to a caveat on title. The caveat relates to a deed of agreement between purchasers of these lots and the Shire that effectively exempts the Shire from any liability in regard to flood events and property on these lots. Further to this, the deed requires a minimum finished floor level for all proposed buildings. This minimum is based on 1 in 100 year flood levels for this particular area gained from the Department of Water. It has been considered appropriate in recent times to approve development in the Mixed Business area with minimum finished floor levels 500mm above the 1 in 100 year level and it is considered appropriate the Shire continue to accept development at this level until a detailed flood study is undertaken within this area of the catchment. The applicant has stated that all buildings will be constructed with a minimum Finished Floor Level at 500mm above the known 1 in 100 year flood level. It is recommended that should any approval for this application be granted by Council that a condition of approval require that all finished floor levels of buildings be a minimum of 8.625m AHD which is 500mm above the known 1 in 100 year flood level. The proposal is not for a purely residential function as a commercial component has been provided within the site. The temporary nature of the buildings being proposed for the TWA component of the development allows easy removal of the buildings when demand for construction workforces is no longer required in the area. Upon removal of these buildings the site can continue to be used for other uses permissible with consent in the Roebourne Mixed Business area. The office and workshop could remain on site and readily take up future uses. The applicant has stated that the time period this TWA is required for is approximately five years initially but seeks the ability to maintain the facility longer should demand be present for such accommodation. It is recommended that should any approval for this application be granted by Council that a condition of approval require that the TWA component of the development is to cease operations six (6) years from the date of the decision and rehabilitation of the site is to be completed within seven (7) years of the date of the decision. A note to this condition, to advise the applicant, would state that should the proponent seek to extend this time period the proponent is to submit a written application to Planning Services for consideration prior to this time period lapsing. Further to this, should any planning approval be issued for this proposal it is recommended that a condition of approval require the submission and endorsement of a Rehabilitation Plan. Local Planning Policy DP10 – Transient Workforce Accommodation DP10 -TWA is the Shire‘s guiding document for TWA development within the Shire as reflected in the objectives of the policy. The proposal complies with DP10 requirements for site cover, building height and density. The proposed boundary setbacks are considered appropriate. The proposal does not include a dining or kitchen area as catering for the occupants is proposed to be undertaken by the management of the facility, the Morris Corporation, as stated by the applicant. Should any planning approval be granted by Council it is considered that a condition of approval require evidence of such a contract to provide both catering and laundry services and a management plan on how this is to be undertaken be submitted to and endorsed by planning services prior to any occupation of the accommodation units. Page 262 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Essential buildings within the site are to be accessible to those with disabilities. One (1) ‗accessible‘ accommodation unit is proposed to be provided. This meets the provisions of DP10. Should approval be granted a condition of approval would require these buildings and room to be accessible. DP10 requires that a building designed to Building Code of Australia importance level 4 and designed in accordance with DP10 is provided. The recreation building will be required to be designed to Building Code of Australia importance level 4. Should approval be granted a condition of planning approval is recommended to be included to require this or alternatively arrangements for the sheltering of occupants in a cyclone event are to be submitted to and endorsed by Planning Services prior to occupation of any accommodation units. DP10 requires the provision of car parking bays at the rate of 0.5 bays per person accommodated within the TWA. The proposal provides for a total of 15 occupants which under DP10 would require a total of 7.5 car parking bays. Parking requirements for the storage and laydown area is at Council‘s discretion in accordance with the scheme, whereas the office is required to provide 1 bay per 30m2 of floor area. The office has an area of 83.27m2 which creates a parking rate of 2.78 bays. A larger parking bay is also provided for service vehicles. The applicant is proposing 24 parking bays which is well in excess of that required. The applicant wishes to construct this number of bays in anticipation of an expansion of the TWA in the future. Parking is compliant with TPS8 requirements. The applicant has provided an indicative landscaping plan. It is recommended that any approval that may be granted by Council contain a condition requiring that the landscaping be maintained for the duration of the operational phase of the development. To ensure that the day to day operations of the TWA are such that any potential impacts on surrounding sites and nearby land uses are mitigated a Management Plan is to be prepared by the applicant and submitted to and endorsed by the Shire. The applicant has submitted a Management Plan. However, this requires updating and revision. It is recommended that should planning approval be granted a condition of planning approval require the endorsement of this plan. The Shire‘s Environmental Health Department has indicated that the site is located in an area, which at times is subject to high levels of nuisance and potentially disease transmitting mosquito populations. It is recommended that should any approval for this application be granted by Council that a condition of approval be included requiring the applicant to provide an Insect Management Plan to be endorsed by the Shire prior to any occupation of the accommodation units. In addition to the abovementioned matters, should Council grant approval to the proposal, it is recommended that a condition of approval be included that requires the submission of a detailed Stormwater Management Plan prior to any works beginning on site. Local Planning Policy DP8 – Roebourne and Wickham Mixed Business Zone Development Requirements The adjoining properties contain a mix of approved TWA facilities and low impact commercial activities that are considered to be compatible uses. The proposal provides for a low impact commercial activity on site that is not considered to be detrimental to the future occupants of the TWA. The proposal will have a negligible impact on the activities already operating on adjoining sites and will have a minimal impact upon the occupants of approved TWA‘s on these sites. Page 263 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The policy requires visual aesthetics of the proposal to be addressed. The proposed design of the accommodation units provides for the grouped units being located under a single pitched roof supported by posted verandahs. This brings an addition to the buildings that provides a functional purpose of shading, whilst visually providing an improved aesthetic as opposed to the flat roofed box appearance of a standard temporary accommodation unit. The proposal complies with the site cover, plot ratio, building height, setback and landscaping requirements of the policy. The policy addresses waste water disposal as this is considered a considerable constraint to development within the Roebourne Mixed Business zone as currently no reticulated sewer system has been extended from Roebourne to accommodate this area and onsite effluent treatment and disposal is necessary for any new developments. Following consultation, the Water Corporation has stated that they do not have sewer infrastructure in this area and nor do plans exist for provision of infill storage to the area. The nearest suitable connection is approximately 1200m away. Water Corporation advise that they are presently progressing a project to expand the sewer plant at Roebourne, however the plant is presently at capacity. As the scheme requires that the Shire consider whether public utility services are available and adequate for the proposal, it is clear that connection to the Water Corporations sewer system is not achievable at present. Therefore, the applicant has had to consult with the Department of Health in regard to meeting their policies for onsite sewage treatment and disposal. The Department of Health has stated that to comply with their relevant policies, a maximum of 15 persons could be accommodated onsite provided there are no dining/kitchen and laundry facilities proposed for the development. The applicant has revised the plans to scale the proposal back to 15 persons from 42 and it is considered that this is appropriate. The applicant wishes to seek approval for a greater number of persons when Water Corporation have upgraded the system and seek to be able to link to this system at a later date. Should Council grant approval for this proposal it is recommended that only 15 persons be accommodated. Additional to this, an advice note is to be placed on any approval issued, stating that should the applicant seek to increase the number of persons to be accommodated on the site, that a new application for planning approval is to be submitted and is to outline in detail how relevant services can be provided to the site. All other relevant elements of this policy are covered within the Local Planning Policy DP10 – Transient Workforce Accommodation and have been discussed above. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Refuse planning application P2345 for the development of Transient Workforce Accommodation and Commercial Buildings at Lot 564 Hall Street, Roebourne. 2. Approve planning application P2345, for the development of Transient Workforce Accommodation and Commercial Buildings at Lot 564 Hall Street, Roebourne subject to conditions set out in the recommendation to this report. Policy Implications Policy number DP10 – Transient Workforce Accommodation is relevant to this matter. Policy number DP 8 –Roebourne and Wickham Mixed Business Zone Development Requirements is relevant to this matter. Page 264 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Legislative Implications Planning and Development Act 2005. Financial Implications The applicant has made payment of fees ($2,100), applicable to the planning application based on development cost. Conclusion The application (P2345) for Transient Workforce Accommodation and the commercial component is consistent with the objectives for the Mixed Business zone, the Roebourne Precinct and the relevant policy provisions. Conditions of approval can reasonably control any potential adverse effects of the proposal. The site is considered suitable and capable of containing the proposed development and it is recommended that the proposal for a 15 person TWA and workshop and associated office be approved subject to relevant conditions. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council resolves to grant planning approval to application (P2345) for Transient Workforce Accommodation and Commercial Buildings (Office, Workshop/Storage and Laydown Area) at Lot 564 Hall Street, Roebourne subject to the following relevant conditions: 1. The approved building works and layout shall not be altered without the prior written consent of Planning Services. 2. All buildings associated with the Transient Workforce Accommodation component of the development are to cease operations six (6) years from the date of this decision notice and rehabilitation of the site (including removal of these buildings) is to be completed within one (1) year following this six (6) year period. Note: Should the proponent seek to extend this time period the proponent is to submit a written application to Planning Services for consideration prior to the six (6) year period expiring. 3. A site rehabilitation plan (SRP) is to be submitted to Council for endorsement, three (3) months prior to ceasing operations, as outlined in Condition 2. The rehabilitation endorsed under the SRP is to be completed to the Shire‟s satisfaction within the timeframe stated within Condition No.2 and in accordance with works specified in the endorsed SRP. 4. Prior to occupation of the accommodation units the Recreation building (as marked on the attached stamped plans), is to be constructed to a Building Code of Australia importance level four [4] or alternatively the proponent is to provide the Shire with a „Plan‟ demonstrating how occupants of the accommodation units will be sheltered during and following a cyclonic event. 5. The accommodation units shall not be occupied until the approved recreation building, patio and barbeque area, bin compound, sealed and lit parking Page 265 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda areas and onsite sewage treatment system are constructed and deemed operational by the Shire. 6. No kitchen or laundries facilities are to be provided on site. 7. A Site Management Plan is to be submitted to and endorsed by Planning Services prior to any occupation of accommodation commencing. Management of the facility shall ensure adherence to the Site Management Plan at all times. The Site Management Plan must address the following matters: i) Behaviour; ii) Safety; iii) Consumption of liquor; iv) Noise emissions; v) Supervision; vi) Hours of operation; vii) Provision of recreational facilities. viii) Catering and laundry service arrangements for occupants (including evidence of contractual agreements for a person/s or entity to provide these services to the occupants). ix) Contractual evidence of the person/s or entity providing general management of the site. 8. The elements of the endorsed landscaping and reticulation plan are to be planted and installed within 3 months of the first occupation of the accommodation units. 9. The landscaping, in accordance with the endorsed plan/s, being maintained to the satisfaction of the Shire. 10. All buildings are to have a minimum Finished Floor Level of 8.625m AHD. 11. A detailed Stormwater Management Plan and Sediment and Erosion Control Plan are to be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire prior to any works beginning on site. This plan is to include methods of achieving the required minimum Finished Floor Level of all buildings at 8.625m AHD without impacting upon surrounding sites. 12. The ongoing use and development of the site shall not cause erosion or degradation to the subject or surrounding land. The development site shall have adequate storm water management and erosion control measures in place during construction and operational phases to prevent scouring and dust nuisance problems occurring. 13. Parking areas and the number of parking bays to be provided are to be in accordance with the attached stamped plans. 14. All vehicular access and manoeuvering areas shall be constructed in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne‟s Type “A” (two coat seal) or “Type Page 266 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda C” (asphalt surfaced commercial/industrial construction specifications. pavements) pavement Note: Council‟s pavement specifications include requirements relating to drainage, kerbing, line marking, bollards and construction methods (in addition to pavement construction). 15. The car parking areas, access driveways and building entry areas are to be lit in accordance with Australian Standard AS1158 Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces and; thereafter, maintained to the satisfaction of Planning Services. Note: Any external lighting shall be installed and maintained so as to avoid distracting passing motorists or causing nuisance to neighbours. 16. A minimum of one (1) „accessible‟ accommodation room is to be provided. 17. An Insect Management Plan is to be submitted to and endorsed by the Shire prior to occupation of any accommodation units. 18. A rubbish pickup compound must be provided. The rubbish pickup compound must be suitably screened, constructed with concrete flooring of not less than 75 mm in thickness graded to a minimum 100 mm industrial floor waste gully connected to an onsite effluent system and be provided with a tap with adequate mains supply to the satisfaction of Planning Services. 19. No goods, materials or vehicles are to be stored or parked permanently in the designated parking bays, landscaped areas, or within access driveways. 20. Prior to occupation of the development, a community contribution in line with the Draft Community Contribution Policy is to be made to the Shire. 21. This decision to approve will expire if the development has not substantially commenced and is in continuation within two [2] years of the date of this decision. Note: Planning Services will consider extensions to the approval period for up to two [2] years provided a written request is received no later than the original or extended date of expiry. Page 267 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – LOCATION PLAN Page 268 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 2 – SITE PLAN Page 269 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 3 – ELEVATION AND FLOOR PLANS Page 270 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 271 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 272 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 273 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 274 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 275 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 276 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 277 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 278 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 279 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 13.9 PROPOSED TWA FACILITY - LOT 520 MADIGAN ROAD, GAP RIDGE File No: P2480 Attachment(s) Site Plan Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Director Development and Regulatory Services Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE 1. 2. 3. To seek Council‘s ‗in principle‘ support for the proposed TWA. To alert Council of the need to complete the assessment process for the application for planning approval submitted by the MAC Services Group to establish a Transient Workforce Accommodation facility at Lot 520 Madigan Road, Gap Ridge. To seek delegated authority for the Chief Executive officer to consider and decide the planning application (P2480) for Transient Workforce Accommodation (TWA) made by the MAC Services Group. Background MAC Services was selected by the State Government in 2007 to construct a Transient Workforce Accommodation Village (TWA) within Gap Ridge. The allocated site directly adjoins the existing Gap Ridge TWA to the North and is located at Lot 520 Madigan Road, Gap Ridge (see Location Plan within attachments). The site is zoned as Urban Development. The applicant has undertaken extensive pre-lodgement consultation with the Shire and the State Government (particularly Landcorp) as a part of the preparation of the submitted planning application. The applicant presented their revised development proposal to the Council at a presentation held on 24 February 2011. Broad ‗in principle‘ support has been provided for the concept to date which has addressed many of the concerns and draft policy direction as contained in the Shire‘s report titled Transient Workers Accommodation – Policy Considerations (April 2011). The Shire received the Planning Application (P2480) on 16 March 2011 and is currently being assessed. The application has been advertised in accordance with the Shire of Roebourne Town Planning Scheme No.8 (TPS8) in the Pilbara News and no submissions were received from the public. The proposal was also advertised to relevant stakeholders. The advertising period for submissions from the stakeholders expired on 2 May 2011. It is known that the Shire has received a submission from the Department of Indigenous Affairs and it is also known that some other agencies have contacted the consultant planner assessing this application to request further time to provide a response and the Shire is awaiting these responses. At the time of writing the applicant has been requested to provide further information. This information is required to make a proper assessment of the application. The applicant is requesting that a decision be made on this application in May 2011 due to contractual obligations with Landcorp to gain Planning Approval from the Local Government. Page 280 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda As the requested further information to make a proper assessment of the application had not been received at the time of writing this report an agenda item to make a decision on this application could not be presented to Council. The applicant is in the process of preparing and submitting the relevant information required to make a decision and may submit this between the time of internal agenda deadlines (3rd May) and the Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) of 16 May 2011. Should this information be submitted in this time period the Statutory Planning Unit may be able to make a decision by the end of May 2011. To be able to make this decision the delegation to the CEO is required, as at present the delegated register requires that all proposals for TWA‘s within 20km of the Karratha townsite be decided by Council. Should Council decide not to grant this delegation to the CEO the decision could only be presented under delegation to the next available OCM which is set for 20 June 2011. Development Details The development includes 1,274 rooms of varying sizes to provide flexibility for use of some rooms for singles or couples. Accommodation Modules are both single and double storey with double storey modules being located centrally around the dining and recreational facilities. The accommodation rooms will vary in size from 16m2 to 24m2. MAC services have outlined a commitment that 30% of the accommodation units provided will be made available for employees or contractors who are engaged in long-term construction of business in Karratha in order to support local economic and community growth. The recreational and dining facilities are located centrally within the village and will be made available to the public for nominal fees. The development will be built in stages. The first stage will include 208 rooms and some temporary facilities. This is required as part of MAC Services Agreement with the State Government for development of the site. Subsequent stages will be developed as demand requires. The TWA will be connected to Madigan Road. This will be both the entry and exit point for the TWA. The adjoining site to the north contains an existing TWA facility and the site to the south is vacant and is proposed to contain a future development providing for bulky goods outlets and other commercial activities. The layout of the TWA has been designed in such a way that it can transition in the future, should the workers accommodation no longer be required or be required at a lesser number, to standard residential lots. The layout has also been designed such that the road network can be connected to the adjacent areas, namely the Gap Ridge Village (Woodside) and the future bulky good site. Issues This report seeks resolution by the Council to support the proposal ‗in principle‘. The following provides a summary of the preliminary assessment of the application and shows that the proposal is considered to be appropriate for the site as submitted with the application. The summary also outlines the additional information required to be submitted by the applicant to make a final decision. Page 281 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The proposal has been considered against relevant provisions of the Shire of Roebourne Town Planning Scheme No. 8, relevant Local Planning Policies including DP10 – Transient Workforce Accommodation, Transient Workers Accommodation – Policy Considerations (April 2011) and the Karratha Growth Plan documents. The proposal is considered generally compliant with such policies, however where further clarification is required, information has been provided below. Requirement for a Structure Plan The subject site is zoned Urban Development in accordance with TPS8 and is located within Development Area 13. TPS8 normally requires the preparation of a Development Plan prior to development in an Urban Development zone. Council does have flexibility to approve development without a development plan being in place. Officers consider, in this instance, approval can be granted without a development plan being in place for the following reasons: 1. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of Development Area 13. 2. The applicant has demonstrated how the development would allow for linkages into future urban development north and south of the site were this to occur. 3. Details regarding the transitional arrangements of the TWA can be resolved through the determination of this application. 4. The applicant has provided sufficient information regarding the future development of the land bordering the north and east of the site by LandCorp for commercial/ bulky goods and shown this development will not jeopardise the orderly and proper planning of this precinct. It is noted that through the development plan process the public are provided an opportunity to comment along with numerous external agencies. The proposal was advertised for comment and referred to numerous external agencies to address this through the planning application process and will be discussed further below. Based on the above, it is considered appropriate to support the development of the site without a formally endorsed development plan as permitted in TPS8. Karratha City of the North Growth Plan The subject site is located within the Gap Ridge/ Seven Mile Precinct within the Karratha City Growth Plan. The precinct is identified as “Expanded temporary workers camp with potential for future conversion to community resort, affordable housing suburb”. The proposed development is consistent with the intent of the precinct and the design will allow for future conversion into alternative community and residential uses (discussed further below). The proposal is therefore generally consistent with the Karratha City of the North Growth Plan. Transitional Use Strategy Page 282 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The applicant has outlined that the TWA will be an interim use, albeit being in place for a number of decades. The design is intended to allow for transition in the long term into a residential estate. Specific information regarding the actual transitional arrangements has not been provided. Officers are however satisfied the overall design and layout of the development will not unreasonably prevent the logical transition of the site into a residential use in the medium to long-term and are therefore supportive of the proposal subject to the following additional information being provided: Justification that the design generally complies with the provisions of Liveable Neighbourhoods, the policy to guide residential subdivision in Western Australia; indicative arrangements on how the site would transition between uses; and Firmer timing on the life of the site as a TWA use (this will be conditioned). Once this information is received, appropriate conditions can be imposed on the approval to address how the use will transition in the future. Visual Impact The applicant has confirmed the development will be visible for some period of time from Dampier Drive and Madigan Road whilst LandCorp progresses with the development of the commercial area that borders the site to the north and east. The development will also be permanently visible from its most western boundary via Dampier Drive and from the internal access road shown within the concept for the commercial area to the north (once LandCorp has completed this development). The protection of the landscape in and around Karratha is important to retaining the character and amenity of the area. Dampier Drive is a key entry road into Karratha from the airport. The western side of Madigan Road will service residential development and therefore, mitigating any negative visual impact from the proposed development must be addressed. The requirement for the preparation of a visual impact statement in accordance with the WAPC‘s Visual Landscape Planning Manual has been agreed with the applicant to be prepared as a condition of approval. This will clarify the measures to address potential visual impacts on the landscape which will be required to be implemented as part of the development. Social Impact Management Council has recently undertaken a broader review of the potential social and economic impacts that are experienced in the Shire of Roebourne as a result of TWA developments. The recommendations of this report highlight the importance of considering the impact a TWA may have on the community having regard to: a. existing infrastructure (i.e. power, water, sewer, transport network); b. the capacity for existing community facilities and services to adequately service the workforce without resulting in any unreasonable disruption to the existing community; Page 283 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda c. availability of local business and local employment sectors to service the TWA directly and also through patronage of the workforce without resulting in any unreasonable disruption to the existing community; d. the potential impacts on the amenity, health and safety of the existing community with particular reference to traffic, noise and anti-social behaviour; and e. an assessment of the costs to the community as a result of the potential impacts. Through this Social Impact Assessment, management measures can be costed and funded by the operator of the TWA to address the impacts identified. The scale and size of the TWA proposed in this instance warrants the undertaking of a Social Impact Assessment and subsequent Social Impact Management Plan including funding and implementation measures. Whilst these documents have not been prepared as part of the application, it is considered this matter can be addressed as part of a condition of planning approval and implemented thereafter. Development Contributions Council is in the process of finalising a Developer / Community Contributions Policy for the Karratha area in accordance with the intent of the Western Australian Planning Commission Statement of Planning Policy 6.3. The study and associated financial model has highlighted an indicative contribution of between $15,000 and $17,000 per residential unit for all developments within the Shire. The undertaking of this report highlights the need to ensure additional burdens placed on community infrastructure can be paid for. There is an established precedent within the Shire for the taking development contributions as a negotiated voluntary contribution. Drainage Management To manage drainage for the subject site, a large drainage swale is required to be constructed along the northern boundary of the site. The applicant has outlined that LandCorp is responsible for construction of the swale and there are no confirmed agreements to construct the swale as the proposed development progresses. Furthernmore there are no indicative or detailed plans to outline the construction of this drainage infrastructure. To ensure drainage is managed efficiently, as part of this approval, an agreement will be required to be presented between LandCorp and the applicant outlining that the drainage swale will be constructed as part of this development. This can be adequately conditioned on the determination. Traffic Management The traffic report prepared by the applicant was not completed and a revised traffic report is required to ensure appropriate management measures are implemented as part of the development. Officers confirm this matter can be addressed through a condition of approval. External Agency Comments Page 284 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The proposed development was referred to several external agencies for comment. Thus far comments have been received from Department of Indigenous Affairs and FESA. Comments are also expected to be received from other referral agencies in the short term. The comments received to date, and those yet to be received are not expected to jeopardise the ability for the development to proceed but should be considered prior to a decision being finally made. Once the final comments period has ended, the Shire will be able to determine the application and impose conditions and advice notes as required. Summary of Issues It is considered that with the information presented within the application to date and following the preliminary and continued assessment of this application that the proposal warrants ‗in principle‘ support from Council. Below is a summary of conditions that may be imposed on any approval that may be issued for this application. a. A minimum of 30% of the rooms being made available for workers not directly linked to the resources industry and all such rooms being able to accommodate couples. b. A limit on the operation of the TWA facility to 10 years with the option for renewal based on a needs assessment being prepared at the time of reconsideration. c. The preparation of a Social Impact Statement and Social Impact Management Plan which addresses relevant matters outlined in this report and includes appropriate funds and resources for the implementation of the management plan without placing any additional burden on the Shire of Roebourne. d. The preparation of a Visual Impact Statement in accordance with the WAPC‘s Visual Landscape Planning Manual and implementation of measures to address potential impacts identified through the assessment. e. A preliminary Transitional Use Strategy or Statement being provided which shows how the site will transition into a residential use. f. A legal agreement between LandCorp and Mac Services being provided addressing the construction of suitable drainage infrastructure for the entire development. g. A revised traffic management plan being submitted to Council which addresses the Shire‘s relevant policy requirements. Page 285 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda h. A requirement for the staged payment of Development / Community Contributions in accordance with the Shire‘s draft Development / Community Contribution financial model. It should be noted that this list is a summary and numerous other standard or relevant conditions are likely to be applied and the wording presented above will be reviewed. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Grant Delegated Authority to the Chief Executive Officer to determine the application once the few outstanding matters are resolved. 2. Maintain the status quo and revert to the existing delegated register which requires a decision on planning application (P2480) to be resolved by Council. Policy Implications Policy number DP10 titled Transient Workforce Accommodation is relevant to this matter. Legislative Implications Planning and Development Act, 2005. Financial Implications The applicant has made payment of fees applicable to the planning application based on development cost. Conclusion The application for a TWA at Lot 520, Madigan Road, Gap Ridge has been agreed between State Government and the applicant. The preparation of the design has included an on-going consultation process with the Shire of Roebourne. The application submitted to the Shire is generally consistent with the plans prepared based on input from the Shire and State Government. Importantly the design does consider transitional opportunities for alternative use of the site in the long term. The applicant has provided the majority of information required, however there are some outstanding matters which must be resolved prior to a final approval being granted. These matters simply affect the matter in which the determination will be conditioned and do not alter officer support for approval of the application. On this basis, it is recommended Council grant ‗in principle‘ support for the application and delegate authority to approve the application to the CEO, once relevant information is received from the applicant. This approach will ensure the timely progression of the development which is under strict timelines for delivery. Voting Requirements Simple. Page 286 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council resolves to: 1. Support „in principle‟, the Application for Planning Approval for the construction of Transient Workforce Accommodation at Lot 520 Madigan Road, Gap Ridge. 2. delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to consider and decide the Application for Planning Approval for the construction of Transient Workforce Accommodation at Lot 520 Madigan Road, Gap Ridge. Page 287 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda ATTACHMENT 1 – SITE PLAN Page 288 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Page 289 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 14 STRATEGIC PROJECTS 14.1 REQUEST TO CALL TENDERS - INDOOR PLAY SPACE EQUIPMENT KARRATHA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTRE File No: CP.99 Attachment(s) Principals Project Requirements – to be tabled at the Ordinary Council Meeting, to be held 16 May 2011 Responsible Officer: Director Strategic Projects Author Name: Director Strategic Projects Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To agree to the scope of works and call tenders for the provision of indoor play space equipment for the Karratha Youth and Family Centre. Background Construction has commenced on the Karratha Youth and Family Centre and is scheduled for completion in October 2011. The Karratha Youth and Family Centre project includes the provision of: A multi purpose facility that is recognisable as a facility for young people and families; A facility that accommodates a separate youth space and a family/indoor play space with clear separation and different entrances for the youth area and indoor playground; Café kitchen facilities to support indoor play activities (café/kiosk may be leased commercially); A separate supervised meeting and recreational space for the youth of Karratha, providing for a range of youth interests: music, creative arts, meeting space, recreational games and entertainment space, quiet space and outdoor areas; Youth programs that address behaviour issues such as: Managing Emotions (suicide prevention and anger management), Self Esteem, Drugs and Alcohol and protective behaviours; Supervised and unsupervised indoor play activities for children under 12 years; Meeting and recreational space for parents and carers; 1 x staff office space; An outdoor area for skate park facility; Accessible suitable car park with large bays to accommodate prams. Council has allocated $3.5m in the 2010/11 Budget for the construction of the KYFC. This Budget is for construction only and excludes fit out. Council Officers have been preparing a series of applications and negotiating partnership proposals to confirm funding for fit out. In Page 290 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda preparing various submissions Officers have established a budget of $600,000 for the proposed indoor play equipment. A scope of works has been prepared and is attached for reference as the principals project requirements. In order to coordinate the provision of equipment aligned with the construction contract, Council is required to call tenders for the design, construction and installation of the play equipment. The indoor play facility will be largely used by children up the age of 12 years old. It is expected children aged from 9 months to 12 years will have the ability to utilise this equipment. Hence, a wide range of elements will be required, and the design should allow for logical separation from high use, fast moving activity areas from the slower controlled activities of very young children. Issues At the time of preparing this report, an agreement that provides full funding to the fit-out of the KYFC had not been signed however it is considered imminent that an agreement would be reached in weeks. Typically Council would not call tenders if funding was not secured however in order to facilitate the procurement process in a timely manner, Officers seek the Councils endorsement to enable tenders to be called immediate to the signing of any agreement that secures the necessary funds for the indoor play equipment. The allocation of funding for the fit out is scheduled to be included in the Draft 2011/2012 Budget for Councils consideration once funding is confirmed. Furthermore it is recommended that the Councillors nominated on the KYFC Working Group participate in the tender evaluation process. Options Council has the following options available: 1. a) Endorse the scope of works as outlined in the attached principle project requirements for the tender for the design, construction and installation of play equipment for the Karratha Youth and Family Centre. b) Agree to call tenders for the design, construction and installation of play equipment for the Karratha Youth and Family Centre subject to the signing of an agreement that secures funding for the project and as approved by the Chief Executive Officer Or 2. a) Endorse the scope of works as outlined in the attached principle project requirements as amended; and b) Agree to call tenders for the design, construction and installation of play equipment for the Karratha Youth and Family Centre subject to the signing of an agreement that secures funding for the project and as approved by the Chief Executive Officer Or 3. Elect not to proceed with this aspect of the project at this point in time. Page 291 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications Tenders are required to be called in accordance with Section 3.57 of the Local Government Act. Financial Implications There are no financial implications resulting from this report however Council Officers have determined that an estimate of $600,000 should be used as a Budget estimate for the design, construction and installation of play equipment for the Karratha Youth and Family Centre. Conclusion In order to ensure the timely coordination of the fit out of the KYFC, Council Officers have prepared a scope of works and tender. With funding and partnership outcomes imminent, Officers seek Council endorsement to enable tenders to be called immediately funding is confirmed thus saving considerable time. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. ENDORSE the scope of works as outlined in the attached Principle Project Requirements for the tender for the design, construction and installation for the Karratha Youth and Family Centre Indoor Play Space 2. AUTHORISE the Chief Executive Officer to invite tenders for the appointment of a Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions and for the scope of services as outlined in Principals Project Requirements for the Karratha Youth and Family Centre Indoor Play Space as set out in Attachment 1 subject to the approval of funding. Page 292 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 14.2 DAMPIER HIGHWAY STREETSCAPING File No: CP.245 Attachment(s) Dampier Highway Streetscaping Consultancy & Design Brief - to be tabled at the Ordinary Council Meeting, to be held 16 May 2011 Responsible Officer: Director Strategic Projects Author Name: Project Manager Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To inform Council of a proposal for the upgrading of Dampier Highway by undertaking landscaping to roundabouts and selected portions of the verges with a focus on Public Art and to seek endorsement of the Consultancy & Design Brief and approval to calls tenders for the appointment of a Landscape Consultant. BACKGROUND The Dampier Highway Duplication Project is a State Government initiative. The first stage was completed in 2010 which consists the construction of dual lane highway from Karratha town centre to Baynton West. As part of the completed project 4 new roundabouts and approaches were constructed which link to local service roads in the suburbs of Pegs Creek, Millars Well, Nickol and Baynton. Main Roads is responsible for the management of the verges including median strips and roundabouts. Presently there is a project for the beautification of the median by MRWA by the laying of feldspar. The purpose is to remove vegetation from the median and enhance the medians visual appeal on the entrance to Karratha. The Shire of Roebourne has sought funding assistance from the State Government Regional Development and Lands to complete the project to include landscaping of approaches and roundabouts including the provision of public art. Additionally the three roundabouts on the corners of Balmoral Rd and Dampier Highway, Welcome Road and Warambie Rd are included within the scope to maintain a link and connection of the thematic design along Dampier Highway and in to the City Centre. The present MRWA project does not include any treatments to the Dampier Highway roundabouts and approaches. The Karratha City of the North Plan calls for an integrated strategic approach to the development of Karratha as a City of the North. (Ref page 14) The Shire of Roebourne has identified a range of community initiatives to be implemented in Karratha from 2009 – 2013 in supporting the development of community facilities and services. Those of relevance to the development of the City Centre include increasing the attractiveness of the streetscape amenity and foster pride in maintaining a higher standard of the upkeep of homes, businesses and public space throughout the Shire. Page 293 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The Dampier Highway Streetscaping project satisfies both the local and state governments objectives PROJECT OVERVIEW The Consultancy and Design Brief has been structured around a definitive two staged approach comprising planning and construction elements. Planning The planning stage is focussed on the development of an overall Master Plan for that section of Dampier Highway being the eastern extent of the central median strip at the intersection with Searipple Road and the western extent of the present central median strip with the intersection of Balmoral Road (west). The Master Plan will produce an overall coordinated development plan for the whole of the designated section of the Highway and will encompass the following design criteria: Landscaping The landscaping of roundabouts and verges. Bus Stops The introduction of formalised set down and pick up points for workers transport. Banners The design of banner standards on Horizon Power street light poles for the promotion of the town and major events. Public Art The provision of an integrated series of public art pieces to promote the town, its people, its history, its sporting and cultural activities and industry including the pastoral, resource and service sectors. Another sub-element will be to prepare a secondary Concept Plan based on the Town Centre Precinct, that is, from the eastern extremity of the site west to Hillview Road. This Concept Plan will inform the further development of the Town Centre and particularly the road and pedestrian access points. The Master Plan will be fully costed and present capital expenditure options based on a budget of $1,750,000. Key operational design requirements will centre on the control of ongoing maintenance costs, lack of water resources, focussed landscaped development into small feature areas, a well developed public art strategy which will engage our community and the requirements of Main Roads WA and Horizon Power. Construction The construction stage will undertake the works approved by Council as the outcome of the nominated tender process. Public Art works will be commissioned under Councils developing Public Arts policy and will be managed by the landscape consultant through the Dampier Highway Streetscaping Project Reference Group. Landscape Architect Consultancy and Design Brief. The Landscape Architect Consultancy and Design Brief is submitted by way of separate attachment. It will be recommended that the Brief be endorsed by Council. Page 294 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Programme The following is the proposed design, documentation and construction programme. The following programme has been established in order to satisfy the conditions of Government Grant Funding Appointment of the Landscape Architect Preparation of Master Plan and determination of Scope of Works Preparation of tender drawings, specification and contract documentation and approval to call tenders. Construction tender process including finalisation of all public artist contracts Construction period Practical Completion and project acquittal 18 July 2011 14 September 2011 15 September 2011 13 February 2012 24 February 2012 to 25 May 2012 25 May 2012. The appointed Landscape Architect will be required to attend a Project Initiation Meeting with the Dampier Highway Streetscaping Project Control Group on the 25 th July 2011 for the purpose of familiarising themselves with the site, confirming the Design Brief and finalising the Design and Construction Programme. External Stakeholders The key external stakeholders in the project are: Main Roads WA Horizon Power Department of Regional Development and Lands (Royalties for Regions) Karratha community PROCUREMENT Standards The overall procurement of the project will involve three forms of contract, being, Landscape Consultant Construction Artists AS4122-2000 General conditions of contract for the engagement of consultants. AS4000-1997 General conditions of contract or similar AS documents applicable to the scope of works. Individual contracts that are being developed as part of the Public Arts Policy to be approved by Council. Clients Representative/Superintendent It will be recommended that the Project Manager be appointed as Clients Representative/Superintendent as the case may with respect to the particular as contract being entered into. The appointment is subject to adherence to internal policies and procedures and the provisions of the Local Government Act and Regulations. Page 295 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda PROJECT MANAGEMENT Dampier Highway Streetscaping Project Reference Group It is proposed to establish a Dampier Highway Streetscaping Project Reference Group which will have oversight of the project and provide direction to the Project Manager where appropriate and recommendations to Council where required. Membership of the Project Reference Group is recommended as follows: (Elected Member), Chair Mr Simon Kot, Project Director (Director Strategic Projects) Mr David Pentz, Director Planning & Development Mr Patrick McClure, Manager Strategic Planning Mr Ron van Welie, Manager Works Mr Geof Whyte, Project Manager/Clients Representative The Project Reference Group will meet on an ―as required‖ basis with minutes being distributed to all elected members. It will be recommended that Council endorse the establishment of the Dampier Highway Streetscaping Project Reference Group and nominate a Councillor as Chair. FUNDING The project will be fully funded by a Grant of $2,000,000 from Royalties for Regions. Notification of approval has been received. However, at the time of preparing this report the formal agreement had not been entered into. ISSUES During the course of the Master Planning and Design and Documentation process, discussions will need to take place to resolve the issue of ongoing maintenance of the improvements being undertaken in the project. Presently Dampier Highway is under ―the care control and management‖ of Main Roads WA who have to approved of all aspects of the project with the designated road reserve. However, it is envisaged that the section of the Highway subject to this project will ultimately be transferred to the ―care control and management‖ of the Shire as part of its urban road network. The issue of interim cost sharing needs to be addressed and resolved. OPTIONS Council has the following options available: 1 2 3 To proceed with the project and expend the grant funds. To not take up the grant and not proceed with the project. To amend the scope of works. POLICY IMPLICATIONS There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS The proposed developments will require the prior approval of Main Roads WA and Horizon Power where applicable. Page 296 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications resulting from this report. However, Budget Reviews will be required upon the approval of the grant. It should be noted that Project Management and Administration costs have been allowed for in the grant application as has an appropriate design and construction contingency. CONCLUSION The proposal falls well within Councils objectives for the ―Greening of Karratha‖ and objectives outlined in the ―Karratha-City of the North‖ project. The Consultancy & Design Brief has been structured to provide the best possible outcomes for Council within the funds available in the Royalties for Regions Grant. There is a focus on maintenance minimisation whilst, at the same time, ensuring a significant upgrade to the verges and roundabouts in Dampier Highway. It will be recommended that the project be endorsed and proceeded with. Voting Requirements Absolute Majority. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION THAT WITH RESPECT TO THE DAMPIER HIGHWAY STREETSCAPING PROJECT COUNCIL RESOLVES TO: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ENDORSE the Landscape Architect Consultancy & Design Brief as set out in Attachment 1. ESTABLISH the Dampier Highway Streetscaping Project Reference Group to have oversight of the project and FURTHER NOMINATES Cr (insert) to Chair the Project Reference Group. APPOINTS Geoffrey Allen Whyte Project Manager as Client Representative in the terms of AS4122-2000 General terms and conditions for the appointment of consultants subject to compliance with all Council Procurement Policies and Procedures and the Local Government Act and Regulations. APPOINTS Geoffrey Allen Whyte Project Manager as Superintendent in the terms of AS4000-1997 General terms and conditions of contract or such other Australian Standards form of contract as deemed applicable subject to compliance with all Council Procurement Policies and Procedures and the Local Government Act and Regulations. NOTES the costs if the project will be met from an anticipated grant of $2,000,000 to be funded by Royalties for Regions. AUTHORISES the Chief Executive Officer to invite tenders for the appointment of a Landscape Architect in accordance with the terms and conditions and for the scope of services as outlined in Landscape Architect Consultancy & Design Brief as set out in Attachment 1 subject to the approval of the Royalties for Regions Grant Application. AUTHORISE the creation of a new Capital Job Number to enable correct recording of costs involved with the process of inviting tenders Page 297 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 14.3 ROEBOURNE COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT File No: Attachment(s) CP.239 Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Consultancy and Design Brief Responsible Officer: Director Strategic Projects Author Name: Project Manager Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To advise Council of the current situation relating to the redevelopment of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre and to seek approval to proceed with design and documentation. BACKGROUND At the meeting of Council held on the 20th October 2010, Item 10.1.2 it was reported as follows; Roebourne Aquatic Centre Redevelopment: The Roebourne Aquatic Centre (RAC) is owned by the Department of Education (DET) and managed through a license agreement by the Shire of Roebourne on behalf of the Roebourne Community. The agreement generally provides for a cost share arrangement between the two parties. The facility is highly regarded in the Roebourne Community and is utilised heavily through the Summer season (September to May each year) particularly by the youth and more recently by the adults of the community. The facility provides more than simply opportunities for physical activity and health benefits, being a focal point in the community, the facility has an influence on reducing truancy, local crime and violence. The Department of Education and Training have indicated that they wish to gift the Roebourne Aquatic Centre to the Roebourne Community through the Shire of Roebourne. To consider this request, the Shire staff have indicated the facility would need to be compliant and DET would need to maintain the current funding to the centres operations. A report by CCS Strategic Planning on the condition of the facility was commissioned by the Department of Education and training to assess the existing facility for compliance with the current Health (Aquatic Facilities) Regulations 2007 and the Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation and Management of Aquatic Facilities 2007. The report clearly shows that the RAC does not comply with current aquatic regulations with regards to filtration system, plant room structure and location, balance tank, backwash tank, pool surface and pool guttering system and requires major redevelopment to renew to the required compliance and functionality standards. The Shire of Roebourne has clearly stated that with the works required to ensure that the Roebourne Aquatic Centre meets acceptable standard, the Shire of Roebourne is not willing to accept the facility in the current condition as the cost to reinstate the facility to the Page 298 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda required level is not a responsibility that should be borne entirely by the community and that state government contribution to any refurbishment would be required. The Department of Education and Training have indicated to a contribution of $500,000 to the redevelopment. Changes to the CSRFF guidelines give consideration to a larger contribution by State Government. The CCS report on the condition and required works to meet current compliance clearly outlined a project scope and cost. The project scope includes: Construction of new plant room and chlorine gas building Full replacement of gutters and in floor return system Replacement of balance tank and backwash tank Replacement of pool shell with two (2) separate water bodies Replacement of water treatment system The current estimates to refurbish the pool to become compliant with the Code is a total $2,735,100 plus GST. CCS Strategic Planning have recommended a complete redevelopment of the facility at an estimated cost of $3,214,800 + GST. The additional cost ($479,700 or an increase of 18%) offers a redeveloped facility with a design life of 50 years as opposed to extending a facility that has only 9 years of its initial design life left. In this instance the cost of refurbishment is in the order of 85% of the cost of a redeveloped facility and therefore the complete redevelopment of the facility should be pursued. The Shire of Roebourne is requesting $1,607,400 from the Department of Sport and Recreation inclusive of a development bonus request. Project – Roebourne Aquatic Centre Refurbishment CSRFF Requested $1,607,400 Department of Education and Training $500,000 Estimated Shire of Roebourne Contribution $1,107,400 Total Project Cost $3,214,800 plus tax Council endorsed the project through resolution 14850 and an application for a CSRFF Grant of $1,607,400 was submitted. The Department of Sport & Recreation subsequently approved a grant of $1,000,000 to be funded over the financial years 2011/12 - $750,000 and 2012/13 - $250,000. The Key Milestones established in the grant approval are: Concept Design Approval Detailed design Documentation (Complete) Preparation of tenders/quotes Award of tender Construction Commences Project Completion July 2011 December 2011. January 2012 March 2012 May 2012 August 2012 An allocation of $200,000 has been made in Councils 2010/11 budget to enable design works to be undertaken. REPORT Pool Page 299 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda As has been previously enunciated, the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre is in dire need of major remedial or redevelopment works. The Consultants Reports of 2007 and 2009 articulate the extent of works required and outlined an ―Order of Cost‖ budget of $3,200,000 in 2010/11 Roebourne Construction costs to replace the existing pool infrastructure. The Consultants were asked to review their cost estimates based on a current ―like for like‖ cost to replace the existing aquatic leisure facilities including provisions to new UV sanitation equipment, plant building and water play features. The current cost indications are fully tabulated in the section on Costs to follow. Buildings A detailed Condition Assessment report on the main amenities, office and kiosk building is being commissioned to ascertain the scope of works and likely costs to bring the building into current functional order. For example, whilst not possibly required by regulation, the provision of a dedicated First Aid Room is strongly favoured by Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre staff. In the absence of the condition report and in order to develop current budget estimates an allowance of $200,000 has been made for upgrading of the building. Project Budget Based on current information from the Consultants and an assessment of various design construction and escalation contingencies, other direct costs for surveys, land costs, geotechnical Surveys, Public Art, Project Financial Costs such as the Karratha Allowance (65%), advertising marketing and funding costs; consultants and project management fees and charges and travel costs significantly increase the overall costs associated with the project. These are summarised as follows: ELEMENT DETAIL BUDGET ALLOWANCE CONSTRUCTION COSTS CONSTRUCTION INDICATIVE PROJECT BUDGET Pool and plant costs, concourse upgrade, water features, amenities building upgrade CONSTRUCTION Design and Construction CONTINGENCIES Contingency and Cost Escalation to date of contract OTHER CONSTRUCTION Survey Fees, Geotech Survey, COSTS Public Art and Incidental Project expenses TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET 2,950,000 PROJECT FINANCIAL COSTS Karratha Allowance Advertising, Marketing Funding Costs (65%); 2,355,063 $2,355,063 FITTING OUT External landscaping, BBQ‘s, shade shelters 150,000 $150,000 FEES AND CHARGES Project Engineer 595,000 $595,000 Consultants and (Aquatic secondary Page 300 596,250 124,000 $3,670,250 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda consultants) Building Condition Report; Consultants travel and accommodation costs; Internal Project Management and Administration Costs TOTAL INDICATIVE PROJECT BUDGET $6,770,313 Note: In preparing the indicative budget, the author has erred on the conservative side as projects of a redevelopment nature generally present some design and construction ―surprises‖ and a reasonable allowance has been factored in for these. It should also be noted that the costs are based on current information and are subject to detailed design and costing. In this regard they are to be regarded as current best estimates of the order of cost of the project. Redevelopment Options Several options for redevelopment were considered and preliminary advice as to practicability or otherwise were discussed with specialist consultants. In short the advice was that anything could be considered but the price attached to the options was the unknown quantity. Given that the usage of the facility is predominantly 90% children, an option (with various alternatives) to redevelop pool facilities more as water based children leisure centre with some limited lap lanes for adults. Without the development of costed concept drawings for these alternative options it is somewhat difficult to illustrate the rationale. On the face of it there may be capital and operating cost efficiencies through a well thought out design with appropriate operating plant that can be an innovative attraction within the town and cater for its key market. It must be said that Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre staff indicate a ground swell of support for redevelopment on a like for like basis. None the less, in the preparation of concept designs for the redevelopment of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre it may well be advantageous to have a side report that explores these options and permits Council with alterative long term decision making options. FUNDING At this stage the only funding available for the project is the CSRFF Grant of $1,000,000 and the allocation of $200,000 for design fees in the current budget. The Department of Education has advised by way of correspondence in 2009 that it would not be making any contribution to the maintenance, upgrade or redevelopment of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre. It is apparent that in any scenario Council does not have adequate funding to commit to the overall project and that additional funding must be sourced. Page 301 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The Consultancy and Design Brief has had a specific clause inserted that requires the appointed Consultant to actively assist the Shire in applications for additional funding. This will take the form of developing graphics, images, drawings and notes to facilitate the preparation of professional applications. PROCUREMENT Consultancy and Design Brief The detailed Consultancy and Design Brief is submitted by way of ATTACHMENT 1. The fundamental rational underpinning the Brief is that there is a definite STOP/GO at the end of the Concept/Master Planning stage and then again, should Council opt to proceed, at the close of tenders. Consultant The Brief has been structured around the Principal Consultant being a specialist Aquatic Engineer who will be responsible for the appointment and management of any required secondary consultants. This will enhance the ability of the Strategic Projects Office to effectively Project Manage the project. Scope of Services In outline terms the appointed Consultant will be required to undertake the following: Site Investigation and Development of Detailed Brief Preparation of a detailed costed concept plan indicating various development options and a staged development plan. Decisions as to the extent of community consultation will need to be made at this point to ensure the management of community expectations of outcomes. Note: This is a STOP/GO point in the project. Assistance with the preparation of Grant Funding Applications Preparation of Life Cycle Cost reports Design Development and Documentation of approved Works Calling of tenders. Note: This is a STOP/GO point in the project. Contract Administration Project Acquittal process. Project Reference Group It will be recommended that a Project Reference Group to have general oversight of the project be appointed chaired by a Councillor. The Aquatic Engineer will be required to make presentations to the Project Reference Group on a regular basis. Membership of the Project Reference Group is as follows: Cr Garry Bailey, Chair Mr Simon Kot, Project Director (Director Strategic Projects) Mr Andrew Ward, Client (Director Corporate and Community Services) Mr Leigh Cover, Manager Community Facilities Mr Tony Wear, Coordinator Recreation Facilities Manager, Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre Mr Geof Whyte, Project Manager/Clients Representative Page 302 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda It is open to Council to nominate additional Councillor and community members. However, it is strongly recommended that the structure as a ―Reference Group‖ be maintained and the Project Reference Group not be empowered with any delegated decision making authority. Key External Stakeholders The key external stakeholders in the project are as follows: Department of Education Roebourne Advisory Committee Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre staff Roebourne community Form of Contract The Form of Contract to be utilised will be AS4122-200 General terms and conditions of contract for the appointment of consultants. It will be recommended that the Project Manager be appointed as Client Representative in the terms of the standard. The construction contract to be utilised will be AS4000-1997 General terms and conditions of contract. The appointment of a Superintendent will be resolved at the time Council makes a decision to proceed to that stage. LAND TENURE Overview The Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre is wholly constructed on land under the care control and management of the Minister for Education and is part of the adjoining school site. In view of the fact the Minster of Education has indicated a wish to gift the Roebourne Aquatic Centre to the Roebourne Community through the Shire of Roebourne, it is submitted that it is not an unreasonable view to take that the land be transferred to the ―:care control and management‖ of the Shire. Consequently it will be recommended that, as a condition of the Shire participating as a major contributor to the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre redevelopment, the land be transferred to Council and be amalgamated with the adjoining Civic Purpose Reserve R39095 Lot 760. It will be recommended that this course of action be authorised. Licence Agreement (Existing) The Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre is operated under a Licence Agreement (Agreement) entered into with the Minister for Education in 1995 and has an apparent term of 25 years. The Agreement provides for the Shire to operate and fully maintain the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre in compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement and with the provisions of the Health Act and Regulations. Page 303 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda The School has free access to the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre between the hours of 7:30am and 3:15pm on Mondays to Fridays during the school term. The Agreement also has provisions which prohibit the kiosk remaining open between those hours and imply that the Shire can only use the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre outside of those hours. The Agreement also provides for a diminishing contribution to the operating and maintenance costs of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre, 75% initially decreasing by 5% each five years during the term. Presently the Shire meets 55% of the costs and the Minister for Education 45%. Joint Use Agreement Presently the Shire operates the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre under a management Licence with the Minister of education which provides access by adjoining school students and staff and the sharing of operating costs. It will be a necessary precursor of any transfer of responsibility for the land and assets thereon that the Minister of Education enters into an acceptable Joint Use Agreement which will, cover among other things, access by students and shared operating and maintenance costs. It will be recommended that the completion of such an agreement be a precondition of transfer of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre to the Shire of Roebourne and its acceptance of future capital and operating costs. LEGAL Having regard to the fact that the present Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre is constructed wholly on land under the care control and management‖ of the Minister of Education legal opinion has been sought to confirm Councils power to expend funds on the redevelopment project. The nub of the legal advice confirming that this power exists is contained in the paragraph below: Power to Expend Funds You enquire as to whether, in light of the Licence Agreement the Council of the Shire of Roebourne can expend funds on capital improvements where it has no legal or equitable interest in the land and no entitlement to the assets on the land in any shape or form. We can see no difficulty about the Council of the Shire doing so under the Local Government Act 1995. While there is no specific provision of the Local Government Act 1995 dealing with the objects upon which a local government can expend its funds, Section 3.1(1) of the Act refers to the general function of a local government being to provide for the good government of persons in its district. We would certain interpret this provision as applying to the re-development of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre. Section 3.1(3) of the Act requires a liberal approach to be taken to the construction of the scope of the general function of a local government. Providing some connection can be established with the welfare of persons in the district, the general effect of Section 3.1 is to give the Shire a very general discretion to decide upon what purposes it will expend the funds it has available. The full opinion makes reference to the desirability of negotiating for the transfer of part of the school reserve and other general administrative matters. The concluding paragraph reads: Page 304 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda In summary, we can see no reason why the Shire should be restricted in its ability to spend funds upon the re-development of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre, whether it remains vested in the Minister or is transferred to the Shire. The latter course would be desirable, in which case in our view the transfer should be free of charge. OPTIONS There are several options available for Council to consider with respect to the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre. Close the Roebourne Community Aquatic Given the outcomes of the report, it is well Centre (Scenario 1) open to Council to deem the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre as constituting a community health risk and therefore close the facility. Such a course of action without having a viable long term aquatic facility in the town would be fraught with political difficulties. Leave ―As Is‖ and do nothing Given the rather poor outcome of the consultancy reports, it would appear that if Council were to adopt this option and the ongoing state of affairs, then it is authors view that there will be a considerable risk of serious and rapid deterioration of the plant in particular to the point where the pool water cannot be sanitised and treated to a basic acceptable standard. Carry out an upgrade of the existing The Consultants report indicates that there facilities is little long term benefit in an upgrade of the existing facilities due to the extent of their deterioration Undertake a Master Planning exercise to It will be recommended that Council determine redevelopment options, capital considers adopting this option as it provides and operating costs options, staged maximum flexibility in decision making and development scenarios, funding options and further opportunity to canvass for additional proceed to redevelop on a staged basis. financial support. Close the Roebourne Community Aquatic In the event that the outcomes of the Master Centre (Scenario 2) Planning process determine that the redevelopment of the pool is beyond Councils financial capacity to undertake, then the undesirable option of closing the facility may have to be considered. STRATEGIC PLAN The Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre Redevelopment is not specifically provided for in the 2009/13 Strategic Plan. POLICY IMPLICATIONS There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Council has a legal and moral obligation to ensure that the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre is maintained and operated in such a manner as to ensure compliance at all times with the relevant statutory requirements. The present situation is that it is problematic that Page 305 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda the plant in particular can be adequately maintained in a functional condition for any length of time. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The current budget has an allowance of $200,000 for design works associated with the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre Redevelopment project and there is an approved CSRFF grant of $1,000,000 to be funded over 2011-12 and 2012-13 financial years. Council has not made any allowances in forward budgets for the additional funding required to undertake the works. The Department of Education has advised by way of correspondence in 2009 that it would not be making any contribution to the maintenance, upgrade or redevelopment of the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre. This will need to be confirmed as the design progresses. CONCLUSION The Consultants Reports indicate that there is a priority need to either substantially upgrade or redevelop the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre in view of rapidly deteriorating facilities and the increasing risk of not being able to treat the water in accordance with relevant Health Regulations. The Reports outline the required minimum works and established indicative minimum order of cost estimates to either upgrade or redevelop the facility. Council operates the facility under a Management Licence with the Minister of Education and it would appear that the Agreement will expire in 2020. The Agreement provides for Council operate and fully maintain the facility and that the Minister will contribute toward those costs on decreasing percentage amount. The current cost estimates indicate that Council has insufficient funding to complete the project on the basis of the best estimate order of costs prepared by the author. In order to fully assess the options and costs available for the upgrade/redevelopment it will be recommended that a suitably qualified Aquatic Engineer be engaged, in the first instance, to formalise costed design options based on the CCS Strategic Management reports of 2007 and 2009. In the event that Council resolves to proceed with construction of all or part of the project then the commission of the Aquatic Engineer would be extended to incorporate the full design and contract administration phases. VOTING REQUIREMENTS Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION THAT COUNCIL, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED ROEBOURNE COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT RESOLVES TO: 1. ENDORSE the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre Consultancy and Design Brief as outlined in ATTACHMENT 1 Page 306 Redevelopment Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 2. ENDORSES the methodology of appointing an Aquatic Engineer on the basis of a definitive STOP/GO point being the completion of the Master Plan and, in the event the project is progressed with a further STOP/GO point at the conclusion of the tender process. 3. AUTHORISES the Chief Executive Officer to invite tenders for the appointment of a consultant in accordance with the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Consultancy & Design Brief. 4. APPOINTS Geoffrey Allen Whyte Project Manager as Client Representative in the terms of AS4122-2000 General terms and conditions for the appointment of consultants subject to compliance with all Council Procurement Policies and Procedures and the Local Government Act and Regulations. 5. ESTABLISH the Roebourne Community Aquatic Centre Project Reference Group to have oversight of the project and FURTHER NOMINATES Cr Bailey to Chair the Project Reference Group. 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Background The Shire of Roebourne Waste Facilities has standard operating days throughout the year. The facilities currently have different operating (opened) hours for each of the two sites. There is no current policy in relation to operating or opening days/hours or varying operating hours for the 7 Mile Waste Facility or the Wickham Transfer Station. There has been no review of any Waste Facility operating hours this officer can locate. There are no DEC license conditions to opening hours required for the Waste Services Facilities. The current operating hours at the Wickham Transfer Station were in place due to only two staff members working at the site on a rotating roster since opening. Six months ago Waste Services added an additional staff member to the roster and now have the capability to increase the opening times to provide better service to the local area. Council Waste Services Facilities at 7 Mile and Wickham Transfer Station currently run 7 days a week 362 days per year being closed only for Christmas Day, New Years day, Good Friday and for cyclones or emergency situations. Current Operating (opened) hours are as follows for the two facilities. 7 Mile Monday to Friday 7am – 5:30pm Weekends, Public Holidays 7am -4pm Wickham Transfer Station Every day 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm Issues Currently there are differing opened hours for the two sites. Available time to perform tip face cover (as per Environmental protection ACT 1986 and current Licence L7021/1997/13) and the increase in through-put of waste at the Wickham Transfer Station requires a standardisation of hours between the sites. Page 351 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda It is the intention to standarise opening hours across both facilities from 7am to 4.30pm which will effectively increase the opening hours at the Wicham Transfer Station and reduce the opening hours at the 7 Mile facility by one hour. 7 Mile facility The reduced hours from 5:30pm to 4:30pm at the 7 mile facility allows for Waste Services staff to be able to perform tip face maintenance and coverage daily. The DEC license requirements for the 7 mile facility requires daily cover (clean fill sand cover) over the tip faces. With the closing time currently at 5:30 pm this allows for commercial and residential users to enter and dump up to that time. By reducing the closing time to 4:30pm this allows the site operators to prepare the tipping faces during the afternoon and complete the daily cover by 5:00pm in alignment with their current working hours by the council collective agreement 2009. Commercial and residential users accessing the 7 mile facility after 4:30pm are minimal with only 10 recorded commercial users moving over the weighbridge in the second quarter of this financial year. The proposed change wouldl be advertised through local media and information sent direct to all commercial operators. Wickham Transfer Station The increased hours at the Wickham Transfer Station allows for increased access daily for general public in the localised area. By increasing the operating hours at the Wickham Transfer Station we expect an impact of reduced illegal dumping by continuing to provide a free tipping service to the local population with 8.5 hrs per day instead of the current 6 hours per day 7 days a week. This change will be advertised through local media and the Council Cleansweep Program. Other waste facilities in Western Australia with similar or larger waste tonnage to council facilities and coverage requirements by the DEC, report opening hours of: Rockingham – 7:30 am-4pm Tamala Park (Nth of Perth) – 7am- 4:45pm Red Hill (East of Perth) – 7am – 4pm Meru (Geraldton) – 7:30am – 4:30pm Discussions with Waste Managers for the above locations have advised that the main reason for operational closing times is for tip face cover requirements and standard site operations performed while no commercial or residential users are onsite. Options Council has the following options: Option 1- is to remain with status quo. Option 2- Is to adopt recommendation to provide uniformity of sites Operational hours and conformity with regulations to the following opening hours: All Facilities Page 352 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 7:00am – 4:30pm on all days with the exception of Christmas Day , New Years day, Good Friday and for cyclones or emergency situations and for cyclones or emergency situations. Policy Implications No implications. Legislative Implications Environmental protection ACT 1986. Financial Implications The financial implications are unknown, though with minimal recorded traffic after 4.30pm at the 7 Mile facility the financial impact to Council is considered small. With more access and the growth in the Wickham area an increase in commercial activity and an increase in revenue is expected at the Wickham Transfer Station. Conclusion By creating uniformity across sites for operational opening times Council allows Waste services to provide additional access to the residents of Roebourne, Wickham and Point Sampson and allows for more productive use of staff operational hours to meet compliance and regulatory requirements. Both waste sites have staff members currently working hours of 6:30am to 5pm daily and the alteration to hours on sites fits in with operational staffing requirements. No additional cost will be required to staff the hours at the Wickham Transfer Station with only access to site time altering not staff hours on site. The draft report was provided to the Waste Services Advisory Group inaugural meeting on the 27th April 2011 with general acceptance of proposed changes. Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council: Adopt the following change to opening hours for the 7 Mile Waste facility and the Wickham Transfer Station of: All Waste Services Facilities 7:00am – 4:30pm on all days with the exception of Christmas, Years Day, Good Friday and in times of cyclone alerts and/or emergency situations. Page 353 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS - MAY 2011 Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Author Name: Minute Secretary Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To advise Council of the information items for May 2011. Background None Issues None Options None Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications There are no financial implications resulting from this report. Conclusion None Voting Requirements Simple. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council note the following information items: 15.1 Shire President‟s Mail, 1 – 29 April 2011 15.2 Register of Documents Stamped with the Shire‟s Common Seal 15.3 Councillor Representatives on Organisations 15.4 Tabled Correspondence 15.5 Budget Amendments for period ending 30 April 2011 15.6 Non-Statutory Donations for period ending 30 April 2011 15.7 Building Statistics – April 2011 15.8 Planning Decisions Issued, 1 – 26 April 2011 15.9 Community Safety Coordinator – Projects Update Page 354 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.1 SHIRE PRESIDENT‟S MAIL, 1 – 29 APRIL 2011 Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Author Name: Minute Secretary Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT Incoming correspondence for the Shire President Date From 01/04/2011 THE HON MARTIN FERGUSON AM MP Subject Details THANK YOU FOR LETTER DATED 02 MARCH 2011 NATIONAL RENTAL AFFORDABILITY SCHEME (NRAS) INCENTIVES FOR PILBARA 01/04/2011 AUSTRALIAN ARMY - PILBARA REGIMENT INVITATION TO SHIRE PRESIDENT NICOLE LOCKWOOD TO ATTEND AN ANZAC SERVICE ON 17 APRIL 2011 AT WHIM CREEK MEMORIAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA - PILBARA REGIMENT 04/04/2011 THE HON COLIN BARNETT MLA RESPONSE TO LETTER DATED 1 FEBRUARY 2011 UPGRADE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - CAPE LAMBERT MINISTERIAL RESERVE 35813 - IMPACTS ON POINT SAMSON - PREMIER OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 05/04/2011 ROEBOURNE VISITOR CENTRE FW: REQUEST FOR TRAIN AT THE SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE DEPOT TO BE PLACED AT THE ROEBOURNE VISITOR CENTRE AND LATER AT POINT SAMSON JETTY 07/04/2011 LABOUR SENATOR AUSTRALIA FOR WESTERN THANK YOU FOR LETTER - AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT'S CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSIVE ALLOCATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH THE NATIONAL RENTAL AFFORDABILITY SCHEME IN THE PILAR - LABOUR SENATOR FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA 08/04/2011 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENT WITH REFERENCE TO CAPE LAMBERT MINISTERIAL RESERVE 35813 - IMPACTS ON POINT SAMSON SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN PROVIDING INFORMATION ON WHAT FACILITIES THE SHIRE WOULD LIKE DEVELOPED DEPARTMENT OF STATE GOVERNMENT 13/04/2011 AUSTRALIAN ARMY - PILBARA REGIMENT THANK YOU TO THE SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE PRESIDENT NICOLE LOCKWOOD - ATTENDANCE AT AFTERNOON TEA AND PRESENTATION ON 8 APRIL 2010 - PILBARA REGIMENT Page 355 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 21/04/2011 THE HON TONY ABBOTT MP RESPONSE FROM THE HON TONY ABBOTT MHR CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - ROLE FOR COUNCILS - ALGA REQUEST ENDORSEMENT BY COUNCILS REFERENDUM TO CHANGE THE CONSTITUTION 27/04/2011 HON MAX TRENORDEN PRIVATE MEMBERS BILL - SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT (REGIONAL SUBSIDIARIES) BILL 2010 - HON MAX TRENORDEN 27/04/2011 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA DEVELOPMENT OF AN UP TO DATE PILBARA PLAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA PILBARA (RDAP) SUPPORTS SOR RECOMMENDATION - RDA LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH SOR AND OTHER PARTNERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PILBARA ONE PLAN Page 356 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.2 REGISTER OF DOCUMENTS STAMPED WITH THE SHIRE OF ROEBOURNE COMMON SEAL Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Author Name: Minute Secretary Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To advise Councillors of documents, as listed below, that have been stamped with the Common Seal of the Shire of Roebourne since the last Council Meeting. DATE 6 April DOCUMENT Parking and Parking Facilities Amended Local Law 2011 2011 Page 357 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.3 COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATIVES ON ORGANISATIONS Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Author Name: Minute Secretary Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT Below is the listing of Councillor Portfolios and Representatives on Organisations within the Shire of Roebourne, both internal and external groups. External Committees: EXTERNAL COMMITTEE Nor West Jockey Club Committee Pilbara Regional Council (PRC) Pilbara Regional Road Group DIVISION & STAFF MEMBER [if applic] Community and Corporate Services Chief Executive Officer COUNCILLOR Cr Fiona White-Hartig Cr Lockwood & Cr Hipworth, Cr White-Hartig & Cr Smeathers as proxies CEO & Infrastructure Services Cr Lockwood & Cr Hipworth Resource Industry Advisory Group Chief Executive Officer, Community and Corporate Services, Development and Regulatory Services & Infrastructure Services Cr Lally, Cr White-Hartig & Cr Hipworth Visitor Centre(s) Committees Community and Corporate Services Cr Hipworth & Cr Bailey Walkington Theatre Management Committee Community and Corporate Services Cr Cechner & Cr Smeathers as proxy West Pilbara Communities for Children Consortium Community and Corporate Services Cr Vertigan & Cr Smeathers as proxy Roebourne Advisory Group Community and Corporate Services Cr Bailey, Cr White-Hartig & Cr Pritchard Internal Portfolio‟s: INTERNAL PORTFOLIO’S COUNCILLOR Community and Corporate Services Cr Lewis, Cr Smeathers, Cr Vertigan & Cr Pritchard Financial Services Cr Lally & Cr Lockwood Development and Regulatory Services Cr Bailey, Cr Cechner Cr Hipworth & Cr White-Hartig Infrastructure Services Cr Hipworth & Cr Lally Page 358 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.4 TABLED CORRESPONDENCE Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Author Name: Minute Secretary Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT Tabled correspondence for Councillors information: Date From Subject Details 15/04/2011 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA) ASSOCIATION ( WALGA) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011 - TO BE HELD ON 6 AUGUST 2011 28/04/2011 DEPARTMENT RECREATION OF 28/04/2011 HERITAGE COUNCIL AUSTRALIA SPORT OF AND INVITATION - PILBARA SPORT & CULTURE ADVISORY GROUP MEETING - HELD ON 19 MAY 2011 - PORT HEDLAND WESTERN REVIEW OF HERITAGE ACT - NEW STATE CULTURAL HERITAGE POLICY LAUNCHED ON 19 APRIL 2011 ENCLOSED PUBLICATION AND CONSULTATION PAPER - HERITAGE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ACT 1990 Page 359 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.5 BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 APRIL 2011 File No: APR11 Responsible Officer: Executive Manager Corporate Services Author Name: Management Accountant Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT To provide Council with a report on adopted amendments to the original budget and the anticipated effect of those amendments on the surplus/deficit position at the end of the year. Shire Of Roebourne Budget Amendments For The Period Ending 30 April 2011 Date Of Meeting Res Number Account Number Description Expenditure Increase / (Decrease) $ Income Increase / (Decrease) $ Original Budget Closing Estimate 19-Jul-10 15219 314200 20-Sep-10 151292 314772 20-Sep-10 151292 314207 20-Sep-10 151293 404411 20-Sep-10 151297 308705 20-Sep-10 151297 308205 20-Sep-10 151301 332503 20-Sep-10 151301 332504 15-Oct-10 15-Nov-10 151354 151395 460204 various 15-Nov-10 151379 206000 06-Dec-10 151442 Various 06-Dec-10 20-Dec-10 151442 151454 Various Various 20-Dec-10 20-Dec-10 151448 151448 Lions Club-FeNaClNG children's activities Karratha Community Celebration Income not Budgeted 10/11 Karratha Community Celebration Expense not Budgeted 10/11 Write-off Commercial Rubbish Debt by Alvar Distributors Pty Ltd Lottery West Grant Conservation of Cultural Heritage Create Income account Lottery West Grant Conservation of Cultural Heritage Create Expense account Reallocate Budget Capital Funds Cossack Reallocate Budget Capital Funds Cossack Commit Contribution to funding Narcotic Detection Dog Operations new activity st 1 Quarter Budget Review Amendments Chief Executive Officer Remuneration Review Reallocate Budget Capital fundsBulgarra Sporting Precinct amendments Reallocate Budget Capital fundsBulgarra Sporting Precinct amendments Debtors Write-offs December 2010 Adjustment of Opening Surplus/(Deficit) after Audit carried forward 1 July 2010 Restricted Surplus Accrued Interest on Page 360 10,000 New Surplus /(Deficit) $ 0 (10,000) 120,000 110,000 129,000 (19,000) 564 (19,564) 37,590 37,590 18,026 (19,564) 18,000 (1,564) 18,000 (19,564) (15,500) 25,000 (4,064) (29,064) 21,120 (50,184) 339,433 (389,617) (339,433) 3,465 (50,184) (53,649) 2,195,236 1,790,322 351,265 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Loan & Salaries & Wages, Unspent Loan & LSL Cash Backed 30 Jun 10 Cfwd Contd. Date Of Meeting Res Number Account Number 20-Dec-10 151469 20-Dec-10 151473 20-Dec-10 151478 20-Dec-10 151478 Various 933400/ 933402 933402/ 338851 20-Dec-10 151484 911002/ 911051 14-Feb-11 151505 Various 14-Feb-11 21-Mar-11 151517 151546 933806/ 934050 various 432506/ 432856 21-Mar-11 151572 various 18-Apr-11 151597 314200 18-Apr-11 151599 18-Apr-11 151599 460506/ 946008 460506/ 946015 18-Apr-11 18-Apr-11 151603 151603 460506/ 946014 946007 18-Apr-11 151603 946004 18-Apr-11 151603 206009 Description Memorandum of Understanding-Recycled Water Supply (effluent re-use scheme) Budget Amendments to undertake kerb maintenance works in Roebourne new Job number 642803 Reallocate surplus funds to new account for Roebourne Hall aesthetic works Contribute additional $75,000 funding for Roebourne Hall aesthetic works Reallocate New Portable Admin Bldg Car park works $25,800 from 911002 to new Job 911051 to record capital asset under correct category Budget Amendments Agenda Item Various Account and Job Reallocations Reallocate $15,000 to allow the Bulgarra Precinct electrical upgrade expenses to be recorded correctly nd 2 Quarter Budget Review Amendments Amendment of $170,000 for the 2010/2011 Financial Year to achieve the transformational process (New account 250000) To reallocate $10,000 from provision of community organisations seed funding to the Shire President‘s Flood Appeal Quotation received to Install CCTV system for management and security of the paid parking system, reallocated from 946015 project As above – Extent of GSE area not required as originally proposed Car park upgrade and assoc. Works required budget variation to reflect the revised project budget – reallocated from airport projects As Above As Above Increase Car park Project to revised Budget Include a provision of $10,000 to undertake the independent audit investigation into the process and financial management of the Karratha Airport Car Park project Totals Expenditure Increase / (Decrease) Page 361 New Surplus /(Deficit) 200,000 200,000 351,265 100,000 100,000 351,265 0 75,000 351,265 75,000 0 351,265 351,265 113,000 93,000 331,265 15,000 (11,241,248) 15,000 (11,619,599) 331,265 (47,086) 170,000 170,000 (47,086) 10,000 10,000 (47,086) 50,000 (97,086) (50,000) (47,086) (1,000,000) (572,747) 1,047,086 1,619,833 1,572,747 (47,086) 10,000 (57,086) (8,528,687) Current Budget Position is a Surplus of Income Increase / (Decrease) (8,585,773) (57,086) Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.6 NON STATUTORY DONATIONS FOR PERIOD ENDING 30 APRIL 2011 File No: APR11 Responsible Officer: Executive Manager Corporate Services Author Name: Management Accountant Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT To provide Council with a summary of Non Statutory Donations made during the specified period. Shire Of Roebourne Non Statutory Donations For The Period Ending 30 April 2011 Contribution-Dampier Contribution-Pt Samson Contribution-Roebourne Contribution-Wickham FeNaCLNG Children's activities FeNaCLNG Fireworks display Hampton Harbour Boat & Sailing Club Juluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation Juluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation-c/fwd 2009/10 Karratha Baptist Church Craft Group-c/fwd 2009/10 Karratha Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry Karratha Emergency Relief Assoc Link Inc Lotteries House Insurance Nor West Jockey Club Not for Profit Organisations-commence operations Pilbara Community Legal Services Roebourne Sobering-Up Shelter SAFE Karratha Salvation Army-Red Shield Appeal Shire President‘s Flood Appeal St John Ambulance Sub Centre Roebourne St Vincent de Paul - waste collection reimbursement Wickham Community Association Yaandina Family Centre Youthcare West Pilbara Page 362 Original Budget $ 200,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 0 12,000 5,000 50,000 18,100 16,891 2,500 3,000 5,303 4,552 8,000 50,000 4,000 5,500 21,530 3,000 0 9,000 4,576 11,000 2,000 2,000 737,952 Amended Budget Actual $ $ 200,000 35,007.00 100,000 25,000.00 100,000 7,274.27 100,000 54,545.45 10,000 12,000 5,000 50,000 32,599.68 18,100 5,673.24 16,891 14,484.55 2,500 2,272.73 3,000 5,303 4,854.32 4,552 4,175.82 8,000 40,000 4,000 5,500 21,530 22,542.40 3,000 10,000 10,000.00 9,000 12,689.23 4,576 11,000 2,000 2,000 747,952 231,118.69 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.7 BUILDING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL2011 File No: GR.27 Responsible Officer: Manager Building Services Author Name: Directorate Admin Officer Disclosure of Interest: NIL REPORT PURPOSE To advise Council of the following Building Statistics: NO. SOLE OCCUPANCY UNITS BUILDING LICENCES APPROVED NEW RESIDENCES APRIL 2010 NO. SOLE OCCUPANCY UNITS APRIL 2011 16 15 1 GROUP DWELLINGS 3 0 TRANSIENT WORKFORCE ACCOMMODATION 0 0 158 1 COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS 4 7 MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIONS OUTBUILDINGS) 25 39 SWIMMING POOLS/SPAS 4 3 TOTAL 49 66 VALUE $9,435,086 $42,027,521 (INC. AND BUILDING LICENCES APPROVED NO. SOLE OCCUPANCY UNITS (CUMULATIVE) NEW RESIDENCES 1 JULY 2009 TO 30 APRIL 2010 NO. SOLE OCCUPANCY UNITS 186 GROUP DWELLINGS TRANSIENT WORKFORCE ACCOMMODATION 1 JULY 2010 TO 30 APRIL 2011 138 10 4 209 12 2456 9 418 4 COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS 67 86 MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIONS OUTBUILDINGS) 350 507 SWIMMING POOLS/SPAS 95 103 TOTAL 711 850 VALUE $268,803,971 $327,604,617 (INC. AND Page 363 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.8 PLANNING DECISIONS ISSUED - 1 APRIL - 26 APRIL 2011 File No: TA/1/1 Responsible Officer: Director Development And Regulatory Services Author Name: Directorate Admin Officer Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To advise Council of the following planning and WAPC subdivision decisions issued for the above period. APPL. # P2329 DECISION OWNER APPLICANT ADDRESS APPLICATION TYPE R-CODE VARIATION DEEMED REFUSAL BARRY KUHN BARRY KUHN LOT 158 BURKE CRES, DAMPIER P2438 APPROVED COUNCIL PATRICK WREN PATRICK WREN DEVELOPMENT P2439 APPROVED DELEGATE JAKAT & SON PTY LTD JAKAT & SON PTY LTD P2445 WITHDRAWN FREO GROUP PTY LTD FREO GROUP PTY LTD P2461 APRPOVED WAPC J&J FAMILY TRUST MALAGA PROPERTIES WHELANS P2470 APPROVED DELEGATE SHIRE ROEBOURNE OF HAVEN DESIGNS LOT 679 NAIRN STREET, ROEBOURNE LOT 1 CHERRATTA RD, KARRATHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 31 EURO BOULEVARD, BAYNTON LOT 2885 COOLAWANYAH RD, KARRATHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 2 ECHIDNA ROAD, BAYNTON P2477 APPROVED DELEGATE SHIRE ROEBOURNE OF HAVEN DESIGNS DEVELOPMENT P2486 WITHDRAWN WOODSIDE ENERGY WAYNE EVANS P2488 APPROVED COUNCIL MUNHOZ PTY LTD LEILA DEKKER P2491 APPROVED DELEGATE CRAIG PLANT CRAIG PLANT LOT 160 WITHNELL WAY, BULGARRA LOT 3364 (8) BROOKS WAY, NICKOL LOT 52 PT SAMSONROEBOURNE RD, POINT SAMSON 9 WALLABY ST, BAYNTON P2492 APPROVED DELEGATE CRAIG PLANT CRAIG PLANT 9 WALLABY ST, BAYNTON R-CODE VARIATION P2494 APPROVED COUNCIL PROMPT FENCING TIMIK DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD LOT 2574 AUGUSTUS DRIVE, KARRATHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION/AM ALGAMATION DEVELOPMENT R-CODE VARIATION DEVELOPMENT R-CODE VARIATION DEVELOPMENT OUTBUILDING WITH OVERHEIGHT WALL OF 3600MM AND EXCESSIVE FLOOR AREA OF 160 SQM PROPOSED TWO(2) STORE SHEDS AND ANCILLARY WORKS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT STAGE 1 MANAGERS QUARTERS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL DWELLING STRATA SUBDIVISION LOT 2885 COOLAWANYAH RD, KARRATHA PROPOSED THREE (3) BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL TRIPLEX PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX BUILDING SET BACK FROM SIDE FENCE OF ADJOINING PROPERTY PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL DWELLING REDUCED SITE AND REAR SETBACK FOR SHED REDUCED SIDE SETBACK FOR CARPORT OFFICE, WAREHOUSE, CARETAKERS DWELLING & ANCILLARY WORKS Note – Determinations of Subdivision/Amalgamation applications made by the Western Australian Planning Commission Page 364 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 15.9 COMMUNITY SAFETY COORDINATOR – PROJECTS UPDATE File No: Nil Responsible Officer: Director Development And Regulatory Services Author Name: Community Safety Coordinator Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To provide Council with an update of the Community Safety Coordinators projects to date. PROJECT General Town Entry Statements Graffiti ACTIVITIES Attended Contact Management course. Very useful. At CE’s request, engaging consultant to facilitate strategic plan for Cleansweep. Assisted Community Services with Roebourne War Memorial project. Banner & letterhead design. Registered for Tidy Town. Seeking to have driven by Community Assocs with support from Shire. Not much interest yet. Deadline 12 July for final submission. Design signed off by Managers & CE. Tender & installation process to commence. Project passing on to Infrastructure. ‘Art’ project for Wickham, Point Samson to follow installation. 4 reports of graffiti. 2 removed immediately due to offensive nature. Trialled letter to private property owners re their responsibility to remove. Reasonably positive response from 1, no response from other. Initiated follow up letters to people who report graffiti to confirm removal. Enclosing before & after photos. Large amount of removal by contractor (still to be billed so no budget info yet). Underpass project commenced. Business Blitz commenced. Low response. Further promotion and extending offer to community if response stays low. Law information delivered to hardware & stationery retailers throughout the Shire – good response. Restocked Roebourne Post Office with safe wipes – good response from community. Media promotion of safe wipes organised. Corrections placed community service person with our contractor for work experience/community hours. Police investigating alleged frequent COMMENT/FOLLOW UP Dampier Comm. Assoc. Proving elusive. Continue to follow up. Discuss Tidy Town submission with Community Assocs/CARE. EXPENDITURE/BUDGET No budget implications. Tender documentation & admin $1,000.00 Roebourne Hall job scheduled for June. Remove graffiti, repaint, anti-graffiti coating in preparation for community art project. Further promo for free removal blitz. Page 365 $31,818 for Roebourne hall job (Purchase Order created). Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Litter Alcohol Management CCTV Eyes on the Street Neighbourhood Watch Crime & Safety Greening Project taggers. Lisa Manser organised successful Clean up day 1 May. 181 bags from Nikol area. Plus more from Bulgarra & LIA. ‘Report the Critter’ & Litter Crew promotion in newspapers. Roebourne complaint response. Will link in with RAC, CARE & Roebourne community to progress. Meeting scheduled to discuss/coordinate various Shire litter initiatives. Met with Rio Tinto to discuss pilot glass bottle project. Target reducing amount of glass on streets in Roebourne/Wickham initially. Applying for funding from Zero Waste. Glass crusher may be available. Will seek support from Cleansweep. Investigated 2 possible funding sources for alcohol safety ad. Liquor accord meeting 4 May, rescheduled to 1 June. Positive community response to CCTV in newspapers. Discussed audit report with provider. 1st part due 9 May. Report is substantial. Schedule for Shire training in place. Invitations sent to security firms, other organisations. Restocked car stickers at depot. Police scheduled roll out. Woodside agreement in final draft form. Meeting with Rio 9 May to discuss their agreement. ‘Look, lock, leave’ signage to be carried out by Corrections with support from Infrastructure. Represented Shire at Juvenile Justice meeting re Roebourne pool break in. Will pick up this role with JJ from now on. Victim Statement to Director of Public Prosecutions re Roebourne pool break in. Police community BBQ 11 May. All Community Associations except Dampier consulted (Dampier scheduled but meeting changed). Beautification will focus mostly on Entry Statement areas. Roebourne will use money for banners. Still money available for other tasks. . Bucks for Bags funded clean up. Rangers budget. Time frame of 30 June for initial installation will push out. Assistance offered if required. Look, lock, leave signage – finalise locations. Finalise dollar allocation to each town. May push out past June. Page 366 Signs funded by Police/Woodside. $5k set aside for Roebourne banners. Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 16 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN Nil 17 QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN Nil 18 URGENT BUSINESS APPROVED BY THE PERSON PRESIDING OR BY DECISION Nil Page 367 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 19 MATTERS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS 19.1 USE OF RESERVE 45496 FOR SALE OF PERSONAL AND COMMERCIAL GOODS File No: A65626 Attachment(s) CONFIDENTIAL cover Responsible Officer: Director Development and Regulatory Services Author Name: Manager Environmental Health Disclosure of Interest: Nil Attachments tabled under separate REPORT PURPOSE To seek direction from Council to manage the sale of private and commercial vehicles from Reserve 45496, known as ―Dreamers Hill‖, or determine a more suitable area for this activity to occur. Background The Shire of Roebourne received a complaint alleging that passenger vehicles were being sold on a commercial basis for profit from the site, as well as commercial machinery and vehicles being offered for sale. In addition to the commercial impacts on licensed motor vehicle businesses in the area, the complainant commented that the reserve had become an eyesore and was not in line with the Shires vision to become a City of the North. Issues Dreamers Hill has historically been used by local residents for decades to either trade or purchase passenger vehicles, boats, trailers and motorcycles. It is located at on the corner of Dampier Highway and Bathgate Road. Given the transient nature of the population and high disposable income due primarily to resource industry and lack of licensed second hand dealerships for all types of vehicles, Dreamers Hill has become an outdoor display area by default. The unsealed reserve is accessible from an entry way off Bathgate Road, and has bollards surrounding the reserve boundary. Although historically used for the sale of personal vehicles, there has been an increase in the display of commercial equipment from the site, including trucks, commercial trailers, heavy plant equipment and the like. Due to the size of these vehicles and the space taken to display them, the use of Dreamers Hill to display personal vehicles has started to spill over into the road reserves of both Dampier Hwy and Bathgate Road. There is currently no control over the types of vehicles being sold or limits on the duration that they can be displayed. Dreamers Hill – Reserve 45496 Reserve 45496 is subject to a management order which restricts its use to be limited to the parking of vehicles only. Should the Shire determine that Dreamers Hill is the most suitable area within Karratha for this activity to occur, a development application will need to be submitted and the management order on the property modified to include sale. The Page 368 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda most suitable use as prescribed in the Shires‘ Town Planning Scheme is an ―outdoor display‖ which is defined as ―the use of land and any incidental structures, which may or may not be permanent, for the display and/or sale of goods, equipment or services.‖ The position of the reserve provides good exposure to passing traffic, however concerns have been raised that this is distracting to drivers negotiating the roundabout at the intersection of the two roads. Officers from the Shire‘s Technical Services Division have assessed the traffic impact of Dreamers Hill being used as an outdoor display area and have determined that the site presents a minimal traffic hazard to road users as there is a designated entry to the site, located away from the Dampier Highway intersection. The number of vehicles using the area as a car park during the week (as per the Management Order) present no hazard. During the weekend, approximately 60 vehicles of various types are on site, predominantly contained within the bollard area of the reserve. The Shires Engineering Technical Officer commented that parking in front of the bollards on Dampier Highway did impact on sight distance some times and that this should be avoided in the future. The land located on the opposite corner of Bathgate Road is currently subject to a Development Application to construct a new commercial and residential area, comprising a shopping centre, commercial outlets with residential properties integrating with the commercial areas. In its current form, Dreamers Hill would detract from the amenity and aesthetics of the area once this new development was constructed. Although the Shire could legitimise the use of Dreamers Hill, upgrade works would be required to both flatten the mound and provide a sealed surface (eg bitumen) to meet the Shires vision for the area. The Shires Technical Services Division has estimated that to flatten out the centre of Dreamers Hill, and then undertake additional earthworks to direct stormwater to the gully at the rear, these works would cost the Shire of Roebourne approximately $157,000. A further $152,000 would be required to bituminise the area. Technical Services have advised that they would prefer not to bituminise the reserve since there are several different utility services which are located underground in the area, including a wastewater reuse line. Other areas within the Karratha which have been considered include the drainage reserve at the rear of Kevin Richards Memorial Oval (Millars Well Oval -part of reserve 40041 between the oval and Balmoral Road), and the Administration Office Car Park. Both properties are subject to Management Orders which do not currently include any provision permitting the display or offering for sale of goods and services. Irrespective of which reserve was selected within the Karratha town site, a development application would be required to alter the management order to permit the display and offering for sale of goods and services. Kevin Richards Memorial Oval – Part of Reserve 40041 Reserve 40041 is accessible from Balmoral Road adjacent to Tilbrook Road. The area considered for use as an outdoor display area is currently unsealed, having been used as a layover and storage area for road building materials. The area is also used as a thoroughfare for spectator vehicles for weekend football matches at the Kevin Richards Memorial Oval which unless the outdoor display area was clearly defined, may cause conflict with this current use. The majority of spectators park on the eastern side of the oval which would not be included in the designated outdoor sale area. Other than street lighting, the area is not particularly well lit, and given its distance to surrounding residences would have a reduced passive surveillance as compared to the current site. Page 369 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda If part of Reserve 40041 was considered, the designated outdoor display area would need to be provided with bollards or similar to designate where residents and other members of the public could park their vehicles for sale. The current area or Dreamers Hill used for the sale of vehicles is approximately 3800m2, most of which is provided with bollards to manage traffic entry (the area not provided with bollards is bordered by a natural gully). For the Shire to delineate a similar area within Reserve 40041 with bollards (assuming an area of 40m by 95m) would cost the Shire approximately $8000 ($70 per bollard installed), allowing the existing gully adjacent to Balmoral Road to delineate the northern boundary. Administration Office Carpark – Welcome Road The Administration Office Carpark has the benefit of already being provided with a sealed surface and clearly lined bays. Although these bays would not be suitable for larger boats, there is sufficient area provided at both the front and rear of the building to cater for all types of vehicles. The front administration car park would receive better passive surveillance that the Millars Well site due to the higher volume of traffic entering and exiting the Centro Karratha Shopping centre, adjacent to Chicken Treat. This site also has the added benefit of allowing for better enforcement of the trading local laws, and in particular the limit of sale of property on weekends and public holidays only. The Shires Rangers are onsite over the weekend as part of their current duties, which could extend to checking permits. Any vehicles or boats which were still on site during week days would be subject to enforcement action (ie fines, removal of the vehicle to the depot etc). Irrespective of whichever site Council determines appropriate for the ―outdoor display area‖, the management order controlling the use of the site would require amendment to include an ―outdoor display area‖ as a permitted use. The amendment would require submission of a development application. Such a change would legitimise and legalise the advertising for sale of vehicles from the subject site, and conform with the advice provided by the Shire‘s solicitors. The Shire‘s Town Planning Service has advised that this process will take approximately 2 to 3 months to achieve a change in management order, and development approval. During this time, the transition to the permit system at the preferred site can be implemented. Once a site has been determined and the management order changed, a permit process will be implemented to both limit the types of vehicles being displayed for sale, and advise prospective sellers that the Shire will not carry any liability for display, security or sale of the vehicle. It is recommended that a nominal fee be paid to the Shire (eg $20), similar to a street traders fee, with the revenue gained from the permits being allocated to the Cleansweep Taskforce (ie moneys raised are returned to the community). In determining the permit process, the following will be taken into account:1) 2) 3) 4) No commercial/mine vehicles (ie trucks, earthmoving machinery etc) will be permitted to be sold from the site. Vehicle sales are to be limited to private vehicles, boats, car trailers, caravans and motorcycles only. Only one permit per year will be issued to any person, to prevent any person operating as an unlicensed car dealer. Trading/display will be limited to Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays only. All vehicles must be off site by 8.00am the following working day. Trading permit will expire one month after payment is made to the Shire. Signage and advertising of the permit system will be required to advise residents of changes to Dreamers Hill. Any persons displaying goods for sale in a public place without a valid permit would be subject to enforcement action. Page 370 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda Another option which would absolve the Shires liability would be to hand back the management of the reserve back to the State Government, however it is likely that the Shire would still have an enforcement responsibility as per the McLeods legal advice. Options Council has the following options available: 1) determine the most appropriate site for an ―outdoor display area‖, and direct the Shire to undertake a change to the management order, develop an approval process and implement the changes. 2) return the management of Reserve 45496 to the State Government 3) undertake no action, letting the status quo remain. Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications As per the attached legal advice, continued use of Dreamers Hill without a change in management order would be a breach of the Shire‘s Town Planning Scheme. Furthermore, the display for sale in a public place requires compliance with the Shire‘s Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law. The permit process would also require sellers to acknowledge that the Shire maintains no liability for the safety or security of their property. Financial Implications Financial implications will vary dependant upon which site is determined most suitable, and any upgrades/beautification works as detailed within the report. Commencement of the permit system will provide some income, however it is recommended that all income generated be allocated to the ―Cleansweep Taskforce‖, or community groups. Ranger Services would provide oversight during the weekend periods which could be absorbed within their general duties. Conclusion For the outdoor display area to continue, either in its current position at Dreamers Hill, or another designated area, a change to the management order governing the site is required. This provides an opportunity for Council to determine whether the Reserve 45496 remains suitable for this purpose, or that the outdoor display area be relocated to a more appropriate site. If Dreamers Hill was relocated, this would give Council the opportunity to realise the development potential of Reserve 45496 as a high profile site, complementing the proposed Tambrey Neighbourhood Centre. Voting Requirements Absolute Majority. Page 371 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda OFFICER RECOMMENDATION That Council determines the most suitable site for an outdoor display area and directs the Chief Executive Officer to establish a process for the formation and management of identified site and resultant activity Page 372 Ordinary Council Meeting 16 May 2011 – Agenda 20 CLOSURE & DATE OF NEXT MEETING 20 June 2011 Page 373