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Bland Shire Council

Business Paper

Extra Ordinary Meeting

25 June 2013

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AGENDA

EXTRA ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

25 JUNE 2013

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Let us acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, their elders past and present, traditional custodians of the land we now share. Let us be inspired by the resilience, innovation and perseverance of past generations. Let us honour those who protect this great land, so that we may, here today, on this proud past, - build a vibrant future together. (“Pause for Reflection”).

2.0 ATTENDANCE

2.1 Councillors Cr P Grellman

Cr K Keatley

Cr T Lord

Cr L McGlynn

Cr B Monaghan

Cr L Pike

Cr P Templeton

2.2 Staff

General Manager – Ray Smith

Director Engineering Services – Will Marsh

Director Corporate Services – Elizabeth White

Director Community & Development Services – Adele Casey

Executive Assistant – Julie Sharpe

2.3 Apologies Cr L Hampton

Cr N Pokoney

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3.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST A pecuniary interest is an interest that a person has in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss the person or another person with whom the person is associated. A person does not have a pecuniary interest in a matter if the interest is so remote or insignificant that it could not reasonably be regarded as likely to influence any decision a person might make in relation to a matter. Councillor/Officer Item Nature of

Interest 4.0 PUBLIC FORUM 5.0 STAFF REPORTS That the Council receive the staff reports.

Section 1 – Office of the General Manager (reports for decision)

5.1 1BIntegrated Planning And Reporting Framework: Your Vision, Our Future – Bland Shire 2023 Community Strategic Plan ………………………………………………….. 1

Section 2 – Corporate Services (reports for decision)

5.2 2BMaking Of Rates & Charges 2013/2014 ……………………………………………….. 16

Section 3 – Community & Development Services (reports for decision)

5.3 0BCommunity Groups Assistance Grant – Wyalong Motor Sports Club ………………. 22

6.0 URGENT BUSINESS WITHOUT NOTICE

7.0 CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO DISCUSS CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 10A(2) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT

7.1 Tender 2013 – Sport Lighting System for Perseverance Street Sporting

Complex Local Government Act {Section10A(2)(d)(i)} The matters and information are commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Tenders closed on 20th June and the report will be provided at the meeting. 8.0 RESUMPTION OF THE MEETING AND CONSIDERATION OF

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CLOSED SECTION OF THE MEETING 9.0 CLOSE OF THE MEETING

MINUTES OF THE EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF BLAND HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEST WYALONG ON TUESDAY 25 JUNE 2013

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SECTION 1 – OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER 5.1 INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING FRAMEWORK: YOUR VISION, OUR

FUTURE – BLAND SHIRE 2023 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN OUR LEADERSHIP – setting a benchmark for community standards “a well run council acting as the voice of the community … leading by example”

15.2 Ensure Councillors take ownership and a strong leadership role in implementing the Community Strategic Plan

Author: General Manager Officer’s Recommendation: 1. That the Council endorse the Your Vision, Our Future Bland Shire Community

Strategic Plan 2012 – 2023 and the following draft supporting documentation be formally adopted:

• Delivery Program 2013-2016 • Operational Plan 2013/14, including annual Budget and Revenue Policy • Asset Management Plan 2013 • Long Term Financial Plan 2013 • Workforce Assessment Plan & Strategy 2013-2017 Background The Community Strategic Plan and supporting documentation has been on public exhibition for the required 28 days and during that period there were six public submissions received by the closing date of 18 June 2013. Copies of the submissions received are included in the attachments to this report. Submissions received:

• Doug McAlister – User charges for sporting facilities (See Attachment)

Comments from General Manager Mr. McAllister is seeking clarification as to whether or not the proposed fee for special sporting events applies to junior fixtures. Comments from General Manager The draft Revenue Policy does make specific reference to Fee I (Special Events) ....including those run specifically for juniors. All facilities (except pool) per event per day.

Consequently, in response to the enquiry from Mr. McAllister, all junior representative fixtures would incur a $200.00 fee per day. The inclusion of this fee may be perceived as a contradiction to Council’s current philosophy of ‘not charging for junior sport’.


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Officer’s Recommendation: That Council determine if the Special Event Fee of $200.00 is to apply to junior representative fixtures.

• West Wyalong Girral Australian Rules Football & Netball Club Inc – User charges for sporting facilities (See attachment)

Comments from General Manager 1. The Club is asking for Council to consider blocking a number of entry points to the Park

Street Recreation Ground in order for them to better control paid entry to the ground during home games.

2. The Club is also asking for clarification if there is to be a reduction in the annual fee if

the ground is closed by council due to wet weather. 3. The Club is also seeking clarification on the Special Event fee for junior fixtures as well

as payment of this particular fee for senior fixtures given that there is no entry fee charged for such games.

4. The Club is seeking advice as to how will council determine user fee increases in

coming years. 5. The Club is also enquiring about proposed extensions to the existing canteen area

awning. Comments from General Manager 1. The blocking of exposed entry points to the Park Street Recreation Ground has not

been considered by staff and therefore would require extensive investigation, preparation of designs and plans and obtaining quotations for such work. There has been no specific funding for this purpose placed in the 2013 – 2014 budget.

2. Council will need to determine if there is to be any reduction in the user charges as a

result of ground closures due to wet weather. 3. Council will need to determine if the Special Event fee is to apply to junior representative

fixtures and also if the fee applies to games where there is no admission fee charged. 4. Council undertakes an annual review of all fees and increase are usually linked to CPI

or rate pegging limits. 5. There is no planned works of this nature for the 2013 – 2014 financial year.


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Officer’s Recommendation: 1. That Council determine if it wishes to consider undertaking works to block

public entry points to the Park Street Recreation Ground as identified by the West Wyalong Girral Australian Rules Football & Netball Club Inc;

2. That Council determine if there is to be any reduction in the User Charges as a

result of ground closures due to wet weather; 3. That Council determine if the Special Event Fee of $200.00 is to apply to junior

representative fixtures; 4. That Councils annual review of all fees and charges continue to be based on

CPI and rate pegging limits; 5. That the Club be advised that there is no planned works for the extension of

the canteen awning area in the 2013 – 2014 financial period.

• West Wyalong Rugby League Football Club Inc – User charges for sporting

facilities (See attachment) Comments from the General Manager 1. The Club is seeking clarification as to whether or not fixtures such as the annual

‘knockout’ and ‘finals games’ be included in the annual fee of $2,500.00. 2. The Club is seeking confirmation as to whether or not the annual fee of $2,500.00 will

include Council being responsible for the cleaning of the toilets at Ron Crowe Oval.

Officer’s Recommendation: 1. That Council determine if the annual user charge for the WWRLFC will include

the annual knockout fixture and any finals games; 2. That the WWRLFC be advised that the annual user charge does include

provision for Council to undertake the cleaning of the Ron Crowe Oval toilets.

• Bernard Couzens – Feasibility study into a Multi Purpose Centre (See attachment – received on-line)

Comments from the General Manager Mr. Couzens is requesting Council to fast track the feasibility study into a new Multipurpose Cultural Precinct and he is also suggesting that there is no need for as new Sports Centre.


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Officer’s Recommendation: That Mr. Couzens be advised that action has already commenced to obtain preliminary costings for a new Cultural Space and that there will be a comprehensive evaluation undertaken in regard to the need for any new Sports Centre.

• Anthony Brown – Rural roads and user charges for sporting facilities (See attachment – received on-line)

Comments from the General Manager 1. Mr. Brown has made a number of comments on the condition of council’s unsealed road

network with particular reference to: Buddigower Road; Adlers Lane; Beckom Road and Tallimba – Ariah Park Road.

2. Mr. Brown also makes reference to the introduction of the User Charges for sporting

fields feeling that they are ridiculous. Officer’s Recommendation: 1. That Mr. Brown be advised, in writing, of the extensive work that has been

undertaken in establishing a ‘road hierarchy’ and an annual ‘roads program’ in order to obtain the best value possible from the limited funds available for expenditure on the road network.

2. That Mr. Brown also be advised, in writing, of the need to ensure the financial

sustainability of council to be able to provide a wide range of community services and that the introduction of the User Charges for sporting fields is just one avenue available to council to raise additional income, a course of action that has been emphasised to council by its Auditors on more than one occasion.

• Martin Lane – Feasibility study into a Multi Purpose Centre (See attachment)

Comments from the General Manager Mr. Lane has indicated his support for a feasibility study into a new Multi Purpose Centre, particularly if such a complex is to include a ‘visitor information centre’. Officer’s Recommendation: That Mr. Lane be advised that action has already commenced to obtain preliminary costings for a new Cultural Space and that there will be a comprehensive evaluation undertaken of such a project, including further community consultation.


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• Council Resolutions of 18 June 2013

Comments from the General Manager Council at its meeting held on 18 June 2013 resolved to include the following amounts in the 2013 – 2014 draft budget; $25,000.00 for the upgrade of the tennis courts located within the grounds of the Wyalong Public School. $10,000.00 for local apprenticeships in identified areas of need. Officer’s Recommendation: That the following amounts be confirmed as part of the 2013 – 2014 budget: • $25,000.00 for the upgrade of the tennis courts located within the grounds of

the Wyalong Public School. • $10,000.00 for local apprenticeships in identified areas of need.

• Council’s General Manager – Funding for externally organised events Comments from the General Manager There is provision in the 2013 – 2014 budget for financial support for local events however, there is no provision for financial support for hosting of events that are organised by groups outside of the Shire’s boundaries. I site the following examples, both of which have brought participants and spectators to West Wyalong and which should have warranted some degree of financial support.

• Cobra Car Club • Speed Week (Gliders)

Officer’s Recommendation: That provision be made in the 2013 – 2014 budget of an amount of $10,000.00 to provide financial support of events held within the Shire’s boundaries but organised by groups external to the Shire on the basis that such events provide a boost to the local economy.


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There has however, been some minor amendments and inclusions made by staff the details of which are summarised under the following headings. Community Strategic Plan

• Addition of endorsement date (back page) Delivery Program 2013-2016

• Removal of ‘draft’ • Addition of Cr Pike (page 10) • Financial estimates summary overview, paragraph 2, the projected 2013/2014

surplus excluding depreciation has been amended from $357,848 to $322,848 to reflect the changes below: 1. Additional Capital works Wyalong Tennis Courts $25,000 2. Scholarships for apprentices $10,000

• The 2014/15 financial year surplus before deprecation has been amended from $219,869 to $209,869 to reflect the addition of $10,000 for scholarships for apprentices.

• The delivery program figures have also been amended to reflect the above changes

Operational Plan 2013/14 • Removal of ‘draft’ • Minor formatting & typographical corrections • Addition of projects/programs/initiatives:

o Donation to Royal Far West (page 18) o Bland Shire Ambassador Program (page 21) o Refurbishment of Wyalong Tennis Courts (page 35) o Waste Infrastructure Improvements (page 39) o Telemetry for Ungarie & Barmedman Treatment Works (page 41) o Fitness Station (page 43) o Fleet Management Program (page 50) o Bland, Dull and Boring Paring Proclamation (page 58) o Apprentice Scholarship Program (page 61)

• Figures have been amended as follows: o The Community & Development Services budget has been increased by

$10,000 for scholarships, apprentices. o The works & services budget has been increased by $25,000 for the Wyalong

tennis courts. o The overall budget surplus before depreciation has been amended from

$357,848 to $322,848 to reflect the above changes.

Revenue Policy 2013/14 • Removal of ‘draft’ • Removal of comment in Fees & Charges, Engineering Services re Sporting fields re

fees A-J on page 27 & 28 being deferred for a period of 3 months as per Council Resolution

Asset Management Plan 2013

• Removal of ‘draft’ • Minor formatting & typographical corrections • Update the asset categories text and table (page 4)


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Long Term Financial Plan 2013 – 2023 • Removal of ‘draft’ • Additional paragraph regarding Scenarios (page 14) • Further changes have been made throughout the document and have updated the

following: o Appendix 1 Income Statement, Base Case Scenario o Appendix 2 Balance Sheet, Base Case Scenario o Appendix 3 Statement of Cash Flows, Base Case Scenario o Appendix 4 Financial Sustainability Indicators, Base case Scenario o Appendix 9 Sewerage Services 10 year Financial Plan

• The Long Term Financial Plan is prepared utilising data which is obtained from historical financial information, current financial information and assumptions such as, inflation rate, rate increases, interest rate increases/decreases into the future.

• These assumptions are made looking at the Australian and overseas financial sectors and forecasts projected from financial authorities such as the Reserve Bank and other major Financial Institutions. Changes in these sectors will affect these financial assumptions.

• The Long Term Financial Plan is a living document and any changes in the current years budget and next years budget flow on through the 10 year projections. Changes can occur daily which will impact on the Long Term Financial Plan and the plan needs to be updated accordingly.

• Since the provision of the plan for public exhibition and comment, there has been additional Financial Information provided, as well as a review of inflation percentages, capital projections and interest rates assumptions which have been incorporated into the long Term Financial Plan and revised in the document.

Workforce Assessment Plan and Strategy 2013 - 2017

• Removal of ‘draft’ New copies of the final documents are included in the business paper attachments. It is now in order for Council to formally adopt the Your Vision - Our Future, Bland Shire 2023 strategic documents. Financial Implications The adoption of the strategic planning documents will incorporate the adoption of the Budget for 2013 – 2014 and the usual processes will be followed with monthly reports to council detailing financial details as well as the continuation of the quarterly budget review process.


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SECTION 2 - CORPORATE SERVICES 5.2 MAKING OF RATES & CHARGES 2013/2014 OUR LEADERSHIP – Setting a benchmark for community standards “a well run council acting as the voice of the community … leading by example”

15 – To provide quality leadership, governance and management. Author: Director Corporate Services Officer’s Recommendation: 1. That the Council makes the rates and charges for the year 2013/2014 as set out in

the Revenue Policy adopted by Council at the Extra Ordinary meeting held on 25th June 2013 and forming part of the IPR documents adopted on 25th June 2013

The Council has adopted a Revenue Policy for the ensuing year that includes a statement of the rates & charges it proposes to levy for the year ended 30th June 2014. The following resolutions are required to give effect to the proposal. Officer’s Recommendation: ORDINARY RATE A. That whereas the Revenue Policy of the Council for the period 1st July 2013 to 30th

June 2014, was adopted by the Council on 25th June 2013 and whereas that plan included a proposal to make and levy Ordinary Rates for the year commencing on 1st July 2013, it is hereby RESOLVED that Ordinary Rates be now made for the year commencing on 1st July 2013 on all rateable land within the area of the Council of Bland as follows:

(a) Farmland Rate A base amount of seventy four dollars ($74.00) per assessment plus an ad-valorem

amount of point zero zero six zero four two nine cents (0.0060429c) in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land categorised as farmland, the base amount to yield two point nine one percent (2.91%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Farmland rate.

(b) Mining Rate A base amount of one hundred and fifty nine dollars ($159.00) plus an ad-valorem

amount of point zero zero nine six four three cents (0.009643c) in the dollar on the land value of all land categorised as mining land, the base amount to yield two point nine nine percent (2.99%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the mining rate.


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(c) Gold Mining Rate A base amount of one hundred and fifty nine dollars ($159.00) plus an ad-valorem

amount of point zero four five two eight cents (0.04528c) in the dollar on the land value that is categorised as gold mining land, the base amount to yield zero point zero two percent ($0.02%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the mining rate.

Officer’s Recommendation: B. That whereas the Revenue Policy of the Council for the period 1st July 2013 to 30th

June 2014 was adopted by the Council on 25th June 2013 and whereas that plan included a proposal to make and levy Ordinary Rates for the year commencing on 1st July 2013, it is hereby RESOLVED that Ordinary Rates be now made for the year commencing on 1st July 2013 on all rateable land within the area of the Council of Bland as follows:

(a) Residential Rate A base amount of seventy four dollars ($74.00) per assessment plus an ad-valorem

amount of point zero zero seven six three cents (0.00763c) in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land categorised as residential, the base amount to yield twenty nine point four five percent (29.45%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Residential rate.

(b) Business Rate A base amount of one hundred and fifty nine dollars ($138.00) plus an ad-valorem

amount of point zero one one six three cents (0.011630c) in the dollar on the land value of all land categorised as business land, the base amount to yield twenty seven point seven four percent (27.74%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Business Rate.

But excepting there–from any land within the following areas of the Council of Bland which are hereby taken to be separate centres of population for the purposes of Section 529 (2) (b) of the Local Government Act 1993; and centres of activity for the Purposes of Section 529 (2) (d) of that Act: * Land within the West/Wyalong Differential General Rating District as defined in the

minutes of the meeting of the Council held on the 8th December 1992. * Land within the Town Improvement District of Barmedman as defined in the minutes

of the meeting of the Council held on 8th November 1940 and notified in the NSW Government Gazette of 15th November 1940.

* Land within the Town Improvement District of Ungarie as defined in the minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 10th December 1926 and notified in the NSW Government Gazette of 24th December 1926.


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Officer’s Recommendation: WEST WYALONG - WYALONG THAT Ordinary Rates be now made on all rateable land within that part of the area of the Council of Bland within the West Wyalong/Wyalong Differential General Rating District as defined in the Minutes of the Council held on 8th December 1992, as follows: (a) Residential (West Wyalong/Wyalong) Rate : A base amount of one hundred and thirty eight dollars ($138.00) per assessment

plus an ad-valorem amount of point zero one two zero nine three cents (0.012093c) in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land, the base amount to yield twenty two point five five percent (22.55%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Residential (West Wyalong/Wyalong) rate.

(a) Business (West Wyalong/Wyalong) Rate A base amount of one hundred and fifty nine dollars ($159.00) per assessment plus

an ad-valorem amount of point zero two zero five six nine cents (0.020569c) in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land categorised as business land, the base amount to yield eleven point three three percent (11.33%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Business (West Wyalong/Wyalong) rate.

Officer’s Recommendation BARMEDMAN THAT Ordinary Rates be now made on all rateable land within that part of the area of the Council of Bland within the Town Improvement District of Barmedman as defined in the Minutes of the Council held on 8th November 1940 and notified in the NSW Government Gazette on the 15th November 1940, as follows: (a) Residential (Barmedman) Rate : A base amount of seventy four dollars ($74.00) per assessment plus an ad-valorem

amount of point zero two zero six one six (0.020616c) in the dollar on the land value of rateable land, that is categorised as residential land, the base amount to yield thirty six point eight eight percent (36.88%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Residential (Barmedman) rate.

(a) Business (Barmedman) Rate A base amount of one hundred and fifty nine dollars ($74.00) per assessment plus an

ad-valorem amount of point zero two one five five six cents (0.021556c) in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land categorised as business land, the base amount to yield eleven point three three percent (11.33%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Business (West Wyalong/Wyalong) rate.


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Officer’s Recommendation: UNGARIE THAT Ordinary Rates be now made on all rateable land within that part of the area of the Council of Bland within the Town Improvement District of Ungarie as defined in the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 10th December 1926 and notified in the NSW Government Gazette of the 24th December 1926, as follows: (a) Residential (Ungarie) Rate : A base amount of seventy four dollars ($74.00) per assessment plus an ad-valorem

amount of point zero three eight four four four cents (0.038444c) in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land, the base amount to yield thirty five point two five percent (35.25%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Residential (Ungarie) rate.

(a) Business (Ungarie) Rate A base amount of one hundred and fifty nine dollars ($74.00) per assessment plus an

ad-valorem amount of point zero four one four one four cents (0.0414140) in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land categorised as business land the base amount to yield twenty eight point eight two percent (28.82%) of the total amount payable by the levying of the Business (Ungarie) rate.

Officer’s Recommendation: SEWER SPECIAL RATE THAT whereas the Revenue Policy of the Council for the period 1st July 2013 to the 30th June 2014 was adopted by the Council on 25th Jun 201 and WHEREAS that plan included a proposal to make and levy a Sewerage Special Rate for the year commencing on 1st July 2013 it is hereby RESOLVED that a Sewerage Special Rate be now made for the year commencing on 1st July 2013 subject to a minimum amount of six hundred and fourteen dollars ($614.00) excepting sny assessment in respect of the land not built upon nor connected to sewer mains in which case the minimum amount shall be, one hundred and forty eight dollars ($148.00) and that the charge to be made for non-rateable land provided with sewerage services shall be: (a) Land defined in Clause 184(1) of former Ordinance 46 under the Local Government

Act 1919- $130.00 for each water closet on the premises and $65.00 per annum for each cistern serving any urinal on the premises.

(b) Land defined in Clause 184(2) of former Ordinance 46 under the Local Government

Act 1919- $130.00 for each water closet on the premises and $65.00 per annum for each cistern serving any urinal on the premises.


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Officer’s Recommendation DOMESTIC WASTE MANGEMENT CHARGE THAT a Domestic Waste Management Charge be now made in respect of Residential premises within the area of the Council of Bland where a domestic waste management services is available, as follows: (a) Land, which is occupied and/or built upon- One standard 240L domestic service: Barmedman $ 308.00 Ungarie $ 308.00 West Wyalong/Wyalong $ 308.00 Weethalle $ 308.00 Two Standard Domestic Services $ 616.00 Three Standard Domestic Services $ 924.00 Four Standard Domestic Services $1,232.00 Five Standard Domestic Services $1,540.00 Six Standard Domestic Services $1,848.00 Seven Standard Domestic Services $2,121.00 Greater than Seven Standard domestic Services $2,451.00+$308per collection (b) Vacant Land Built Upon $26.00 Officer’s Recommendation TRADE WASTE SERVICE CHARGE THAT an annual charge be made on land categorised as Business Land within the area of the Council of Bland and which is provided by Council with a trade waste removal service as follows: Standard 240L Collections a) West Wyalong/Wyalong $304.00 b) Ungarie $304.00 c) Barmedman $304.00 d) Weethalle $304.00 plus $304.00 per extra collection Standard 120L Collections a) West Wyalong/Wyalong $238.00 b) Ungarie $238.00 c) Barmedman $238.00 d) Weethalle $238.00 plus $238 per extra collection.


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Annual Waste Management Charge A charge of $26.00 per property will apply to all properties not within a serviced area for the DWMS, under Section 501 of the Local Government Act.


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SECTION 3 – COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5.3 COMMUNITY GROUPS ASSISTANCE GRANT – WYALONG MOTOR SPORTS

CLUB OUR PEOPLE – a strong, healthy, connected and cohesive community Nurture a strong sense of community and enrich the cultural life for the residents of the Bland Shire OUR PLACES – Plan, provide and support a range of community and cultural activities to meet the needs of residents and visors OUR PROSPERITY – Visitors and tourists are welcomed and make a positive contribution to the community and economy.

Author: Director Community and Development Services Officer’s Recommendation: That the Council approves a Strengthening Communities Funding application received from the Wyalong Motor Sports Club for the value of $5900, consisting of $3900 donation and $2000 Council in kind works. Introduction The Wyalong Motor Sports Club are holding the Junior Australian Dirt Track Titles on the 6th and 7th July and have applied for Strengthening Communities funding to assist with presenting the weekend. The Wyalong Motor Sports Club has a very successful history with riders the caliber of Darren Herrick, Matthew Davies and Hunter Anderson, to name a few, all starting their careers at the Club and continuing their associations with both the Club and the community to this day. The application is to assist with the costs associated in running the Australian titles. As the event is of such a high caliber, additional requirements such as full time medical assistance are required to be provided at significant cost to the Club. The budget for the Australian Titles estimates the expenditure to be approximately $17,400, including costs for Council to grade the entry road, provide additional bins and rubbish collection and slash around the track. Other costs include printing, banner inserts for the main street, medical coverage, officials, rider permits and levies and trophies. The club has estimated income to be approximately $11,500. In addition to this, Club members will provide approximately $12,500 of in kind sponsorship leading up to and on the weekend of the titles (500 hours at $25.00). The Club therefore requests a contribution of $5,900 made up of $3,900 cash and $2,000 Council in kind. In the application, the committee expresses that the Australian Titles will have approximately 100 junior competitors, travelling with their families. These visitors will be from out of town and will support not only the motel and hospitability industry but local business as well.


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The Wyalong Motor Sports Club believes that the request aligns closely with many of the objectives outlined in Council’s Community Strategic Plan in relation to Our People, Our Places and Our Prosperity. Conclusion If any profit is made from the weekend, the Club will utilize those profits to support the local Club and their riders. The weekend has the potential to generate tourism and attract visitors to our town. Council’s Strengthening Communities funding guidelines state the program is aimed to “provide funding to increase community participation and access to information, services or facilities that strengthen the social fabric or community within the Bland Shire.” This meet will not only assist with strengthening the social fabric of the community but it will attract visitors to our community and assist with economic trade. Financial Implications Council’s financial system reports that Community Donations currently has a balance of $4213.27available in the 2012/13 budget. With the change in donations policy, a further $5,000 is available and yet to be transferred to Community Donations.

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