COUNCIL AGENDA ADDENDUM

Ordinary Council Meeting

26 April 2018

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Chief Executive Officer Report

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Ordinary Meeting 26 April 2018

Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 02

Draft 4-year Delivery Program and 2018-19 Operational Plan and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy)

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
Key Policy	Long-Term Financial Plan
File Ref	074459.2018
Report By	Claudia Novek – Senior Corporate Planner
Approved By	Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

This report proposes to place the draft 2017-21 Operational Plan and Budget on public exhibition to allow for public comments and submissions.

Section 404 and 405 of the Local Government Act 1993 requires Council to review its Delivery Program and adopt its annual Operational Plan including Budget by 30 June each year. The plan must be exhibited for public comment and submissions for at least 28 days.

The 2017-21 Delivery Program is a statement of commitment to the community from each newly formed council. It outlines Council’s response to the Community Strategic Plan, how it will contribute to achieving these goals during its term of office and what its priorities will be.

The 2018-19 Operational Plan and Budget is an annual plan. It focuses on the specific actions that have been planned for the next financial year, including a full list of all proposed capital works.

For improved integration, the Delivery Program and Operational Plan have been incorporated into one document. The draft documents are attached to this report under separate cover.

The Statement of Revenue Policy outlines all of Council’s proposed fees and charges for the next year. The draft documents are attached to this report under separate cover.

The plans also incorporate actions from the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Places the draft 4-year Delivery Program, Operational Plan 2018-19 and Budget (including Revenue Pricing Policy) on exhibition for 28 days.

2.    Receives a further report at the June Council meeting after a review of public submissions.

REPORT

Under the Local Government Act 1993 each local government area must endorse a 10-year Community Strategic Plan and four-year Delivery Program by June 30 in the year following a Council election. The one-year Operational Plan is the annual sub-plan for the Delivery Program and must be adopted before the beginning of the financial year. Each plan must be placed on exhibition for 28 days.

The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) – Our Home Liverpool 2027 – is the highest level plan for the community. It identifies the main priorities and aspirations for the future of the local government area. Created in consultation with the Liverpool community, the CSP sets four key directions that address the quadruple bottom line (social, economic, environment and civic leadership).

The Delivery Program 2017-21 translates the directions of the CSP into strategies that will guide Council for the next four years, and is a statement of commitment to the community for each newly elected term of office.

The draft Operational Plan 2018-19 outlines the specific actions which Council will deliver during that year. The Plan is reviewed annually and details the actions that Council will undertake within the financial year.

The 2017-2021 Delivery Program and 2018-19 Operational Plan are incorporated into one document, along with the Budget.

The Statement of Revenue Policy outlines all of Council’s proposed fees and charges for the next year.

Actions for the Disability Inclusion Action Plan are incorporated into the Delivery Program and Operational Plan across many service areas.

This report includes the following:

·    2017-21 Principle Activities and budget

·    2018-19 actions

·    2018-19 proposed Capital Works Program

·    2018-19 Revenue Pricing Policy (proposed fees and charges)

Consultation during the exhibition period

The draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and budget will be placed on public exhibition for feedback using the following consultation mechanisms:

·    Public forum on Tuesday 8 May at Liverpool Library;

·    Printed copies at all of Council’s libraries and Customer Service Centre;

·    Public notices will be placed in the local newspaper;

·    The document will be available for download and feedback through Liverpool Listens; and

·    Information will be posted on Council’s website and Facebook page.

Council will consider all submissions and comments at its June Council meeting.

CONSIDERATIONS

Delivery Program and Operational Plan actions are grouped under the directions identified by the community in the new Community Strategic Plan – Our Home, Liverpool 2027. This ensures the actions Council undertakes are linked to the goals which the community has articulated in the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). The CSP outlines four directions, based on a quadruple bottom line approach to ensure a holistic view to addressing community concerns. The directions are: Creating Connection (Social); Strengthening and Protecting Our Environment (Environment); Generating Opportunity (Economic); and, Leading through Collaboration (Civic leadership).

Economic and Financial	Delivery Program and Operational Plan actions which address the economic aspect of the Community Strategic Plan are categorised within the Direction - Generating Opportunity. This direction underlines the need for Council to support economic growth, including employment and investment options.
Environmental and Sustainability	Delivery Program and Operational Plan actions which address the environmental aspect of the Community Strategic Plan are categorised within the Direction – Strengthening and Protecting our Environment. This direction is about planning high-quality, sustainable urban environments to create a great place to live, work and play.
Social and Cultural	Delivery Program and Operational Plan actions which address the social aspect of the Community Strategic Plan are categorised within the Direction – Creating Connection. This direction emphasises the importance of connections within Liverpool to create a harmonious community.
Civic Leadership and Governance	Delivery Program and Operational Plan actions which address the civic leadership aspect of the Community Strategic Plan are categorised within the Direction – Leading through Collaboration. This direction highlights the importance of a Council proactively leading the community, while continually engaging the community to ensure an aligned vision.

ATTACHMENTS

1.         Draft 4-year Delivery Program and 2018-19 Operational Plan and Budget⇩

2.         Draft 2018-19 Statement of Revenue Policy (Fees and Charges)⇩

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CEO 02	Draft 4-year Delivery Program and 2018-19 Operational Plan and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy)
Attachment 1	Draft 4-year Delivery Program and 2018-19 Operational Plan and Budget

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CEO 02	Draft 4-year Delivery Program and 2018-19 Operational Plan and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy)
Attachment 2	Draft 2018-19 Statement of Revenue Policy (Fees and Charges)