BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL
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BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL
DRAFT
Delivery Program
1st July 2017-30th June 2021
Draft Operational Plan
1st July 2020 – 30th June 2021
Adopted 25 May 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR _______________________________________________________________ 4
INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING __________________________________________________ 5
LINKING COMMUNITY OUTCOMES TO ACTION _____________________________________________ 7
BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL ____________________________________________________________________ 9
DELIVERY PROGRAM _______________________________________________________________________ 14
BUDGET SUMMARY ________________________________________________________________________ 24
ABOUT BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL – KEY MANAGEMENT _____________________________________ 31
STATEMENT OF VALUES ____________________________________________________________________ 31
STATEMENT OF BUSINESS ETHICS __________________________________________________________ 32
BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL’S CHARTER _______________________________________________________ 34
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE _____________________________________________________________ 35
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT ________________________________________ 36
PROPOSED CAPITAL WORKS _______________________________________________________________ 38
SALE OF ASSETS TO BE CONDUCTED BY COUNCIL _________________________________________ 43
ACTIVITIES OF A BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL NATURE TO BE CONDUCTED BY COUNCIL ___ 44
HUMAN RESOURCE ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY COUNCIL __________________________ 45
ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES RELEVANT TO THE
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT_____________________________________________________ 47
PROGRAMS TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO IMPLEMENT COUNCIL’S EEO MANAGEMENT PLAN ___ 47
PROGRAMS TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO IMPLEMENT COUNCIL’S SOCIAL / COMMUNITY PLAN 48
ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER ___________________________ 48
ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF SEWERAGE _______________________________ 49
ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE ___________________________________ 49
ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCESS AND EQUITY ACTIVITIES _____ 50
BORROWING SCHEDULE ___________________________________________________________________ 50
REVENUE POLICY ___________________________________________________________________________ 50
DOMESTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT _________________________________________________________ 57
RATES AND CHARGES ______________________________________________________________________ 57
SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES 2020/2021 ____________________________________________ 58
TRADE WASTE CHARGES ___________________________________________________________________ 59
Plant Replacement Schedule ________________________________________________________________ 60
Budget 2020/2021 __________________________________________________________________________ 61
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework for Councils in NSW provides that all Councils are to produce a number of statutory documents. These documents should have a large degree of contemporary and strategic alignment. The primary document that Council is required to prepare each four (4) years to align with the election cycle, is the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). This document is supplemented by a number of other plans and programs including the Delivery Program which details how the outcomes proposed in the CSP will be delivered. The Operational Plan (Budget) determines how the funding for provision of services and facilities under the control of Council will be raised and subsequently allocated. In this regard, I am proud as Mayor to introduce to residents Councils Draft 2020/2021 Operational Plan (Budget). As I have previously stated Council is mindful of the need to live within its means. Both Councillors and staff are conscious of Councils financial restrictions, not only when preparing the budget, but also as respective duties are undertaken throughout the year. Council’s Draft $24 million Operational Budget and $10 million Capital Budget for 2020/2021 will continue to see funds invested in improving infrastructure to enhance the lifestyle of our residents. The important relationship between improved infrastructure and quality of life was acknowledged as part of Councils recent round of Community Meetings. At Wanaaring, residents spoke of their appreciation of the extension of the road seal between Bourke and Wanaaring. Such extension, funded by the NSW Government, with construction undertaken by Council, has made a most positive impact to the quality of life of residents who reside to the west of Bourke. The draft Plan includes further expenditure on this road with Council having made application for additional funding to continue to progress the extension of the seal into the future. In addition to new projects included in the Draft Operational Plan 2020-2021 will also see the continuation of the ongoing redevelopment of the Bourke War Memorial Swimming Pool and the construction of a new Water Treatment Plant. Again, these projects will enhance the quality of life of our residents and when construction is completed on both projects, many years of discussions, submissions and planning will come to fruition. Council’s success in achieving significant levels of grant funding in recent years has produced quality outcomes for the Bourke Shire community. Hopefully such funding will continue into the future. I invite the community to review the Draft Operational Plan (budget) and provide feedback to Council before it considers adoption of a final document. In concluding, the world we live in is rapidly changing in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. I urge all residents of our vast shire to practice both social distancing and hygiene regimes so that we stay safe during this difficult time. Councillor Barry Hollman Mayor
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INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING
The Integrated Planning and Reporting framework allows Councils to build plans of appropriate size, scale and content for their communities. As each community in NSW is different, each Council’s Community Strategic Plan will be different. The most important thing is that the Community Strategic Plan, and the implementation structures that support it, are fit for purpose and appropriate to their communities. The role of the Division of Local Government (DLG), Department of Premier and Cabinet in the planning process is to build the framework, provide guidance and assistance to Councils in implementing it, and check that it is working. Each Council’s role is to use the planning process creatively, for the benefit of their community. Apart from providing a clear picture for the future, the planning process can also help Councils to better connect with their communities to gain a more detailed understanding of their area and its regional context. The process can also provide opportunities for Councils to streamline their operations.
Key roles and responsibilities
The success of the planning process relies on the commitment of the mayor and the general manager as well as all Councillors. Without strong support and commitment, the Council will find it difficult to develop and implement a meaningful plan. The Mayor, as spokesperson for the Council, is the public face of the planning process. The mayor is responsible for explaining the purpose of the Community Strategic Plan to the community and encouraging public support for the planning process. The ability of the mayor and the Councillors to capture a vision for the community’s future and inspire others to participate in that future, will be fundamental to the success of the project. It is important that all Councillors support this aim and are fully committed to the value of the project.
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Integrated Planning and Reporting
The Integrated Planning and Reporting process establishes a set of plans to outline the long terms vision for the future of our community. This plan is developed in conjunction with the Community and the many different stakeholders who are part of the community. Our four (4) year Delivery Program- establishes rolling strategies which outlines how the Council will deliver the outcomes proposed in the Community Strategic Plan.
Other Plans Include
The Community Strategic Plan- covers the next 10 years and identifies our key objectives and strategies. This plan operates from 2017 to 2027. Annual Operational Plan- Outlines Bourke Shire Council’s budget for the year ahead
This diagram shows the relationship between the Community Strategic Plan and the other planning documents that result from the plan. The Community Strategic Plan is informed by State, Regional and Federal plans while the resource strategy includes documents such as the long term financial plan, asset management plan and workforce plan. The disability inclusion action plan sits alongside these documents to inform Council of improved disability inclusion.
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LINKING COMMUNITY OUTCOMES TO ACTION The Community Strategic Plan embodies the long- term vision for the community developed by the community.
The Community Strategic Plan identifies five (5) key areas:-
1. Environmental Sustainability 2. Vibrant and liveable community 3. Economic Prosperity 4. Governance and organisational performance 5. Our infrastructure
On which our plans, visions and objectives are built.
The four (4) key areas focus on the quadruple bottom
line of:-
• Environment • Social • Governance • Economics
•Community Plan for ensuring 10 Years
Community Strategic Plan
•Actions over Four (4) YearsDelivery Plan
•Actions this YearOperational Plan
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Your Council Bourke Shire Council works with local residents, visitors and business owners to provide a stable and sustainable lifestyle for the community. The Council is concerned with all aspects of community need and often is an advocate for the community in regards to issues that it does not directly control.
Council Elected Representatives
Mayor: Cr Barry Hollman
Deputy Mayor: Cr Lachlan Ford
Councillors: Cr Sally Davis, Cr Sam Rice, Cr Ian Cole,
Cr Cec Dorrington, Cr Robert Stutsel, Cr Sarah Barton,
Cr Victor Bartley, Cr John Thompson.
Term of Office
Council members are elected for a term of four (4) years. Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVIG-19). The next quadrennial election has been postponed and will now be held in September 2021.
In the case of Mayors elected by Councillors, Mayoral Elections will still need to be held for Mayors elected in September 2018 when their two (2) year-term expires. The Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be held on Monday, 28th September 2020.
Council Meetings
Council meets on the fourth (4th) Monday of each month, commencing at 9.15am. The Council’s Code of Meeting Practice deals with all matters associated with Council’s meeting procedure.
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BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL
Vision- What we want our future community to be
Bourke Shire will continue to grow as an iconic, outback, regional community and destination, which is united and productive, thriving on practical access to all modern services
Mission Statement- Our primary purpose and focus
To provide leadership and initiative in maintaining and improving services and opportunities that meet the needs of the communities in the Shire, through proactive Councillor Representation, responsible asset management and efficient, effective service delivery by staff.
Guiding principle
Building a strong united community, proud of our past and committed to our future
Council Committees
Economic Development
Towns & Villages
Roads & Plant
Corporate Planning
Staff Committees
Employee Representative Committee
Photo Courtesy of Courtney Oakman
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OVERVIEW
Region Overview
Bourke Shire is located in North Western NSW and covers an area of 43,116 square kilometres. The town of Bourke is located on the banks of the Darling River and is the intersection of three significant cross country transport routes - the Kidman Way, Mitchell Highway and Kamilaroi Highway. The shire is considered a gateway into south west Queensland and the far west of New South Wales and is home to many small villages including; Byrock, Enngonia, Fords Bridge, Wanaaring and Louth. Historically, the town was a vital link for agriculture in the west and larger cities to the east. Traditionally a wool growing area, Bourke was the biggest wool railhead in the world. The Shire’s main agricultural products now include cotton, cattle production, irrigated wheat, wool, wild goat and the wool and sheep meat industry. Employment in both the Government and Non-Government sector also continues to be strong now employing more people than the Agricultural sector. Tourism is a growing industry in the region due to the area’s natural beauty and the presence of seasonal travellers.
Bourke and the surrounding area is rich in Indigenous cultural history. Traditionally country of the Ngemba people, Bourke is now home to around 21 different recognised Indigenous language groups. Many of Bourke’s Indigenous peoples are Wangkumra people from the Tibooburra region, but also include those from the Murrawarri, Barkanji and Yandruwandha Nations to name a few. Bourke Shire Council provides leadership in maintaining and improving services and opportunities that meet the needs of the local community. Council’s vision is for Bourke Shire to grow as an iconic, outback, regional community and destination, which is united, thriving and productive.
Photo courtesy of Courtney Oakman
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HOW WE DEVELOPED THE PLAN Community Engagement Strategy
The NSW Planning System Handbook (2003) defines “community engagement” as: “the public processes in which the general public and other interested parties are invited to contribute to particular proposals or policy changes. Community engagement has the potential to go beyond merely making information available or gathering opinions and attitudes. It entails a more active exchange of information and viewpoints between the sponsoring organization and the public …” Community engagement can be seen as part of a continuum which includes: Information giving (communication) Information seeking (data collection/scoping) Information sharing Participatory decision making Responding to community initiated issues Continuous research into communication methods Community engagement, therefore, is a way of including the views of the Bourke Shire community in the Council’s planning and decision making processes. In other words, the Council will engage the community to identify, understand and develop strategies to address and respond to their needs and concerns for now and in the future.
Social Justice Principles
The Community Strategic Plan has been developed utilising Social Justice Principles. The NSW Government’s social justice strategy is based on the following interrelated principles: Equity – there should be fairness in decision making, and prioritising and allocation of resources, particularly for those in need. Everyone should have a fair opportunity to participate in the future of the community. The planning process should take particular care to involve and protect the interests of people in vulnerable circumstances.
Access – all people should have fair access to services, resources and opportunities to improve their quality of life Participation – everyone should have the maximum opportunity to genuinely participate in decisions which affect their lives Rights – equal rights should be established and promoted, with opportunities provided for people from diverse linguistic, cultural and religious backgrounds to participate in community life.
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Community Engagement How will community engagement activities be managed? • Each community engagement activity will be the responsibility of the Bourke Shire Council
Manager/s appointed as project officer/s • When planning community engagement, Managers need to ensure that resources (staff and
finance) for engagement activities across Council are effectively allocated and managed. Where possible, engagement activities will be combined with other activities that target similar community groups
• Every effort will be made to attract and reach a cross section of the community by using a wide range of communication methods. Specific target community groups will be invited to participate as identified in the project
• Participants’ cultural, and special needs will be accommodated where appropriate • Community groups who are sometimes hard to reach i.e. children, young people, women and
people from ATSI backgrounds will be involved.
NSW State Plan
State of the Environment
Report
Far West Regional
Plan
Community Strategic
Plan
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Our Targets
Ensuring a harmonious and sustainable community An increased level of community participation An increase in the number of events
Sustainability of residents and businesses Increase in business numbers Increase in employment opportunities Increase in visitor numbers Growth in existing businesses Displaying leadership and innovation in dealing with change
Sustaining the environmental qualities of the Shire Increase in recycling Increased use of alternative energy
Working effectively as a Council to achieve our long term vision Satisfaction with Council’s overall performance including customer service Improved Local Government benchmarking levels Council’s statutory obligations met
Our Infrastructure Provide for the whole of life costs of infrastructure Ensure levels of renewal are adequate
Past Mayor Andrew Lewis, Cr John Thompson, Mrs Robyn Coulton, The Hon. John Coulton, MP, Mayor, Cr Barry Hollman & Ross Earl, General Manager
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DELIVERY PROGRAM
Environmental Sustainability
Our environmental strategies aim to protect our natural environment and built assets for future generations.
Significant environmental challenges include:-
• Issues in regards to an overall declining population • Ensuring long term water security for the residents of Bourke
Objective: Managing the Built Environment sustainably
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Reduce the amount of waste to landfill
BSC ,Waste Aid
At least one bulk pickup of stockpiled waste per year in conjunction with other NetWaste Councils
MES
Increase the level of recycling within the Shire
BSC ,Waste Aid, community groups, businesses
*Reduction in the level of cardboard to landfill *Develop recycling function in partnership with private business or community group
MES, GM
Seek to conserve water where possible and effective
BSC Hold yearly public awareness campaign about watering in hot climate
MW
Ensure a relevant and up to date Local Environmental Plan (LEP)
BSC, Business group *Review LEP as per legislation *Review Louth LEP to increase Village area
MES
Maintain an active Heritage advisory service
BSC Maintain minimum of 2 visits by Heritage Advisor to Bourke each year
MES
Maintain a suitable tree policy BSC Review the tree policy and Master Plan at the start of each new Council term
MW
Encourage clean-up of vacant blocks BSC, other Agencies Clean up of at least two long term overgrown blocks each year MES
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Objective: Ensuring our heritage and culture are respected
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Protect local heritage items including significant architecture and indigenous heritage
BSC ,Heritage Advisor, OEH
Maintain minimum of 2 visits by Heritage Advisor to Bourke each year
MES
Ensure active local land care groups
BSC ,Local Land Services, OEH
Co support at least one activity per year in regards to either land care or another community group achieving environmental outcomes
MES
Manage Council trusts and reserves to a high standard
BSC, Local Land Services
Review and update Bourke Shire Council’s trust register every second year or when required
MES
Ensure maintenance of cemeteries BSC *Maintain the new cemetery to a high level *Maintain older portion of the cemetery to a satisfactory standard
MES
Objective: Secure sustainable water and wastewater for all
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Ensure upgraded water and wastewater infrastructure
BSC ,Public Works, Village Committees
Incremental water and wastewater renewal each year MW
Construct new Water Treatment Plant
BSC ,Public Works New Water Treatment Plant operational MW, GM
Ensure an adequate water supply for Bourke
BSC ,Public Works, LMWUA, NSW Health
Meet the standard guidelines as detailed by the Lower Macquarie Water Users Alliance and NSW Health
MW, MES
Ensure all Villages have access to non-potable water
BSC ,Public Works, Village Committees
*Ensure all repairs are undertaken as soon as possible *Services are maintained to supply water
MW
Enhance town water supply options
BSC ,Public Works, LMWUA, NSW Health
*Additional water stored for town supply *Additional height added to town weir *Review Drought Management Plan as required
MW
Ensure reliable sewer system BSC , LMWUA *Conform to EPA license requirements *Respond to sewer chokes and boundary trap blockages within 2 hours *Monitor STP and record flows daily
MW
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Liveable and vibrant community
Implementing medium to long term strategies to ensure our community has a sustainable population while maintaining our community values. Ensure that we maintain minimum service levels and that everybody is made welcome in our community.
Significant community challenges and issues include:-
• Our population has declined and while it may rise in the medium to long term it is likely to fall or stay static in the short term. • Ensuring levels of service remain in a declining population. • Ensuring that over time a working population is maintained. • Looking after our population as they age.
Objective: Our community values its safe, healthy lifestyle and is caring towards each other
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Increase our local population BSC , RDA Orana, Premier and Cabinet
Population is increasing GM, MCE
Maintain a viable health system Western Area Health Service, RaRMS
*6 monthly formal meetings with health providers to discuss needs and improvements *The number of Doctors in town is maintained *The quality and diversity of local health care is maintained
GM. MCE
Improve access to dental services BSC, Western Area Health Service, RaRMS
Increased visitation for dental services to broad community MCE
Respect and make welcome our senior citizens
BSC, Seniors Actively participate in seniors week each year MTE
Ensure a high level of youth services, amenities and activities
BSC, Outback Arts, Bourke Arts Council, Youth Council
Support youth activities quarterly MCE
Encourage youth leadership BSC, Sporting Clubs, Churches, Indigenous groups
Actively support youth Council, PCYC and other NGO youth agencies
MCE
Improve disability access BSC Number of strategies implemented from DIAP MW
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Economic prosperity
Objective: Enjoy a vibrant Bourke and Village community
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Grow and invest in our future leaders
BSC ,CWP
Support at least one (1) youth initiative each quarter GM, Council
Foster a community that respects diversity and is supportive of cultural differences, ages and liabilities of community members
Community groups e.g. CWA, Show Society, SES, DADHC, Cadets
*Participate in interagency, department, CWP meetings as requested and required *Fund initiatives included in the DIAP
GM
Encourage sport and recreation activities
Department of Sport *Maintain grounds to a high standard *Support at least 2 youth initiatives each year
MCE, MW
Improve telecommunications services
BSC, Industry and Investment, RDA Orana, Local Members
Tangible improvements to mobile and data coverage GM, MCE
Develop and enhance the arts BSC, Outback Arts, Bourke Arts Council
*Number of meetings attended with regional Arts Board *Number of activities held locally
MCE
Develop cultural partnerships BSC, Sporting Clubs, Churches, Indigenous groups
*Hold a number of functions/activities yearly *Implementation and coordination of Australia Day celebrations *Coordination of Seniors Week activities *Participate in CWP
MCE
Enhance our parks and ovals BSC Maintain our parks and ovals to a high standard MW
Ensure a high level of education Education Department, TAFE
Meet with Educational leaders as least once per year and as part of the Interagency to discuss community feedback in regards to education issues
GM
Ensure adequate Ranger services BSC Report monthly on the Ranger activities and issues arising MES
Develop improved youth activities and facilities
BSC, PCYC, YOTS, All NGO’s, Police, CWP
At least one (1) youth related activity or co supported activity each quarter MCE
Ensure a strong early childhood sector
BDCS, Early Years Transition
Meet yearly with the BDCS committee to discuss issues and feedback GM, MCE
Improve local main street amenity BDCS, Shop and Business owners
Complete main street precinct upgrade MCE, GM, MW
Minimise the amount of graffiti BSC, Community Focus quarterly on graffiti hotspots MW
Ensure adequate levels of public transport
Interagency, ALL NGO and Departments
Minimum 6 day per week reliable community transport service MCE
Improve the boat ramp at North Bourke
BSC, Boat users Improved boat ramp access, renew boat ramp MW
Improve lighting throughout township
BSC Seek continuous improvement in town lighting MW
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The economic viability of businesses and residents within the Shire area is vital to ensuring the long term sustainability of our community. The decline in population means turnover in local businesses has declined with many businesses seeking out other opportunities.
While the unemployment rate within the Bourke Shire has fallen there is a significant shift in the type of employment on offer. The decline of employment within agriculture has meant different skills are required while the size of properties continues to increase as does the absence of land holders.
Objective: Our community welcomes new residents and businesses
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Promote Bourke as a business centre BSC ,CWP, RDA Orana, Business Group
*Number of enquiries and information sent out MCE, GM
Develop industries and business development opportunities
BSC ,CWP, RDA Orana, Business Group
New business opportunities MCE, GM
Promote population growth BSC, Industry and Investment, RDA Orana
*Population growing *New employment opportunities
MCE
Ensure new residents have information about the town, region and opportunities
BSC, Sporting Clubs, Churches, Rotary, Indigenous groups
*Host welcome to Bourke function *Update new residents information
MCE
Ensure land availability BSC, Office of Planning Ensure LEP up to date MES
Ensure a return of air services BSC Regular Passenger Transport service available GM, MCE
Ensure opportunities with regards to the NBN are maximised
BSC, NBN Co Information available in newspapers and direct mail
MCE
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Objective: Our community values its history and heritage and seeks to develop the tourism industry
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management
Responsibility
Delivery Plan
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Seek opportunities to grow our
tourism industry
BSC ,Destination NSW,
Kidman Way
*Participate in regional promotional committees
*Host at least one training opportunity each year
MCE
Seek opportunities to develop
cultural tourism experiences
BSC, Industry and
Investment, Maranguka
Work with at least one group each year to expand this
potential
MCE
Improve signage BSC *Local tourism sign audit complete
*Signage updated
MCE
Improve access to the North Bourke
Bridge
BSC North Bourke Bridge reopened to pedestrian traffic MCE, STOR
Encourage community events and
festivals
BSC, Sporting Clubs,
Churches, Indigenous
groups
*Hold at least two functions/activities yearly
*Implementation and coordination of Australia Day
celebrations
*Coordination of Seniors Week activities
*Participate in Carers Awards
MCE
Develop tourism facilities at wharf
precinct including Jandra landing
BSC Jandra landing completed MCE
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GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Long term strategies are needed to ensure effective leadership of the Shire community including its residents, businesses, statutory authorities and other stakeholders.
Significant challenges and issues include:-
• Ensuring our young people are encouraged • Overcoming social and economic disadvantage • Overcoming disadvantage as a result of isolation and distance
• Maintaining the financial position of Council with smaller local populations and increasing Government needs
Objective: Advocating the benefits of living and working in the Bourke Shire Council area
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Promote participation and coordination between the community and Council
BSC ,NGO’s, CWP, Community
*Number of meetings participated with interagency stakeholders *Weekly column in paper
GM, Council
Provide strategic leadership to the community
BSC ,NGO’s, CWP, Community
*BSC Financial sustainability indicators improving *Host yearly Village meetings
GM
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Objective: Seek continuous improvement in the business of Council
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Seek continuous improvement with communication with residents
BSC
*Weekly newspaper columns *Promote resolutions and activities of Council
GM, Council
Ensure Council activity is posted to well-maintained community diary
Community groups, BSC Complete development of online Community Diary MCE
Participate in interagency forums and opportunities
BSC, Industry and Investment
Host at least two (2) interagency forums each year BSC
Seek to improve shire offices in the medium term
BSC Finalize the development of plans and cost estimate for new construction
MES
Maintain library services BSC, Outback Arts, Bourke Arts Council, Seniors Groups
Library open for 5.5 days per week MCE
Ensure excellent customer service BSC, Sporting Clubs, Churches, Indigenous groups
No reasonable customer complaints GM, MCS
Maintain working relationships with senior politicians and local members
BSC At least two (2) meetings with State and Federal Member each year
GM
Ensure Council meets legislative governance standards
BSC, Office of Local Government, Auditor
*Annual report completed on time *No significant audit issues reported *Report progress on other functions such as Business continuity, WHS issues, policies, staff training
GM, MCS
Maintain suitable owned Council housing
BSC Review strategic needs of Council each budget period for year ahead
GM, MES
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Infrastructure Ensuring that the level of local infrastructure satisfies the needs of the community and into the future
Significant challenges and issues include:-
• Ensuring levels of depreciation are sustainable • Ensuring that facilities are able to be shared across the community • Ensuring adequate village amenities
Objective: Managing the infrastructure needs of the Villages
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Ensure good communication with Village committees
BSC
Yearly Village meetings held prior to operational plans being developed
GM, Council
Ensure Village priorities are well understood
BSC Yearly Village meetings held prior to operational plans being developed
GM, Council
Objective: Ensure adequate transport linkages
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Maintain and seek to improve the road network in a sustainable way
BSC ,RMS
*Roads schedule completed each year *At least 2 sections of our Local and Regional Roads improved
STOR
Further develop all weather roads to Wanaaring and Louth
BSC, RMS, Feds Improvements to roads each year STOR 10 Year Goal
Investigate potential for heavy vehicle by pass of town
BSC, RMS, Feds By pass in place if required STOR
Maintain heavy vehicle replacement strategy
BSC Updated Heavy Vehicle Replacement strategy each year STOR
Maintain the Bourke airport to a high standard
BSC Adequate resources are provided to maintain the Bourke airport
MW, MCE
Maintain Village runways where appropriate
BSC Adequate resources are provided to maintain the Village airport as required
MW
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Objective: Ensure adequate levels of community amenities
Strategies Responsibility Key Performance Indicators Management Responsibility
Delivery Plan 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Ensure Village water supplies are adequate
BSC, Village committees Attend to break downs as required MW
Ensure community halls are maintained to a suitable standard
BSC, Village Committees Audit needs of Hall each year prior to budget process for consideration
MES
Ensure other community infrastructure is well maintained where appropriate
BSC Ensure asset management plan is up to date MCS, MES
Develop sporting precinct plan to include Davidson Oval, Central Park and the Pool
BSC, Sporting groups *Develop precinct plan *Increased communication amongst sporting groups (e.g. Davidson Oval users and Renshaw users)
MW, MES
sport
Enhance shaded areas to parks BSC, Sporting groups, recreation users
Increase shaded areas as budget permits MW
Enhance walking tracks along the levee bank
BSC, Sporting groups, Seniors groups
Finalize development of levee bank walk MW, STOR
Ensure levee banks maintained to a high standard
BSC Complete audit of levees in line with asset management strategy Undertake review prior to each major flood event
MW
Ensure adequate levels of aged care facilities
BSC, NGO’s Undertake discussions with aged care providers to determine
GM, MCE
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BUDGET SUMMARY
Background: Under the Local Government Act 1993 Council must establish a new Delivery Plan after each ordinary election of Councillors to cover the principal activities of the Council for the four (4) year period commencing on 1st July following the election. The Delivery Plan should align with Councils Community Strategic Plan in accordance with the resources available as provided in the Resourcing Strategy which includes the Long Term Financial Plan, Workforce Plan and Asset Management Plan. Council has developed a new Community Strategic Plan. Updates and/or reviews have also been undertaken to the Asset Management, Long Term Financial Plan and Workforce Plans and Disability Inclusion Action Plan. An Operational Plan (Budget) is to be developed by Council on an annual basis and includes the proposed Revenue Policy of Council which includes a number of matters as required by Clause 201 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. (See later under Legislative Provisions) A considerable amount of work has gone into the preparation of this year’s Operational Plan which is indicative of the increased pressure that has been placed on the limited resources available to Council and at the same time a desire to maintain current service levels. Budget Overview The total operating expenditure of Council is close to $24 million and the total budget when Capital Expenditure is included could be well over $34 million depending on the success of grant applications and the level of incomplete capital works at 30th June 2020 subsequently revoted by Council to the 2020/2021 Financial Year. The budget as presented provides for a slight deficit in General Fund once the depreciation is added back and a considerable amount of work was required to get it to that level with all managers playing a role in trying to reduce the expenditure within their areas of responsibility. The tight budget has meant limited Capital Expenditure to be funded from general revenue with the bulk of all capital expenditure funded by loans or grants. A number of items have been included in the budget which will only proceed if applications for alternative sources of funding are successful. Details in relation to the 2020/2021 Operation Plan Format Council Annual Financial Statements are prepared on a consolidated basis, meaning that the operation of all Councils functions including water and sewer are combined. The Annual Financial Statements also include a breakdown by fund and this is the way in which the Operational Plan has been formatted to report accurately the result of each fund. It is important to recogise that each fund is a separate entity. In order to be able to produce the balanced budget in General Fund (after adding back depreciation) a significant amount of work needed to be done to reduce the initially projected expenditure levels with a number of small capital projects either being deferred or subject to external funding opportunities. A number of factors have contributed to the tightening of the budget and these will be detailed later.
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Projected Results by Fund for 2020/2021 General Fund - $ (4,840.00) Deficit Water Fund - $ 415,416.00 Surplus Sewer Fund - $ 313,101.00 Surplus
TOTAL $ 723,677.00 Surplus (Excluding Depreciation) Apportionment of Costs and Income As in the previous year contributions by the Water Fund and Sewer Fund to the General Fund was reviewed and reflects an apportionment of administration and governance costs based on expenditure of each of these funds. As a result a contribution of $500,200.00 in total will be received in General Fund from the Water and Sewer Funds. These contributions will be offset to a degree by an apportionment of the total interest earnings for the year from Councils Consolidated Bank Account and Investment portfolio which will mean a transfer of up to $70,000.00 from General Fund to Water Fund and up to $35,000.00 to Sewer Fund based on the amount of current investments held. Loan Repayments In the 2020/2021 budget the capital expenditure for General Fund relating to the repayment of loan principal is $1,049,410 which is an increase of $81,640. New Loans totalling $2,138,000 are provided for in 2020/2021 which are for purchases of plant $620,000 and new Pool Upgrade up to $1,518,000. Council needs to monitor it’s ongoing loan liability in line with the recommendations of the Office of Local Government. The total principal repayment for Water Fund $39,625.00 and Sewer Fund $4,605.00. There are no new loans anticipated for the Water and Sewer funds. Loan Interest Interest expenses on loans in the General Fund total $153,525, Water Fund $23,545, and Sewerage Fund $6,205 a combined total of $183,275. This represents a decrease of $37,095 from last year. Workers Compensation Due to an increase in claims the workers compensation premium is expected to increase in 2020/2021.. The premium is dependant primarily on the level of wages and the claims history and an ongoing emphasis on safety, education and claims management will be required to minimise the effect on Council’s Budget. The estimated increase for 2020/2021 is $57,900 over the amount budgeted for in 2019/2020.
Superannuation The superannuation rate will remain at 9.50% for 2020/2021. There will be a reduction in the number of staff contributing to the definded benefit fund and an increase in staff in areas such as plant operation on the Wanaaring Road project thus it is anticipated that contributions will increase from the figure for 2019/2020 of $739,170 to $764,070 in 2020/2021.
Council is still required to provide a loading on contributions paid to one of the defined benfefits schemes. This is required as previously Councils had a “contribution holiday”. The fund sunsequently has a significant shortfall to be made up.
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Increase in General Fund Rates and Charges General Fund Rates and charges overall have increased by the allowable rate peg increase of 2.6%. In instances where the new charge deviates from this amount it will be highlighted. Council has been advised of a catch-up amount of $416.00. as part of the IPART Determination This amount has been added to the calculations for the 2020/2021 rating year based on the rate peg amount.
Water and Sewer Funds Rates & Charges The Water Supplies and Sewerage Funds are expected to be fully self funding and to this end all monies raised on behalf of these funds must be spent on works within each discrete fund. For 2020/2021 budget the Water Supply access charges have been increased by 2.6% while the Filtered Water price per Kilolitre has remained at $2.22. All rates and charges in the Sewerage fund have been increased by 2.6%.
Financial Assistance Grants No increase in the Financial Assistance Grant over the 2019/2020 adjusted estimate has been provided for. Should Council receive a slight increase in 2020/2021 as with previous years increases it will be contributed to the Infrastructure Renewal Reserve for ongoing project works and upgrades to Council’s assets.
Staff Structure
The budget does not provide for changes to the current staff structure, save for the casuals
employed on the Wanaaring Road project.
Depreciation
The levels of depreciation have been reviewed in line with the Asset Management Plan. Depreciation
has been added back in the budget but the rates reflect ownership costs. The adding back of
depreciation has been standard practice for Bourke Shire Council, although depreciation is not added
back in the Annual Financial Reports.
Capital Expenditure
The Capital component of the draft budget has again suffered as staff attempted to achieve a balanced
budget. Much of the proposed Capital Works is dependent on the receipt of grant funding or is funded
by loans or transfers from reserves.
Major Items to be undertaken are as follows:-
General Fund
$800,000 for plant and vehicle purchases (Loan and Revenue Funded)
$2,352,000 for Wanaaring Road Development (Grant Funded)
$1,700,000 Program Pool Upgrade (Grant Funded)
$150,000 Town Streets Reseals (Grant Funded)
$544,000 MR 404 Wanaaring Road Sealing (Grant Funded)
$100,000 Town Entry Improvements (Grant Funded)
$150,000 Bourke Aerodrome Reseal (Reserve Funded)
$1,599,885 Roads to Recovery Program (Grant Funded)
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Water Fund
$200,000 for the ongoing filtered mains replacement program (Reserve Funded)
Sewer Fund
$50,000 Manhole Replacements (Reserve Funded)
$20,000 Boundary Trap Replacement (Reserve Funded)
Emergency Services Expenditure
A contribution to the Rural Fire Service of $137,100.
A contribution to Fire Rescue NSW of $37,915.
A contribution of $4,410 to the SES Emergency Service along with expenses of $14,660 towards SES
Emergency Centre and $11,410 towards maintenance on the old VRA building.
Net Cost of Services Provided Operating expenditures and net costs across a number of Council activities are shown in the following table. It can be seen from this table that a number of activities are provided to the community at full cost to Council and a number are provided on a full cost recovery basis.
SERVICE
OPERATING EXPENDITURE
to nearest $1,000
NET COST to nearest
$1,000
PERCENTAGE COUNCIL SUBSIDY
in 2019/20
PERCENTAGE COUNCIL SUBSIDY
in 2020/21
Parks and Gardens $237,000 $237,000 100% 100%
Swimming pool $256,000 $256,000 100% 100%
Street cleaning $256,000 $256,000 100% 100%
PCYC $89,000 $89,000 100% 100%
Ovals $288,000 $284,000 99% 99%
Airports $221,000 $214,000 96% 97%
Animal control $150,000 $146,000 97% 97%
Cemeteries $182,000 $156,000 85% 86%
Library $328,000 $299,000 91% 91%
Village tips & amenities excluding streets, roads and water supplies $131,000 $ 114,000
89% 87%
Street lighting $135,000 $103,000 79% 76%
Town and Village streets excluding lighting $730,000 $730,000
100% 100%
Emergency Services $429,000 $230,000 59% 54%
Noxious Plant Control $122,000 $50,000 34% 41%
Back O' Bourke Centre, Jandra and Crossley Engine. incl. economic affairs, Information Centre and tourism $1,855,000 $1,148,000
66% 62%
Waste Management $528,000 Nil Full cost recovery Full cost recovery
Road Services excluding streets and airports $8.573 mil Nil Full cost recovery Full cost recovery
Water Supplies $2.813mil Nil Full cost recovery Full cost recovery
Sewerage Services $1,037,000 Nil Full cost recovery Full cost recovery
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Legislative Provisions Impacting on the Preparation of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan
402 Community strategic plan (1) Each local government area must have a community strategic plan that has been developed and endorsed by the Council. A community strategic plan is a plan that identifies the main priorities and aspirations for the future of the local government area covering a period of at least 10 years from when the plan is endorsed. (2) A community strategic plan is to establish strategic objectives together with strategies for achieving those objectives. (3) The Council must ensure that the community strategic plan: (a) addresses civic leadership, social, environmental and economic issues in an integrated manner, and (b) is based on social justice principles of equity, access, participation and rights, and (c) is adequately informed by relevant information relating to civic leadership, social, environmental and economic issues, and (d) is developed having due regard to the State government’s State Plan and other relevant State and regional plans of the State government. (4) The Council must establish and implement a strategy (its community engagement strategy), based on social justice principles, for engagement with the local community when developing the community strategic plan. (5) Following an ordinary election of Councillors, the Council must review the community strategic plan before 30 June following the election. The Council may endorse the existing plan, endorse amendments to the existing plan or develop and endorse a new community strategic plan, as appropriate to ensure that the area has a community strategic plan covering at least the next 10 years. (6) A draft community strategic plan or amendment of a community strategic plan must be placed on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days and submissions received by the Council must be considered by the Council before the plan or amendment is endorsed by the Council. (7) Within 28 days after a community strategic plan is endorsed, the Council must post a copy of the plan on the Council’s website and provide a copy to the Director-General. A copy of a community strategic plan may be provided to the Director-General by notifying the Minister of the appropriate URL link to access the plan on the Council’s website.
403 Resourcing strategy (1) A Council must have a long-term strategy (called its resourcing strategy) for the provision of the resources required to implement the strategies established by the community strategic plan that the Council is responsible for. (2) The resourcing strategy is to include long-term financial planning, workforce management planning and asset management planning.
404 Delivery program (1) A Council must have a program (its delivery program) detailing the principal activities to be undertaken by the Council to implement the strategies established by the community strategic plan within the resources available under the resourcing strategy. (2) The delivery program must include a method of assessment to determine the effectiveness of each principal activity detailed in the delivery program in implementing the strategies and achieving the strategic objectives at which the principal activity is directed. (3) The Council must establish a new delivery program after each ordinary election of Councillors to cover the principal activities of the Council for the 4-year period commencing on 1 July following the election. (4) A draft delivery program must be placed on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days and submissions received by the Council must be considered by the Council before the delivery program is adopted by the Council. (5) The general manager must ensure that regular progress reports are provided to the Council reporting as to its progress with respect to the principal activities detailed in its delivery program. Progress reports must be provided at least every 6 months. 405 Operational plan
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(1) A Council must have a plan (its operational plan) that is adopted before the beginning of each year and details the activities to be engaged in by the Council during the year as part of the delivery program covering that year. (2) An operational plan must include a statement of the Council’s revenue policy for the year covered by the operational plan. The statement of revenue policy must include the statements and particulars required by the regulations. (3) A Council must prepare a draft operational plan and give public notice of the draft indicating that submissions may be made to the Council at any time during the period (not less than 28 days) that the draft is to be on public exhibition. The Council must publicly exhibit the draft operational plan in accordance with the notice. (4) During the period of public exhibition, the Council must have for inspection at its office (and at such other places as it may determine) a map that shows those parts of its area to which each category and sub-category of the ordinary rate and each special rate included in the draft operational plan applies. (5) In deciding on the final operational plan to be adopted, a Council must consider any submissions that have been made concerning the draft plan. (6) The Council must post a copy of its operational plan on the Council’s website within 28 days after the plan is adopted.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (GENERAL) REGULATION 2005 - REG 201
201 Annual statement of Council’s revenue policy
(1) The statement of a Council’s revenue policy for a year that is required to be included in an operational plan under section 405 of the Act must include the following statements:
(a) a statement containing a detailed estimate of the Council’s income and expenditure, (b) a statement with respect to each ordinary rate and each special rate proposed to be levied, Note: The annual statement of revenue policy may include a note that the estimated yield from ordinary rates is subject to the specification of a percentage variation by the Minister if that variation has not been published in the Gazette when public notice of the annual statement of revenue policy is given. (c) a statement with respect to each charge proposed to be levied, (d) a statement of the types of fees proposed to be charged by the Council and, if the fee concerned is a fee to which Division 3 of Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Act applies, the amount of each such fee, (e) a statement of the Council’s proposed pricing methodology for determining the prices of goods and the approved fees under Division 2 of Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Act for services provided by it, being an avoidable costs pricing methodology determined by the Council in accordance with guidelines issued by the Director-General, (f) a statement of the amounts of any proposed borrowings (other than internal borrowing), the sources from which they are proposed to be borrowed and the means by which they are proposed to be secured. (2) The statement with respect to an ordinary or special rate proposed to be levied must include the following particulars: (a) the ad valorem amount (the amount in the dollar) of the rate, (b) whether the rate is to have a base amount and, if so: (i) the amount in dollars of the base amount, and (ii) the percentage, in conformity with section 500 of the Act, of the total amount payable by the levying of the rate, or, in the case of the rate, the rate for the category or sub-category concerned of the ordinary rate, that the levying of the base amount will produce, (c) the estimated yield of the rate, (d) in the case of a special rate-the purpose for which the rate is to be levied, (e) the categories or sub-categories of land in respect of which the Council proposes to levy the rate. (3) The statement with respect to each charge proposed to be levied must include the following particulars: (a) the amount or rate per unit of the charge, (b) the differing amounts for the charge, if relevant, (c) the minimum amount or amounts of the charge, if relevant,
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(d) the estimated yield of the charge, (e) in relation to an annual charge for the provision by the Council of coastal protection services (if any)-a map or list (or both) of the parcels of rateable land that are to be subject to the charge. (4) The statement of fees and the statement of the pricing methodology need not include information that could confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council. Financial Implications: The Delivery Program essentially provides a framework for the operation of Council for the quadrennial term of the current Council and the initial period of the next Council. The Operational Plan for each of the years within the quadrennial term details the income and expenditure involved in meeting the requirements as detailed in the Delivery Plan Ongoing Budgetary Control All Managers and team leaders are aware of the tight budget and each has indicated their preparedness to keep a tight control on expenditure and look to potential efficiency gains.
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ABOUT BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL – KEY MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT Earl, Ross General Manager Brown, Leonie Manager Corporate Services Gordon, Mark Senior Technical Officer of Roads Brown, Peter Manager Works Perry David Manager Community Engagement Willoughby, Dwayne Manager Environmental Services
AUDITOR Audit Office of NSW Level 16 1 Margaret Street Sydney NSW 2000
COUNCIL OFFICES Council Chambers: 29 Mitchell St, Bourke Office Hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday Postal Address: PO Box 21 Bourke NSW 2840 Telephone: 02 6830 8000 Fax: 02 6872 3030 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bourke.nsw.gov.au
STATEMENT OF VALUES Everyone who deals with Council or works in Council has the right to expect that Councillors and Council staff will make decisions based on consistent and high ethical standards in line with the principles of Council’s Code of Conduct:-
· Openness · Honesty · Respect · Accountability · Objectivity · Leadership · Selflessness · Integrity
To realise our Strategic Directions for the next 10 years, all Councillors, staff and agents of Council will act in a manner which:-
· Provides sound civic leadership to the communities in Bourke Shire · Continually strives for improvement in every aspect of Council’s activities · Focuses on our customers · Protects and enhances the environment for future generations · Recognises initiative · Is fair, equitable and does not discriminate.
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STATEMENT OF BUSINESS ETHICS In line with community expectations, Bourke Shire Council requires high ethical standards from both staff and Councillors. These standards are noted in our Code of Conduct, to which all staff and Councillors must adhere. Similarly, high standards of ethical conduct are expected from all business dealings with Council.
The Statement of Business Ethics provides information on Council’s expectations of staff and sets out the ground rules for doing business with Bourke Shire Council for private sector service providers. If there are any questions regarding this statement, or if you wish to provide information about an apparent breach of ethical conduct or suspected corrupt conduct, please contact Council’s Public Officer on 02 68308000. Business Principles The two (2) main principles forming Bourke Shire Council’s business agreements and dealings are:- 1. Council seeks to achieve the best possible value for the public’s dollar; and 2. Council will demonstrate impartiality, fairness and openness in all processes and dealings. These principles enable suppliers and contractors to promote their interests in a productive manner and to avoid any potentially questionable activities. Those providing goods and services to Council also benefit from the assurance that their competitors are required to behave in accordance with the same guidelines. All stakeholders are required to adhere to the standards noted in this document and failure to comply could have serious and legal consequences. What Service Providers Can Expect From Council Council will ensure that all policies and procedures relating to approvals, tendering, contracting and purchasing of goods and services, are consistent with best practice and high ethical standards. All activities and decisions will be fully and clearly documented to provide an effective audit trail.
All Councillors and Staff must adhere to Council’s Code of Conduct and are expected to:- use public resources effectively and efficiently abide by all relevant and applicable laws and regulations respect and comply with Council’s policies and procedures deal fairly, honestly and ethically with all individuals and organisations assess applications objectively, considering all relevant factors promote fair and open competition whilst seeking best value for money protect confidential information
What Council Expects From Service Providers Suppliers, applicants, objectors and the general public, when doing business with Council, are asked to:- act ethically, fairly and honestly in all dealings with Council respect the obligations of staff to abide by Council policies comply with Council’s approvals and procurement policies and procedures respect and comply with the conditions set out in documents supplied by Council declare actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest refrain from lobbying or canvassing Councillors or members of staff during tender or other business
processes refrain from engaging in any form of collusive practice, including offering Council officers
inducements or incentives designed to improperly influence the conduct of their duties assist Council to prevent unethical practices in its business relationships
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Doing Business with Council Contractors & Sub Contractors: All contracted and sub contracted employees are expected to
comply with this statement. It is the responsibility of contractors to make sub-contractors aware of this statement if they are engaged.
Use of Council Information: Any confidential information should not be revealed to persons other than those with a genuine need and authority. Private, confidential, commercial in confidence or proprietary information contained within applications, objections, tenders, quotations, expressions of interest, proposals etc. should never be given to competing interests nor unauthorised persons. Suppliers handling private information on behalf of Council are expected to adhere to Council’s Privacy Management Plan.
Secondary & Post Separation Employment: Members of staff have a duty to maintain public trust and confidence, and not use commercially sensitive information to facilitate future employment opportunities in the private sector.
Gifts & Benefits: Council only permits the acceptance of gifts by Councillors or staff if they are of nominal or token value and do not create a sense of obligation. Money is never to be accepted. All gifts accepted and all offers of gifts whether token or not, must be disclosed and may be required to be recorded in Council’s Gifts Register.
Conflicts of Interest: Councillors and members of staff are required to disclose and resolve any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Applicants, objectors, business partners, contractors and suppliers are asked to do the same.
Use of Council Equipment & Resources: All Council equipment and resources are to be used for their proper official purpose.
Intellectual Property Rights: In business relationships with Council, parties are expected to respect each other’s intellectual property rights, and formally negotiate any access, licence or use of intellectual property.
Communication: All communication should be clear and direct to minimise the risk of perception of inappropriate influence being brought to bear on the business relationship.
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BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL’S CHARTER Bourke Shire Council, like all other Councils in NSW, has the following Charter under Section 8 of the Local Government Act:- to provide directly, or on behalf of other levels of government, after due consultation, adequate,
equitable and appropriate services and facilities for the community and to ensure that those services and facilities are managed efficiently and effectively
to exercise community leadership to exercise its functions in a manner that is consistent with and actively promotes the principles of
multiculturalism to promote and to provide and plan for the needs of children to properly manage, develop, protect, restore, enhance and conserve the environment of the area
for which it is responsible, in a manner that is consistent with and promotes the principles of ecologically sustainable development
to have regard to the long term and cumulative effects of its decisions to bear in mind that it is the custodian and trustee of public assets and to effectively plan for,
account for and manage the assets for which it is responsible to exercise its functions in a manner that is consistent with and promotes social justice principles of
equity, access, participation and rights to facilitate the involvement of Councillors, members of the public, users of facilities and services
and Council staff in the development, improvement and coordination of Local Government to raise funds for local purposes by the fair imposition of rates, charges and fees, by income earned
from investments and, when appropriate, by borrowings and grants to keep the local community and the state government (and through it, the wider community)
informed about its activities to ensure that, in the exercise of its regulatory functions, it acts consistently and without bias,
particularly when an activity of the Council is affected to be a responsible employer
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE The following senior staff structure and associated departmental responsibilities have previously been adopted.
General Manager
Manager Corporate
Services
Finance
Information
Technology
Human Resources/
Work Health & Safety
Customer Service
Governance
Asset Management
Tourism & Events
Aboriginal
Employment Project
Manager Community
Engagement
Library Services
Integrated Planning
& Reporting
Economic
Development
Community and
Cultural Partnerships
Manager Planning,
Regulatory
& Environmental
Services
Building Services
Cemetery
Waste Collection/
Management
Planning /
Assessment
Regulatory
Services
Environmental
Health
Manager Road
Services
Road Construction /
Maintenance
Transport Services
Stores
Workshop
Technical
Services
Manager Works
Water &
Wastewater
Town Services
Parks & Gardens
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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT
Council’s Operational Plan is organised around the Principle Activities of Council. More than one Section of Council can be involved in an activity. The Principle Activity areas of Council are:-
1. Administration 2. Public Order & Safety 3. Health 4. Community Services & Education 5. Housing & Community Amenities 6. Water Supply 7. Sewerage Services 8. Recreation & Culture 9. Mining Manufacturing & Construction 10. Transport & Communication 11. Economic Affairs
Set out in the following pages are the details for each activity area including Strategies, Operations, Performance Measures, Timeframes and Responsibilities. Elements describe the desired outcomes to be achieved in each activity area. This is the linkage point to the Strategic Plan. The Operational Plan focuses on those parts of the Strategic Plan where Council has provided a role. Performance measures depend on the tools and Council employees to achieve the strategies within the activities. They include legislation, policies, procedures, programmes, infrastructure, and facilities. In the timeframe column the word “ongoing” is used for work that is regularly undertaken during the year. Dates are shown to indicate when projects will finish. In the Responsible Officer column the following abbreviations are used:-
GM General Manager
MCS Manager, Corporate Services
MCE Manager, Community Engagement
MES Manager, Planning Regulatory & Environmental Services
MRS Manager, Road Services
MW Manager, Works
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Section Principal Activities
General Manager Governance Commercial Activities Risk Management OHS Asset and Financial Overview Strategic Activity of Council Community / Social Consultation Overall responsibility of Council Emergency Management Work Health & Safety
Corporate Services Administration Customer Service Financial Human Resources Information Technology RTA Agency
Engineering Services Roads Section Bridges Plant Management Road Networks & Associated Infrastructure RTA Inspection Station Workshop M&R RMCC Contract Store/Depot
Works Section Airport & Aerodromes Urban Streets & Footpaths Parks, Gardens & Sportsgrounds Village Parks, Gardens & Sports Grounds Wharves, Boat Ramps Drainage & Flood mitigation Traffic Management Sewerage Water, Village Water Water Utilities Alliance Aboriginal Communities Program
Environmental Services Land Use Planning & Regulation Heritage Conservation Ranger Services Waste Management Environmental Health - Administration, Inspection, Control Cemeteries Administration and Maintenance Noxious Weeds Management Council Swimming Pool Complex Reserve Management Consultancy Service to adjoining Shires Council Buildings & Housing Village Amenities
Community Engagement
Economic Development Library Services Tourism Promotion Community Development Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre, PV Jandra, Crossley Engine & Visitor Information Centre
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PROPOSED CAPITAL WORKS CAPITAL WORKS PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY COUNCIL Capital works projects include expenditure on planning, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and augmentation of infrastructure assets. In order to achieve the objectives of Council as contained in this Delivery Program the following Capital Works are planned (July 2020 to June 2023). The following listing of potential capital works has been extracted from Councils long term Financial Plan. The works detailed for 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 have been identified as possible projects for these financial years. The adoption of the Operational Plan for these years will determine the actual works to be completed.
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
2020/2021
EXPENDITURE
Asset Comments Value Source
IT Equipment Continuation of improvement program 32,800 General Revenue
Office Equipment Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Library Books Expand and enhancement of Library Books 22,500 General Revenue
Document Management System Continuation of improvement program 70,000 General Revenue
Medical Centre Fencing/Gates Continuation of improvement program 200,000 Grant
Drainage Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 100,000 General Revenue
Program Pool Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 1,700,000 Grant
Pool Furniture Continuation of improvement program 5,000 General Revenue
Town Street Reseal (incl. Shoulders) Continuation of improvement program 150,000 Grant
Town Entry Improvement Continuation of improvement program 100,000 Grant
Main Street Improvement Continuation of improvement program 100,000 Reserves
Roads Continuation of improvement program 4,495,885 Grant
Heavy Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 620,000 Loan
Light Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 180,000 General Revenue
Bourke Aerodrome Cross Strip Continuation of improvement program 150,000 Reserves
Sports Complex Squash Courts Continuation of improvement program 5,000 Grant
Davidson/Coolican Ovals Fence Continuation of improvement program 350,000 Grant
Boat Ramp Signage Continuation of improvement program 3,000 General Revenue
Levee Pump Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Wanaaring Hall Roof Continuation of improvement program 50,000 Grant
Filtered Mains Replacement Program Continuation of improvement program 200,000 Reserves
Boundary Trap Replacement Continuation of improvement program 20,000 Reserves
Manhole Replacement Continuation of improvement program 50,000 Reserves
Kerb and Guttering Continuation of improvement program 40,000 General Revenue
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
2021/2022
EXPENDITURE
Asset Comments Value Source
IT Equipment Continuation of improvement program 22,500 General Revenue
Office Equipment Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Library Books Expansion and enhancement of Library Books 20,000 General Revenue
Pool Furniture Continuation of improvement program 5,000 General Revenue
Waste Depot Enngonia new cell Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Waste Depot Bourke new cell Continuation of improvement program 170,000 Res/Gen Revenue
Town Street Reseal (incl. Shoulders) Continuation of improvement program 204,000 Grant
Roads Continuation of improvement program 4,500,000 Grant
Heavy Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 584,000 Loan
Light Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 184,000 General Revenue
Pump Pit Pumps - Wilson St Continuation of improvement program 15,000 General Revenue
Levee Pump Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Council House Mertin St A/Conditioner Continuation of improvement program 4,700 General Revenue
Filtered Mains Replacement Program Continuation of improvement program 200,000 Reserves
Bourke Raw Water Radio Telemetry Continuation of improvement program 20,000 Reserves
Louth Raw Water Radio Telemetry Continuation of improvement program 7,400 Reserves
Becker Street Pumps Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 25,000 Reserves
Boundary Trap Replacement Continuation of improvement program 20,000 Reserves
Manhole Replacement Continuation of improvement program 50,000 Reserves
Bourke Cemetery Road upgrade Continuation of improvement program 30,000 Reserve
Kerb and Gutter upgrade Continuation of improvement program 50,000 Reserve
RFS Nth Bourke building upgrade Continuation of improvement program 19,000 Grant
New Cultural Centre Expansion and enhancement of tourism product
3,000,000 Grant
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
2022/2023
EXPENDITURE
Asset Comments Value Source
IT Equipment Continuation of improvement program 22,500 General Revenue
Office Equipment Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Library Books Expansion and enhancement of Library Books 20,000 General Revenue
Pool Furniture Continuation of improvement program 5,000 General Revenue
Pool BBQs Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Waste Depot Bourke - Incinerator Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Engineering Office Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 17,000 General revenue
Town Street Reseal (incl. Shoulders) Continuation of improvement program 366,000 Grant
Roads Continuation of improvement program 1,389,000 Grant
Heavy Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 689,000 Loan
Light Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 189,000 General Revenue
Pump Pit Pumps – Section 2 Continuation of improvement program 15,000 General Revenue
Levee Pump Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Kerb & Guttering Continuation of improvement program 50,000 General revenue
Louth Aerodrome Lighting Continuation of improvement program 55,000 Grant
Louth Aerodrome Runway Sealing Continuation of improvement program 110,000 Reserves
Renshaw Complex Facilities Continuation of improvement program 30,000 Grant
Enngonia Facilities Continuation of improvement program 24,000 Grant
Wanaaring Facilities Continuation of improvement program 7,000 Grant
Sports Ovals & Parks - Buildings Continuation of improvement program 50,000 General Revenue
Community Halls - Buildings Continuation of improvement program 50,000 General Revenue
Jandra Slipping Costs Continuation of improvement program 15,000 Reserves
Bourke Squash Courts Continuation of improvement program 40,000 Grant
Staff Housing Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 40,000 General Revenue
Filtered Mains Replacement Program Continuation of improvement program 200,000 Reserves
WTP – Filtered Water Reservoir 1ML Continuation of improvement program 196,000 Reserves
WTP – Raw Water Reservoir 1ML Continuation of improvement program 285,000 Reserves
WTP – Raw Water Pump Continuation of improvement program 54,900 Reserves
Louth Raw Water Bore Supply Pump Continuation of improvement program 12,500 Reserves
Boundary Trap Replacement Continuation of improvement program 20,000 Reserves
Manhole Replacement Continuation of improvement program 50,000 Reserves
SPS Pump Upgrade – Renshaw Continuation of improvement program 5,000 Reserves
SPS Pump Upgrade – Mertin St Continuation of improvement program 25.200 Reserves
SPS Pump Upgrade - Bourke Continuation of improvement program 163,600 Reserves
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
2023/2024
EXPENDITURE
Asset Comments Value Source
IT Equipment Continuation of improvement program 22,500 General Revenue
Office Equipment Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Library Books Expansion and enhancement of Library Books 20,000 General Revenue
Pool Furniture Continuation of improvement program 5,000 General Revenue
Cemetery Signage Continuation of improvement program 5,700 General Revenue
Council Depot Toilets Continuation of improvement program 55,000 General revenue
Town Street Reseal (incl. Shoulders) Continuation of improvement program 200,000 Grant
Roads Continuation of improvement program 5,867,000 Grant
Heavy Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 620,000 Loan
Light Plant Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 180,000 General Revenue
Kerb & Guttering Continuation of improvement program 50,000 General Revenue
Levee Pump Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Park/Oval Signage Continuation of improvement program 6,700 General Revenue
Wanaaring Park Playground play system
Continuation of improvement program 5,000 Grant
Back O Bourke Display Upgrade Continuation of improvement program 232,500 Grant
Community Halls - Buildings Continuation of improvement program 50,000 General Revenue
Jandra Wharf Pontoon Continuation of improvement program 6,000 General Revenue
Central Park Playground Equip Mulch Continuation of improvement program 12,000 General Revenue
Davidson Oval Equipment Continuation of improvement program 8,000 General Revenue
VRA Fence Continuation of improvement program 10,000 General Revenue
Community Halls Continuation of improvement program 15,000 Grant
Swimming Pool Indoor Heated Building
Continuation of improvement program 2,700,000 Grant
Filtered Mains Replacement Program Continuation of improvement program 200,000 Reserves
Raw water fords bridge pump Continuation of improvement program 3,000 Reserves
Raw Water Enngonia Fire Service Continuation of improvement program 39,300 Grant
Boundary Trap Replacement Continuation of improvement program 20,000 Reserves
Manhole Replacement Continuation of improvement program 50,000 Reserves
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SALE OF ASSETS TO BE CONDUCTED BY COUNCIL Section 403 (20 Local Government Act Bourke shire Council proposes the following sales of assets in 2020/2021. Trade ins for plant and vehicles including net cost for replacement:-
Plant No
Plant to Sell Year Estimated Replacement Value
Estimated Trade Budget Required
Light Plant various
$180,000 Small Plant and Tools Various
$35,000
37 Volvo Grader 2013 $430,000 $60,000 $370,000
Portable Camping Rooms (3) New $90,000 Nil $90,000
93 Isuzu NPS 300 4x4 Crew Cab 2015 $110,000 $30,000 $80,000
46 Hino FG 1022 4 tonne Tipper 2013 $110,000 $30,000 $80,000
Total $835,000
Proposed Land Sale Detailed below are a number of properties, including vacant land and developed land owned by Council. Staff have identified these properties as no longer being required by Council.
Reg No
Property Address Land Type Zoning Title Leased
7 Vacant 19 Adelaide St, Bourke Operational IN 2 Light Industrial Lot 1DP 758144 No
8 Vacant 13 Adelaide St, Bourke Operational IN 2 Light Industrial Lot 2, Sec 95 DP 758144 No
9 Vacant 20 Adelaide St, Bourke Operational IN 2 Light Industrial Lot 1, DP 392429 No
17 VRA Shed 69 Darling St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 2 DP 510411 Yes
24 Vacant 1 a Hope St, Bourke Operational IN 2 Light Industrial Lot 2, DP 508326 No
27 Vacant 10 Meek St, Bourke Operational IN 2 Light Industrial Lot 1, DP 506438 No
32 Vacant 5 Mertin St, Bourke Operational IN 2 Light Industrial Lot 1, DP 387739 No
36 Vacant 105 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 14, DP 36335 No
37 Vacant 103 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 13 DP 36335 No
38 Vacant 101 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 12 DP 36335 No
39 Vacant 99 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 11, DP 36335 No
40 Vacant 97 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 10, DP 36335 No
41 Vacant 95 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 9, DP 36335 No
42 Vacant 93 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 8, DP 35739 No
43 Vacant 91 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 7, DP 35739 No
47 Vacant 78 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 1, DP 35797 No
48 Vacant 80 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 2, 35797 No
49 Vacant 82 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 3, DP 35797 No
50 Vacant 84 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 4, DP 35797 No
51 Vacant 88 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 6, DP 35797 No
52 Vacant 90 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 7, DP 35797 No
53 Vacant 92 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 8, DP 35797 No
54 Vacant 94 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 9, DP 35797 No
55 Vacant 96 Mitchell St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 10, DP 35797 No
70 Vacant Bourke St, Byrock Operational RU 5 Village Lot 1, DP 183201 No
74 Vacant Aubrey Street, Fords Bridge Operational RU1 Primary Production Lot 7, Sec 30 DP 758419 No
76 Vacant Howard St Fords Bridge Operational RU1 Primary Production Lot 7&8, Sec 29 DP 758419 No
77 Vacant Howard St Fords Bridge Operational RU1 Primary Production Lot 9&10 Sec 44 DP 758419 No
78 Vacant Ross St Fords Bridge Operational RU1 Primary Production Lot 18, 19 & 20, Section 43 DP 758419
No
97 Vacant 2 Tudor St, Bourke Operational R 1 General Residential Lot 1&2, DP 390952 No
112 Vacant 49 Mitchell Hwy Operational SP 3 Tourism Lot 152 DP 1068536 No
113 Vacant 4 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 11, DP 1041841 No
114 Vacant 6 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 100, DP 1049207 No
115 Vacant 8 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 8, DP 1181421 No
116 Vacant 10 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 7, DP 1181421 No
117 Vacant 12 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 6, DP 1181421 No
118 Vacant 14 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 5, DP 1181421 No
119 Vacant 16 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 4, DP 1181421 No
120 Vacant 18 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 3, DP 1181421 No
121 Vacant 20 Peter Bryant Way, Nth Bourke Operational IN 1 Industrial Lot 2, DP 1181421 No
A strategy is proposed to be developed to allow the progressive disposal of these properties, some of which may have special conditions attached.
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ACTIVITIES OF A BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL NATURE TO BE
CONDUCTED BY COUNCIL Section 403 (2) Local Government Act Council undertakes private hire of general plant and resources. Charges for this work are at commercial rates. Council at times undertakes work on State Highways under the transport for NSW Road Maintenance Council Contract arrangements. This work is undertaken on a commercial basis. National Competition Policy In accordance with the framework set out in the June 1996 NSW government policy statement “Application of National Competition Policy to Local Government” Council has determined that the following are to be considered as business units. Bourke Shire Council Combined Water Supplies Bourke Shire Council Sewerage Service Council is applying competitive neutrality pricing to its Water and Sewer operations in 2020/21. Other Private Works Council also operates the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre and Jandra Paddle Boat as a business unit.
However, as the total operating revenue of each unit is less than $2,000,000.00 they are defined as “category 2” business units.
Statement of Private Works The Local Government Act 1993 NSW, allows Council to carry out the following works for residents and organisations on private land:
Paving and road making Kerbing and guttering Demolition and excavation Water drainage and drainage connection Land clearing and tree felling Tree planting and maintenance Fencing and ditching Miscellaneous works and services Consultancy services to neighbouring Councils Plant Hire Clearing and slashing property
Council has adopted a charging policy that private works are charged at a commercial rate.
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HUMAN RESOURCE ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY
COUNCIL Section 403 (2) Local Government Act Council views its workforce as an integral and valuable asset in achieving its goals and objectives. In this vein, Council is committed to ensuring that its workforce is working in a safe environment and a place where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Council has adopted a Work Force Plan in line with resource strategy requirements, this plan is reviewed regularly. Council is committed to quality human resource practices and in particular has highlighted the following matters for consideration. Council has an increase focus on Human Resource management, Winton Consulting have been engaged to undertake a total review of the Councils work force planning and develop a new salary system that meets the requirements of the skills based award. This project has been undertaken in consultation with all staff. Organisational Structure The Operational Plan for 2020/21 has been prepared utilising the adopted Organisational Structure. Council has a statutory obligation to review the Organisational Structure following the Council elections in September 2021. The General Manager is on a fixed term, performance based contract. All other staff are employed under the Local Government (State) Award 2017. Job Design
Continue to develop and review appropriate Position Descriptions for all positions, which is reflected in the skills based award.
Continue to develop and review policy operating procedures and guidelines for Job Design.
Recruitment and Selection
A recruitment and selection policy and procedures is in place.
Policy Formation
Continue to develop a human resources policy procedure manuals
Development and Training
Ongoing skills analysis
Review policies and procedures for training and development
Review and implement training plan
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Council wishes to pursue the concept of quality service for its customers and in order to implement this into Council’s day-to-day operations the following actions have been identified:
To be customer orientated
Council will endeavour at all times to set the example for development of the community
To focus on clear goals of improved performance, value adding to operational activities and improving communication internally as well as to our external customers
To encourage ownership, involvement and innovation by individual employees
To encourage improved efforts through team work
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Employee Representative Committee (ERC)
This Committee comprising of Management and other employees. They provide advice and recommendations through reviewing the salary system as part of the multi-skilled award, for Bourke Shire.
As an ongoing process the ERC will monitor this system as well as any requirement of the Local Government (State) Award 2017.
Bourke Shire Council endeavours to manage Work Health & Safety across the organisation to protect our employees and visitors. To assist, the ERC, comprises of staff management representatives, they will continue to play an important role in ensuring proactive approach to workplace safety is taken. Risk assessments will continue to be undertaken for all sites and safe working procedures will continue to be enhanced, reviewed and established where deemed appropriate.
Risk Management Bourke Shire Council considers Risk Management to be an integral part of its governance processes. Council aims to:-
Maintain the highest possible integrity for services it provides
Safeguard Council’s assets, including people, property and financial resources.
Create an environment where all Council employees assume responsibility for managing risks.
Ensure that Council can appropriately deal with risk.
Demonstrate transparent and responsible risk management processes aligned with accepted best practice standards and methods.
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ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND
ACTIVITIES RELEVANT TO THE STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
REPORT Section 403(2) Local Government Act and Clause 199 Local Government (General) Regulations The Local Government Act clarifies the link between State of the Environment (SoE) reporting and Council’s Integrated Management Planning with the aim of enhancing the strategic value of SoE reporting to Council and the community and ensuring that the Council is accountable for its application of ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles. The Local Government Amendment (Ecologically Sustainable Development) Act requires that the SoE Report consider Management Plans relating to each environmental sector. Relevant Council management plans are addressed, where applicable, in each environmental sector of the detailed Bourke Shire Council SoE Report. In addition to management plans specific to the environment, the role of Council in environmental management and SoE reporting is recognised at Council’s corporate level. Projects and actions have been set in this Management Plan which illustrates Council’s commitment to protecting and improving our environment whilst achieving transparency and accountability. In the period 2020/21 Council intends to carry out the following activities to maintain and improve the environment of the Bourke Shire area.
1. Continual monitoring of town water supply to identify any unsatisfactory change and to ensure a safe water supply.
2. Monitor the Local Environment Plan and develop relevant policies to ensure that they are conducive to appropriate development and as simple as possible, while still providing the desired level of protection to the local environment.
3. Continual review of on-site sewage management systems within the Local Government area and issue licences to operate as appropriate.
4. Recycling within the Shire will be encouraged and promoted in an effort to minimise waste to landfill and to provide improvements to community facilities.
5. Public Education will continue to be an integral part of the environmental management program.
PROGRAMS TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO IMPLEMENT COUNCIL’S EEO
MANAGEMENT PLAN Section 403 (2) Local Government Act Council will continue to monitor the operation and review its formal EEO Management Plan and apply the principles of EEO to its recruitment and selection procedures and operational staff procedures. The EEO Coordinator shall continually, throughout the year: -
ensure all EEO policies are adhered to
ensure all grievances or complaints are handled as fairly as is possible
conduct any necessary EEO training
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PROGRAMS TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO IMPLEMENT COUNCIL’S
SOCIAL / COMMUNITY PLAN Section 403(2) Local Government Act Council will monitor the operation of its detailed Integrated Community Plan in 2020/21. In conjunction with the Bourke Aboriginal Community Working Party Council continues to also maintain a close liaison with government agencies in developing strategies for implementing its Plan and continues to meet with other agencies to discuss the problems in Bourke. Council actively participates in regular Human Services Interagency Meetings as part of its Integrated Community Plan. Council maintains close relationships with the Central North Police District for policing matters. Council undertakes extensive work in conjunction with the youth including the PCYC, Youth off the Streets, sporting groups and Schools. Council maintains a Disability Access Inclusion Plan (DAIP), the DAIP will aim to provide improved access to Council information, services and facilities ensuring people with disabilities can fully participate in their community. The DAIP was developed following community consultation and local research. The Plan was undertaken in conjunction with the Community Strategic Plan with relevant questions posed to each group that was consulted.
ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER Clause 151 Local Government (General) Regulation In 2020/21 Council proposes to continue its Urban Drainage Charge which is applied to urban properties in Bourke. The charge which applies to 1045 assessments is estimated to net $174,195 in income in 2020/2021. This Charge is proposed to be utilised in the Operational Plan towards funding the following applicable expenses in 2020/21:-
Urban Drainage Charge
Urban Drainage Maintenance
$54,100.00
Urban Drainage Upgrade $100,000.00
Urban Drainage Loan Repayments
$108,483.00
Loan 218 $46,824.00 Loan 245 $61,659.00
$262,583.00
Council carries out an annual cleaning of stormwater drains to assist the speedy removal of stormwater ponding in the streets. Council is in the process of further developing the stormwater drainage system from 2015/2016 onwards with the funding received under the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme Loan Funding.
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ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF SEWERAGE Clause 151 Local Government (General) Regulation Council operates a Wastewater Treatment Plant and uses “best practice management” to reduce bio-solids from entering the river systems. A Strategic Business Plan has been prepared to enable Council to implement better asset management of the facilities.
ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE Waste Management involves the monitoring, collection, transport, processing and disposal of waste materials from private residences and commercial businesses. The Waste Management service of Bourke Shire Council consists of:-
A domestic and commercial wastes service for businesses and residents of the Bourke and North Bourke townships
Operation and Management of the Bourke Landfill Site
Operation and Management of Village Landfills situated in the Bourke Local Government Area, these include Wanaaring, Louth, Enngonia, Byrock, Fords Bridge and Barringun
Active efforts to control illegal dumping
Operation of special days at the Bourke Waste Facility and Waste Management including Chemical Clean out days, Free Tip Days, Waste Oil Collection Days, Special Town Clean up Days
Operation of a E-waste drop off centre
Waste education service providing programs and events for residents, businesses and schools
Bourke Shire Council is an active member of Netwaste which is a collaborative waste management venture between 28 Councils in NSW. The main aims of Netwaste are to :- Establish a waste management model that ensures cost-effective best practice for participating
Councils Develop education strategies that support this model Undertake specific projects identified through Council’s planning process.
NetWaste and Bourke Shire Council initiatives include:-
A Regional Resource Management Plan detailing a coordinated approach to waste management and resource recovery
Regional contracts for scrap metal collection, household chemical collection and drumMuster Research into other waste management and resource recovery opportunities such as e-waste
recycling, event waste management and used oil collections Waste To Art – an annual community event celebrating reuse of waste through art and craft Ongoing community collaboration, which is central to the achievement of best practice Environmental learning, which is a crucial part of building sustainable communities
Council through their Regional State of the Environment report has seen a slight decrease in reports of illegal dumping. Council still recognises that illegal dumping is an issue in its Local Government area with regular inspections of reserves and known hotspots for signs of illegal dumping.
Council is still actively pursuing a sustainable recycling service to be installed into the Bourke Local Government area. Councils aim and focus for a recycling service is to minimise the amount of waste that goes to landfill and encourage the maximisation of community involvement into recycling by providing accessible recycling services and facilities.
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ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCESS
AND EQUITY ACTIVITIES Council proposes to continue to provide maintenance to the disabled access facilities in footpaths and Council buildings. One of the changes to the Community Strategic Plan was the addition of a disability access review. The requirements for disabled access to new and renovated buildings with public access will continue to be monitored via Councils development approvals process.
BORROWING SCHEDULE
Listed below is Council’s proposed borrowings for new loans in the 2020/2021 Budget Estimates for:-
General Fund Total Cost
Plant
Grader $370,000
Portable Camping Rooms $90,000
4 X 4 Crew Cab $80,000
4 Tonne Tipper $80,000
Plant Total $620,000
Other General Fund
Pool Funding $1,518,000
Other General Fund Total $1,518,000
Grand Total $2.138,000
(Photo courtesy of Courtney Oakman)
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REVENUE POLICY Local Government Act 1993 – Sec 405 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 – Reg 201 The Revenue Policy has this year included the following components which were considered in structuring Council’s revenue for 2020/21:- Rate Pegging Limit The independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has determined that Council’s General Rate income may be increased by 2.6% under section 506 of the Local Government Act 1993 for the rating Year commencing on 1st July 2020. IPART Have determined the rate peg for 2020/2021 based on the following components shown in table 1:-
Component Percentage Change
Local Government Cost Index 2.6%
Less: Productivity Factor (is not material) 0.000
LGCI including Productivity Factor 2.6
Rounding 0.
Total 2.6
2020/2021 Rate Peg 2.6%
Adoption of the maximum rate pegging limit set by IPART of 2.6% represents an increase of $44,956.10 over last year’s general rate income. 2020/2021 Catch Up/Excess Finalisation of Special Schedule 8 Permissable Income calculations contains a carry forward excess amount of $416.00. This amount has been included in the calculations for the 2020/2021 rating year as a reduction to the above rate peg amount. Rating Method Options The Local Government Act 1993 provides Council with the following methods of levying rates: 1. Solely Ad Valorem rating i.e. cents in the $ on land values. 2. Minimum rate plus ad valorem rate. 3. A base amount up to 50% of the total yield required to be raised from a category or sub-category of a
rate and applied to all rateable parcels within that category or sub-category plus an ad valorem rate to raise the additional amount required.
Council currently utilises option 3, a method that has been in operation for many years and has proven satisfactory for Bourke Shire. Rates Statement Rates are levied on the valuation of property (as determined by the Valuer General) and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. Land Valuations Rateable land valuations as at 30th June 2019 were $202,936,240. The estimated land valuations as at 30th June 2020 are $267,701,380 an increase of $64,765,140.
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Categorisation of Land for the Purposes of Ordinary Rates Council in accordance with Section 514 Local Government Act 1993 must declare each parcel of rateable land within it’s area to be one of the following categories:-
1. Farmland 2. Residential 3. Mining 4. Business
Council utilises the provisions of Sections 528 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993 in applying differential rating to the categories of ordinary rates.
Interest Rate Notification is received from the Office of Local Government specifying the maximum interest rate under section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993. The interest rate for 2019/2020 is 7.50%. The interest rate for 2020/2021 is yet to be announcedalthough it is expected to be the same or similar and Council will take up the maximum rate. Instalment Dates Section 562(3) Local Government Act 1993 states ‘instalments are payable 31 August,30 November, 28 February and 31 May except as provided in subsection (4). It has been Council’s practice to extend the payment date to the first working day after the due date where the instalment falls due on a weekend or public holiday.
Methods of Payment Currently payments for rates and charges may be made by one of the following options:
- In person at the Council’s office between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm - Cheques and Money Orders may be posted to Council’s office - EFTPOS (no cash given out) at Council’s office - BPay using telephone or internet banking - Mastercard and Visacard are accepted over the telephone - A direct Debit from a nominated bank account can be arranged by contacting Council’s Rates
and Water Billing Officer - Directly into Council’s bank account (prior arrangements must be made) - Centrepay deductions for eligible pensioners
Other Services Council may, under Section 501(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, make an annual charge for any of the following services provided, or proposed to be provided, on an annual basis by Council:-
- Water Supply services - Sewerage Services - Drainage Services - Waste Management Services (other than Domestic Waste management services) - Any services prescribed by the regulations
Best-Practice Pricing – Water Supply, Sewerage and Trade Waste The introduction of best-practice pricing is essential for the effective and sustainable provision of Council’s Water Supply and Sewerage services. Council should ensure that it’s Water Supply and Sewerage tariffs:-
o Provide appropriate pricing signals that enable customers to balance the benefits and costs of using the Water Supply and Sewerage services and promote efficient use of resources.
o Distribute costs equitably among it’s customers and eliminate significant cross-subsidies. o Reflect the cost of providing the service and raise the annual income required for the long
term financial sustainability of Council’s Water and Sewerage services including investment in new and replacement infrastructure.
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With increasing demands being placed on the finite water resources of NSW it is vital that Council uses the resources efficiently. Introduction of best-practice pricing for Water Supply, Sewerage and Liquid Trade Waste services is an essential step for achieving the objectives in non-metropolitan NSW.
Section 552(1)(b)of the Local Government Act 1993 prescribes that Council can charge for a water service provided the land is within 225 metres of a Water Supply pipe of Council.
Section 552(3)(a)of the Local Government Act 1993 prescribes that Council can charge for a Sewer service provided the land is within 75 metres of a Sewer line of Council.
Residential Water Access and Water Use Charges (Sec 201,202 Local Government Act 1993) The access charge is an annual charge to customers and is independent of the level of consumption. The water access charge for the 2020/2021 rating year will be charged in accordance with the Division of land and Water Conservation ‘Water Supply, Sewerage and Trade Waste Pricing Guidelines.
Best Practice Pricing is designed to send a message to the consumer that water costs money to supply and that it is important to utilise it sensibly for long term sustainability. To achieve this, Councils need to adjust the fixed water charge and usage charge over a period of 3-5 years so that 75% of all water revenue is raised from usage and 25% from fixed annual charge.
Council is a member of the Orana Water Utilities Alliance (OWUA) and is implementing Government requirements in meeting all requirements in relation to Best Practice Pricing.
Adopting this type of structure ensures low water consumers receive low bills in comparison to high water users.
Council may be required to install water meters on all water supplies, i.e. raw water. Councils not complying with the requirement may be denied Grant Revenue from the State Government. However, with the nation wide move to encourage use of grey water, this requirement now comes into question. The proposed access charges for 2020/2021 based on connection size and a 2.6% increase on charges are detailed in table 2 on page 60 of this report. Sewerage Access Charges (Sec 501 Local Government Act 1993) Current pricing structures of sewerage services means Residential customers cross subsidise non-residential (usually larger) users. There is no pricing signal for larger users. The Division of Land and Water Conservation ’Water Supply, Sewerage and Trade Waste pricing guidelines’ recommend a uniform tariff for residential customers and a two part tariff for non-residential customers. The two part tariff comprises a fixed charge (relative to the peak load they place on the system) and a usage charge per KL, for the volume of wastewater discharged into the sewer. The usage charge would be billed to the customer at the set times throughout the year (probably 6 monthly as water is billed). The bill is estimated in accordance with the volume of water consumed within that period. Council is currently developing a Trade Waste Policy that will include all the requirements of The Division of Land and Water Conservation ‘Water Supply, Sewerage and Trade Waste Pricing Guidelines’.
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Trade Waste Charges (Sec 501 Local Government Act 1993) Council is responsible for the approval and monitoring of liquid trade waste discharges in accordance with the Division of Land and Water Conservation ‘Water Supply, Sewerage and Trade Waste Pricing Guidelines’. A liquid trade waste discharger is a property that discharges waste into the sewerage system other than domestic sewage or unpolluted water. Liquid Trade Waste charges should consist of a two part tariff. Non-residential customers should pay an annual liquid trade waste fee and a liquid trade waste usage charge per KL based on the volume of waste discharged. Businesses such as restaurants, take-away shops and bakery’s discharge oil and grease into the sewerage system and should be charged accordingly. For example a Hotel or Restaurant would discharge up to 95% of water used into the sewerage system. A concrete plant however would have a discharge as low as 2%. The setup of these additional charges is complicated and would require consultation with the Division of Land and Water Conservation ‘Water Supply, Sewerage and Trade Waste Pricing Guidelines’ to ensure a fair system is implemented. Rating Structure The Rating Structure has been modelled in line with the requirements of the Sec 492-500 of the Local Government Act 1993, thus
The Base amount of a rate (or the base amount of the rate for a category or sub-catefory of an ordinary rate) must not be such as to produce more than 50 per cent of the total amount payable by the levying of the rate (or of the rate for the category or sub-category concerned) on all ratable land subject to the rate (or the rate for the category or sub-category concerned).
The ad valorem amount of a rate is an amount in the dollar determined for a specified year by the Council and expressed to apply to the land value of all ratable land in the council’s area within the category or the sub category of the ordinary rate.
Rating Examples Rating examples are illustrated on the following page. The examples show a cross section of Council’s rateable properties for the previous and pending rating periods. These represent a 2.6% increase in General Rates.
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BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL RATING EXAMPLES 2020/21
GENERAL SERVICES TOTAL
Category Assessment 2019/20 2020/21 2019/20 2020/21 2019/20 2020/21 Variance this year ($) % Change
Ordinary Rate - Residential - Bourke
Residential - Mertin Street 521 $885.16 $906.81 $1,904.00 $1,945.00 $2,789.16 $2,851.81 $62.65 2.25
Residential - Mertin Street 556-1 $487.28 $499.10 $1,904.00 $1,945.00 $2,391.28 $2,444.10 $52.82 2.21
Residential - Short Street 894 $479.16 $490.78 $1,904.00 $1,945.00 $2,383.16 $2,435.78 $52.62 2.21
Ordinary Rate - Residential - North Bourke & High Street
Residential - North Bourke 1440 $288.25 $285.92 $1,004.00 $1,022.00 $1,292.25 $1,307.92 $15.67 1.21
Residential - North Bourke 1467 $1,051.00 $1,026.35 $1004.00 $1,022.00 $2,055.00 $2,048.35 -$6.65 -0.325
Residential - North Bourke 1473-3 $1,672.00 $2,100.96 $201.00 $491.00 $1,873.00 $2,591.96 $718.96 38.39
Residential - High Street 1537-013 $166.75 $167.97 $1004.00 $1,022.00 $1,170.75 $1,189.97 $19.22 1.64
Ordinary Rate - Residential - Villages
Residential - Byrock 1215 $62.38 $63.37 $64.00 $88.00 $148.38 $151.37 $2.99 2.01
Residential - Enngonia 1280 $68.69 $69.71 $846.00 $865.00 $914.69 $934.71 $20.02 2.19
Residential - Fords Bridge 1353-01 $68.69 $69.71 $846.00 $865.00 $914.69 $934.71 $20.02 2.19
Residential - Wanaaring 1513-6 $100.38 $101.42 $86.00 $88.00 $186.38 $189.42 $3.04 1.63
Residential - Louth 1366 $179.61 $180.69 $846.00 $865.00 $1025.61 $1045.69 $20.08 1.96
Ordinary Rate - Business
Motel - Bourke 589 $1,003.50 $1,003.00 $9,407.00 $9,591.00 $10,410.50 $10,594.00 $183.50 1.76
Club - Bourke 677 $1,786.78 $1,781.05 $8,878.00 $9,100.00 $10,664.78 $10,881.05 $216.27 2.03
Retail Shop - Bourke 799 $385.13 $388.75 $1,904.00 $1,945.00 $2,289.13 $2,333.75 $44.62 1.95
Hotel - Fords Bridge 1347-1 $213.63 $218.40 $1,696.00 $1,730.00 $1,909.63 $1,948.40 $38.77 2.03
Caravan Park - North Bourke 2080-2 $2,586.54 $2,886.70 $9,879.00 $10,058.00 $12,465.54 $12944.70 $479.16 3.84
Ordinary Rate - Farmland - General
Parkdale Road - Bourke 1155 $912.09 $846.23 $912.09 $846.23 -$65.86 -7.22
Mitchell Highway - Enngonia 1653-03 $634.13 $646.24 $634.13 $646.24 $12.11 1.91
Burrawantie Road - Enngonia 1687-1 $12,051.79 $11,568.95 $12,051.79 $11,568.95 -$482.84 -4.01
Mitchell Highway - Barringun 1700 $1,722.25 $1,625.34 $1,722.25 $1,625.34 -$96.91 -5.63
West Culgoa Road - Bourke 1749 $14,226.43 $13,143.22 $14,226.43 $13,143.22 -$1,083.21 -7.61
Mitchell Highway - Enngonia 1750 $7,222.81 $6,781.88 $7,222.81 $6,781.88 -$440.93 -6.10
Bourke - Wilcannia Road - Louth 1778-1 $5,789.04 $6,681.48 $5,789.04 $6,681.48 $892.44 15.42
Mitchell Highway - Enngonia 1799 $10,132.99 $9,384.25 $10,132.99 $9,384.25 -$748.74 -7.39
Bourke - Wilcannia Road - Louth 2054-01 $723.94 $703.26 $846.00 $865.00 $1,569.94 $1,568.26 -$1.68 -0.11
Mitchell Highway, Bourke 1737-1 $8,198.20 $6,882.28 $4,028.00 $4,132.00 $12,226.20 $11,014.28 -$1211.92 -9.91
Janbeth Road, Bourke 2065-31 $4,435.22 $4,392.36 $4,435.22 $4,396.36 -$42.86 -0.97
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DOMESTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT Reasonable Cost Determination for 2020/2021
2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021
TOTAL WASTE OPERATING COSTS
Salaries - Waste Collection and Waste Depot Manager/staff $211,942.00 $220,976.00 $228,936.00 $235,237.00 $239,300.00
Vehicle Running Expenses (Compactor/Backhoe/Garb Truck) $163,670.00 $167,050.00 $172,770.00 $185,250.00 $168,735.00
Waste Depot & Waste Service Expenses $37,100.00 $36,062.00 $42,246.00 $43,450.00 $36,050.00
Recycling $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Reserve for New Tip Construction 2019 - Estimate $150,000 $25,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $35,000.00
Administration Costs $21,194.20 $22,097.60 $22,893.60 $23,523.70 $23,930.00
Overheads on-cost Included in Salaries Included in Salaries Included in Salaries Included in Salaries Included in Salaries
Other Waste Management
Street Bin Services $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Other expenses 12004-031 $24,490.00 $25,490.00 $27,490.00 $27,490.00 $26,900.00
Special Town Clean ups 00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
Village Tip Expense $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00
TOTAL WASTE SERVICE OPERATING COSTS $511,396.20 $526,675.60 $551,335.60 $571,950.70 $556,915.00
TOTAL DOMESTIC WASTE OPERATING COST $255,698.10 $263,337.80 $275,667.80 $285,975.35 $278,457.50
Number of Domestic Waste Assessments 1147 1147 1206 1199 1198
Cost per assessment $222.93 $229.59 $228.58 $238.51 $232.44
Proposed Charges $279.00 $284.00 $285.00 $285.00 $285.00
Garbage Charge Revenue $320,013.00 $325,748.00 $343,710.00 $341,715.00 $341,430.00
Less 50% Pensioner rebate for 120 assessments (119- 07/08) -$16,879.50 -$16,879.50 -$16,879.50 -$16,879.50 -$16,879.50
OLG Subsidy $8,250.00 $8,250.00 $8,250.00 $8,250.00 $8,250.00
$311,383.50 $317,118.50 $335,080.50 $333,085.50 $332,800.50
Trade Waste Assessments 462 462 463 470 485
Proposed Charges $279.00 $284.00 $285.00 $285.00 $285.00
Trade Waste Revenue $128,898.00 $131,208.00 $131,955.00 $133,950.00 $138,225.00
Land Fill Charges $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $60,000.00 $48,000.00
Recovery Shop Income $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,000.00
Sale of Recycling Waste $5,000.00 $8,000.00 $15,000.00 $26,000.00 $20,000.00
Village Waste Charges Assessments 172 172 170 169 169
Proposed Charges $96.00 $98.00 99.00 99.00 $99.00
Village Waste Revenue $16,512.00 $16,856.00 $16,830 $16,731 $16,731.00
Total Waste Revenue $515,793.50 $528,182.50 $552,865.50 $572,766.50 $557,756.50
Variance - Funded from General Revenue $4,397.30 $1,506.90 $1,529.90 $815.80 $841.50
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DOMESTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT Council is required to present to the Department of Local Government its Determination of Reasonable Costs for the Calculation of Domestic Waste Charges. These charges incorporate the consideration of all related costs and are based on collected statistics that have been reported to Council in previous years. Domestic waste represents approximately 50% of costs with the other 50% being applied to other waste.
RATES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES ESTIMATES FOR 2020/2021 Using a combination of base rating and ad valorem incorporating a 2.6% increase. Table 1
Ordinary Rates – Residential - Bourke
On a L.V. of 14,947,100 at 1.6641 248,735.00
Base Amount 817 at 133.00 108,6610.00 357,396.00
Ordinary Rates – Residential – North Bourke & High Street
On a L.V. of 4,544,200 at 1.3105 59,552.00
Base Amount 83 at 109.00 9,047.00 68,599.00
Ordinary Rates – Residential - Villages
On a L.V of 529,220 at 0.31709 16,781.00
Base Amount 236 at 38.00 8,968.00 25,749.00
Ordinary Rates - Mines
On a L.V. of 0 at 1.638 0.00
Base Amount 0 at 535.00 0.00 0.00
Ordinary Rates - Business
On a L.V. of 7,155,600 at 1.638 117,209.00
Base Amount 214 at 184.00 39,376.00 156,585.00
Ordinary Rates – Farmland - General
On a L.V of 240,550,900 at 0.4016 966,052.00
Base Amount 381 at 537.00 204,597.00 1,170,649.00
Total Rateable Land Value 267,727,020.00
Gross Rate Revenue 1,778,978.00
Less Pensioner Concessions (15,250.00)
Total Ordinary Rate Revenue 1,763,728.00
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SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES 2020/2021
Table 2
Water Access Charges Assessments Charge Total
Filtered Water Access 20mm 1227 206.00 252,762000
Filtered Water Access 25mm 10 252.00 2,520.00
Filtered Water Access 32mm 1 516.00 516.00
Filtered Water Access 40mm 4 706.00 2,824.00
Filtered Water Access 50mm 23 968.00 22,264.00
Filtered Water Access 100mm 6 1,938.00 11,628.00
Filtered Water Access 150mm 0 3,776.00 0.00
Raw Water Access 20mm 0 517.00 0.00
Raw Water Access 25mm 1144 531.00 607,464.00
Raw Water Access 32mm 1 1086.00 1,086.00
Raw Water Access 40mm 3 1,681.00 5,043.00
Raw Water Access 50mm 23 3,164.00 72,772.00
Raw Water Access 100mm 12 5,270.00 63,240.00
Raw Water Access 150mm 0 10,539.00
0.00-
Total Water Access 1,042,119.00
Village Water Charges
Occupied 161 766.00 123,326.00
Unoccupied 118 88.00 10,384.00
Total Village Water 133,710.00
Urban Drainage Charges
Drainage Charge 1045 171.00 178,695.00
Total Drainage 178,695.00
Sewerage Charges
Sewerage Access Single 1080 752.00 812,160.00
Sewerage Access Multi 123 752.00 92,496.00
Total Sewer 904,656.00
Garbage Charges
Domestic Waste Charges 1184 285.00 337,440.00
Trade Waste Charges 481 285.00 137,085.00
Village Tip Maintenance 161 99.00 15,939.00
Total Garbage Charges 490,464.00
Total Services Revenue 2,749,644.00
Metered Filtered Water
(Based on 6 Year Av use figures) + Industrial
308,841 KL $2.22
Total Water Usage 699,727.02
Total Services/Water Revenue 3,449,371.02
Less Pensioner Concessions (33,250.00)
3,416,121.02
Total Revenue 2020/2021 5,179,849.02
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TRADE WASTE CHARGES Council management have developed a strategy to progress Trade Waste pricing. The following charges are to be included in the 2020-2021 Operational Plan for Trade Waste Usage Charge. The charge will be phased in over the next ten years.
Item Price $
Category 1 – with appropriate pre-treatment Nil
Category 1 – without appropriate pre-treatment 1.77/kL
Category 2 – with appropriate pre-treatment 1.77/kL
Category 2 without appropriate pre-treatment 14.51kL
Food Waste Disposal Charge 23.32/bed
Strategy, Loan Schedule Listed below is Council’s proposed borrowings for new loans in the 2020/2021 Budget Estimates for:
General Fund Total Cost
Plant
Grader $370,000
Portable Camping Rooms $90,000
4 x 4 Crew Cab Utility $80,000
4 Tonne Tipper $80,000
Plant Total $620,000
Other General Fund
Pool Funding $1,518,000
Other General Fund Total $1,518,000
Grand Total $2,138,000
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Plant Replacement Schedule
The following Plant Replacement Schedule is as discussed at the Corporate Planning Committee meeting held 23rd March 2020. These items need to be considered by Council for inclusion in the 2020/2021 budget:-
Plant Detail Replacement Value Trade Budget Requirement
Light Fleet Replacement $180,000
Small Plant & Tools $35,000
Replace Volvo Grader $430,000 $60,000 $370,000
Replace 4 x 4 crew cab Diesel $110,000 $30,000 $80.000
Replace 4 tonne Tipper $110,000 $30,000 $80,000
Portable Camping Rooms (3) $90,000 Nil $90,000
Total $835,000
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Proposed Budget 2020/2021
Bourke Shire Council
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ESTI MATES FOR: Est . 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est . 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est . 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est . 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est . 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est . 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est . 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est . 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est . 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est . 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est . 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est . 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4
Ex p en ses Reven u es Op erat in g Resu lt s Ex p en ses Reven u e Op erat in g Resu lt Ex p en ses Reven u e Op erat in g Resu lt Ex p en ses Reven u e Op erat in g Resu lt
Functions
Administration 3,015,912 1,131,145 -1,884,767 3,076,230 1,153,768 -1,922,462 3,137,755 1,176,843 -1,960,912 3,200,510 1,200,380 -2,000,130
Public Order & Safety 633,157 202,560 -430,597 645,820 206,611 -439,209 658,737 210,743 -447,993 671,911 214,958 -456,953
Health 785,214 181,370 -603,844 800,918 184,997 -615,921 816,937 188,697 -628,239 833,275 192,471 -640,804
Community Services & Education 71,517 20,900 -50,617 72,947 21,318 -51,629 74,406 21,744 -52,662 75,894 22,179 -53,715
Housing and Community Amenities 2,137,490 898,719 -1,238,771 2,180,240 916,693 -1,263,546 2,223,845 935,027 -1,288,817 2,268,321 953,728 -1,314,594
Water Supplies 2,813,319 2,147,506 -665,813 2,869,585 2,190,456 -679,129 2,926,977 2,234,265 -692,712 2,985,517 2,278,951 -706,566
Sewerage 1,035,155 1,039,760 4,605 1,055,858 1,060,555 4,697 1,076,975 1,081,766 4,791 1,098,515 1,103,402 4,887
Recreation & Culture 1,746,846 106,232 -1,640,614 1,781,783 108,357 -1,673,426 1,817,419 110,524 -1,706,895 1,853,767 112,734 -1,741,033
Building Control 0 13,500 13,500 0 13,770 13,770 0 14,045 14,045 0 14,326 14,326
Transport & Communication 9,838,370 8,121,898 -1,716,472 10,035,137 8,284,336 -1,750,801 10,235,840 8,450,023 -1,785,817 10,440,557 8,619,023 -1,821,534
Economic Affairs 1,875,815 707,000 -1,168,815 1,913,331 721,140 -1,192,191 1,951,598 735,563 -1,216,035 1,990,630 750,274 -1,240,356
General Revenues 6,038,187 6,038,187 6,158,951 6,158,951 6,282,130 6,282,130 6,407,772 6,407,772
0
Operating 23,952,795 20,608,777 -3,344,018 24,431,851 21,020,953 -3,410,898 24,920,488 21,441,372 -3,479,116 25,418,898 21,870,199 -3,548,699
0
Capital 10,287,295 8,585,885 -1,701,410 10,493,041 8,757,603 -1,735,438 10,702,902 8,932,755 -1,770,147 10,916,960 9,111,410 -1,805,550
Total 34,240,090 29,194,662 -5,045,428 34,924,892 29,778,555 -5,146,337 35,623,390 30,374,126 -5,249,263 36,335,857 30,981,609 -5,354,249
NET RESULT (5 ,045,428)$ (5,146,337)$ (5,249,263)$ (5,354,249)$
OPERATING RESULT (3 ,344,018)$
Add back non- funding items
Depreciation (5,769,105) (5,769,105)$ (5,769,105)$ (5,769,105)$
BUDGET RESULT 28,470,985 29 ,194,662$ 29,155,787 29,778,555 29,854,285 30,374,126 30,566,752$ 30,981,609
Additional Cash Reserves 723,677$ 622,768$ 519,842$ 414,856$
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ESTI MATES FOR: Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4
GENERAL FUND Ex p en ses Reven u es Op erat in g Resu lt s Ex p en ses Reven u e Op erat in g Resu lt Ex p en ses Reven u e Op erat in g Resu lt Ex p en ses Reven u e Op erat in g Resu lt
Functions
Administration 3,015,912 1,131,145 -1,884,767 3,076,230 1,153,768 -1,922,462 3,137,755 1,176,843 -1,960,912 3,200,510 1,200,380 -2,000,130
Public Order & Safety 633,157 202,560 -430,597 645,820 206,611 -439,209 658,737 210,743 -447,993 671,911 214,958 -456,953
Health 785,214 181,370 -603,844 800,918 184,997 -615,921 816,937 188,697 -628,239 833,275 192,471 -640,804
Community Services & Education 71,517 20,900 -50,617 72,947 21,318 -51,629 74,406 21,744 -52,662 75,894 22,179 -53,715
Housing and Community Amenities 2,137,490 898,719 -1,238,771 2,180,240 916,693 -1,263,546 2,223,845 935,027 -1,288,817 2,268,321 953,728 -1,314,594
Recreation & Culture 1,746,846 106,232 -1,640,614 1,781,783 108,357 -1,673,426 1,817,419 110,524 -1,706,895 1,853,767 112,734 -1,741,033
Building Control 0 13,500 13,500 0 13,770 13,770 0 14,045 14,045 0 14,326 14,326
Transport & Communication 9,838,370 8,121,898 -1,716,472 10,035,137 8,284,336 -1,750,801 10,235,840 8,450,023 -1,785,817 10,440,557 8,619,023 -1,821,534
Economic Affairs 1,875,815 707,000 -1,168,815 1,913,331 721,140 -1,192,191 1,951,598 735,563 -1,216,035 1,990,630 750,274 -1,240,356
General Revenues 6,038,187 6,038,187 6,158,951 6,158,951 6,282,130 6,282,130 6,407,772 6,407,772
0
Operating 20,104,321 17,421,511 -2,682,810 20,506,407 17,769,941 -2,736,466 20,916,536 18,125,340 -2,791,196 21,334,866 18,487,847 -2,847,019
0
Capital 9,973,065 8,315,885 -1,657,180 10,172,526 8,482,203 -1,690,324 10,375,977 8,651,847 -1,724,130 10,583,496 8,824,884 -1,758,613
Total 30,077,386 25,737,396 -4,339,990 30,678,934 26,252,144 -4,426,790 31,292,512 26,777,187 -4,515,326 31,918,363 27,312,731 -4,605,632
NET RESULT (4 ,339,990)$ (4,426,790)$ (4,515,326)$ (4,605,632)$
OPERATING RESULT (2 ,682,810)$
Add back non- funding items
Depreciation (4,335,150) (4,335,150)$ (4,335,150)$ (4,335,150)$
BUDGET RESULT 25,742,236 25 ,737,396$ 26,343,784 26,252,144 26,957,362 26,777,187 27,583,213$ 27,312,731
Additional Cash Reserves (4 ,840)$ (91,640)$ (180,176)$ (270,482)$
(4,840)$
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ESTI MATES FOR: Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est . 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est . 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est . 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est . 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est . 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est . 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est . 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est . 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est . 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est . 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4
WATER FUND Ex penses Reven u es Op erat in g Resu lt s Ex pen ses Revenu e Operat ing Resu lt Ex penses Revenue Operat ing Resu lt Ex penses Revenue Operat ing Resu lt
Functions
Water Supplies 2,813,319 2,147,506 -665,813 2,869,585 2,190,456 -679,129 2,926,977 2,234,265 -692,712 2,985,517 2,278,951 -706,566
0
Operating 2,813,319 2,147,506 -665,813 2,869,585 2,190,456 -679,129 2,926,977 2,234,265 -692,712 2,985,517 2,278,951 -706,566
0
Capital 239,625 200,000 -39,625 -7,455,583 -7,496,000 -40,418 -7,604,694 -7,645,920 -41,226 -7,756,788 -7,798,838 -42,050
Total 3,052,944 2,347,506 -705,438 -4,585,997 -5,305,544 -719,547 -4,677,717 -5,411,655 -733,938 -4,771,271 -5,519,888 -748,616
NET RESULT (705,438)$ (719,547)$ (733,938)$ (748,616)$
OPERATING RESULT (665,813)$
Add back non- funding items
Depreciation (1,120,854) (1,120,854)$ (1,120,854)$ (1,120,854)$
BUDGET RESULT 1,932,090 2 ,347,506$ -5,706,851 -5,305,544 -5,798,571 -5,411,655 (5,892,125)$ -5,519,888
Additional Cash Reserves 415,416$ 401,307$ 386,916$ 372,238$
415,416$
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ESTI MATES FOR: Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est 2 0 2 0 /2 0 2 1 Est 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est 2 0 2 1 /2 0 2 2 Est 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est 2 0 2 2 /2 0 2 3 Est 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4 Est 2 0 2 3 /2 0 2 4
SEWERAGE FUND Ex penses Reven ues Operat ing Resu lt s Ex penses Revenue Operat ing Resu lt Ex penses Revenue Operat ing Resu lt Ex penses Revenue Operat ing Resu lt
Functions
Sewerage 1,035,155 1,039,760 4,605 1,055,858 1,060,555 4,697 1,076,975 1,081,766 4,791 1,098,515 1,103,402 4,887
0
Operating 1,035,155 1,039,760 4,605 1,055,858 1,060,555 4,697 1,076,975 1,081,766 4,791 1,098,515 1,103,402 4,887
0
Capital 74,605 70,000 -4,605 76,097 71,400 -4,697 77,619 72,828 -4,791 79,171 74,285 -4,887
Total 1,109,760 1,109,760 0 1,131,955 1,131,955 0 1,154,594 1,154,594 0 1,177,686 1,177,686 0
NET RESULT -$ -$ -$ -$
OPERATING RESULT 4,605$
Add back non- funding items
Depreciation (313,101) (313,101)$ (313,101)$ (313,101)$
BUDGET RESULT 796,659 1 ,109,760$ 818,854 1,131,955 841,493 1,154,594 864,585$ 1,177,686
Additional Cash Reserves 313,101$ 313,101$ 313,101$ 313,101$
313,101$
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BO URKE SHIRE CO UNCIL
CAPITAL FUNDING ESTIMATES FO R 2020/2021
EXPENDITURE 2020/2021 INCO ME 2020/2021
Budget Budget
ADMINISTRATIO N ADMINISTRATIO N
Corporate Support 1,162,210 Corporate Support 0
Engineering Works 0 Engineering Works 0
Other Support Services 800,000 Other Support Services 620,000
TOTAL 1,962,210 TOTAL 620,000
PUBLIC O RDER & SAFETY 0 PUBLIC O RDER & SAFETY 0
HEALTH 200,000 HEALTH 200,000
CO MMUNITY SERVICES & 0 CO MMUNITY SERVICES & 0
EDUCATIO N EDUCATIO N
HO USING & CO MMUNITY 165,000 HO USING & CO MMUNITY 65,000
AMENITIES AMENITIES
WATER SUPPLIES 239,625 WATER SUPPLIES 200,000
SEWERAGE SERVICES 74,605 SEWERAGE SERVICES 70,000
RECREATIO N & CULTURE RECREATIO N & CULTURE
Public Libraries 19,280 Public Libraries 0
Other Recreation & Culture 2,058,000 Other Recreation & Culture 2,055,000
TOTAL 2,077,280 TOTAL 2,055,000
MINING, MANUFACTURING MINING, MANUFACTURING
& CO NSTRUCTIO N 0 & CO NSTRUCTIO N 0
TRANSPO RT & TRANSPO RT &
CO MMUNICATIO N 5,035,885 CO MMUNICATIO N 4,995,885
ECO NO MIC AFFAIRS ECO NO MIC AFFAIRS
Economic Affairs 0 Economic Affairs 0
Back O' Bourke 532,690 Back O' Bourke 380,000
TOTAL 532,690 TOTAL 380,000
TO TAL CAPITAL 10,287,295 8,585,885
RESULT -1,701,410
Principal on Loans Total Capital 10,287,295
Water 39,625 Less Princ Gen 1,049,410
Sewer 4,605 Less W&S 314,230
General 1,049,410 Total General 8 ,923,655
Total 1 ,093,640
Proposed Loans 2020/21
Plant 620,000 5 year
Pool 1,518,000 20 years
2 ,138,000
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Or ig inal Adjusted Proposed
EXPENDITURE 2019/20 2019/20 2020/21
Budget Budget Budget
ADMINISTRATION
Corporate Support 3,034,490 3,573,325 3,437,280
Engineering Works 1,341,440 1,356,440 1,486,693
Other Support Services -2,318,350 -2,433,350 -1,908,061
TOTAL 2,057,580 2,496,415 3,015,912
PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY
TOTAL 594,950 1,520,950 633,157
HEALTH
TOTAL 744,870 744,870 785,214
COMMUNITY SERVICES &
EDUCATION
TOTAL 45,520 46,450 71,517
HOUSING & COMMUNITY
AMENITIES
TOTAL 1,952,970 2,070,337 2,137,490
WATER SUPPLIES 2,226,520 2,340,237 2,813,319
SEWERAGE SERVICES 1,010,490 1,010,490 1,035,155
RECREATION & CULTURE
Library 312,150 316,150 329,183
Sport & Rec 1,394,260 1,625,795 1,417,663
TOTAL 1,706,410 1,941,945 1,746,846
MINING, MANUFACTURING
& CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL 0 0 0
TRANSPORT &
COMMUNICATION
TOTAL 9,487,220 8,019,574 9,838,370
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Economic Affairs 194,900 1,468,952 378,261
Back O' Bourke 1,354,370 1,578,120 1,497,554
TOTAL 1,549,270 3,047,072 1,875,815
TOTAL ALL FUNCTIONS 21,375,800 23,238,340 23,952,795
BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL
OPERATING STATEMENT 2020/2021
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Or ig inal Adjusted Proposed
REVENUES 2018/19 2018/19 2019/20
Budget Budget Budget
ADMINISTRATION
Corporate Support 6,564,270 6,934,475 6,985,712
Engineering Works 25,000 30,000 27,620
Other Support Services 156,000 156,000 156,000
TOTAL 6,745,270 7,120,475 7,169,332
PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY 202,560 1,128,560 202,560
TOTAL 202,560 1,128,560 202,560
HEALTH 190,670 192,170 181,370
TOTAL 190,670 192,170 181,370
COMMUNITY SERVICES &
EDUCATION 20,770 20,770 20,900
TOTAL 20,770 20,770 20,900
HOUSING & COMMUNITY
AMENITIES 919,200 1,032,253 898,719
TOTAL 919,200 1,032,253 898,719
WATER SUPPLIES 2,188,310 2,291,027 2,147,506
SEWERAGE SERVICES 1,014,650 1,014,650 1,039,760
RECREATION & CULTURE
Library 28,600 30,100 74,132
Sport & Rec 19,100 250,635 32,100
TOTAL 47,700 280,735 106,232
MINING, MANUFACTURING
& CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL 16,500 16,500 13,500
TRANSPORT &
COMMUNICATION
TOTAL 7,037,470 6,196,414 8,121,898
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Economic Affairs 35,970 1,315,022 200,000
Back O' Bourke 482,000 482,000 507,000
TOTAL 517,970 1,797,022 707,000
TOTAL ALL FUNCTIONS 18,901,070 21,090,576 20,608,777
-2,474,730 -2,147,764 -3,344,018
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EX PENDITURE 2020/2021 INCO ME 2020/2021
ADMINISTRATIO N ADMINISTRATIO N
Corporate Support 3,437,280 Corporate Support 947,525
Engineering Works 1,486,693 Engineering Works 27,620
Other Support Services -1,908,061 Other Support Services 156,000
TOTAL 3,015,912 TOTAL 1,131,145
GENERAL PURPO SE 6,038,187
REVENUES
PUBLIC O RDER & SAFETY PUBLIC O RDER & SAFETY
Fire Protection 389,307 Fire Protection 158,760
Animal Control 150,280 Animal Control 3,800
Emergency Services 28,570 Emergency Services 0
Other 65,000 Other 40,000
TOTAL 633,157 TOTAL 202,560
HEALTH HEALTH
Admin & Inspection 535,240 Admin & Inspection 4,000
Noxious Plants 122,090 Noxious Plants 92,080
Other 127,884 Other 85,290
TOTAL 785,214 TOTAL 181,370
CO MMUNITY SERVICES & CO MMUNITY SERVICES &
EDUCATIO N EDUCATIO N
Aged & Disabled 44,717 Aged & Disabled 0
Education 15,000 Education 20,900
Youth Services 0 Youth Services 0
Other Community Services 11,800 Other Community Services 0
TOTAL 71,517 TOTAL 20,900
HO USING & CO MMUNITY HO USING & CO MMUNITY
AMENITIES AMENITIES
Housing 429,143 Housing 121,575
Town Planning 32,500 Town Planning 8,000
Domestic Waste Management 270,337 Domestic Waste Management 333,683
Other Waste Management 253,220 Other Waste Management 232,791
Street Cleaning 256,340 Street Cleaning 0
Urban Stormwater Drainage 172,043 Urban Stormwater Drainage 176,670
Environmental Protection 207,197 Environmental Protection 0
Public Cemeteries 181,660 Public Cemeteries 26,000
Other Community Amenities 335,050 Other Community Amenities 0
TOTAL 2,137,490 TOTAL 898,719
WATER SUPPLIES 2,813,319 WATER SUPPLIES 2,147,506
SEWERAGE SERVICES 1,035,155 SEWERAGE SERVICES 1,039,760
BO URKE SHIRE CO UNCIL
O PERATING BUDGET 2020/2021
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RECREATIO N & CULTURE RECREATIO N & CULTURE
Public Libraries 329,183 Public Libraries 74,132
Community Centre's 110,580 Community Centres 13,000
Public Halls 0 Public Halls 0
Other Cultural Services 73,000 Other Cultural Services 15,000
Swimming Pools 250,750 Swimming Pool 0
Sporting Grounds 277,700 Sporting Grounds 4,100
Parks & Gardens 236,720 Parks & Gardens 0
Other Sport & Recreation 468,913 Other Sport & Recreation 0
TOTAL 1,746,846 TOTAL 106,232
MINING, MANUFACTURING MINING, MANUFACTURING
& CO NSTRUCTIO N & CO NSTRUCTIO N
Building Control 0 Building Control 13,500
TOTAL 0 TOTAL 13,500
TRANSPO RT & TRANSPO RT &
CO MMUNICATIO N CO MMUNICATIO N
Urban Roads 631,690 Urban Roads 0
Engineering & Supervision 0 Sealed Rural Roads 0
Unsealed Rural Roads 1,036,040 Unsealed Rural Roads 1,944,738
Bridges - Depn 247,993 Bridges 0
Footpaths - inc Depn 116,842 Footpaths 0
Ancillary Works - inc Depn 242,718 Ancillary Works 0
Aerodromes - inc Depn 369,422 Aerodromes 7,000
RTA Works 5,843,160 RTA Works 6,138,160
Street Lighting 135,000 Street Lighting 32,000
Other - Roads Depn 1,215,505 Other 0
TOTAL 9,838,370 TOTAL 8,121,898
ECO NO MIC AFFAIRS ECO NO MIC AFFAIRS
Tourism & Area Promotion 107,000 Tourism & Area Promotion 5,000
Economic Development 231,500 Economic Development 162,000
Industrial Development 0 Industrial Development 14,000
Saleyards & Markets 39,761 Saleyards & Markets 19,000
Real Estate Development 0 Real Estate Development 0
Back O Bourke 1,313,454 Back O Bourke 437,000
Jandra 184,100 Jandra 70,000
Other 0
TOTAL 1,875,815 TOTAL 707,000
TO TAL ALL FUNCTIO NS 23,952,795 20,608,777
TO TAL O PERATING 23,952,795 20,608,777
RESULT -3 ,344,018
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ADMINISTRATION
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Numbers Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
CORPORATE SUPPORT General Purpose Rates
Governance
Support Staff Salaries 400-2000-0 423,130 423,130 433,420 General Purpose Rates 5000-1000-0 1,714,910 1,714,910 1,763,730
Mayoral Allowance 200-2200-0 27,200 27,200 27,880 Extra Charges 5050-1030-0 40,000 60,000 50,000
Councillors Fees 200-2210-0 124,650 124,650 127,820
Members Insurance 300-2245-0 31,490 31,490 31,530 Financial Assistance Grants 5150-1400-0 1,970,050 2,134,740 2,134,740
Councillors Travel Allowances 200-2215-0 8,600 8,600 5,000 Transfer from Reserves 5150-1400-0 1,909,730 2,042,324 2,042,327
Conferences & Deputations 200-2220-0 33,300 33,300 33,300 Pensioners Rates Subsidy 5150-1410-0 9,000 9,000 8,390
Subscriptions to Associations 200-2355-0 38,090 38,090 39,920 Employment & Training Subsidy 300-1415-0 5,000 5,000 5,000
Election Expenses 200-2160-0 8,000 8,000 46,200 Transfer from Election Reserve 34,000
Councillors Professional Development 200-2270-0 9,200 9,200 9,200 Sec 603 Certificates 300-1205-0 6,000 6,000 4,250
Works Vehicle operating costs 200-2205-0 71,400 71,400 71,400
Meeting Expenses 200-2225-0 7,600 7,600 7,600
Employee Costs Other Revenues
Salaries & Wages 400-2000-0 1,226,710 1,428,225 1,424,600 Sundry Sales & Services 300-1340-0 10,000 10,000 5,000
Works Vehicle operating costs 400-2065-0 40,000 60,000 60,000 Sundry Other Income 300-1350-0 10,000 10,000 10,000
Uniform Expenses/Benefits 400-2037-0 2,870 2,870 2,870 Fuel Rebate 550-1380-0 85,000 110,000 95,000
Fringe Benefits Tax 400-2050-0 20,000 20,000 20,000 Water & Sewer Contribution 300-1350-0 487,500 487,500 500,200
Staff Leave Gratuity Payments 400-2022-0 4,990 4,990 4,990
Staff Training 400-2070-0 15,000 15,000 15,000 RMS Agency 300-1215-0 108,080 108,080 109,475
Sick Leave Insurance 410-2245-0 5,890 4,718 4,850
Recruitment 30,000 Interest on Investments 5100-1040-0 190,000 190,000 190,000
Admin Buildings M & R
Admin Building Maintenance & Repair 300-2340-0 60,500 70,000 124,100 Rent 8,600
Building Depreciation 300-2925-0 37,900 37,900 56,279
Office & Computer R & M & Lic 300-2320-0 103,710 103,710 104,934
Depreciation - Office Furn & Computer 300-2910-0 45,100 45,100 63,202
Administration Expenses
Advertising 300-2280-0 33,720 33,720 35,870
Printing & Stationery 300-2285-0 33,410 33,410 29,720
Postage 300-2290-0 11,270 11,270 11,280
Telephones/Communication 300-2260-0 32,290 38,000 39,870
Sundry Office Expense 300-2295-0 5,430 5,430 5,570 Insurance Recoveries
Additional expenses COVID 19 33,450 Insurance Incentives 300-1370-0 19,000 36,647 25,000
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ADMINISTRATION
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Numbers Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
Admin Buildings Expense
Rates & Charges 300-2270-0 6,740 6,740 7,020
Lighting & Power 300-2255-0 18,430 18,430 19,430
Fees & Charges
Valuation Fees 300-2400-0 17,950 16,108 16,920
Audit Fees 300-2410-0 70,500 70,500 83,520
Bank Charges 300-2100-0 17,500 17,500 18,100
Legal Expenses 300-2235-0 19,480 19,480 19,480
Audit preparation/Internal Audit 300-2415-0 15,890 15,890
Insurance
Insurance Costs 300-2245-0 117,860 125,000 116,750
Community Contributions
Community Contributions 300-2265-0 32,350 32,350 32,680
Youth Contributions 300-2265-0 20,000 20,000 20,000
Interest
Interest on Overdraft LIRS Subsidy - Stormwater 300-1445-0 10,274
Interest on Loans 300-2110-0 187,340 187,340 153,525
Miscel laneous
Bad Debt Provision 1000-3110-0 29,000 29,000 30,000
Sundry Miscellaneous Expenses 300-2275-0 10,000 10,000 10,000
OROC and others 300-2355-0 10,000 10,700 10,000
Innovation Fund Grant HR 300-1470-0
Transfer to Infrastructure Reserve 5900-7200-27 297,284
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3,034,490 3,573,325 3,437,280 TOTAL INCOME 6,564,270 6,934,475 6,985,712
CAPITAL .
Principal on Loans 1000-5100-0 967,770 967,770 1,049,410
Office Equipment 5220-4105-0 10,000 10,000 10,000
Electronic Notebooks - Councillors 5200-4105-0 25,000
NBN Telephone System Convert 5220-4015-0 100,000
Computer Equipment Upgrades 5220-4105-0 22,760 22,760 32,800
Document Management System 70,000
Admin Building Concept Plan 300-2341-0 20,000 Transfer from Infrast Reserve 20,000
Purchase 27 Mitchell Street 5220-4105-0 145,000 Transfer from Infrast Reserve 145,000 .
TOTAL CAPITAL 1,000,530 1,290,530 1,162,210 TOTAL INCOME 0 165,000 0
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ADMINISTRATION
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES
Sale Old Material 600-1340-0 2,000 2,000 2,000
Employment Overheads
All Staff Wages ELE 520-2020-0 863,350 863,350 812,335
Workers Comp Insurance 400-2245-0 358,000 388,000 445,900
Superannuation 400-2030-0 739,170 739,170 764,070
Staff Overheads 450-2600-0 -2,708,000 -2,708,000 -2,610,870
Plant Running Expenses
Plant R & M 550-2300-0 2,510,430 2,510,430 2,633,805
Small Plant & Tools 550-2305-0 35,000 35,000 35,000
Depreciation 550-2900-0 833,200 833,200 961,199
Private Works 4950-2650-0 140,000 140,000 140,000 Private Works 4950-1650-0 154,000 154,000 154,000
WH&S Resources 400-2090-0 10,500 10,500 10,500
Contribution from Plant Hire Income 550-1350-0 -5,100,000 -5,245,000 -5,100,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE -2 ,318,350 -2 ,433,350 -1 ,908,061 TOTAL INCOME 156,000 156,000 156,000
CAPITAL
Plant & Vehicle Purchases 5240-4100-0 850,000 850,000 620,000 Loan 1000-5100-0 850,000 850,000 620,000
Transfer from Reserves
Light Plant 5230-4100-0 180,000 200,000 180,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,030,000 1,050,000 800,000 TOTAL INCOME 850,000 850,000 620,000
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PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY
EXPENDITURE O riginal Adjusted Proposed INCO ME O riginal Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
Fire Protection Fire Protection
Contribution to NSW Fire Brigades 1200-2265-0 36,050 36,050 37,915
Fire Service Depreciation 1250-2925-0 16,200 16,200 38,552
Contributions to Rural Fire Service 1210-2265-0 137,100 137,100 137,100
Contribution to SES 1250-2265-0 4,200 4,200 4,410
Rural Fire Serv ice Rural Fire Serv ice
Fire Control Expenses 1220-2340-0 138,760 138,760 138,760 FCO Subsidy Sec B & C 1200-1475-0 138,760 138,760 138,760
Fire Control Centre 1220-2330-0 10,200 10,200 12,570
Hazard Reduction Works 1240-2340-0 20,000 20,000 20,000 Hazard Reduction Works 1200-1476-0 20,000 20,000 20,000
Reimbursable Projects 1230-2650-0 0 0 Reimbursable Funds 1200-1477-0
Animal Control Animal Control
Animal Control & Admin Wages 1300-2000-0 104,350 104,350 104,680 Microchipping Income 1300-1340-0 300 300 300
Animal Control Travel 1300-2065-0 27,000 27,000 29,000 Companion Animal Rego Fees 1300-1100-0 2,000 2,000 2,000
Dog Pound Maintenance 1300-2330-0 7,900 7,900 8,100 Impounding Fees 1300-1150-0 1,500 1,500 1,500
Animal Control Expenses 1300-2330-0 7,990 7,990 8,500
Noxious Pests - Wild Dog Program 1560-2450-0 926,000 Transfer from Reserves 1550-1425-1 926,000
Emergency Serv ices Emergency Serv ices
Emergency Services Support 1250-2330-0 2,500 2,500 2,500
SES Emergency Centre 1250-2340-0 12,300 12,300 14,660
BSC Staff expenses 1250-2295-0
VRA Building R & M 1250-2340-0 5,400 5,400 11,410
O ther Public O rder & Safety O ther Public O rder & Safety
Security Surveillance R & M 1350-2340-0 25,000 25,000 25,000
Abandoned Build ing
Building Demolition 1420-2340-0 40,000 40,000 40,000 Building Demolition Income 1400-1350-0 40,000 40,000 40,000
TO TAL EXPENDITURE 594,950 1,520,950 633,157 TO TAL INCO ME 202,560 1,128,560 202,560
CAPITAL CAPITAL
CCTV & Lighting 1350-4000-0 260,640 260,640 Grant 1350-1494-2 237,140 237,160
CCTV & Server 1350-4000-0 232,580 232,580 Grant 1350-1494-2 232,580 232,580
TO TAL EXPENDITURE 493,220 493,220 0 TO TAL INCO ME 469,720 469,740 0
TO TAL
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HEALTH
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
Health Inspection & Admin Administration & Inspection
Salaries & Allowances 1400-2000-0 371,200 371,200 401,600 Licences & Fees 1400-1100-0 2,000 3,500 2,000
Works Vehicle operating costs 1400-2065-0 57,500 57,500 59,000 Fines & Costs 1400-1300-0 2,000 2,000 2,000
Office Expenses 1400-2295-0 13,900 13,900 15,000 Food Shop Inspections 1400-1350-0 5,280 5,280 0
Law Costs, Prosecutions 1400-2235-0 5,000 5,000 5,000
Environmental Services Training 1400-2070-0 44,200 44,200 47,800
Food Shop Inspections 1420-2295-0 5,280 5,280 4,840
Water sampling 1420-2330-0 2,000 2,000 2,000
Noxious P lants Noxious P lants
Noxious Plant Control Expenses 1500-2000-0 122,090 122,090 122,090 Noxious Plants 1500-1420-0 72,080 72,080 72,080
Transfer From Reserve
Contract Works 1500-2450-0 25,000 25,000 0 Contract Works 1500-1470-0 25,000 25,000 20,000
Noxious Weeds officer travel
Other Health Other Health
Medical Centre M & R 1450-2330-0 47,100 60,000 47,740 Medical Centre Rental 1450-1315-0 48,530 48,530 49,060
Dental Clinic M & R 1450-2330-0 10,000 8,000 10,000 Dental Clinic Rental 1450-1315-0 3,900 3,900 1,950
Medical Centre Depreciation 1450-2926-0 26,600 26,600 44,364 Allied Health Rental 1450-1315-0 31,880 31,880 34,280
Allied Health Expenditure 1450-2450-0 15,000 4,100 25,780
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 744,870 744,870 785,214 TOTAL INCOME 190,670 192,170 181,370
CAPITAL
Medical Centre Fencing/Gates 200,000 Grant 200,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 0 0 200,000 TOTAL INCOME 0 0 200,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & EDUCATION
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
AGED & DISABLED AGED & DISABLED
Bourke Community Centre M & R 1950-2340-0 11,520 11,520 17,780 Seniors Grant 1950-1470-0
Senior Citizens Week 1950-2450-0 2,500 2,600 2,700
Depreciation 1900-2925-0 5,600 5,600 24,237
EDUCATION EDUCATION
Preschool Sinking Fund 1900-4000-0 15,000 15,000 15,000 Pre School Rental 1900-1150-0 20,770 20,770 20,900
YOUTH SERVICES YOUTH SERVICES
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES
Outback Arts 2000-2295-0 10,900 11,730 11,800
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 45,520 46,450 71,517 TOTAL INCOME 20,770 20,770 20,900
CAPITAL CAPITAL
Senior Citizens Centre Upgrade 1950-4000-0 30,000 30,000 Infrastructure renewal fund 1950-1350-0 30,000 30,000
Aboriginal Cultural Centre 2010-4000-0 665,019 Grant 2010-1470-0 665,019
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 30,000 695,019 0 TOTAL INCOME 30,000 695,019 0
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HOUSING & COMMUNITY AMENTIES
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
HOUSING & BUILDING HOUSING
Council Owned Houses 2300-2340-0 114,850 114,850 160,550 Dwellings Rentals 2300-1315-0 107,060 85,080 99,205
Depreciation 2300-2926-0 150,800 150,800 268,593 Council property 2300-1315-0 27,540 26,905 22,370
TOWN PLANNING TOWN PLANNING
LEP/Tree Plan/DCPs 2250-2295-0 30,000 30,000 32,500 10.7 Certificates (Old 149) 2250-1250-0 9,000 9,000 8,000
DOMESTIC WASTE
MANAGEMENT DOMESTIC WASTE
Salaries 1700-2000-0 132,910 132,910 133,900 MANAGEMENT
Vehicle Running Expenses 1700-2300-0 121,550 121,550 101,920 Domestic Garbage Charges 1700-1020-0 336,710 331,699 328,458
Domestic Waste Expense 1700-2330-0 26,450 26,450 21,017 Pensioner Rates Subsidies 1700-1410-0 5,011 5,225
Domestic Waste Other Expense 1700-2330-0 14,000 14,000 13,500
STREET CLEANING STREET CLEANING
Wages & Plant 1600-2340-0 249,900 249,900 256,340
OTHER SANITATION & OTHER SANITATION &
GARBAGE SERVICES GARBAGE SERVICES
Other Waste Trade Waste
Wages 1710-2000-0 102,330 102,330 105,400 Trade Waste Charges 1750-1020-0 133,950 138,225 137,085
Other Waste Expense 1710-2295-0 27,490 27,490 26,900 Waste Management Tipping Fees1710-1150-0 60,000 60,000 52,000
Vehicle Running Expenses 1710-2320-0 63,700 63,700 63,820
Recycling/Pollution Control 1710-2295-0 3,000 3,000 2,000 Sale Recycling Material 1750-1340-0 26,000 26,000 26,000
Street Bins Service 1710-2330-0 3,000 3,000 3,000 Recovery shop income 1750-1350-0 3,000 3,000 2,000
Landfill Electricity & Other 1710-2330-0 2,100 2,100 2,100 Ntwaste Illegal Dump Grant 1750-1485-2 5,000 0
Tfr to Reserve New Tip Construct 5900-7200-0 30,000 30,000 30,000 Landfill Consolidation Grant 1750-1485-3 8,938 0
Spec ial Rubbish Clean-ups
Special Rubbish Clean-up Expense 1700-2295-0 4,000 4,000 3,000
Village Tips 1720-2340-0 17,000 17,000 17,000 Village Garbage Charges 1710-1020-0 16,730 16,533 15,421
Pensioner Rates Subsidy 1710-1022-0 285 285
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HO USING & CO MMUNITY AMENTIES
EXPENDITURE O riginal Adjusted Proposed INCO ME O riginal Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
URBAN STO RMWATER URBAN STO RMWATER
DRAINAGE DRAINAGE
Town Drainage M & R 1800-2340-0 50,000 50,000 54,100 Urban Drainage Charges 1800-1020-0 173,210 170,874 174,195
Pensioners Rate Subsidy 1800-1410-0 2,336 2,475
Depreciation Storm water 1800-2940-0 111,700 111,700 117,943
ENVIRO NMENTAL
PRO TECTIO N
Levees M & R 1810-2340-0 37,100 37,100 43,850
Louth Floodplain Study 1810-2330-0 51,367 Louth Flood Study Grant 1810-1470-0 51,367
Depreciation Levees 1810-2980-0 162,900 162,900 163,347
PUBLIC CEMETERIES 2100-2340-0 178,350 178,350 181,660 Cemetery Fees 2100-1250-0 26,000 26,000 26,000
O THER CO MMUNITY O THER CO MMUNITY
AMENITIES AMENITIES
Village Upgrade Stronger Regions 2610-4000-0 66,000 Transfer from Reserve 2600-1495-1 66,000
Bourke Sports Complex 2550-2340-0 20,000 20,000 50,350
Property NEI 2300-2330-0 165,000 165,000 170,780
Vil lage Amenities 2150-2340-0 134,840 134,840 113,920 Vil lage Amenities
TO TAL EXPENDITURE 1,952,970 2,070,337 2,137,490 TO TAL INCO ME 919,200 1,032,253 898,719
CAPITAL
Cemetery Toilets 2100-4000-1 11,700 Cemetery Toilets Grant 2100-1535-0
Cemetery Upgrade Water Lines 2100-4000-2 60,000 60,000 Grant 2100-1535-0 60,000 60,000
Cemetery Mapping & Survey 2100-4000-.3 25,000 25,000 Grant 2100-1535-0 25,000 25,000
Byrock Waste Depot - New Cell 0
Levee Pump 10,000 Transfer from Reserves 10,000
Richard Street Flood Gate Upgrade 5440-4180-0 200,000 Transfer from Infrastr Res 200,000
Stormwater Pit Pumps
Stormwater Outfalls Grant 1800-4000-0
Drainage Upgrade 100,000 Transfer From Reserve 5900-7200-0
Byrock Cemetery Upgrade Grant 2100-4000-0
Community Halls Upgrade Grant 2450-1470-0
Wanaaring Hall Roof 50,000 Grant 50,000
Renshaw Facilities & House Grant 2550-4000-0
Bourke Sports Complex Squash Cts 5,000 Grant 5,000
Old Hospital Clean Up 2100-4000-4 5,000 5,000
Staff House Upgrade 2300-4000-0 0
New Staff House 2300-4000-0 350,000 350,000 Loan 1000-5100-0 350,000 350,000
TO TAL EXPENDITURE 440,000 651,700 165,000 TO TAL INCO ME 435,000 635,000 65,000
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WATER SUPPLIES
EX PENDITURE O riginal Adjusted Proposed INCO ME O riginal Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
Engineering & Supervision Rates & Charges
Supervision Salaries 6060-2000-1 67,900 67,900 69,600 Raw Water Availability Charge 6010-1020-0 164,320 164,320 168,590
Filtered Water Availability Charge 6000-1020-0 290,680 293,756 292,514
Working Expenses & Maintenance User Charges
Working Expenses 6060-2000-0 978,280 1,005,943 949,350 Metered Filtered Water Charges 6050-1150-0 835,800 835,800 699,727
Contribution to General Fund 6050-2500-0 315,700 315,700 323,900 Raw water usage 6010-1020-0 576,470 578,050 581,015
Water Connection Fees 6050-1100-0 7,000 9,000 9,000
Administration Grants
Rates 6050-2270-0 19,410 19,410 19,910 Pensioner Rates Rebates 6050-1410-0 6,500 6,500 5,060
Interest on Loans 6050-2110-0 26,380 26,380 23,545
Bad Debt Provision 6030-1021-0 20,000 20,000 20,000 Interest on Overdue Rates 6030-1030-0 15,000 25,000 20,000
Safety Audit Works 6500-2090-0 10,000 10,000 Interest on Investment 6050-1230-0 70,000 70,000 70,000
Asset Management 6050-2295-0 10,000 10,000
Staff Training 6060-2700-0 10,000 10,000 10,000 O ther
WaterTraining & Employment Pilot 6065-2000-0 86,054 80,710 Grant 6050-1450-0 86,054 80,710
Aboriginal Community Water 6740-2340-0 87,650 87,650 87,650 Aboriginal Community Water 6050-1445-0 87,650 87,650 87,650
Reserve Flood chemical cost 6060-2000-0 30,000 30,000 30,000
Depreciation - Raw & Filtered 6050-2900-0 579,200 579,200 1,120,854
Vi l lage Water Supplies
Repairs & Maintenance 6220-2340-0 72,000 72,000 77,800 Village Water Charges 6020-1020-0 134,890 134,332 132,660
Pensioner Rebate Subsidy 6030-1022-0 565 580
TO TAL EXPENDITURE 2,226,520 2,340,237 2,813,319 TO TAL INCO ME 2,188,310 2,291,027 2,147,506
CAPITAL
Principal on Loans 6080-5100-0 36,790 36,790 39,625
Filtered Mains Replacement Program 6290-4000-0 200,000 200,000 200,000 Reserves 6900-7200-0 200,000 200,000 200,000
Enngonia Elevated & Ground Storage 6340-4000-0 141,000 141,000 Reserves 6900-7200-0 141,000 141,000
Charles Street Reservoir 6390-4000-0 1,200,000 1,200,000 Grant 6050-1451-0 1,200,000 1,200,000
Raw Water Wanaaring Pump 6440-4000-0 11,000 11,000 Reserves 6900-7200-0 11,000
Reserves 6900-7200-0
Walkdens Emergency Bore No 3 6340-4000-0 2,000,000 Reserves 6900-7200-0
Secure Water for Villages - Bores 6590-4000-0 3,400,650 3,400,650 Grant 6900-7200-0 3,400,650 3,400,650
New Water Treatment Plant 6840-4145-0 8,738,000 8,738,000 Restart NSW Grant 6050-1451-4 8,738,000 8,738,000
Smart Water Meters 6290-4000-0 360,000 360,000 Grant 6900-7200-0 360,000 360,000
North Bourke Generator 6440-4000-0 50,000 50,000 Grant 6900-7200-0 50,000 50,000
Raw Water Pumping Station 6440-4000-0 52,500 52,500 Reserves 6050-1451-0 52,500 52,500
Artesian Bore & Pipeline 6810-4000-0 Drought Initiative Grant 6050-1451-4 2,000,000
TO TAL EXPENDITURE 14,189,940 16,189,940 239,625 TO TAL INCO ME 14,142,150 16,153,150 200,000
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SEWERAGE SERVICES
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Numbers Budget Budget Budget
Administration Rates
Supervision Salaries 7060-2000-0 67,900 67,900 69,590 Sewer Services 7000-1020-0 783,840 783,840 803,160
Rates 7050-2270-0 22,700 22,700 23,300 Extra Charges 7040-1030-0 10,000 10,000 14,000
Staff Training 7060-2070-0 10,000 10,000 10,000 Pensioners Rates Subsidy 7050-1410-0 5,500 5,500 4,950
Engineering & Supervision
User Charges
Non-Rateable Services 7000-1020-0 90,160 90,160 92,500
Fees & Charges
Sewer Operations Sewer Connection Fees 7050-1100-0 2,500 2,500 2,500
Repairs & Maintenance 7060-2000-0 348,490 348,490 339,009
Contribution to General Fund 7050-2500-2 171,800 171,800 176,300 Interest on Investment 7050-1230-0 35,000 35,000 35,000
Aboriginal Community Sewer 7050-2450-0 87,650 87,650 87,650 Aboriginal Community Sewer 7050-1445-0 87,650 87,650 87,650
Interest on Loans 7050-2110-0 6,650 6,650 6,205
Bad Debt Provision 7030-1021-0 10,000 10,000 10,000
Depreciation 7050-2950-0 285,300 285,300 313,101
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,010,490 1,010,490 1,035,155 TOTAL INCOME 1,014,650 1,014,650 1,039,760
CAPITAL
Principal on Loans 7050-5100-0 4,160 4,160 4,605
Manhole replacement 7240-4000-0 50,000 50,000 50,000 Reserves 7900-7200-0 50,000 50,000 50,000
Boundary Trap Replacement 7240-4000-0 20,000 20,000 20,000 Reserves 7900-7200-0 20,000 20,000 20,000
Effluent Lagoon - Additional Cell 7700-4000-1 2,100,000 2,100,000 Grant 7050-1455-0 2,100,000 2,100,000
Reserves 7900-7200-0
Grant 7050-1451-0
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2,174,160 2,174,160 74,605 TOTAL INCOME 2,170,000 2,170,000 70,000
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Number Budget Budget Budget
Printing, Stationery & Advertising 2400-2330-0 5,500 5,500 5,500 Library Grants - State 2400-1440-0 22,600 22,600 57,132
Telephone Charges & Postage 2400-2260-0 6,000 6,000 6,500 Library Grants - State Local Priority 2400-1440-0 1,500 11,000
Maintenance of Books 2400-2295-0 5,000 5,000 5,500 Fees & Sundry Income 2400-1150-0 6,000 6,000 6,000
Other 2400-2275-0 6,500 6,500 8,000
Local Priority Project 2400-2345-0 5,500 5,500 11,000
On-line programs 3,220
Library Staff & Overheads
Salaries & Allowances 2400-2000-0 199,950 199,950 194,100
Historical Archives 2400-2000-0 8,300 8,300 8,300
Training (incl travel) 2400-2070-0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Expenses in Providing Assets
Building M & R 2400-2340-0 15,100 15,100 22,380
Rental 2400-2240-0 22,000 22,000 22,000
Furniture & Equipment M & R 2400-2325-0 4,500 4,500 4,500
Computer Maintenance Agreement 2400-2425-0 17,000 21,000 17,500
Purchase of Periodicals 2400-2365-0 3,500 3,500 4,000
Depreciation (Collection) 2400-2960-0 10,300 10,300 13,683
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 312,150 316,150 329,183 TOTAL INCOME 28,600 30,100 74,132
CAPITAL
Book Purchases 5610-4005-0 20,000 20,000 19,280
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 20,000 20,000 19,280 TOTAL INCOME 0 0 0
255,051
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RECREATION & CULTUREEXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Number Budget Budget Budget
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Community Youth Centre 2050-2340-0 81,080 81,080 70,000
Sinking Fund PCYC 2050-2330-0 10,000 10,000 10,000
Ceramic Centre M & R 15,080 Rent 2,600
Art & Cultural Centre M & R 15,500 Rent 10,400
Other Cultural Serv ices Heritage Grants 2500-1495-0 15,000 15,000 15,000
Heritage Adviser/ Local Projects 2500-2420-0 18,000 18,000 13,000
Local Heritage Fund 2500-2450-0 6,000 6,000 5,000
Old North Bourke Bridge Tfr to Res 5900-7200-0 50,000 50,000 50,000
Old North Bourke Bridge M & R 2500-2285-0 5,000 5,000 5,000
Ceramic Centre Upgrade 2015-4000-1 30,000 Transfer fr Unspent Grt Res 2510-1495-0 30,000
Drought Event Social Stimulus 2020-2450-0 22,715 Drought Event Social Stimulus 2020-1535-0 22,715
2WEB Radio Technology Upgrade 2350-2450-0 74,470 2WEB Radio Tech Upgrade 74,470
Swimming Pool
Pool Running Expenses 2650-2330-0 84,000 84,000 80,000
Swimming Pool Contract Expenses 2650-2430-0 120,000 120,000 120,000
Swimming Pool Electricity/Phone 2650-2255-0 60,750 60,750 50,750
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens Expenses 2600-2340-0 223,280 223,280 236,720
Sporting Grounds Sporting Grounds
Ovals M & R 2550-2340-0 273,400 273,400 277,700 Oval Hire 2550-1100-0 4,000 4,000 4,000
Enngonia Oval Mowing/M & R 2550-2340-0 Crown Reserve 2550-1315-0 100 100 100
Renshaw Showground Painting 2550-1495-1 4,350 Renshaw Tfr from Reserve 2550-1495-1 4,350
Crown Lands Plan of Management 2550-2330-0 100,000 Transfer from Reserves 2745-1495-0 100,000
Other Sport & Recreation
Wharf Transfer to Reserve 2700-2340-0 20,000 20,000 20,000
Weir M & R 2500-2285-0 1,200 1,200 1,320
Mitchell Precinct M & R 2700-2340-0 50,150 50,150 53,660
Reserve Maintenance 2600-2340-0 4,000 4,000 4,000
Depreciation Sporting Grounds 2550-2925-0 387,400 387,400 389,933
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,394,260 1,625,795 1,417,663 TOTAL INCOME 19,100 250,635 32,100
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CAPITAL CAPITAL
PCYC - Toilets Upgrade 2050-4000-0 Grant 2600-1495-0
PCYC - Upgrade 2050-4000-0 20,000 20,000 Transfer from Reserve 5900-7200-0 20,000 20,000
Pool Furniture 5660-4175-0 5,000 5,000 5,000 Grant 5,000 5,000 5,000
Program Pool Upgrade 5660-4175-0 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 Grant 2600-1495-0 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000
Transfer from Reserves 2600-1495-0
Pool Boundary Fence 5660-4175-0 27,878 Transfer from Reserves 2600-1495-0 27,878
Central Park - Courts/Lights/Shade 5650-4170-0 Central Park Grant 2600-1495-0
Central Park - Tennis Clubhouse 5650-4170-0 Grant 2600-1495-0
Central Park Upgrade 2610-4000-1 15,900 Grant 2600-1535-0 15,900
Enngonia Park Play Equip Grant 2600-1495-4
Davidson Oval Canteen 2610-4000-1 Grant 2600-1495-0
Davidson Oval Lights 2610-4000-1 Grant 2600-1495-0
Davidson Oval Upgrade 2610-4000-1 66,606 Tfr from Reserves 2715-1495-1 66,606
Davidson and Coolical Oval Fence 350,000 Grant 350,000
North Bourke Rejuvenation 2610-4000-1 114,594 Tfr from Reserves 2715-1495-2 7,754
Grant 2600-2450-0 106,840
Coolican Oval Lights 2610-4000-1 Grant 2600-1495-0
Bourke Wharf Capital Upgrade 2740-4000-1 3,840 Grant 2600-1495-0 3,840
Bourke Wharf Place Making 2740-4000-1 99,000 Grant 2700-1535-0 99,000
Old North Bourke Bridge - Shared Path 5900-7200-0 Grant 2600-1495-0
Boat Ramp 2740-4000-1 639 Transfer from Reserves 2700-1495-0 639
Boat Ramp Signage 3,000
Poets Corner Upgrade 2610-4000-1 41,743 Grant 41,743
Bourke Wharf Cultural 2011-4000-1 10,000 Transfer from Reserves 55900-7200-0 10,000
Village Beautification & Placemaking 2740-4000-1 Grant 2700-1535-0
Cricket Pitch North Bourke 5690-4130-0
Royal Park Ampitheatre 2610-4000-1 126,232 Grant 2600-1535-0 126,232
Cultural Centre 5690-4130-0 Grant 2600-1495-0
PCYC Upgrade Reserves
Byrock Hall Playground Equip 2610-4000-1 20,000 20,000 Grant 20,000 20,000
Sporting Fac Upgrade Villages 2610-4000-1 20,000 20,000 Grant 2600-1495-0 20,000 20,000
Fords Bridge Cricket Gd Fence 2610-4000-1 2,500 2,500 Grant 2,500 2,500
Fords Bridge Playground Equip 2610-4000-1 20,000 20,000 Grant 20,000 20,000
Louth Cricket Pitch Equipment 2610-4000-1 8,000 8,000 Grant 8,000 8,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,795,500 2,301,932 2,058,000 TOTAL INCOME 1,795,500 2,301,932 2,055,000
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MINING, MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Number Budget Budget Budget
BUILDING CONTROL
Construction Certificates 2750-1251-0 15,000 15,000 12000
Building Certificates 2750-1250-0 1000 1000 1000
Re-Inspection Fees 2750-1350-0 500 500 500
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 0 0 0 TOTAL INCOME 16,500 16,500 13,500
CAPITAL
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 0 0 0 TOTAL INCOME 0 0 0
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TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATION
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Number Budget Budget Budget
ROADS
Town & Village Streets 3000-2340-0 494,400 494,400 518,690
Bourke Town Streets Patching 3000-2340-0 63,000 63,000 73,000
Non-Urban Unsealed Transfer from Reserve 5900-7200-0 985,781 985,781
Rural Local Roads 3150-2340-0 949,000 1,049,000 1,036,040 Fags Road Component 2900-1400-0 950,050 958,957 958,957
Transfer to Infrastructure Res 5900-7200-27 43,098
Roadside Res Enviro Works 4200-2450-0 44,727 Roadside Res Training Grant 2900-1465-1 44,727
AUXILLARY ROADWORKS
Kerbing & Guttering 4340-2340-0 28,200 28,200 33,140
Street Trees 4350-2340-0 57,800 57,800 55,000
Street Lighting 2200-2250-0 149,500 149,500 135,000 Street Lighting Subsidy 2200-1430-0 32,000 32,000 32,000
Street Light Convert to LED 342,540 Transfer from Reserves 342,540
FOOTPATHS
Footpaths R & M 4300-2340-0 42,100 42,100 45,140
AERODROMES
Bourke - General Expenses 4500-2340-0 156,200 156,200 164,710 Airport Fees & Rental 4500-1150-0 7,000 7,000 7,000Airstrips Other 4500-2330-0 26,300 26,300 32,470
Airport Security 4500-2340-0 2,000 2,000 3,500
Tfr to Bourke Aerodrome Reserve 5900-7200-0 20,000 20,000 20,000
RTA WORKS RTA WORKS
State Roads (RMCC) Routine 4000-2340-0 607,000 607,000 553,000 State Roads SIMC 2900-1505-0 607,000 607,000 553,000
State Roads (RMCC) Works Orders 4100-2340-0 3,250,000 1,000,000 3,250,000 State Roads (SIMC) Works Orders 2900-1510-0 3,575,000 1,100,000 3,575,000
Regional Road Block 3450-2340-0 1,866,420 1,866,420 2,010,160 Regional Road Block 2900-1515-0 1,866,420 1,866,420 2,010,160
Gravel Pits Licensing 2800-2310-0 Transfer from Reserves
Drought Roads Grant Drought Roads GrantFlood/Storm Damage Nov 19 3300-2340-0 251,989 Flood/Storm Damage Grant 251,989Rehabilitation Gravel pits Reserve 5900-7200-0 30,000 30,000 30,000
OTHER OTHER
Fig Tree Removals 4350-2340-0 55,000 55,000 40,000 Flood Damage
Fixing Country Roads Program Fixing Country Roads Program
Deprec iation
Roads 2900-2935-0 1,132,400 1,132,400 1,215,505
Bridges 2950-2936-0 241,000 241,000 247,993
Kerb & Guttering 4340-2935-0 154,200 154,200 154,578
Footpaths 4300-2937-0 71,500 71,500 71,702
Airports 4500-2925-0 91,200 91,200 148,742TOTAL EXPENDITURE 9,487,220 8,019,574 9,838,370 TOTAL INCOME 7,037,470 6,196,414 8,121,898
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CAPITAL
RR Repair Mr 404 3400-4000-0 544,000 544,000 544,000 Grant Supplementary Block 2900-1520-0 144,000 144,000 144,000
Grant Reg Rds Repair Program 2900-1515-0 400,000 400,000 400,000
Town Entry Improvements 3000-4000-0 100,000 100,000 100,000 Grant 2900-1350-0 100,000 100,000 100,000
Bourke Aerodrome Cross Strip 150,000 Transfer from Reserves 150,000
Bourke Airport Terminal - Furniture 0
Wanaaring Road Fixing Ctry Roads 3900-4000-0 4,300,000 6,105,303 2,352,000 Fixing Country Roads Grant 2900-1465-2 4,300,000 6,105,303 2,352,000
Wanaaring Airstrip Reseal 100,000 100,000 Grant 50,000 50,000
Transfer from Reserves 5900-7200-0 50,000 50,000
Main Street Improvement 3000-4000-0 1,800,000 Grant 2900-1350-0 1,800,000
Main Street Improvement 3000-4000-0 327,280 Grant 2900-1350-0 47,924
Main Street Improvement 3000-4000-0 100,000 Transfer from Reserves 4920-1470-0 327,280 100,000
Pedestrian Path/Cycleay 4320-4000-1 76,742 Grant 4300-1535-0 76,742
Bourke Town/Village Streets Reseals 3000-4000-0 150,000 150,000 150,000 Town Reseals (R2R Grant) 2900-1500-0 150,000 150,000 150,000
Roads to Recovery 3150-4000-0 770,000 770,000 1,599,885 Grant Roads to Recovery 2900-1500-0 770,000 770,000 1,599,885
Kerb & Gutter Replacement 4340-4000-0 40,000
Mount Oxley Radio Hut Upgrade 300-2265-0 65,000 65,000
TOTAL CAPITAL 6,029,000 10,038,325 5,035,885 TOTAL CAPITAL 5,964,000 10,021,249 4,995,885
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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
EXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Number Budget Budget Budget
Tourism & Area Promotion
Attendance at trade shows 4750-2280-0 25,000 25,000 55,000
Old Railway Building M & R 4750-2285-0 20,000 20,000 20,000 Rent YOTS 2450-1315-0 9470 9470 0
Tourist Promotions 4750-2280-0 32,000 32,000 32,000 Promotional Events Contributions 4880-1201-0 5000 5000 5,000
Economic Development Economic Development
Development Projects 4880-2295-0 17,000 17,000 17,000
Sundry Expenses 4880-2065-0 2,500 2,500 2,500
Travel and Accommodation 4880-2065-0 30,000 30,000 30,000
Back to Bourke Easter Festival 4880-2295-0 22,000 22,000 22,000 Back to Bourke Promotion 4880-1202-0 2,000 2,000 2,000
Aboriginal Employment Strategy 4910-2000-0 129,514 160,000 Grant 4910-1470-0 129,514 160,000
Industrial Development Industrial Development
Environmental Consulting Costs 1400-2420-0 6500 6500 0 Development Application Fees 2250-1100-0 14,000 14,000 14,000
Saleyards & Markets Saleyards & Markets
Saleyards M & R 4700-2340-0 5,500 14,000 10,000 Saleyards Income 4700-1150-0 5,500 19,000 19,000
Truck Wash M & R 4700-2330-0 1,700 1,700 1,700
Depreciation 4700-2925-0 32,700 32,700 28,061
Development Transfer from Reserves 4900-1470-0 36,038 0
Abbattoir Development 4900-2450-0 1,036,038 Abbattoir Development Grant 4905-1470-0 1,000,000 0
Support Transport 4905-2450- 100,000 Transfer from Reserves 4905-1470-0 100,000 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 194,900 1,468,952 378,261 TOTAL INCOME 35,970 1,315,022 200,000
CAPITAL
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 0 0 0 TOTAL INCOME 0 0 0
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ECONOMIC AFFAIRSEXPENDITURE Original Adjusted Proposed INCOME Original Adjusted Proposed
Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021 Job 2019/2020 2019/2020 2020/2021
Number Budget Budget Budget Number Budget Budget Budget
Back O Bourke Back O ' Bourke
Salaries and Wages incl MTD 4800-2000-0 579,620 749,620 655,200 General Income 4800-1340-0 200,000 200,000 200,000
Training. 4800-2070-0 5,000 5,000 5,000 Outback Show & Promotions 4800-1348-0 50,000 50,000 50,000
Electricity 4800-2255-0 28,000 28,000 25,000
Rates 4800-2270-0 12,810 12,810 12,200 Merchandise 4800-1345-0 140,000 140,000 140,000
Insurance 4800-2245-0 11,050 11,400 11,700
Communication 4800-2280-0 10,000 15,000 15,000
Marketing 4800-2280-0 50,000 50,000 53,000
Merchandise 4800-2415-0 75,000 75,000 75,000
Repairs and maintenance 4800-2340-0 45,000 60,000 50,000
Function Centre Expenditure 4800-2340-0 10,000 Rent Function Centre 4800-1315-0 20,000 20,000 20,000
Café Expenditure 4800-2340-0 6,000 Café Income 4800-1315-0 10,000
Travel 4800-2065-0 10,000 10,000 10,000
Uniforms 4800-2330-0 2,000 2,000 2,000 Crossley Engine Donations 4875-1350-2 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sponsorship Expenses 4800-2330-0 1,000 1,000 1,000
Volunteers 4800-2330-0 1,000 1,000 1,000
Postage and Printing 4800-2290-0 3,000 6,000 4,000
Outback Show & Promotions 4800-2416-0 60,000 60,000 60,000
BOB Brochure Reprint 4800-2285-0 10,000 10,000 Contributions to Advertising 4800-1350-0 10,000 10,000
Mount Oxley Tours 4800-2416-2 5,000 5,000 Mount Oxley Tours 4800-1346-0 5,000 5,000
Jandra Jandra
Salaries and Wages 4850-2000-0 129,990 129,990 112,900 General Income 4850-1350-0 70,000 40,000 70,000
Travelling Expenses 4850-2065-0 8,500 8,500 8,500
Training 4850-2070-0 8,000 8,000 8,200
Slipping cost Transfer to Reserve 4850-2341-0 20,000 20,000 17,000 Transfer from Reserves 15,000
Insurance and Registration 4850-2245-0 17,000 17,400 17,500
Repairs and Maintenance 4850-2340-0 20,000 20,000 20,000
Catering & Sunset Cruise 4850-2295-0
Other
Crossley Expenses 4875-2000-0 15,000 30,000 30,000
Depreciation 4800-2925-0 242,400 242,400 272,354
Poet Trek Expenses 4800-2416-0
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,354,370 1,578,120 1,497,554 TOTAL INCOME 482,000 482,000 507,000
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CAPITAL
BOB Cultural Centre Displays 4810-4000-1 104,334 Transfer from Reserves 4800-1535-0 104,334
Shade sail 4800-4000-0 67,500 67,500 150,000 Reserve 4800-1350-0 67,500 67,500 150,000
Office Equipment 4800-4000-0 4,300 4,300 17,690
Information Display 5,000
BOB Capital Works JO Grant 4810-4000-1 1,000,000 1,377,034 Transfer from Reserves 4800-1535-0 1,000,000 1,377,034
BOB - Upgrade Air Conditioner 4810-4000-0 237,500 Transfer from Reserves 62,500
Jandra Chairs & Sidetables 4850-4000-0 5,000 5,000 Grant 5,000 5,000
Jandra Seating/fridge/counter/displ 4850-4000-0 20,000
Signage welcome,promotional etc 4810-4000-0 100,000 100,000 100,000 Grant 100,000 100,000 100,000
Storage Shed 70,000
Upgraded Website 4810-4000-0 20,000 20,000 30,000
Christmas Tree 4810-4000-0 10,000 10,000 85,000 Grant 85,000
Christmas Lights/Decorations 4810-4000-0 10,000
Water Sprinklers BOB 4810-4000-0 30,000 30,000 30,000 Grant 30,000 30,000 30,000
Railway Scales Development 15,000 Grant 15,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,236,800 1,955,668 532,690 TOTAL INCOME 1,202,500 1,746,368 380,000
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Table of Contents
Bourke Shire Council.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Environmental Services......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Inspections......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Amusement Rides...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Development Applications............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Fee for Development Application..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Fee for Advertisements.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Fee for Dwelling – House..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Fee for Development Other..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Additional Fee Designated Development....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Additional Fee Integrated Development....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Inspection of Relocatable Dwellings...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Fee for Request of Review............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Fee for Application for Modification............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Construction/Complying Development Certificate...................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Construction Certificate................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Installation of Transportable Dwelling........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Fee for Other Certificates.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Building Work Inspection Fee.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Subdivision of Land.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Development Requiring Advertising..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
General Fees to Building Construction......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Certificates....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Planning.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Outstanding Orders.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Building..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Urgency Fee...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Caravan Parks................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Cemetery Fees..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
General...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
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Weekend.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Environmental Planning & Assessment Act..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Development Applications Drainage Deposits...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Development Application Admin/Correspond Fee.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Development Application.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Road Maintenance (subdivision)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Impounding...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Fees General..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Motor Vehicle.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Companion Animals.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Companion Animals – Life Time Identification...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Companion Animals – Section 18................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Dangerous Dogs...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Planning & Building Documents – Note Free to Download......................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Landfill...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Waste Volume................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Domestic E-Waste.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Green Waste...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Tyre Disposal Fee..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Recyclables....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Contaminated Waste.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Out of Hours Waste Depot Access..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Incinerator Charges.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Professional Services..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Manager Environmental Services................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Environmental Technical Officer.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Ranger & Weeds Officer...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Coordinator Development & Regulatory Officer........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Other...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Saleyards.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Septic Tanks.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
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Coolican Oval................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Davidson Oval...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Bourke Sporting Complex Area A – JB Renshaw.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Squash Courts..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Hire of Council Facilities..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Public Gates – Ramp & Grids......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Roads.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Water..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Water Connection Fee...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Water Availability/Access Charges..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Water Consumption/Usage...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Metred Reading..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Water Tanker Sales.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Water Repairs................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Sewer.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Sewer Repairs................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Sewerage Connection Fee............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Sewerage Availability/Access Charge.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Drainage........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Private Works Hire – External Plant Rates.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Graders...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Loaders...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Backhoes/Skid Steers...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Tractors..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Rollers............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Water Carts....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Miscellaneous................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Mowers...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Pumps Water/Waste Water...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Trucks.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
RTA Heavy Vehicle Station...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Commercial Vehicles....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
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Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Personal Rates for Private Works...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Rate/Hour.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Overtime.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
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Introduction
Each year Council is required to determine fees and charges for services it provides.
The fees and charges are made up of fees provided under relevant Acts, and also those fees determined by Council.
Section 608(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, provides that “a Council may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides ....”.
Subsection 2 describes the services for which an approved fee may be charged. These include:
• Supplying a service, product or commodity.
• Giving of information.
• Providing a service in connection with the exercise of a Council’s regulatory function, including receiving an application for approval, granting an approval, making an inspection or issuing
a certificate.
• Allowing admission to any building or enclosure.
Effect of Other Acts
If the amount of a fee for a service is determined under another Act, Council must determine an amount that is not inconsistent with the other Act and the Council may not charge a fee in addition
to amount determined under the other Act.
“If the charging of a fee for service is prohibited by another Act, Council must not charge for a service under this Act” (Sect 610).
Charges under Sections 501 and 502, Local Government Act 1993
Charges referred to in these sections relating to Water, Sewerage, Drainage and Waste Management are detailed in the Revenue Policy.
Pricing Policy
The following document provides a statement of the types of fees proposed to be charged by Council and the amount of such fee. Also, included with the list of fees and charges is a fee type.
The fee types are described as follows:
Fee Type A
This is a fee charged under relevant legislation. The details of the legislation and section are contained under the heading of the various types of fees. Council is unable to vary the amount of
these fees. These fees are GST free under Division 81 GST Act.
Fee Type B
Is generally an indicative fee which relates particularly to the supply of property information and Section 149 Certificates.
These fees are GST free under Division 81 GST Act.
Fee Type C
These fees are for hire of Council premises and facilities. They have generally been set to gain the current market value for leased properties on the commercial market. These fees are GST inclusive.
Fee Type D
These are fees and charges generally for documents and minor services provided by the Council. In most cases, the amount fixed represents a minimal fee and is designed to basically cover the
cost of materials and other fixed costs in providing the information. These fees are GST inclusive.
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Fee Type E
This fee sets out to try and recover full cost of goods and services provided. Some of these charges may be subject to GST.
Interest Charges
Sec 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, allows Council to apply interest charges on overdue rates & charges. This percentage is determined by the Minister each year.
Refund Policy
Fees and charges are generally for goods and services provided and therefore not refundable. However, Council has the following policies on refunds:
• No refund of development application fees paid shall be made.
• The advertising fee shall be refunded if an application is withdrawn prior to the proposal being advertised.
Donation Section
Applications for waiving of fees, or requests for donations equivalent to fees, will not be considered, except when a written request is made to Council for consideration.
Reduced Fees
Reduced fees apply in certain cases.
Council employees will not be allowed to dry hire items of Council plant and equipment for the purposes of making a profit. For such purposes, these items of equipment may be hired under Councils
sundry debtor system at the full rates as detailed in Councils Management Plan. For personal hire the cost of such hire will be as per the current Sundry Debtor Rates, less 15%. The Council
Employee must either operate this item of plant or equipment themselves, or utilise the services of another Council Employee in their own time.
Under no circumstances will items of plant or equipment be hired to Council Employees who are not trained to use such items, or do not intend to use another trained Council Employee to operate
the item. Council Employees are to contact the Supervisor of the item of plant and equipment to be hired prior to hire, ensuring that necessary Sundry Debtor paperwork is completed.
Council equipment may be operated by other persons not classed as Council staff for their volunteer services of maintaining Councils assets. These persons shall only operate items of Councils
plant once they have completed the necessary training and induction process provided by Council. Small items of plant such as whacker packers, cement mixers, posthole borers and chainsaws
etc. may be hired out on an agreed price from management and under the condition they are returned to the responsible person in the same condition as they were received.
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