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1ST QUARTERLY CORPORATE REVIEW

SEPTEMBER 2006

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PAGE I CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

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I present to you the review of the 1st quarter of the 2006/07 financial year. This review reflects the financial and operational performance of the organisation for the September 2006 quarter and reports on the achievement of the objectives and performance indicators contained within the 2006-2010 Corporate Plan. This report presents a revised reporting framework for Quarterly Corporate Reviews and the first report on our new Corporate Plan program structure. There are now 7 programs in our Corporate Plan: City Leadership, Development Management, Environment & Conservation, Economic Growth, Community Life, Infrastructure and Corporate Support In addition to my report and the report of the Chief Financial Officer on Council’s overall financial performance, the Group Managers have provided an overview of each Program contained within the Corporate Plan. The overview contains key highlights for the quarter, and a summary of progress of projects contained within the Program. Risk reporting has been introduced for reporting progress against projects. The revised reporting framework provides more transparency in our Quarterly Corporate Review and a more streamlined and informative method of reporting. OOPPEERRAATTIIOONNAALL PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE

A Strategic Management Plan for the City’s heritage coal mining sites has been developed and adopted by Council. The Plan seeks to ensure heritage considerations are taken into account at the city’s mining sites while they are operational and post-mining, and incorporates a model for managing heritage items on mining land. The Plan was developed by consultants in conjunction with a reference group which comprised of mining industry and community representatives, Council staff, the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the Department of Primary Industries.

Council has reviewed its strategic approach for the management of its Tourist Parks through the development of a Strategic Business Plan. The Plan identifies the achievement of key objectives including upgrading of caravan park facilities and services, developing strategies for investment and maintenance, and improved marketing.

The opening of the newly refurbished facilities block at Hollymount Park, Woonona took place during this quarter. The building has been extended and refurbished which has resulted in an upgrading to the change rooms and toilets, a relocated canteen, a new referees room and storage facilities.

Work has commenced on the redesign and upgrade of the Central Library which will enhance current and future customer needs. The improved layout features the relocation of service desks and an information technology access area. The annual Children’s Book Week was held during August. Information sessions were conducted at the Central, Corrimal, Dapto, Thirroul and Warrawong libraries which highlighted the importance of reading among young people and the works of Australian authors.

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During this quarter we celebrated our nation’s Indigenous people and culture through a variety of events which were organised as part of NAIDOC Week. Events organised for this year were under the theme of Respect the Past, Believe in the Future and included cultural festivals, sports, a religious service and art exhibition.

A number of sister city events occurred during this quarter. The 15th Kawasaki Annual Junior Culture prize winners’ delegation visited and presented art and essays to The City of Wollongong. An official delegation from Wollongong City Council and performers from the Wadi Wadi indigenous dance group visited Ohrid and participated in international Balkan and Ohrid Cultural Festivals. The delegation also visited and performed in the Macedonian cities of Skopje, Kumanova and Bitola. The public performance by Wollongong Conservatorium Flute Ensemble held in Kawasaki city was organised and coordinated by Council.

Glengarry Cottage hosted a Gala Day during September which aimed to show the community how the City’s waste is managed as well as what residents can do to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Activities catered for both adults and children and included gardening demonstrations and workshops, craft sessions, tours and a visit by some of our native animals.

As part of the activities surrounding World Environment Day (which was originally scheduled for 5 June but was rescheduled to 1 September due to inclement weather), Council, in conjunction with other government and private agencies, hosted a series of environmental workshops at the Wollongong Botanic Gardens. These workshops were linked to the current Environmental Education Curriculum for the Kindergarten to Year 6 syllabus and covered issues such as water conservation and recycling, ecosystems, energy, bio-diversity and pollution. This year’s World Environment Day theme was Deserts and Desertification, Don’t Desert Dryland. The launch of the City’s annual Rise and Shine Campaign coincided with World Environment Day celebrations.

During the quarter Council participated in the Purple Ribbon Campaign as part of the National Child Protection Week which was held in September. This year the events focused on celebrating the value of our children as a way to reduce abuse and neglect. A variety of storytime sessions were held for children and parents. Wollongong City Library provided information on parenting issues and identifying and preventing child abuse and neglect. MMAAJJOORR PPRROOJJEECCTTSS WWEESSTT DDAAPPTTOO PPLLAANNNNIINNGG PPRROOJJEECCTT The draft Local Environmental Study, Structure Plan and West Dapto draft LEP were initially endorsed by Council for exhibition on 3 April 2006. The Department of Planning has since required the LEP to be redrafted in accordance with the LEP Template gazetted on 30 March 2006. Council endorsed the revised draft LEP at its meeting in July 2006, and was referred to the Department of Planning for certification prior to exhibition.

The Department of Planning has responded to the submitted draft LEP seeking clarification in relation to flood management. Riparian and vegetation management as well as Aboriginal heritage issues have now been resolved with the Department. Further flood modelling was commenced in September. This was required to give the Department confidence that all legislative requirements associated with flooding have been satisfied. Final model results are expected towards the end of November at which time the Department will be in a position to make a decision regarding public exhibition of the draft plan. Following this the draft Plan will be placed public exhibition for a period of two (2) months. Public meetings will be held as part of the exhibition period.

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IINNTTEEGGRRAATTEEDD PPLLAANN FFOORR TTHHEE CCIITTYY ((LLEEPP)) To inform the new draft Wollongong LEP 2007, during this quarter the Wollongong Employment Land Study and the Helensburgh Land Capacity Analysis were completed. The draft Wollongong LEP 2007 was prepared and reported to the Environment & Planning Committee meeting in November 2006. Council deferred consideration of the draft LEP for further consultation and it will be reported back to Council in December 2006. WWOOLLLLOONNGGOONNGG CCIITTYY CCEENNTTRREE RREEVVIITTAALLIISSAATTIIOONN SSTTRRAATTEEGGYY The draft City Centre Plan was launched by the Premier of NSW, Morris Iemma and the NSW Minister for Planning, Frank Sartor on 10 August 2006 and was exhibited during August and September 2006. Submissions were reviewed and Council endorsed the strategy at the Environment & Planning Committee meeting in November. The Strategy will now be forwarded to the Department of Planning for review and gazettal. SSTTOORRMMWWAATTEERR MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT Council has begun to undertake works funded from the additional stormwater revenue generated as a result of the Stormwater Management Service Charge introduced this year. Design work has commended on 4 SQID (Stormwater Quality Improvement Device) units which will be installed at Stuart Park, Corrimal East, Thomas Dalton Park and Brooks Creek, Dapto. Construction will commence early in 2007. Mapping of the stormwater system is progressing and being recorded in the asset register. Council’s Works & Services Division is undertaking a series of cleaning pit maintenance work across the City to reduce blockages in the system. Design work has also commenced on a suite of drainage improvements in key flood prone areas. CCUUSSTTOOMMEERR SSEERRVVIICCEE SSTTRRAATTEEGGYY Work commenced during this quarter on the development of a customer service strategy for Wollongong City Council. There is a need to address the significant issue of customer service throughout Council with the development and implementation of a strategy aimed at achieving measurable efficiencies and consistencies within service delivery systems. A more focussed effort on an organisation-wide approach to customer service should also realise intended benefits of resource rationalisation and increased customer value. The recognition that customer expectations and customer contact habits have changed, as has the type of technology interfaces that influence the way people do business these days, are being factored into the Strategy. WWOOLLLLOONNGGOONNGG FFOORREESSHHOORREE PPRREECCIINNCCTT PPRROOJJEECCTT The Wollongong Foreshore Precinct is identified in the City Centre Plan as a key site presenting major opportunities to achieve the vision of growth, revitalisation and the development of the City Centre. A Project Control Group to progress the development of the Foreshore Master Plan was formalised during the quarter to focus on finalising and integrating earlier Foreshore planning work in line with the directions now set by the City Centre Plan. A full range of issues including public facilities, commercial opportunities, parks and recreational spaces, public domain, pedestrian and cycle ways, traffic movement and car parking over an area stretching from the stadium in the South to Stuart Park and Fairy Meadow Creek in the North is being considered. In parallel with this broad masterplanning exercise, some specific projects of immediate importance were progressed as follows: • Negotiations with a local developer for the redevelopment of the Bathers Pavilion were

progressed with the intention of works commencing in the 1st quarter of 2007. Preliminary concept designs for widening of the shared way, new toilet facilities and upgrading of the retaining wall behind the Bathers Pavilion were developed and considered with these works to be undertaken by Council as part of the overall improvements.

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• Options for the redevelopment of the North Wollongong Surf Club building were considered with the Club committing to develop a proposal for the construction of a new building for consideration by Council.

• Preliminary design concepts for the replacement of the seawall at Brighton Beach, a lower

level boardwalk along the beach edge and an upper level board walk with viewing platform were developed. An application for further Coastal Management Program funding for this project was submitted with the final scope of works to be determined upon advice regarding the grant application.

• Construction of the new shared way at Quilkey Place was completed. Work commenced on

the upgrade to the car park Designs and costing have been finalised for the upgrade works on Andrew Lysaght Park.

WWOOLLLLOONNGGOONNGG CCIITTYY GGAATTEEWWAAYY PPRROOJJEECCTT The Development Consent for this Project has been issued and progress is as follows:

The boards of Tourism Wollongong and Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation have endorsed execution of the draft Lease documents. Agreement has also been reached with the management of Mid-Link (Australia) Pty Ltd in respect to lease terms. With regards to the confirmation of finances, the Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation has provided evidence of finance and Mid-Link (Australia) Pty Ltd will shortly provide approval of the Bank Guarantee required under this lease.

Council’s application for funding under the Regional Partnerships Programme is being assessed by the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS).

The calling of tenders for construction work has commenced for the various elements of this project and details of the tenders are proposed to be submitted to Council for consideration at its meeting in November 2006. TTHHIIRRRROOUULL DDIISSTTRRIICCTT CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY CCEENNTTRREE AANNDD LLIIBBRRAARRYY During this quarter Council approved the purchase of an additional parcel of land to allow for enhanced design of the new Centre. The tender documentation has been finalised and the site has been cleared in preparation for construction. The project is scheduled to go to tender prior to Christmas. This facility will provide residents in the northern suburbs with a district library and community centre comprising a hall and various meeting and activity rooms. The Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre will operate from this facility. CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY EENNGGAAGGEEMMEENNTT A comprehensive public exhibition process was undertaken to ascertain ‘community’ feedback on the range of Community Engagement Options being considered by Council. The Community Options Report, comprising the Community Engagement Menu, DAC Notification Policy, and Civil Works Notification Policy, was unanimously supported and endorsed at the September Council Meeting subject to minor amendments. The content of the report is to be implemented by February 2007. SSUUSSTTAAIINNAABBLLEE RREESSOOUURRCCEE PPRROOJJEECCTTSS Council is setting an example to the community by implementing sustainable resource projects. Council’s Water Savings Plan has been completed and will be presented to the State Government. Funding is being sought through the State Government Water Savings Fund Grant. This project will reduce Council’s potable water consumption and water costs.

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A series of 40,000 litre water tanks has been placed on the roof of the Administration Building which has consequently reduced the amount of potable water being used. In addition a grant has been submitted for ‘photo voltaic’ cells to be installed on the roof of the Administration Building. These solar cells produce electricity from the sun. Council has been shortlisted and will be advised in December of the outcome of the grant application. AASSSSEETT MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT In June 2005, Councillors adopted the Management of Assets Policy. A key component in delivering effective asset management to the community is the implementation of a corporate asset management information system. The preferred supplier Hansen Australasia Pty Ltd has been selected with contract negotiations to be finalised early in the 2nd Quarter. The implementation project will also begin in the 2nd quarter with initial go-live scheduled for the 1st of June 2007 with full implementation complete by the 30th June 2008.

ROD OXLEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PAGE VI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT

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REPORT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OOVVEERRVVIIEEWW The following table provides a summary view of the organisation’s overall financial performance against key indicators, for the year to 30 September 2006 and reflects the actual pre-audit position at Q1 and an overall view of each key financial indicator for the period. YEAR TO DATE Actual Actual Budget Variance Budget

KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS YTD Q4 YTD Q1 YTD Q1 YTD Q1 Outcome

Operating Revenues $M 149.8 44.3 39.0 5.3 aOperating Costs $M (162.3) (42.9) (45.7) 2.8 aCapital Items $M 7.4 2.0 2.0 - aOperating Result $M (5.1) 3.4 (4.7) 8.1 aTotal Cash Investments $M 77.6 72.6 73.2 (0.6)Available Cash Assets $M 12.0 12.0 12.0 - aReturn on Cash Invested % 6.1 6.4 6.2 0.2 aUnrestricted Current Ratio x 2.1 2.6 2.0 0.6 aAssets $M 1,194.2 1,172.2 1,184.0 (11.8)Liabilities $M (94.3) (56.6) (60.5) 3.9 aNet Assets [Equity] $M 1,099.9 1,115.6 1,123.5 (7.9)Debt Service Ratio x 2.3 29.4 29.0 0.4 aDebt Borrowings $M (19.5) (5.7) (6.0) 0.3 aRates Overdue % 4.1 7.6 5.0 (2.6)Debtors $M 13.0 8.6 7.8 (0.8)Creditors Paid On-Time [Standard] % 88.0 88.0 90.0 (2.0)Creditors $M (15.6) (9.9) (9.0) 0.9 a

Regulatory Compliance a a a a a The 2006-07 full year forecast position reflects a deficit operating result of $6.8M [original budget deficit $8.1M], which includes:

Recognition of profit on sale in relation to the Rawson Street car park [$4.6M+]; Additional grants income [$1.4M+]; IFRS accounting adjustments [$2.7M-]; Carried-forward projects [$2.0M-]; Other [as reflected in detailed reports [$0.7-];

The full year funds position movement from the previous quarter is a deficit position of $7.7M [original budget deficit $1.2M] largely a result of the introduction of projects carried-forward from 2005-06.

Internal control systems, monitored through the Internal Audit Program, are operating satisfactorily and there are no known breaches of regulatory compliance, and none anticipated.

Compliance Statement The overall year to date position is within expectations across the broad range of indicators and on a budget outcome basis is acceptable. The Budget Review Statement deals with revisions to the full year forecast.

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SSttrraatteeggiicc MMaatttteerrss Business Improvement Project This Project was formed in April 2005 at the direction of the Executive Management Committee and has at its prime functions: To assist in the achievement of financial targets as stated in the 2005-2009 Corporate Plan

through the implementation of internal Financial Strategy Task Force recommendations. The prime goal was to reduce recurrent operating costs by $5M per annum, on a sustainable basis. [2006-07 budgets have been adjusted to reflect $4.2M savings achieved with work ongoing];

To foster a disciplined approach to financial management across senior management; To introduce required policy, systems and process changes in accordance with Council’s

management framework, inclusive of quality management principles and to re-establish process review disciplines across the organisation;

To implement measurement and reporting systems that track progress towards the achievement of the project team goals.

Financial Strategic Planning Consistent with the approved Organisational Strategic Plan 2006-09, this detailed Financial Strategic Plan fits under the senior plan and details 6 key strategy areas supported by a formal Metrics Program:

1. Long-term fiscal balance outcomes; 2. Maintenance of a AA+ credit rating as a minimum; 3. Improved capital and liquidity management and returns on investment; 4. Improved commercial business performance; 5. Programmed education for stakeholders; 6. Better practice financial and management accounting.

Council’s proposed Fiscal Strategy Goals include: To manage its finances to sustain the organisation over the long run. This implies a

strengthened balance sheet that supports the organisation’s ability at all times to provide key services, to grow City assets and to appropriately maintain infrastructure;

Achieved through the delivery of an integrated plan encompassing elements of fiscal balance, capital management, commercial business management, education and best practice accounting.

Supporting Fiscal Principles are as follows: Managing budget and forward estimates (operating result) in fiscal balance with a view to

alleviating current pressures; Constraining growth in net cost of services; Managing employee costs within sustainable ratios; Improving the allocation of capital through the introduction of Cost of Capital metrics; Increasing returns on investment(s); Deploying Total Asset Management systems; Improved risk management and monitoring; Timely and accurate trend reporting and analysis.

The full Financial Strategic Plan 2006-11 is to be included in the 4 December 2006 Council business paper.

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With regard to the original estimate of income and expenditure, the financial statements and schedules contained within the Quarterly Corporate Review reflect overall a satisfactory outcome to budget in light of the original budget estimate given the necessary adjustments required during the quarter.

FULL YEAR FORECAST Original Adopted RevisedQ1 [2006-07] Budget Budget Budget Variance Budget

KEY MOVEMENTS 1-Jul 30-Sep 30-Sep Outcome

Operating Revenues $M 153.5 153.8 159.0 5.1 aOperating Costs $M (169.5) (176.8) (177.2) (0.5)Capital Items $M 7.9 10.0 11.4 1.4 aOperating Result $M (8.1) (12.9) (6.8) 6.1 aFunding Sources $M 67.4 89.9 97.9 8.0 aFunding Application $M (68.6) (97.4) (105.6) (8.3)Net Funding Surplus $M (1.2) (7.4) (7.7) (0.3)

DETAIL OF MOVEMENTS

ORIGINAL BUDGET (1.2)PROJECTS INTRODUCED (6.2)

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Q1 MOVEMENTS PROPOSED (0.3)(7.7)

Detail in relation to variations are contained within the detailed QCR financials. STEPHEN PAYNE CPA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Relevant Legislation

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) REGULATION 1999 6 Responsible accounting officer to maintain system for budgetary control The responsible accounting officer of a council must: a) establish and maintain a system of budgetary control that will enable the council’s actual

income and expenditure to be monitored each month and to be compared with the estimate of the council’s income and expenditure, and

b) if any instance arises where the actual income or expenditure of the council is materially different from its estimated income or expenditure, report the instance to the next meeting of the council.

7 Budget review statements and revision of estimates 1. Not later than 2 months after the end of each quarter, the responsible accounting officer of

a council must prepare and submit to the council a budget review statement that shows, by reference to the estimate of income and expenditure set out in the management plan that the council has adopted for the relevant year, a revised estimate of the income and expenditure for that year.

2. A budget review statement must include or be accompanied by:

a) a report as to whether or not the responsible accounting officer believes that the statement indicates that the financial position of the council is satisfactory, having regard to the original estimate of income and expenditure, and

b) if that position is unsatisfactory, recommendations for remedial action. 3. A budget review statement must also include any information required by the Code to be

included in such a statement.

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PPRROOJJEECCTT AANNDD PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE IINNDDIICCAATTOORR NNOOTTEESS Each project has been allocated a responsible officer. The following table provides the abbreviation and the corresponding full title of responsible officers:

CC Manager City Centre

CCS Manager Community & Cultural Services

CEO Chief Executive Officer

CFO Chief Financial Officer

COO Chief Operating Officer

CPBI Manager Corporate Planning & Business Improvement

CPP Manager Commercial Projects & Property

CPR Manager Communications & Public Relations

CS Manager City Strategy

DAC Manager Development Assessment & Compliance

DES Manager Design

ED Manager Economic Development

EH Manager Environment & Health

EXEC Executive

FIN Manager Finance

GMS Group Manager Sustainability

HRIR Manager Human Resources & Industrial Relations

LIB Manager Library Services

P&C Group Manager People & Culture

RNR Manager Recreation & Natural Resources

TA Manager Technology & Administration

WS Manager Works & Services

An * against a performance indicator chart indicates that there is no previous data available for the project.

CITY LEADERSHIP

Wollongong City Council Quarterly Corporate Review – September 2006 1

PROGRAM: CITY LEADERSHIP

The following is a review of the 1St quarter 2006/07 financial year of the City Leadership Program. The City Leadership Program incorporates the following functions:

- Strategic City Planning;

- Financial Strategy & Asset Management;

- Corporate Strategy;

- Communications;

- Community Engagement;

- Partnerships.

1st Quarter Program Highlights

• Revitalising Wollongong City Centre Plan was launched by Premier of NSW Morris Iemma and the NSW Minister for Planning, Frank Sartor on 10 August 2006.

• Hansen International Australasia selected as the preferred supplier for the Asset Management Information System.

• Project team established for the Asset Management Information System implementation.

• Virtual drive software from Pavement Management Solutions installed to enable a virtual drive of all Wollongong streets.

• Middle Management leadership development program commenced and coaching schedule established to December 2007.

• Council’s new rate incentive scheme has been implemented and car awarded during the second quarter.

• Positive media coverage continued to far outstrip negative coverage during the quarter.

• Council unanimously supported the recommendations contained within the Community Engagement Options Report delivered to September Council meeting. The recommendations contained within the report will be implemented commencing 1st February 2007.

• Council received recognition for its work within the area of community engagement with an award presented at the LGMA NSW annual conference held in Port Macquarie in September 2006.

• Greg Doyle was awarded the Young Manager of the Year at the NSW Local Government Managers Association annual conference.

• Council has received a National Commendation Award for the establishment of the Interpreter Service.

• Scheduled meetings were held with the University of Wollongong, Integral Energy and Bluescope Steel where Wollongong City Council presented an update on the Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy and the West Dapto Urban Release Area Project.

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• A Performance Indicator Project Team has been formed to design and implement a performance reporting framework for the organisation, review existing performance indicators and develop effective performance indicators at the various reporting levels.

Projects

The City Leadership Program contains 58 projects that are being reported in a risk reporting format.

PROJECT SUMMARY

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52

3 Projects completed

Projects of lowoperational and lowfinancial risk and that areon trackProjects with moderateor high risk and/or if theproject is delayed

As can be seen from the pie chart above, 52 projects within the City Leadership program are on track and have low operational and financial risk, 3 have been completed and the 3 listed below are projects with either moderate or high risk and/or have been delayed:

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No. List of Projects with moderate or high risk and/or if the project is delayed

5 West Dapto Urban Release Project – Complete design requirements for West Dapto Transport Link – Fowlers Road

6 Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy – Finalise the City Centre LEP and draft DCP – Submission of City Centre LEP to Department of Planning by target date

6 Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy – Finalise the City Centre LEP and draft DCP – Adoption of DCP by target date

Andrew Stratford Group Manager People & Culture

CITY LEADERSHIP


Program: City Leadership Function: Strategic City Planning

Project/Action 1.1 Facilitate meetings and information exchange on Council’s key strategic plans to improve communication and ensure consistency and integration

Performance Indicator Resp Target Date

Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Improved level of plan integration CS Ongoing

Comment: Nil Performance Indicator Resp Target

Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Participation of required attendees CCS Ongoing

Comment: The following meetings were held during this quarter: City Centre Access and Movement Workshop, 3 meetings for West Dapto TMAP, Section 94 meetings, Staff briefing on City Centre Strategy, major project update meetings and City Wide Local Environmental Plan meetings.

Project/Action 1.2 Review and develop social research function capacity

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of requests for service Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment:

Decline in requests anticipated due to the age of 2001 census data.

REQUESTS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

010203040

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment:

Customer satisfaction survey drafted – will be distributed to stakeholders next quarter.

No chart currently available

Project/Action 1.3 Develop a city-wide social plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Social Plan endorsed by Council by target date CCS Feb 07

Comment: Nil Performance Indicator Progress Chart Level of community participation in development of Plan Resp Target Date CCS Dec 06

Comment:

Plan to be exhibited next quarter.


CITY LEADERSHIP


Performance Indicator Resp Target

Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Social Plan meets legislative requirements CCS Feb 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.4 Update and review the Section 94A Plan on a yearly basis in line with the Corporate Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Section 94A plan endorsed by Council by 30 June

CS Ongoing

Comment: Nil Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of S94A contributions collected Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment:

The value of contributions is determined by the level of development activity across the city.

S94 CONTRIBUTIONS

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2006/07 Cumulative Target


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Achievement of the S94A program in accordance with identified Corporate Plan timeframes.

CS Ongoing

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.5 Prepare the State of the Environment Report


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Report submitted to Department of Local Government by target date

EH Nov 06

Comment: 2005-06 State of the Environment Report currently in preparation – due 30 November 2006.

Project/Action 2.1 Monitor housing supply and demand characteristics against forecasts in the Housing Study 2005


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Update Housing Strategy as required CS Jun 07

Comment: This work has been completed as an input into the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007. Performance Indicator Resp Target

Date Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Annual report on housing trends CS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 3.1a West Dapto Urban Release Project: Finalise statutory planning documents (LEP, DCP, Structure Plan, Infrastructure Implementation Plan and Section 94 Plan)


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Exhibition and Council endorsement of statutory planning documents by target date

CS Dec 06

Comment: Awaiting Department of Planning approval to exhibit.

Project/Action 3.1b West Dapto Urban Release Project: Establish a governance system to manage West Dapto Release area


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Establishment of governance system by target date

CS Jun 07

Comment: This project/action is dependent upon State Government approval.

Project/Action 3.1c West Dapto Urban Release Project: Prepare a Landscape and Cultural Heritage Compendium for West Dapto


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Landscape and Cultural Heritage Compendium prepared by target date

CS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.1d West Dapto Urban Release Project: Complete design requirements for West Dapto Transport Link – Fowlers Road


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate Moderate Delayed Design completed by target date CS Nov 06

Comment: As this design is subject to Part 3a environmental assessment for approval, there is a risk that the project will not be completed by the target date. Both time and financial risks exist with any environmental assessment due to unforeseen conditions/circumstances that may arise. Revised target date is October 2007 in line with recent changes to the project. A report is due to Council in February 2007 to recommend a delivery (design and construct contract) and funding model with construction due late in the 2007 calendar year.

Project/Action 3.2a Illawarra Escarpment Management Project: Finalise statutory planning documents (LEP, DCP, Infrastructure Implementation Plan and Section 94 Plan)


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Exhibition and Council endorsement of statutory planning documents by target date

CS Jun 07

Comment: The preparation of the draft planning instruments by City Strategy Division will commence in 2007 following completion of the Escarpment Structure Plan by Environment and Health.

Project/Action 3.2b Illawarra Escarpment Management Project: Seek ministerial approval for statutory planning package


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Ministerial approval granted by target date CS Sep 07

Comment: This Project follows the exhibition of the draft planning instruments in June 2007.

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 3.2c Illawarra Escarpment Management Project: Establish a governance system to manage the Illawarra Escarpment Project


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Establishment of governance system by target date

CS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2005/06 Illawarra Escarpment Management Project:: Additional studes


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed to budget and by target date

EH June 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.3a Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy Finalise the City Centre LEP and draft DCP


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Submission of City Centre LEP to Department of Planning by target date

CS Oct 06

Comment: Report to Council in November 2006. If endorsed then City Centre Local Environment Plan will be submitted to Department of Planning. Revised target date November 2006.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low Delayed Adoption of DCP by target date CS Oct 06

Comment: Report to Council In November 2006. If endorsed then City Centre Local Environment Plan will be submitted to Department of Planning. Revised target date November 2006.

Project/Action 3.3b Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy Develop a Crown Street Mall Traffic/Pedestrian/Urban Design Masterplan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Crown Street Mall Traffic/Pedestrian/Urban Design Masterplan developed by target date

CS Jun 07

Comment: Design option to be considered by Environment and Planning Committee in November 2006.

Project/Action 3.3c Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy Finalise the Railway Station Masterplan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Railway Station Masterplan developed by target date

CS Dec 06

Comment: Plan completed and adopted by Council on 4 September 2006.

Project/Action 3.3d Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy Finalise the CBD Parking Strategy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track CBD Parking Strategy developed by target date

CS Dec 06

Comment: Being reported to Council in November 2006.

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 3.3e Wollongong City Centre Revitalisation Strategy Prepare a Public Domain Technical Manual


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Public Domain Technical Manual developed by target date

DES Jun 07

Comment: A project plan has been developed following review of new Civic Improvement Plan. The Manual is to be presented to Executive Management by 30 November 2006.

Project/Action 3.4 Prepare a revitalisation strategy for Corrimal Commercial Centre


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Strategy developed by target date CS Jul 08

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.5 Berkeley Commercial Centre Study


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Study adopted by Council target date CS Dec 07

Comment: Nil

Project (2005/06) Suburban Revitalisation Dapto Town Centre


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed by target date CS Mar 07

Comment: Public exhibition undertaken.

Project (2005/06) Helensburgh Urban Capacity Analysis


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Project completed by target date and within budget

CS Dec 06

Comment: Project completed as strategy was adopted at October Environment and Planning meeting.

Project/Action 4.1 Prepare a new City-wide LEP, exhibit and progress to gazettal


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Submission of LEP to Department of Planning by target date

CS Dec 06

Comment: Draft LEP to be considered by Environment and Planning Committee in November 2006.

Project/Action 4.2 Prepare a new City-wide DCP to accompany the new LEP


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Adoption of DCP by target date CS Mar 07

Comment: Nil

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 4.3 Port Kembla Main Street DCP


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Adoption of DCP by target date CS Dec 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 5.1 Lobby Government Agencies for funding opportunities

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of funding obtained from government agencies Resp Target Date EXEC Ongoing

Comment:

Major Grant Funding received during 1st quarter includes: - Funding Assistance Grant - $3,287,267 - Wollongong Centre Based Daycare - $156,673 - HACC Community Transport - $143,503 - Newspaper Indexing Project - $72,270 - Roads to Recovery - $1,049,499 - 2006/07 Regional Block Grant - $246,500 - A total of $65,000 was received for traffic

studies this quarter.

FUNDING OBTAINED FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

0369

12151821

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr$M

's

2006/07 YTD Target

CITY LEADERSHIP


EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Employee Costs 1,382 272 (68) 0Materials and Contracts 1,752 228 (36) 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 12 3 0 0Other Expenses 100 7 (12) 0Divisional Overheads 10 0 0 0Internal Charges 278 5 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 3,535 514 (116) 0

REVENUES FROM OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

User Charges and Fees 9 5 0 0Other Revenues 3 2 0 0Grants - Operating 25 0 0 0Contributions - Operating 41 0 0 0

Revenues before Capital Amounts 78 7 0 0

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (3,457) (507) 116 0

Capital Grants and Contributions 1,033 552 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (2,424) 45 116 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R(1,099) (552) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 663 6 (122) 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (2,860) (502) (5) 0

Exp Funds Exp Funds Exp Funds Exp Funds

Review Sect 94 Plans 28 (28) 0 0 (28) 28 0 0Struct. Plan -Land West Dapto 374 (170) 79 0 0 0 0 0City Centre Revitalisation 175 0 5 0 0 0 0 0Urban Design Strategy - Dapto 0 0 37 0 36 0 0 0

Escarpment Mgmt Plan Implement. 257 0 84 0 0 0 0 0W'gong City Natural Resource Mgmt Plan (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Integrated Plan for the City 224 (114) 3 (3) 0 0 0 0PK Main Street Control Plan/Design 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Foreshore & CBD Linkage - Land Use Strat 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

West Dapto Governance System 57 (25) 0 0 (25) 25 0 0West Dapto Landscape & Cultural Heritage 32 (16) 0 0 (16) 16 0 0Crown St Mall Pedestrian/Urban Design MP 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Corrimal Commercial Revatalistn Strategy 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Illawarra Escarpment Strategic Mgmt Plan 50 (25) 0 0 0 0 0 0Helensburgh Urban Capacity Analysis 21 0 8 0 0 0 0 0

Berkeley Commercial Centre Study 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Strategic Planning Officer 68 0 0 0 (68) 0 0 0

West Dapto S94 Contribution Plan 135 (135) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Public Domain Technical Manual 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2,063 (513) 215 (3) (102) 69 0 0


West Dapto Transport Link Design 900 (900) 0 0 0 0 0 0

900 (900) 0 0 0 0 0 0

YTD Actual$'000$'000

Budget

CAPITAL PROJECTS (Not included in Operational Activities)

OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

OPERATIONAL PROJECTS (Included in Operational Activities)

* Denotes a Shared Project

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000

Strategic City Planning

OPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Annual Proposed

Operational Expenses

0500

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,000

J A S O N D J F M A M J

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CITY LEADERSHIP


Program: City Leadership Function: Financial Strategy & Asset Management

Project/Action 1.1 Maintain and enhance a 10 year financial forecast

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % variance of forecast budget to actual on an annual basis Resp Target Date FIN Mar 07

Comment:

2004/05 • Variation in expenditure is largely attributable

to increased employee costs resulting from a one off change in accounting treatment to recognise accrued costs up to 30 June, higher than anticipated enterprise agreement outcome and additional staffing for projects funded externally or through additional revenue generation. This was offset by reduced insurance costs.

• Revenue improvements were largely in the areas of rate and annual charges, user fees and charges, other revenues and operating grants.

2005/06 • Variation in revenue due improved return on

investments and additional grant funds received.

%Variance of Budget to Actual on an Annual Basis

-5.0%-4.0%-3.0%-2.0%-1.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%5.0%

YEAR

Incr

ease

/Dec

reas

e in

Orig

inal

Bud

get

INCOME 2.1% 2.1%

EXPENDITURE 3.5% 0.4%

2004-05 2005-06

Project/Action 1.2 Develop a system/methodology to identify, report and monitor projects (or potential projects) with significant future financial implications


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track System is implemented by target date FIN Mar 07


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Level of Integration with Long Term Financial Plan

FIN Mar 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.3 Develop an annual Revenue Policy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Policy prepared by target date FIN Mar 07


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Policy reflected in Corporate Plan budget FIN Mar 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.4 Develop an understanding of Department of Local Government requirements to improve financial sustainability


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track DLG requirements assessed by target date CFO Jun 07

Comment: Nil

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 2.1 Develop documented service levels for all Council services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart 100% of service levels documented by target date Resp Target Date P&C Jun 2011

Comment:

Program for the development of documented service levels will commence in October 2006 on completion of contract negotiations with Asset Management software provider.


Project/Action 3.1 Develop a Strategic Asset Management Plan, including assessment process


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan endorsed by target date P&C Jun 07


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Determine an asset management assessment score using the Municipal Association of Victoria Asset Management process

P&C Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.2 Implement the Asset Management information System


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Information System implemented by target date

P&C Jun 07

Comment: Nil

CITY LEADERSHIP



Employee Costs 144 37 0 0Materials and Contracts 141 9 0 0Divisional Overheads 12 1 0 0Internal Charges 0 2 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 297 48 0 0



SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (297) (48) 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (297) (48) 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (297) (48) 0 0


Asset Management Strategy 141 0 31 0 0 0 0 0

141 0 31 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Financial Strategy and Asset Management


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

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300

350


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CITY LEADERSHIP


Program: City Leadership Function: Corporate Strategy

Project/Action 1.1 Develop the 2007-11 Corporate Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Corporate Plan developed and endorsed by Council by target date

CPBI & FIN

Jun 07

Comment: A Corporate Plan Workshop for Councillors is being organised for December 2006.

Project/Action 1.2 Align Council’s Funding Allocation Process with the goals of the Strategic Plan and incorporate asset management principles


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Funding Allocation Process aligned with Strategic Plan by target date

CPBI Oct 06

Comment: The Funding Allocation Process has been updated to reflect the new Programs and Functions of the Strategic Plan.

Project/Action 1.3 Revise and implement Council’s Quarterly Corporate Reviews in line with the new Corporate Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Quarterly Corporate Reviews endorsed by Council within two months of end of each quarter

CPBI Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.4 Develop a cascading set of performance indicators that measure progress towards the achievement of the Strategic Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Performance indicators developed and endorsed by target date

CPBI Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.5 Change the business papers to include lifecycle costing assessment

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of Council business papers with lifecycle costs attached Resp Target Date CPBI Dec 06

Comment:

Reporting against this project will occur in the next Quarterly Corporate Review as the target completion date for this project is December 2006.


Project/Action 1.6 Review the outcomes of the Department of Local Government Integrated Management Planning and Reporting Project


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Department of Local Government objectives included in Corporate Plan by target date.

CPBI Jun 07

Comment: Nil

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 2.1 Develop strategies to address hard to source positions


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Strategies identified and implemented HRIR Feb 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.2 Have Council recognised as an “employer of choice”


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Marketing campaign implemented by February 2007

HRIR Feb 07

Comment: Concept proposal under research. Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of advertised positions attracting suitable applicants Resp Target Date HRIR Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

*

NO. OF RECRUITMENTS VS NO. OF POSITIONS FILLED

010203040


Recruitments Positions Filled

Project/Action 2.3 Continue to implement leadership development throughout the organisation


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Assistant Manager and Coordinator leadership programs implemented by target date

HRIR Jun 07

Comment: Middle Management program commenced. Performance Indicator Resp Target

Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Leadership capability assessment system implemented by target date

HRIR Jun 07

Comment: Confidential personal assessment for middle management conducted.

Project/Action 2.4 Develop and implement a leadership recruitment assessment tool


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Recruitment assessment tool implemented by target date

HRIR Mar 07

Comment: 2 evaluation tools reviewed.

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 3.1 Educate Council employees on Council’s adopted business excellence philosophy through Corporate Induction Sessions

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of employees inducted Resp Target Date CPBI Ongoing

Comment:

The number of employees inducted is directly related to the number of new employees who commenced employment with Council during the quarter.

EMPLOYEES INDUCTED

0

10

20

30

40

50


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 3.2 Develop and sustain an organisational capability for continuous improvement of processes

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of staff trained in improvement tools Resp Target Date CPBI Ongoing

Comment:

Nil training sessions conducted during this quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of process improvement projects Resp Target Date CPBI Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

*

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

0

5

10


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

Project/Action 3.3 Develop an appropriate methodology and system for monitoring and reporting organisational improvement


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Methodology and system approved by target date

CPBI Jun 07

Comment: Nil

CITY LEADERSHIP



Employee Costs 2,301 479 1 0Materials and Contracts 239 143 1 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 1 0 0 0Other Expenses 161 129 8 0Divisional Overheads 39 28 0 0Corporate Overheads (83) (21) 0 0Internal Charges 33 8 2 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 2,692 766 12 0


Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 0 4,646 4,646 0

Revenues before Capital Amounts 0 4,646 4,646 0

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (2,692) 3,880 4,634 0

Capital Grants and Contributions 0 0 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (2,692) 3,880 4,634 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R 0 0 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 127 37 3 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (2,565) 3,917 4,638 0


Corp Development Program 50 0 23 0 0 0 0 0Soccer Relocation 121 (121) 121 (37) 0 0 0 0Sale Rawson St Carpark 0 0 0 (4,646) 0 (5,909) 0 0Deferred Debtor Rawson St Carpark Sale 0 0 6,000 0 6,000 0 0 0

172 (121) 6,145 (4,683) 6,000 (5,909) 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Corporate StrategyOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

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0500

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$000

's

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0

1000

2000

3000

4000

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6000

7000


$000

's

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CITY LEADERSHIP


Program: City Leadership Function: Communications

Project/Action 1.1 Implement a comprehensive and proactive media liaison program

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of positive and negative media stories about Council compared to previous years Resp Target Date CPR Ongoing

Comment:

Positive coverage of Council issues and activities continued to far outstrip negative coverage with a ratio of 3.1.

COMPARISON POSITIVE/DESCRIPTIVE & NEGATIVE STORIES

Positive

Positive

NegativeNegative

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1st Qtr 05/06 1st Qtr 06/07

No

of

sto

ries

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of stories generated per media release compared to previous years Resp Target Date CPR Ongoing

Comment:

We continued to generate as much coverage as possible from each media release and opportunity.

NUMBER OF STORIES GENERATED PER MEDIA RELEASE

0

2

4

6

8

J05

A S O N D J-06

F M A M J J A SAve

rage

No

of S

torie

s

Project/Action 1.2 Manage a community communication program which includes quarterly newsletters, monthly E-newsletters and weekly newspaper columns


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Program completed within deadline and budget

CPR Ongoing

Comment: A hard-copy newsletter was included in the July rates mail-out, along with promotion of Council’s new rate incentive scheme. A monthly E newsletter continued to be distributed to a growing list of recipients, and weekly columns and radio spots continued.

Project/Action 2.1 Major upgrade of website to include greater interactivity

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Improved level of community satisfaction with website Resp Target Date CPR Dec 06

Comment:

• A series of meetings was held to progress the website upgrade, with plans in place to appoint a website developer in late October.

• Feedback mechanism still under consideration.


CITY LEADERSHIP


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of interactive transactions introduced to website Resp Target Date CPR Dec 06

Comment:

• Website currently being developed. • No additional interactive transactions were

introduced to the website during this quarter.


Project/Action 3.1 Manage campaign on multi-cultural radio stations


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Key corporate messages reflected in all radio advertisements

CPR Ongoing

Comment: A new campaign for 2006-07 was implemented on VOX FM in various language programs, and on the Macedonian radio station, MAC FM.

Project/Action 3.2 Coordinate the development and expansion of Wollongong City Council’s Interpreter Service

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of interpreter sessions requested compared to previous year Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment:

Advertisements listed to recruit additional interpreters in a broader range of languages.

INTERPRETER SESSIONS

010203040


2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment:

Collected annually. Will be reported in 4th quarter.


Project/Action 3.3 Provide assistance for people of non-English speaking backgrounds through the provision of Language Aids

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Utilisation rates of Language Aids compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment:

New recording process was developed during 4th Qtr 05/06. Utilisation rates have increased.

UTILISATION RATES OF LANGUAGE AIDS

0

20

40

60


2005/06 2006/07

*

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 3.4 Develop civic orientation maps and multicultural services brochures


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Maps and brochures developed by target date CCS Jun 07

Comment: Work to commence in 3rd quarter.

CITY LEADERSHIP



Employee Costs 372 94 7 0Materials and Contracts 215 32 8 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 37 10 0 0Other Expenses 80 23 0 0Divisional Overheads (4) 0 0 0Internal Charges 7 1 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 707 160 14 0


User Charges and Fees 33 16 6 0Other Revenues 11 0 0 0


SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (663) (144) (8) 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (663) (144) (8) 0


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (658) (139) (3) 0


City Entrance Banners 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


City Entry Statement 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

CommunicationsOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0100200300400500600700800


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Budget YTD Actual

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CITY LEADERSHIP


Program: City Leadership Function: Community Engagement

Project/Action 1.1 Provide a range of appropriate community consultation processes

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of community engagement services delivered Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment:

7 community engagement services delivered this quarter compared to 10 for the same quarter last year.

NO. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES

0246

810


2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of training hours delivered Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment:

Training package drafted. Training to commence next quarter.



Comment:

Customer satisfaction measure to be created next quarter.


Project/Action 1.2 Develop a reference tool to enable identification of all community engagement processes being undertaken by the organisation


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Establishment of Community Engagement Register

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Consultations underway with IT Division to establish register and to investigate e-democracy options.

CITY LEADERSHIP


Project/Action 2.1 Continue to develop community engagement strategies

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of engagement strategies developed by target date Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment:

5 engagement strategies developed this quarter compared to 4 for the same quarter last year.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES

0

2

4

6

8


2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 2.2 Undertake a review of organisational compliance with the Community Engagement Policy

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of reviews undertaken Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment:

No reviews undertaken. Criteria developed this quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart 100% compliance with Policy Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment:

No reviews undertaken this quarter.


Project/Action 3.1 Develop a consistent approach for undertaking community surveys


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Process for undertaking community surveys developed by target date

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Discussions between internal and external relevant parties have been undertaken. A report to be presented to Executive Management Committee in 2nd quarter outlining a proposed approach to undertaking community surveys.

Project/Action 3.2 Conduct a community survey on the provision of Council services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Improved level of community satisfaction with Council’s services compared to previous survey results Resp Target Date CPR Jun 07

Comment:

The next Community Survey which is used to provide information for this measure will be conducted in 2007. The 2005 rating is 3.1 from a total of 5.0.

*

SATISFACTION WITH COUNCIL'S SERVICES

0

1

2

3

4

5

2005

CITY LEADERSHIP



Materials and Contracts 26 0 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 26 0 0 0



SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (26) 0 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (26) 0 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (26) 0 0 0


Community Survey 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Community Engagement

OPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






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CITY LEADERSHIP


Program: City Leadership Function: Partnerships

Project/Action 1.1 Undertake a review of strategic partnerships to ensure they are appropriate and add value to the organisation


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Review completed and recommendations implemented by target date

CFO Jun 07

Comment: The review of strategic partnerships and alliances is essential to the Charter of the Executive Management Committee.

Project/Action 1.2 Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key organisations including: University of Wollongong, Tourism Wollongong, Port Kembla Port Corporation and Illawarra Regional Development Board


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Partnerships maintained and developed EXEC Ongoing

Comment: Partnerships include University of Wollongong, Integral Energy, Bluescope Steel, Port Kembla Port Corporation, Illawarra Regional Development Board, IPAC, Wollongong City Gallery, Tourism Wollongong, Dept of State and Regional Development, Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, Southern Region SLSA Helicopter Service, and Australian Aerial Patrol. A business relationship was established with the Property Council Illawarra Chapter.

Project/Action 2.1 Support the Southern Councils Group


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Southern Councils Groups meetings attended CEO Ongoing

Comment: 3 meetings attended during this quarter.

Project/Action 2.2 Participate in Local Government Managers Association (LGMA) regional groups


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track LGMA regional group meetings attended CEO Ongoing

Comment: The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer attended the Local Government Managers Association NSW Annual Conference held at Port Macquarie during this quarter.

CITY LEADERSHIP



Other Expenses 193 193 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 193 193 0 0





Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 0 0 0 0



Black Opal Leadership Program 25 0 25 0 0 0 0 0

25 0 25 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

PartnershipsOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

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CITY LEADERSHIP


SCHEDULE 1

MAJOR VARIATIONS ($000s)(PROPOSED IN QCR)


Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs (68) 0 68 Refer to Strategic Planning Officer project

below for details.Material & Contracts (33) 0 33 West Dapto projects reduced to reflect

lower level of grant funds approved. Refer to Operational Projects below for details.

Add Operational Grants and Contributions Transferred from RA

0 (108) (108) Reduction in funding of $69k related to Operational Projects detailed below & $39k removal of S94A funding for S94 Assistant position no longer applicable.

Variation on Operational Activities (101) (108) (7)

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) Comments

Review of S94 Plans (28) 28 0 Transfer of budget & associated S94 funding to Traffic Function to support CBD Parking Strategy project that is critical to the review of the S94 plans.

Urban Design Strategy - Dapto 36 (36) Transfer of operational budget to cover project expenditure.

West Dapto Landscape & Cultural Heritage

(16) 16 0 Project expenditure reduced as a result of lower level of grant funds available.

West Dapto Governance System (25) 25 0 As above.Strategic Planning Officer (68) 68 Position already included in recurrent

budget. Additional funds no longer required.

Variation on Operational Projects (101) 69 32

City Leadership

Operational Activities

Operational Projects (included in operational activities above)

SCHEDULE 1


Corporate Strategy

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Various Minor Changes 12 0 (12)

RevenueProfit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 0 4,646 4,646 Profit on sale of the Rawson Street

Carpark finalised in July 2006, not included in the original budget.

Other Various Minor Changes 3 3Variation on Operational Activities 12 4,649 4,637


Deferred Debtor 6,000 (5,909) (91) Deferred payment arrangement for Rawson St carpark sale.

Variation on Operational Projects 6,000 (5,909) (91)

City Leadership



CITY LEADERSHIP


SCHEDULE 1


Communications


RevenueOther Various Minor Changes 0 11 11

Variation on Operational Activities 14 11 (3)

City Leadership


CITY LEADERSHIP


SCHEDULE 2

MOVEMENT DURING QUARTER ($000s)(FULLY FUNDED PROJECTS & REINTRODUCTION OF CARRYOVERS FROM 05/06)


Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 19 0 (19) Introduction of shared project offset by

recovery in internal charges.Material & Contracts 1,002 0 (1,002) Introduction of: carryover projects from

2005/06 & additonal fully funded projects, refer to operational projects for details.

Internal Charges 227 0 (227) As aboveOther Various Minor Changes 10 0 (10)

Revenue

Capital Grants and Contributions 0 600 600 S94A income now centralised in this Function. Previously shown in Development Assessment and Compliance Function.

Less Grants and ContributionsTransferred to RA

600 0 (600) Transfer to Restricted Asset. See above.


0 442 442 Grant funds associated with introduction of carryovers.

Variation on Operational Activities 658 1,042 384


Review Sect 94 Plans 28 (28) 0 Introduction of carryoverStruct. Plan -Land West Dapto 353 (150) (203) Introduction of carryover and additional

grant funds. Introduction of fully funded subproject for Post Development Flood Study $20k (DIPNR funding).

City Centre Revitalisation 175 (175) Introduction of carryoverIntegrated Plan for the City 209 (99) (110) Introduction of carryoverForeshore & CBD Linkage - Land Use Strat

20 (20) Introduction of carryover

Helensburgh Urban Capacity Analysis 21 (21) Introduction of carryover

West Dapto S94 Contribution Plan 135 (135) 0 Introduction of carryoverEmployment Lands Strategy 15 (15) 0 Introduction of fully funded project. DIPNR

funding.Escarpment Management Plan Implement

257 (257) Introduction of carryover.

S94 Administration (15) 14 1 Removal of S94 fully funded project on advice from S94 Planner.

Variation on Operational Projects 1,198 (413) (785)

City Leadership



CITY LEADERSHIP


SCHEDULE 2


Financial Strategy and Asset Management

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 141 0 (141) Introduction of carryover. Refer to

Operational Projects below for more details.



Asset Management Strategy 141 (141) Introduction of carryover.Variation on Operational Projects 141 0 (141)

City Leadership



SCHEDULE 2


Corporate Strategy

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Expenses 124 0 (124) Introduction of expenditure for

Soccer Relocation project, fully funded from grant.

Other Various Minor Changes (2) 0 2

RevenueAdd Operational Grants and Contributions Transferred from RA

0 121 121 Grants funds associated with Soccer Relocation project.



Soccer Relocation Project 121 (121) 0Introduction of fully funded project .

Variation on Operational Projects 121 (121) 0

City Leadership



SCHEDULE 2


Communications



City Leadership


DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT


PROGRAM: DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT The following is a review of the 1st quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Development Management Program. The Development Management Program incorporates the following functions:

- Development Assessment & Compliance;

- Certification; - Traffic Management.


• The development of capability for e-lodgement for development applications has commenced. The lodgement of Privately Certified applications is now available and will be incorporated into Council’s web site. Work will now continue to make other types of applications available.

• Selection of ten (10) successful heritage grant applications. The total dollar value of these grants is $30,000. Successful grant applicants will be notified and a press release will be issued during the next quarter.

• The Architectural Design Awards process commenced during this quarter.

• The number of Development Applications submitted during this quarter is 589 with a total value of $131,050,000 based on estimated costs of developments as costed on the Development Application form. The median processing time for development applications during this quarter was 37 days.

Project Summary

The Development Management program contains 8 projects that are being reported in a risk reporting format.

PROJECT SUMMARY

0

8

0Projects completed

Projects of low operationaland low financial risk andthat are on track

Projects with moderate orhigh risk and/or if theproject is delayed

As can be seen from the pie chart above, all 8 projects within the Development Management Program are on track and have low operational and financial risk. Peter Kofod Acting Group Manager Sustainability



Program: Development Management Function: Development Assessment & Compliance

Project/Action 1.1 Ensure environmental standards are maintained for BASIX requirements

Performance Indicator Progress Chart 100% of developments complying with BASIX requirements Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

*

DEVELOPMENTS COMPLYING WITH BASIX REQUIREMENT

020406080

100

Jul Aug Sep

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e

2006 Target

Project/Action 1.2 Provision of user friendly fact sheets to encourage and meet sustainability goals

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of fact sheets issued Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

*

FACT SHEETS ISSUED

0100200300400500600

Jul Aug Sep

Nu

mb

er

2006

Project/Action 2.1 Implement the City Centre Development Assessment Panel

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of developments considered by Panel Resp Target Date DAC Sep 06 (subject to LEP

adoption being on target) Comment:

This Project is no longer required. The initial draft City Centre LEP required the establishment of a Development Assessment Panel; however the current draft LEP does not require Council to set up this panel. Budget of $30,000 to be removed.




Project/Action 2.2 Implement the Major Developments Panel

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of developments considered by Panel Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Panel established September 2006. First meeting of panel to be held October 2006. No statistics available at this time.


Project/Action 2.3 Develop and implement a community and industry education program on the need for and benefits of an improved built environment


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Program developed by Dec 06 EH & DAC

Dec 06

Comment: Program scoping commenced. Program to be developed by December 2006.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of education programs delivered (eg BASIX, water, energy, built form) Resp Target Date DAC & EH Ongoing

Comment:

Educational programs have begun with the introduction of BASIX information on Council’s website.

*

EDUCATION PROGRAMS DELIVERED

0

20

40

Jul Aug Sep

Nu

mb

er

2006

Project/Action 2.4 Develop and implement an electronic development lodgement system


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Electronic lodgement system implemented by Dec 06

DAC &

DES

Dec 06

Comment: The lodgement of Privately Certified applications has been completed ahead of schedule. Work has now commenced on other application types.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Developments lodged electronically vs total number of developments lodged Resp Target Date DES & DAC Ongoing

Comment:

The development of electronic lodgement is underway with the initial development focused on privately certified applications. Some applications have been lodged as part of a pilot to test the operation.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS LODGED ELECTRONIC VS MANUAL

0100200300400500

Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06

Nu

mb

er

Lodged Electronically Lodged Manually

*



Project/Action 3.1 Determine development applications

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Development approvals determined within: − 40 days for those under delegated authority (subject to Informal Planning Conference/round table process) Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

MEDIAN PROCESSING TIMES FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS

WITHIN 40 DAYS

0

20

40

60

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4t Qtr

Days

2005/06 2006/07 Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Development approvals determined within: − 200 days for those determined by Council (subject to Informal Planning Conference/round table process) Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

1 Development Application was determined by Council during the quarter. This application related to the Dwyers site which was subject to an appeal. The number of days to determine this application includes the court appeal process timeframe.

*

DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS DETERMINED BY COUNCIL

0200400600800

1st Qtr 2ndQtr

3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

Days

2006 Target

Project/Action 3.2 Promote urban design and environmental initiatives through the architectural awards program


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Facilitate and co-ordinate the architectural awards program

DAC Nov 06

Comment: Award program commenced. Awards presented in November 2006. Funding for this project was carried over from 2005/06. This project is a biennial project.

Project/Action 3.3 Enforce environmental legislative controls for developments

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of complaints actioned within 5 working days Resp Target Date EH & DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMPLAINTS ACTIONED WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS

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100


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Complaints Target

*



Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of penalty infringement notices issued compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH & DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

PENALTY INFRINGEMENT NOTICES ISSUED

0

20

40

Jul Aug Sept

Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 4.1 Develop and implement a Local Grants Scheme for Heritage Properties

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of grants issued Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment:

Issuing of grants process has commenced and grant recipients identified. Grants will be issued progressively during the financial year.


Project/Action 4.2 Implement Council’s heritage program


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Projects completed within agreed timeframe CS Ongoing

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 4.3 Conduct a heritage management process improvement project to ensure efficient and productive practices


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Process improvement project completed and recommendations implemented by target date

CS Jun 07

Comment: Funding for this project was carried over from 2005/06.




Employee Costs 3,805 729 (47) 0Materials and Contracts 226 35 (5) 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 14 0 0 0Other Expenses 55 8 0 0Divisional Overheads (28) (5) 0 0Internal Charges 97 17 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 4,170 784 (52) 0


User Charges and Fees 2,657 655 10 0Other Revenues 6 2 0 0Grants - Operating 5 (2) 0 0

Revenues before Capital Amounts 2,669 655 10 0



NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,501) (128) 62 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R (5) 2 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 20 4 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (1,487) (123) 62 0


Architectural Design Awards 45 0 2 0 0 0 0 0Development Assessment Quality Review 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Local Grants Scheme Heritage Properties 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0City Centre Development Assessment Panel 30 0 0 0 (30) 0 0 0Heritage Process Review Implementation 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sandon Pt Cultural Heritage Assess Study 15 (15) 4 (4) 0 0 0 0Larkins Lane Aboriginal Heritage Study 0 0 18 0 25 0 0 0

130 (15) 24 (4) (5) 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed


Development Assessment and Compliance

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0500

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000


$000

's

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Project Expenditure

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



Program: Development Management Function: Certification

Project/Action 1.1 Certification and inspection meets industry standards

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Median processing times for construction certificates Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

*

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES MEDIAN PROCESSING TIME

0

10

20

30

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th QtrNu

mb

er

of

Days

2006 Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Median processing times for complying development certificates Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMPLYING DEVELOPMENTMEDIAN PROCESSING TIME

0

10

20

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th QtrNu

mb

er

of

Days

2006 Target

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart More than 50% of certificates undertaken by Council Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

July figure below target due to market demand.

CERTIFICATES UNDERTAKEN BY COUNCIL

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100

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e

2006 Target

*



Project/Action 1.2 Conduct initial investigations for complaints against private certifiers

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of complaints received compared to previous years Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMPLAINTS AGAINST PRIVATE CERTIFIERS

0

2

4

6

8

10

Jul Aug Sep

Nu

mb

er

2004 2005 2006

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of complaints requiring further Council intervention compared to previous years Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMPLAINTS AGAINST PRIVATE CERTIFIERS REQUIRING

COUNCIL INTERVENTION

0

2

4

6

Jul Aug Sep

Nu

mb

er

2004 2005 2006

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of complaints requiring referrals to the accreditation body (Department of Planning) compared to previous years Resp Target Date DAC Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMPLAINTS AGAINST PRIVATE CERTIFIERS REQUIRING

REFERRALS TO ACCREDITATION BODY

0

1

2

3

4

Jul Aug Sep

Nu

mb

er

2004 2005 2006




Employee Costs 557 111 0 0Divisional Overheads 29 6 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 586 117 0 0


User Charges and Fees 467 112 0 0






0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

CertificationOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

050

100150200250300350400450500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



Program: Development Management Function: Traffic Management

Project/Action 1.1 Prepare a Wollongong City Centre Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP)


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Completion of Plan by target date CS Jun 07

Comment: Brief is being prepared.

Project/Action 1.2 Undertake Local Area Traffic Management Studies

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Studies undertaken within the program Resp Target Date CS Sept 06

Comment:

• Dapto Access & Movement Study (final Part C Stage being finalised (75% complete).

• Wollongong Hospital/Garden Hill LATM carried over from 2005/06 (75% complete).

STUDIES UNDERTAKEN WITHIN THE PROGRAM

0

25

50

75

100


%

Dapto Woll Hospital/Garden Hill

Project/Action 1.3 Manage the Wollongong Traffic Committee to achieve enhanced traffic efficiency and safety

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Traffic Committee meetings held Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment:

One traffic committee meeting was scheduled per month during this quarter.

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD

0

1

2

Jul Aug Sep

Nu

mb

er

2006 Target

Project/Action 2005/06 CBD Integrated Bus & Traffic Management Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan completed to target date and to budget CS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2005/06 Port Kembla Port Freight Access Strategy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track CS Jun 07

Comment: Nil



Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Traffic Committee recommendations identified and endorsed by Council Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS VS

ENDORSEMENTS

01020304050


Nu

mb

er

Recommended Endorsed

Project/Action 2.1 Manage parking enforcement

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of parking infringements issued compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

PARKING INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED

0

200

400

600

800

1000

Jul Aug Sep

Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % parking complaints responded to within 5 working days Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

PARKING COMPLAINTS RESPONDED TO WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS

0

20

40

60

80

100

Jul Aug Sep

Perc

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2005/06 2006/07



Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of parking infringements issued vs $ value of income received Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

September data not available from the Infringement Bureau at time of data input into the Quarterly Corporate Review.

PARKING INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED VS RECEIVED

020406080

100120

Jul-06 Aug-06

$0

00

's

Issued Received

Project/Action 3.1 Implement the goals identified in the integrated Transport Strategy, “Moving Together 2004”

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of goals addressed Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment:

• Railway Station Masterplan – completed and reported to Council, based around strategies in this document.

• Parking strategy to be completed next quarter.

TRANSPORT STRATEGY GOALS ADDRESSED

0

1

2

1st Qtr

Nu

mb

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*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of actions undertaken Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment:

A number of studies are currently being undertaken which are in the context of the “Moving Together” document. These studies include Dapto Town Centre/West Dapto, Railway Station Masterplan, City Centre Revitalisation (Access & Movement) Study, Corrimal Town Centre Access & Movement Study.

TRANSPORT STRATEGY ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN

02468

10

1st Qtr

Nu

mb

er

*



Project/Action 3.2 Continue to refine and update the hierarchy of roads identified in Council’s E-View system

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of updates made to the road hierarchy layer within the system Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment:

Updating expected later in year as local area studies finalised, including Corrimal Town Centre Access & Movement Study and Dapto Town Centre Access & Movement Study.





Employee Costs 906 194 (10) 0Materials and Contracts 544 77 2 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 9 2 0 0Other Expenses 3 1 0 0Divisional Overheads 2 2 0 0Internal Charges 61 22 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,526 297 (8) 0


User Charges and Fees 111 5 0 0Other Revenues 1,105 238 0 0Grants - Operating 102 (6) 0 0Contributions - Operating 14 1 0 0




Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R (117) (1) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 152 12 13 0



LATM Wollongong Feasibilty Study 0 0 2 0 15 0 0 0CBD Parkg Strategy Sect 94 0 0 15 0 28 (28) 0 0

DCP - Wollongong Cycleway Plan 2 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0Roads Safety Strategic Plan 10 (8) 0 0 0 0 0 0Speed Management Strategy 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0CBD Integrated Bus & Traffic Mgt Plan 58 (17) 29 (8) 0 0 0 0Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan -CBD 60 (30) 0 0 0 0 0 0Road Safety Officer Secondment To RTA 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0Wollongong Hospital/Garden Hill LATM 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 0Port Kembla Port Freight Access Strategy 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

173 (55) 50 (3) 43 (28) 0 0


Safety Around Schools - RTA Projects 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Tfr to Community Safety Reserve 136 0 34 0 0 0 0 0

176 0 34 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Traffic ManagementOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0200400600800

1,0001,2001,4001,6001,800


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



SCHEDULE 1



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs (47) 0 47 Transfer of position from DAC to

Corporate Support program - Infrastucture, Programming, Design & Support funtion for LIS administrtion role.

Material & Contracts (5) 0 5 $25K introduction of Larkins Lane project (refer below for details), offset by $30K removal of City Centre Development Assessment Panel project (refer below for details)

RevenueOther Various Minor Changes 0 10 10Variation on Operational Activities (52) 10 62


City Centre Development Assessment Panel

(30) 30 Project no longer required to be undertaken

Larkins Lane Aboriginal Study 25 (25) Introduction of budget required to complete study.


Development Management



SCHEDULE 1


Traffic Management

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Minor Variations (9) 9RevenueAdd Operational Grants and Contributions Transferred from RA

0 13 13$28K Refer To Operational Projects Below. ($13K) Adjust Road Safety program budget to bring it into line with RTA funding for 2006/07.

Variation on Operational Activities (9) 13 22


Wollongong LGA Feasibility Studies 15 (15) Introduction of recurrent budget not included in the 2006/07 original budget.

CBD Parking Strategy 28 (28) 0 Transfer of budget from the Strategic City Planning function project : Review Of S94 Plans. Information from CBD Parking Strategy project required by S94 Planner.

Variation on Operational Projects 43 (28) (15)






SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 69 0 (69) $56K Introduction of carryovers &

$13K introduction of additional funding - refer to Operational Projects below for details

RevenueCapital Grants and Contributions 0 (600) (600) S94 income has now been

centralised in the Strategic City Planning Function.


(600) 0 600 Reduction in transfer to Restricted Asset. See above.


0 14 14Funding associated with introduction of carryover, refer to project below.



Architectural Design Awards 45 (45) Introduction of carryover Heritage Process Review Implementation

10 (10) Introduction of carryover

Sandon Pt Cultural Heritage Assess Study

14 (14) 0 Introduction of carryover & $13K of additional grant funding.







SCHEDULE 2


Traffic Management

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 113 0 (113) Introduction of carryovers, refer to

Operational Projects below for details


0 25 25 External funding associated with carryovers, refer to project details below.



DCP - Wollongong Cycleway Plan 2 (1) (1) Introduction of carryovers.Roads Safety Strategic Plan 10 (8) (2) Introduction of carryovers.Speed Management Strategy 7 (7) Introduction of carryovers.CBD Integrated Bus & Traffic Mgt Plan 58 (17) (41) Introduction of carryovers.

Wollongong Hospital/Garden Hill LATM

10 (10) Introduction of carryovers.

Port Kembla Port Freight Access Strategy

25 (25) Introduction of carryovers.



Safety Around Schools - RTA Projects 40 (40) Introduction of carryovers.Variation on Capital Projects 40 0 (40)

Capital Projects (not included in operational activities)




ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION


PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION

The following is a review of the 1St quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Environment & Conservation Program. The Environment & Conservation Program incorporates the following functions:

- Natural Area Management;

- Environmental Assessment;

- Environmental Education;

- Floodplain & Stormwater Management;

- Waste Management;

- Public Health.


• 4 grants valued at $4,300,000 submitted to the NSW Government Urban Sustainability Program. A further 9 grants valued at $93,000 submitted to the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority Estuary and Coastal Lakes Incentives Program for vegetation restoration projects.

• A celebration and presentation event was held for the 16 schools that had completed the Eco-Citizens program, conducted in conjunction with the Illawarra Environmental Education Centre. 16 schools participated in:

- a school excursion to Mt Keira Rainforest;

- 2 days in-school education focusing on sustainability issues (biodiversity, energy, water and waste);

- the development and implementation of an environmental project by students, in line with the Schools Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).

• The Saving Water in Asian Restaurants project was launched. This project is being undertaken in conjunction with the Ethnic Communities Council (ECC) as part of the water efficiency in hospitality component of the Sustainability in the Workplace Program. The ECC received $391,000 from the NSW Water Savings Fund to work with Asian restaurants in Wollongong, Hurstville and Kogarah. Council will support 3 restaurants in Wollongong, each of which will potentially save 5kL/day (or 780kL/year for all 3) by converting their conventional wok stoves to waterless woks.

• Enforcement Procedure and Fact Sheet developed for the enforcement of Solid Fuel Heaters.

• World Environment Day activities conducted during this quarter.

• Planet Ark National Tree Day activities hosted at Greenhouse Park.

• During the quarter aerators and access pontoons were installed in the new leachate ponds at Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot. The installation of the aerators has significantly reduced ammonia levels within the leachate prior to its final processing through the ammonia reduction plant.



Project Summary

The Environment & Conservation Program contains 28 projects that are being reported in a risk reporting format.

PROJECT SUMMARY

0

27

1 Projects completed



As can be seen from the pie chart above, 27 projects within the Environment & Conservation Program are on track and have low operational and financial risk, and the 1 project listed below has been delayed:

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70 Whytes Gully waste disposal depot – Install liner

Peter Kofod Acting Group Manager Sustainability



Target = 50

Program: Environment & Conservation Function: Natural Area Management

Project/Action 1.1 Develop the Wollongong Natural Resource Management Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan completed by target date EH Jun 07

Comment: • Vegetation ground truthing study completed. • Strategic weed management plan completed. • Field work for riparian condition survey completed. • Final report due mid December 2006.

Project/Action 2.1 Repair Coledale Beach Seawall and undertake dunal restoration/landscaping


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Works completed on time and within budget RNR Jun 07

Comment: Scope of Coastal Management project adjusted to reflect available funds.

Project/Action 2.2 Manage the conservation and restoration of natural areas on Community Land through Bushcare and other initiatives

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Comparison of number of sites under rehabilitation compared to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMPARISON OF SITES UNDER REHABILITATION

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qr

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of events/seminars held compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

NUMBER OF EVENTS/SEMINARS HELD

0

50

100

150

200

250


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07



Performance Indicator Progress Chart Programs utilising corporate sponsorship compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

A total of 22 sites are operating with corporate/external funding.

SITES WITH CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

0

10

20

30


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Comparison of volunteer labour hours to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

A total of 5,406 hours volunteered during the 1st quarter.

COMPARISON OF VOLUNTEER LABOUR HOURS

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

1st Qtr 2ns Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 2.3 Coordinate coastal dune management and restoration works

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of action requests received, in progress and completed Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

A total of 3 action requests received in addition to routine scheduled work. Nil action requests in progress.

COMPARISION OF ACTION REQUESTS

0

2

4

6

8

10

2005/06 2006/07

Recevied In progress Completed

Project/Action 2.4 Finalise restoration strategy for Waniora Point Bulli


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Strategy completed by target date RNR Jun 07

Comment: Final draft report due February 2007.



Project/Action 3.1 Assist in progressing the provision of walking trails in conjunction with National Parks and Wildlife Service: Bulli Tops/Sublime Point/Forest Walk/Gibson Track and Mt Keira track links


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Facilitate the development of walking trails RNR Ongoing

Comment: Highlights include: a route for an escarpment length walking track extending between Otford and Mt Kembla; a more comprehensive, better connected network with links to other tourist facilities, transport and suburban Illawarra; interpreted loop walks suited to families, groups and the mobility impaired; links to Royal National Park and Kellys Falls; links to Council tourist facilities on the escarpment; Council's assistance is sought to integrate NPWS facilities with those on Council lands (eg. track heads, signage, promotion).

Project/Action 3.2 Research opportunities for grant funding to develop walking tracks

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of grant funding obtained vs $ value of submissions made Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

No walking trail grant submissions completed to date.


Project/Action 4.1 Leverage State and Federal Governments for grant funding

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of grant funding obtained vs $ value of submissions made Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

• 4 Urban Sustainability grant applications were submitted and 9 applications submitted under the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (SRCMA) Estuary and Coastal Lakes Incentives Program.

• The grant applications are due to be determined by December 2006.

COUNCIL, GRANT AND TOTAL DOLLARS COMMITTED TO FUND

0

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000


Do

llars

$ value applications $ value received

Project/Action 4.2 Undertake Biodiversity, Sustainability and Water Education Programs identified in the Environment Fund


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Annual Environment Fund Program completed EH Jun 08

Comment: Environment Fund project progressing to schedule. Refer to natural Area Management budget for list of specific projects.




Employee Costs 840 228 0 0Materials and Contracts 1,433 107 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 9 5 0 0Other Expenses 56 20 0 0Divisional Overheads 5 1 0 0Internal Charges 17 8 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 2,361 368 0 0










W'gong City Natural Resource Mgmt Plan 73 0 8 0 0 0 0 0EF9 - Vegetation Improvement 34 (34) 6 (6) 0 0 0 0EF20 - Wetland Improvement 14 (9) 4 (2) 0 0 0 0EF32 - Weir Removal 12 (5) 5 0 0 0 0 0EF68 - Water Quality Monitoring 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0EF69 - Water Quality Education Officer 240 0 18 0 0 0 0 0EF59 - Bushcare - Threatened Species 157 (7) 36 0 0 0 0 0EF60 - Threatened Species 40 0 3 0 0 0 0 0EF61 - River Rehab 27 (10) 15 (6) 0 0 0 0EF62 - Native Vegetation 109 (25) 11 (2) 0 0 0 0

EF63 - Estuary/Wetland Program 55 (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0EF73 - Industry/Business Sustainability 444 0 1 0 0 0 0 0EF74 - Sustainability Education Officer 81 0 32 0 0 0 0 0Community Funded Projects 104 0 14 0 0 0 0 0Willow & Coral Tree Removal 52 (22) 31 (13) 0 0 0 0EF72 - Russell Vale Mine Water ReUse 27 0 2 0 0 0 0 0EF64 - Stormwater Trtmnt Device - Maint. 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Wollongong Greenhouse Park Coordinator 25 0 5 0 0 0 0 0Puckey's Estate Threatened Veg Rest. 29 (29) 0 0 0 0 0 0Sydney Water Vegetation Maintenance 5 (5) 0 0 0 0 0 0

1,551 (150) 191 (29) 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Natural Area Management


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000




Budget


0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual






Water Laboratory Improvements 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Corrimal Sand Dunes - Coastal Mgmt Progr 65 (65) 4 0 0 0 0 0

Coledale Beach Seawall & Dune Restoratn 200 (100) 20 0 (100) 100 0 0

EF10 - Install Online Pollution 80 (40) 0 0 0 0 0 0 EF33 - Pollution Trap Install 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 EF12 - Rehabilitation of Creek 30 (10) 7 (2) 0 0 0 0 EF58 - Riparian Rehabilitation 32 (25) 24 (19) 0 0 0 0

Waniora Point, Bulli Embellishment S94 30 (30) 0 0 0 0 0 0

EF65 - Stormwater Treatment Devices 250 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

EF70 - Sportfield Irrigation 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

745 (270) 58 (21) (100) 100 0 0





Program: Environment & Conservation Function: Environmental Assessment

Project/Action 1.1 Coordinate the implementation of actions required from the State of the Environment Report


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Number of actions implemented EH Ongoing

Comment: All actions identified in the State of the Environment are included in the Corporate Plan and these are being progressively implemented as per the Corporate Plan.

Project/Action 1.2 Develop and undertake an annual Bio-indicator/Water Quality Monitoring Program


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Bio-indicator/water quality monitoring program developed by December 06

EH Dec 06

Comment: Planning of bio-indicator monitoring program underway and is on schedule.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Monitoring completed to schedule EH Ongoing

Comment: Review of 36 sites water quality data underway.

Project/Action 2.1 Undertake industrial premises audits

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Industrial premises audited compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Comment: Staff have not yet been replaced within the Section. Recruitment Action is in progress.

INDUSTRIAL PREMISES AUDITED

020406080

100120


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 2.2 Investigate illegal vegetation clearance

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of complaints actioned within 5 working days compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

No illegal clearing complaints were received during this quarter.

ILLEGAL VEGETATION COMPLAINTS RESPONDED TO WITHIN 5

WORKING DAYS

0

50

100


Perc

en

tag

e

2005/06 2006/07



Project/Action 2.3 Investigate pollution incidence

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of complaints actioned within 5 working days compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

POLLUTION INCIDENTS RESPONDED TO WITHIN 5

WORKING DAYS

0

50

100


Perc

en

tag

e

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 3.1 Develop a Riparian Corridor Policy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Policy developed by target date EH Jun 07

Comment: Consultants engaged – Draft report on stage 1 of the project received and being reviewed.

Project/Action 3.2 Obtain grant funding for projects identified in Estuary Management Plan

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of grant funding obtained vs $ value of submissions made Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

• 6 grant applications submitted to Department of Natural Resources Estuary and Coastal Program.

• The grant applications are due to be determined by December 2006.

OBTAIN GRANT FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN ESTUARY MANAGEMENT

PLAN

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000


$s

$ value applications $ value receivedTotal received

Project (2004/05) Development of a Water Tank DCP


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track DCP developed by target date EH Dec 06

Comment: Draft submitted to Development Assessment Compliance and Strategic Divisions for comment. Report to be put to Council on 6 November.



Project/Action 4.1 Administer and educate the community in relation to the Wollongong Tree Management Order

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Tree Management Order requests approved/refused compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

A total of 382 Tree Management Order applications processed during the 1st quarter.

COMPARISON OF APPROVED/REFUSED TMO REQUESTS

0

100

200

300

400

500

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Applications Approved Applications Refused

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of breaches issued compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

Education and awareness campaigns having a positive effect as evidenced by the downward trend in convicted breaches of the Tree Management Order.

COMPARISON OF BREACHES ISSUED

0

10

20


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07




Employee Costs 992 211 0 0Materials and Contracts 35 8 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 39 10 0 0Other Expenses 154 10 0 0Divisional Overheads 20 5 0 0Internal Charges 37 5 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,276 249 0 0






Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R 0 0 0 0



Bio Indicators 107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Environmental Assessment


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0200400600800

1,0001,2001,4001,6001,800


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250

300


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

-500

50100150200250300350400


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



Program: Environment & Conservation Function: Environmental Education

Project/Action 1.1 Develop and implement educational programs to promote sustainability to the community through resource conservation and waste reduction

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of education sessions conducted Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Includes 130 sessions from World Environment Day deferred from June.

EDUCATION SESSIONS CONDUCTED

0

100

200


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of participants Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

0

1000

2000

3000


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Greater than 75% satisfaction with education sessions Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Customer satisfaction will be reported in 4th quarter.


Project/Action 1.2 Educate business to promote sustainability in the reduction of water, energy and other natural resources

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of education sessions conducted Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

EDUCATION SESSIONS CONDUCTED

0

2

4

6


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07



Project/Action 2.1 Undertake the annual Rise & Shine Sustainable Environment Program

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of community clean-ups undertaken Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Spring Campaign launched 1 September 2006.

NUMBER OF COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS

0

10

20

30

40


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of community groups participating compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

2006/07 data will be provided at 2nd quarter.

GROUPS PARTICIPATING

0

50

100

150

2005/06 2006/07

Nu

mb

er

1st Qtr

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Tonnage of litter collected compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS TONNAGE

0

10

20

30


To

nn

ag

e

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07



Project/Action 2.2 Develop and deliver educational programs at Greenhouse Park

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of events/seminars held compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

There was one major event held during the 1st quarter which was the Planet Ark National Tree Day celebrations and planting. This involved planting 200 trees, educational environmental theatre and a sausage sizzle by the Lions Club. Other sponsors were Horizon Credit Union, AMP and Wollongong Toyota.

GREENHOUSE PARK EVENTS

0

1

2

1st Qtr 2nd Qt 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Corporate partnerships compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

Wollongong Rotary Club is the ongoing corporate partner at Greenhouse Park.

COMPARISON OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

0

1

2


2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Comparison of volunteer labour hours to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

There was a total of 2,362 volunteer hours contributed to Greenhouse Park during the 1st quarter. These were drawn from Conservation Volunteers Australia and Volunteering Illawarra.

COMPARISON OF VOLUNTEER LABOUR HOURS

100

600

1100

1600

2100

2600


2005/06 2006/07



Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of participants Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

There were 14 regular volunteers at Greenhouse Park during the 1st quarter working two days per week.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

0

10

20


2006/07

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Greater than 75% satisfaction with education sessions Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment:

The formal education program is currently under development and will be implemented during the 3rd quarter.


Project/Action 2005/06 Greenhouse Park - Interpretation Centre


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR June 07

Comment: Shade structure installed. Paving and drainage underway. Landscaping and composting toilet to be installed.

Project/Action 3.1 Implement projects to reduce Council’s consumption of water, energy and other natural resources

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of projects implemented Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

$94,000 has been carried over from 2005/06 for this project.

PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED

0

7

14


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*



Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of savings made per project Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

AVERAGE $ VALUE OF SAVINGS PER PROJECT

0

50,000

100,000


Doll

ars

2006/07

*




Employee Costs 612 134 0 0Materials and Contracts 298 19 12 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 1 0 0 0Other Expenses 155 8 (12) 0Divisional Overheads 13 3 0 0Corporate Overheads 193 48 0 0Internal Charges 11 8 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,282 221 0 0


Contributions - Operating 182 1 0 0




Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R 0 (1) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 0 1 0 0



Sustainable Resource Projects 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sustainability Program 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Greenhouse Park - Interpretation Ctr 29 (29) 10 (10) 0 0 0 0

29 (29) 10 (10) 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Environmental Education


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



Program: Environment & Conservation Function: Floodplain & Stormwater Management

Project/Action 1.1 Undertake catchment management discussions with the Department of Planning, Department of Natural Resources, the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority, Lake Illawarra Authority and the Department of Conservation

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of meetings attended Resp Target Date EH & DES Ongoing

Comment:

• Meetings held with DNR and LIA to discuss grant proposals (EH).

• Attendance at the Lake Illawarra Authority (LIA) meeting (EH).

• Meetings held with DNR on Flood Mitigation Grants (DES).

CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS

0

5

10

J A S

Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*

Project/Action 2.1 Prepare Fairy/Cabbage Tree Creek Management Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan completed by target date DES Nov 07

Comment: The flood study phase is almost complete and major work effort is now being focused on the determination of flood damages and assessment of flood mitigation options.

Project/Action 2.2 Prepare Mullet Creek Management Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan completed by target date DES Dec 07

Comment: Design flood modelling has been completed and preliminary flood extents and levels have been provided by consultant. Floor level information has been captured. The determination of potential flood damages and assessment of flood mitigation options is currently being undertaken. Preliminary flood mitigation options will be presented to the Floodplain Management Committee in early November 2006.

Project/Action 2.3 Prepare Collins Creek Management Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan completed by target date DES Jun 08

Comment: Council endorsed the tender recommendation on 24 July 2006 and the process of signing a contract and briefing Lyall & Associates has commenced. The consultant is currently reviewing background information and will be meeting with the Floodplain Management Committee late October 2006.

Project/Action 2.4 Implementation of Towradgi Creek Flood Mitigation scheme


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Successful implementation of plan DES Ongoing

Comment: Debris control structure upstream of Northern Distributor – construction of the works has now been completed. Railway Street culvert upgrade – detailed design of the culvert upgrade works is being undertaken. Colgong Crescent Footbridge - currently assessing options for adding vertical privacy screens to the footbridge structure.



Project/Action 2.5 Implementation Hewitt’s Creek Flood Mitigation scheme


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: Lachlan Street culvert inlet improvements – detailed design documentation has now been finalised.

Project/Action 2.6 Implementation of Minnegang Creek Flood Mitigation scheme


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: Properties are being purchased as funds become available.

Project/Action 2.7 Acquire properties in accordance with Floodplain Management Plans


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Properties purchased in accordance with grants DES Ongoing

Comment: A number of properties have been purchased in the previous quarter, however nil properties have been purchased during this quarter.

Project (2005/06) Develop Floodplain Management Plan for Lake Illawarra


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan developed by target date DES Jun 07

Comment: Additional investigations are to be undertaken regarding climate change impacts prior to completing study and management plan.

Project (2005/06) Preparation of Dam Safety Emergency Management Plans


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plans prepared by target date DES Jun 07

Comment: Draft Dambreak Study Report, Dam Safety Emergency Plan, and Operations and Maintenance Manual for one of four basins have been reviewed by various stakeholders and are currently being updated. This project has funding carried over from 2005/06.

Project/Action 2005/06 Flood Education


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


DES Ongoing

Comment: Nil



Project/Action 3.1 Pursue funding opportunities to implement stormwater management plans

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of funding obtained vs $ value of submissions made Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

• $2m Urban Sustainability Grant (Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama) - stormwater reuse and WSUD Project Thomas Dalton Park.

• $250,000 Urban Sustainability Grant – stormwater reuse project JJ Kelly Park.

The grant applications are due to be determined by December 2006.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANS - FUNDING

0

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000


Dol

lars

$ value applications $ value received

Project/Action 3.2 Implement stormwater management projects in accordance with funding availability

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of works completed Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

• Initial design of Stormwater Quality Improvement Device (SQID) at four sites underway due to be completed by December 2006 (EH).

• Design work for stormwater system at The Drive, Stanwell Park underway due to be completed by December 2006 (DES).

• No funding has been spent as projects are still in the initial design phase and no construction activity has yet occurred (EH).


Project/Action 4.1 Develop a scheduled maintenance program for our urban drainage network


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Program developed by target date WS Jun 07

Comment: Pilot project areas have been selected and a schedule of works for pit cleaning has been completed in preparation for a contract for a vacuum truck contractor to undertake works. A preliminary list of maintenance tasks for stormwater assets in the pilot project areas has been developed and is being reviewed.




Employee Costs 1,372 389 0 0Materials and Contracts 1,241 71 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 133 2 0 0Divisional Overheads 33 4 0 0Internal Charges 96 22 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 2,874 488 0 0


Rates and Annual Charges 1,661 1,666 0 0Other Revenues 6 2 0 0Grants - Operating 218 0 0 0

Revenues before Capital Amounts 1,885 1,668 0 0

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (989) 1,181 0 0


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 1,678 1,233 0 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R(4,545) (1,718) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 490 20 0 0



Flood Education 32 (32) 0 0 0 0 0 0Dam Safety Emergency Mgmt Plans 21 0 4 0 0 0 0 0Horsley Ponds Maintenance 119 (119) 0 0 0 0 0 0Stormwater Operational Management 61 (61) 7 0 0 0 0 0Stormwater Asset Management System 250 (250) 13 (13) 0 0 0 0

Flood Education School Program 29 (29) 11 (7) 0 0 0 0

512 (490) 35 (20) 0 0 0 0


Anama St F. Meadow VP 1,677 (1,178) 18 (18) 0 0 0 0 Collins Creek FPMS 100 (67) 3 (2) 0 0 0 0 Allans Creek FPMS 10 (7) 2 0 0 0 0 0 Mullet Creek FPMS 100 (67) 10 (7) 0 0 0 0 Fairy/Cabb Tree Creek FPMS 100 (67) 0 0 0 0 0 0

* Fairy Creek FMW - Crawford Ave 63 (42) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Floodplain Management Works 1,236 (824) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Burringbar St, Dapto - VPS 470 (400) 0 0 0 0 0 0

*Coledale Beach Seawall & Dune Restoratn 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Lachlan St - Culvert Modifications 76 (50) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Minnegang Ck VP 30 (20) 17 (11) 0 0 0 0 Towradgi Ck VP 770 (629) 1 0 0 0 0 0 Railway St - Culvert Upgrade 1,258 (839) 32 (21) 0 0 0 0

*Lemrac Ave - Culvert & Overflow Works 350 (233) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Colgong Cres - Footbridge Replacement 23 (15) 0 0 25 (25) 0 0

Railway St - Debris Control Structure 4 0 13 0 13 0 0 0

Stormwater Quantity Management 731 (731) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Stormwater Quality Management 300 (300) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Stormwater Infrastructure Restore & Repl 200 (200) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lawrence Hargrave Drive- Culvert Replace 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

8,296 (5,669) 97 (60) 38 (25) 0 0

Annual Proposed


Floodplain and Stormwater Management

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0200400600800

1,0001,2001,4001,6001,8002,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



Program: Environment & Conservation Function: Waste Management

Project/Action 1.1 Provide efficient and environmentally effective domestic garbage, recycling, green waste and annual clean-up services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Waste collected in kg per service compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Little variation has occurred over the past three years in the kg per service of domestic waste collected per household.

DOMESTIC WASTE COLLECTED

02468

1012


Kg

p

er

Serv

ice

04/05 05/06 06/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Recycling collected in kg per service compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Little variation has occurred over the past three years in the kg per service collected of recycling material collected per household.

RECYCLING COLLECTED

0

5

10

15


Kg

per

Serv

ice

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Green waste collected in kg per service compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Little variation has occurred over the past three years in the kg per service collected of kerbside greenwaste material collected per household.

KERBSIDE GREENWASTE SERVICE COLLECTION

0

10

20

30


kg

/S

erv

ice

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07



Performance Indicator Progress Chart Participation rate for the green waste collection service compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

The participation rate for greenwaste collection varies on a seasonal basis, however, there is little variation on a monthly basis in relation to the previous two years.

1.1 GREENWASTE COLLECTION SERVICE PARTICIPATION RATE

0

20

40

60

80


Perc

en

tag

e

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Participation rate for the recycling collection service compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

There is very little variation in the participation rate for the recycling service.

RECYCLING SERVICEPARTICIPATION RATE

0

50

100


Perc

en

tag

e

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Tonnage of material collected with the annual clean-up service compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

The trends for annual clean-up tonnages follow a similar pattern to the previous two years.

ANNUAL CLEAN-UP SERVICE

0

1000

2000


Cu

mu

lati

ve T

on

nes

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07



Project/Action 2.1 Promote commercial and industrial recycling

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Commercial and industrial premises utilising the recycling services compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PREMISES UTILISING THE RECYCLING

SERVICE

0

200

400

600


Num

ber

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 3.1 Participate in the regional waste management network


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Meetings attended EH Ongoing

Comment: Options paper on Regional Waste opportunities presented to Southern Council’s General Meeting in July 2006.

Project/Action 4.1 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot – Install Liner


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Completion of liner installation within timeframe and budget

EH Oct 06

Comment: Site prepared and gravel drainage layer emplaced. Liner installation scheduled to commence during November. Revised target date is February 2007.

Project/Action 4.2 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot – Construct Dual Weighbridge


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Weighbridge constructed within timeframe and budget

EH Jul 07

Comment: Development consent issued. Detailed construction drawings and specifications currently being finalised by Maunsells- Consultant Engineer.

Project/Action 4.3 Whytes Gully Waste Disposal Depot – Develop New Amenities Facility


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Amenities constructed within timeframe and budget

EH Jul 07

Comment: Arrangements currently being made with Works and Services Division for the reconnection of power and water supply to the new amenities facility. Scope of works for refurbishment of the new amenities facility has been finalised.

Project/Action 4.4 Conversion of SWERF building to waste receival and transfer station for domestic customers


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Completion of transfer station conversion within timeframe and budget

EH Jul 08

Comment: Preliminary design concept plans currently being prepared by Maunsells Consulting Engineers.



Project/Action 5.1 Undertake street and gutter cleaning operations

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of litter complaints compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

The number of litter complaints received on a monthly basis shows little variation to the previous year.

NUMBER OF LITTER COMPLAINTS

0

10

20

30

40

50


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07




Employee Costs 3,021 750 0 0Borrowing Costs 1,525 381 0 0Materials and Contracts 10,263 2,548 217 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 1,401 371 0 0Other Expenses 2,346 580 0 0Divisional Overheads 16 4 0 0Corporate Overheads 523 148 0 0Internal Charges 929 187 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 20,026 4,969 217 0


Rates and Annual Charges 14,547 3,649 3 0User Charges and Fees 4,117 806 7 0Other Revenues 201 6 0 0Grants - Operating 473 118 0 0








Sulo Bins - Public Areas 50 (50) 7 (7) 0 0 0 0Whytes Gully Remediation Discount 2,304 0 331 0 0 0 0 0Helensburgh Waste Remediation Discount 352 0 51 0 0 0 0 0

2,707 (50) 388 (7) 0 0 0 0


Leachate Treatment Plant 0 0 8 0 8 (8) 0 0

Whytes Gully Capital Works Program 1,404 (1,404) 179 (75) (42) 42 0 0

Transfer from Waste Reserve 0 0 0 0 0 (106) 0 0

Helensburgh Waste CT - Trf to Restricted 299 0 75 0 0 0 0 0

Whtyes Gully Waste Ct - Trf to Restricte 1,924 0 481 0 0 0 0 0

Builders Waste Facility - Trf to Restric 199 0 50 0 0 0 0 0

Whytes Gully Capital 0 0 2 0 1 (1) 0 0

Helensburgh Waste Depot Capital 0 0 40 0 34 (34) 0 0 Whytes Gully - Liner Installation 200 (200) 0 0 7 (7) 0 0 Whytes Gully - Dual Weigbridge 600 (600) 1 (1) 0 0 0 0

Whytes Gully- SWERF to Transfer Station 500 (500) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Whytes Gully - New Amenities Facility 80 (80) 0 0 0 0 0 0

5,206 (2,784) 836 (76) 8 (115) 0 0

Annual Proposed

Waste ManagementOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


02,0004,0006,0008,000

10,00012,00014,00016,00018,00020,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



Program: Environment & Conservation Function: Public Health

Project/Action 1.1 Investigate health complaints

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of health complaints actioned within 14 days compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

100% of health complaints were actioned within 14 days.

HEALTH COMPLAINTS

0

50

100

J A S O N D J F M S M J

Perc

en

tag

e

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of notices issued for health complaints compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

NOTICES ISSUED FOR HEALTH COMPLAINTS

0

10

20


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 1.2 Undertake cooling tower inspections

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Cooling towers inspected Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COOLING TOWERS INSPECTED

0

50

100

150

200

250


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07



Project/Action 1.3 Undertake inspections of food premises in accordance with legislative standards

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Food premises classified and inspected Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

FOOD PREMISES INSPECTED

0

50

100

150

200


Nu

mb

er

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 1.4 Implement health promotion programs and initiatives

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Premises accredited with the FoodSafe program compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

PREMISES ACCREDITED UNDER THE FOODSAFE PROGRAM

0

20

40

60

80


Nu

mb

er

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Food handlers trained under Council’s FoodSafe program compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

FOOD HANDLERS TRAINED UNDER THE FOODSAFE PROGRAM

0

500

1000


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07



Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of health promotion initiatives conducted compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

The September data includes promotional activities and state level strategic meetings that Council is undertaking with NSW Health. This additional data has been included to reflect that we are promoting Wollongong in State level reviews of activities such as legionella control, particular food class inspection standards, and skin penetration.

NUMBER OF HEALTH PROMOTIONS CONDUCTED

0

5

10


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 2.1 Undertake registration of companion animals

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Companion animals registered compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

COMPANION ANIMALS REGISTERED

0

200

400


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 2.2 Undertake enforcement activities in accordance with the Companion Animals Management Act

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of penalty infringement notices issued compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

The increase in infringement notices during September is due to process efficiencies.

ENFORCEMENT CCA ACT - NUMBER OF PENALTY INFRINGEMENT NOTICES

ISSUED

0

50

100


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07



Project/Action 2.3 Manage companion animals off-leash areas

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of penalty infringement notices issued compared to previous years Resp Target Date EH Ongoing

Comment:

No penalty infringement notices were issued during 1st quarter. Priority will be given to enforcement of other public spaces, however off-leash enforcement will occasionally occur in regard to picking up after animals.

OFFLEASH AREAS - NUMBER OF PENALTY INFRINGEMENT NOTICES

ISSUED

0

5

10


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

Project/Action 2.4 Liaise with RSPCA on service delivery options for the Animal Shelter


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Fee for service arrangement with RSPCA agreed by target date

EH Jun 07

Comment: Draft contract completed.




Employee Costs 1,263 278 2 0Materials and Contracts 226 30 11 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 14 2 0 0Other Expenses 44 6 (5) 0Divisional Overheads (58) (15) 0 0Internal Charges 59 8 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,548 310 8 0




SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (1,030) (291) (8) 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,030) (291) (8) 0



Draft Companion Animals Mgt Plan 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Animal Welfare League 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 0Dog Registration Staffing 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0RSPCA Animal Shelter 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

67 0 1 0 8 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Public HealthOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0200400600800

1,0001,2001,4001,6001,800


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

(100)

0

100

200

300

400

500

600


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual



SCHEDULE 1




Coledale Beach Seawall & Dune Resto (100) 100 0 Revision of project budget due to anticipated funding not eventuating.

Variation on Capital Projects (100) 100 0


Environment and Conservation

SCHEDULE 1



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 12 0 (12)

Budget Moved from Other Expenses to align with actual expenditure

Other Expenses (12) 0 12 Budget Moved to Materials & Contracts to align with actual expenditure

Variation on Operational Activities 0 0 0



SCHEDULE 1




Colgong Crescent Footbridge 25 (25) 0 Additional funding required for Colgong Crescent footbridge replacement funded from the flood mitigation reserve.

Variation on Capital Projects 25 (25) 0





SCHEDULE 1


Waste Management

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 217 0 (217) Increase cost resulting from

increased services & application of contract indexation.

RevenueOther Various Minor Changes 10 10Variation on Operational Activities 217 10 (207)


Leachate Treatment Plant 8 (8) 0 Distribution of budget from general works program to specific projects.

Whytes Gully Capital Works Program (42) 42 0 As aboveWhytes Gully Capital 1 (1) 0 As aboveHelensburgh Waste Depot Capital 34 (34) 0 As aboveWhytes Gully - Liner Installation 7 (7) 0 As aboveTransfer from Waste Reserve 0 (106) 106 Recalculation of Domestic Waste to

reflect revised material and contracts and labour allocations





SCHEDULE 1


Public Health

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Various Minor Changes 8 (8)Variation on Operational Activities 8 0 (8)


Animal Welfare League 8 (8) Feral Cat Program' Council in partnership with Animal Welfare League - to capture stray and feral animals.

Variation on Operational Projects 8 0 (8)






SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 95 0 (95) Introduction of carryover & dispersal

of bulk budget previously held as a capital project. Refer to Operational projects below for details.

Material & Contracts 1,418 0 (1,418) As above.Internal Charges 158 152 (6) As above.Other Various Minor Changes 5 0 (5) As above.


0 150 150 Funding associated with introduction of carryovers & additonal grants received.

Variation on Operational Activities 1,676 302 (1,374)

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsEF20 - Wetland Improvement 14 (9) (5) Introduction of carryoverEF68 - Water Quality Monitoring 15 (15) Introduction of carryover & dispersal

from bulk capital provision

EF60 - Threatened Species 40 (40) Introduction of carryover & dispersal from bulk capital provision

EF61 - River Rehab 27 (10) (17) Introduction of carryover, transfer from capital project &additonal grant funding.

EF62 - Native Vegetation 109 (25) (84) As aboveEF63 - Estuary/Wetland Program 55 (5) (50) As aboveEF73 - Industry/Business Sustainability 444 (444) Introduction of carryover & dispersal


EF32 - Weir Removal 12 (5) (7) Introduction of carryover & additional grant funding

EF69 - Water Quality Education Officer 240 (240) Introduction of carryover & dispersal from bulk capital provision

EF74 - Sustainability Education Officer 81 (81) Introduction of carryover & dispersal from bulk capital provision

Community Funded Project 104 (104) Introduction of carryover & dispersal from bulk capital provision

EF59 - Bushcare - Threatened Species 150 (150) Transfer from capital projectWillow & Coral Tree Removal 52 (22) (30) Transfer from capital project &

additonal grant funding.






SCHEDULE 2


Natural Area ManagementEnvironment and Conservation

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsOperational Projects (included in operational activities above)

EF72 - Russell Vale Mine Water Re Use 27 (27) Introduction of carryover, transfer from capital project &additonal grant funding.

EF9 - Vegetation Improvement 34 (34) 0 Introduction of carryover, transfer from capital project &additonal grant funding.

EF64 - Stormwater Treatment Device 10 (10) Introduction of carryover, transfer from capital project &additonal grant funding.

South Catchment Bushcare Train - Shared 2 (2) 0 Introduction of carryover

Threatened Species 157 (157) 0 Introduction of shared envirofund project. $7K introduction of additional funds

Puckeys Estate Threatened Veg. Rest. 29 (29) 0 Introduction of fully funded project

Wollongong City Natural Resource Management Plan

70 (70) Reintroduction of Project Carryover 05/06

Sydney Water Vegetation Maintenance 5 (5) 0 Introduction of fully funded projectVariation on Operational Projects 1,677 (303) (1,374)

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsWater Laboratory Improvements 7 (7) Introduction of carryover Environmental Management Program (1,000) 1,000 Distribution of bulk provision to

specific capital & operational projects.

EF10 - Install Online Pollution 80 (40) (40) Introduction of carryover EF13 - Rehabilitation of Creek 30 (10) (20) Remediation Work Fully Funded

ProjectEF58 - Riparian Rehabilitation 32 (25) (7) Introduction of carryover &

additional fundingEF65 - Stormwater Treatment Devices 251 (251) Introduction of carryover & dispersal


EF70 - Sportfield Irrigation 50 (50) Dispersal from bulk capital provision

Waniora Point, Bulli Embellish - S94 30 (30) 0 Introduction of carryover Corrimal Sand Dunes - Coastal Mgmt Progr 65 (65) 0 Introduction of fully funded projectVariation on Capital Projects (455) (170) 625




SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 94 0 (94) Introduction of carryover, refer to

Operational Projects for details.

RevenueVariation on Operational Activities 94 0 (94)


Sustainable Resource Projects 94 (94) Introduction of carryoverVariation on Operational Projects 94 0 (94)


Greenhouse Park - Interpretation Ctr 29 (29) 0 Introduction of carryover [PROJECT] 0Variation on Capital Projects 29 -29 0







SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 21 0 (21) Refer Operational Projects Goodrich

Street $1K and Domville Road $20K.

Material & Contracts (79) 0 79 ($24K) Stormwater Maintenance Project & $162K Drainage Schedule Maintenance Reallocation of 2006/2007 & ($217K) See Projects below.

Internal Charges (10) 0 10 Reallocation of 2006/2007 Stormwater maintenance & Plant Hire Recovery Adjusted.

RevenueGrants - Operating 0 18 18 Additional Grant Funds received for

projects.Less Grants and Contributions Transferred to RA

0 18 18 Transfer additional grants.


0 171 171 Contributions of grant funds associated with project.


Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsFloodplain Management Studies (300) 200 100 Transfer of bulk funds to capital -

Collins Mullet and Fairy Creek (Below).

Flood Education 32 (32) 0 Introduction of project from reserve.

Dam Safety Emergency Management Plans

21 0 (21) Introduction of carryover.

Flood Education School Program 29 (29) 0 Introduction of additional budget and funding.

Domville Road - Stormwater Mainten 20 0 (20) Reallocation of 2006/2007 Budget for Stormwater Maintenance.

Goodrich Street - Stormwater Mainten 1 0 (1) Reallocation of 2006/2007 Budget for Stormwater Maintenance.

Stormwater Maintenance - Asset Maintenance

(24) 0 24 Reallocation of 2006/2007 Budget for Stormwater Maintenance.







SCHEDULE 2


Floodplain and Stormwater ManagementEnvironment and Conservation


Railway Street, Debris Control Structure 4 (4) Transfer from Northern Division - Special Projects.

Anama Street Fairy Meadow VP 1,677 (1,178) (499) Introduction of carryover 182K Purchase of 10 Anama Street, Fairy Meadow 677K and introduction of additional funding to carryout works on site ($817K).

Allans Creek FPMS 10 (7) (3) Introduction of carryover.Fairy Creek - Crawford Avenue 63 (42) (21) Introduction of carryover.Floodplain Management Works (2,765) 1,829 936 Reallocation of bulk provision to

specific projects.Burringbar St, Dapto - VPS 470 (400) (70) Introduction of carryover.Lachlan St - Culvert Modifications 76 (50) (26) Introduction of carryover.Minnegang Creek - VP 30 (20) (10) Introduction of carryover.Towradgi Creek - VP 770 (629) (141) Introduction of carryover.Railway St - Culvert Upgrade 1,258 (839) (419) Introduction of carryover and

introduction of additional budget and funding.

Lemrac Ave - Culvert & Overflow Works

350 (233) (117) Introduction of carryover and introduction of additional budget and funding.

Colgong Crescent - footbridge Replacement

23 (15) (8) Introduction of carryover.

Collins Creek FPMS 100 (33) (67) Transfer from Operational Funds - See Above.

Mullet Creek FPMS 100 (33) (67) Transfer from Operational Funds - See Above.

Fairy/Cabb Tree Creek FPMS 100 (33) (67) Transfer from Operational Funds - See Above.

Variation on Capital Projects 2,266 (1,683) (583)




SCHEDULE 2


Waste Management

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseBorrowing Costs 1,525 0 (1,525) See operational projects belowDepreciation 1,131 0 (1,131) See operational projects belowVariation on Operational Activities 2,656 0 (2,656)


Whytes Gully Remediation Discount 2,304 (2,304) The amount of the provision for Waste Depot Rehabilitation increases over the year to reflect the passage of time. This increase is recognised as a borrowing (discount) cost. This entry is required to meet reporting requirements under AIFRS effective 30 June 2006

Helensburgh Waste Remediatioin Discount

352 (352) The amount of the provision for Waste Depot Rehabilitation increases over the year to reflect the passage of time. This increase is recognised as a borrowing (discount) cost. This entry is required to meet reporting requirements under AIFRS effective 30 June 2006

Variation on Operational Projects 2,656 0 (2,656)


Whytes Gully Capital Works Program 1,404 (1,404) 0 Introduction of carryover Variation on Capital Projects 1,404 (1,404) 0





SCHEDULE 2


Public Health

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 10 0 (10) Reintroduction of Project -

CarryOver 05/06 - Refer Below.



Draft Companion Animals Management Plan

10 (10) Reintroduction of Project - CarryOver 05/06.





ECONOMIC GROWTH


PROGRAM: ECONOMIC GROWTH The following is a review of the 1st quarter 2006-07 financial year of the Economic Growth Program. This Program incorporates the following functions:

- Economic Development;

- Commercial Centres;

- Tourism;

- Commercial Property.


• Promotional marketing activities have grown during this quarter to take advantage of increased interest in the economic potential of Wollongong and the participation of other organisations, especially the Department of State and Regional Development and the Illawarra Regional Development Board to partner in promotional activities.

• A report was produced by Hill PDA on the Tallawarra Employment Lands Demand Estimation Project Study. This report was engaged on behalf of Wollongong City Council and the Department of State and Regional Development for heavy industrial land in relation to the Tallawarra Power Station site.

• The IRIS Australian Mall’s research conducted in 2005 across all Councils in Australia has been updated. The outcomes of this research will be used to inform the Crown Street redevelopment project.

• The Thirroul CBD upgrade commenced during this quarter. Kerb and gutter work has been undertaken. Footpath work to the section between Raymond Road and McCauley Street has been completed, and the section between McCauley Street and the end of the project is 50% complete. This project will result in an aesthetic improvement to the Thirroul Commercial Centre.

• Wollongong has attracted two conferences to be held in 2007, namely the Australian Society of HIV Medicine Conference and the SEGRA Conference. The Floodplain Management Conference has been attracted for 2008. A major event for 2007 is the OzDance Festival.

• The AOT Group has included Wollongong as a destination place in their tourism program. The Group offers inbound and destination management services throughout Australia and New Zealand.

• Strategic Business Plans implemented for Tourist Parks and Funeral Businesses.

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project Summary

The Economic Growth Program contains 40 projects that are being reported via the traffic light format.

PROJECT SUMMARY

5

25

10

Projects completed


Projects with moderate orhigh risk and/or if the projectis delayed

As can be seen from the pie chart above, 25 projects within the Economic Growth Program are on track and have low operational and financial risk, 5 have been completed and the 10 listed below are projects with either moderate or high risk and/or have been delayed:

Page


89 Complete the Port Strategic Land Use Plan

90 Establish a Wollongong Economic Development website

94 Installation of the Crown Street Mall security camera system

94 Completion of redevelopment of Crown Street Mall playground area

95 Improve streetscape at Wentworth Street, Port Kembla – Stages 5 & 6

97 Development of the Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Masterplan

97 Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project - construction of seawall and boardwalk

101 Replace power supply to Mt Keira Summit Park facilities

101 Facilitate the development of Southern Gateway Project at Bulli Tops

104 Facilitate the development of a Chinese community operated cemetery adjacent to Kembla Grange Lawn Cemetery

Stephen Payne Chief Financial Officer

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Program: Economic Growth Function: Economic Development

Project/Action 1.1 Promote and enhance the image of Wollongong as a proactive place to relocate and/or establish new businesses

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of trade shows/trade missions/exhibitions participated in Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment:

Promotional marketing activities have grown during this quarter to take advantage of increased interest in the economic potential of Wollongong and the participation of other organisations, especially the Department of State and Regional Development and the Illawarra Regional Development Board to partner in promotional activities.

NUMBER OF TRADE SHOWS/TRADE MISSIONS/EXHIBITIONS

0

5

10

15


2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of investor enquiries received Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment:

There is a growing awareness of Wollongong’s potential amongst investors as indicated during this quarter. This has been supported by recent publicity and the City Centre Revitalisation Strategy.

NUMBER OF INVESTOR ENQUIRIES RECEIVED

01020304050


2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 1.2a Wollongong LGA Economic Development Strategy: Implement strategies identified in the Economic Development Strategy

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of strategies/activities implemented Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment:

Nil

NUMBER OF STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED

10

20

30

40


2006/07

*

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project/Action 1.2b Wollongong LGA Economic Development Strategy: Develop a database and system for monitoring and reporting on investment in the City


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Database and reporting system established by target date

ED Dec 06

Comment: Nil Performance Indicator Progress Chart Level of investment activity recorded in the City Resp Target Date ED Dec 06

Comment:

Reporting against this Performance Indicator is dependent on the establishment of a database which will be finalised by 2nd quarter.


Project/Action 1.2c Wollongong LGA Economic Development Strategy: Prepare a Wollongong Strategic Employment Land Strategy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Strategy completed by target date CS Jun 07

Comment: Draft Strategy to be considered by Environment and Planning Committee in November 2006.

Project/Action 1.3 Complete the Port Strategic Land Use Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Plan developed and endorsed by target date CS Dec 06

Comment: Approval by Council gained in October 2006 to prepare Draft LEP. Revised target date of May 2007.

Project/Action 1.4 Develop a targeted plan of activities to support the development, promotion and commercial development of the University of Wollongong, Port of Port Kembla and Illawarra Area Health Service


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Preparation of program by target date ED Dec 06

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.5 Provide leadership to the Economic Development Reference Group to enhance achievement of the Economic Development Strategy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Support for Council’s Economic Development Strategy by the Reference Group

ED Ongoing

Comment: Nil

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project/Action 2.1 Support development and promotion of high value industries eg. metal manufacturing clusters

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of initiatives and organisations supported Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment:

The five organisations supported were: - C & M Leussink Engineering Pty Ltd. - i3net - letters of support for government

funding. - ICT Cluster - marketing and establishment

support. - Port Kembla Port - general marketing and

development support. - Port Kembla Gateway - expansion assistance.

NUMBER OF INITIATIVES AND ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTED

0

2

4

6


2006/07

*

Project/Action 2.2 Establish a Wollongong Economic Development website


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Website page established by target date ED Sep 06

Comment: This project has been delayed to coincide with the development and implementation of Council’s new updated website. Date of completion of new website not yet finalised.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of hits on existing website Resp Target Date ED Sep 06

Comment:

10,832 hits on the existing Economic Development page of Council’s website.

NUMBER OF HITS ON WEBSITE

0

5000

10000

15000


2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 3.1 Maintain relationships with the sister cities of Kawasaki and Ohrid, and the friendship cities of Longyan and Yogyakarta

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of sister city activities conducted Resp Target Date CPR Ongoing

Comment:

• International Balkan & Ohrid Cultural Festivals.

• Visit by Vice Chairman and members of Longyan Municipal People’s Congress.

• Visit by Director General and executive team from Japan Local Government Centre.

• Public Performance by Wollongong Conservatorium Flute Ensemble in Kawasaki.

• Preparation and display of scenic photos of Wollongong in Kawasaki by UOW students.

• 15th Kawasaki Annual Junior Culture prize winner’s delegation visited and presented art and essays to City of Wollongong.

SISTER CITY EVENTS

0

2

4

6

8


2005/06 2006/07

ECONOMIC GROWTH



Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Progress of Events CPR Ongoing

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.2 Promote economic and cultural benefits for our region through sister city relationships and associated activities

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of business enquiries generated Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment

The two business enquiries generated were: - China - business and investment delegation to

Wollongong. - Italy - business and investment delegation to

Wollongong.

NUMBER OF BUSINESS ENQUIRIES GENERATED

0

2

4


2006/07

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Level of investment in the city Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment

Reporting against this Performance Indicator will occur after the establishment of a database.


Project/Action 4.1 Incorporate Economic Development principles into relevant land use policies, LEP’s and DCP’s to optimise achievement of local employment and gross regional product targets


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Economic objectives expressed clearly in relevant LEP’s and DCP’s

CS Jun 07


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Preparation of annual report evaluating achievement of economic outcomes targeted for City-Wide, City Centre and West Dapto LEP’s

CS Jun 07

Comment: All of these plans are yet to be adopted by Council and gazetted by NSW Government. The review program will commence one (1) year after gazettal of each major plan.

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project/Action 5.1 Coordinate government assistance to support people and organisations with concepts that have an employment and economic benefit to the city

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of enquiries received Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment

Nil

NUMBER OF ENQUIRIES RECEIVED

02468

10


2006/07

* Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of initiatives supported Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment

KIA International provided with support for a Tennis Tournament to be held in Beaton Park February 2007.

NUMBER OF INITIATIVES SUPPORTED

0

1

2


2006/07

*

Project/Action 5.2 Lobby for a regional freight infrastructure strategy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Agreement from government to develop the Regional Freight Infrastructure Strategy

CS Ongoing

Comment: Council has made a submission to Draft Illawarra Regional Strategy which contains compelling information and a request to the NSW Government to prepare a Regional Freight Infrastructure Strategy.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of submissions made to government Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment

1 submission to Draft Illawarra Regional Strategy.

SUBMISSIONS MADE TO GOVERNMENT - 2006/07

0

1

2


Num

ber

*

ECONOMIC GROWTH



Employee Costs 245 43 0 0Materials and Contracts 118 29 0 0Other Expenses 116 20 (10) 0Divisional Overheads 1 0 0 0Internal Charges 2 0 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 483 92 (10) 0





Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 19 10 0 0



Port Kembla Land Use Strategies 31 (19) 16 (10) 0 0 0 0

31 (19) 16 (10) 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Economic Development


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


050

100150200250300350400450500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Program: Economic Growth Function: Commercial Centres

Project/Action 1.1 Install Crown Street Mall security camera system


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Security System installed by target date CC Sep 06

Comment: Original system has been re-designed to allow for efficiencies and the use of a fibre-optic network. Revised completion date November 2006.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Improved perception of safety Resp Target Date CC Sep 06

Comment

A further survey will be conducted as part of the evaluation process over the next 2 years.

Crown St Mall Shopper Survey June 2005 – Perceptions of

Impact of CCTV on Personal Safety

Project/Action 1.2 Redevelop the Crown Street Mall playground area


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Completion of redevelopment of playground area

CC May 07

Comment: Project cancelled at this stage due to future mall redevelopment. Revised date unknown. Performance Indicator Progress Chart Maintain satisfaction level for services and facilities Resp Target Date CC May 07

Comment

Project cancelled at this stage due to future mall redevelopment. Revised date unknown.


Project/Action 1.3 Implement the Wollongong City Centre Limited marketing plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Marketing plan developed by July 2006 CC Jul 06

Comment: Marketing Plan to promote and position the Crown St Mall to the market completed July 2006. Performance Indicator Resp Target

Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Marketing Plan implemented to the satisfaction of the Board

CC Jun 07

Comment: Marketing reports presented to the Board of Wollongong City Centre Ltd bi-monthly for endorsement.

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project/Action 1.4 Undertake a study to identify options in extending the Mall local rate over a wider City Centre area


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Completion of study by target date CC Jun 07

Comment: EMP Committee will consider options in relation to City Centre Strategy which will be presented for endorsement.

Strategy 2 – Implement the City centre Revitalisation strategy with a particular emphasis on improving urban design and public infrastructure and attracting employment, creating businesses in retail, education, tourism and service industries The projects/actions for this strategy will be determined following the adoption of the City Centre Revitalisation Strategy

Project/Action 3.1 Implement the rolling works program for commercial centres: Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul and Thirroul Commercial Centre


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Program developed WS Jun 2011

Comment: Program has been developed and work commenced in July 2006.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Works completed within identified timeframe WS Jun 2011

Comment: Replacement of kerb and gutter has been completed. Removal of existing footpath has commenced.

Project (2005/06) Improve streetscape at Wentworth Street, Port Kembla.


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Moderate On track Stages 5 (Intersection improvements at Allan & Wentworth Streets) & 6 (Footpath and K&G work near the Port Kembla Leagues Club) completed within identified timeframe and budget

WS Feb 07

Comment: Design agreed for Stage 5 and ready for implementation. Stage 6 designs are not yet complete delaying expenditure of these funds.

ECONOMIC GROWTH



Employee Costs 528 96 (55) 0Materials and Contracts 92 13 109 0Other Expenses 902 785 (98) 0Internal Charges 32 9 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,554 903 (44) 0


Rates and Annual Charges 773 196 0 0User Charges and Fees 1 0 0 0Other Revenues 208 25 (44) 0

Revenues before Capital Amounts 983 221 (44) 0





Crown Street Mall - Security 98 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

98 0 2 0 0 0 0 0


Wentworth St PK Streetscape Improvements 600 0 195 0 0 0 0 0

City Centre Revitalisation Works 1,000 (1,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0

1,600 (1,000) 195 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Commercial CentresOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0200400600800

1,0001,2001,4001,6001,800


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

200

400

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1200


$000

's

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ECONOMIC GROWTH


Program: Economic Growth Function: Tourism

Project/Action 1.1a Develop and Implement the Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project: Continue to develop the Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Masterplan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate Moderate On track Masterplan developed by target date COO Jun 09

This master planning exercise was put on hold temporarily pending the finalisation of the City Centre Revitalisation Strategy. With the draft Strategy now in place work has resumed and firm timelines are now being put in place to guide the development of the various components of the Master Plan. An important aspect of the planning process will be to confirm sources of funding to support city improvements, and in particular foreshore redevelopments, as flagged in the Revitalising Wollongong City Centre Plan.

Project/Action: Develop and Implement the Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project: Brighton Beach Seawall and Boardwalk


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate High Delayed Seawall and boardwalk constructed within budget and target date

COO Jun 07

Briefs for Aboriginal Heritage, European Heritage and Coastal Management consultants are being finalised with studies to be conducted as part of the DA process. Some design aspects will be contingent on other work including the finalisation of the Public Domain Technical Manual for the city centre. Construction cannot commence until after the high tourist season so the completion date for this project has been revised to end September 2007. There is $300k in Section 94 and state grant funding available for this project, but this amount is insufficient to make any significant impact in the area given the coastal environment issues, engineering design of the seawall and the high tourism and community profile of the area. Further application has been made for Department of Natural Resources funding for this project and other foreshore developments.

Project/Action: Develop and Implement the Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project: Complete the redevelopment of Andrew Lysaght Park and Quilkey Place (2005/06)


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed by target date and within budget

CPP Mar 07

Comment: Additional funds have been allocated for the completion of these works to provide for high quality design and finish in this high profile foreshore area.

Project/Action 1.1d Develop and Implement the Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Project: North Beach – Shared Way & Wall Improvements (2005/06)


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed by target date and within budget

CPP Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.2 Provide a financial contribution to the Lake Authority to undertake Lake Illawarra entrance improvements


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Council’s financial commitment is provided WS Jun 07

Comment: Council continues to support the Lake Illawarra Authority and in particular the Lake Illawarra entrance works.

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project/Action 1.3 Grand Pacific Drive Public Toilet Facility


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Facility constructed by target date WS Dec 06

Comment: Initial community consultation has been undertaken and the submission of the Development Application was made in late September 2006.

Project/Action (2005/06): Grand Pacific Drive Rube Hargrave Park


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Mar 07

Comment: DA currently on exhibition.

Project/Action 2.1 Support activities of Tourism Wollongong and the Wollongong Conference & Events Alliance

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of conferences and events attracted to the city Resp Target Date ED Ongoing

Comment

• Floodplain Management Conference - Feb/Mar 2008.

• Australian Society of HIV Medicine - May 2007.

• SEGRA 2007 - Sept 2007.

NUMBER OF CONFERENCES & EVENTS ATTRACTED TO THE CITY

01

23

45


2006/07

*

ECONOMIC GROWTH



Employee Costs 6 1 0 0Materials and Contracts 699 4 110 0Other Expenses 485 460 0 0Internal Charges 7 1 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,197 466 110 0



SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (1,197) (466) (110) 0


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,197) (432) (110) 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R 0 (34) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 199 0 0 0



W'gong Foreshore Precint Project 199 (199) 4 0 0 0 0 0Lake Illawarra Entrance Improvements 525 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Grand Pacific Drive 0 0 0 0 110 0 0 0

724 (199) 4 0 110 0 0 0


Andrew Lysaght Park 1,045 (601) 265 (1) 0 0 0 0

Brighton Beach Embellishment S94 38 (38) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Brighton Beach - Seawall & Boardwalk 350 (350) 0 0 0 0 0 0

North Beach - Shared Way & Wall Improv 750 (750) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rube Hargrave Park 150 (150) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rube Hargrave Park - Playground 75 (75) 0 0 0 0 0 0

2,408 (1,963) 265 (1) 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

TourismOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


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ECONOMIC GROWTH


Program: Economic Growth Function: Commercial Property

Project/Action 1.1 Coordinate the sale of identified surplus land to maximise revenue

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve sale of $5M in surplus land by target date Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

• No income has been received to date from the sale of surplus land. Council has resolved to sell various portions of land to the value of $823,000 and these sales are in the process of being completed, with some awaiting reclassification or road closure. Council officers are also investigating other possible land sales to achieve this target.

• The Financial Strategic Plan identifies the need to realise on non-performing assets and the Commercial Projects + Property Division is reviewing all of Council’s land holdings to identify under-performing land assets for disposal.


Project/Action 1.2 Achieve market return on commercial and leased/licensed premises Performance Indicator Progress Chart Vacancy rates less than 10% Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

Nil vacancies.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Maintenance expenditure greater than 15% of income Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

Expenditure for quarter on maintenance and management of residential and commercial properties was 19.4% of gross revenue or 4.4% favourable due to payment of rates during July and payment of a re-letting commission for Unit 1 of Kembla Terraces in September.

MONTHLY VACANCY RATES

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Target Actual

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURE

0

5

10

15

20

25


%

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%

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project/Action 1.3 Upgrade air-conditioning at Kembla Terraces


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Upgrade completed on time and within budget CPP Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.4 Provide replacement power supply to Mt Keira Summit Park facilities


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate Moderate On track Power supply completed within timeframe and budget

CPP Sep 07

Comment: Awaiting consent of National Parks & Wildlife Service to easement which is expected by the end of October. Moderate financial risk comes from delay in construction and increase in metal prices which will impact on this project.

Project (2005/06) Possible rationalisation of Council’s Works Depots


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Investigation completed within timeframe CPP Dec 06

Comment: Decision made to recommend possible sale of Watts Lane Bellambi, Master Plan Central Depot and investigate future depot requirements.

Project (2005/06) Develop leasing protocols for telecommunications facilities on Council land


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Protocols completed within timeframe CPP Dec 06

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.1 Facilitate the development of Southern Gateway Project at Bulli Tops


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Moderate On track Project completed on time and within budget CPP Sep 07

Comment: Calling of tenders has commenced with a view to having Council consider all tenders at its meeting in November 2006.

Project/Action 2.2 Investigate opportunity for redevelopment of the Wollongong Town Hall site


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Feasibility Assessment completed by October 2006

CPP Oct 06

Comment: Feasibility assessment completed.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Report to Council by November 2006 CPP Nov 06

Comment: Report to be submitted to Council at its November meeting.

Project/Action 2.3 Investigate the development potential of Council’s property at 36 Underwood Street, Corrimal


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Business case completed and presented to Council by target date

CPP Jun 07

Comment: Expression of Interest call conducted and further discussion with short list underway.

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Project/Action 2.4 Investigate the development potential of Council’s Yallah property


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


CPP Jun 07

Comment: Survey and Aboriginal Heritage Study completed. Concept lot layout completed.

Project/Action 2.5 Investigate the development potential of Council’s property at Bank Street, Wollongong


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


CPP Dec 06

Comment: Report submitted to Council’s October 2006 meeting.

Project/Action 2.6 Investigate partnerships with the private sector for the potential development of Council land at West Dapto

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of partnership arrangements established Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

• Memorandum Of Uunderstanding established with Landcom.

• Urban design potential completed. • Indicative layout and costing underway.

*

ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS

0

1

2

Jul Aug Sept

2006/07

Project/Action 3.1 Prepare and implement a Strategic Plan for the crematorium and cemetery business


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Strategic plan adopted by Council by target date

CPP Jun 07

Comment: Strategic Plan approved by EMC. Consultant engaged to undertake feasibility study for expansion of Bulli Cemetery. Bulli Cemetery draft report received from consultant.

Project/Action 3.2 Maintain a competitive and commercially viable crematorium business

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Maintain a 75% market share in local cremations Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

Council had a marked increase in the number of cremations (340 performed during Q1) compared to the same quarter (317) in 2005-06. Market share exceeded target in each month of the quarter.

MARKET SHARE - CREMATIONS

0%

10%

20%

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40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Cremations Target

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a 25% net surplus return to Council Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

Target of 25% net surplus return has been exceeded in each month of the 1st quarter.

Project/Action 3.3 Manage Council’s cemeteries in an efficient and cost effective manner

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Maintain burial market share above 45% Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

• Council had a slight decrease in the number of burials (63 performed in Q1) compared to the same quarter (67) in 2005-06. Target market share was reached in 2 months of the quarter.

• A Strategic Plan has been adopted for the Crematorium and Cemeteries with more aggressive income and gross profit margins. A range of measures is being put into place, one of which is the establishment of a sales position to assist in improving the conservation in areas such as memorialisation.

MARKET SHARE - BURIALS

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%


Burials Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Maintain costs within Consumer Price Index Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

Overall the cemeteries expenditure for this quarter increased by 5.5% compared to the same time last year. This figure is 1.7% above the target of within CPI (currently 3.8%).

CEMETERIES - MAINTAIN COSTS WITHIN CPI

0123456

1st Qtr

%

2006/07 target

CREMATORIUM NET SURPLUS RETURN

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

%

Actual Target

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve 70% cost recovery Resp Target Date CPP Jun 07

Comment

• Overall the target of 70% cost recovery was achieved each month of the quarter.

• The Strategic Plan for the Cemeteries and Crematorium identifies that the older cemeteries that no longer have income are now cost centres. The Plan seeks to increase income in those cemeteries with capacity to achieve a gross income of at least 70% of total cemetery costs.

Project (2005/06) Facilitate the development of a Chinese community operated cemetery adjacent to Kembla Grange Lawn Cemetery


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Project completed to target date CPP Jun 07

Comment: Awaiting Business Plan from Chinese Community.

Project/Action 4.1 In partnership with TAFE, provide additional/replacement Cabins at Tourist Parks


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed within budget and target date

CPP Dec 06

Comment: Cabins ordered and under construction.

Project/Action 4.2 Provide power and sullage at Windang Beach Tourist Park


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


CPP Dec 06

Comment: Design complete and being costed.

Project/Action 4.3 Develop and implement a strategic plan for the tourist parks’ business


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Strategic plan adopted by Council by target date

CPP Dec 06

Comment: Plan endorsed and implementation commenced.

Project/Action 4.4 Manage Council’s Tourist Parks

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a 12% net surplus return to Council Resp Target Date CPP Ongoing

Comment

• Bad weather and reduced occupancy has impacted on income and net surplus. It is anticipated that the income surplus will be recovered in 2nd quarter.

• A Strategic Plan has been developed and endorsed for the growth of the Tourist Parks business. This Plan sets aggressive forward income and profit margins as well as a marketing strategy to drive those results.

TOURIST PARKS NET SURPLUS RETURN

0

5

10

15

20

July August September

%

2006/07 target

CEMETERIES - COST RECOVERY

0%20%40%60%80%

100%120%140%


Actual Target

ECONOMIC GROWTH


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve an average occupancy rate of 70% Resp Target Date CPP Ongoing

Comment

Unseasonal bad weather is concluded to have impacted on occupancy. Forward bookings indicate that overall we will meet target occupancy for the year.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve customer satisfaction levels at 90% above “satisfactory” Resp Target Date CPP Ongoing

Comment

• An asset maintenance strategy is being developed and should address the issues.

• The Asset Management Strategy is being developed as part of the Strategic Plan for the Tourists Parks.

WOLLONGONG CITY TOURIST PARKS CABIN OCCUPANCY 2006/07

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June

Benchmark Target Actual

TOURIST PARKS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 2006-07

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Friendliness

Cleanliness

Value for money

Amenities

Maintenance

% Excellent % Good % Average % Poor % Very Poor

Target 90%

Responsiveness

ECONOMIC GROWTH



Employee Costs 2,556 647 33 0Borrowing Costs 107 3 0 0Materials and Contracts 971 203 31 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 538 134 0 0Other Expenses 797 288 0 0Divisional Overheads 26 13 0 0Corporate Overheads 1 0 0 0Internal Charges 210 51 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 5,205 1,339 64 0


User Charges and Fees 5,438 1,197 33 0Other Revenues 1,800 771 0 0


SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2,033 629 (31) 0


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 4,103 629 (31) 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R(2,070) 0 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 157 76 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS 2,190 705 (31) 0


Sales of Surplus Land 140 (140) 48 (48) 0 0 0 0Loan Repayments -Interest 107 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

247 (140) 51 (48) 0 0 0 0


Wollongong City Gateway - Construction 5,127 (5,127) 33 (33) 0 0 0 0

Wollongong Crem - Stage 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mt Keira Power Supply 95 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Windang Beach TP-Prov of power & sullage 37 (10) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kembla Terraces Airconditioning 160 (160) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Windang Tourist Park Tafe Cabins 240 (240) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Loan Repayments-principal 425 0 124 0 0 0 0 0

6,086 (5,537) 158 (33) 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Commercial PropertyOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






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2,000

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Operational Revenue

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,000


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0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000


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's

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ECONOMIC GROWTH


SCHEDULE 1



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Various Minor Changes (10) 0 10


Economic Growth


SCHEDULE 1


Commercial Centres

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs (55) 0 55 Reduction in administrative postion

for Mall ($44K), offset by reduction in Other Revenue & $11K transfer of employee costs to materials & contracts.

Material & Contracts 109 0 (109) Transfer from from Employee Costs ($11K). Other Expenses ($98K) for reporting purposes.

Other Expenses (98) 0 98Transfer to Materials and Contracts

RevenueOther Revenue 0 (44) (44) Recovery of Administration Officer -

City Centre - Position no longer required. Offset under Employee Costs.

Variation on Operational Activities (44) (44) 0

Economic Growth


SCHEDULE 1


Tourism

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 110 0 (110) Refer to Operational Projects below

for detailsVariation on Operational Activities 110 0 (110)


Grand Pacific Drive Project 110 (110) Budget brought forward from 07/08 enabling works to commence sooner, with $190K remaining in that year.


Economic Growth



ECONOMIC GROWTH


SCHEDULE 1


Commercial Property

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 33 0 (33) Additional position at Crematorium,

offset by additional income.

Material & Contracts 31 0 (31) Transferred from Corporate Support to facilitate retainment of contractor for position currently vacant.

RevenueUser Charges & Fees 0 33 33 Additional income at Crematorium,

offset by additonal position.


Economic Growth


ECONOMIC GROWTH


SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 31 0 (31) Carryover from 05/06 refer

operational projects below


0 19 19 Carryover from 05/06 refer operational projects below



Port Kembla Land Use Strategies 31 (19) (12) Introduction of carryover for 2006/07



Variation on Capital Projects 0 0 0


Economic Growth



SCHEDULE 2


Commercial Centres

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Expenses 43 0 (43) Introduction of carryover refer to

operational projects for details.



Crown Street Mall - Security 43 (43) Introduction of carryover.



Wentworth PK - Streetscape Improve 600 (600) $600K Breakup of Additional Asset Renewal.

Variation on Capital Projects 600 0 (600)


Economic Growth



ECONOMIC GROWTH


SCHEDULE 2


Tourism

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 49 0 (49) Introduction of carryovers, refer to

operational projects for details.Other Expenses 25 0 (25) As above.RevenueAdd Operational Grants and Contributions Transferred from RA

0 49 49 Grant funding associated with introduction of carryover.



Lake Illawarra Entrance Impts 25 (25) 0 Introduction of carryover.W'gong Foreshore Precinct Project 49 (49) 0 Introduction of carryover.Variation on Operational Projects 74 (74) 0


Andrew Lysaghts Park 1,045 (601) (444) Additional S94 Funding ($245k) and introduction of carryover .

Rube Hargrave Park 75 (75) 0 Introduction of fully funded project.

Brighton Beach Embellishment S94 38 (38) 0 Carryover from 05/06.North Beach - Shared Way & Wall Improvement

750 (750) 0 Introduction of carryover.

Variation on Capital Projects 1,908 (1,464) (444)


Economic Growth



ECONOMIC GROWTH


SCHEDULE 2


Commercial Property

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 166 0 (166) Distribution of salary oncosts

associated with tourist park operations to better reflect full costs of these commercial activities. Offset by a recovery in Organisational Services.

Internal Charges 60 0 (60) Distribution of FBT & insurance costs associated with tourist park operations as above.

Other Various Minor Changes 18 0 (18)


0 17 17 Introduction of reserve funding for various minor expenditure.



Gateway Project 5,127 (5,127) 0 Introduction of carryover.Variation on Capital Projects 5,127 (5,127) 0


Economic Growth


ECONOMIC GROWTH


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COMMUNITY LIFE


PROGRAM: COMMUNITY LIFE The following is a review of the 1st quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Community Life Program. The Community Life Program incorporates the following functions:

- Community Development and Support;

- Community Services and Facilities;

- Arts and Culture,

- Library Services;

- Parks, Gardens & Sportsfields;

- Beaches and Pools;

- Recreation and Leisure Enterprises;

- Emergency Services.


• Volunteering Illawarra secured an increase in funding for the Voluntary Work Initiative Program and is now funded to provide services in the Southern ESA (Employment Service Area).

• Outreach services were extended to identify high growth and specific needs areas, with services now operating in the Koonawarra/Dapto area and soon to commence in Kiama.

• Volunteering Illawarra’s Strategic Plan was completed and endorsed, providing a commitment and framework for the project for 2006-2009.

• Community Transport was involved in the Illawarra NAIDOC celebrations held in Wollongong from 2-8 July 2006. The ATSI Transport Project Officer joined the NAIDOC Steering Committee to coordinate the transport arrangements and to ensure that eligible clients were able to attend the activities organised as part of the celebration – 600 passenger trips for Koori elders were provided during NAIDOC week.

• A very successful Young and Wireless Project was completed. Young people were involved in researching, editing, interviewing and compiling 8 x 10 minute documentaries on youth specific issues. This initiative was delivered through a partnership with an enthusiastic local young person who obtained funding to support the project.

• 6 out of 8 Links to Learning students continued further education options and have enrolled in TAFE courses, a significant achievement of a record 80% conversion rate.

• The Draft Cultural Plan 2006-2011 was finalised with positive involvement of many stakeholders and placed on public exhibition.

• The Lord Mayor’s business lunch, featuring the Hon Bob Carr, was conducted and received a very strong response necessitating relocation to a larger venue.

• An inaugural school debate and a foyer display were included as part of Local Government Week activities.

• Council hosted the travelling exhibition of 150 Years of Public Works with this display featured in the Foyer of the Administration Building.

COMMUNITY LIFE


• Changes were made to the former structure of the former City of Wollongong Australia Day Committee to establish it as a formal committee of Council, advising the Communications and Public Relations Division. This will enable better budgetary management of the event. A part-time Australia Day coordinator was appointed by the Division, and the new committee held its first two meetings.

• Work commenced on the revitalisation of the Central Library.

• The implementation of new technologies within Library Services was progressed to improve services and operational efficiencies, with the tender for a RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Devise) system issued in June and assessment of the proposals in August and the establishment of a PC Booking system by EnvisionWare, currently undergoing testing.

• A review of Library Services operations was commissioned with a particular focus on identifying the benefits that can be accrued from the introduction of modern technologies. Findings and recommendations will be considered in early 2007.

• A new Curator was appointed and commenced at the Wollongong Botanic Gardens.

• A Mobile Skate Park was installed at the Wollongong Youth Centre.

• A playground was installed and landscaping undertaken at Strachan Park, Woonona.

• The Hollymount Park AFL and Cricket club house extensions and upgraded amenities were completed and opened.

• A very successful “Community Get Together” was held at Cringila Park in September.

• CBD Evacuation Plan

At the request of the Chief Executive Officers’ Coordinating Group on Counter Terrorism, and in accordance with the requirements of the National Counter Terrorism Committee, an evaluation of emergency evacuation plans for major cities in NSW was undertaken from which it was determined that a CBD Evacuation Plan was necessary for the City of Wollongong (in line with the Sydney CBD Evacuation Plan). A working party, with Council representation, has been set up to develop these arrangements. The Plan will be a Sub Plan to the City of Wollongong Disaster Plan (DISPLAN).

As is required by legislation, a plan of operations (s52 Plan) has been developed by the Illawarra Bush Fire Management Committee and approved by the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee. Hazard reduction activities have been ongoing and the RFS has worked closely with Wollongong City Council to establish asset protection zones in many areas. RFS equipment and resources have been prepared and training has been undertaken for the onset of the season.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project Summary

The Community Life Program contains 88 projects that are being reported in a risk reporting format.

PROJECT SUMMARY

2

76

9Projects completed

Projects of lowoperational and lowfinancial risk and that areon trackProjects with moderateor high risk and/or if theproject is delayed

As can be seen from the pie chart above, 77 projects within the Community Life Program are on track and have low operational and financial risk, 2 have been completed and the 9 listed below are projects with either moderation or high risk and/or have been delayed: Page


119 Develop a protocol which recognises the indigenous owners of this land when welcoming citizens to Wollongong

127 Finalise the development of the Thirroul District Community Centre and Library

128 Develop the Balgownie Village Community Centre

130 Merrigong Art Project – Mt Keira

138 Radio Frequency Identification implementation for Central and Thirroul Libraries

150 Undertake repairs to the floor of Towradgi Rock Pool

151 Construct a new shared patrol tower at Corrimal Beach

159 Replace the Mt Keira Emergency Power Generator

160 Illawarra Regional Rural Fire Service Headquarters

Sue Baker-Finch Chief Operating Officer

COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Community Development & Support

Project/Action 1.1 Plan and facilitate Council activities that promote the renewal of Southern Suburbs Port Kembla, Cringila, Berkeley and Windang


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Establish Southern Suburbs Renewal Program by target date

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Partnerships established CCS Jun 07

Comment: 3 new partnerships established this quarter with WCC Environment & Health Division (for Illawong Community Garden project- Warrawong), SEIAHS Mental Health Team and Port Kembla Community laneways project.


Comment

To be determined in 4th quarter.


Project/Action 1.2 Plan and identify the need for revised or new services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of agencies assisted via the Illawarra Area Assistance compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Nil

AGENCIES ASSISTED BY IAAS

0

20

40

60


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*

Project/Action 1.3 Support agencies to enhance service delivery to the community

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of agencies assisted by Council Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Free information/training sessions on administrative skills were offered to committee members who manage non-government community centres and services.

AGENCIES ASSISTED BY COUNCIL

01020304050


Nu

mb

er

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*

COMMUNITY LIFE



Comment

Data available in 3rd quarter.


Project/Action 1.4 Coordinate: Volunteering Illawarra, Social Support Services and Community Transport

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of volunteer interviews conducted/enquiries received compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Volunteering Illawarra: 176 volunteer interviews for this quarter compared to 171 for the same period last year. With the opening of Outreach facilities in the Dapto and Kiama areas, a further increase in interviews is anticipated.

VOLUNTEERING ILLAWARRA Volunteer Interviews

04080

120160200


Num

ber

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of information sessions held compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

From October, Information Sessions will also be offered at our Outreach Centres in Kiama and Dapto, assisting those people who cannot attend the monthly Information Sessions in Wollongong.

VOLUNTEERING ILLAWARRA Volunteer Information Sessions

0

2

4

6

8


Num

ber

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of volunteers utilised by services compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Transport volunteers: 163 volunteer services provided this quarter.

Social Support volunteers: 288 volunteer services provided this quarter.

Total volunteers: 451.

VOLUNTEERS UTILISED BY SERVICES

0100200300400500


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.5 Develop, implement and evaluate the Housing Communities Assistance Program (HCAP)


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track HCAP implemented and evaluated by target date

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.1 Provide appropriate training and support to community groups and management committees


Comment

To be determined in 4th quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of training hours offered compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

A shift in the provision of training format is occurring. Short 2 – 4 hour courses are being offered and this training delivery method will continue in 2007 to meet customer needs - hence reduction in actual training hours. However, an increase in the number of training courses and participation rates is anticipated.

TRAINING HOURS PROVIDED

0

20

40

60

80


2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 2.2 Coordinate the provision of management support to community based not-for-profit organisations


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Agency plans developed CCS Jun 07

Comment: This process for coordinating management support is under review. Discussions across the Division are underway to establish the need for coordination and how best to manage and meet those needs.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Information sessions held CCS Jun 07

Comment: Information/Training sessions offered for the first time in the July-December 2006 Training Calendar period. All sessions are free to Committee Members.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Level of enquiry CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 3.1 Undertake ATSI community development programs including NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week

Performance Indicator Progress Chart NAIDOC Week - Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Collected annually – to be reported in 4th quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Reconciliation Week - Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS May 07

Comment

Collected annually – to be reported in 4th quarter.


Project/Action 3.2 Undertake multicultural programs including Refugee Week and Community Harmony Day

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Refugee Week - Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Oct 06

Comment

To be reported in 2nd quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Community Harmony Day - Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Mar 07

Comment

To be reported in 2nd quarter.


Project/Action 3.3 Implement and evaluate Council’s Multicultural Plan/Policy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Multicultural Plan implemented and evaluated by target date

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.4 Develop a protocol which recognises the indigenous owners of this land when welcoming citizens to Wollongong


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate Low Delayed Protocol developed by target date CCS Nov 06

Comment: First draft presented to Community Based Working Party for feedback by November 2006. Revised target date is March 2007. Operational risk moderate due to the difficulties often experienced in obtaining an agreed community response.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 4.1 Prepare, implement and evaluate city wide safety plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track City-wide safety plan endorsed, implemented and evaluated by target date

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Improvements in the perceptions of safety Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

To be determined by 4th quarter.


Project/Action 4.2 Implement and evaluate the Graffiti Management Program

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of reports made to the hotline compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 2011

Comment

Slight increase in reports for this quarter compared to same period last year.

GRAFFITI REPORTS TO HOTLINE

0

100

200

300

400


Num

ber

2005/06 2006/07


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low Completed Graffiti prevention projects implemented CCS Jun 2011

Comment: RTArt 2006 completed.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Evaluation of the Graffiti Management Plan completed by target date

CCS Jun 2011

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 4.3 Develop a Dapto Community Safety Project Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project Plan endorsed by target date CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 4.4 Investigate, develop, implement and evaluate joint crime prevention and community safety projects targeting children, families and young people


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Joint projects developed and implemented CCS Ongoing

Comment: 1 project currently being developed for the Dapto area - considering transition to high school and safe behaviour. This is a joint project with Children’s Services, SCAT, Police, Dapto Chamber of Commerce, private buses, State Rail and primary schools in the Dapto area.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of grant funding obtained vs $ value of submissions made Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

• 2 submissions totalling $40,000 were submitted this quarter.

• 1 grant for $30,000 was successful. Northern District Aboriginal Community (NDAC) group – funding from Families First, to encourage 0-8 year olds to attend preschools, to provide activities for these children and to prevent inappropriate behaviour and vandalism.

GRANT FUNDING VS APPLICATIONS VALUE

0

10

20

30

40

1st Qtr YTD 2nd Qtr YTD 3rd Qtr YTD 4th Qtr YTD

$0

00

's

Submissions Made 2006/07 Grants Received 2006/07

COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 796 176 73 0Materials and Contracts 101 15 4 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 40 10 0 0Other Expenses 233 59 (4) 0Divisional Overheads (41) (8) 0 0Corporate Overheads (78) 0 0 0Internal Charges 36 7 1 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,087 260 73 0






Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R (145) (29) (72) 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 397 84 57 0



Grandparents Group 3 (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0Warrawong/Berkeley Place Mgr-3 year term 0 0 (7) 0 0 0 0 0PK, W'rrg & Berkeley Community Renewal 103 (103) 26 (26) 0 0 0 0Graffiti Co-ordination PJ - Operating 105 (105) 8 (8) 0 0 0 0Aboriginal International Dance Tour 20 (13) 8 (8) 1 0 0 0

231 (224) 35 (41) 1 0 0 0


Facilities Strategic Plan & Development 0 0 (17) 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 (17) 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed


Community Development and Support

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Community Services & Facilities

Project/Action 1.1 Provide a broad and innovative program base at the Youth Centre incorporating recreational, educational and developmental opportunities, information and referral

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of young people participating in a variety of programs compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

Significant numbers of young people continue to use the Youth Centre and the range of services it offers.

Young People participating in Programs

02000

4000

6000

8000


Num

ber

2005/06 2006/07


Comment

To be reported in 4th quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Youth Week attendees/events held compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

Youth Week is held in April and reported in 4th quarter.

YOUTH WEEK ATTENDEES

0500

1000150020002500

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Num

ber

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of School Holiday Program attendees compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

Nil

School Program Attendees

050

100150200


Num

ber

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.2 Provide Social Support Services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Service operating at 80% capacity as per service specifications Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Service operating consistently above target levels.

SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL SUPPORT CLIENTS

0500

1000

15002000

2500


Num

ber

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

80% capacity

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of client hours compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Nil

SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES CLIENT HOURS

0

5000

10000

15000

20000


Hou

rs

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07


Comment

The customer satisfaction levels are established annually as a result of course training program.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

020406080

100

Perc

enta

ge

2006/07

*

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.3 Provide Community Transport Services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Services operating at 80% capacity as per service specification Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Services operating beyond target level.

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICESNo of Passenger Trips

1,0004,0007,000

10,00013,00016,000


2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

80% capacity


Comment



Project/Action 1.4 Implement new and innovative children and family services projects


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Projects implemented by target date CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil Performance Indicator Progress Chart Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment



Project/Action 1.5 Provide support and advocacy to older people, people with a disability and their carers

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of responses compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

Nil

RESPONSES TO REQUESTS

050

100150200250


Num

ber

2006/07

*

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.6 Implement aged and disability projects and activities including Celebration of Ability and Seniors Week


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: Nil

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Celebration of Ability - Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

This is an annual measure which will be reported in 3rd quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Seniors Week - Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date CCS Jun 07

Comment

This is an annual measure which will be reported in 4th quarter.


Project/Action 1.7 Implement strategies identified in the social plan for target groups


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: Nil


Comment



Project/Action 2005/06 Implement actions from the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Action Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Criteria established and review commenced by June 2007

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.1 Undertake a review of the provision of services in terms of affordability and access


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Criteria established and review commenced by June 2007

CCS Ongoing

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 3.1 Manage and operate community facilities

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of visitors per centre at multi-purpose centres compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

Data for 1st quarter 2006/07 to be reported in 2nd quarter.

MUTLI PURPOSE COMMUNITY FACILITIES (Total Visitors all MP Centres)

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,000


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Hours of use per centre at multi-purpose centres compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

This is reported in June each year after data collection in March.


Project/Action 3.2 Finalise the development of the Thirroul District Community Centre and Library


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Moderate Delayed Project milestones achieved, and project completed within budget and target date

CCS Oct 07

Comment: Progress has been delayed pending the purchase of additional parcel of land. Moderate financial risk due to uncertainty of the final tender prices for the construction. Centre completion scheduled for June 2008.

Project/Action 3.3 Finalise the feasibility study for the Wollongong District HACC/Family Services Centre


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Feasibility determined by target date CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.4 Develop the Horsley Child Care Centre


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Location determined by January 2007 CCS Jan 07

Comment: Investigations continuing into site options. Waiting on flood study to be finalised.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Documentation completed by June 2007 CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE



Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress


CCS Jun 08

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.5 Plan for the development of southern suburbs community, recreation and library facilities that includes Warrawong, Berkeley, Port Kembla, Cringila and Windang community facilities


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plan completed by target date CCS Jun 07

Comment: Engagement strategies currently being implemented to obtain community input into the plan.

Project/Action 3.6 Develop the Balgownie Village Community Centre


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project milestones achieved CCS Aug 07

Comment: Continuing preparatory work for tendering.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Moderate On track Project completed within budget and target date

CCS Aug 07

Comment: Moderate financial risk due to uncertainty of the final tender prices for the construction.

Project/Action 3.7 Prepare a feasibility study for a pensioner’s room at Corrimal District Community Centre and Library


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Feasibility study completed by target date CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2005/06 Community Facilities Planning & Development


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2005/06 Dapto Ribbonwood Enhancement


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


CCS March 07

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 2,161 539 92 0Materials and Contracts 1,190 178 42 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 62 14 0 0Other Expenses 903 399 (65) 0Divisional Overheads 27 5 0 0Corporate Overheads (73) (38) 0 0Internal Charges 43 10 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 4,313 1,107 69 0


User Charges and Fees 364 71 19 0Other Revenues 115 19 (76) 0Grants - Operating 1,288 431 140 0Contributions - Operating 97 44 0 0





Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R(1,993) (573) (111) 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 1,522 423 131 0



Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Operations 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Funds Returned -Received In Prior Years 105 (105) 105 (105) 0 0 0 0CIARR Project 4 (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0Graffiti Op. Plan - Pilot 7 (5) 16 (5) 0 0 0 0CALD Transport Project 5 (5) 0 0 5 (5) 0 0Implement DDA 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

308 (120) 121 (111) 5 (5) 0 0


Corrimal Pensioners Centre 300 (300) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Horsley Childcare Centre 1,800 (1,800) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Balgownie Village Comm. Ctr - Redevelop 363 (363) 2 (2) 0 0 0 0

Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre 6 (6) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Facilities Strategic Plan & Development 78 (78) 17 0 0 0 0 0

Wentworth St Port Kembla 3 (3) 1 (1) 0 0 0 0

Dapto District Community Centre 253 (253) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Construction 7,963 (7,963) 43 (43) 0 0 0 0

Wollongong Town Hall & CC 273 (273) 30 (30) 0 0 0 0

11,039 (11,039) 93 (76) 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Community Services and Facilities


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0500

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0200400600800

1,0001,2001,4001,6001,8002,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

-2000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Arts & Culture

Project/Action 1.1 Implement the key strategies in the Cultural Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Strategies implemented CCS Ongoing

Comment: Draft Cultural Plan 2006-2011 on public exhibition in September. Due to Council for adoption in October.

Project/Action 1.2 Implement Public Art and place making projects including the Thirroul District Community Centre and Library, Merrigong, Berkeley and Wentworth Street


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Projects completed by target date CCS Jun 07

Comment: Berkeley Project completed. Thirroul Streetscape/Library & Community Centre proceeding to timeline. Wentworth Street improvements on track and expecting completion next quarter. Port Kembla Gateway project proceeding to timelines.

Project/Action 2005/06 Merrigong Art Project – Mt Keira


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Moderate On track Project completed to budget and by target date

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Budget has been reviewed due to escalation in material costs.

Project/Action 2.1 Provide funding and support to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, the City Gallery and Circus Monoxide


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Establish criteria for review of support by target date

CCS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 3.1a Manage major events for the city: New Years Eve


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Event held within budget reaching crowd targets and no major security incidents

CPR Dec 06

Comment: A New Year’s Eve event will be conducted at Lang Park, with fireworks at 9pm. Preliminary planning work began on this event during this quarter.

Project/Action 3.1b Manage major events for the city: Australia Day


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Event held within budget, reaching crowd targets and no major security incidents

CPR Jan 06

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 3.2 Manage and promote Council’s event program

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of events held and level of involvement compared to previous years Resp Target Date CPR Ongoing

Comment

The quarter saw another very busy program of events, including the Lord Mayor’s business luncheon featuring the Hon Bob Carr, Local Government Week activities, a reception and activities for visiting children from our Sister City, Kawasaki, the hosting of a board meeting of the Wollongong Stock Exchange, and the launch of the 2006 Lady Mayoress Luncheon.

Project/Action 3.3 Manage Council’s sponsorship program


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Sponsorships managed within budget CPR Ongoing

Comment: Nil

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of sponsorships granted vs number of applications Resp Target Date CPR Ongoing

Comment

Applications declined were deemed not to meet the sponsorship criteria.

*

Project/Action 3.4 Manage the Small Grants program for cultural activities

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of grants approved vs number of grant applications Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

• The Small Grants recipients for 2005/06 have been announced. The funds are being distributed. 55 applications were received – requesting a total of $125,381.87. Small Grants are announced in May 2006 and therefore, will be reported in 4th quarter.

• 11 projects were successful – a total of $29,800.00 was received. The Small Grants Program revealed a need for Cultural Services to facilitate an Oral History Workshop. Workshop planned in conjunction with the State Library in November.

NUMBER OF EVENTS

0

10

20

30

40

50


Num

ber

2005/06 2006/07

SPONSORSHIPS

0

10

20

30

1st Qtr

Num

ber

Approved 2006/07 Declined 2006/07

SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

010203040506070

2005/06 2006/07

Num

ber

Applications received Applications Approved

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 3.5 Manage and support cultural activities and events

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of events held and level of involvement compared to previous years Resp Target Date CCS Ongoing

Comment

Nil

ACTIVITIES/EVENTS HELD & LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT COMPARED TO

PREVIOUS YEARS

0102030405060


Num

ber

2006/07 Target

*

Project/Action 3.6 Determine the strategic direction for Viva la Gong Festival


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Option for future festival direction identified CCS Sep 06

Comment: A consultation process has been underway over the past 12 months to evaluate the success of Viva la Gong and to establish a future direction. A 5 year business plan and proposal has been developed for presentation to Council in November.

Project/Action 4.1 Manage the Museum Development Program


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Program objectives met by target date CCS Dec 08

Comment: Planning for Standards Program 2007 underway. Supervision of Powerhouse Museum Internship 2006 at Black Diamond District Heritage Centre. Strategic Review of 3 Museums with Museums & Galleries NSW underway.

COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 499 83 (29) 0Materials and Contracts 350 17 (79) 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 91 20 0 0Other Expenses 1,738 1,531 91 0Divisional Overheads 8 1 0 0Internal Charges (5) 6 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 2,680 1,659 (16) 0


User Charges and Fees 163 0 (111) 0Other Revenues 0 40 98 0Grants - Operating 54 0 0 0Contributions - Operating 60 15 0 0

Revenues before Capital Amounts 276 55 (14) 0

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (2,404) (1,604) 3 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (2,404) (1,604) 3 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R (112) (15) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 188 23 (16) 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (2,329) (1,596) (13) 0


Australia Day Committee 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Circus Monoxide 80 0 80 0 0 0 0 0Sponsorship Fund 107 0 45 0 10 0 0 0New Year's fEVEr 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Film Illawarra 15 0 16 0 1 0 0 0Cultural Plan Implementation 20 (20) 0 0 0 0 0 0Main St Program 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Federation Public Art 54 (22) 0 0 0 0 0 0

349 (42) 141 0 11 0 0 0


Art Gallery Building Mtce & Improvements 150 (150) 3 (3) 0 0 0 0

Public Art Program 100 (100) 0 0 0 0 0 0

250 (250) 3 (3) 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Arts and CultureOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250

300


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Library Services

Project/Action 1.1 Investigate new service delivery methods


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Investigations completed and recommendations made by target date

LIB Feb 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.2 Ensure timely provision of new library material

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of new items added to collection Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Higher output is due to process improvements resulting from the implementation of Spydus together with a full complement of staff.

NUMBER OF NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THE COLLECTION

0

5000

10000

15000


Item

s

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart New library materials available within 25 working days of being received Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

• Significant efficiency improvements to previous year as a result of the bedding down of the new library system.

• Average time to process new materials has improved considerably but is not yet at levels achieved prior to a period during 2005/06 when the commissioning of the new library system created high demand on resources.

AV E RAGE T IM E T O DE LIV E R NE W LIBRARY M AT E RIALS

0102030405060


Day

s

2004/05 2005/062006/07 target

Project/Action 1.3 Continue re-organisation of Central Library


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Completion of project by target date LIB Aug 07

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.4 Promote utilisation of Library Collection

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Monthly loans compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Nil

MONTHLY LOANS COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS

00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.9

1


Per C

apita

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Monthly visits compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Visits show a decrease possibly due to the increase in remote usage.

MONTHLY VISITS COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6


Per c

apita

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of promotions and media exposures compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Data collection commenced in September 2004, therefore a true comparison with 1st quarter 2004/05 not available.

NUMBER OF PROMOTIONS AND MEDIA EXPOSURES COMPARED TO PREVIOUS

YEARS

0

20

40

60


Nu

mb

er

2005/06 2006/07

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.5 Ensure effectiveness of Reference and Information Services and expand Readers Advice Services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Reference enquiries compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Downward trend due to:

- Change in the criteria used to collect this data;

- Decrease in number of visits due to increased remote usage;

- Easier use of the catalogue.

NUMBER OF REFERENCE ENQUIRIES COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000


Enqu

iries

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Local Studies enquiries compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

A more visible location for the Local Studies Area has resulted in greater usage.

NUMBER OF LOCAL STUDIES ENQUIRIES COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000


Enqu

iries

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Public Library Evaluation Group (PLEG) statistics Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Nil

PLEG INFORMATION REQUESTS COMPLETED WITHIN ONE WORKING DAY

0

20

40

60

80

100


Perc

enta

ge

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

COMMUNITY LIFE


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

No customer survey undertaken during this quarter. Community Survey used for this Performance Indicator is scheduled for June 2007.


Project/Action 1.6 Promote use of technology resources

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of website hits compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Nil

NUMBER OF WEBSITE HITS COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS

0

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000


Hits

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Internet Bookings compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Data collection commenced in October 2005 therefore no comparisons can be made with 1st quarter 2005/06.

NUMBER OF INTERNET BOOKINGS COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000


Boo

king

s

2005/06 2006/07

* Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of email/WP Bookings compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Implementation of system scheduled for December 2006. Data to be provided in the 3rd quarter.


COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.7 Radio Frequency Identification implementation for Central and Thirroul Libraries


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate Moderate On track Completion of project within budget and target date

LIB Jun 07

Comment: Tender assessment completed and recommendations approved by Council. Negotiations to begin October 2006. Negotiations will be based on reducing the risk profile. Implementation for Thirroul depends on the Thirroul Project Plan. Warrawong Library will be implemented instead and Thirroul will follow.

Project/Action 1.8 Re-brand the library to promote and market library services


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track New brand adopted and promotional material developed by target date

LIB Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.9 Maintain the Community Information database

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Community Information enquiries compared to previous year Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Nil

NUMBER OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION ENQUIRIES COMPARED TO PREVIOUS

YEARS

0

200

400

600

800

1000


Non

Ele

ctro

nic

Enqu

iries

2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Community Information Website visits compared to previous years Resp Target Date LIB Ongoing

Comment

Nil

NUMBER OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION WEBSITE VISITS COMPARED TO PREVIOUS

YEARS

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000


Virt

ual V

isits

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 1.10 Investigate the provision of library services at Unanderra and Helensburgh


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Report completed and endorsed by Council by target date

LIB May 07

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project (2005/06) Investigate options for the continuing provision of mobile library services


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed by target date LIB Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.3 Newspaper Indexing Project


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Newspaper Indexing Project LIB Jun 09

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 4,371 976 0 0Materials and Contracts 717 74 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 1,117 276 0 0Other Expenses 180 58 0 0Corporate Overheads 151 38 0 0Internal Charges 141 26 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 6,676 1,447 0 0








NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS (5,994) (1,383) 0 0


Thirroul Library - Additional Staff 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Review of Library Services 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

138 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Reorganise Central Library 808 (808) 81 (81) 100 (100) 0 0 Library Books 1,024 (200) 335 (65) 0 0 0 0

1,833 (1,008) 416 (146) 100 (100) 0 0

Annual Proposed

Library ServicesOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0100200300400500600700800


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Parks, Gardens & Sportsfields

Project/Action 1.1 Undertake an improvement program for Port Kembla, Warrawong and Berkeley open spaces through the implementation of the 3 year place management project


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Community based improvement programs CCS Jun 08

Comment: Participation in Berkeley Open Space Master Planning project. Incorporated Open Space improvement and participation projects into Southern Suburbs Renewal Program.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Business Support CCS Jun 08

Comment: Received $5000 sponsorship from Port Kembla Port Corporation for the Southside Festival.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of grant funding obtained vs $ value of submissions made Resp Target Date CCS Jun 08

Comment

Grants pending this quarter.



Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Conservation projects completed by target date

CCS Jun 08

Comment: • Developed improvement projects for: Hill 60, Commaditchie and Lake Illawarra Foreshore. • Hill 60 Internal Risk Management Group is ongoing. • Coomaditchie Restoration – Environment Trust Grant pending. • Lake Illawarra – supported Korewal Eloura Jerrungarugh Organisation in developing a Bush Tucker Garden –

ongoing.

Project/Action 1.2 Monitor the amount of open space required to be maintained

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of hectares under management compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

There have been no major acquisitions or handovers during the 1st quarter.

COMPARISON OF HECTARES UNDER MANAGEMENT

0

1000

2000

3000


2005/06 2006/07

COMMUNITY LIFE


Performance Indicator Progress Chart

Maintenance $ per hectare compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

City Parks officers continue to monitor performance on land under management, reviewing allocation of resources and monitoring land acquisitions and disposals. The maintenance cost per hectare of land under management has grown progressively for the same period since 2004/05.

MAINTENANCE $ PER HECTARE

$0

$200

$400

$600

$800


04/05 actuals 05/06 actuals 06/07 actuals

Project/Action 2.1 Manage the Sports and Facilities Reference Group and the Sports Planning Process


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Number of projects submitted through the Sports Planning Process

RNR Ongoing

Comment: The following six projects were submitted, ranked and prioritised: Kembla Joggers, Wollongong Touch Berkeley Baseball, Bulli Junior Soccer, Fernhill Soccer, and Wollongong Croquet Club.

Project/Action 2.2 Develop and implement water efficient irrigation systems on sportsfields


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Identification works completed on time and budget

RNR Ongoing

Comment: Working in conjunction with Environment and Health to submit funding priorities for sportsground irrigation at Thomas Dalton Park.

Project/Action 2.3 Develop the Bulli Park Sportsfield Facility


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Identified works completed on time and budget

RNR Jun 08

Comment: Design Division currently completing structural drawings.

Project/Action 2.4 Develop a Masterplan for Fred Finch Park and other sporting facilities at Berkeley


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Masterplan completed by target date RNR Jun 07

Comment: Community engagement commenced in August 2006.

Project/Action 2.5 Construct Illawarra Canoe Club


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Jun 07

Comment: Design Brief currently being compiled. Integral Energy easement issues have been resolved.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 2.6 North Dalton Park Upgrade


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Jun 07

Comment: Tenders let for high voltage supply and sportsground lighting. Tenders currently being sought for field renovation - irrigation.

Project/Action (2005/06): Corrimal Memorial park, Tennis Courts


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Jun 07

Comment: Final staged design solutions being developed for implementation in 4th quarter.

Project/Action 3.1 Implement the playground priority list for the provision of new and rationalisation of existing playgrounds


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Ongoing

Comment: Playground priority list endorsed by Council. Quotations currently being sought for playground works.

Project/Action 3.2 Implement Stage 2 works at Cringila Park


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


CCS Jun 07

Comment: Wood fired bread oven training days set for October and November. Flora survey is complete. Environmental fund submission for $15,000 for works in sub-tropical remnant successful. Bitou Bush removal ongoing.

Project/Action 3.3 Implement the Southern Exposure Foreshore Embellishment project


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


CCS Jun 07

Comment: Recruitment commenced for a Project Officer to oversee project.

Project/Action 3.4 Improve security, field surface and irrigation at Thomas Gibson and McCauley Parks


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Jun 07

Comment: Stage 1 field irrigation completed. Stage 2 irrigation design and quotations being finalised. Sportsfield remedial works to be undertaken during 2nd quarter.

Project/Action 3.5 Implement the Towradgi Park Masterplan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Stage 1 works completed by June 2007 RNR Jun 2010

Comment: Design for picnic shelters completed with tenders currently being assessed. Stage 1 cycleway pedestrian realignment works completed.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 3.6 Ensure consistent maintenance standards/programs for parks

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Customer satisfaction greater than 75% measured biennially Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

A specific biennial playground satisfaction survey will be conducted during the 3rd quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Action requests completed vs action requests received compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Action request activity consistent with previous year.

ACTION REQUESTS - COMPLETED/RECEIVED RATE

0%20%40%60%80%

100%120%


Perc

enta

ge

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 3.7 Undertake Stage 1 works identified in the Rex Jackson Park Masterplan – Skatepark, drainage, fencing and carpark


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Jun 07

Comment: Construction drawings complete. Tender advertised 30 September 2006, - closing date 24 October 2006. Construction programmed for February 2007.

Project/Action 3.8 Undertake improvement works at William Beach Park


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Identified works completed on time and on budget

RNR Jun 07

Comment: All approvals complete. Quotations have been assessed with works to commence November 2006.

Project/Action 3.9 Facilitate the implementation of a Masterplan and construction of community infrastructure for Integral Energy Regional Park


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Masterplan adopted CPP Jun 07

Comment: Nil


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Construction completed by target date and within budget

CPP Jun 07

Comment: Contract for Picnic Shelter awarded. Work commenced July 2006.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action (2005/06): Plan for the embellishment of Sid Parrish Park, Figtree


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed on time and within budget RNR Jun 07

Comment: Community consultation required to sign off on design, programmed for October.

Project/Action (2005/06): Provide Kanahooka Point, Lake Foreshore with park furniture and shade


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed on time and within budget RNR Mar 07

Comment: Negotiations continuing with Lake Illawarra Authority for the provision of an agreed shelter.

Project/Action 2005/06: Hill 60 – Remedial Work


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Stage 1 (Ngaraba-aan Walking Trail) completed to budget and by target date

RNR Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2005/06: Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


RNR Dec 06

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 4.1 Manage Wollongong Botanic Gardens and Annexes


Comment

This customer survey is undertaken every 2 years. The next survey is scheduled to take place in 3rd quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Visitation rate to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

BOTANIC GARDEN VISITATION

0

20000

40000

60000

80000


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 4.2 Manage and conserve Gleniffer Brae Manor House


Comment



Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of functions Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

GLENIFFER BRAE FUNCTIONS

0

10

20

30

40


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 4.3 Manage and operate the Botanic Garden Nursery

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Plant distribution levels for conservation and enhancement programs Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

PLANT DISTRIBUTION

0

5000

10000

15000

20000


2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 4.4 Manage and operate the Botanic Garden Discovery Centre


Comment



COMMUNITY LIFE


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Visitation rate to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

DISCOVERY CENTRE VISITATION

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000


Num

ber

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Target

Project/Action 4.5 Invite expressions of interest for the establishment of a teahouse facility at the Botanic Garden


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Expressions of Interest completed, assessed and report to Council by target date

RNR Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project (2005/06): Botanic Gardens, Duck Pond – landscaping embellishment


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Project completed to target date and within budget

RNR Jun 07

Comment: Nil

COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 7,474 1,752 0 0Materials and Contracts 2,161 291 (6) 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 4,615 1,161 0 0Other Expenses 392 85 (4) 0Divisional Overheads (2) (1) 0 0Corporate Overheads 13 0 0 0Internal Charges 824 290 2 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 15,477 3,578 (8) 0


User Charges and Fees 516 139 (19) 0Other Revenues 16 0 19 0








Botanic Gardens Bus Expenses 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0

W'gong Foreshore Precint Project 0 0 (4) 0 0 0 0 0Integral Energy Reg Pk - Maintenance 112 0 3 0 0 0 0 0RNR Asset Maintenance 250 0 36 0 0 0 0 0

Projects Determined by S&FRG 150 (150) 0 0 0 0 0 0Public Risk - Sportsfields/Parks Fencing 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Hill 60 - Remedial Work 42 (17) 0 0 0 0 0 0Warrawong/Berkeley Place Mgr-3 year term 109 0 31 0 0 0 0 0Asset Mtnc Flagstaff Hill Retaining Wall 0 0 15 0 15 0 0 0

Asset Mtnce Pioneer Beach Bridge 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Southern Exposures - Cringila Park Stg 2 61 (61) 0 0 0 0 0 0Southern Exposures - Foreshore Embell. 81 (81) 0 0 0 0 0 0Southern Exposure - Foreshore Embell. 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Towradgi Park - Lscp Dsgn Impl. & Infra 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Glennifer Brae - Heritage Architect 5 (5) 4 0 0 0 0 0Botanical Gardens - Community Consult 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Conservatorium -Reimb. Of Architect Fees 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0

829 (313) 89 0 24 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Parks, Gardens and Sportsfields


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000




Budget


02,0004,0006,0008,000

10,00012,00014,00016,00018,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

100

200

300

400

500

600


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

COMMUNITY LIFE





Nth Dalton Park -Field Lighting 450 (450) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Integral Energy Reg Park 268 (65) 127 0 0 0 0 0

Corrimal Memorial Park, Tennis Courts 25 (25) 14 (14) 0 0 0 0

Tfr to North Dalton Park Reserve 35 0 9 0 0 0 0 0

Sport Planning Process - Tfr to Reserve 150 0 38 0 0 0 0 0

New Playground Installations 690 (200) 144 (144) 0 0 0 0 Kawasaki Sister City Bridge 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Botanic Gardens - Poppy Harris Project 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0

BG- Duck Pond Embellishment 100 (100) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Berkeley Park Embellishment S94 24 (24) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rex Jackson Park - Master Plan 299 (49) 1 (1) 0 0 0 0

Hollymount Park - Upgrade Amenities Bldg 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0

Illawarra Canoe Club Building 60 (60) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cringila Park Entry Gates 40 0 19 0 0 0 0 0

Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment 126 (25) 0 0 (50) 0 0 0

Towradgi Park - Implement Master Plan 340 (340) 30 (30) 0 0 0 0

Diamond Bros Res- Toddler's Playground 70 (70) 45 (45) 0 0 0 0

Thomas Dalton-Irrigation/Water Sourcing 40 (40) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Thomas Gibson Park - Embellishment 6 (6) 5 (5) 0 0 0 0

McCauley Park - Embellishment 20 (20) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sid Parrish Park,Figtree-Embellishment 100 (100) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kanahooka Point Foreshore 21 (21) 0 0 0 0 0 0

William Beach Pk-Shelters & BBQ 39 (39) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mobile Skateboard Facility 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Water Saving Devices 8 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 Sportsfield Irrigation Project 50 (50) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fred Finch Pk,Berk.-Lndscpe Dsgn&Infra. 15 (15) 6 (6) 0 0 0 0

William Beach Park Embellishment 100 (100) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Conser/GlenBrae Heritage Mtce- Trf to RA 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Unanderra Park Lighting 35 (35) 21 (21) 0 0 0 0

3,150 (1,833) 470 (266) (35) 0 0 0



COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Beaches & Pools

Project/Action 1.1 Undertake programmed servicing and maintenance to Council’s tidal rock pools

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of cleans compared to schedule Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Rock pool cleans have been in line with previous years. Extra services have been carried out at Austinmer following action requests and Bulli to carry out repairs on stairs.

ROCK POOL CLEANS

10

20

30

40


2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of action requests completed vs number received compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

All action requests received during the 1st quarter have been actioned.

ROCK POOL ACTION REQUESTS COMPLETED

02468

1012


2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 1.2 Undertake repairs to the floor of Towradgi Rock Pool


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

High High On track Works completed on time and budget RNR Nov 06

Comment: Tender has been awarded and works commenced in September 2006. The demolition of the existing structure has caused various design concerns and a project team has been focussing on addressing these issues. Financial risk high as a result of uncertainty on state of substructure beneath the rock pool floor and the volume of concrete that will be required poses high operational and financial risk.

Project/Action 1.3 Construction of new Bellambi Toddlers Pool and repairs to concourse area


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Works completed on time and budget RNR Jun 07

Comment: Community engagement with stakeholder groups on concept design has commenced.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.4 Manage saltwater and chlorinated community pools


Comment

No survey has been conducted in the 1st Quarter at Council’s pools. Surveys will be undertaken in December 2006 and January 2007.


Project/Action 1.5 Manage beach safety and associated services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of beach rescues compared to previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Council’s Lifeguard Service performed 8 beach rescues as part of the trial winter operations at North Beach during 1st quarter.

BEACH RESCUES

0

50

100

150

200

250

Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr

Res

cues

2005/06 2006/07


Comment

No survey has been conducted in the 1st quarter at Council’s beaches. Surveys will be undertaken in December 2006 and January 2007.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Comparison of volunteer labour to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

The season commenced on 30 September 2006. The first results for this performance indicator will be reported in the 2nd quarter.


Project/Action 1.6 Construct a new shared patrol tower at Corrimal Beach


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Works completed on time and within budget RNR Sep 07

Comment: Initial survey undertaken and designs to be completed. Revised target date December 2007.

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.7 Plan and construct a new beach patrol room and public amenities at Sandon Point Surf Club


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Works completed on time and within budget RNR Jun 07

Comment: Project currently in consultation phase.

Project/Action 1.8 Prioritise surf clubs for commercial redevelopment and commence investigations and feasibility in priority order


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Priority list developed and endorsed by target date

CPP Sep 07

Comment: Immediate priority is to resolve scope of works and funding sources for North Wollongong Surf Club repairs.

Project/Action 2005/06: Thirroul Pool – pump house, toddlers pool and main shell improvements


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Works completed to target date RNR Sept 07

Comment: Pool shell and concourse works were completed in 1st quarter 2006/07 after being delayed from the 4th quarter 2005/06 due to Council extending swimming season at Thirroul Pool to Queens’ Birthday weekend.

Project/Action 2.1 Conduct Council’s “Surf Sense” water safety education program for Years 2, 4 & 6 at all primary schools in the City

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of participants compared to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Sep 06

Comment

Council’s Surf Sense water safety education program is conducted during the 1st quarter (School Term 3). 65 schools were visited in 2006/07 compared to 67 schools in 2005/06.

SURF SENSE PROGRAM

0

2500

5000

7500

10000

2005/06 2006/07Partcipants Target

Project/Action 2.2 University of Wollongong (UOW) International Student Induction

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of participants compared to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Mar 07

Comment

Program to commence in 3rd and 4th quarters 2006/07.


COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 3,463 488 0 0Materials and Contracts 347 77 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 525 145 0 0Other Expenses 231 46 0 0Divisional Overheads 2 1 0 0Internal Charges 28 (13) 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 4,596 744 0 0







Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R (219) (45) 0 0



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Rock Pools Priority Works 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Corrimal Beach Shared Patrol Tower 100 (100) 43 (43) 54 (54) 0 0

Thirroul Pool Pumphouse 129 0 8 0 0 0 0 0

Stanwell Park Beach Storage Facility 60 (60) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rock Pool Priority Program 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Towradgi Rock Pool Works 350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

838 (160) 50 (43) 54 (54) 0 0

Annual Proposed

Beaches and PoolsOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0500

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Recreation & Leisure Enterprises

Project/Action 1.1 Undertake Dapto Heated Pool Improved Works


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.2 Undertake Lakeside Leisure Centre Improvement Works


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: Works commenced and progressing to program.

Project/Action 1.3 Manage Council’s heated outdoor pools at Corrimal and Dapto

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Comparison of attendances to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Attendances follow a seasonal pattern. Attendances at Dapto Pool are tracking below target during this quarter. (Note: Target attendances are based on best result for the last 5 years).

ATTENDANCES-CORRIMAL HEATED POOL

0

6000

12000

18000

24000

30000

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June2005/06 2006/07 Target

ATTENDANCES-DAPTO HEATED POOL

0

4000

8000

12000

16000

20000

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June

2005/06 2006/07 Target


Comment

No survey has been conducted in the 1st quarter at Council’s outdoor pools. Surveys will be undertaken in December 2006 and January 2007.


COMMUNITY LIFE


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a cost recovery target of 28% for Dapto Heated Pool Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Expense recovery lower than targeted.

DAPTO HEATED OLYMPIC POOLExpense Recovery

0%

20%

40%

60%

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

2006/07 target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a cost recovery target of 47% for Corrimal Heated Pool Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Expense recovery lower than targeted.

CORRIMAL HEATED OLYMPIC POOLExpense Recovery

0%

20%

40%

60%


2006/07 Target

Project/Action 1.4 Manage Council’s commercial leisure centres at Beaton Park and Lakeside

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Comparison of visits to target and previous years Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Attendances down at Lakeside Leisure Centre due to major renovation works.

BEATON PARK LEISURE CENTRETotal Visits

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000


Visi

tors

2005/06 2006/07 Target

LAKESIDE LEISURE CENTRETotal Visits

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000


Visi

tors

2005/06 2006/07 Target

COMMUNITY LIFE


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

A specific survey was undertaken on the Learn to Swim Program at Beaton Park. 312 responses were returned within an overall satisfaction rating of 86%.

BEATON PARK LEISURE CENTRE Customer Satisfaction Survey (Quarterly)

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%


2005/06 2006/07 target

LAKESIDE LEISURE CENTRE Customer Satisfaction Survey (Half Yearly)

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

1st Qtr 3rd Qtr

2005/06 2006/07 Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a direct operating cost recovery target of 97% for Beaton Park Leisure Centre Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Monthly income and expenditure comparisons vary due to payment cycles associated with major programs.

BEATON PARK LEISURE CENTREExpense Recovery

0%25%50%75%

100%125%150%175%


'2006/07 Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a direct operating cost recovery target of 95% for Lakeside Leisure Centre Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Monthly income and expenditure comparisons vary due to payment cycles associated with major programs and business disruptions stemming from current major works being undertaken.

LAKESIDE LEISURE CENTREExpense Recovery

0%25%50%75%

100%125%150%175%


'2006/07 Target

COMMUNITY LIFE


Project/Action 1.5 Construct the Illawarra Table Tennis Multi-Purpose Room at Beaton Park


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.6 Provide a popular and quality standard golf course at Russell Vale

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Customer satisfaction greater than 75% Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Survey responses currently being evaluated with final results to be published in 2nd quarter.


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achievement of 50,000 rounds per annum and comparison to previous year Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Russell Vale Golf Course continues to experience declining patronage. This is believed to be consistent with industry trends.

RUSSELL VALE GOLF COURSE ROUNDS PER ANNUM

02,0004,0006,0008,000

10,00012,000


Num

ber

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a direct expense recovery target of 119% for Russell Vale Golf Course Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Direct cost recovery continues to be below budget level of 119%. Declining patronage at the Course is a major contributor to these results.

RUSSELL VALE GOLF COURSEDIRECT COST RECOVERY

0%20%40%60%80%

100%120%140%


2005/06 2006/07 target

COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 2,533 607 0 0Materials and Contracts 587 131 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 162 39 0 0Other Expenses 504 157 0 0Divisional Overheads 2 1 0 0Internal Charges 40 15 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 3,828 950 0 0


User Charges and Fees 2,861 636 0 0Other Revenues 0 13 0 0Contributions - Operating 0 3 0 0








Lakeside Equipment Replacement 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

RVGC Club Contribution To Work 5 (5) 3 (3) 0 0 0 0

15 (5) 5 (3) 0 0 0 0


Dapto Pool Refurbishment 265 (265) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Beaton Pk Athletic Track -Tfr To Reserve 30 0 8 0 0 0 0 0

Beaton Park Equipment Replacement 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lakeside Leisure Centre Refurbishment 720 (720) 0 0 0 0 0 0

BPLC - Multi Purpose Room 100 (100) 0 0 0 0 0 0

1,145 (1,085) 8 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Recreation and Leisure Enterprises


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0500

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0100200300400500600700800900

1000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

COMMUNITY LIFE


Program: Community Life Function: Emergency Services

Project/Action 1.1 Replace the Mt Keira Emergency Power Generator


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

High Low On track Project completed by target date and within budget

WS Jun 07

Comment: Quotation submissions close October 2006. The condition of the emergency power generator at Mt Keira is in a deteriorated state requiring immediate replacement. In the event of a significant power outage, the reliability of the existing generator is uncertain. A contingency plan is in place to provide a back-up generator in the event of an extended power outage until the new generator is installed.

Project/Action 1.2 Manage bushfire risk on community land: Continue implementation of the asset protection zone management plan, manage FIReady program, and undertake hazard reduction on community land


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Number of hazard reductions undertaken vs number scheduled

RNR Ongoing

Comment: 2 hazard reductions were scheduled and undertaken during this quarter.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Number of complaints resolved vs number received

RNR Ongoing

Comment: 5 complaints received and investigated year to date. 2 complaints resolved and 3 awaiting final assessment.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of community FIReady events held Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

FIREADY EVENTS HELD

0

20

40


2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of FIReady volunteer hours contributed Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

FIREADY VOLUNTEER HOURS

50

100

150

200


Num

ber

2006/07

*

COMMUNITY LIFE



Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track % of APZ project implemented to program WS Ongoing

Comment: From the 2003 APZ Study there are 10 Priority Sites to be undertaken during 2006/07. 9 are located on Community Land of which 3 have been assessed during this quarter.

Project/Action 1.3 Manage the provision of services by the NSW Rural Fire Service through a Service Agreement


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Target dates met WS Ongoing

Comment: It is noted that this Performance Indicator relates to activities of the RFS, not Council.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Service agreement reviewed quarterly WS Ongoing

Comment: The most recent Wollongong City Council RFS Liaison Committee quarterly meeting was held in October 2006 at which time it was noted that all performance targets listed in the Service Agreement are being met.

Project/Action 1.4 Ensure that programmed meetings of the Wollongong Local Emergency Management Committee are held and that relevant emergency plans are in place


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Three meetings held per annum WS Ongoing

Comment: Next meeting of the Wollongong Local Emergency Management Committee is scheduled for November 2006. The City of Wollongong Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) was reviewed in 2005 and endorsed by the District Emergency Management Committee in March 2006. A Wollongong CBD Evacuation Sub Plan is presently being prepared.

Project/Action 2.1 In conjunction with the NSW Rural Fire Service, Shellharbour and Kiama Council’s support the establishment of a new Illawarra Regional Rural Fire Service Headquarters at Albion Park Airport


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Delayed Target dates met WS Ongoing

Comment: NSW Rural Fire Service is presently considering an amended design and various construction options, including modular construction, in order to meet available funding for this project. It was originally proposed that a Development Application for this project be submitted by December 2006, however, with the early onset of the Bush Fire Season, and the subsequent diversion of RFS resources, it does not appear that this date will be met.

Project/Action 2.2 Provide support to the Wollongong Local State Emergency Service


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Target dates met WS Ongoing

Comment: Council continues to meet its legislative obligations through the provision of funding and resources, including a donation of $6,600 and funding of operational expenses for the local SES unit.

COMMUNITY LIFE



Employee Costs 152 60 0 0Materials and Contracts 1,578 42 1 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 845 182 0 0Other Expenses 2,523 1,125 13 0Divisional Overheads 3 0 0 0Internal Charges 43 19 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 5,144 1,429 14 0


Grants - Operating 206 11 0 0


SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (4,938) (1,418) (14) 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (4,938) (1,418) (14) 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R 0 (11) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 1,252 0 0 0



Asset Protection Zone Study 253 (252) 30 0 0 0 0 0RFS Regional Headquarters 1,000 (1,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0

1,253 (1,252) 30 0 0 0 0 0


RFS Equipment 22 (22) 0 0 0 0 0 0 RFS Equipment 135 (135) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Otford RFS Depot Relocation of Door 7 (7) 7 0 0 0 0 0

164 (164) 7 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

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SCHEDULE 1



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 73 (73) Introduction of grant funded project

$57K, refer to Operational projects below for details & $16K increase in hours for part time position.

Other Minor Variations 1

RevenueGrants - Operating 65 65 Additional funding received for

Volunteering Illawarra.Contributions - Operating 7 7Less Grants and ContributionsTransferred to RA

72 72Transfer of additional funds received above, to restricted assets.


57 57See projects below.


Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsVolunteering Illawarra 57 (57) 0 Introduction of Funded Projects


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 1



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 92 (92) Reclassification of expenditure from

Other Expenses $42K, introduction of additional grant funded project $42K & various other minor changes $8K.

Material & Contracts 41 (41) Transfer from Other Expenses for Neighbourhood Youth Programs $23K & various other changes $18K offsett by income.

Other Expenses (65) 65 Transfer to Employee Costs $42K & Materials & Contracts $23K above.

RevenueUser Charges & Fees 18 18Other Revenue (76) (76) Transfer to Grants-OperatingGrants - Operating 140 140 Additional funding received for

funded positions ($65k) offset by transfer to reserves below, reallocation from Other Revenue and Contributions - Operating see above ($76k).


111 (111) Additional grants received and transferred to reserves.


131 131Funding associated with introduction of additonal grant funded projects.


Community Life


COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 1


Arts and Culture

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs (29) 29 Refer Operational Project below.Material & Contracts (79) 79 Transfer to Other Expenses.Other Expenses 91 (91) Transfer from Materials and

Contracts. Refer to 'Sponsorship Fund' Operational Project below.

RevenueUser Charges & Fees (111) (111) Transfer to Other Revenue, 10k

refer to Viva la Gong project below, remainder is minor variances resulting from charging out of services to affiliate organisations.

Other Revenue 98 98 Transfer from User Charges and Fees.


(17) (17) Refer Viva la Gong Operational Project below.



Viva la Gong Project 27 (27) 0 Reduction in anticipated expenditure due to reduced grant income for Viva La Gong project.

Sponsorship Fund 10 (10) Transfer of budget from Office Economic Development for contribution to subsidy of Kia International tennis event at Beaton Pk


Community Life



SCHEDULE 1


Library Services


Reorganise Central Library 100 (100) 0 Additional budget to extend scope of project to include lighting improvements, funded from the building reserve .



Community Life

COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 1




Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment (50) 50 Transfer of budget from RNR to Works/Services to complete Mt Keira Summit Carpark.



Community Life

SCHEDULE 1


Beaches and Pools


Corrimal Beach Shared Patrol Tower 54 (54) 0 Introduction of additional S94 funding to meet increased cost of the project resulting from delays in planning and approvals and the nature of the site.



Community Life

SCHEDULE 1


Emergency Services



Community Life


COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 115 (115) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Material & Contracts 47 (47) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Other Expenses 5 (5) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Corporate Overheads (78) 78 Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.


81 81 Carryover from 05/06, refer to operational projects below.



PK, Warrawong and Berkeley Community Renewal

33 (33) 0 Carryover from 05/06.

Aboriginal Dance Tour 20 (12) (8) Carryover from 05/06.Volunteers in Business 22 (22) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Other Minor Variations 13 (13) 0 Carryover from 05/06.

0Variation on Operational Projects 88 (80) (8)


Variation on Capital Projects 0 0 0


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 37 0 (37) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Material & Contracts 118 0 (118) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Other Expenses 151 0 (151) Refund of grant monies $105K and

introcuction of carryover, refer to operational projects below.

Corporate Overheads 78 0 (78) Carryover from 05/06, refer to operational projects below.


0 323 323 Carryover from 05/06, refer to operational projects below.

Other Minor Variations 5 5Variation on Operational Activities 384 328 (56)

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit)

Comments

Refund of Grant Monies 105 (105) 0 Refund of grant monies received in prior years for Community Transport. Expensed above under Other Expenses.

Implement DDA 52 52 Carryover from 05/06.HACC Officer 78 (78) 0 Introduction of funded project.HACC Projects 138 (138) 0 Introduction of funded projects.Other Minor Variations 13 (9) 4Variation on Operational Projects 373 (330) 56

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit)

Comments

Corrimal Pensioners Centre 300 (300) 0 Carryover from 05/06 and S94 funding.

Horsley Childcare Centre 1,300 (1,300) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Balgownie Village Comm. Ctr - Redevelop

363 (363) 0 Carryover from 05/06 and additional Section 94 funding repalcing council funding.

Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre 6 (6) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Wentworth St Port Kembla 3 (3) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Dapto District Community Centre 253 (253) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Construction 4,543 (4,543) 0 Carryover from 05/06.

Facilities Strategic Plan & Development 78 (78) 0 Introduction of project funded from Future Capital Reserve.

Wollongong Town Hall & CC 273 (273) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Variation on Capital Projects 7,119 (7,119) 0


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2


Arts and Culture

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 103 (103) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Material & Contracts 77 (77) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Internal Charges (40) 40 Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Other Minor Variances 12


76 76 Carryover from 05/06, refer to operational projects below.



Cultural Centre Operations 86 (54) (32) Carryover from 05/06.Main St Program 12 (12) Carryover from 05/06.Federation Public Art 54 (22) (32) Carryover from 05/06.Variation on Operational Projects 152 (76) (76)


IPAC Equipment Replacement (350) 350 0 Transfer of project to Building Function.

Public Art Program 50 (50) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Variation on Capital Projects (300) 300 0


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2


Library Services

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 112 (112) Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Other Various Minor Changes 2 (2)

RevenueGrants - Operating 72 72 Carryover from 05/06, refer to

operational projects below.Other Various Minor Changes 2 2Less Grants and ContributionsTransferred to RA

(72) (72) Carryover from 05/06, refer to operational projects below.


(72) (72) Carryover from 05/06, refer to operational projects below.



Newspaper Indexing Project 72 (72) 0 Introduction of new project fully funded

Review of Library Services 40 (40) Introduction of Carryover.Variation on Operational Projects 112 (72) (40)


Reorganise Central Library 808 (808) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Variation on Capital Projects 808 (808) 0


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 23 (23) Reintroduction of carryover &

distribution of below excess insurance budget.

Material & Contracts (36) 36 $50K, Carryover from 05/06 refer operational projects below. Refer To Operational Projects Below. $10K Distribution of below excess insurance budget. ($95K) RNR Asset Maintenance project- setting up shared projects.

Other Expenses (2) 2 Carryover from 05/06 refer operational projects below

Internal Charges 92 (92) Refer To Operational Projects Below. $95K transfer from Materials & Contracts: RNR Asset Maintenance project- setting up shared projects.

RevenueCapital Grants and Contributions 25 25 Budgeted to receive funds from the

Dept. Of Sport & Rec for the Unanderra Park Lighting Project.


25 25 Budgeted to receive funds from the Dept. Of Sport & Rec for the Unanderra Park Lighting Project.


24 24 Carryover from 05/06 refer operational projects below



Hill 60 - Remedial Work 42 (17) (25) Carryover from 05/06.Other Minor Variations 10 (8) (2)Variation on Operational Projects 52 (25) (27)


Nth Dalton Park -Field Lighting 450 (450) 0 $280K Reintroduction of Carryover for 2006/07. $170K introduction of additional funding as per EMC minutes 25/9/06.

Integral Energy Reg Park 268 (65) (203) Introduction S94 funding and facilitation of shared project.

Corrimal Memorial Park, Tennis Courts 25 (25) 0 Carryover from 05/06, project now completed.

New Playground Installations 90 (90) Carryover from 05/06.BG- Duck Pond Embellishment 100 (100) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Berkeley Park Embellishment S94 24 (24) 0 Carryover from 05/06, project now

completed.Rex Jackson Park - Master Plan 299 (49) (250) Carryover from 05/06.Illawarra Canoe Club Building 60 (60) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Cringila Park Entry Gates 40 (40) Carryover from 05/06.Mt Keira Lookout Refurbishment 126 (25) (101) Carryover from 05/06.Towradgi Park - Implement Master Plan 190 (190) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Diamond Bros Res- Toddler's Playgrou 70 (70) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Thomas Dalton-Irrigation/Water Sourcin 40 (40) 0 Carryover from 05/06.McCauley Park - Embellishment 20 (20) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Sid Parrish Park,Figtree-Embellishment 100 (100) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Kanahooka Point Foreshore 21 (21) 0 Carryover from 05/06.William Beach Pk-Shelters & BBQ 39 (39) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Unanderra Park Lighting 35 (35) 0 Carryover from 05/06, now

completed.Other Minor Variations 35 (6)Variation on Capital Projects 2,046 (1,325) (692)


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2


Beaches and Pools

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs (462) 462 Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto

Pools to new servicesMaterial & Contracts (256) 256 $45K Refer To Operational Projects

Below.($301K) Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto Pools to new services

Other Expenses (188) 188 Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto Pools to new services

Internal Charges 55 55 $45K Refer To Operational Projects Below. $10K Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto Pools to new services

RevenueUser Charges & Fees (368) (368) Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto

Pools to new servicesVariation on Operational Activities (906) (313) 593


Asset Mtnce-Western Subs Pool Repairs

40 (40) 0 Distribution of RNR Asset Maintenance Budget. Shared project with Parks,Gardens & Sportsfields function.

Other Minor Variations 5 (5)Variation on Operational Projects 40 (40) 0


Rock Pools Priority Works 50 (50) $400K Reintroduction Of Carryover for 2006/07. ($350K) Transfer of budget over to Towradgi Rock Pool Project re Council Minute #244 21/8/06.

Corrimal Beach Shared Patrol Tower 100 (100) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Thirroul Pool Pumphouse 129 (129) Carryover from 05/06, now

completed.Stanwell Park Beach Storage Facility 60 (60) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Towradgi Rock Pool Works 350 (350) Transfer of budget from Rock pools

Priority Works Project re Council Minute #244 21/8/06.

Variation on Capital Projects 689 (160) (529)


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2


Recreation and Leisure Enterprises

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 462 (462) Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto

Pools to new servicesMaterial & Contracts 313 (313) $12K Refer to operational projects

below. $301K Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto Pools to new services

Other Expenses 188 (188) $188K Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto Pools to new services

Other Minor Variations 3 (3)

RevenueUser Charges & Fees 368 368 Re-mapping of Corrimal & Dapto

Pools to new servicesOther Minor Variations 5 5

Refer to operational projects below.Variation on Operational Activities 966 373 (593)


Other Minor Variations 12 (12) 0Variation on Operational Projects 12 (12) 0


Lakeside Leisure Centre Refurb 470 (470) 0 $129K Reintroduction of Carryover for 2006/07. $341K Introduction of additional budget as per Council Minute #245 21/8/06

Dapto Pool Refurbishment 165 (165) 0 Carryover from 05/06.BPLC - Multi Purpose Room 100 (100) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Variation on Capital Projects 735 (735) 0


Community Life



COMMUNITY LIFE


SCHEDULE 2


Emergency Services

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts 90 (90) Carryover from 05/06, refer To

Operational Projects Below


90 90 Carryover from 05/06, refer To Operational Projects Below



Asset Protection Zone Study 90 (90) 0 Carryover from 05/06.Variation on Operational Projects 90 (90) 0


RFS Equipment 22 (22) 0 Reintroduce Carryover 2006/2007

RFS Equipment 135 (135) 0 Reintroduce Carryover 2006/2007

Other Minor Variations 7 (7) 0Variation on Capital Projects 164 (164) 0


Community Life



INFRASTRUCTURE


PROGRAM: INFRASTRUCTURE The following is a review of the 1St quarter 2006/07 financial year of the Infrastructure Program. The Infrastructure Program incorporates the following functions:

- Roads & Bridges;

- Carparks;

- Footpaths & Cycleways;

- Buildings.


• Scheduled maintenance: All residual maintenance projects from the 2005/06 year have been completed and a significant number of the scheduled maintenance projects for 2006/2007 have commenced.

• Capital Works: A major focus for the quarter has been Council’s capital construction program. Completed projects include Hollymount P``ark AFL and Cricket Club extensions and Crown Street Mall painting. Projects commenced include: Kembla Grange Picnic Shelters, Lakeside Leisure Centre Refurbishment, North Dalton Park Field Lighting, Corrimal Beach Patrol Tower and Central Library Upgrade.

• CBD Asset Refurbishments: Works programmed for 2006/07 are progressing well in the quarter with smoke detection upgrades at both the IPAC and the Administration Building now complete and fully operational.

• One successful project funding notification was received from the Department of Planning for last quarter’s submission under the Coastal Cycleway Project for Springhill Road Project.

• One successful project funding notification from the RTA was received for the Five Islands Road/Springhill Road intersection treatment.

Project Summary

The Infrastructure Program contains 12 projects that are being reported in a risk reporting format.

PROJECT SUMMARY

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Projects with moderate orhigh risk and/or if the projectis delayed

As can be seen from the pie chart above, all 12 projects within the Infrastructure Program are on track and have low operational and financial risk. Sue Baker-Finch Chief Operating Officer

INFRASTRUCTURE


Program: Infrastructure Function: Roads & Bridges

Project/Action 1.1 Undertake construction and maintenance works in accordance with the Rolling Program for roads


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Projects undertaken compared to program WS Jun 07

Comment: The reconstruction program is scheduled to commence during the 2nd quarter. Presently significant pavement investigations are being undertaken prior to any works commencing. Repaving will commence in the 2nd quarter.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of program completed compared to budget Resp Target Date WS Jun 07

Comment

Reconstruction program is scheduled to commence during the second quarter. Presently significant pavement investigations are being undertaken prior to any works commencing.

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Project/Action 1.2 Undertake works to improve traffic management


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: A list of projects has been prioritised in conjunction with Council’s Traffic Section and $300,000 has been allocated for construction works. Roundabouts at West/Kenny Streets, Wollongong 80% complete. Designs are presently being prepared for projects to be commenced later in the year.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of program completed compared to budget Resp Target Date WS Jun 07

Comment

• Actual expenditure reflects the normal variance in expenditure that would occur in the construction phase.

• Roundabout construction at West/Kenny Streets, Wollongong.

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INFRASTRUCTURE


Project/Action 1.3 Undertake construction and maintenance works in accordance with the Rolling Program for kerb and gutter

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Linear metres of kerb and gutter constructed compared to previous years Resp Target Date WS Jun 07

Comment

During the quarter 150 linear metres of kerb & gutter was constructed or maintained at Domville Rd, Otford.

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Project/Action 2.1 Lobby government agencies for improvements to arterial roads


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Improvements made to arterial roads COO Ongoing

Comment: The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) recently announced work will commence in 2006/07 on the $15 million Northern Distributor Extension. Wollongong City Council (WCC) has partnered with the RTA to reinstate Rube Hargrave Park following the completion of the Sea Cliff Bridge. WCC and RTA officers have agreed to establish a quarterly forum to share information and identify opportunities on respective roads programs with the first of these forums to be held in 2nd quarter.

Project/Action 2.2 Investigate and apply to government agencies for local road funding opportunities

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of successful applications vs number applied for Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment

Council applied for 20 traffic facility projects in total, four of which were under the National Blackspot Program. The remainder were from Council’s Traffic Facility Priority List. Three applications were successful.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS VS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED

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Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of successful applications vs $ value applied for Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment

Council applied primarily to the RTA for funding to the value of $960,000 and received approval for $290,000.

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INFRASTRUCTURE



Employee Costs 2,677 502 0 0Materials and Contracts 4,896 1,084 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 125 15 0 0Other Expenses 2,515 596 0 0Divisional Overheads 50 4 0 0Internal Charges 323 46 (10) 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 10,585 2,248 (10) 0


User Charges and Fees 363 189 272 0Other Revenues 53 (2) (2) 0Grants - Operating 1,620 405 0 0Contributions - Operating 377 248 0 0



Capital Grants and Contributions 1,413 1,060 1,447 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (6,759) (349) 1,727 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R(1,413) (1,307) (1,447) 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 1,739 23 0 0



State roads maintenance program 300 (300) 0 0 0 0 0 0Regional roads maintenance program 1,166 (1,076) 92 0 0 0 0 0

Dendrobium Project Administration 363 (363) 23 (23) 0 0 0 0

1,829 (1,739) 115 (23) 0 0 0 0


Traffic Facility Improvements (50% RTA) 530 (200) 46 0 2 0 0 0

Mt Ousley Road 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0

*Whytes Gully Capital Works Program 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

North Infrastructure Construction 1,410 (500) 184 0 0 0 0 0

South Infrastructure Construction 1,151 0 7 0 0 0 0 0

Central Infrastructure Construction 2,320 (983) 229 0 230 0 0 0

Northern Division - Special Projects 41 0 9 0 (51) 0 0 0

Central Division - Special Projects 54 0 19 0 0 0 0 0

Southern Division - Special Projects 75 0 (9) 0 0 0 0 0

Roads to Recovery Program 285 (100) 160 (100) 110 (100) 0 0 Bus Shelter Installations 150 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 Bong Bong Rd, West Dapto 0 0 0 0 (14) 0 0 0

Stratford Rd, Unanderra - Roadworks 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0

George Hanley Dr, Nth W'gong - K&G 200 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0

Towradgi Rock Pool Works 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Cordeaux Road, Figtree (Gibsons-Amaroo) 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lakelands Drive, Dapto K & G 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Park Rd, Wonoona LATM Improvements 121 (121) 0 0 0 0 0 0

6,521 (1,904) 797 (100) 293 (100) 0 0

Annual Proposed

Roads and BridgesOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

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INFRASTRUCTURE


Program: Infrastructure Function: Carparks

Project/Action 1.1a Develop a comprehensive car parking strategy for the city: Complete an inventory of existing car parking facilities


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Inventory completed by target date CS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.1b Develop a comprehensive car parking strategy for the city: Develop a methodology and program for assessing car parking needs for the city


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Methodology endorsed and program developed by target date

CS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.1 Review the management of Council’s fee paying car parking facilities to ensure adequate provision and an appropriate financial return to Council


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Review completed by target date WS Jun 07

Comment: Paid car parking facilities were fully occupied for the quarter with waiting lists in operation.

Project/Action 2.2 Implement the rolling works program for car parks


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Projects undertaken compared to program WS Ongoing

Comment: Stage 1 of John Crehan Park has been completed. Mt Keira Summit car park is almost complete. Sid Parrish Park car park has commenced. 10 car park projects are scheduled for 2006/07.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of program compared to budget Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

Nil

YTD $ VALUE OF PROGRAM COMPLETED COMPARED TO BUDGET

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INFRASTRUCTURE



Employee Costs 376 44 0 0Materials and Contracts 81 1 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 49 7 0 0Other Expenses 21 52 29 0Divisional Overheads 23 1 0 0Internal Charges 22 4 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 573 109 29 0







Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R (179) (11) 0 0



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Tannery St, Unanderra - Carpark 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

John Crehan Park, Cringila - Carpark 150 0 155 0 10 0 0 0

Rex Jackson Pk, H'burgh - Carpark Upgrde 155 0 0 0 (155) 0 0 0

Hector Harvey Oval- Carpark 170 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 North Dalton Park- Car Park 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pop Erington Park, Fairy Meadow- Car Par 40 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

Sid Parish Park, Figtree- Car Park 60 0 6 0 0 0 0 0

Stanwell Park SLSC Carpark- Car Park 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

* Rube Hargrave Park 34 (9) 0 0 0 0 0 0

938 (9) 163 0 (145) 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

CarparksOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

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INFRASTRUCTURE


Program: Infrastructure Function: Footpaths & Cycleways

Project/Action 1.1 Make application to relevant government agencies for pedestrian footpaths and cycleway funding

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of successful applications vs number applied for Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment

• One application made to the RTA with one approved and funds granted.

• One grant made to the Department of Planning under the Coastal Cycleway Project for $50,000, for a 50/50 joint funded project.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS VS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED

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Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of successful application vs $ value applied for Resp Target Date CS Ongoing

Comment

• One application to the value of $240,000 made to the RTA in July with this approved in August to the value of $240,000.

• One grant made to the Department of Planning under the Coastal Cycleway Project for $50,000, for a 50/50 joint funded project.

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Project/Action 1.2 Undertake construction and maintenance works in accordance with the Rolling Program for footpaths and cycleways


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress


Comment: 14 projects undertaken, 2 of which have been completed: Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow and Robsons Rd, Keiraville have been completed.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart $ value of program compared to budget Resp Target Date WS Jun 07

Comment

• Actual expenditure for this quarter was $150.000.

• Footpath construction has been completed at Lysaght Street, North Wollongong, and 80% complete at Robsons Road, Keiraville.

• Preliminary works undertaken in preparation of construction of cycleway on Springhill Road, adjacent to Greenhouse Park, which is scheduled to commence in late October 2006.

YTD $ VALUE OF PROGRAM COMPLETED COMPARED TO BUDGET

0200400600800

10001200


$000

's

actual expenditure YTD Cumulative Budget

INFRASTRUCTURE


Project/Action 1.3 Horsley Cycleway Construction


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Construction completed by target date WS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.1 Implement recommendations made by the Traffic Committee on a priority basis


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Number and type of improvements identified WS Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.2 Undertake maintenance of the pedestrian and cycleway network

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Area of infrastructure on which maintenance has been carried out (m²) Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

During this quarter 2413m of infrastructure maintenance has been carried out.

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INFRASTRUCTURE



Employee Costs 643 146 0 0Materials and Contracts 247 46 0 0Divisional Overheads 22 1 0 0Internal Charges 127 20 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 1,039 213 0 0


Other Revenues 0 4 0 0






0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Shared Pathways 515 (240) 1 0 (31) 0 0 0 Horsley Cycleway Construction 397 (397) 287 (286) 0 0 0 0* Thirroul Pool Pumphouse 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Wentworth St PK Streetscape Improvements 0 0 (44) 0 0 0 0 0

Lake Ave, Cringila - Footpath 100 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 Thirroul Beach Shared Pathway 48 0 45 0 48 0 0 0 Towradgi Park Cycleway 25 0 7 0 (18) 0 0 0

Commercial Centre Brick Paving 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Denison Street, Wollongong- Footpath 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Keiraville Links- Footpath 50 0 29 0 0 0 0 0

King Street, Warrawong- Footpath 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lysaght Street, Fairy Meadow- Footpath 50 0 34 0 0 0 0 0

Paterson Road- Footpath Construction 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Princes Highway, Unanderra- Cycleway 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Waples Road, Farmborough Heights - Footp 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cordeaux Road, Figtree (Gibsons - Amaroo 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Comaditchie Reserve - Shareways 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 10 0 0 0 0 0

1,794 (637) 379 (286) 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Footpaths and Cycleways


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






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0

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INFRASTRUCTURE


Program: Infrastructure Function: Buildings

Project/Action 1.1 Undertake regular programmed maintenance on Council’s building assets


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Number and $ value of projects undertaken compared to program

WS Jun 07

Comment: The number of projects undertaken this quarter is on-track to meet the budget allocation for the 2006/07 financial year. A small number of large projects are currently awaiting design documentation. These projects are programmed for construction later in the financial year (3rd and 4th quarter) following the Christmas shutdown.

Project/Action 1.2 Undertake an audit and condition assessment of existing public toilet facilities throughout the Local Government Area


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Audit completed by target date WS Jun 07

Comment: Early feasibility studies and discussions have commenced and this project is programmed for the 3rd and 4th quarter of the financial year.

INFRASTRUCTURE



Employee Costs 2,405 891 0 0Materials and Contracts 3,971 886 (7) 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 1,366 351 0 0Other Expenses 796 255 9 0Divisional Overheads 94 7 0 0Corporate Overheads (15) (18) 0 0Internal Charges 52 25 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 8,668 2,397 2 0









Glennifer Brae - Heritage Architect 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Port Kembla Pool Major Maintenance 70 (70) 20 (20) 0 0 0 0Demolish Shed - 53 Morrison Av, Coledale 7 0 0 0 (7) 0 0 0

97 (70) 20 (20) (7) 0 0 0


Admin Build Services Plant & Equipment 1,125 (1,125) 8 (16) 0 0 0 0

*Art Gallery Building Mtce & Improvements 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Trf to Building Maintenance Reserve 1,800 0 450 0 0 0 0 0

IPAC - Equipment Replacement 350 (350) 40 (40) 0 0 0 0

Hollymount Park - Upgrade Amenities Bldg 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

*Lakeside Leisure Centre Refurbishment 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Admin Build Mechanical Services (1) 1 0 0 1 (1) 0 0 Admin Build Electrical Services 0 0 (4) 0 0 0 0 0 Admin Build Fire Services 30 (30) 30 0 51 (51) 0 0

Northern Suburbs Sewer Connection 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0

Mt Keira - Emergency Power Gen Replace 50 0 7 0 0 0 0 0

Bulli Tourist Park Electrical Works 100 0 5 0 (4) 0 0 0

Windang Tourist Park Electrical Works 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3,469 (1,504) 545 (56) 52 (52) 0 0

Annual Proposed

BuildingsOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






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01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,0009,000

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INFRASTRUCTURE


SCHEDULE 1


Roads and Bridges

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Minor Variations (10) 10RevenueUser Charges & Fees 0 272 272 $29K - made under Road Permits

Section 88 - Additional Income received for permits issued. $243K Road Restoration Income not included in original budget.

Other Revenue 0 (2) (2) Not included in original budget - Permit Fees

Capital Grants and Contributions 0 1,447 1,447 $55K 2006/2007 State Road Funding now received, $1,392K allocation of funding of the Roads to Recovery Program - advised after completion of original budget


0 (1,447) (1,447) $55K transfer of State Road Funding, $1,392K allocation of funding of the Roads to Recovery Program - Advised after completion of original budget



Central Infrastructure Construction 230 (230) To fund Mt Keira Summit Carpark Budget was included in 05/06 and was not carried over. Funded by savings from various other projects.

Northern Division - Special Projects (51) 51 Funds transferred to various other projects - Domville Road.

Roads to Recovery Program 110 (100) (10) To fund additional expenditure on Domville Road - due to increase scope of works to construct driveways.

Other Minor Adjustments 4 (4)Variation on Capital Projects 293 (100) (193)


Infrastructure


INFRASTRUCTURE


SCHEDULE 1


Carparks

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Expenses 29 0 (29) Extra budget required to fund rates -

Thomas Street, Carpark.



John Crehan Park, Cringila 10 (10) Additional funds transferred from special projects

Rex Jackson Pk, H'burgh - Carpark Upgrade

(155) 155Project delayed to 2007/2008 - due to the construction of the skate park.



Infrastructure


SCHEDULE 1




Thirroul Beach Shared Pathway 48 (48) Additional funds required due to increased scope of works.

Shared Pathways (31) 31 Reduced funds required due to change in scope of works.

Other Minor Variations (17) 17Variation on Capital Projects 0 0 0


Infrastructure

INFRASTRUCTURE


SCHEDULE 1


Buildings

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Various Minor Changes 2 0 (2)Variation on Operational Activities 2 0 (2)


Other Various Minor Changes (7) 7Variation on Operational Projects (7) 0 7


Administration Building- Fire Services 51 (51) 0 This work has been carried out and funded from Reserve.



Infrastructure



INFRASTRUCTURE


SCHEDULE 2


Roads and Bridges

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 250 0 (250) Redistribution of Budget 2006/2007 -

Reseals Material & Contracts 258 0 (258) ($189K)Redistribution of Budget

2006/2007 - Reseals. $363K refer to operational projects below. Plant Hire Recovery Adjusted to agree with Budget. .



0 417 417 Transfer of Restricted Assets



Dendrobium Project 363 (363) 0 Introduction of Carryover 2005/2006 -Expenditure will be dependant on the Community.

Regional roads maintenance program 144 (54) (90) $90K transferred from Reseals project. $54K introduction of additional funding received from the RTA.

Reseals - Additional Asset Renewal Funds

(2,000) 2,000 Transferred to a range of reseal projects.

Variation on Operational Projects (1,493) (417) 1,910

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsRoads to Recovery Program 185 (100) (85) $100K Reintroduction of CarryOver

2005/2006. $180K Redistribution of Budget

Additional Asset Renewal (4,000) 4,000 Transfer to various projects for completion

Traffic Facility Improvements (50% RTA)

430 (150) (280) Breakup of additional asset renewal fund to various projects

North Infrastructure Construction 178 (500) 322 $500K Break up of additional asset renewal from grants (RTA) and Redistribution of budget

South Infrastructure Construction (80) 80 $325K Breakup of additional asset renewal, ($404K) Redistribution of budget.

Central Infrastructure Construction 1,088 (983) (105) $1023K Breakup of additional asset renewal fund, ($937K) Redistribution of budget, $20K Roundabout

Northern Division - Special Projects (43) 43 $9K trf funds from Railway Tce - Community Project, $9k Redistribution of Budget and $25K transferred to Rube Hargrave Park.

Central Division - Special Projects (101) 101 ($50K) Electrical Work Mt Ousley & ($51K) Redistribution of budget.

Southern Division - Special Projects (33) 33 Redistribution of Budget to various budgets

Bus Shelter Installations 150 (150) Breakup of additional asset renewal

George Hanley Dr, N Wgong 200 (200) Breakup of additional asset renewal

Cordeaux Road, Figtree (Gibsons-Amaroo)

65 (65) Redistribution of Budget to various budgets

Lakelands Drive, Dapto K & G 120 (120) Redistribution of Budget to various budgets

Park Road, Woonoona LATM 121 (121) 0 RTA Funded RoadworksVariation on Capital Projects (1,720) (1,854) 3,574


Infrastructure



INFRASTRUCTURE


SCHEDULE 2


Carparks

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsTannery Street, Unanderra - Carpark 140 (140) Redistribution of BudgetJohn Crehan Park, Cringilla - Carpark 150 (150) Redistribution of BudgetRex Jackson Pk, H'burgh - Carpark Upgrade

155 (155) $4K Reintroduce Carryover 2006/2007, $151K Redistribution of Budget

North Dalton Park - Carpark 150 (150) Redistribution of BudgetPop Erington Park, Fairy Meadow - Car Park

40 (40) Redistribution of Budget

Sid Parrish Park, Figtree - Car Park 60 (60) Redistribution of BudgetStanwell Park SLSC Carpark 40 (40) Redistribution of BudgetRube Hargrave Park 34 (9) (25)

$25K Enhancement Project - Transfer from Special Project North



Infrastructure

SCHEDULE 2



Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsShared Pathways 303 (240) (63) $88K Breakup of Additional Asset

renewal fund and ($25K) Towradgi Park Cycleway.

Horsley Cycleway Construction 287 (287) 0 Reintroduced Carryover $287K and Transfer of Carryover ($287K) to S94 Plan

Lake Ave, Cringila - Footpath 100 (100) $96K Breakup of Additional Asset Renewal and $4K Redistribution of Budget.

Towradgi Park Cycleway 25 (25) $25K Transfer from Central Cycleway

Commercial Centre Brick Paving 50 (50) Redistribution of Budget Denison Street, Wollongong - Footpath 59 (59) Redistribution of Budget Keiraville Links - Footpath 50 (50) Redistribution of Budget King Street, Warrawong - Footpath 45 (45) Redistribution of Budget Lysaght Street, Fairy Meadow - Footpat 50 (50) Redistribution of Budget Paterson Road, Footpath Constru 75 (75) Redistribution of Budget Princes Highway, Unanderra - Cyclewa 80 (80) Breakup of Additional Asset

RenewalWaples Road, Farmborough Hghts - footpath


Cordeaux Road, Figtree (Gibsons- Amaroo)


Comaditchie Reserve - Shareways 100 (100) Redistribution of Budget Electrical Work - Mt Ousley 50 (50) Trf from Central Division - Special

Projects to fund electrical work at Mt Ousley

Variation on Capital Projects 1,424 (527) (897)


Infrastructure

INFRASTRUCTURE


SCHEDULE 2


Buildings

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 73 0 (73) $78K- Insurance Distribution of

Budget & $15K OH&S Issues - Transfer to Schedule Maintenance

Material & Contracts 112 0 (112) $74K Reintroduction of Project Carry Over 2005/2006, Distribution Insurance, Transfer of Schedule Maintenance to New Projects ($7K) Demolish Shed - Morrison Avenue, $20 Glennifer Brae - Heritage Architect Movements in Building Schedule.

Internal Charges (48) 0 48 Insurance Distribution of BudgetVariation on Operational Activities 137 0 (137)

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsGlen Brae - Heritage Architect 20 (20) $20K transferred from Schedule

Maintenance.Port Kembla Pool Major Maintenance 70 (70) 0 Carryover 2005/2006Additional Building Maintenace (500) 500 Transfer to Building MaintenanceOther Minor Variations 7 (7)Variation on Operational Projects (410) (70) 473

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsIPAC - Equipment Replacement 350 (350) 0 Project introduced funded from

Building Reserve, previously reflected in Arts & Culture function.

Administration Building- Fire Services 30 (30) 0 Introduction of carryover.Mt Keira - Emergency Power Gen 50 (50) Replacement of generator, project

previously held in Emergency Services function.

Windang Tourist Park Electrical Works 15 (15) Transferred from Schedule Maintenance for Electrical Work at Windang Tourist Park

Bulli Tourist Park Electrical Works 100 (100) Transferred from Schedule Maintenance for Electrical Works Bulli Tourist Park



Infrastructure



CORPORATE SUPPORT


PROGRAM: CORPORATE SUPPORT The following is a review of the 1st quarter 2006-07 financial year of the Corporate Support Program. This Program incorporates the following functions:

- Customer Service;

- Corporate Governance;

- Organisational Services;

- People and Learning;

- Infrastructure Programming, Design and Support.


• Annual financial statements were completed, audited and presented to the Audit and Governance Committee on 11 September and to Council on 25 September 2006 by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

• Detailed analysis of Leasing versus Buying motor vehicles was researched, prepared and presented to the Works & Services Division.

• The corporate Tax Manual has been updated with revised and additional flowcharts for property transactions (ie. margin scheme, valuation techniques) and the Minister’s review of Division 82 (dealings between land developers and Government Agencies).

• Procurement compliance program commenced. Divisions assessed include Finance and Commercial Projects and Property, both meeting compliance standards with minimal issues identified.

• Systems have been implemented to ensure that electronic information contains OHS+IM and accreditation data.

• Commenced program for recruitment of cadets, trainees and apprentices for 2007.

• A detailed program for stormwater drainage and kerb and gutter asset data collection has commenced in preparation for the implementation of the Asset Management Information System software during the 2nd quarter.

• Preparation for the Finance One CI upgrade, including delivery of organisation-wide training, completed to meet go live date of 3 October 2006.

• Preliminary work was undertaken in relation to a review of our motor vehicle fleet operations and cost drivers.

• Project planning was undertaken in relation to a refresh of Council’s website which is targeted for completion in the 2nd quarter. Work remains ongoing in relation to intranet development.

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project Summary

The Corporate Support Program contains 37 projects that are being reported in a risk reporting format.

PROJECT SUMMARY

4

30

3Projects completed



As can be seen from the pie chart above, 30 projects within the Corporate Support Program are on track and have low operational and financial risk, 4 have been completed and the 3 listed below are projects with either moderate or high risk and/or or have been delayed: Page


195 Provide comprehensive and adequate risk financing (insurance) for Council

201 Implement a file classification system within the document management system

201 Develop a content Management Policy and Strategy Stephen Payne Chief Financial Officer

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Program: Corporate Support Function: Customer Service

Project/Action 1.1 Respond to customers within agreed timeframes

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Telephone calls abandoned at the switchboard ≤ 3% Resp Target Date TA Ongoing

Comment

Nil

CALLS ABANDONED AT SWITCHBOARD

0

1

2

3

4


Perc

enta

ge

2005/06 2006-2007 2006-2007 Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of telephone calls answered at the switchboard within 30 seconds Resp Target Date TA Ongoing

Comment

Nil

CALLS ANSWERED WITHIN 30 SECONDS

5060708090

100


Perc

enta

ge

2005/06 2006-2007 2006-2007 Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of written correspondence replied to within 10 working days Resp Target Date TA Ongoing

Comment

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE REPLIED TO WITHIN 10 WORKING DAYS

7580859095

100


Perc

enta

ge

CEO CFO COO Sustain P & C

Project/Action 1.2 Develop a customer service strategy for the organisation: Develop corporate policy and procedures and evaluate technology and resourcing requirements to implement the strategy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Customer Service Strategy developed by target date

CPBI Jun 07

Comment: Nil

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Program: Corporate Support Function: Corporate Governance

Project/Action 1.1 Implement the Internal Audit Program to assess Council’s compliance with statutory obligations

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % of Internal Audit Program completed Resp Target Date CFO Ongoing

Comment

The Internal Audit Program has not yet commenced for 2006-07.



Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Compliance with statutory requirements CFO Ongoing

Comment: Full compliance with all known areas.

Project/Action 1.2 Investigate the organisation’s requirement for a compliance management system


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Investigation completed and recommendations identified by target date

CFO Jun 07

Comment: Restructure of Technology & Administration Division October 2006. Further development through the Financial Strategic and ICT Strategic Plans.

Project/Action 2.1 Coordinate the provision of legal services to Council

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Cost of legal services compared to previous years Resp Target Date TA Ongoing

Comment

Preparations have been instigated to facilitate the transition from John Peedom to Kells The Lawyers after 31 January 2007. 2004/05 – Total year expenditure - $1,658,866 2005/06 – Total year expenditure - $1,020,756 2006/07 – Year to date expenditure - $461,111

Project/Action 2.2 Provide advisory and referral services to Councillors and staff on legal matters

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of information and referral services provided compared to previous years Resp Target Date TA Ongoing

Comment

Previous year records are not available to provide comparison.

*

NFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES PROVIDED

02468

10


Num

ber

2006/07

LEGAL SERVICES COMPARATIVE COSTS

020,00040,00060,00080,000

100,000120,000140,000160,000180,000200,000220,000240,000260,000280,000300,000320,000


Dollars

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 3.1 Coordinate the identification, treatment and reporting of Council risks


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Risk improvements identified TA May 07

Comment: • Hill 60 risk assessment completed and Department of Planning funding application submitted for treatment of

risks. • Risk assessment model for handrails on Council bridges developed and implemented. • Town Hall risk assessment completed for Council approval for PoPE approval, maximum permissible patron and

crown management. • Flagstaff Hill rock wall stabilised pursuant to risk assessment. • Illawarra Historical Museum fire protection measures approved for implementation.

Project/Action 3.2 Provide comprehensive and adequate risk financing (insurance) for Council


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate Moderate On track Council’s insurance in place by target date TA May 07

Comment: Operational Risk: This is the risk of all information required to be provided by various Council Divisions and/or associated entities not being available in time for proper marketing of Council insurance renewals. This risk is moderate. Financial Risk: This is the risk of Council’s renewal costs being substantially in excess of budget expectations in the current insurance market. This risk is low. However, the market can change at short notice due to major loss events. At this time in advance of renewal the possibility of a major loss event occurring must be acknowledged and the financial risk should be assessed as moderate.

Project/Action 3.3 Manage claims made against Council to settlement

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Cost savings to Council from negotiated claims settlements Resp Target Date TA Ongoing

Comment

The rate of savings, ie 50% at the end of the quarter, is almost unchanged from 2005/06.

Public Liability/Professional Indemnity Claims Settled Less than Claimed Amount

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


2005/06 2006/07

CORPORATE SUPPORT



Employee Costs 397 89 0 0Materials and Contracts 1,119 501 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 10 3 0 0Other Expenses 3,135 400 0 0Divisional Overheads 2 0 0 0Corporate Overheads (260) (65) 0 0Internal Charges (2) (1) 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 4,402 928 0 0






Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R 0 0 (206) 0



0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

Corporate GovernanceOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0500

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,000


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CORPORATE SUPPORT


Program: Corporate Support Function: Organisational Services

Project/Action 1.1 Complete external reporting requirements


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Unqualified Audit FIN Ongoing

Comment: Wollongong City Council was audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers during August 2006. The audit report presented to Council by PricewaterhouseCoopers on 25 September 2006 was for an unqualified audit. The report is contained in the published Financial Reports year ended 30 June 2006 presented to the public at the Council meeting of 23 October 2006.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Annual Statements – number of days to complete Resp Target Date FIN Aug 06

Comment

The Annual Financial Statements for 2006 were completed and accepted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers by 19 August 2006.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Other reports – completed by due date Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

The Department of Local Government Financial Return (due on 7 November 2006) was lodged with the Department on 10 October 2006.

*

Project/Action 1.2 Implement International Financial Reporting Standards


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Australian Accounting Standards and Code of Accounting Practice and Reporting requirements met

FIN Ongoing

Comment: The 2005/06 Financial Year was the first period that the adoption of Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards were reflected in Council’s financial reports. Council’s auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers were satisfied with Council’s compliance with the standards.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low Completed Unqualified Audit FIN Ongoing

Comment: Wollongong City Council was audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers during August 2006. The audit report presented to Council by PricewaterhouseCoopers on 25 September 2006 was for an unqualified audit. This report is contained in the published Financial Reports year ended 30 June 2006 presented to the public at the Council meeting of 23 October 2006.

ANNUAL STATEMENT - DAYS TO COMPLETE

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2005/06

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 1.3 Provide integrated corporate accounting and financial management systems, procedure, information and advice

Performance Indicator Progress Chart QCR financials completed within 28 days Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

Positive performance against benchmark.

QCR - WORKING DAYS TO COMPLETE

0

10

20

30


Days

2005/06 2006/2007 Target

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Monthly Financial Reports – completed within 10 working days Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

Positive performance against benchmark.

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS - WORKING DAYS TO COMPLETE

02468

1012

Jul Aug sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Days

2005/06 2006/2007 Target

Project/Action 1.4 Manage GST and FBT obligations


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Currency of Tax Manual FIN Ongoing

Comment: Nil


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track BAS completed to ATO requirements FIN Ongoing

Comment: Statutory requirement met each month – BAS is lodged with Australian Taxation Office by 21st of each month.

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Performance Indicator Progress Chart FBT Return – Number of days to complete (annual) Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

The FBT return is due on 21 May. The return for 05/06 was delayed due to the problem with the motor vehicle data. An extension was requested and the return was lodged on 21 June 2006. The extension allowed Council to test the FBP process and compliance.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Number of compliance issues FIN Ongoing

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 1.5 Provide property rating, sundry debtor and collection services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Rates outstanding as a % of collectables Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

A benchmark of 5% is supported by the Local Government Managers Association and our auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers. The percentage uncollected at 30 September was 8.5% including 1.5% relating to pensioner policy which is not pursued. Note: Recovery actions are ongoing and trends will be monitored to guide future recovery processes. A statutory interest charge of 9% pa is applicable to outstanding rates & charges.

OUTSTANDING RATES & ANNUAL CHARGES 2005/06

0

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4

6

8

10

12


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en

tag

e

Pensioner Rebate

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Sundry debts as a % of last 12 month billings Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

Nil

*

FBT Return - Number of Days to Complete

0102030405060708090

100

Number

Yearly 51 82

04/05 05/06

SUNDRY DEBTORS AS A % OF LAST 12 MONTH BILLINGS

0

5

10

15


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en

tag

e

2006/07

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 1.6 Manage procurement and payment systems, policy, procedure, information and advice

Performance Indicator Progress Chart % creditors paid within agreed terms Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

Nil

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Total Finance cost per payment Resp Target Date FIN Ongoing

Comment

The Procurement cost per payment is calculated by dividing the total cost of the Procurement Section for a particular period (ie 1 July to 30 September) by the total number of payments made during that period.

TOTAL FINANCE (PROCUREMENT) COST PER PAYMENT

0

10

20

30

40

50


$'s

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 1.7 Complete development and implement revised procurement policy including an OH&S environmental and social focus


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Policy implemented FIN Dec 06

Comment: The Policy is in draft format and nearing finalisation.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track WorkCover requirements met FIN Dec 06

Comment: The procurement OH&S strategy was put to the Peak Safety Committee and approved concepts have been built into the draft Procurement Policy and Finance One CI.

% CREDITORS PAID WITHIN AGREED TERMS

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60

80

100

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tag

e

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CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 1.8 Enhance procurement system functions including catalogues and other OH&S controls


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track System enhancements implemented FIN Dec 06

Comment: The implementation of a prioritised catalogue usage program has commenced with the development of a supplier accreditation kit which will be sent to suppliers.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track OH&S controls meet WorkCover audit requirements

FIN Dec 06

Comment: The supplier accreditation kit includes OHS accreditation which will be assessed on its return by Occupational Health and Safety section of Human Resources & Industrial Relations.

Project/Action 2.1 Implement a file classification system within the document management system


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Moderate Low Delayed File classification system prepared by target date

TA Dec 06

Comment: Due to the long term illness of the Project Manager, completion of this project will be delayed. Revised completion date March 2007.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of Divisions using the file classification system Resp Target Date TA Dec 06

Comment

Nil

FILE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

0

3

6

9


Div

isio

ns

2006-2007

*

Project/Action 2.2 Develop a content management policy and strategy


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Moderate On track Content management policy and strategy endorsed by target date

CFO Jun 07

Comment: Finalisation of TRIM optimisation Dec 07. BIP Content Management Project due to commence December 2007. Broader issues relating to Knowledge Management contained within ICT [Technology] Strategic Plan 2006-11.

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 2.3 Convert current hard copy documents into electronic form for inclusion in the document management system

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of electronic documents in Council’s document management system compared to previous years

Resp Target Date TA Ongoing

Comment

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS CREATED PER QUARTER

0

3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000


Do

cum

en

ts

2005-2006 2006-2007

Nil

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS CREATED TO DATE

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000


Do

cum

en

ts

2005-2006 2006-2007

Project/Action 3.1 Analyse Land Register to identify surplus council land for sale or development


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Surplus land identified and agreed to by Council by target date

CPP Jun 07

Comment: Data entry of land register 90% complete. Review of surplus land will commence in second half of 2006/07.

Project/Action 3.2 Prepare a Plan of Management for Thomas Gibson and McCauley Park, Stanwell Park. Review of Plan of Management for Stuart Park and North Beach Reserve adopted in August 2000. Review the Community Land Generic Plan of Management following areas:


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Three site specific Plans of Management completed by target date

CPP Jun 07

Comment: • Review of Plan of Management (POM) for North Beach and City Beach commenced. • Plan of Management for Thomas Gibson Park and McCauley Park delayed pending outcome of reclassification for

Stocklands access to Sandon Point. • POM for Judbooley Parade Reserve at Windang 80% complete. • POM for Botanic Garden to be referred to Council in November for adoption.


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Review of Generic Plans of Management completed by target date

CPP Jun 07

Comment: Current review on public exhibition and a public hearing is scheduled for November 2006.

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 4.1 Develop the following plans in support of the Information Technology strategic direction: Information Technology plan, Information systems plan and Information management plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Plans completed by target date TA Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 5.1 Develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for the organisation


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low Completed Marketing strategy developed by September 2006

CPR Sept 06

Comment: Submissions received from divisions and work prioritised. Work continuing on branding of council. Report to Executive by December for decision on corporate guidelines.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Projects completed within agreed timeframe Resp Target Date CPR Ongoing

Comment

All projects were completed within agreed timeframes.

PERCENTAGE OF PROJECTS

020

406080

100120

1st Qtr

Perc

en

tag

e

2004/06 2005/06 2006/06


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Projects completed within budget CPR Ongoing

Comment: Nil

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of projects undertaken compared to previous years Resp Target Date CPR Ongoing

Comment

Marketing plan and promotion of services provided by marketing unit will increase the number of projects. A number of large jobs still in production.

Number of projects

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

1st Qtr

No.

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 6.1 Undertake plant, vehicles and equipment repair/replacement programs

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Plant utilisation rate to meet agreed benchmarks Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

The plant utilisation rate for the 1st Qtr 2006/07 is consistent with the same period in 2006/06 and reflects a seasonal downturn in utilisation during the winter months.

MONTHLY PLANT UTILISATION RATEBenchmark 70%

0

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40

60

80

100


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en

tag

e

2005/06 2006/07

Target

Project/Action 6.2 Review, develop and implement stores supply and distribution arrangements

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Monthly stock turnover to meet agreed benchmark Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

Stock on hand value has remained steady for this month at $151,922 with turnover running at 62%.

MONTHLY STOCK TURNOVER RATE

0

30

60

90

120

150

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% P

er

Mon

th

2004/2005 2005/06 2006/07

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Value of stock holdings compared to previous years Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

The stock value on hand has now stabilised having available a majority of customer needs. This is monitored weekly to ensure items held are fast moving items. Consequently service levels have increased throughout this period.

VALUE OF INVENTORY

0

100

200

300

400

500

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr$ V

alu

e T

ho

usa

nd

s

2004/2005 2005/06 2006/07

CORPORATE SUPPORT



Employee Costs 11,143 2,432 1 0Borrowing Costs 505 136 199 0Materials and Contracts 7,599 2,034 (74) 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 5,033 986 0 0Other Expenses 3,009 849 2 0Divisional Overheads 22 (34) 0 0Corporate Overheads (79) (20) 0 0Internal Charges (4,136) (937) (2) 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 23,097 5,447 125 0


Rates and Annual Charges 90,628 22,661 0 0User Charges and Fees 1,263 236 (65) 0Investment Revenues 3,928 1,302 108 0Other Revenues 276 147 0 0Grants - Operating 13,058 3,320 222 0Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets (109) (117) (440) 0

Revenues before Capital Amounts 109,045 27,548 (175) 0

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 85,947 22,101 (300) 0


NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 86,422 22,101 (300) 0

Less Grants & Cont'n Transferred to R (1,565) (456) 0 0Add Operational Grants & Cont'n Transferred from RA 139 24 0 0

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) After RESTRICTED ASSET MOVEMENTS 84,996 21,669 (300) 0


Minor Capital Admin 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0IT Initiatives - Operating 964 (53) 281 (1) 0 0 0 0Document Storage 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Town Hall Redevelopment 86 (86) 23 (23) 0 0 0 0GPS Survey Equip-Leasing-Debt Servicing 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Imaging Of 2001-2003 Devel. Applications 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Plant Lease Payments - Interest 326 0 85 0 0 0 0 0Plant Replacement -Minor Plant 202 0 32 0 (162) 0 0 0IT Equipment Lease 73 0 73 0 0 0 0 0

IT Equipment Lease - Operating 762 0 (45) 0 0 0 0 0IT Equip Leases- Operating Extension 300 0 118 0 0 0 0 0

2,844 (139) 570 (24) (162) 0 0 0


Admin Bldg - Deferred Pmt Arrangement 12,358 (12,378) 12,358 (12,715) 0 0 0 0

* IT Initiatives - Capital 3,110 (412) 96 (1) 0 0 0 0 Aqcuisition - Bell St, Keiraville 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Tfr to MacCabe Park Development Reserve 150 0 38 0 0 0 0 0

Rate Incentive Scheme - Vehicle 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Purchase Land Zoned 9A,9C,9D 1,000 (1,000) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle:Replacement 5,045 (4,189) 0 0 0 380 0 0 Motor Vehicle Replacement 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Replacement 0 0 153 (32) 0 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Replacement 0 0 1,602 (305) 0 0 0 0 Plant Renewal Purchases 275 (140) 130 12 162 60 0 0 Plant Purchases - Leased Plant 659 (659) 0 (11) 0 0 0 0

Replace Pool & Pump Equipment 49 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 Plant lease payments 1,611 0 281 0 0 0 0 0 Land Acquisitions 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

24,324 (18,777) 14,682 (13,052) 162 440 0 0

Annual Proposed

Organisational Services


Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Program: Corporate Support Function: People & Learning

Project/Action 1.1 Facilitate and evaluate the Skills and Performance Management Assessment System


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Evaluation completed by target date HRIR Mar 07

Comment: Collation of issues held for November review.

Project/Action 1.2 Identify, expand and evaluate opportunities for E-Learning programs


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Types of E-Learning programs implemented HRIR Mar 07

Comment: Collation of issues held for November review. Values descriptors reviewed.

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Usage of E-Learning programs Resp Target Date HRIR Ongoing

Comment

Average usage time was 2-3 hours per person using the programs.

USAGE OF E-LEARNING PROGRAMS

020406080

100


No

of

users

2005/06

*


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Number of Evaluations conducted HRIR Ongoing

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 2.1 Continue to develop and implement an OH&S Management System


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Audit compliance with the Self Insurers Licence HRIR Ongoing

Comment: Nil


Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track IT support system for OH&S Management System implemented by Dec 06

HRIR Ongoing

Comment: Nil

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIs) Rate Resp Target Date HRIR Ongoing

Comment

Number of LTIs making slow reduction. Roll out of OHS system will assist future reduction in LTIs.

10

15

2 0

2 5

3 0

3 5

4 0

J ul Aug S e p Oc t N ov De c J a n Fe b M a r Apr M a y J un

2006-07 R122006-07 No sun spots/journey claims 2005-06 R12 2006-07 Target Benchmark

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Reduction in Medical Treatment Injury Frequency Rate Resp Target Date HRIR Ongoing

Comment

Number of medical treatments reduced over the period to meet target for the last month of quarter. Roll out of the Occupational Health and Safety System will commence to impact on number of incidents.

0

3

6

9

12

15

18

21


No

Trea

tmen

ts

2006-07 Actual 2005-06 Actual Target

Project/Action 2.2 Implement strategies from the Employment Equity and Diversity Management Plan


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Strategies implemented HRIR Mar 07

Comment: Scheduled bullying and harassment briefing sessions for EXEC, SMG & Middle management for October. Have secured Elsa Dixon funding to support position designed projects Aboriginal Policy management position and Trainee Truck Driver position.

Project/Action 2.3 Provide an Employee Health Program (EHP), primarily through the Corporate Health Centre

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of employees enrolled as EHP members Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROGRAM Membership Profile

72

46

0

20

40

60

80


Nu

mb

er

of

Mem

bers

Employees Other

*

Target = 125

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Achieve a direct operating cost recovery target for the Employee Health Program of 100% Resp Target Date RNR Ongoing

Comment

Nil

EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROGRAM Expense Recovery

0

25

50

75

100

125

150


Perc

en

tag

e

2005/06 2006/07 target


Comment

Surveys will be undertaken later in the year.


Project/Action 3.1 Manage internal communication program including weekly and monthly newsletters and regular staff updates


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Staff receive information from planned internal communication initiatives

HRIR Mar 07

Comment: All systems were in place to distribute planned internal communication initiatives, including payslip attachments, intranet communication, Email campaigns and hard copy newsletters.

Project/Action 3.2 Measure the impact of the organisation’s internal communication strategy via staff surveys

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Comparison of staff participation rate with previous years Resp Target Date CPR Every two years

Comment

• The 2006 survey conducted in February 2006 was the first survey since 2001. The questionnaire was offered to staff for the first time via Council’s intranet and by hard copy through group sessions held in a range of work locations.

• A return rate of 479 questionnaires was achieved, representing 39.2% of the workforce. This response rate is significantly more than the accepted basic sample size of 289 for an organisation of Council’s size (as compared with the data provided by the Australian Survey Group and used as a national benchmark). The response rate will be factored into the review of the practice for conduct of future surveys.

STAFF SURVEY PARTICIPATION

0

25

50

75

100

Perc

enta

ge

2001 2006

CORPORATE SUPPORT



Date Operational

Risk Financial

Risk Progress

Low Low On track Staff survey results indicating corporate improvement

CPR Every 2 years

Comment: Council has programs in place which have been designed to address issues where corporate performance can be improved and appropriate strategies developed.

Project/Action 3.3 Continue to implement a transactional employee self serve system


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Opportunities identified and transactions implemented

HRIR Mar 07

Comment: Software review will be incorporated in the BIP identified payroll and ESS review. Replacement of hard copy forms for Higher Grade Pay, Staff Requisitions will be replaced with intranet forms during October 2006. Review of module functions for improving budget production is ongoing.

Project/Action 3.4 Review Human Resource Information System software capabilities


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Review completed and recommendations identified by target date

HRIR Jun 07

Comment: Nil

Project/Action 4.1 Recognise the achievements of staff through the Achievement and Recognition Awards

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of staff recognised through the Awards compared to previous years Resp Target Date CPBI Ongoing

Comment

Nil

NUMBER OF STAFF RECOGNISED

0

10

20

30

40


Num

ber

2006/07 2005/06

Project/Action 4.2 Participate in the Local Government Managers Australia Challenge

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of staff who have competed in the Challenge Resp Target Date CPBI Mar 07

Comment

The Local Government Managers Australia Challenge is held in March each year and will be reported at 3rd quarter.


Project/Action 4.3 Implement the Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees (CATS) program


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Annual CATS intake HRIR Jun 07

Comment: 6 cadets, 6 apprentices and 2 trainee positions advertised for recruitment.

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of CATS hosted by Council Resp Target Date HRIR Ongoing

Comment

The data contained within the chart has been calculated as at the 1st day of the financial year.

CATS HOSTED BY COUNCIL

0

10

20

30

40

2005 2006

Num

ber

Cadets Apprentices Trainees

CORPORATE SUPPORT



Employee Costs 12,908 3,089 105 0Materials and Contracts 205 30 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 9 1 0 0Other Expenses 226 56 5 0Divisional Overheads 1 0 0 0Corporate Overheads (293) (73) 0 0Internal Charges 34 6 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 13,090 3,108 110 0


User Charges and Fees 74 14 0 0Other Revenues 0 10 10 0Grants - Operating 187 2 0 0






OH&S Self Insurers Compliance Project 60 0 12 0 0 0 0 0Emerging Leaders Program 76 0 21 0 0 0 0 0Sydney to W'gong Bike Ride 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

139 0 33 0 0 0 0 0


Transfer to Superannuation Reserve 1,600 0 400 0 0 0 0 0

1,600 0 400 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed

People and LearningOPERATIONAL & PROJECTS BUDGET REVIEWFor the Period Ended 30 September 2006

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250

300


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0200400600800

100012001400160018002000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Program: Corporate Support Function: Infrastructure Programming, Design & Support

Project/Action 1.1 Prepare Designs for the Corporate Plan initiatives and ongoing organisational requirements

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of requests for designs Resp Target Date DES Ongoing

Comment

Nil

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Resp Target Date DES Ongoing

Comment

Nil

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of designs completed and project value Resp Target Date DES Ongoing

Comment

Nil

*

Project/Action 1.2 Develop a rolling works program for roads and bridges, car parks, footpaths and cycle ways, urban draining and building maintenance


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track 3 year Rolling Works Program developed and endorsed by Council

WS Mar 07

Comment: The current 3 year rolling works program (2005/2008) was endorsed by Council in 2005 and again in 2006 with some minor amendments. The target date of March 2007 refers to an internal review as the next major review of the rolling works program is not proposed to be re-submitted to Council until March 2008.

REQUESTS FOR DESIGNS

0

20

40

60

80


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

COMPLETED DESIGNS

0

2

4

6

8

10


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

ACTIVE DESIGNS

0

20

40

60

80


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 2.2 Provide geotechnical services

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of geotechnical investigations requested Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

Nil

NO OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS REQUESTED

020406080

100


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of geotechnical investigations active Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

All investigations were completed by the end of September 2006; therefore, there are no reports active.

NO OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS ACTIVE

01020304050


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Number of geotechnical investigations completed Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

Nil

NO OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS COMPLETED

01020304050


Nu

mb

er

2006/07

*

CORPORATE SUPPORT


Project/Action 3.1 Increase the reuse of materials from civil and building works to reduce waste

Performance Indicator Progress Chart Reduction in amount of waste to landfill compared to previous years Resp Target Date WS Ongoing

Comment

Works & Services Division is now recycling a significant proportion of its excavated materials for screening and recycling/re-use. The first quarter saw a large clean up of unsuitable material but a reduction of approximately 50 tonne over last year has been realised. It is anticipated further gains will eventuate for the balance of the financial year.

WASTE GOING TO LANDFILL

0500

10001500200025003000


To

nn

es

2005/06 2006/07

Project/Action 3.2 Analyse video image data to undertake condition assessment of Council’s civil infrastructure network


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Condition assessment completed by target date WS Jun 07

Comment: Kerb & gutter project under way using external service provider.

Project/Action 3.3 Implement pilot projects for electronic data collection of civil infrastructure assets


Operational Risk

Financial Risk

Progress

Low Low On track Action implemented by target date WS Jun 07

Comment: Approximately 10% of Council’s stormwater drainage network has now been mapped using electronic data collection, processing and storage and is available for viewing on Council’s electronic mapping system.

CORPORATE SUPPORT



Employee Costs 1,526 255 54 0Materials and Contracts 244 48 0 0Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairm 18,058 4,665 0 0Other Expenses 183 26 0 0Divisional Overheads (329) (26) 0 0Internal Charges 77 6 0 0Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 19,760 4,973 54 0








Illawarra Escarpment - Geotech. Research 35 0 35 0 0 0 0 0

Survey Equipment - Maintenance 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

42 0 35 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Annual Proposed


Infrastructure Programming, Design and Support

Variation$'000

ProposedCarryover*

$'000






Budget


0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Operational Revenue

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

Project Expenditure

0

50

100

150

200

250


$000

's

Budget YTD Actual

CORPORATE SUPPORT


SCHEDULE 1


Corporate Governance

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) Comments

RevenueOther Revenue 0 206 206 Anticipated income to be received in

respect of Above Excess Insurance Claims for expenditure paid for in prior years


206 0 (206) As above


Corporate Support


CORPORATE SUPPORT


SCHEDULE 1



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseBorrowing Costs 199 0 (199) Recognition of reduced future value

of deferred payment per AIFRS reporting standards introduced 30 June 2006.

Material & Contracts (74) 0 74 Savings in the printery room due to the purchase of the 2-colour press which has resulted in a reduced requirement for paper conditioning as well as the standardisation of the variety of paper used.


RevenueUser Charges & Fees 0 (65) (65) $26k anticipated reduction in

income due to less patronage of dining room facilities; $38k reduction in motor vehicle leaseback payments due to the move to 4 cyclinder vehicles.

Investment Revenues 0 108 108 Recognition of interest associated with deferred payment for Rawson St carpark sale.

Grants - Operating 0 222 222 Financial Assistant Grant received was $219K above the forecasts in the original budget combined with various other variations.

Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets 0 (440) (440) Reduction in income in the Works & Services division relating to $60k plant income reduction based on the items to be traded this year and $380k reduction in motor vehicle proceeds on sale due to prevailing market conditions. A formal review of vehicle replacement is underway.

Variation on Operational Activities 126 (175) (301)


Plant Replacement - Minor Plant (162) 162 Renewal Purchases project (see below)


Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsPlant Renewal Purchases 162 60 (222) Reallocation from Plant

Replacement - Minor Plant project (see above); Plant income reduced based on the items to be traded this year.

Motor Vehicle Replacement 380 (380) $380K vehicle income reduced to reflect current market conditions for disposals. A formal review is underway.

Variation on Capital Projects 162 440 (602)


Corporate Support



CORPORATE SUPPORT


SCHEDULE 1


People and Learning

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 105 0 (105) Additional budget required for

Leadership Coaching for Assistant Managers

Other Various Minor Changes 5 0 (5)RevenueOther Various Minor Changes 0 10 10Variation on Operational Activities 110 10 (100)

Corporate Support


SCHEDULE 1


Infrastructure Programming, Design and Support

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs 54 0 (54) Transfer of LIS Administration

Officer position from Development Assessment & Compliance of $48K and regrades for a number of employees.


Corporate Support


CORPORATE SUPPORT


SCHEDULE 2


Corporate Governance

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseOther Expenses (215) 215 Distribution of budget for property

damage that is below insurance excess, to areas where incidents have occurred.

Other Various Minor Changes (8)RevenueOther Various Minor Changes 1


Corporate Support


CORPORATE SUPPORT


SCHEDULE 2



Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseMaterial & Contracts (218) 218 $373K reallocation of IT Initiatives -

Operating project from operational to capital offset by introduction of carryover to Finance One-Upgrade project $84K & Town Hall Redevelopment $86K combined with other minor variations.

Other Expenses 32 (32) Introduction of carryover Document Storage project and other minor variations.

Internal Charges (52) 52 Distribution of FBT costs to Commercial Property Function for tourist park operations to better reflect full costs of these commercial activities.

Other Various Minor Changes (1) 1

RevenueInvestment Revenues 270 270 Increase in estimated interest

applicable to waste reserve cash holdings.


(270) (270) Transfer of interest to waste reserve as above.


(111) (111) Funding associated with introduction of carryover projects.


Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsDocument Storage 30 (30) Introduction of carryoverIT Initiatives - Operating (373) 197 176 Reallocation of project to capital

(see below)IT Initatives 84 (84) Introduction of carryoverTown Hall Redevelopment 86 (86) 0 Introduction of carryoverVariation on Operational Projects (173) 111 62

Expenditure Funding Surplus (Deficit) CommentsIT Initiatives - Capital 1,995 (197) (1,798) Introduction of carryover and

reallocation of project from operating (see above)

Acquisition - Bell St, Keiraville 43 (43) Introduction of carryoverVariation on Capital Projects 2,038 (197) (1,841)


Corporate Support



CORPORATE SUPPORT


SCHEDULE 2


People and Learning

Expense Revenue Surplus (Deficit) CommentsExpenseEmployee Costs (121) 121 Reduction in expenditure resulting

from distribution of salary on costs of $166K to Commercial Property Function for tourist park operations to better reflect full costs of these commercial activities and offset by introduction of carryovers of $45K (refer to operational projects below for details).



OH&S Training 30 (30) Introduction of carryoverEmerging Leaders Program 15 (15) Introduction of carryoverVariation on Operational Projects 45 0 (45)

Corporate Support



PART B – FINANCIAL SUMMARY


PPAARRTT BB

FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL SSUUMMMMAARRYY



UUnnddeerrssttaannddiinngg tthhee QQCCRR FFiinnaanncciiaall IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn The Financial reports within the QCR are prepared to provide Council and the community information in relation to Councils financial performance and proposed amendments to its budget and forward estimates. The reports are prepared under accrual accounting principles in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993. The various Statements of Financial Performance’s are prepared to conform with Australian Accounting Standards and specific requirements of the Department of Local Government as detailed in the Code of Accounting and Reporting Requirements Version 14 as required for external financial reporting. The Code has been designed to standardise financial reporting for local government throughout New South Wales. The Financial reports included in the QCR are as follows:

1. Statements of Financial Performance 2. Operational Projects 3. Capital Projects 4. Funding Statement 5. Restricted Assets 6. Variations

a. Major Variations Proposed in QCR [Schedule 1] b. Movements during the Quarter (Fully Funded Projects introduced Schedule 2]

7. Detailed Restricted Assets 8. Section 94

Each report has its own purpose and provides the reader with information as explained below. SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT OOFF FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE The QCR includes a Statement of Financial Performance for each Function in the body of the document and the Whole of Council. Each Statement of Financial Performance provides details of the Annual Budget, Year to Actual revenue and expenses, and any proposed variations or carryovers to future years, which are presented for consideration by Council at its meeting. The Annual Budget includes the original budget, any adjustments already approved by Council and any “fully funded” projects introduced up to the close of the Quarter. A graphical presentation of the cumulative monthly actuals against the “phased” or monthly trend budget is provided for visual reference. It is important to note at this stage that the “phased” budget has been developed at a relatively superficial level with the majority of the budget elements being phased equally over the twelve months. The only exceptions to this are the phasing of some specific projects which have been phased on timelines advised by the Division responsible for the project, and salaries, wages and plant which have been phased to coincide with the fortnightly pay periods within each month. The Statement of Financial Performance measures Council’s financial performance over the period and shows whether or not Council has earned sufficient revenues to support its activities during that period, and whether or not surpluses have been created to fund additional or replacement assets to service community needs.



The statements show where Council’s money comes from (Revenue) and how that revenue is consumed (Expenses) in providing the ordinary activities and services of the Council. Expenses are not the same as cash expenditure or spending, in that it only measures the consumption of resources (cash and other assets). The purchase of an asset for example is not a consumption of a resource; it is merely a transformation of an existing resource (cash) to another resource (asset), which inturn provides benefit for future periods. In the case of an asset that has a limited life such as a vehicle, the asset is consumed over its life by the organisation to provide services, and this consumption of an asset is reported as an expense in the Statement of Financial Performance as depreciation. Similarly an expense is recognised under accrual accounting when an event has occurred that commits the organisation to a future expenditure. An example of this is accrual of employee entitlements such as annual and long service leave. If an employee works for 12 months and has accrued 5 weeks annual leave, and 1.3 weeks long service leave the expense included in the Statement of Financial Performance is the full cost of employment including the unpaid portion. This represents the amount of resource consumed in dollar terms, even though payment may not be required for many years. Other significant differences between the accrual concepts of revenue/expenses and cash or funds concepts include: • All revenue is recognised when controlled by Council (usually when funds are received or

committed) not when expended.* • Loan Funds received are not revenue. • Transfers from reserves to fund expenditure are not revenue. • Loan repayments are not an expense. • Transfers to reserves are not an expense. • Payments made on termination for employee entitlements are not an expense, as they were

already expensed in the year accrued. *The treatment of Grants within Councils is potentially the most confusing element of the reporting process. As revenue is recognised when controlled by Council the grants are treated as revenue when received or when the work or service giving rise to the grant has been carried out. Where the grant is received in advance of works, sometimes even if different years, the revenue does not match with the expenditure of the grant funds. For this reason, and to be able to provide “funds” results as well as the full accrual results, all specific purpose grants when received are transferred to Restricted Assets, and then transferred back out or Restricted assets when the funds are expended. The movements to and from reserves are not shown in the Statement of Financial Performance, but do form part of Councils Funding reports, and restricted asset reports. If a Statement of Financial Performance is in a deficit situation, this means that Council is not earning sufficient revenue to cover the costs of the consumption of cash and other assets in providing community amenity or services. At a functional level the deficit reflects the call on rates and other general revenues to fund the function. At a “Whole of Council” level a continued trend of deficit results will mean that over a period of time Council will not be able to carry out its existing levels of service, and maintain and replace its assets (predominately infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, drainage, parks, buildings etc) at the time when they need to be replaced. Continual losses may indicate concern about Council’s ability to be financially viable in the longer term.



OOPPEERRAATTIIOONNAALL PPRROOJJEECCTTSS Information in relation to operational projects is provided at the Functional level within the body of the report below the Statements of Financial Performance. Operational projects are services, tasks, studies, the purchase of minor goods, etc that are not deemed to provide an economic benefit to future periods. In other words they are not treated as assets of the organisation that will be used in future periods to provide services and facilities. Operational project expenses are included in the Statement of Financial Performance under the various expense types.

[NOTE: Because Operational Projects are already included in the Statement of Financial Performance any budgets, year to date expenses or proposed variances will be shown twice in the financial information shown at Functional Level. The two reports are separate and can not be added together to provide meaningful information]

The projects reported as Operational Projects are reported to provide additional accountability and information due to the significance of the project. The projects reported under this heading as classified for reporting purposes at the time of Budget, generally because they have been specifically funded through the Funding Allocation Process and are non-recurrent in nature (although the project may be completed over a number of years). The identification of expenses as a project ensures that accountability for the budget is maintained against the specific project and funds are not available for other operational activities. The project reports include a “funding” column against each project. Funding is the allocation of specific cash funds to the project. Cash funds applied to projects can be in the form of Transfers from Restricted Assets, Loan funds received, or the book value of assets being sold to assist in the acquisition of the new asset. In most cases the funding is “tied” to the specific project by external requirements or Council policy or budgetary decisions. The significance of this is that it is not possible to simply create savings in one project to assist in introducing a new project or expanding an existing project where there is specific funding in place.

CCAAPPIITTAALL PPRROOJJEECCTTSS Information in relation to Capital Projects is provided within the body of the QCR at the Functional level below the Statements of Financial Performance and Operational Projects reports. A Capital Project is expenditure on assets that will be consumed or used by Council to provide future activities and services. Unlike the operational projects, Capital Project expenditure is not included in the Statement of Financial Performance. All Capital Projects or programs are included in the Capital Project report. The Capital Projects report also includes transfers to restricted assets as determined by Council policy or resolution. The projects reported in the Capital Projects report provide information and accountability. The identification of expenses as a project ensures that accountability for the budget is maintained against the specific project and funds are generally not available for other projects or activities without Council approval.



The Capital Project report also includes a “funding” column against each project. Funding is the allocation of specific cash funds to the project. Cash funds applied to projects can be in the form of Transfers from Restricted Assets, Loan funds received, or the book value of assets being sold to assist in the acquisition of the new asset. As with operational projects most cases the funding is “tied” to the specific project by external requirements or Council policy or budgetary decisions. The significance of this is that it is not possible to simply create savings in one project to assist in introducing a new project or expanding an existing project where there is specific funding in place.

FFUUNNDDIINNGG SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT The Funding Statement is only provided at a whole of Council level in the Whole of Council Budget Report. The Funding Statement provides information about the source of cash and “cash like” funds, and how they have been (or are budgeted to be) applied in the Corporate Plan. The “source” of funds includes the surplus or deficit (a negative source) from ordinary activities of Council as expressed in the Statement of Financial Performance. In other words all of the ordinary activities of Council including collection of rates and other general income and provision of services are netted off and the remainder is available to provide a source of funds for other expenditure such as asset acquisition, loan repayments and transfer to reserve for future expenditure programs. Some of the transactions that have been “netted off” in the Statement of Financial Performance to assess the true costs incurred during the period are non cash transactions. These include expenses such as depreciation, the increase in unpaid employee leave entitlements, and the increase in other provisions to cover future events such as insurance and Workers Compensation provisions. As the cash has not been physically spent for these purposes during the period it remains available to apply (be spent now) for other purposes. For this reason non-cash transactions are added back to the Surplus / (deficit) from operations to reflect the full cash available to be applied from those operations. Other sources of cash funds reported in this report that are not included in the Statement of Financial Performance include the cash from the sale of assets (Book Value as profit and Loss on sale is included in the result), any loan funds received, and transfers from either internal or external reserves. The report also discloses how the cash was then applied to provide additional assets of Council, to reduce long term liabilities such as loans, or to set aside for future periods through transfers to reserves. The net result of this report provides the reader with the net movement in Available Funds, which is effectively the “bottom line” in Council’s budget process.

RREESSTTRRIICCTTEEDD AASSSSEETTSS The restricted assets report provides a full 10 years estimates of movements in the various restrictions based on current budgetary information. The report offers the reader a medium term perspective of ‘cash’ being held for future purposes. The report is divided between internal and external restrictions.



VVAARRIIAATTIIOONNSS There are potentially four variations reports that may be included in the QCR depending upon transactions during the quarter: • Introduced During Quarter – By Council Resolution • Movements during the Quarter (Fully Funded Projects introduced and reintroduction of

Carry Overs) • Major Variations Proposed in QCR • Projects Proposed for Carry Overs The first two reports are provided as information to the Council and the community to explain the adjustments that have been included in the Approved Budget during the quarter. The Major Variations Proposed report details all of the recommended changes to budget that have been put forward by management at this review for Councils consideration. Specific details of the variations are only provided for major variations which have been defined as those in excess of $20K. If the proposals are adopted by Council they will be included in the Annual Budget for future periods if there are ongoing aspects to those changes. A Carry Over report is included where necessary to show project expenditure that was intended to be expended in the current year that needs to be transferred to future years. The variations included in this report are also included in the Major Variations Proposed report, however additional information is provided in this report to show the original budget provision, expenditure to date, and the recommended carry over amount.

DDEETTAAIILLEEDD RREESSTTRRIICCTTEEDD AASSSSEETTSS These reports are shown to provide detail of individual restrictions. This includes details of the objective, funding source, proposed utilisation of the funds, and the current years budgeted transactions to and from the Restricted Asset. It is considered that these reports provide full and clear disclosure on a very significant component of Council’s budgetary process.

SSEECCTTIIOONN 9944 Section 94 refers to the section of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act that gives Council the power to levy developer contributions to provide community assets, and sets out the accounting and management requirements for such funds. The report provides summary information in relation to the amount of funds held the transactions that have occurred in the year to date, and any allocations that have been approved from the funds in future periods. The report shows the balance of funds held at the end of the quarter and the balance of unallocated funds that will be applied in future periods. Council reviewed its Section 94 plans during 2005-06 and adopted a new Section 94A plan that replaces all existing plans other than the specific plan that will be developed for West Dapto (incorporating the current Horsley Section 94 plan).



Original Annual YTD Proposed Proposed Revised Budget Budget Actual Variation Carry over Budget$000's $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

EXPENSES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES

Employee Costs 73,629 74,427 16,821 159 0 74,585Borrowing Costs 612 2,137 521 199 0 2,336Materials & Contracts 40,510 44,114 9,038 178 0 44,292Depreciation, Amortisation + Impairment 33,185 34,316 8,413 0 0 34,316Other Expenses 21,926 22,238 8,232 (54) 0 22,185Divisional Overheads 0 0 0 0 0 0Internal Charges (403) (477) (170) (7) 0 (484)Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 169,459 176,756 42,856 474 0 177,230

REVENUES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES

Rates and Annual Charges 107,609 107,609 28,172 3 0 107,612User Charges and Fees 19,682 19,682 4,239 153 0 19,835Investment Revenues 3,658 3,928 1,302 108 0 4,037Other Revenues 4,038 4,052 1,345 210 0 4,262Grants - Operating 17,785 17,875 4,387 427 0 18,302Contributions - Operating 801 801 342 7 0 808Profit/Loss on Disposal of Assets (109) (109) 4,529 4,206 0 4,097

Revenues before Capital Amounts 153,465 153,840 44,315 5,114 0 158,954

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL AMOUNTS (15,994) (22,917) 1,460 4,641 0 (18,276)

Capital Grants and Contributions 7,877 9,984 2,043 1,447 0 11,431

NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (8,117) (12,933) 3,503 6,088 0 (6,845)

SOURCE OF FUNDS

Surplus (Deficit) from Operations - Accrual (8,117) (12,933) 3,503 6,088 0 (6,845)Add back non funded transactions 0Entitlememts 1,933 1,933 0 2 0 1,935 - Increase in WC 690 690 0 0 0 690 - Depreciation 33,185 34,316 8,413 0 0 34,316 - Amortisation of Discount on FV 0 1,525 431 199 0 1,724Sale of Assets (Book Value) 4,437 4,437 1,739 1,263 0 5,700Loan Funds Received 1,076 2,764 0 0 0 2,764Loan Issues Repaid 15 15 0 0 0 15Transfer from Internal Reserves 4,090 11,093 291 198 0 11,291Transfer from External Reserves 30,083 46,088 14,056 218 0 46,306

Net Funds Available 67,392 89,929 28,434 7,967 0 97,896

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

Assets Acquired 35,535 61,790 5,311 428 0 62,218Loan Repayments Made 14,267 14,267 12,626 0 0 14,267Loans Issued 0 0 6,000 6,000 0 6,000Transfer to Internal Reserves 3,901 3,908 981 206 0 4,114Transfer to External Reserves 14,920 17,388 5,758 1,629 0 19,017

Total Funds Applied 68,623 97,353 30,677 8,263 0 105,616

TOTAL FUNDS SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (1,231) (7,424) (2,243) (296) 0 (7,720)

WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCILFor the period ended 30 September 2006

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WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCILTen Year Summary Restricted Cash

2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000)

Purpose of Restricted Cash Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance Transfer Balance30/06/06 In Out 30/06/07 In Out 30/06/08 In Out 30/06/09 In Out 30/06/10 In Out 30/06/11 In Out 30/06/12 In Out 30/06/13 In Out 30/06/14 In Out 30/06/15 In Out 30/06/16

Internally Restricted AssetsProperty Development 572 242 330 140 190 140 50 140 -90 140 -230 140 -370 140 -510 140 -650 140 -790 140 -930

MacCabe Park 150 150 300 150 450 150 600 150 750 150 900 150 1,050 150 1,200 150 1,350 150 1,500 150 1,650

Building Maintenance 4,484 1,800 2,739 3,546 1,800 2,205 3,141 1,800 2,350 2,591 1,800 1,200 3,191 1,800 1,000 3,991 1,800 850 4,941 1,800 850 5,891 1,800 850 6,841 1,800 850 7,791 1,800 850 8,741

Beaton Park Athletic Track 281 30 311 30 341 30 371 30 401 30 431 30 461 30 491 30 521 30 551 30 581

Shared Pathways & Cycleways

Insurance 117 206 60 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262

Flood Mitigation Works 432 321 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111

Workers Compensation

Future Capital Projects 10,781 7 6,891 3,898 1,618 2,280 1,250 1,030 250 780 780 780 780 780 780 780

North Dalton Park Development 201 35 200 36 35 71 35 106 35 141 35 176 35 211 35 246 35 281 35 316 35 351

Community Safety 305 136 224 217 136 178 175 136 111 199 136 115 220 136 118 238 136 374 136 510 136 646 136 782 136 918

Sports Priority Program 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154 150 150 154

Carryover Projects 465 465

Litter Infringements 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Disabled Parking Infringements 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38

Employee/Superannuation Reserve 1,972 1,600 3,572 3,572 3,572 3,572 3,572 3,572 3,572 3,572 3,572 3,572

Total Internally Restricted Assets 19,961 4,114 11,291 12,784 2,301 4,291 10,794 2,301 4,001 9,093 2,301 1,855 9,540 2,301 1,408 10,432 2,301 1,140 11,593 2,301 1,140 12,754 2,301 1,140 13,915 2,301 1,140 15,076 2,301 1,140 16,237Externally Restricted AssetsAdministration Building 12,099 130 12,228

Section 94 20,521 3,846 14,172 10,195 3,703 9,463 4,436 3,543 8,568 -589 3,558 4,496 -1,527 3,775 3,096 -848 3,888 2,846 195 4,055 2,706 1,545 4,273 2,596 3,222 4,515 2,596 5,141 4,776 16,076 -6,159

Grants 6,200 6,759 10,918 2,041 5,994 5,911 2,125 5,887 5,687 2,324 5,728 5,690 2,362 5,479 5,404 2,437 5,480 5,408 2,509 5,481 5,412 2,579 5,482 5,416 2,645 5,483 5,420 2,709 5,485 5,424 2,769

Garbage Disposal Facility 5,671 2,692 2,949 5,415 2,490 2,050 5,855 2,532 1,550 6,837 2,601 50 9,388 2,679 1,550 10,517 2,759 50 13,226 2,842 50 16,018 2,927 50 18,895 3,015 50 21,860 3,105 50 24,916

Other Contributions 2,043 2,538 2,986 1,595 200 193 1,602 200 193 1,610 183 193 1,600 183 193 1,590 183 193 1,580 184 193 1,571 184 193 1,561 184 194 1,552 185 194 1,543

Trf to Reserves - internal charges 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68

Unexpended Loans

Stormwater Management Service Charg 1,661 1,661 1,669 1,669 1,677 1,677 1,686 1,686 1,694 1,694 1,703 1,703 1,711 1,711 1,719 1,719 1,728 1,728 1,736 1,736

Total Externally Restricted Assets 46,602 17,625 44,914 19,314 14,056 19,285 14,086 13,840 17,675 10,251 13,755 12,114 11,891 13,810 11,937 13,764 14,013 10,199 17,579 14,273 10,071 21,780 14,585 9,974 26,391 14,925 9,987 31,330 15,286 23,479 23,137GRAND TOTAL 66,564 21,739 56,205 32,098 16,357 23,576 24,879 16,141 21,676 19,344 16,056 13,969 21,430 16,111 13,345 24,197 16,314 11,339 29,172 16,574 11,211 34,534 16,886 11,114 40,307 17,226 11,127 46,406 17,587 24,619 39,374

Carry Over



Balance as at 1 July 2006 571,909

ADD:Transfer to Restricted Cash 0 0

LESS:Town Hall redevelopment 85,590Commission/Advertising Surplus Land Sales 140,000Property Holding Costs 16,649

242,239

Estimated Balance as at 30 June 2007 329,670

DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

2006-07 RESERVE MOVEMENT ESTIMATES

To accumulate, by way of surplus profits from property development andincome from land sales sufficient to finance -

- Development of land within the City of Wollongong.

- Specific Capital Works as determined by Council Resolution.

- Gross proceeds generated from property development activities, including industrial land.

- Proceeds from sale of land surplus to Council's requirements.

- Repayment of advances made to support income producing initiatives.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:

- Purchase of land for the purpose of redevelopment with a view to making profit by way of resale including industrial lands.

- Financing the development costs of such projects.

- Funding of net income producing activities supported by business case.




ADD:Transfer from General Fund 150,000 150,000

LESS:Transfer from Restricted Cash 0 0


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - MacCABE PARK DEVELOPMENT


To accumulate cash for the acquisition of properties adjacent to MacCabe Park as and when they are offered to Council in accordance with the planning provisions applicable from time to time.

Allocation of cash made by Council.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:


Purchase of land and properties to achieve the objectives of extending MacCabe Park.



Balance as at 1 July 2006 4,484,343

ADD:Transfer to Restricted Cash 1,800,000 1,800,000

LESS:Transfer from Restricted CashAdministation Building Refurbishment 1,125,000Admin Bldg - fire services 81,200Art Gallery building maintenance & improvements 150,000IPAC - Equipment Replacement 350,000Reorganise Central Library 600,000Town Hall - building maintenance 50,000Tourism Building - air conditioning 41,073Town Hall & Community Centre 181,533Kembla Terraces Air Conditioning 160,000

Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 2,738,806

Estimated Balance as at 30 June 2007 3,545,537

DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - BUILDING MAINTENANCE


To accumulate cash to provide for replacement or repair of major items ofplant and equipment in the Library/Administration Building, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong City Art Gallery and theWollongong Town Hall & Community Centre.

Revenue of Council.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:Payment of expenditure incurred to replace or repair major plant and equipment items in the Library/Administration Building, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong City Art Gallery and Wollongong Town Hall & Community Centre.




ADD:Transfer to Restricted Cash 30,000 30,000

LESS:0



DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - BEATON PARK ATHLETIC TRACK

To accumulate cash for the purpose of replacing the surface of theBeaton Park Athletic Track.

Revenue of Council.FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:


Replace the track surface.





LESS:Illawarra Canoe Club Building 60,000 60,000


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - INSURANCE


To accumulate funds to allow Council to build capacity for increased level of excess and to manage price variations in the insurance markets.


OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:To meet future excess payments.




ADD:Transfer to Restricted Cash 0

LESS:Transfer from Restricted CashAnama St Fairy Meadow voluntary purchase 60,667Flood Education 32,213133 PioneerRd, Towradgi 116,104Colgong Cres, Footbridge Replacement 25,00065 Bong Bong Road, Dapto 86,808

Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 320,792


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - FLOOD MITIGATION WORKS


To accumulate cash for future flood mitigation works.

Revenue of Council.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:


Provision of flood mitigation works through the city.




ADD:Transfer to Restricted Cash352 Lawrence Hargrave rental 7,000 7,000

LESS:Transfer from Restricted CashThirroul Community Centre 1,014,276Lakeside Leisure Centre Refurbishment 720,000Wollongong Foreshore Precinct Improvement 124,000Public Art Program 100,000Balgownie Village Community Centre 263,145Dapto Pool - Design 127,162Wollongong City Gateway 3,055,120Reorganise Central Library 134,000North Beach Shared Way & Way Improvement 275,000RFS Regional Headquarters 1,000,000Facilities Strategic Plan 78,000Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 6,890,703


000'sDapto Aquatic Centre 1,703Millennium Art Project 100Warrawong District Centre (proceeds from sale of Green St) 275Port Kembla Community Centre 78(proceeds from sale of 59 Military Rd)Additional Vehicles (balance) 10

5,185


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS

Warrawong, Foreshores, Thirroul Pool & MacCabe Park


Contribution to future projects including

* Note: There has been no future provisions for reimbursement of Future Capital Project Reserve for the Bulli Tops Gateway project in this forecast. Reimbursement opportunities will be introduced to future budget years as they arise. Capacity to support future projects will be limited until the funds are repaid.

To accumulate funds for future capital projects.

Revenue of Council.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:Provision of future capital projects identified by Council.





LESS:North Dalton Park Field Lighting 199,940North Dalton Park Trust 0 199,940


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - NORTH DALTON PARK DEVELOPMENT


To accumulate funds for future capital projects at North Dalton Park.

Revenue of Council.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:Provision of future capital projects identified by North Dalton Park Committee.





LESS:Transfer from Restricted CashCommunity Safety Initiatives 24,032Graffiti Op Plan - Pilot 105,000Port kembla, W'rrg & Berkeley Community Renewal 69,948Aged & Disability Devel - Training 25,000Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 223,980


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - COMMUNITY SAFETY


To accumulate funds for the enhancement of community safety.

Net proceeds of parking infringement income. Net proceeds to be determined on annual basis at the conclusion of the financial year with funds available for allocation to projects in the subsequent year.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:


Funds to be applied to projects that will enhance the safety of the community.





LESS:Projects determined by Sports & Facilities Ref Group 150,000Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 150,000


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - SPORT PRIORITY PROGRAMS


To provide funding for projects determined by the Sports & Facilities Reference Group.

Revenue of Council.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:


To be used to fund projects recommended by the Sports & Facilities Reference Group.





LESS:IT Initatives 465,000 465,000

Estimated Balance as at 30 June 2007 0

DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - CARRYOVER PROJECTS


Carryover funding for approved projects that are in progress at the end of the financial year.


OBJECTIVE:


Funding of projects that are in progress at the end of the financial year and have approval for continuation in future periods.





LESS:Transfer from Restricted Cash 0


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - LITTER INFRINGEMENTS


To accumulate funds for environmental enhancement.

Fifty percent of litter infringements income received .Proceeds to be determined on an annual basis at the conclusion of the financial year with funds available for allocation of projects in the subsequent year.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:Funds to be applied to projects that will enhance the environment of the community.





LESS:Transfer from Restricted CashAged & Disability Access Project 0 0



DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - DISABLED PARKING INFRINGEMENTS

To accumulate funds to provide enhanced disabled access.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:


Funds to be applied to projects that will enhance disabled access within the community.

Fifty percent of proceeds received from disabled parking infringement income.Proceeds to be determined on an annual basis at the conclusion of the financial year with funds available for allocation to projects in the subsequent year.




ADD:Transfer to Restricted Cash 1,600,000 1,600,000

LESS:Transfer from Restricted Cash 0 0


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - EMPLOYEE/SUPERANNUATION


To accumulate funds to support future variations in employee and superannuation costs

Savings resulting from the postponement to the foreshadowed increases in superannuation contributions for defined benefit schemes.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:


Funds to be applied to mitigate variations resulting from increased superannuation requirements and other employee related costs.




ADD:Transfer to Restricted CashInterest Component from SHIELD investment 129,693 129,693

LESS:Transfer from Restricted Cash 12,228,258 12,228,258

Estimated Balance as at 30 June 2007 -5


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

To accumulate funds for the deferred payment for the acquisition of the Administration Building.

Revenue of Council and Interest on Shield Investment.FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:Funds reserved for purchase of administration building in 2006.




ADD:Interest paid on reserve funds 270,000Helensburgh Waste Facility 298,690Whytes Gully Waste Facility 1,924,428Builders Waste Facility 199,126

2,692,244LESS:Transfer from Restricted CashSulo Bins - public areas 50,000Helensburgh Waste Depot 33,685Leachate Treatment Plant 8,059Waste Disposal Facility 106,472Whytes Gully Capital Works 1,363,237Whytes Gully - Liner 87,122Whytes Gully - New Amenities 200,000Whytes Gully - Dual Weighbridge 600,000Whyte Gully - Conversion of SWERF to Tsf Station 500,000

Total Transfer from Restricted Cash 2,948,575


DETAILED RESTRICTED ASSETS - GARBAGE DISPOSAL FACILITY


To accumulate funds for the future provision of garbage disposal facilities.

Inclusion of development costs in the pricing structure of domestic waste management charges and other charges applied for commercial services.

FUNDING SOURCES:

OBJECTIVE:

UTILISATION OF FUNDS:Provision of future garbage disposal facilities.



Held As Exp. In Receipts Interest Expended Funds Trf Held As Exp. In Current Future UnallocatedRestricted Advance YTD YTD YTD To S94A Restricted Advance Year Years Balance

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000Open Space Embellishment (Local) 894 67 14 97 81 797 797Open Space Embellishment (Regional) 75 23 1 24 75 75Recreational Facilities (Local) 521 94 8 43 102 478 478Recreational Facilities (Regional) 2 2Community Facilities 2,394 105 38 43 143 2,351 2,351Traffic & Roadworks 642 1 10 11 642 642Car Parking 255 11 4 15 255 255Studies & Administration 163 25 3 27 163 163Horsley Release Area Stage 1 4,499 (261) 67 286 4,019 2,811 1,208Mt Brown LATM 1 1Library Resources 12 12

Total Contributions 9,443 (261) 342 146 470 420 8,779 7,571 1,208

Contribution PlanSEPTEMBER 2006

Closing BalanceOpening Balance Committed Expenditure

SUMMARY OF S94 CONTRIBUTIONS

HORSLEY RELEASE AREA STAGE 1Component

Held As Exp. In Receipts Interest Expended Funds Trf Held As Exp. In Current Future UnallocatedRestricted Advance YTD YTD YTD To S94A Restricted Advance Year Years Balance

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000Studies & Administration 6 6 6Fowlers Road 998 16 1,014 900 114West Dapto Road 554 9 563 563Link Road 166 3 168 168Roundabout 1 (Part 7) 51 1 52 52Roundabout 2 (Part 8) 65 1 66 66Roundabout 3 (Part 13) 60 1 61 61Roundabout 4 (Part 15) 81 1 82 82Roundabout 5 (Part 18) (88) (1) (89) (89)Roundabout 6 (Part 19) (86) (1) (87) (87)Roundabout 7 (Part 17) (87) (1) (89) (89)Roundabout 8 (Part 16) 139 2 141 141Cycleway 448 7 286 169 111 58Openspace (350) (6) (355) (355)Community & Recreation 2,401 38 2,439 1,800 639Water Quality 873 14 887 887Strategic Studies (993) (16) (1,009) (1,009)

Total Contributions 4,499 (261) 67 286 4,019 2,811 1,208

Opening Balance Closing Balance Committed Expenditure



Held As Exp. In Receipts Interest Expended Funds Trf Held As Exp. In Current FutureRestricted Advance YTD YTD YTD From S94 Restricted Advance Year Years

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000S94A Plan 11,125 528 180 229 420 12,023 6,858 25,589

Total Contributions 11,125 528 180 229 420 12,023 6,858 25,589

SUMMARY OF S94A CONTRIBUTIONSSEPTEMBER 2006

Closing BalanceOpening Balance Committed ExpenditureContribution Plan

Project Description Endorsed Expended Balance Of Project Description 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 5 Yr TotalFunding YTD Proj Funds $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000 $'000 $'000Balgownie Village Comm. Ctr - Redelop 100 1 99 Koonawarra Cmty Ctre - Redevel. 500 500Cultural Plan Implementation 20 20 Warrawong DCC-Upgrade 100 100Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Construction 3,165 3,165 S94 Admin Support - Finance 6 6 6 6 22Thirroul Dist CC & Lib - Land Acquisition 255 255 Library Books 200 200 200 200 800Brighton Beach - Seawall & Boardwalk 175 175 Purchase Land Zoned 9A,9C,9D 750 750 750 750 3,000S94 Admin Support - Finance 6 6 Sandon Point Land Acquisition 3,000 2,772 5,772Library Books 200 65 135 New Playground Installations 200 200 200 200 800Integral Energy Reg Park 65 65 Sandon Pt Surf Club Construction 400 400Andrew Lysaght Park 170 170 Towradgi Pk - Implement M/ Plan 150 150 150 450Purchase Land Zoned 9A,9C,9D 1,000 1,000 Thomas Gibson Park - Embellish 100 100 100 100 400Grand Pacific Dr Public Toilet Facility 150 150 Sportsfield Irrigation Project 50 50 50 50 200New Playground Installations 200 144 56 Bulli Park Facility Development 350 350Towradgi Park - Implement Master Plan 150 13 137 Fred Finch Pk-L/Scape Dsgn 150 150 100 100 500Southern Exposures - Cringila Park Stg 2 61 61 Sect 94 Administration 14 14 14 14 56Southern Exposures - Foreshore Embell. 81 81 S94 Planner 126 126 126 126 504Sportsfield Irrigation Project 50 50 City Centre Revitalisation Works 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 4,000Fred Finch Pk,Berk.-Lndscpe Dsgn&Infra. 15 6 9 Dapto CBD Upgrade 750 750 1,500William Beach Park Embellishment 100 100 Port Kembla CBD Works 1,000 1,300 2,300Sect 94 Administration (1) (1) Thirroul CBD Works 300 300 250 250 1,100S94 Planner 126 126 Bong Bong Rd, West Dapto 60 60City Centre Revitalisation Works 1,000 1,000 Glebe/Corrimal Traffic Facility 600 600

O'Briens Road K&G & Cycleway 975 975Bicycle Plan 300 300 300 300 1,200

Total 7,088 229 6,858 Five Year Total 9,431 8,568 4,496 3,096 25,589

2006/07 Approved Projects For S94A Funding Allocated S94A Funding For Specified Projects



Acronyms

ATSI

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

BASIX

Building Sustainability Index

CALD

Culturally Linguistically Diverse

CATS

Cadets, Apprentices & Trainees

CBD

Central Business District

DCP

Development Control Plan

ESD

Ecological Sustainable Development

EDRG

Economic Development Reference Group

EEO

Equal Employment Opportunity

FMIS

Financial Management Information System

LEP

Local Environment Plan

LGA

Local Government Area

NAIDOC

National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee

OH&S

Occupational Health and Safety

PCA

Principal Certifying Authority

TBL

Triple Bottom Line

Glossary

Best Practice

A concept whereby a business or organisation strives to perform at a higher level than any of its competitors with regard to the provision of good and services.

BASIX

The Building Sustainability Index is a NSW Government planning requirement that assesses each new house or unit design against specific energy and water reduction targets.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in all its forms, levels and combinations. Includes ecosystem diversity, species diversity and genetic diversity.

Community Engagement

Refers to all of Council’s business focussing on processes and practises that enable communities and individuals to participate in the development of communities and build capacity. It supports and informs all Council’s decision making processes.

Corporate Plan

A rolling management plan that sets direction over a five-year period and identifies objectives and performance indicators for each corporate program.

Councillors

Elected representatives, who set strategic direction, monitor organisational performance, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure operational compliance.

DCP

A Development Control Plan provides policy statements and more detail beyond the provisions contained in a Local Environmental Plan and serves to further guide development decisions across the city.

ESD

Development that improves the quality of life, both now and in the future, in a way that maintains the ecological processes on which life depends.

Facilitate

To Engage and involve others in accomplishing an objective.

Governance

Governance comprises the traditions, institutions and processes that determine how power is exercised, how citizens are given a voice, and how decisions are made on issues of public concern.

Infrastructure

Roads, buildings, bridges, pavements cycleways and other constructions.



LEP

A Local Environment Plan is an environmental planning instrument that contains legally binding provisions relating to development. It may deal with a whole local government area or simply one small block of land.

Market share

The organisation’s percentage of its industry’s total sales.

Mission

Overall corporate philosophy that articulates how the vision will be achieved.

PCA

A council or private accredited certifier that overseas the building or subdivision process.

Performance Indicator

Measurable statistic identifying the extent of activity in meeting a specific objective.

Place Making

Place making involves local communities and develops strategic partnerships to create public art that celebrates local identity and encourages a strong sense of ownership and sense of place.

Public Art

Public art is defined broadly to include all art forms, permanent or temporary, which are located in, or associated with a public space, environment or facility that is highly accessible to members of the public.

Riparian

Along the edges of creeks, lagoons and other waterways. Situated along the edges of creeks, lagoons and other waterways.

Risk Management

Good management which operates to minimise the incidence of injury, damage, or loss to persons or property and to the good reputation of Council.

Sister City

A Sister City relationship is a formal link between cities with a view to bringing significant economic, social and cultural benefits.

Stakeholder

Any individual or group having a particular interest in a project or action.

State of Environment Report

Mechanism for providing details on the current status of the main environmental issues utilising the Pressure, State, Response model.

Sustainability

Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

TBL

The framework for measuring and reporting corporate performance against economic, social and environmental parameters.

Unqualified Audit

The auditors are able to express their opinion, that their examination of the financial reports, has found the statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and legislation, in all material respects.

Values

Underlying attitudes that influence decision and actions to maximise an organisation’s performance.

Vision

Statement of direction that articulates the aspirations for the City and serves as a guide to all those who contribute towards its achievement.

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