Agenda of Special Economic Development & Communications Committee Meeting

THE MISSION

Our mission is to ensure good governance of our capital City.

THE VALUES

The Council is:

about people	We value people – our community, our customers and colleagues.
professional	We take pride in our work.
enterprising	We look for ways to create value.
responsive	We’re accessible and focused on service.
inclusive	We respect diversity in people and ideas.
making a difference	We recognise that everything we do shapes Hobart’s future.

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

Business listed on the agenda is to be conducted in the order in which it is set out, unless the committee by simple majority determines otherwise.

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

1. Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy 4

2. Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest. 4

3. Transfer of Agenda Items. 4

4. Reports. 5

4.1 2019/20 Fees and Charges - Communications Function. 5

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Special Economic Development & Communications Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held Monday, 20 May 2019 at 4:55 pm in the Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Thomas (Chairman)

Zucco

Sexton

Dutta

Ewin

NON-MEMBERS

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet

Briscoe

Denison

Harvey

Behrakis

Sherlock

Apologies:

Leave of Absence:

Alderman M Zucco

1. Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy

2. Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Members of the Committee are requested to indicate where they may have any pecuniary or conflict of interest in respect to any matter appearing on the agenda, or any supplementary item to the agenda, which the committee has resolved to deal with.

3. Transfer of Agenda Items

Regulation 15 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

A committee may close a part of a meeting to the public where a matter to be discussed falls within 15(2) of the above regulations.

In the event that the committee transfer an item to the closed portion, the reasons for doing so should be stated.

Are there any items which should be transferred from this agenda to the closed portion of the agenda, or from the closed to the open portion of the agenda?

Item No. 4.1

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REPORT TITLE: 2019/20 Fees and Charges - Communications Function

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Head of Communications

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. In accordance with the requirements of Council Pricing Policy and Guidelines dated 24 January 2019, the Council is to review its fees and charges on an annual basis as part of the budget process.

1.2. The purpose of this report is to present the proposed schedule of fees and charges for the Communications Function for the 2019/20 financial year to the Council for endorsement.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The attached fees and charges as summarised in Attachment A of this report outline the current fees of the Communications Function and the proposed fees and charges for the 2019/20 financial year.

2.2. The total income generated for the 2019/20 financial year is estimated to be $19,158 which is a decrease of 40.80% on the income estimated for the 2018/19 financial year.

3. Recommendation

That the schedule of fees and charges for the Communications Function for the 2019/20 financial year, marked as Attachment A to this report, be approved.

4. Background

4.1. The attached fees and charges as summarised in Attachment A of this report outline the current fees of the Communications Function and the proposed fees and charges for the 2019/20 financial year.

4.2. No new fees or increases are proposed. The estimated revenue has been decreased based on 2018/19 actuals to date.

4.3. Fees and charges apply to the following:

· Installation of banners as part of the City’s civic banner program.

· Special events signboards.

· Photography and filming permits.

· City lighting for Elizabeth Mall and Kennedy Lane.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the attached schedule of fees and charges for the Communications Function be adopted for the 2019/20 financial year.

5.2. Subject to Council approval, the fees and charges for the 2019/20 financial year will become effective as of 1 July 2019.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The annual review of the City’s fees and charges contributes to the Capital City Strategic Plan 2015-2025 - Goal 5 – ‘Governance, Leadership provides for informed decision-making for our capital city’.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. There is no impact on the current year operating result.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. The review of the fees and charges for the Communications Function has been undertaken and the expected increase for the 2019/20 financial year is provided below:

Function Area

2018/19
Budget

2019/20

Budget

Increase / (Decrease)

Communications Function

$23,360

$19,158

($4202)

- 40.80%

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. Pursuant to section 205 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council may impose fees and charges for various services.

9. Delegation

9.1. This matter is delegated to the Council.

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

Umesh Ratnagobal

Head of Communications

Date: 15 May 2019

File Reference: F19/34304; 18/20

Attachment a: Fees and Charges 2019-20 - Communications Function ⇩