Agenda of Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

Agenda (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

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29/7/2021

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held Thursday, 29 July 2021 at 5:30 pm in the via Zoom.

This meeting of the Community, Culture and Events Committee is held in accordance with a Notice issued by the Premier on 3 April 2020 under section 18 of the COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020.

The title Chief Executive Officer is a term of reference for the General Manager as appointed by Council pursuant s.61 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas).

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Sherlock (Chairman)

Sexton

Harvey

Dutta

Ewin

NON-MEMBERS

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet

Zucco

Briscoe

Thomas

Behrakis

Coats

Apologies: Nil

Leave of Absence: Nil

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

2. Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Community, Culture and Events Committee meeting held on Thursday, 24 June 2021, are submitted for confirming as an accurate record.

3. Consideration of Supplementary Items

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Recommendation

That the Committee resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the Chief Executive Officer.

4. 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.

5. 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. 6.1

Agenda (Open Portion)

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REPORT TITLE: Social Support Food Programs - Fee Waivers

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Community Programs Coordinator

Manager Community and Culture

Director Community Life

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. This report provides an annual review of the waiving of hire fees for the delivery of three existing social support food programs at Mathers and Criterion Houses and seeks approval for a fee waiver for a new service.

1.2. The community benefit arising from the City of Hobart’s support for the three current social support programs is significant noting there have been a number of direct and indirect, accommodation, health and social outcomes for the community participants as well as for the volunteers involved in delivering the services.

2. Report Summary

2.1. On 19 March 2018, the Council resolved to waive the hire fees at Criterion House for the Food Not Bombs program to assist the provision of social food support to members of the Hobart community requiring assistance to access free food services.

2.2. On 18 February 2019, the Council further resolved to waive the hire fees at Mathers House for the King’s Diner and the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Dining With Friends programs.

2.3. These three programs provide healthy cooked meals and some pre-packaged food on a weekly or monthly basis from Mathers and Criterion Houses to a diverse range of community members in need.

2.4. A further request for a fee waiver has been received from the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission who have recently started providing a volunteer-run social food support service called Circle of Love and Care from Criterion House in March, on a weekly basis.

2.4.1. This report is recommending a fee waiver also be provided to this organisation.

2.5. As part of the annual review of the fee waivers, information has been provided by each of the organisations regarding the positive impact that the City of Hobart’s support has had on each organisation’s ability to deliver their service. (Attachment A)

2.6. The review has demonstrated community benefit and successful management of their programs by King’s Diner and St Vincent de Paul Society’s Dining With Friends.

2.7. It is noted however, that there have been ongoing disputes and operational management concerns relating to the Food Not Bombs program. It is considered that a more significant review on the operation of the program and the community benefit provided is warranted prior to a further 12 month fee waiver being approved.

2.7.1. It is therefore proposed that a three month fee waiver be approved whilst the more comprehensive review of the program is undertaken and a further report be provided back to the Council once the review is complete.

2.8 The total amount for the requested annual fee waivers in the 2021-22 financial year would be $10,089.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The Council waive a total of $8,995 in community hire fees for the use of Mathers and Criterion Houses for the 2021-22 financial year for the following community delivered social support food programs.

(i) King’s Diner - $3,937.50

(ii) St Vincent de Paul Society’s Dining With Friends - $682.50

(iii) Shrimad Rajchandra Mission’s Circle of Love and Care - $4,375

2. This support be ongoing with an annual review for King’s Diner, St Vincent de Paul Society’s Dining With Friends and the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission’s Circle of Love and Care.

3. The Council waive $1,094 in community hire fees for the use of Mathers and Criterion Houses for three months for the Food Not Bombs program whilst a more detailed review is being undertaken. A report on the review outcome will be provided back to the Council.

4. The value of the support to each organisation be recorded in the ‘Grants, Assistance and Benefits Provided’ section of the City of Hobart Annual Report.

4. Background

4.1. In order to assist community organisations to provide social food support to the Hobart community, on 19 March 2018 the Council resolved to waive the hire fees at Criterion House for the Food Not Bombs program.

4.2. On 18 February 2019, the Council further resolved to waive the hire fees at Mathers House for the King’s Diner and the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Dining With Friends programs.

4.3. Since that time these three programs have provided healthy cooked meals and some pre-packaged food on a weekly or monthly basis from Mathers and Criterion Houses to a diverse range of community members in need.

4.4. As part of the annual review, information has been provided by each of the organisations regarding the positive impact that the City of Hobart’s support has had on each organisation’s ability to deliver their service. (Attachment A)

4.5. As well as the financial support provided through the waiving of fees, City of Hobart staff provide ongoing communication with the service providers. This helps to ensure that the services are running smoothly and supporting the community.

4.6. The City of Hobart’s support for these programs has enhanced each organisation’s ability to deliver positive accommodation, health and social outcomes for the community participants utilising each service, as well as for the volunteers helping to deliver each service.

4.7. Earlier in the year the City was approached by the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission (Sydney) regarding a free food program they were establishing in Hobart.

4.8. This organisation has initiated a local chapter and began a program called Circle of Love and Care from Mathers Lane in March 2021.

4.8.1. This social support program provides pre-cooked food on Monday and Tuesday evenings, with one evening being delivered from inside Criterion House and the other from the courtyard outside Mathers House.

4.8.2. Information about the program is included in Attachment A.

4.9. The organisation is currently paying to hire the room at Criterion House to deliver this service and has requested waiving of this fee. (Attachment B)

4.9.1. Given that the organisation is a charitable organisation with a volunteer base it is deemed appropriate that the Council consider providing the same level of support as the three similar programs currently receiving City of Hobart assistance.

Food Not Bombs

4.10. The Food Not Bombs program operates across the world and aims to provide an inclusive and welcome invitation to those people marginalised in society through homelessness, a lack of healthy food and social isolation.

4.11. Food Not Bombs Hobart is a local collective of volunteers who source food donations which they then prepare and serve as a free weekly meal for the community every Saturday evening, operating since 2015.

4.12. As previously stated, the City approved the waiving of the hire fees for Criterion House for the group in March 2018 in order to support the provision of this service to the local community.

4.13. Since that time, many of the original members/volunteers of the group have moved on and over the past several months there has been ongoing conflict between members/volunteers of the group.

4.14. Other issues raised with City of Hobart officers include non-adherence to environmental health practices and regulations, verbal and physical assaults between volunteers as well as with and between community members, which have involved Tasmania Police, and a core disagreement about who is responsible for coordination of the local service.

4.14.1. Whilst City of Hobart officers have addressed the environmental health concerns that have been raised, the conflict between volunteers and/or community members and the central ongoing disagreement concerning who coordinates the group is considered to be problematic.

4.15. City of Hobart officers have spent considerable time trying to support the operators in resolving the ongoing conflict.

4.16. Another volunteer service, Orange Sky Laundry, which is a national volunteer organisation that provides a free mobile laundry, operates at the same time as Food Not Bombs.

4.16.1. Orange Sky Laundry’s delivery model requires it to operate in collaboration with another homelessness service.

4.16.2. Hobart Orange Sky Laundry coordinating staff have indicated to City of Hobart officers that they may not be able to continue delivery of their service in conjunction with Food Not Bombs as utilisation of their service at that venue is very low.

4.17. Information from other homelessness services further indicates a lack of engagement by their clients with Food Not Bombs. It is not however clearly understood at the current time who is accessing the service.

4.18. City of Hobart officers have a concern that the behaviour by members of the group providing the service at Criterion House, whether they refer to themselves as Food Not Bombs or not, is an issue and needs to be resolved.

4.19. With the above in mind, it is proposed that a more detailed review of the Food Not Bombs program be undertaken. Officers are reluctant to cease support without undertaking further due diligence as it is acknowledged how important the access to this service may be for some community members.

4.20. A further report would be provided to the Council after completion of the review, prior to making a decision regarding the continuation of ongoing City of Hobart support.

4.20.1. It is anticipated this review will be completed within the next three months.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that:

5.1.1. The Council waive a total of $8,995 in community hire fees for the use of Mathers and Criterion Houses for the 2021-22 financial year for the following community delivered social support food programs.

· King’s Diner - $3,937.50

· St Vincent de Paul Society’s Dining With Friends - $682.50

· Shrimad Rajchandra Mission’s Circle of Love and Care - $4,375

5.1.2. This support be ongoing with an annual review for King’s Diner, St Vincent de Paul Society’s Dining With Friends and the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission’s Circle of Love and Care.

5.1.3. The Council waive $1,094 in community hire fees for the use of Mathers and Criterion Houses for three months for the Food Not Bombs program whilst a more detail review is being undertaken. A report on the review outcome will be provided back to the Council.

5.1.4. The value of the support to each organisation be recorded in the ‘Grants, Assistance and Benefits Provided’ section of the City of Hobart Annual Report.

5.2. It is proposed that the Council waive a total of $13,370 in community hire fees for the use of Mathers and Criterion Houses for the 2021-22 financial year for the following community delivered social support food programs.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. These programs align with following strategies in the Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-29 under Pillar 2: Community inclusion, participation and belonging:

2.2.6 Identify those people in the community who are most disadvantaged, excluded and vulnerable and develop appropriate initiatives to address their issues, in partnership with stakeholders.

2.4.6 Deliver and support initiatives, activities and programs that build community resilience, wellbeing and safety.

6.2. The support for social food support programs aligns strongly with the A City for All: Social Inclusion and Equity Framework and the Draft Affordable Housing and Homelessness Commitment 2021-23.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. If approved, the annual fee waivers for the 2021-22 financial year for the three organisations would be $8,995.

7.1.2. The fee waiver for Food not Bombs for the three month period would be $1,094.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. All fee waivers will be the subject of an annual report for Council approval of ongoing support.

7.3. The value of the support to each organisation would be recorded in the ‘Grants, Assistance and Benefits Provided’ section of the City of Hobart Annual Report.

7.4. Asset Related Implications

7.4.1. There are no asset related implications arising from this report.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. As previously stated there are a number of concerns regarding the Food Not Bombs service.

8.2. These are seen to increase the City’s reputational risk and therefore a more detailed review of the service is proposed.

8.3. All of the other volunteer groups that are currently supported by the City provide a valuable service to people in need and are seen to add value to the City’s support for the local community.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. The organisations involved in the program provide healthy, accessible food in the inner city. The programs access a range of opportunities to obtain food, often utilising fresh produce that has not been sold and would be disposed of through landfill or donated goods.

9.1.1. All programs align with the City of Hobart’s Waste Management Strategy 2015-30.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. The City has clearly identified through a number of strategic documents that the health and wellbeing of all community members is valued and access to food is vital.

10.2. By supporting organisations that provide assistance to community members in need, the City is making this value a reality and sending a strong message of compassion.

10.3. The City’s financial support through the provision of venues provides a diverse cohort of people with regular healthy food served in a welcoming environment.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. There has not been any intention to publicise the City of Hobart’s support for the programs identified within this report.

11.2. It is noted that if the City of Hobart was to cease providing support to the Food Not Bombs program without a detailed review of the program there may be negative backlash from the group.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. Communication with the four organisations delivering the community support services has informed the writing of this report. Consultation with other housing and homelessness services and providers has also been undertaken.

12.2. As well as the ongoing logistical and hire discussions that the organisations have with the Mathers and Criterion House Coordinator, there are also regular discussions on the delivery of the programs with the Community Programs Coordinator.

13. Delegation

13.1. This is a matter for the Council’s determination.

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.

Mark Joseph

Community Programs Coordinator

Kimbra Parker

Manager Community and Culture

Tim Short

Director Community Life

Date: 22 July 2021

File Reference: F21/30605; 20/74

Attachment a: Feedback from Social Support Services at Mathers and Criterion Houses ⇩

Attachment b: Circle of Love and Care request to waive venue hire fees ⇩

Item No. 6.2

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REPORT TITLE: Summer Activation Program

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Senior Advisor Activations, Events and Grants

Manager Activation Programs and Tourism

Director Community Life

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to give an outline of events and activations scheduled for the festive and summer period understood to be occurring, and the proposed program of summer activation to be curated and planned by the City’s Activation Programs and Tourism Unit in collaboration with external partners for endorsement by the Council.

1.2. In considering the proposed summer activation program, officers have sought not to duplicate events already scheduled, and to build upon existing City of Hobart programs to add vibrancy and stimulate social and economic benefits.

2. Report Summary

2.1. On 10 May 2021, in considering the Future of the Taste of Tasmania report, the Council resolved that a further report be provided on the proposal for a 2021-22 waterfront summer season activation program that includes Christmas and New Year programming.

2.2. Officers have developed a program that seeks to not to duplicate events already scheduled, and to build upon existing City of Hobart programs.

2.3. The City already runs a Christmas and New Year program that includes the following events and activations:

· The Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant

· Citywide Christmas decorations

· Pop-up festive entertainment in the city centre

· Community Christmas carol grants to support community organisation to deliver festive events that include carols

· New Year’s Eve fireworks display on Sullivans Cove.

2.4. The 2021-22 proposed summer activation program includes the following new initiatives:

2.4.1. A waterfront weekend on Parliament Lawns in January to celebrate the Salamanca Market 50^th anniversary and a community day on the Sunday.

2.4.2. A ‘food truck palooza’ that invites the businesses in the City of Hobart Food Truck program to come together in one place for the community to enjoy their offerings.

2.4.3. ‘Seven speakers over seven days’ held in the late afternoon at Salamanca plaza in February and highlighting the diverse range of public speech and oration from our Speakers’ Corner program.

2.4.4. ‘Busking in the street and voices in the park’. Featuring pop-up performances and participatory sessions performed by buskers and street performers from the City’s program. Scheduled in our parks and urban spaces over a week in February.

2.4.5. ‘Host your own street party’ provides the tools to the community to come together to host their own party.

2.5. It is proposed to again run the Festive Season Charitable Quick Response Grant in 2021 with a total value of $10,000 for applications for grants up to $1,000.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The Council endorse the proposed 2021-22 summer activation program for the period between 15 January and 3 April 2022 that includes activities:

(i) A waterfront weekend on Parliament Lawns in January to celebrate the Salamanca Market 50^th anniversary and a community day on the Sunday.

(ii) A ‘food truck palooza’ that invites the businesses in the City of Hobart Food Truck program to come together in one place for the community to enjoy their offerings.

(iii) ‘Seven speakers over seven days’ held in the late afternoon at Salamanca plaza in February and highlights the diverse range of public speech and oration from our Speakers’ Corner program.

(iv) ‘Busking in the street and voices in the park’. Featuring pop-up performances and participatory sessions performed by buskers and street performers from the City’s program. Scheduled in our parks and urban spaces over a week in February.

(v) ‘Host your own street party’ provides the tools to the community to come together to host their own party.

2. The Festive Season Charitable Quick Response Grant be offered again in 2021, open for applications from September 2021, for projects that are delivered in the period from 15 November to 25 December 2021. The grant round would close once the funding pool has been fully allocated or on 11 December, whatever comes first.

3. The Council delegate to the Chief Executive Officer finalisation of the specific dates, venues, programming and budget for the 2021-22 summer activation program with the overall program not to exceed $200,000 sourced from a reallocation of funds from the 2021-22 Taste of Tasmania budget.

4. Background

4.1. On 10 May 2021, in considering the Future of the Taste of Tasmania report, the Council resolved that a further report be provided on the proposal for a 2021-22 waterfront summer season activation program that includes Christmas and New Year programming.

4.2. It is understood that the Council made this decision in the likelihood there may have been no Taste-like event on the waterfront between Christmas and New Year.

4.2.1. Since this decision the State Government has resolved to run an expression of interest (EOI) process through Events Tasmania for a one-off Taste-style event this December. At the time of writing the outcome of the EOI has not been released.

Scheduled festive season programming

4.3. The City has an annual program of Christmas and festive season events and activations that this year (2021) includes:

4.3.1. The 40^th anniversary Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant. The Christmas Pageant Producer commenced work on the planning for the pageant in early July and is working with officers from Business Tasmania, administrators of the COVID-19 events framework and Tasmanian Public Health to plan a COVID safe event. A memo will be provided to Elected Members on the pageant once plans are finalised.

4.3.2. Christmas decorations will again be installed across the city from early November that will include new Christmas banners that feature illustrations by local designer Cathy Edwards.

4.3.3. A program of pop-up festive entertainment across the city centre from late November is designed to add vibrancy to the Christmas retail period for the community and visitors.

4.3.4. Community Christmas Carols delivered across the Hobart local government area are supported through the City’s Christmas grant stream. These small to medium scale events are supported in their promotion and delivery by the City’s Activations, Events and Grants team.

4.3.5. The City will again deliver a fireworks or mixed media display on New Year’s Eve at 9.30 am and midnight on Sullivans Cove.

4.3.5.1. It is noted that the Lord Mayor has written to the Clarence Mayor requesting consideration of a financial contribution towards a more expansive fireworks display, coordinated through the City of Hobart. Clarence has declined the opportunity.

4.3.6. It is proposed that the Festive Season Charitable Quick Response Grant be run again in 2021 to support organisations undertaking activities that support our most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

4.3.6.1. The Festive Season Charitable Quick Response Grant replaced the Community Christmas Activation Quick Response Grant in 2020.

4.3.6.2. The grant aims to provide direct benefit for vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the local community impacted by COVID-19, through programs and initiatives provided by the community and charitable sector, with a focus on compassion, generosity and connectedness.

4.3.6.3. Examples of projects supported last year include

(i) Christmas hamper backpacks composed of basic emergency relief items for the homeless in the Hobart area filled with bus passes, socks, underwear, supermarket, cafe vouchers and toiletries

(ii) support for the running of a community Christmas day lunch presented by Colony 47

(iii) a BBQ gathering and small gifts for current and former residents of Bethlehem House.

Summer events

4.4. Other activity and events delivered by private event organisers that we know will be taking place over this period are:

4.4.1. The 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The City has provided a grant to the value of $8,000 to support the ‘race end’ activities in Hobart and the creation and management of the public Hobart Race Village at-and-around Constitution Dock for the period 26-31 December 2021.

4.4.2. There is a booking of the Regatta Grounds from late December to early January by a Hobart event organiser to activate this precinct.

4.4.3. The Events Tasmania EOI process will conclude shortly. An update, via a memo, will be provided to Elected Members about this event once details are known.

4.5. Salamanca Market is celebrating its 50^th anniversary on Saturday
22 January 2022. A further report on the planning for this milestone event will be provided in August 2021.

City of Hobart summer activation program

4.6. In considering the proposed summer activation program, officers have sought to build upon existing City of Hobart programs to add vibrancy and stimulate economic benefits.

4.7. The program outlined is proposed for the 2021-22 financial year:

4.7.1. A waterfront weekend on Parliament Lawns. The Salamanca 50^th birthday party would continue on Sunday 23 January with a day on the lawns for the community and visitors to enjoy. Activities would be programmed for all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds that include cultural performances, an emerging musicians showcase, a featured band and interactive stalls.

4.7.2. Building on the City of Hobart Food Truck Program a ‘food truck palooza’ would be programmed at a City of Hobart site to complement other Hobart summer activity. Community members would have the opportunity to experience the trucks in the Hobart program, as well as enjoy other activities programmed on the day.

4.7.3. ‘Seven speakers over seven days’ would be programmed at the new Salamanca Plaza Speakers’ Corner to feature speakers from all genres and types of speech.

4.7.4. ‘Busking in the street and voices in the park’ is a program of pop-up performances and participatory sessions with some of our finest street performers from the Busking and Street Performance program and choral groups across Hobart streets and parks.

4.7.5. ‘Host your own street party’ is a program designed to provide the community with a toolbox of support to enable street parties to be held amongst neighbours. Items include road closure signage, tables and benches.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. The City of Hobart summer activation program would run from 15 January to 3 April 2022 and consist of the following activations:

5.1.1. A waterfront weekend on Parliament Lawns in January to celebrate the Salamanca Market 50^th anniversary and a community day on the Sunday.

5.1.2. A ‘food truck palooza’ that invites the businesses in the City of Hobart Food Truck program to come together in one place for the community to enjoy their offerings.

5.1.3. ‘Seven speakers over seven days’ held in the late afternoon at Salamanca plaza in February and highlighting the diverse range of public speech and oration from our Speakers’ Corner program.

5.1.4. ‘Busking in the street and voices in the park’. Buskers and street performers from the City’s program scheduled in our parks and urban spaces over a week in February.

5.1.5. Host your own street party’ provides the tools to the community to come together to host their own party.

5.2. It is proposed that all activities would be free to enter although there would be charges for food and drinks consumed on site.

5.3. It is proposed to again run the Festive Season Charitable Quick Response Grant in 2021 with a total value of $10,000 for applications for grants up to $1,000.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. This report is consistent with the City of Hobart Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-29, specifically:

1.1.2 Create opportunities for people to connect to place, supporting spiritual and cultural customs and practices.

2.2.1 Support people from all backgrounds and life experiences to participate in Hobart life.

2.2.3 Provide and support activities and programs that celebrate diversity to reduce social isolation and build social cohesion.

2.3.1 Provide and progressively enhance a range of quality places and facilities where people can enjoy education, recreation, socialising, healthy living and other activities and events.

2.4.6 Deliver and support initiatives, activities and programs that build community resilience, wellbeing and safety.

3.1.1 Support Hobart’s continued evolution as a creative and culturally engaging capital city, with a focus on community, accessibility and creative potential.

3.1.5 Support and deliver events, festivals and markets.

3.2.1 Use the creative arts as a platform for encouraging participation in public life and raising awareness of important issues.

3.3.1 Provide opportunities for diverse creative practitioners to develop meaningful experiences for residents and visitors.

3.3.6 Provide affordable and accessible opportunities for community members to engage in arts and culture.

3.4.1 Support the activation of City-owned spaces for creative, cultural and commercial developments.

3.4.2 Activate streets, car parks, and heritage spaces for public art, performances, events and festivals.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The funds for the City of Hobart summer activation program would be sourced from a reallocation of funds from the 2021-22 Taste of Tasmania budget to the value of $200,000.

7.1.2. Funds are available for the Festive Season Charitable Quick Response Grant within the Grants and Assistance - Christmas Grants stream within the 2021-22 Grants and Assistance Accounts budget.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. There are no impacts on future years’ financial results.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. There are no asset related implications arising from this report.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. The City of Hobart has a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of participants, staff, contractors as well as the wider community attending these activations.

8.1.1. A full risk assessment of each activation will be undertaken and controls put in place to mitigate risk at each activation site.

8.1.2. A COVID-19 plan will be developed and implemented to ensure each activation and event is delivered in line with current government restrictions and protocols.

8.1.3. All activations will be planned to comply with the Open Spaces by-law No.4 of 2018 and the terms and conditions of the parks and urban spaces the activations will take place in.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. Events or activities that the City of Hobart delivers or supports are required to align the objectives of the City of Hobart Waste Management Strategy 2015-30. In particular, participants and contractors must outline their commitment to sustainable events, certified compostable food packaging and reducing waste to landfill.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. The community will benefit from increased opportunities to participate in and enjoy performance and creative expression with the aim to create more vibrant and appealing public spaces throughout Hobart.

10.1.1. All activities will be free to the community to participate in, although there will be charges for food and drinks consumed on site.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. Communications and marketing would be undertaken in collaboration with the City’s communications and media teams and through City related marketing initiatives.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. The delivery of the 2021-22 summer activation program would be undertaken in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partnerships developed with appropriate industry partners.

13. Delegation

13.1. This report is delegated to the Council for decision.

Louisa Gordon

Senior Advisor Activations, Events and Grants

Iris Goetzki

Manager Activation Programs and Tourism

Tim Short

Director Community Life

Date: 22 July 2021

File Reference: F21/68356

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