Budget Report 2020-2021 - Indigo Shire

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Budget Report 2020-2021 - Indigo Shire
Budget Report
2020-2021
Contents                                                                                                       Page
Mayors and CEO's Introduction                                                                                     2

Budget Reports
1. Link to the Council Plan                                                                                       3
2. Services and service performance indicators                                                                    5
3. Financial statements                                                                                          15
4. Notes to the financial statements                                                                             20
4.5. Capital works program                                                                                       28
5. Financial Performance Indicators                                                                              33
Schedule of fees and charges                                                                                     34

Disclaimer

The information contained in this document is for general guidance only. It is not professional advice and should not be
used, relied upon or treated as a substitute for specific professional advice. Given the changing nature of laws, rules
and regulations, and the inherent hazards of electronic communication, there may be delays, omissions or
inaccuracies in information contained in this document.

The model budget, including financial statements, has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local
Government Act 1989 and the Local Government (Planning and Reporting) Regulations 2014 . While every effort has
been made to ensure that the information contained in this document has been accurate and complies with relevant
Victorian legislation, each Council remains responsible to ensure that the budget they prepare is compliant with all
statutory requirements.

                                            Indigo Shire Council - 2020/21
                                                        Budget                                         Page 1 of 43
Mayor and CEO’s Introduction

The development of the 2020/21 budget has been one of the most challenging in this council’s history. The 2020 summer
bushfires followed by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has created a very difficult environment in which to prepare a 12-
month budget based on any real certainty.
However, our staff have worked extremely hard to deliver a balanced budget for 2020/21 and we thank the community for its
input during the exhibition of our draft budget.
In preparing this budget, we have had to take into account a number of assumptions around predicted loss of income and
offset this with savings in some areas, without impacting on service delivery.
This budget does ensure that we can continue to deliver the range and quality of services our community expects, from road
construction, maternal and child health services, libraries, town planning, actions to protect and enhance our environment,
providing leisure facilities, waste services and much more. It also details the funding that is required to deliver these services
and maintain important assets and infrastructure.
We recently received some very welcome state and Federal Government funding news, including $2.5M to build the Chiltern
Community Hub and $500,000 towards the Beechworth Precinct Renewal – Courthouse Kelly Trials Experience project, which
will be funded over a number of financial years. We've also received additional funding for roads and infrastructure projects,
and IT support.

As a small rural council, we rely heavily on grant funding, which is critically important at this time when so many are hurting as
a result of the fires and COVID-19.

We’ve set aside some additional funds to assist with business recovery. This will go towards initiatives to encourage visitors
back into our towns once it is safe to do so.

We are acutely aware that some businesses and residents will struggle to pay their rates in the new financial year and we
encourage these people to consider the measures outlined in our Fire and COVID-19 support package and also our hardship
policy.

This is a budget that will be constantly reviewed and adjusted accordingly throughout the next 12 months. We will continue to
keep our community informed and we ask for your understanding and patience as we all work through these unprecedented
times.
What we can be certain about, is a number of projects that are predominately externally funded, will continue in 2020/21 and
will play a vital role in our recovery. Work will continue on the $6.2M Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail and the $2M
EPIC Mountain Bike Track.

Our Capital works program also includes $2.57M in road infrastructure improvements and $1.3M (some grant funding
pending) for parks, open space and recreational facilitates across the Shire.

In closing, we thank council staff for their efforts in developing this break-even budget and to our Councillors who have also
worked hard to ensure we can deliver a budget in these very trying and uncertain times.
Cr Jenny O’Connor                                                 Trevor Ierino
Mayor                                                             Chief Executive Officer

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1. Link to the Council Plan

This section describes how the Annual Budget links to the achievement of the Council Plan within an overall
planning and reporting framework. This framework guides the Council in identifying community needs and
aspirations over the long term, medium term (Council Plan) and short term (Annual Budget) and then holding
itself accountable (Annual Report).

1.1 Legislative Planning and accountability framework

The Strategic Resource Plan, part of and prepared in conjunction with the Council Plan, is a rolling four-year
plan that outlines the financial and non-financial resources that Council requires to achieve the strategic
objectives described in the Council Plan. The Annual Budget is framed within the Strategic Resource Plan,
considering the services and initiatives which contribute to achieving the strategic objectives specified in the
Council Plan. The diagram below depicts the planning and accountability framework that applies to local
government in Victoria.

Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Feeding in to the above, Council has a long term plan which articulates a community vision, mission and
values. The Council Plan is prepared with reference to Council's long term Community Plan.

The timing of each component of the planning framework is critical to the successful achievement of the
planned outcomes.

1.1.2 Key planning considerations
Service level planning
Although councils have a legal obligation to provide some services— such as animal management, local roads,
food safety and statutory planning—most council services are not legally mandated, including some services
closely associated with councils, such as libraries, building permits and sporting facilities. Further, over time,
the needs and expectations of communities can change. Therefore councils need to have robust processes for
service planning and review to ensure all services continue to provide value for money and are in line with
community expectations. In doing so, councils should engage with communities to determine how to prioritise
resources and balance service provision against other responsibilities such as asset maintenance and capital
works.

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1.2 Our purpose

Our vision
Indigo: Heritage Shire - Bold Future

Our mission
We will provide leadership good governance and engage with the community to grow the social,
economic and environmental viability and sustainability of Indigo Shire,
We will do this by:
    * Supporting our people and
our* communities
     Taking care of our places, townships and infrastructure.
  * Helping grow our economy
Our values
  * Community Involvement
  * Leadership
  * Honesty & integrity
  * Respect
  * Professionalism & teamwork
  * Accountability

1.3 Strategic objectives

Strategic Theme                   Description
1. Indigo's People &              Council will support the health and wellbeing of residents and provide
Communities                       infrastructure to meet their needs. A range of inclusive and accessible
                                  services and programs will be delivered. There is a focus on supporting
                                  young people, volunteers and community centres, and engaging with
                                  indigenous groups. Council will utilise the intellectual capacity and talent that
                                  exists in our community.

2. Indigo's Places, Townships     Council will protect the Shire's heritage and indigenous assets and improve
& Infrastructure                  the quality and long-term sustainability of the built environment. Assets
                                  critical to our economic prosperity will be maintained to a high standard
                                  including our parks, gardens, open spaces and roads. The community will be
                                  encouraged to participate in planning for the development of our major
                                  townships.
3. Indigo's Economy               Our local businesses and industries will be supported through the
                                  development of an new Economic Development Strategy and new Tourism
                                  Strategy. Tourism destinations will be promoted through appropriate visitor
                                  information, both online and via a physical presence. Council will encourage
                                  the development of light industrial estates and advocate for improved
                                  telecommunications.

4 Indigo's Environment &          Council will collaborate with the community to respond and adapt to climate
Sustainability                    change, reduce carbon emissions and attract investment for renewable
                                  energy industries.

5 Civic Leadership &              Council's business will be conducted openly and efficiently. Financial
Governance                        sustainability will be maintained. A positive customer service culture will be
                                  enhanced and Council will foster improved community involvement in Council
                                  decision-making.

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2. Services and initiatives and service performance indicators
This section provides a description of the services and initiatives to be funded in the Budget for the 2020/21 year and how these will contribute to achieving the strategic
objectives outlined in the Council Plan. It also describes several initiatives and service performance outcome indicators for key areas of Council’s operations. Council is required
by legislation to identify major initiatives, initiatives and service performance outcome indicators in the Budget and report against them in their Annual Report to support
transparency and accountability. The relationship between these accountability requirements in the Council Plan, the Budget and the Annual Report is shown below

Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

2.1 Strategic Theme 1: Indigo's People & Communities
Our strategic objectives in Theme 1 are to promote community members being physically and mentally healthy and active, equally
connected to services and to each other; engaging our young people; recognising and engaging with indigenous groups and growing
arts and culture across the Shire.

These objectives will be achieved by our focus on the services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for
each of the business area as described below.

Services
                                                                                                                                        2018/19        2019/20          2020/21
                                                                                                                                         Actual        Forecast         Budget
                 Service area                                      Description of services provided
                                                                                                                                          $'000          $'000           $'000

Ageing Well                                     The purpose of this service is for:                                     Exp                    84                95              100

                                                   Council to maintain an Ageing Well function to facilitate           Rev                    74                48               22
                                                    service planning and co-ordination, implement actions               NET                    10                47              78
                                                    from the Ageing Well Strategy, and advocate for enhanced
                                                    infrastructure and access for older people.
Carlyle Cemetery                                The purpose of this service is for:                                     Exp                    26                28               32
                                                   Manage all functions associated with cemetery services              Rev                    38                32               37
                                                   Strategically plan for and implement actions to meet needs of       NET                    (12)              (4)              (5)
                                                    contemporary cemetery services
                                                   Perform all tasks in accordance with requirements of the
                                                    Cemeteries Act
Community Development                           The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp                   659             497                685
                                                   strategically assess and facilitate planning and service delivery   Rev                    83                29              200
                                                    across the shire for all aged cohorts                               NET                   576             468             485
                                                   plan and provide opportunities for the community activities
                                                    and to identify and respond to issues;
                                                support the community to become more self-sufficient and
                                                    sustainable by giving them the tools and resilience to
                                                    investigate and address local issues; and
                                                provide the community and community groups with
                                                    opportunities to be involved in art and cultural
                                                    activities, events and programs.
Early Years                                     The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp                   406             497                441
                                                support groups and agencies to provide early years'                   Rev                   319             259                284
                                                    services to the Indigo Shire community                              NET                    87             238             157
                                                provide Maternal and Child Health and immunisation
                                                    services to the Indigo Shire community
Environmental Health Services                   This service protects the community's health and wellbeing              Exp                   295             313                336
                                                by coordinating food safety support programs to:                        Rev                   265             322                335
                                                manage and deliver Council's statutory duties under the               NET                    30                (9)               1
                                                    provisions of the Food Act 1984 (food safety), Public
                                                    Health and Wellbeing Health Act 2008, Environment
                                                    Protection Act 1970, Tobacco Act 1987 and other
                                                    associated Acts and Regulations through appropriate
                                                    policy development, planning and service delivery

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2018/19         2019/20          2020/21
                                                                                                                             Actual         Forecast          Budget
                     Service area                                    Description of services provided
                                                                                                                              $'000           $'000            $'000

Library Services                                 This service provides public library services which:                 Exp         561             643                  612
                                                 provides the community with four permanent libraries as            Rev         202             162                  142
                                                    Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen and Yackandandah;                NET         359             481              470
                                                 provides a variety of out-reach programs and services to
                                                    all other communities and towns;
                                                 provides access to the other collections available through
                                                    the Swift Consortium; and
                                                 meets informational, educational and recreational needs
                                                    of all members of the community.
Recreation                                       The purpose of this service is to:                                   Exp         605             585                  655
                                                 plan for the future recreational needs of the community; and       Rev         186             128                  150
                                                 support the community in the provision of recreation facilities    NET         419             457              505
                                                    and services, identification of funding opportunities,
                                                    preparation and submission of funding applications, working
                                                    with committees of management in the development of
                                                    master plans.
                                                 This service provides outdoor swimming pool facilities to
                                                    5 communities and provides the community with access to
                                                    aquatic facilities, services and programs.
Young People                                     The purpose of this service is to provide and extend the range       Exp         171             147                  136
                                                 and quality of services available to young people aged               Rev         109             103                   88
                                                 between 12-25 years in the Indigo Shire by working with              NET          62                 44               48
                                                 Service providers, schools and community groups. In
                                                 particular;
                                                  FreeZa events
                                                  Iengage programs
                                                  L2P program
Major Initiatives
1)         Continue to implement actions and projects from the Active Indio Strategy
2)         Implement actions and projects from the new Library Strategy including the concept designs for the Chiltern Community Hub
3)         Implement actions and projects from Ageing Well Strategy and Youth Strategy

Other Initiatives

4)         Develop and finalise the Reconciliation Action Plan
5)         Finalise the Ride It, Walk It Plan
6)         Finalise the Lakes and Waterways Plan

Service Performance Outcome Indicators
                                                                                                                             2018/19         2019/20          2020/21
                       Service                                                       Indicator
                                                                                                                             Actual         Forecast          Budget
Library*                                         Participation Active library members                                        18.99%       Not Required     Not Required

Maternal and Child Health                        Participation in the MCH service                                            90.46%       Not Required     Not Required

Maternal and Child Health                        Participation in MCH service by Aboriginal children                         91.30%       Not Required     Not Required
                                                 Health and safety Critical and major non-compliance outcome
Food Safety                                                                                                                 104.17%       Not Required     Not Required
                                                 notifications
Aquatic Facilities                               Utilisation of aquatic facilities                                          2.50 visits Not Required       Not Required
* refer to table at end of section 2.5 for information on the calculation of Service Performance Outcome Indicators

2.2 Strategic Theme 2: Indigo's Places, Townships & Infrastructure
Our strategic objectives in Theme 2 are to encourage sustainable and well-planned townships and land management; have
an attractive and well-maintained built environment, streetscapes, openspaces and trees; expand and maintain our road
and path networks; and maintain and protect our cultural and heritage assets.

These objectives will be achieved by our focus on the services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators
for each business area as described below.

Services
                                                                                                                             2018/19         2019/20          2020/21
                     Service area                                    Description of services provided                        Actual         Forecast          Budget
                                                                                                                              $'000           $'000            $'000
Asset Management                                 The purpose of this service is to:                                   Exp         248              250                 278
                                                  provide asset management services for Council-owned                Rev             -                -                    -
                                                   infrastructure (including roads, bridges, buildings, plant         NET         248             250              278
                                                   and fleet, footpaths etc.);
                                                  review and manage Council's Road Management Plan; and
                                                  provide GIS and associated services, including mapping
                                                   and road and street numbering.

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2018/19      2019/20        2020/21
                Service area                         Description of services provided                        Actual       Forecast       Budget
                                                                                                              $'000        $'000          $'000
Building Control Services      The purpose of this service is to fulfill the obligations               Exp        498           474               508
                               required by Local Councils within the Building Act (1993) and           Rev       443           451                504
                               and the Building Regulations 2006:                                      NET        55             23                4
                                by issuing building permits which promote safe and
                                   sustainable development;
                                monitoring Places of Public Entertainment; and
                                inspecting, monitoring and controlling unsafe structures
                                   after accidents or acts of nature.
Buildings and Property         The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp      1,001         1,048          1,087
                                provide maintenance services to Council-owned and                     Rev       136           152                141
                                   Council managed buildings, and                                      NET       865           896            946
                                manage Council's property portfolio including leases, sales
                                   and the management of arrangements with caravan park
                                   operators at Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen and
                                   Yackandandah
                                manage the maintenance and upkeep, including cleaning of
                                   public toilets.
Buller Gas                     The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp      2,440         2,153          1,952
                                manage the Buller Gas contract, which provides a                      Rev      3,053         2,765          2,398
                                   reticulated LP gas service on Mount Buller which is sold            NET       (613)         (612)          (446)
                                   to commercial and residential customers on Mt Buller.
                                facilitate bulk LPG deliveries to large tanks on site and
                                   distribute throughout the village via a pipe reticulation system;
                                   and
                                maintain the reticulated pipe network to the customer
                                   including the meters, regulators and associated service
                                   and pipe network.
Capital Works Management       The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp       184           252                291
                                manage the delivery of the annual Capital Works program.              Rev         -                -                  -
                                                                                                       NET       184           252            291
Development Engineering        The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp       132           123                117
                                provide engineering support to developers and community               Rev        30             40                41
                                   members looking to develop or subdivide land;                       NET        102            83               76
                                fulfill the role of Engineering referral authority for Indigo Shire
                                   Council's Planning Scheme - providing conditions and ensuring
                                   compliance with standards for planning permits; and
                                provide internal engineering and standards support for
                                   Infrastructure Services staff.
Drainage                       The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp        34             42                40
                                investigate stormwater drainage issues; and                           Rev            7              5              5
                                maintain drainage infrastructure                                      NET        27             37               35
Local Laws & animals           The purpose of this service is to:                                      Exp       281           266                290
                                provide a safe and orderly environment for residents,                 Rev       226           210                196
                                   visitors and the public; and                                        NET        55             56               94
                                to provide amenity and minimise risks to both the community
                                   and to Council, as a business, alike.
                                To achieve this through the unit using both State
                                   Legislation and Local Laws to guide the public, these Laws
                                   have enforcement provisions that are applied when other
                                   methods fail, the Legislation/Regulations/Local Laws used
                                   include:
                                Local Laws 1,2,4 and 5;
                                Domestic Animal Act 1994 to support animal management
                                   Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986;
                                   Impounding of Livestock Act 1994;
                                   Road Safety Act 1986;;
                                   CFA Act 1958;
                                   Summary Offences Act 1966; and
                                   Graffiti Prevention Act 2007

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2018/19       2019/20        2020/21
                Service area                               Description of services provided                         Actual        Forecast       Budget
                                                                                                                     $'000         $'000          $'000
Non Indigo Shire council owned assets                                                                         Exp        975            423          1,322
                                        This area of the budget represents project work on infrastructure not
                                                                                                              Rev       192            150            710
                                        owned or managed by Council.
                                                                                                              NET       783            273            612
Parks & Gardens                         The purpose of this service is to preserve and maintain all         Exp         704            757             779
                                        Council managed parks and gardens throughout the Shire.             Rev              1               1               -
                                        This includes:                                                      NET         703            756            779
                                         Ongoing routine maintenance and operations of Councils
                                          33 parks, gardens, sports ovals, arboretums and rural
                                          reserve areas located throughout the Shire;
                                         Inspection and maintenance of playgrounds; and
                                         Cleaning and maintenance of BBQ's, shelters and park
                                          furniture;
                                         Town centre street gutter and footpath sweeping; and
                                         Maintenance of wetland at Lake Anderson Chiltern and
                                          Lake Sambell Beechworth.
Pathways                                The purpose of this service is to manage the maintenance of         Exp          43              73                73
                                        Council's urban footpaths and recreational shared paths to          Rev           -                 -                -
                                        ensure they are safe and serviceable for residents and              NET          43              73            73
                                        visitors of Indigo Shire
Planning                                The purpose of the statutory planning service is to:                Exp         806            840             840
                                         process all planning applications;                                Rev         260            271             266
                                         act as the Planning Authority and responsible Authority           NET         546            569            574
                                          for the administration of the Indigo Planning Scheme as
                                          required of Council by State Government; and
                                         undertake the development and provision of land use policy
                                          in keeping with the Municipal Strategic Statement and
                                          Indigo Planning Scheme
Plant, Equipment & Fleet                The purpose of this service is to ensure that:                      Exp        1,312          1,323          1,392
                                         plant, equipment and fleet assets are suitable for                Rev          62              58                54
                                          Council's operational requirements; and                           NET        1,250          1,265         1,338
                                         plant, equipment and fleet assets are well maintained,
                                          safe and effective;
                                        This area of the Budget includes the operating and
                                        depreciation costs of all of Council's heavy and small plant,
                                        fleet and equipment.
Quarries                                The purpose of this service is to:                                  Exp         108            175             126
                                         produce crushed rock suitable for use in maintaining              Rev          91              86                86
                                          Council's gravel road network;                                    NET              17             89         40
                                         maintenance of the Horseshoe Quarry property; and

                                        Horseshoe Quarry is owned by Council and in addition to
                                        using the crushed rock on its own roads, some material is
                                        also sold to neighbouring LGA's at a market rate
Roads & Bridge Maintenance              The purpose of this service is to:                                  Exp        1,655          1,676          1,731
                                         preserve and maintain Indigo Shire Council's roads and            Rev        1,698           894           1,845
                                          associated infrastructure including:                              NET          (43)           782           (114)
                                               sealed and unsealed road pavements;
                                               bridges and major culverts;
                                               bus shelters;
                                               traffic signs and road furniture; and
                                               street lighting.
                                         inspect and respond to customer enquiries including after
                                          hours call outs and emergency management operations; and
                                         repair and replace traffic sign, guideposts and repaint line
                                          marking of council managed roads and carparks.
Tree Services                           The purpose of this service is to:                                  Exp         468            518             485
                                         preserve and maintain Indigo Shire Council's many and             Rev          64              14                  -
                                          significant street and park trees; and                            NET         404            504            485
                                         plan for and implement a replacement planting program.

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Major Initiatives

1)      Expand our seal road network in rural and urban areas
2)      Progress the rail trail extension from Beechworth to Osbornes Flat
3)      Progress the Beechworth to Yackandandah Epic Mountain bike trail

Other Initiatives

4)    Progress projects emanating from the Indigo Planning Scheme Review
5)    Continuation of the installation of water refill stations across the shire
6)    Complete the annual gravel resheeting program
7)    Complete the annual road resealing program
8)    Continuation of the footpath extensions program
9)    Continuation of the urban drainage improvements program

Service Performance Outcome Indicators
                                                                                                                               2018/19         2019/20          2020/21
                     Service                                                     Indicator
                                                                                                                             Actual         Forecast            Budget
                                                 Health and safety, Animal management prosecutions. ( Number of successful
Animal Management                                                                                                                 -         Not Required     Not Required
                                                 animal management prosecutions )
Statutory planning                               Decision making Council planning decisions upheld at VCAT                      33%         Not Required     Not Required
Roads                                               Satisfaction with sealed local roads. ( score out of 100)                   60%         Not Required     Not Required
* refer to table at end of section 2.5 for information on the calculation of Service Performance Outcome Indicators

2.3 Strategic Theme 3: Indigo's Economy

Our strategic Objectives in Theme 3 are to ensure Indigo Shire has a growing local economy; and a thriving tourism industry.

These objectives will be achieved by our focus on the services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for each
as described below.

Services
                                                                                                                               2018/19         2019/20          2020/21
                 Service area                                      Description of services provided                            Actual         Forecast          Budget
                                                                                                                                $'000           $'000            $'000
Burke & Cultural Heritage                        The purpose of this service is to:                                   Exp             702              803               751
                                                  collect, conserve and preserve the unique and nationally           Rev             293              261               290
                                                  significant story of Beechworth and District;                       NET             409              542           461
                                                  display the collection for interpretation and education, to
                                                  make it accessible for researches and interested tourists
                                                  alike;
                                                  promote and support knowledge sharing amongst other
                                                  museums in the shire;
                                                  make accessible for research; academic historians,
                                                  genealogical researchers;
                                                  maintain the historic precinct and make it accessible to
                                                  visitors; and
                                                  to be a key driver for local tourism
Economic Development                             The economic development service assists the organisation to;        Exp             183              242               341
                                                  identify areas/opportunities for growth;                           Rev             17                 -                  -
                                                  strengthen small town retail precincts;                            NET             166              242               341
                                                  assess Council's impact on economic development
                                                  encourage and support agriculture and viticulture activity
                                                  and;
                                                  inform strategic Council purchasing
                                                  delivery place-making initiatives.
                                                  Completion of the Economic Development Strategy.

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2018/19          2019/20        2020/21
                   Service area                           Description of services provided                         Actual           Forecast       Budget
                                                                                                                    $'000            $'000          $'000
Information Technology                 The purpose of this service is to:                                    Exp       899              1,019          1,233
                                        ensure all Council's Information Communications Technology          Rev            -                 -               -
                                         (ICT) systems and infrastructure is running efficiently and         NET       899              1,019          1,233
                                         effectively, fit for purpose in supporting Council staff in their
                                         jobs now and moving forward with high availability and
                                         uptime;
                                        provide a high level of user support and training to staff and
                                         Councillors; and
                                        support Council's objectives as described in the Council
                                         Plan via strategic implementation of ICT.
Tourism Development                    The purpose of this services is to:                                   Exp       694               738                663
                                        be responsible for the marketing and promotion of Indigo            Rev        10                     1              -
                                         Shire's tourism destinations;                                       NET       684               737                663
                                        support the range of tourism festivals and events;
                                        support the development of new and existing tourism
                                         product;
                                        assist industry development through skills workshops
                                         and tools; and
                                        increase the economic benefit to the community through
                                         tourism.
                                        Completion of the Tourism Strategy
Visitor Services                       The purpose of this service is to:                                    Exp       613               668                612
                                        operate Visitor Information Centres in Beechworth and               Rev        45                   53              42
                                         Yackandandah, and support those in Chiltern and Rutherglen;         NET       568               615            570
                                        encourage economic growth through maximising visitor
                                         spend;
                                        deliver information, retail sales and accommodation/tour/ and
                                         event bookings to visitors;
                                        operate a customer service area open to the public
                                        provide assistance to operators through mentoring and
                                         workshops to grown their businesses and professional skills;
                                        collate and provide inspiring informative communications
                                         through digital, print and social mediums; and
                                        support destination marketing campaigns

Major Initiatives

1)       Complete the Beechworth Historic Precinct Masterplan
2)       Develop and implement a Business Development program
3)       Complete the Business Cases for the Chiltern Destination Playground and Rutherglen Wine Cycle Loop

2.4 Strategic Theme 4: Indigo's Environment & Sustainability

Our strategic objectives in Theme 4 are to support the reduction of carbon emissions and support climate change adaptation and mitigation
mitigation actions; support reduction in community consumption of non-renewable resources; ensure our emergency management is
effective; and protect native habit and biodiversity.

These objectives will be achieved by our focus on the services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators
for each business as described below.

Services
                                                                                                                   2018/19          2019/20        2020/21
                   Service area                           Description of services provided                         Actual           Forecast       Budget
                                                                                                                    $'000            $'000          $'000
Emergency Management                   The purpose of this service is to:                                    Exp        157                  631            101
                                        plan for emergency events which may impact on our                   Rev       151                   551             77
                                         community;                                                          NET                6             80            24
                                        assist in the response and recovery from emergency events;
                                        maintain appropriate emergency management capabilities

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2018/19          2019/20        2020/21
                 Service area                                        Description of services provided                          Actual           Forecast       Budget
                                                                                                                                $'000            $'000          $'000
Environment & Sustainability                     The purpose of this service is to initiate and drive a range of       Exp            307                531            350
                                                 environmental and sustainability programs to promote                  Rev             91                 57              43
                                                 improved natural resource management and efficient resource           NET            216                474            307
                                                 use within Council operations and the community.
Waste Management*                                The purpose of this service is to manage the provision of a           Exp        2,622              3,180          2,730
                                                 range of waste and recycling services including:                      Rev             67                 97            125
                                                  kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection                   NET            2,555          3,083         2,605
                                                   services to reduce waste to landfill;
                                                  an annual hard waste service;
                                                  the provision of public place waste/recycle disposal
                                                   facilities; and
                                                  support for festival and event waste/recycle disposal
                                                   facilities.

Waste Management Charges
A recent Ombudsman's review from a rate payer's enquiry lead to analysis of Indigo's waste management charges and practice.
The summary of the Ombudsman's findings are as follows:

The Ombudsman is satisfied that Indigo has been transparent in it's charging of its waste management charge, which includes the
Environmental Management Contribution (EMC). Indigo's budget and recorded minutes clearly itemises each component of the fees.
Indigo is not profiting from this fee.
The information provided by Indigo indicates it is charging only for the reasonable costs associated with the fee
Council is only using the funds for genuine EMC activities.
The Ombudsman is satisfied Indigo has administered section 162(b) consistently with the intent of the Local Government Act. It has
demonstrated that the funds associated with the EMC are contributing toward the reasonable costs of facilitating related services
and that it is not profiting from this fee.
Indigo Shire Council's financial result for the waste management service does vary from surplus to deficit from year to year depending
on the level of expenditure required in any one year. Over the past 12 years Council has a cumulative deficit in waste management
of approximately $1.093 million. The proposed 2020/21 budget predicts a slight surplus of $45.7k.
Based on the current understanding of the legislation and in the context of the Ombudsman's review, Indigo Shire Council believes that
the waste management charges have been legally raised, and that all of these funds have been appropriately used to deliver waste
management services to the community.
Council will continue to monitor this matter and would welcome any additional clarification that may be made by the State Government
to assist the Local Government sector in better understanding this section of the legislation.

Major Initiatives

1)       Continue to implement initiatives to respond to the Climate Emergency
2)       Implement a range of actions outlined in the Environment Strategy 2019 and the Resource Recovery & Waste Management
         Strategy 2019-2024

Other Initiatives

3)       Continue to support community renewable energy groups, including the community energy retailer
4)       Community Facilities Energy Upgrade Grants program.

Service Performance Outcome Indicators
                                                                                                                               2018/19          2019/20        2020/21
                    Service                                                     Indicator
                                                                                                                             Actual           Forecast         Budget
Waste Collection                                    Waste diversion Kerbside collection waste diverted from landfill             65.98%             62.95% Not required
* refer to table at end of section 2.5 for information on the calculation of Service Performance Outcome Indicators

2.5 Strategic Theme 5: Civic Leadership & Governance

Our strategic objectives in Theme 5 are to ensure Indigo Shire Council is financially sustainable; that Council provides good
governance and its business is open and transparent; that Council and its services are responsive and efficient; and that Council
forms effective partnerships and engages with the community to deliver outcomes.

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These objectives will be achieved by our focus on the services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators
for each business area as described below.

Services
                                                                                                                   2018/19       2019/20        2020/21
                 Service area                              Description of services provided                        Actual        Forecast       Budget
                                                                                                                    $'000         $'000          $'000
Communications                         The purpose of this service is to:                                Exp           295            289                313
                                        keep the community, staff, councillors, stakeholders, other     Rev                2              -               -
                                         agencies and the media informed about Council decisions;        NET           293            289            313
                                         initiatives and achievements;
                                        provide strategic advice to council staff and Councillors on
                                         communication and media-related issues;
                                        support the delivery of a range of community engagement
                                         activities
                                        Manage social media and website platforms and contact

Customer Service & Administration      The purpose of this service is to provide our residents and       Exp           599            546                553
                                       community with high quality and efficient customer service        Rev   -       220                55               -
                                       delivery from our offices in Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen     NET           598            491            553
                                       and Yackandandah.
Executive Management                   The purpose of this service is to:                                Exp          1,673          1,578          1,505
                                        oversee and manage the day-to-day operations and affairs        Rev            36                 -               -
                                         of the council;                                                 NET          1,637          1,578         1,505
                                        implement the decisions and policies of Council in a timely
                                         manner;
                                        advise and report to Council on any of the functions of
                                         Council prescribed in the Local Government act 1989 (LGA);
                                        monitor, manage and report to Council on Council's
                                         performance and;
                                        prepare plans, policies, strategies, budgets and procedures
                                         for consideration by Council in accordance with the LGA
                                         and other legislation.

Financial Services                     The purpose od this service is to:                                Exp           568            597                375
                                        deliver all core accounting and finance functions;              Rev          3,520          1,844          3,467
                                        management and compliance of all finance related                NET         (2,952)        (1,247)        (3,092)
                                         statutory, legal and taxation obligations; and
                                        provide financial support to staff and Council.
                                       This area of the Budget also receipts rates & charges
Governance                             This service has the responsibility to provide governance         Exp            66            102                348
                                       support to Council by:                                            Rev                3               2             20
                                        provision of good governance to the community including         NET                63            100        328
                                         making and implementing decisions with reference to
                                         community engagement, policy frameworks and agreed
                                         practice and in compliance with relevant legislation
                                        key performance indicators, including the State
                                         Government's recently introduced Local Government
                                         Performance Reporting Framework;
                                        oversight of Council's election process including the
                                         production and compliance of voter rolls; and
                                        support to Council, Councillors, staff and Council
                                         committees in matters of governance.
People & Culture                       The purpose of this service is to:                                Exp           558            528                546
                                        Oversee the full spectrum of employee / volunteer               Rev                2               3              -
                                         lifecycle events including attraction, recruitment, retention   NET            556           525                546
                                         training, performance management, professional
                                         development and employee health and wellbeing.
                                        Drive, influence and support cultural change across the
                                         organisation;.
                                        Support and coach line managers and supervisors in
                                         supporting, engaging, developing and motivating their staff.
                                        Provide for the health, safety and wellbeing of our
                                         employees including continual monitoring and reporting of
                                         Council's incidents, accidents and near misses including
                                         investigations, corrective action, WorkCover management
                                         and supporting employees to return to work safely.

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2018/19         2019/20          2020/21
                   Service area                                      Description of services provided                                   Actual         Forecast          Budget
                                                                                                                                         $'000           $'000             $'000
Rates & Property Services                        The purpose of this service is to:                                    Exp                     198              235                243
                                                  manage the forthcoming biannual property valuation process;         Rev                     165               66                 74
                                                  prepare all property rating requirements for the shire              NET                     33               169                169
                                                  including calculations, rate notices, collections etc.;
                                                  manage debt collection for outstanding rates Debtors;
                                                  manage the Vote role updates for election years; and
                                                  preparation and adoption of Rating Strategy
Records Management                               The purpose of this service is to:                                    Exp                     132              142                152
                                                  administer and support Council's electronic records                 Rev                       -                -                    -
                                                  management system (TRIM) including regular reviews                   NET                     132              142              152
                                                  and strategies to increase the levels of staff usage and
                                                  effectiveness; and
                                                  Ensure document disposal and retention requirements
                                                  are in accordance with the Public Records Office of
                                                  Victoria.
Risk Management                                  This service provides a range of governance, risk, insurance          Exp                     587              592                623
                                                 occupational health and safety, statutory and corporate               Rev                       2               11                  2
                                                 support services.                                                     NET                     585              581              621

Major Initiatives

1)          Produce a new Council Plan 2021 - 2025

Other Initiatives

2)          Pursue opportunities for shared services with other Councils in our region

Service Performance Outcome Indicators
                                                                                                                                        2018/19         2019/20          2020/21
                     Service                                                    Indicator
                                                                                                                                      Actual         Forecast            Budget
Governance                                       Satisfaction with Council decisions (Community satisfaction rating out of 100 with
                                                 how Council has performed in making decisions in the interests of the community)       6.40%        Not required     Not required

* refer to table at end of section 2.5 for information on the calculation of Service Performance Outcome Indicators

Service Performance Outcome Indicators

                     Service                                                    Indicator                                Performance Measure                  Computation

Governance                                       Satisfaction
                                                                                                                       Satisfaction with Council
                                                                                                                       decisions. (Community         Community satisfaction rating
                                                                                                                       satisfaction rating out of    out of 100 with how Council
                                                                                                                       100 with how Council has      has performed in making
                                                                                                                       performed in making           decisions in the interests of the
                                                                                                                       decisions in the interests    community
                                                                                                                       of the community)

Statutory planning                               Decision making                                                       Council planning decisions    [Number of VCAT decisions
                                                                                                                       upheld at VCAT.               that did not set aside Council’s
                                                                                                                       (Percentage of planning       decision in relation to a
                                                                                                                       application decisions         planning application / Number
                                                                                                                       subject to review by VCAT     of VCAT decisions in relation
                                                                                                                       and that were not set         to planning applications] x100
                                                                                                                       aside)

Roads                                            Satisfaction                                                          Satisfaction with sealed      Community satisfaction rating
                                                                                                                       local roads. (Community       out of 100 with how Council
                                                                                                                       satisfaction rating out of    has performed on the
                                                                                                                       100 with how Council has      condition of sealed local roads.
                                                                                                                       performed on the
                                                                                                                       condition of sealed local
                                                                                                                       roads)

Libraries                                        Participation                                                         Active library members.       [Number of active library
                                                                                                                       (Percentage of the            members / municipal
                                                                                                                       municipal population that     population] x100
                                                                                                                       are active library
                                                                                                                       members)

Waste collection                                 Waste diversion                                                       Kerbside collection waste     [Weight of recyclables and
                                                                                                                       diverted from landfill.       green organics collected from
                                                                                                                       (Percentage of garbage,       kerbside bins / Weight of
                                                                                                                       recyclables and green         garbage, recyclables and
                                                                                                                       organics collected from       green organics collected from
                                                                                                                       kerbside bins that is         kerbside bins] x100
                                                                                                                       diverted from landfill)

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Service                                               Indicator                   Performance Measure                    Computation

Aquatic Facilities                            Utilisation                                             Utilisation of aquatic        Number of visits to aquatic
                                                                                                      facilities. (Number of visits facilities / Municipal population
                                                                                                      to aquatic facilities per
                                                                                                      head of municipal
                                                                                                      population)

Animal Management                             Health and safety                                       Animal management        Number of successful animal
                                                                                                      prosecutions. (Number of management prosecutions
                                                                                                      successful animal
                                                                                                      management
                                                                                                      prosecutions)

Food safety                                   Health and safety                                       Critical and major non-         [Number of critical non-
                                                                                                      compliance notifications.       compliance notifications and
                                                                                                      (Percentage of critical and     major non-compliance
                                                                                                      major non-compliance            notifications about a food
                                                                                                      notifications that are          premises followed up /
                                                                                                      followed up by Council)         Number of critical non-
                                                                                                                                      compliance notifications and
                                                                                                                                      major non-compliance
                                                                                                                                      notifications about food
                                                                                                                                      premises] x100

Maternal and Child Health                     Participation                                           Participation in the MCH        [Number of children who
                                                                                                      service. (Percentage of         attend the MCH service at
                                                                                                      children enrolled who           least once (in the year) /
                                                                                                      participate in the MCH          Number of children enrolled in
                                                                                                      service)                        the MCH service] x100

                                                                                                      (Percentage of children
                                                                                                      Participation in MCH            [Number of Aboriginal children
                                                                                                      service by Aboriginal           who attend the MCH service at
                                                                                                      children. (Percentage of        least once (in the year) /
                                                                                                      Aboriginal children             Number of Aboriginal children
                                                                                                      enrolled who participate in     enrolled in the MCH service]
                                                                                                      the MCH service)                x100

2.3 Reconciliation with budgeted operating result

                                                                                                                       Net Cost
                                                                                                                                      Expenditure       Revenue
                                                                                                                      (Revenue)
                                                                                                                         $’000            $’000           $’000
Indigo's People & Communities                                                                                                1,745             2,965          (1,220)
Indigo's Places, Townships & Infrastructure                                                                                  5,061            11,345          (6,284)
Indigo's Economy                                                                                                             3,268             3,586            (318)
Indigo's Environment & Sustainability                                                                                        2,936             3,181            (245)
Civic Leadership & Governance                                                                                                1,094             4,657          (3,564)
Total                                                                                                                      14,104             25,734        (11,630)

Expenses added in:
Depreciation                                                                                                                 5,429
Finance costs                                                                                                                    86
Others
Deficit before funding sources                                                                                             19,619
Funding sources added in:
Rates and charges revenue                                                                                                 (14,495)
Waste charge revenue                                                                                                       (3,136)
Total funding sources                                                                                                     (17,631)
Operating (surplus)/deficit for the year                                                                                     1,987

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3. Financial Statements

This section presents information in regard to the Financial Statements and Statement of Human Resources. The budget
information for the year 2020/21 has been supplemented with projections to 2028/29 included in the Strategic Resource Plan.

This section includes the following financial statements prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989 and the
Local Government (Planning and Reporting) regulations 2014 .

Comprehensive Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Statement of Changes in Equity
Statement of Cash Flows
Statement of Capital Works
Statement of Human Resources

Pending Accounting Standards
The 2020-21 budget has been prepared based on the accounting standards applicable at the date of preparation. This
means that pending accounting standards that will be in effect from the 2020-21 financial year have not been considered in
the development of the budget.
Standards that are likely to impact on the 2020-21 financial statements, not considered in the preparation of the budget
include:
• AASB 16 Leases
• AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers , and
• AASB 1058 Income of Not for Profit Entities .
While it is not possible to determine the precise impact of these standards at this time, the broad impact on Council is
estimated to be as follows:
• AASB 16 Leases – Introduces a single lessee accounting model whereby the Council will be required to recognise a right of
use asset and associated liability for leases longer than 12 months, except those considered to be of low value.
• AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and AASB 1058 Income of Not for Profit Entities – Change the way that
Councils recognise income and also address matters such as grant funding, contribution of assets and volunteer services. A
key change is replacement for some transactions of the criteria of control as a determinant of the timing of income
recognition, with the criteria of satisfying performance obligations in an enforceable agreement. These new standards have
the potential to impact the timing of how the Council recognises income.

Comprehensive Income Statement
For the year ending 30 June 2021
                                                                                            Forecast
                                                                                                              Budget
                                                                                             Actual
                                                                                            2019/20           2020/21
                                                                               NOTES         $’000             $’000
Income
Rates and charges                                                              4.1.1         17,002           17,631
Statutory fees and fines                                                       4.1.2         1,033             1,060
User fees                                                                      4.1.3         3,299             2,930
Grants - Operating                                                             4.1.4         3,742             6,597
Grants - Capital                                                               4.1.4         4,859             6,416
Contributions - monetary                                                       4.1.5          217               990
Contributions - non-monetary                                                   4.1.5            0                0
Net gain/(loss) on disposal of property, infrastructure, plant and equipment                  110               303
Other income                                                                   4.1.6          968               911
Total income                                                                                 31,231           36,837

Expenses
Employee costs                                                                 4.1.7         11,413           11,677
Materials and services                                                         4.1.8         11,005           11,269
Depreciation and amortisation                                                  4.1.9         5,943             5,902
Bad and doubtful debts                                                                          0                0
Borrowing costs                                                                               103                86
Other expenses                                                                 4.1.10        2,152             2,330
Total expenses                                                                               30,617           31,264

Surplus/(deficit) for the year                                                                614              5,573

Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to surplus or deficit in future periods
Net asset revaluation increment /(decrement)                                                 2,394             2,440
Total comprehensive result                                                                   3,008             8,013

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Balance Sheet
For the year ending 30 June 2021
                                                                                   Forecast
                                                                                                Budget
                                                                                     Actual
                                                                                    2019/20     2020/21
                                                                        NOTES        $’000       $’000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents                                                            6,708       5,687
Trade and other receivables                                                          2,361       2,361
Other financial assets                                                                   7        7
Inventories                                                                              306     306
Non-current assets classified as held for sale                                           0        0
Other assets                                                                             865     865
Total current assets                                                    4.2.1        10,247      9,227

Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets
Investments in associates, joint arrangement and subsidiaries
Property, infrastructure, plant & equipment                                         293,694     298,554
Investment property
Intangible assets
Total non-current assets                                                4.2.1       293,694     298,554
Total assets                                                                        303,941     307,780

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables                                                             3,434       3,434
Trust funds and deposits                                                                 150     150
Provisions                                                                           2,985       2,985
Interest-bearing liabilities                                            4.2.3            554     545
Total current liabilities                                               4.2.2        7,123       7,114

Non-current liabilities
Provisions                                                                           4,698       4,698
Interest-bearing liabilities                                            4.2.3        1,308       1,263
Other Non-current liabilities                                                            51       51
Total non-current liabilities                                           4.2.2        6,057       6,012
Total liabilities                                                                    13,180     13,126
Net assets                                                                          290,761     294,654

Equity
Accumulated surplus                                                                 163,138     164,541
Reserves                                                                            127,623     130,113
Total equity                                                                        290,761     294,654

Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ending 30 June 2021

                                                                                                          Accumulated   Revaluation    Other
                                                                                                 Total
                                                                                                            Surplus      Reserve      Reserves

                                                                                 NOTES           $’000       $’000         $’000        $’000
2020 Forecast Actual
Balance at beginning of the financial year                                                      287,753     162,574       124,680       499
Surplus/(deficit) for the year                                                                   614          614            -            -
Net asset revaluation increment/(decrement)                                                      2,394         -           2,394          -
Transfers to other reserves                                                                       0           (50)           -           50
Transfers from other reserves                                                                     0            -             -            -
Balance at end of the financial year                                                            290,761     163,138       127,074       549

2021 Budget
Balance at beginning of the financial year                                                      290,761     163,138       127,074       549
Surplus/(deficit) for the year                                                                   1,453       1,453           -            -
Net asset revaluation increment/(decrement)                                                      2,440         -           2,440          -
Transfers to other reserves                                                      4.3.1            0           (50)           -           50
Transfers from other reserves                                                    4.3.1             0           -             -           -
Balance at end of the financial year                                             4.3.2          294,654     164,541       129,514       599

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Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ending 30 June 2021
                                                                                    Forecast
                                                                                                  Budget
                                                                                     Actual
                                                                                     2019/20      2020/21
                                                                         Notes        $’000        $’000
                                                                                     Inflows      Inflows
                                                                                    (Outflows)   (Outflows)
Cash flows from operating activities
Rates and charges                                                                    17,002       17,631
Statutory fees and fines                                                              1,033        1,060
User fees                                                                             3,299        2,930
Grants - operating                                                                    3,742        6,597
Grants - capital                                                                      4,859        6,416
Contributions - monetary                                                               217          990
Interest received                                                                      231          177
Dividends received                                                                      0            0
Trust funds and deposits taken                                                          0            0
Other receipts                                                                         737          734
Net GST refund / payment                                                                0            0
Employee costs                                                                       (11,413)     (11,677)
Materials and services                                                               (11,005)     (11,269)
Trust funds and deposits repaid                                                         0            0
Other payments                                                                       (2,042)       (2,237)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities                      4.4.1        6,660       11,352

Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, infrastructure, plant and equipment                           (9,977)      (12,545)
Proceeds from sale of property, infrastructure, plant and equipment                    110          303
Payments for investments                                                                0            0
Proceeds from sale of investments                                                       0            0
Loan and advances made                                                                  0            0
Payments of loans and advances                                                         10           10
Net cash provided by/ (used in) investing activities                     4.4.2       (9,856)      (12,233)

Cash flows from financing activities
Finance costs                                                                         (103)         (86)
Proceeds from borrowings                                                                0           500
Repayment of borrowings                                                               (581)        (554)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities                      4.4.3        (684)        (140)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash & cash equivalents                                   (3,881)       (1,020)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year                     10,588        6,708
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year                            6,708        5,687

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Statement of Capital Works
For the year ending 30 June 2021
                                                                            Forecast
                                                                                         Budget
                                                                             Actual
                                                                             2019/20     2020/21
                                                                 NOTES        $’000       $’000
Property
Land                                                                           10         245
Land improvements                                                              0           0
Total land                                                                     10         245
Buildings                                                                     768         1,289
Heritage buildings                                                            693         555
Building improvements                                                          0           0
Leasehold improvements                                                         0           0
Total buildings                                                               1,461       1,844
Total property                                                                1,471       2,089

Plant and equipment
Heritage plant and equipment                                                   0           0
Plant, machinery and equipment                                                884         850
Fixtures, fittings and furniture                                               75          90
Computers and telecommunications                                              489         555
Library books                                                                  72          65
Total plant and equipment                                                     1,519       1,560

Infrastructure
Roads                                                                         2,831       2,760
Bridges                                                                       1,215       120
Footpaths and cycleways                                                       2,225       4,144
Drainage                                                                      186         541
Recreational, leisure and community facilities                                398         129
Waste management                                                               0           0
Parks, open space and streetscapes                                            131         1,203
Aerodromes                                                                     0           0
Off street car parks                                                           0           0
Other infrastructure                                                           0           0
Total infrastructure                                                          6,986       8,897
Total capital works expenditure                                  4.5.1        9,977      12,545

Represented by:
New asset expenditure                                                         2,174       5,929
Asset renewal expenditure                                                     5,333       4,497
Asset expansion expenditure                                                    0           0
Asset upgrade expenditure                                                     2,470       2,119
Total capital works expenditure                                  4.5.1        9,977      12,545

Funding sources represented by:
Grants                                                                        4,859       6,416
Contributions                                                                 195         1,145
Council cash                                                                  4,923       4,485
Borrowings                                                                     0          500
Total capital works expenditure                                  4.5.1        9,977      12,545

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Statement of Human Resources
For the year ending 30 June 2021
                                                                                       Forecast
                                                                                                        Budget
                                                                                        Actual
                                                                                       2019/20          2020/21
                                                                                         $’000           $’000
Staff expenditure
Employee costs - operating                                                              11,413           11,677
Employee costs - capital                                                                 1,003           1,105
Total staff expenditure                                                                 12,416           12,782

                                                                                         FTE              FTE
Staff numbers
Employees                                                                               132.83           132.98
Total staff numbers                                                                     132.83           132.98

A summary of human resources expenditure categorised according to the organisational structure of Council is included
below:

                                                                                                      Comprises
                                                                                        Budget        Permanent
                                 Department
                                                                                       2020/21         Full Time
                                                                                         $'000           $'000
Community & Economic Development Services                                                2,884           1,892
Infrastructure Services                                                                  3,898           3,425
Office of the CEO                                                                        2,053           1,548
Planning & Corporate Services                                                            2,176           1,665
Total permanent staff expenditure                                                       11,011           8,529
Casuals, temporary and other expenditure                                                 666
Capitalised labour costs                                                                 1,105
Total expenditure                                                                       12,782

A summary of the number of full time equivalent (FTE) Council staff in relation
to the above expenditure is included below:
                                                                                                      Comprises
                                 Department                                             Budget        Permanent
                                                                                       2020/21         Full Time
Community & Economic Development Services                                                33.54           22.00
Infrastructure Services                                                                  42.45           37.30
Office of the CEO                                                                        15.92           12.00
Planning & Corporate Services                                                            22.21           17.00
Total permanent staff expenditure                                                       114.12           88.30
Casuals, temporary and other expenditure                                                 7.62
Capitalised labour costs                                                                 11.24
Total staff                                                                             132.98

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4. Notes to the financial statements
This section presents detailed information on material components of the financial statements. Council needs to assess which components
are material, considering the dollar amounts and nature of these components.

4.1 Comprehensive Income Statement

4.1.1 Rates and charges

Rates and charges are required by the Act and the Regulations to be disclosed in Council’s annual budget.

In developing the Strategic Resource Plan, rates and charges were identified as an important source of revenue. Planning for future rate
increases has therefore been an important component of the Strategic Resource Planning process. Rate capping sets out the maximum
amount councils may increase rates in a year. For 2020/21, the rate cap has been set at 2%. The cap applies to both general rates and
municipal charges and is calculated on the basis of council’s average rates and charges.

The level of required rates and charges has been considered in this context, with reference to Council's other sources of income and the
planned expenditure on services and works to be undertaken for the community.

To achieve these objectives while maintaining service levels and a strong capital expenditure program, the average general rate and the
municipal charge will increase by 2% in line with the rate cap.

This will raise total rates and charges for 2020/21 to $ 17,531,208.

4.1.1(a) The reconciliation of the total rates and charges to the Comprehensive Income Statement is as follows:

                                                                       2019/20
                                                                                      2020/21
                                                                       Forecast
                                                                                      Budget                           Change
                                                                        Actual
                                                                        $’000          $’000                    $’000                         %
General rates*                                                          11,363        11,795                     432                   3.80%
Municipal charge*                                                       2,608          2,699                       91                  3.49%
Waste management charge                                                 3,030          3,136                     106                   3.50%
Total rates and charges                                                 17,002        17,631                     629                   3.70%

*These items are subject to the rate cap

4.1.1(b) The rate in the dollar to be levied as general rates under section 158 of the Act for each type or class of
land compared with the previous financial year
                                                                       2019/20        2020/21
                     Type or class of land                                                              Change
                                                                       cents/$CIV      cents/$CIV
General rate for rateable residential properties                         0.003266        0.003200            (2.02%)
General rate for rateable residential vacant properties                  0.006532        0.006401            (2.01%)
General rate for rateable rural 1 properties                             0.002449        0.002400            (2.00%)
General rate for rateable rural 2 properties                             0.002939        0.002880            (2.01%)
General rate for rateable commercial/industrial properties               0.004409        0.004321            (2.00%)

4.1.1(c) The estimated total amount to be raised by general rates in relation to each type or class of land, and the estimated total amount
to be raised by general rates, compared with the previous financial year

                                                                       2019/20        2020/21                          Change
                     Type or class of land
                                                                        $’000          $’000                    $’000                         %
General                                                                 6,464          6,658                     194                   2.99%
Residential Vacant                                                       485            495                        10                  2.04%
Rural 1                                                                 2,430          2,514                       84                  3.44%
Rural 2                                                                 1,137          1,159                       22                  1.95%
Commercial / Industrial                                                  847            870                        23                  2.73%
Total amount to be raised by general rates                              11,363        11,695                     332                   2.92%

4.1.1(d) The number of assessments in relation to each type or class of land, and the total number of assessments, compared with the
previous financial year

                                                                       2019/20            2020/21                      Change
Type or class of land
                                                                       Number             Number             Number                           %
General                                                                    5,728              5,843              115                   2.01%
Residential Vacant                                                             469              431              (38)                 -8.10%
Rural 1                                                                    1,420              1,427                    7               0.49%
Rural 2                                                                        852              857                    5               0.59%
Commercial / Industrial                                                         389             394                    5               1.29%
Total number of assessments                                                8,858              8,952                94                  1.06%

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4.1.1(e) The basis of valuation to be used is the Capital Improved Value (CIV)

4.1.1(f) The estimated total value of each type or class of land, and the estimated total value of land, compared with the previous financial
year

                                                                     2019/20          2020/21                       Change
                       Type or class of land
                                                                      $’000            $’000                   $’000                        %
General                                                             1,956,151        2,080,171              124,020                     6.34%
Residential Vacant                                                   77,555           77,318                   (237)                   -0.31%
Rural 1                                                              990,029         1,047,139                57,110                    5.77%
Rural 2                                                              381,812          402,436                 20,624                    5.40%
Commercial / Industrial                                              188,103          201,388                 13,284                    7.06%
Total value of land                                                 3,593,650        3,808,452              214,802                     5.98%

4.1.1(g) The municipal charge under Section 159 of the Act compared with the previous financial year

                                                                  Per Rateable      Per Rateable
                                                                    Property          Property                      Change
                          Type of Charge
                                                                    2019/20           2020/21
                                                                        $                $                         $                        %
Municipal                                                               312.60               318.85             6.25                    2.00%

4.1.1(h) The estimated total amount to be raised by municipal charges compared with the previous financial year

                                                                     2019/20          2020/21                       Change
                          Type of Charge
                                                                        $                $                         $                        %
Municipal                                                             2,608,362         2,699,401             91,039                    3.49%

4.1.1(i) The rate or unit amount to be levied for each type of service rate or charge under Section 162 of the Act compared with the
previous financial year

                                                                  Per Rateable      Per Rateable
                                                                    Property          Property                      Change
                          Type of Charge
                                                                     2019/20          2020/21
                                                                        $                $                         $                        %
Domestic Garbage Collection (Urban)                                     111.80               114.05             2.25                    2.01%
Domestic Garbage Collection (Rural)                                     188.15               191.90             3.75                    1.99%
Recycling Collection                                                        85.85             87.55             1.70                    1.98%
Organic Collection                                                      157.95               161.10             3.15                    1.99%
Environmental Management Contribution*                                      74.60             76.10             1.50                    2.01%
Total                                                                   618.35               630.70            12.35                    2.00%
* Previously "Waste Management Facility Levy"

4.1.1(j) The estimated total amount to be raised by each type of service rate or charge, and the estimated total amount to be raised by
service rates and charges, compared with the previous financial year
                                                                     2019/20          2020/21                       Change
                          Type of Charge
                                                                      $’000            $’000                       $                        %
Domestic Garbage Collection (Urban)                                    594              613                       19                    3.22%
Domestic Garbage Collection (Rural)                                    380              392                       12                    3.24%
Recycling Collection                                                   619              640                       21                    3.34%
Organic Collection (Introduced)                                        815              847                       32                    3.93%
Environmental Management Contribution*                                 622              644                       22                    3.50%
Total                                                                 3,030            3,136                     106                    3.50%
* Previously "Waste Management Facility Levy"

4.1.1(k) The estimated total amount to be raised by all rates and charges compared with the previous financial year
                                                                     2019/20          2020/21                       Change
                                                                      $’000            $’000                   $’000                        %
Rates & Charges                                                      16,873           17,631                     758                    4.49%
Total Rates and charges                                              16,873           17,631                     758                    4.49%

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