Gympie Regional Council Draft Budget 2018/2019 Overview - Open for Public Comment

 
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Gympie Regional Council Draft Budget 2018/2019 Overview - Open for Public Comment
Gympie Regional Council
Draft Budget 2018/2019 Overview

           Open for Public Comment
Gympie Regional Council Draft Budget 2018/2019 Overview - Open for Public Comment
Welcome to the Gympie Regional Council
Draft Budget 2018/2019 Overview

This document highlights the projects, initiatives and priorities for
the 2018/2019 financial year.

Council’s total budget is made up from several sources of income.
Rates account for 70 per cent of the budget, however 17 per cent
of Council’s income comes from State and Federal funding and
subsidies. You can find a full breakdown of Council’s income below.

The budget also needs to support the Gympie Regional Council
Corporate Plan 2017-2022.
                                              Interest: 2%                                   Sales: 3%
You can find the
                                                                                                      Other Charges*: 3%
Corporate Plan at
www.gympie.qld.gov.au.

This draft budget
overview is now
open for community
consultation.                                             Grants, Subsidies,
                                                          Contributions and
This is to help council                                    Donations: 17%

understand residents
thoughts and ideas,
and to hear and receive
submissions from all                                                                 Rates, Levies and Charges: 70%
sections of the community
prior to finalising the full
budget for adoption on
27 June 2018.                               Fees and
                                           Charges: 5%

                                                                               * Includes lease charges, insurance refunds, event fees,
                                                                               asset disposal proceeds and other minor charges.

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How to get involved
There are two ways you can engage with Council, either in person by making an appointment, or by completing the
online form.

1. In person.
    Council is running special sessions for residents to speak directly to Councillors about their submissions.
    Council will be there to listen to community.
    To take part in this process, please call 1300 307 800 to book your appointment. Bookings are essential.
    Once you have booked your appointment, please fill out the form at the back of this document and bring it
    along to your appointment. Each appointment will be scheduled for a maximum of 10 minutes.

     Location                  Venue                                            Date                          Time
     Kandanga                  Kandanga Public Hall                             Monday 21 May                 6.30pm
     Kilkivan                  Kilkivan Public Hall                             Tuesday 22 May                6.30pm
     Gympie                    Town Hall Boardroom                              Wednesday 23 May              2.00pm
     Gunalda                   Gunalda Hall                                     Thursday 24 May               6.30pm
     Cooloola Cove             Cooloola Cove Veteran's Hall                     Monday 28 May                 6.30pm
     Wolvi                     Wolvi and District War Memorial Hall             Tuesday 29 May                6.30pm
     Gympie                    Gympie Civic Centre                              Wednesday 30 May              6.30pm

2. Online.
    If you cannot attend in person, you can submit your comments online. Please go to www.gympie.qld.gov.au
    and fill out the online form. Submissions close on Wednesday 30 May at midnight.

What happens next?
Councillors will consider the submissions before finalising the 2018/2019 budget.

The full budget will then be presented at the Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 27 June 2018 for adoption.

       Our vision for the region is to be
                                                                                    Gympie Regional Council
       the natural choice to live, work and
                                                                                    manages assets worth in
       play.                                                                        excess of $1.2 billion and
                                                                                    maintains a 2300km road
                                                                                            network.

       Our purpose is to actively serve our                                       With over 460 staff, Council
                                                                                   is a major employer and
       community and plan for the future
                                                                                  contributor to the regional
       of the region.                                                                     economy.

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Budget overview

         Total budget of                                        including a

     $132.1        million
                                                             $39.8
                                                          million capital program

                           A positive operating surplus of

                          1.3      million

                           Average residential ratepayer will pay

                          2.5
                           		     per cent increase on rates

       10% ff
          o
                           Early payment discount of
                           on general rates                       10            per cent

                           Pensioner rebate to remain at
                                                                       $160
                           Total debt                            Total cash reserves

       $                  $20.2M                                 $26.5M
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Rates

If you own a home or property in the Gympie region,        The minimum rate is determined by Council to cover
you will pay rates to Gympie Regional Council twice        the cost of providing standard services for every
yearly. Rates are calculated on the value of the land or   ratepayer. For more information about the minimum
residence you own, and contribute to a wide variety of     general rate for a category, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.
services, infrastructure and asset maintenance in your     au/rates-and-charges.
community.

Rates extend beyond the servicing of roads and
                                                           Rates increase
collection of rubbish. In the Gympie region, rates         The average rates increase for the 2018/2019 year
contribute to the construction of major community          will be 2.5 per cent across minimum general rates
facilities, including the Gympie Aquatic Recreation        and all charges except for the economic development
Centre, outdoor recreational facilities such as the        levy which remains at $65 (allocated to the Kilkivan
canoe and kayak launch points and upgrades to              Equestrian Centre, Gympie Aerodrome and the Upper
communal spaces, such as the Smithfield Street             Mary Street revitalisation project). Some properties
Precinct. Community celebrations such as the Rush          with a higher valuation could see increases of up to 10
Festival, Rainbow Beach Fishing Classic and the            per cent on general rates.
Gympie Muster are supported by community rates.
                                                           The 10 per cent discount has been removed from
Rates also allows Council to provide assistance to free    water and sewerage, but these charges have been
external community events, such as Carols in the Park,     reduced to compensate. The discount of 10 per cent
the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, various sporting events      now applies to the general rate only. These changes
and New Year’s Eve celebrations which are run by           have resulted in the majority of ratepayers being
volunteers, church groups and schools.                     impacted by the 2.5 per cent increase and will apply to
                                                           the next rates notice in August 2018. For information
Rates contribute to the liveability of the Gympie
                                                           on rates levies, visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au/rates-and-
region and support the maintenance of public
                                                           charges.
spaces and parks, roads, sewerage, water services,
outdoor facilities such as exercise and children’s play
                                                           Weekly increase             Number of ratepayers
equipment, waste services, environment protection
and management, animal regulation and education            Less than $1.00                                  5,035
and provision of free community services and
                                                           $1.01 to $2.00                                  10,899
activities, such as those provided in Gympie Regional
Libraries and Gympie Regional Art Gallery.                 $2.01 to $5.00                                   7,968
                                                           $5.01 t0 $10.00                                    774
How do rates work?
                                                           Greater than $10.01                                246
Rates are based on the unimproved capital value of a       Total                                           24,922
property set by the State Government Department of
Natural Resources and Mines and Energy. Regardless
of your individual property value, Council charges         Why are my rates increasing?
all ratepayers a minimum rate across all categories.
Categories are a combination of the location and land      Council estimates its operating revenue, operating
use (e.g. Rural Vacant/Residential).                       expenses and capital works expenditure and adopts
                                                           a budget each year to reflect these requirements.
                                                           After taking into account all other sources of revenue,
                                                           the balance amount required is obtained through
                                                           rates. The rate increase offsets increases in Council’s
                                                           statutory, operating and other costs.
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Major projects and initiatives

Along with our day to day operations, Gympie Regional Council will be delivering
some major projects and special initiatives.
Below are some of the operational and capital initiatives scheduled for 2018/2019 financial year.

Capital Initiatives

Road program                                                    $14,566,078
Including: bridge replacement                                   $3,264.134
           road widening                                        $1,595,000
           upgrades to paths                                    $1,081,444
           sealing gravel roads                                 $3,560,000
Regional Pool upgrades (Goomeri, Kandanga and Tin Can Bay)         $195,000
*Kilkivan Equestrian Centre                                      $2,065,000
Rattler Railway project                                            $650,000
Library technology upgrades                                        $195,000
*Gympie Aerodrome infrastructure improvements                    $1,350,000
Saleyards roof replacement and weighbridge upgrade                  $95,000
Council depot fleet replacement                                  $2,500,000
*Albert Park/One Mile redevelopment                              $1,275,000
Public barbecue replacements                                        $50,000
Playground upgrades                                                $100,000
Park tables and chair replacements                                  $60,000
Kinbombi Falls infrastructure upgrades including toilets           $250,000
Tin Can Bay playground replacement                                 $220,000
*No 1 Scottish Mine precinct walking trail                         $200,000
Imbil and Tin Can Bay park shelter replacement                     $100,000
Tin Can bay toilet block                                           $150,000
Environmental feasibility study for Toolara landfill               $100,000
Gympie Waste Transfer Station Stage 1                            $1,325,000
*Gympie 5 Ways: Mellor Street improvements                         $500,000
Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail upgrade                            $130,000
*Mary Valley Rail Trail (Imbil to Brooloo)                         $300,000
Our Towns Rainbow Beach – underground power and design             $340,000
Rainbow Beach viewing platform                                     $175,000
*River to Rail Stage 2: The Sands to Brisbane Road                 $675,000
*Sands Riverside parkland                                          $265,000
*Upper Mary Street streetscape improvements                        $500,000

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*Youth Precinct Gympie                                          $1,400,000
Sewerage electrical switchboards program                         $300,000
Sewer rising main station upgrades                               $700,000
Sewerage pump station program                                    $800,000
Southside Sewerage Stage 8                                       $500,000
Water Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Program           $750,000
Water main renewals and upgrades                                $1,617,000
Water quality instrumentation                                    $200,000
Water reservoirs program Imbil                                   $500,000

*Includes State or Federal funding.

Operational Initiatives

Water network infrastructure master plans                        $150,000
Gympie water resilience strategy                                 $250,000
Water mains cleaning                                              $50,000
Additional mowing schedule                                        $50,000
Victoria Bridge offset area                                       $10,000
Rainbow Beach cleansing                                           $25,000
Additional unsealed road maintenance                             $500,000
Paperless development application processing                      $20,000
Planning application online development application lodgement    $235,000
Customer online services                                          $55,070
Reconciliation Action Plan                                        $15,500
Feasibility study for indoor arena                                $30,000
Gympie Gold Regional Produce                                      $14,500
SAGE Women program                                                $19,750
Chamber of Commerce and Business Network development              $20,000
Lands Protection spraying and software                            $58,000
Kandanga Cemetery                                                 $10,200
Lake Borumba fish stocking                                         $4,000

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The following is a listing of Council branches, their income, operating and capital expenditure
plus some of the new initiatives scheduled for the 2018/2019 financial year.

Building and Plumbing                                                                              Total

Purpose                                                                                            Income
To provide building and plumbing services to ensure the built environment achieves and             $1,574,740
maintains an acceptable level of health, safety and amenity, minimising any environmental          Operational
impacts.                                                                                           Expenditure
New Initiatives                                                                                    $1,073,827
•   Completion of the audit of Backflow prevention devices within the region to protect            Capital
    water supply, health and amenity.                                                              Expenditure
                                                                                                   $0

Community Learning and Engagement                                                                  Total

Purpose                                                                                            Income
To provide an easily accessible service and single point of access to Council for the              $305,338
community. To resolve the majority of enquiries and requests at a first point of contact.          Operational
Gympie Regional Libraries provide a community focused service to build family and                  Expenditure
digital literacy skills, foster life-long learning, connect people with information and ideas
                                                                                                   $4,305,082
and preserve information and knowledge for future generations.
                                                                                                   Capital
New Initiatives                                                                                    Expenditure
•   Technology upgrades across Gympie Regional Libraries.                                          $225,000
•   Pop up library.
•   Maximise the use of space at the Kilkivan Office and encourage community and other
    uses.
•   Part-time Librarian at Tin Can Bay.

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Community Partnerships                                                                         Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
To build strong partnerships between Council and community, government and business            $28,523
sectors to increase community participation, social well-being and community pride.            Operational
This is achieved through activities such as community grants and events, school holiday        Expenditure
program, volunteer support, youth initiatives and on-going support for not-for-profit
organisations and sports clubs.
                                                                                               $901,827
                                                                                               Capital
New Initiatives                                                                                Expenditure
•   Implementation of Council Reconciliation Action Plan.                                      $0
•   Sponsorship of Healthy Towns Awards.

Community Projects                                                                             Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
To deliver major community projects that will have significant positive impacts on the         $752,563
future growth of the region.                                                                   Operational
                                                                                               Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                               $153,606
•   Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.
•   Mining Museum Precinct Masterplan.
                                                                                               Capital
                                                                                               Expenditure
                                                                                               $2,615,000

Construction and Maintenance                                                                   Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
Council’s operational arm responsible for construction. To facilitate the operation and        $3,058,423
maintenance of roads, transport, stormwater and construction of Council’s annual Capital       Operational
Works Program as planned.                                                                      Expenditure
New Initiatives                                                                                $13,298,279
•   Additional allocation to unsealed road grading.                                            Capital
•   Additional allocation to gravel road gravel resheeting.                                    Expenditure
•   Rainbow Beach - beach raking and cleaning.                                                 $50,000

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Design Services                                                                              Total

Purpose                                                                                      Income
To provide services in engineering survey and design, asset management, geographic           $3,812,702
information systems, development engineering, project management and general                 Operational
engineering and technical advice to all of Council.                                          Expenditure
New Initiatives                                                                              $9,658,200
•   Collect new ground contour information for planning, design, development                 Capital
    assessment and a range of other purposes.                                                Expenditure
•   Complete assessment of council flood information and produce plan for future flood       $14,566,078
    studies.
•   Implement drone technology for surveys where suitable.

Development and Compliance                                                                   Total

Purpose                                                                                      Income
Assessment of Development Applications against the Planning Scheme to ensure the             $686,000
ongoing liveability and amenity of the region, by enhancing the quality of the built         Operational
environment while encouraging sustainable economic development.                              Expenditure
New Initiatives                                                                              $757,179
•   Scoping of paperless development application processing.                                 Capital
•   Scoping the next phase of Online Planning Application management (development            Expenditure
    application lodgements).                                                                 $0

Disaster Management                                                                          Total

Purpose                                                                                      Income
To operate in accordance with the Disaster Management Act 2003 and be consistent             $54,000
with the Queensland Disaster Management Guidelines for local government, assist the
                                                                                             Operational
community to become more disaster resilient and plan for any disaster response and
                                                                                             Expenditure
recovery operations.
                                                                                             $225,211
                                                                                             Capital
                                                                                             Expenditure
                                                                                             $0

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Environmental Health and Regulatory Services                                                    Total

Purpose                                                                                         Income
To ensure the region’s environment achieves and maintains an acceptable level of health,        $440,800
safety and amenity, minimising any environmental impacts and to manage and regulate
                                                                                                Operational
compliance with Council’s local laws and relevant legislation.
                                                                                                Expenditure
New Initiatives                                                                                 $2,291,589
•   Undertake a procurement process for management arrangements for Council’s animal            Capital
    management facility (dog and cat pound).                                                    Expenditure
•   Provide additional funding to the Lake Borumba Fish Stocking Association for the            $0
    purchase of fingerlings noting that fishing at Lake Borumba is a major tourism
    drawcard.
•   Provide funding to the Kandanga Cemetery Association Inc for concreting between
    existing grave monuments to assist local volunteers with cemetery maintenance.

Environmental Planning                                                                          Total

Purpose                                                                                         Income
To lead and guide Council and community action in responsible environmental                     $916,573
management, sustainability and stewardship of the Gympie region's natural environment.          Operational
                                                                                                Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                                $1,228,066
•   Prepare and implement an environmental offsets policy and procedure for Council
    operations to offset unavoidable vegetation clearing during Council works.                  Capital
•   Research options for introducing the Land for Wildlife program in the region that are       Expenditure
    sustainable in the long-term.                                                               $0
•   Commence work on a Corporate Sustainability Strategy to identify opportunities for
    greater energy, water and waste efficiency.

Finance and Risk                                                                                Total

Purpose                                                                                         Income
To support internal and external customers in timely and reliable financial and risk data       $446,250
and services.                                                                                   Operational
                                                                                                Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                                $2,713,113
•   Community Financial Support Analysis.
•   Roll out of LEAP Program (Procurement Spend Analysis and reporting).
                                                                                                Capital
                                                                                                Expenditure
                                                                                                $0
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Governance and Internal Audit                                                                   Total

Purpose                                                                                         Income
To provide a high level of governance support to Councillors, CEO and staff. An                 $500
independent and objective review and advisory service in order to facilitate financial and      Operational
operational controls designed to manage the Council’s risks and achieve the Council’s           Expenditure
objectives in an efficient, effective and ethical manner.
                                                                                                $525,569
New Initiatives                                                                                 Capital
•   Implementation of the LGAQ Legislation Compliance Service.                                  Expenditure
•   Continued pursuit of automation opportunities for delegation management related             $0
    activities.
•   Improved quality assurance over contracted internal audit firms.
•   Use of data analytics in targeted areas of high risk.

Gympie Futures                                                                                  Total

Purpose                                                                                         Income
To deliver the Economic Development Strategy which will generate employment,                    $552,674
encourage innovation and integrated planning for sustainable growth. Attracting strategic       Operational
businesses, employers and new investments to the region and to develop, manage and              Expenditure
implement the strategic and business operations of Council owned assets.
                                                                                                $2,228,510
New Initiatives                                                                                 Capital
•   Development and delivery of the Gympie Region Economic Development Strategy                 Expenditure
    2017–2022 recommendations.                                                                  $1,595,000
•   Business Innovation Network Development.
•   Construction of parallel taxiway at Gympie Aerodrome and introduction of safe
    operating procedures.
•   Progress a Master Plan for Gympie Saleyards.

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Gympie Venues and Events                                                                       Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income

To deliver and support major events, activate cultural spaces and manage corporate and
                                                                                               $346,200
community facilities across the Gympie region.                                                 Operational
                                                                                               Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                               $7,590,959
•   Develop a new business model for the Civic Centre including the introduction of an
    annual performing arts program.                                                            Capital
                                                                                               Expenditure
•   Review Council’s support and delivery of events and festivals.
•   Build capacity of local artists and event managers.
                                                                                               $1,355,000
•   Redesign and construct the Gallery retail shop.

Lands Protection                                                                               Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
To contribute to sustainable land use across the Gympie region by reducing the                 $8,900
economic, social and environmental impacts of invasive plants and animals on natural,          Operational
peri-urban and primary production environments.                                                Expenditure
New Initiatives                                                                                $1,423,851
•   Prepare an Action Plan that establishes annual proprieties for budget expenditure in       Capital
    accordance with the Council’s adopted Biosecurity Plan.                                    Expenditure
•   Utilise Council’s enhanced Biosecurity Information System to collect and interpret         $28,600
    information to inform the community of the cost-benefit (economically, socially
    and environmentally) to the region of Council’s weed and pest animal management
    activities.

Marketing and Communications                                                                   Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
To implement effective media, public relations, digital, marketing and communications          $5,000
strategies on behalf of Council.                                                               Operational
                                                                                               Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                               $1,050,733
•   Redevelop Gympie Regional Council’s website.
                                                                                               Capital
                                                                                               Expenditure
                                                                                               $0

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Parks Operations and Design                                                                    Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
To plan, develop and maintain Council managed parks and reserves, including                    $100,000
playgrounds, sporting facilities and tree assets.                                              Operational
                                                                                               Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                               $3,638,286
•   Mapping of Council managed parks and reserves.
•   Establish service levels and develop documented maintenance programs for Council
                                                                                               Capital
    managed Parks and Reserves.                                                                Expenditure
•   Existing playground upgrades/equipment replacements - Phil Rogers Park, Lions Park         $0
    Kilkivan.
•   Tin Can Bay playground replacement - Les Lee Park.
•   Lions Park Rainbow Beach and foreshore connecting path, replacement showers,
    Landscaping and Stage 1 of dune revegetation.
•   Tin Can Bay toilet block design, electricity/services connection.

People and Organisational Development                                                          Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
To provide professional guidance and support in all areas of the employee life cycle           $70,000
at Gympie Regional Council including recruitment, industrial and employee relations,           Operational
learning and development, payroll, health and safety and development and application of        Expenditure
all people related policies and procedures.
                                                                                               $2,572,364
New Initiatives                                                                                Capital
•   Investigate opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment.            Expenditure
•   Development of Work Experience Program assisting students with the avenue to apply         $0
    for work experience opportunities.

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Place Management                                                                                 Total

Purpose                                                                                          Income
To coordinate and champion the delivery of place making strategies to support the                $6,000
revitalisation of the Gympie Town Centre.                                                        Operational
                                                                                                 Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                                 $347,587
•   Commence the roll-out of place making initiatives and activities in regional town
    centres to build community capacity and foster local economic development.                   Capital
                                                                                                 Expenditure
                                                                                                 $0

Planning Strategy and Major Projects                                                             Total

Purpose                                                                                          Income
To plan for the future of the Gympie Region by creating a long term policy framework             $700,000
that delivers improved liveability, prosperity and community wellbeing for all residents.        Operational
To prepare and deliver major strategic projects to strengthen regional communities, boost        Expenditure
the local economy and reinforce a sense of place, through a focus on streetscape and
public area improvements.
                                                                                                 $1,174,486
                                                                                                 Capital
New Initiatives                                                                                  Expenditure
•   Finalise the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Strategy and commence implementation of               $4,285,000
    priority actions.
•   Deliver River to Rail Trail Stage 2 (continuing on from the Sands Riverside Parkland) to
    connect the Mary River to One Mile Ovals and the Rattler Station Precinct.
•   Develop the first stage of the Gympie Youth Precinct Recreation Hub at Nelson
    Reserve, incorporating a regional level skate park, pump track and bouldering wall.
•   Deliver underground power and a new street lighting design in Rainbow Beach to
    increase amenity and set up the framework for future streetscape improvements as
    part of the endorsed “Our Towns” Concept Master Plan.

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Technology and Business Systems                                                                Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income
                                                                                               $0
To support staff located across 31 Council sites. The team supports 60 business systems
used by staff, as well as a fleet of 350 personal computers and 180 smart phones.              Operational
                                                                                               Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                               $4,743,474
•   Replacement of aged network equipment.
                                                                                               Capital
•   Upgrade of Council’s data communications network.
                                                                                               Expenditure
•   Digitising hard copy records.
                                                                                               $2,063,608

Tourism and Development                                                                        Total

Purpose                                                                                        Income

Official local tourism organisation responsible for developing visitation to the region
                                                                                               $11,500
via designing and implementing marketing and promotion initiatives, and stakeholder            Operational
business and relationship development.                                                         Expenditure
New Initiatives                                                                                $438,715
•   New website.                                                                               Capital
                                                                                               Expenditure
•   New official visitor guide.
•   Development of a tourism strategy.
                                                                                               $0
•   International ready workshops for product development.

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Water Business Unit                                                                              Total

Purpose                                                                                          Income
To manage and maintain the provision of water and sewerage services across the Gympie
                                                                                                 $23,053,569
region.                                                                                          Operational
                                                                                                 Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                                 $15,253,594
•   Water Resilience Strategy.
                                                                                                 Capital
•   Network Infrastructure Master Plan.
                                                                                                 Expenditure
•   Treatment Master Plan.
                                                                                                 $6,000,000
•   Southside Sewerage Stage 8.
•   Water main renewals.
•   Goomeri and Kilkivan sewerage treatment plants works.
•   Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition program implementation.
•   Water mains cleaning (ice pigging).

Waste Services                                                                                   Total

Purpose                                                                                          Income
To provide safe and environmentally friendly waste and recyclables collection and
                                                                                                 $9,016,248
disposal services for the Gympie region residents and businesses.                                Operational
                                                                                                 Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                                 $7,331,178
•   Design and commence construction of a modern regional waste transfer station,
    increasing resource recovery and manage long term disposal needs for the region.             Capital
                                                                                                 Expenditure
                                                                                                 $1,425,000

Workshop and Fleet                                                                               Total

Purpose                                                                                          Income
To provide and maintain Council with a reliable, safe and fit for purpose fleet of plant and     $6,670,623
equipment to meet its business needs.                                                            Operational
                                                                                                 Expenditure
New Initiatives
                                                                                                 $7,067,673
•   Develop standard tender specifications and evaluation system for fleet purchases.
•   Evaluate current CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) for
                                                                                                 Capital
    fleet and workshop, and investigate and benchmark other suitable and available               Expenditure
    management systems program.                                                                  $2,825,000

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Gympie Regional Council - 2018/19 Budget Statements
For the Period Ended 30 June
                         Annual Result                    Budget
                                                           2019
              Statement of Comprehensive Income            $,000
Income
Revenue

Recurrent Revenue

Gross rates , levies and charges                                   73,560
Less Discounts and Remissions                                       4,908
Net Rates, levies and charges                                      68,652
Fees and Charges                                                    5,644
Rental Income                                                         338
Interest                                                            2,022
Sales Revenue                                                       3,036
Other Income                                                        1,383
Grants, Subsidies, Contributions and Donatiions                     5,888

Total Recurrent Revenue                                            86,963

Capital Revenue

Grants, Subsidies, Contributions and Donatiions                    11,696

Total Revenue                                                      98,659

Expenses

Recurrent Expenses

Employee Benefits                                                  34,435
Materials & Services                                               33,062
Finance Costs                                                       1,414
Depreciation and amortisation                                      16,720

Total Recurrent Expenses                                           85,631

Capital Expenses
Other Expenses - Loss on Asset Disposals                            1,450

Total Expenses                                                     87,081

Net Result                                                         11,578

Operating Result

Recurrent Revenue                                                  86,963
Recurrent Expense                                                  85,631

Operating result                                                    1,332

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Gympie Regional Council - 2018/19 Budget Statements
 For the Period Ended 30 June
                         Annual Result                    Budget
                                                           2019
                  Statement of Financial Position          $,000
 Assets
 Current Assets
 Cash and cash equivalents                                     26,505
 Trade and other receivables                                    6,981
 Inventories                                                    3,242

 Total current assets                                          36,728

 Non-current assets
 Trade and other receivables                                       -
 Property, plant & equipment                                 1,171,958
 Other non-current assets                                        4,615

 Total non-current assets                                    1,176,573

 Total assets                                                1,213,301

 Liabilities
 Current Liabilities
 Trade and other Payables                                          5,558
 Borrowings                                                        1,235

 Total Current Liabilities                                         6,793

 Non-Current Liabilities
 Borrowings                                                    19,069

 Total Non Current Liabilities                                 19,069

 Total Liabilities                                             25,862

 Net Assets                                                  1,187,439

 Community Equity

 Asset revaluation surplus                                    455,946
 Retained Surplus                                             731,493

 Total Community Equity                                      1,187,439

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Draft Budget Submission Form
There are two ways you can engage with Council either in person by calling 1300 307 800 and making an appointment
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Gympie Regional Council
1300 307 800
2 Caledonian Hill (PO Box 155),
Gympie QLD 4570
gympie.qld.gov.au
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