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The Local Weed Control Authority for Blacktown, Hawkesbury, Penrith and The Hills Shire Councils

Operational Plan 2019/2020

Prepared in accordance with provisions contained in the Local Government Act 1993 and its regulations.

Table of Contents Vision ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Mission ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Control of Weeds ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.2 Inspection of Properties and Surveillance ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

1.3 Community Awareness .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

1.4 Governance ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Operational Targets for 2018/19 by Council Area ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Fees Levied by Council 2018/19 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Capital Works Projects ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Council Budget 2018/19 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations The following definitions and abbreviations are used in the Hawkesbury River County Council Business Activity Strategic Plan:

Biosecurity Act Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW), replaced the Noxious Weeds Act, 1993 on 1 July 2017 as the main legislative instrument regulating weeds.

BASP Hawkesbury River County Council Business Activity Strategic Plan

Biosecurity Duty The obligation to minimise and control risk from Biosecurity Matter, such as weeds.

BIS Biosecurity Information System (NSW Department of Primary Industries)

Constituent Councils Blacktown City Council, Penrith City Council, The Hills Shire Council and Hawkesbury City Council. These local government areas constitute the area of operation for the Hawkesbury River County Council.

Council Hawkesbury River County Council

County Council Hawkesbury River County Council

GS RWC Greater Sydney Regional Weeds Committee, established under the Local Land Services Act 2014 (NSW)

HRCC Hawkesbury River County Council

LGA 1993 Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)

NSW DPI NSW Department of Primary Industries

Priority Weeds Weeds that have been assessed as posing significant risk to the environment, community and economy by the NSW Weed Risk Assessment System and are included in the HRCC Biosecurity Priority Weeds Local Plan 2017

WSBM Western Sydney Blue Mountains subregional weeds committee

WAP NSW Weeds Action Program

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County Council Contact Details

Head Office and Works Depot Hawkesbury River County Council 6 Walker St SOUTH WINDSOR NSW 2756 All Correspondence to be addressed to: General Manager Hawkesbury River County Council PO Box 6021 SOUTH WINDSOR NSW 2756 Telephone: 02 4574 9600 Facsimile: 02 4587 7354 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.hrcc.nsw.gov.au

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Legislative Requirements of the Operational Plan In accordance with Section 405, Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Council is required to develop an Operational Plan which:

must be adopted before the beginning of each financial year and must outline the activities to be undertaken that year, as part of the Delivery Program.

must include the Statement of Revenue Policy.

must be publicly exhibited for at least 28 days, over which period public submissions can be made to Council.

must not be adopted before Council has accepted and considered any submissions made on the draft Operational Plan.

must be posted on the council’s website within 28 days of the plan being adopted.

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County Council- Vision and Mission Statements

Vision An improved environment through an integrated approach to weed management and building community capacity.

Mission To provide effective integrated weed management systems to all Constituent Councils fairly and equitably in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW).

Figure 1: HRCC staff collecting Salvinia and Boneseed seedlings by hand

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Principal Activities

1.1 Control of Land Based Weeds

Meet Strategic Objectives:

4.1 Exclude, 4.2 Eradicate or Contain 4.3 Effectively Manage

Meets Grant Objectives:

NSW Weeds Action Program 2015-20 – Greater Sydney regional subprogram

Program Goals:

To control Priority Weeds on public roads, natural areas, recreation areas and

other public lands controlled by Constituent Councils in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW) and Greater Sydney Strategic Weeds Management Plan.

To ensure that other weeds do not adversely affect the health and welfare of the

community or high value conservation areas.

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Objective Performance Target Actions Responsibility for Achievement

Performance Measure

Budget Allocation

2019/20

1. Remove and destroy all State and Regional prevention level weed species.

Control all reported new incursion weed infestations within resource allocation.

When carrying out weed control or other principal activities, inspect for the presence of prohibited biosecurity matter.

Operations Manager,

Authorised Officers,

Weed Officers.

Covered by 2.1 Surveillance.

$527,154

2. Fully and continuously suppress and destroy State and Regional eradication weed species.

Prioritise weed control activities to focus on eradication target weeds in council parks, reserves and road reserves in accordance with “eradication guidelines” in the Greater Sydney WMP 2017-22.

Using the best practice weed control techniques and strategies, treat with herbicides and other suitable integrated weed management systems.

Operations Manager,


Weed Officers.

39.46 Hectares of state and regional eradication level weeds controlled by 30/6/2020.

3. Prevent the spread and reduce the numbers and distribution State and Regional containment weed species

Prioritise weed control activities to focus on eradication target weeds in council parks, reserves and road reserves in accordance with “containment guidelines” in the Greater Sydney WMP 2017-22.


Operations Manager,


Weed Officers.

98.65 Hectares of state containment level weeds controlled by 30/6/2020.

Commented [cs1]: I think we need to keep them separate Chris, after working with the priority weed schedules for a while now, I have made changes in the objectives to allow for state, regional and local weed priorities to be addressed.

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Performance Measure

Budget Allocation

2019/20

4. Manage State and Regional asset protection weed species.

Prioritise weed control activities to focus on eradication target weeds in council parks, reserves and road reserves in accordance with “asset protection” in the Greater Sydney WMP 2017-22.


Operations Manager,


Weed Officers.

37.46 Hectares of state asset protection level weeds controlled by 30/6/2020.

5. Manage local priority weed species.

Prioritise weed control activities to focus on eradication target weeds in council parks, reserves and road reserves in accordance with the HRCC Biosecurity Weeds Policy.


Operations Manager


Weed Officers.

59.19 Hectares of state local priority level weeds controlled by 30/6/2020.

6. Safe herbicide application. Staff to apply herbicide in a safe and lawful manner to protect themselves, the environment and high value production lands.

No breaches of chemical or environmental legislation by staff when conducting herbicide application.

All staff preparing and applying herbicides should be trained and holding current qualifications suitable for herbicide application on public and private lands.

All staff to adhere to label directions when using herbicides.

All staff to adhere to APVMA permit conditions when using herbicide under an APVMA minor use permit.

All staff to carry the appropriate APVMA minor use permit on them when working “off label” with herbicide.

Operations Manager,

WHS Officer,


Weed Officers,

Trainee Weed Officers,

Casual Operational Employees.

40 Site assessments and herbicide application records to be completed each month.

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Performance Measure

Budget Allocation

2019/20

7. Roadside environments in rural and peri-urban are managed in a way that prioritises biodiversity and biosecurity.

No loss of TECs, EECs, threatened species or their habitats in roadside environments as a result of weed and/or weed control impacts.

Extent of priority and environmental weeds reduces.

Extent of native vegetation increases.

Percentage of native vegetation cover increases by >10%

Percentage of weed cover reduces by >10%

Weed and pathogen hygiene protocols implemented. Minimal disturbance techniques (Bush Regeneration) such as hand weeding, spot spraying or cut and paint techniques to be used in roadsides with High Conservation Value (HCV) or sensitive understorey. Herbicide application restricted to the use of manually operated pump packs and back packs in roadsides with Medium Conservation Value.

Native regrowth to be marked prior to weed control to avoid accidental destruction.

Weeds to be treated in optimal season and prior to seed set.

Operations Manager Weed Officers

5 Hectares of weeds managed in HCV roadside reserves utilising Bush Regeneration techniques by 30/6/2020.

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1.2 Control of Aquatic Weeds


4.1 Exclude, 4.2 Eradicate or Contain 4.3 Effectively Manage


NSW Weeds Action Program 2015-20 – Greater Sydney regional subprogram

(Hawkesbury-Nepean Aquatic Weed Management Project 2015-2020 [HNAWMP])

Program Goals:

To control Priority Weeds on public waterways. A public waterway is

permanent waterflow with public land controlled by Constituent Councils directly adjacent, in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW).

To ensure that other weeds do not adversely affect the health and welfare of the

community.

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Performance Measure

Budget Allocation 2019-20

1. Survey, remove and destroy all state and regional prevention level aquatic weed species.

Control all detected or reported prevention level priority aquatic weed incursions between Wallacia and Wisemans Ferry, within resource allocation.

When carrying out river surveillance, weed control or other principal activities, inspect for the presence of prevention level weed species or new incursions of new aquatic weed species.

Operations Manager,


Weed Officers,

Trainee Weeds Officers.

No new aquatic weed species establish between Wallacia and Wisemans ferry.

$170,550

2. Fully and continuously suppress and destroy State and Regional eradication target priority aquatic weed species in line with state-wide, regional and local priorities.

Comprehensive treatment of known eradication target weed species in accordance with “eradication guidelines” in the Greater Sydney Regional WMP 2017-22.

Using the latest weed control techniques and practices, treat with herbicides, physical harvesting and other suitable integrated weed management systems.

Operations Manager,


Weed Officers,

Trainee Weeds Officers.

15.9 Hectares of aquatic weed control to be carried on state and regional eradication species by 30/06/20.

3. Prevent the spread and reduce the impact of State and Regional containment level priority weed species.

Control infestations of common and widespread aquatic weed species in accordance with “containment guidelines” in the Greater Sydney Regional WMP 2017-22.


Operations Manager,


Weed Officers.

21 Hectares of aquatic weed control targeting State and Regional containment level priority weed species by 30/06/20.

4. Manage State and Regional asset protection weed species.

Control infestations of common and widespread aquatic weed species in accordance with “asset protection” in the Greater Sydney Regional WMP 2017-22.


Operations Manager,


Weed Officers.

12.6 Hectares of aquatic weed control targeting State and Regional asset protection weed species by 30/06/20.

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5. Manage local priority aquatic weed species

Control infestations of common and widespread aquatic weed species in accordance with the HRCC Biosecurity Weed Management Policy 2017.


Operations Manager,


Weed Officers.

8.4 Hectares of aquatic weed control targeting local priority aquatic weed species by 30/06/20.

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2.1 Inspection of Properties and Surveillance


4.1 Exclude, 4.2 Eradicate or Contain, 4.3 Effectively Manage, 4.4 Build Capacity


NSW Weeds Action Program 2015-20 – Greater Sydney regional subprogram Hawkesbury-Nepean Aquatic Weed Management Project 2015-2020 [HNAWMP]

Program Goals:

To inspect public and private properties and to advise land managers on the implementation

of priority weed control programs. To report the existence, type and extent of biosecurity matter (weeds). To monitor the effectiveness of each landholder’s undertaking of their General Biosecurity

Duty (GBD). Where control programs are not put in place or are ineffective, commence education and

mentorship to build weed control capacity and adherence to the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW).

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Performance Measure

Budget Allocation

2019/20

1. Properties which have the most influence on exclusion of new weed incursions and/or protection of key landscape assets are inspected.

Carry out 3,383 property inspections annually in a systematic manner within sub-catchments that reflect management “zones” around key assets.

Systematically inspect various new areas bounded by specific landmarks, such as creek or road systems, each year. Report weeds found, degree of infestation, location and area infested and input all data to the database system. Report action being carried out by land occupier and further action required by land occupier to Council.

Operations Manager,

Authorised Officers.

3,383 Private Property Inspections completed as per HRCC and WAP funding deed agreement by 30/6/2020.

$480,641

2. Sale of priority weeds is prevented.

All known sites of potential weed sales are inspected quarterly.

Inspect all nurseries and other outlets involved in the sale of plants quarterly for priority weed species.

Operations Manager, Authorised Officers.

287 Inspections of aquariums, nurseries and plant sale points by 30/6/2020.

210 Specific internet searches undertaken by 30/6/2020.

3. Movement of weeds from high risk sites and pathways is prevented

No priority weeds or new incursions are spread from known locations

Undertake surveillance of all High -Risk Sites and Pathways on a monthly basis.

Operations Manager,


1,053km of high-risk Pathways monitored for weeds by 30/6/2020.

283 non regulatory high-risk sites are inspected annually.

4. All properties where landholders are under a Biosecurity direction from an Authorised Officer are reinspected.

Re-inspect as per the Property Re-Inspection Report produced from the database records.

Systematically reinspect identified properties.

Report on action being carried out by landholder, and further action required by landholder to council, to comply with biosecurity direction.

Operations Manager,


210 Re-inspections of private properties by 30/6/2020.

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Performance Measure

Budget Allocation

2019/20

5. Advise, co-ordinate and implement priority weeds programs.

All land managers discharge biosecurity duties in line with the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW).

Provide advice to land managers on a one-to-one basis. This advice will be provided during inspections and field days, or over the phone, by letter or by fact sheets.

Operations Manager,

Authorised Officers

275 Landholders provided with advice by 30/6/2020.

6. Undertake landscape surveillance to understand extent of weed control priorities.

Map the extent of all scheduled priority weed species. Map all state and local priority weed species.

Utilise a GIS mapping system to spatial record extent of weed infestations and achieve BIS compliance.

Operations Manager, Authorised Officers, Weed Officers.

110.2 Hectares of the County mapped by 30/6/2020.

7. Prohibited matter and priority weed species are prevented from establishing in council’s area of operation.

Inspect, survey and eliminate new incursion weed species.

Seek and identify new weed incursions in the region.

Operations Manager,


Weed Officers,

Trainee Weed Officers.

4 New species identified and assessed for weed potential with less than 3HA distribution by 30/6/2020.

8. Protect the condition and values of roadside reserve environments.

Roadside reserves identified in RVMP are routinely surveyed according to conservation value.

Systematic surveillance of roadside reserves scheduled.

Operations Manager, Authorised Officers,

Weed Officers

60km (100%) Priority roadside reserves surveyed p.a. 50km (71%) HCV roadside reserves surveyed p.a. 30km MCV roadside reserves surveyed p.a. (55%) 30km LCV roadside reserves surveyed p.a. (31%) by 30/6/2020

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3.1 Community Awareness


4.3 Effectively Manage, 4.4 Build Capacity


NSW Weeds Action Program 2015-20 Hawkesbury-Nepean Aquatic Weed Management Project 2015-2020 [HNAWMP]

Program Goals:

To promote an effective level of understanding of weed awareness and management

strategies amongst all stakeholders. To maintain membership of and/or provide assistance to: (i) Weeds Advisory Groups (ii) Neighbouring Councils (iii) Landcare Groups (iv) Associated Weed Professional Associations (v) Department of Primary Industries and other State Government Bodies (vi) C.S.I.R.O. and other Federal Government Bodies.

Commented [CD2]: Big changes in this section to reflect the new CBSM programs

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Performance Measure Budget Allocation

1. Use Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM) strategies to change the behaviour of landowners and industry groups for improved weed management

Specific stakeholders are targeted to generate behaviour change in relation weed management.

Conduct surveys of two specific stakeholder groups to identify barriers to improved weed management.

CBSM Project Officer

Design two focus groups and run meetings with at least 5 individuals from each stakeholder group

50 surveys by 30 June 2020.

$210,063

Design specific education and capacity building programs to remove barriers to improved weed management.

CBSM Project Officer

Design (2) specific capacity building programs including workshops & promotion

2 programs designed by June 2020

2. Develop capacity of land managers to manage weeds effectively

Landowners are made aware of weed management plans and request HRCC assistance.

HRCC staff will mentor private landowners by developing site management plans and assistance with identification and strategy development.

Operations Manager,


Produce 55 weed management plans by 30 June 2020

3. Participate in regional advisory groups, campaigns and events being conducted by stakeholders with weed control interests.

Co-ordinate activities with neighbouring Councils, NSW DPI and the Regional Weeds Committee.

Consult with NSW DPI, NPWS, neighbouring Councils and their Senior Staff.

General Manager

Operations Manager,


Weed Officers.

5 Regional Weed Committee Meetings are attended by 30/06/2020.

5 technical advisory meetings are attended by 30/06/2020.

Hawkesbury Show is attended with a stall and display (3 days)

5 invitational events are attended.

Complete surveys or reports which support the endeavours of other bodies interested in weed control.

Operations Manager,


4 surveys are completed 30/06/2020.

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4. Support Landcare Program with On-Ground Support (HRCC In-Kind)

Support Landcare activities with HRCC Operational hours.

Align support hours to be of most benefit to Landcare program

Local Landcare Coordinator,

Operations Manager.

200 hours $10,000

5. Land managers support the protection of roadside reserves in rural and peri-urban areas that have a high conservation value.

Land managers adjacent to Priority roadside reserves and HCV reserves are implementing effective weed control that assists in the protection of these sites.

Provide advice to land managers on a one-to-one basis. This advice will be provided during inspections, or over the phone, by letter or by fact sheets or weed/property management plans.

Operations Manager, Authorised Officers, Weed Officers

10 land managers living adjacent to Priority roadside reserves and HCV reserves implement weed control as a result of receiving advice from HRCC staff by 30/6/2020.

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4.1 Governance Meet Strategic Objectives:

4.4 Build Capacity

Meets Grant Objectives: NSW Weeds Action Program 2015-20 Hawkesbury-Nepean Aquatic Weed Management Project 2015-2020 [HNAWMP]

Program Goals

To ensure effective and continuous communication, co-ordination and co-operation

with each Constituent Council and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. To secure the appropriate level of contributions and grants from Constituent

Councils and Department of Primary Industries, sufficient to achieve Council’s Goals and Objectives.

Ensure that the County Council complies with its Legislative Reporting and Planning

obligations under the Local Government Act 1993.



REPORTING

1. Provide ongoing information to Constituent Councils and the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Councillors to report to their respective Councils after each meeting, distribute fact sheets and annual reports.

Maintain effective level of accurate cost/benefit feedback to Councils and the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

The General Manager to convene a HRCC Management Network with key managers from each Council.

The General Manager or Operations Manager to provide feedback and reports on operations to each Constituent Council.

Provide an annual Grant Return report to Council and return to the Constituent Councils in summary form.

The General Manager to provide regular updates on all major Council decisions and strategic planning processes.

Councillors,

General Manager,

Operations Manager.

Elected Members/Senior Staff’s understanding and appreciation of the need for weed control.

Compare level of funds to previous year and willingness of Constituent Councils to make level of contributions sought.

The General Manager to convene 2 meetings year.

$155,045

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GOVERNANCE

1. Conduct Council Meetings.

Conduct 6 Council meetings per year.

Conduct 6 Council meetings per year in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.

Councillors,

General Manager.

6 Meetings per year are held and minutes recorded and published on Council website.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

1. Achieve Management Planning Practices.

Annually Update and Review Council’s Annual Operational Plan.

The General Manager and Operations Manager will review and monitor the Operational Plan and report to Council.

Councillors,

General Manager.

Operational Plan adopted by Council by 30 June each year.

Update Council’s Long-Term Financial Plan annually.

The General Manager and Operations Manager to update Long-Term Financial Plan report to Council.

General Manager,

Operations Manager.

Plan update by 30 June each year.

Council’s Annual Report submitted annually.

The General Manager and Operations Manager prepare Annual Report in accordance with Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

Councillors,

General Manager,

Operations Manager.

Council adopts and Submits Annual Report by 30 November each year.

Workforce Management Strategy reviewed within four years.

The General Manager and Operations Manager will review Workforce Management Strategy and report to Council.

General Manager,

Operations Manager.

Review conducted by 30 June 2021.

Review and Update Councils Delivery Program

The HRCC Delivery Plan 2017-2021 will be reviewed. The HRCC Delivery Plan 2017-2027 will be adopted

General Manager.

General Manager.

Review conducted by Local Government election date. Plan adopted by 30 June 2021.

2. Ensure level of Grant Funding is maintained.

Complete Grant Application and Returns on time.

The General Manager and Operations Manager will complete applications and returns.

General Manager,

Operations Manager.

Grant returns completed and returned on time by 1st September annually.

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3. Ensure Council Policies and Procedures are up to date and current.

Review and adopt Policies and Procedures by review date.

The General Manager and Operations Manager to conduct annual policy and procedure reviews and submit to Council for adoption.

General Manager,

Operations Manager.

Policies and Procedures reviewed and adopted by review date.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Ensure Council meets all legal administrative requirements

All legal administrative requirements are completed by the specified deadlines.

The General Manager and Administrative Officer are to ensure the reporting requirements are met.

General Manager,

Administrative Officer

Business Activity Statement completed by the 21st of each month

Superannuation contributions are paid by the 28th of each month

Fringe Benefits Tax return is completed by 21 May.

STP declared to ATO when processed fortnightly and Finalisation Declaration submitted to ATO by 31 July (replaces Payment Summaries)

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Operational Targets for 2019/20 by Council Area

Blacktown City Council

Total Number of Properties Inspected: 932

Total Weed Control: 171.3 HA

Hawkesbury City Council



Penrith City Council



The Hills Shire Council



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Fees Levied by Council 2019/20 Private Works When Council undertakes work additional to those prescribed by the Annual Operational Plan 2019-20, the following fees are to be charged. These fees also apply to works conducted on private property, for member councils, or other councils and government agencies. Plant Hire HRCC only hires out plant with at least one operator (no dry hire) based on the hourly Weed Control Labour. All plant must be hired for a minimum of four hours (unless noted), which is timed from the time it leaves the depot to the time it returns.

4 hour minimum rate

Weed Harvester $ 771.20 Truxor $ 730.60 Chipper $ 328.05 5.3m Boat $ 182.05 Tinnie Boat $ 182.05 Spray Truck $ 171.65 Shore Conveyor $ 187.60 Hilux 4 x 4 $ 104.05

Herbicide The herbicide cost varies according to the chemical being used, and an additional 27% on-cost is applied to the purchase price of the chemical. Council Contribution Charge Member Councils are to be charged $189,673 +GST per Council for 2019/20.

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Other Fees and Charges

The following “Certificate” fees will be charged by Council in 2019/2020: Certificate Clause 28(2) Biosecurity Act 2015 Notices - $210 Cancellation Fee for Clause 28 Certificates - $30 Private Land Weed Inspection - $169/hr Sale of Chemical Council does not sell chemical.

Capital Works Projects In 2019/2020 Council will purchase and dispose the following items:

Asset Purchases 2019 - 2020

4 x double cab 4x4 Utility $195,000 2WD Small Vehicle $35,000 Rooftop Solar Installation $40,000

Asset Disposals 2019 - 2020

3 x Mazda BT-50 XT Utility $75,000 1 x Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 double cab $40,000 1 x Toyota Rukus $10,000

Council Budget 2019/20 The Bottom Line HRCC budget is set to aim for a deficit budget in 2019/20 (-$38,120). The budget has been designed to maintain existing HRCC employees and includes a $40,000 increase in membership contributions. Income The overall income is budgeted to decrease by $7,443 in 2019/20 even though the contributions are scheduled to increase. This is primarily due to the conclusion of a number of grant projects (20 Mill Trees, Roadside Vegetation). The expansion of the Landcare program would greatly assist in future grant project opportunities. Expenditure HRCC’s biggest expenditure item is staff. As the grant projects were labour intensive, the organisation will be budgeting for two less staff. This will mean the HRCC Traineeship Program will be on hold for the foreseeable future.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2017-21

Last Year 2017/18

This Year 2018/19

BUDGET Projection

ACTUALS FORECAST 2019/20 2020/21 INCOME Total Operating Income $ 1,530,852.00 $ 1,519,776.00 $ 1,446,778.35 $ 1,493,599.19 Total Capital Funding Income $ 119,156.00 $ 49,582.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 159,500.00 TOTAL INCOME $ 1,650,008.00 $ 1,569,358.00 $ 1,731,778.35 $ 1,653,099.19 EXPENDITURE Total Operating Expenses $ 1,547,074.00 $ 1,501,163.00 $ 1,476,468.93 $ 1,468,847.56 Total Capital Costs $ 119,156.00 $ 49,582.00 $ 285,000.00 $ 146,187.50 TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 1,666,230.00 $ 1,550,745.00 $ 1,761,468.93 $ 1,615,035.06 OVERALL BUDGET RESULT Operating -$ 16,222.00 $ 18,613.00 -$ 29,690.58 $ 24,751.63 Capital $ - $ - $ - $ 13,312.50 NET BUDGET RESULT -$ 16,222.00 $ 18,613.00 -$ 29,690.58 $ 38,064.13

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INCOME

Last Year 2017/18

This Year 2018/19 BUDGET Projection

ACTUALS FORECAST 2019/20 2020/21 User Charges & Fees External Contract Work $ 68,115 $ 58,000 $ 66,700 $ 60,000 Certificates $ 8,200 $ 1,200 $ 1,236 $ 1,261 Total User Charges & Fees $ 76,315 $ 59,200 $ 67,936 $ 61,261 Interest Interest on Investments $ 48,004 $ 48,000 $ 38,000 $ 39,710 Total Interest $ 48,004 $ 48,000 $ 38,000 $ 39,710 Other Revenues Leaseback Fees $ 20,403 $ 22,433 $ 20,000 $ 21,000 Government Traineeship Rebate $ - $ 12,000 ] $ 5,000 Gain on Plant sales $ 3,312 $ - $ - $ - Leases $ 11,500 $ 11,550 $ 12,128 Other $ 23,933 $ 17,304 $ 20,000 $ 80,000 Lead Agency WAP $ 90,000 $ 100,000 $ - $ - Total Other Revenues $ 137,648 $ 163,237 $ 51,550 $ 118,128 Operating Grants NSW DPI Aquatic Weed Control Program $ 94,757 $ 97,600 $ 97,600 $ 97,600 Local Landcare Coordinator $ 64,459 $ 51,000 $ 53,000 $ 53,000 20 Million Trees $ 45,000 $ 22,000 $ - $ - Crown Lands PRMFP $ 33,084 $ 33,000 $ 35,000 $ 27,000 LGNSW Roadside Vegetation $ 35,200 $ 8,800 NSW DPI Weed Action Program $ 310,320 $ 335,091 $ 345,000 $ 320,000 Total Grants (Operating) $ 582,820 $ 547,491 $ 530,600 $ 497,600

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Member Contributions Constituent Councils $ 686,065 $ 701,848 $ 758,692 $ 776,901 Total Contributions $ 686,065 $ 701,848 $ 758,692 $ 776,901 Total Operating Income $ 1,530,852 $ 1,519,776 $ 1,446,778 $ 1,493,599 Capital Funding Income Sale of Assets $ 78,909 $ 22,000 $ 125,000 $ 159,500 Transfer from Plant Reserve (Plant) $ 40,247 $ 120,000 $ - Transfer from Reserves - Furniture & Computers $ - $ - $ - Transfer from Reserves - Buildings & Depot $ 27,582 $ 40,000 $ - Total Capital Funding Income $ 119,156 $ 49,582 $ 285,000 $ 159,500 TOTAL INCOME $ 1,650,008 $ 1,569,358 $ 1,731,778 $ 1,653,099

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EXPENDITURE Last Year 2017/18

This Year 2018/19 BUDGET Projection

ACTUALS FORECAST 2019/20 2020/21 Employee Costs Salaries & Wages $ 923,102 $ 875,472 $ 894,633 $ 921,472 Superannuation $ 78,401 $ 75,298 $ 83,345 $ 85,845 Workers' Compensation $ 10,083 $ 13,110 $ 36,015 $ 37,095 Training $ 523 $ 8,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,600 Total Employee Costs $ 1,012,109 $ 971,880 $ 1,025,992 $ 1,057,012 Depreciation Depreciation (Plant) $ 66,129 $ 53,209 $ 53,209 $ 116,444 Depreciation (Non-Plant) $ 36,039 $ 33,541 $ 33,541 $ 30,422 Total Depreciation $ 102,168 $ 86,750 $ 86,750 $ 146,866 Other Expenses Chemicals $ 7,370 $ 7,552 $ 7,930 $ 8,326 Vehicle Fleet Costs $ 94,785 $ 96,000 Plant running $ 109,102 $ 29,102 $ 30,000 $ 99,832 Depot & General Expenses $ 47,278 $ 18,000 $ 16,000 $ 16,800 Uniforms PPE $ 9,333 $ 8,500 Cloud IPR Reporting $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,725 GIS System $ - $ 9,300 $ 9,000 $ 9,270 Landcare Exp. $ 64,459 $ 50,000 $ - Roadsides Vegetation Grant $ 3,300 20 Mil Trees Exp. $ 10,490 $ 22,000 $ - $ 22,000 Insurances $ 71,877 $ 72,000 Financial Auditing $ 18,396 $ 18,500 Administration expenses $ 129,297 $ 36,715 $ 32,000 $ 32,640

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Governance costs $ 64,801 $ 67,673 $ 69,297 $ 71,376 Total Other Expenses $ 432,797 $ 442,533 $ 363,727 $ 264,970 Total Operating Expenses $ 1,547,074 $ 1,501,163 $ 1,476,469 $ 1,468,848 Capital Costs Plant - Purchases $ 116,457 $ 30,000 $ 230,000 $ 270,000 Buildings & Depot - Purchases $ - $ 10,000 $ 50,000 $ 15,000 Furniture & Office Equipment $ 2,699 $ 9,582 $ 5,000 $ 2,000 Other - Truxor $ - $ - $ - Profit & Loss on Sale of Assets $ - $ - $ - -$ 140,813 Total Capital Costs $ 119,156 $ 49,582 $ 285,000 $ 146,188 TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 1,666,230 $ 1,550,745 $ 1,761,469 $ 1,615,035

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