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Management Plan 2011-2015Operations 2011-2012

Message from the Mayor Councillor Neville Castle

Council’s Strategic Plan for the Future of the Lithgow Region In 2007, Council adopted the Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future. Council’s commitment to long-term planning for a sustainable future for the Lithgow local government area has seen the development of a number of key corporate documents identified within the Strategic Plan. These documents include:

The Social Plan 2006-2011 The Cultural Plan 2008 – 2013 The Cultural Precinct Study The Crime Prevention Plan The Economic Development Strategy The Business and Retail Strategy The Wallerawang Industrial Park Study Draft Land Use Strategy Draft Open Space and Recreation Study Draft Lithgow Heritage Development Control Plan Study

The Draft Land Use Strategy, Draft Open Space and Recreation Study and Draft Lithgow Heritage Development Control Plan Study are key documents which have been developed and exhibited together to provide the community with an informed direction for future growth and development within the local government area. The Draft Land Use Strategy is a combined Land Use Issues Paper and Strategy. It explores the issues that currently face the Lithgow local government area and recommends a new planning approach to address these issues. This Strategy will set the directions and policy for settlement and land use management for the next 20 years in the Lithgow local government area. The Strategy will be implemented through the planning system, primarily through a new Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan, as well as Council’s other policy, regulatory and governance functions. The Draft Open Space and Recreation Study will provide a strategic framework for the provision and management of open space and recreational facilities for the next 10-20 years ensuring that Council responds to the changing needs of the community. The Draft Lithgow Heritage Development Control Plan Study sets out recommended controls which will maintain the character and integrity of the identified heritage conservation areas in Lithgow, Wallerawang, Portland, Rydal, Capertee, Little Hartley and Hartley Vale. The study seeks to retain core heritage values and places and provides a sound framework for new buildings, alterations and additions to take place that meet reasonable contemporary expectations. The study recognises the importance that the heritage of the Lithgow area has on the future growth and development of the area acknowledging that it is a distinguishing element which provides many small towns and areas with an important edge to attracting new residents, business and tourists alike.

Message from the Mayor Councillor Neville Castle

Council is also in the process of developing a Tourism Strategy and Ageing Strategy. These documents will reflect the needs of the community previously identified in the abovementioned documents and those relevant target groups affected by their implementation now and into the future. During 2011-2012 Council will be working closely with the community to develop a 10-year Community Strategic Plan. A review process has commenced to identify achievements over the past three years since the implementation of the Strategic Plan 2007. This process will include an audit of all strategies and plans to ensure that Council is on track and to provide feedback to the community. However, although Council is committed to long-term planning it is important to note that a coordinated and strategic approach must be taken to prioritise the needs of the community identified in all plans to ensure a sustainable future for the local government area. Councillor Neville Castle MAYOR

Executive Summary

From the General Manager,

Roger Bailey

Management Plan 2011-2015 3

Executive Summary The Management Plan is a document that is required by the Local Government Act 1993 to identify “the Council’s activities for at least the next four years; and the Council’s revenue policy for the next year”. The Management Plan 2011-2012 to 2014-2015 achieves these requirements and builds upon last year's Plan to incorporate the strategies from Council's Strategic Plan. The following provides a summary of Council's activities and revenue policy for 2011-2012.

Principal Activities

Community Provision and development of

information to the Community on Council’s business provided through a range of communications methods.

Financial Assistance to numerous community groups and organisations to assist with a project or activity.

Working with the Crime Prevention Committee to implement the identified actions in the Crime Prevention Plan.

Provision of efficient customer service from Council’s administration centre.

Support bushfire and emergency services.

Finalise and implement the Ageing Strategy.

Implement the Disability Action Plan. Develop a Master Plan for the Open

Space and Recreational Precinct in and around the Tony Luchetti Sportsground.

Undertake improvements to community recreation facilities including the upgrade of cricket practice wickets at Wallerawang, upgrading skate parks at Wallerawang and Portland and development of walkways and signage at Blast Furnace Park and Lake Pillans Wetland.

Replacement of the toilet block in Queen Elizabeth Park and improving the toilets in the Union Theatre.

Transport Continue to participate in the Bells

Line Expressway Group which aims to make the Bells Line M2 Extension a reality.

Convene the local Traffic Authority Local Committee.

Deliver a joint road safety program with the Roads and Traffic Authorty.

Glean and seal pavers in Main Street, Lithgow.

Gravel sheet rural unsealed roads Undertake major road upgrades to:

o Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels

o Cox’s River Road, Hartley o Cuthill Road and Rydal/Hampton

Road at Hampton o Glen Davis and Glen Alice Roads in

the Capertee Valley Undertake urban drainage works in

Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang and village drainage improvements in Rydal and Capertee.

Employment Implement the Economic Development

Strategy through conducting local business workshops, developing a creative industries cluster website and developing a program to ‘plug the leaks’ encouraging residents to buy local.

Implement the Retail Strategy through the Main Street Program.

Liaise with local businesses and employment agencies to identify skills gaps, and facilitate employment generation.

Hold the fifth Lithgow Flash Gift. Implement the Marketing and

Branding Strategy to improve Lithgow’s profile and support development.

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Conduct regular meetings with Council’s economic and tourism advisory committees, the Lithgow Business Association and others to develop employment options.

Operate the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre, including the continued implementation of tourist drives such as the Botanists and Tablelands Way and the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Drive.

Install new town entrance signs in Lithgow.

Develop professional corporate promotional and informational publications to keep the community informed of Council activities.

Continue the Council Banners Program to promote the diversity of the community and activities.

Completion of the Tourism Strategy.

Heritage Continue the Heritage Advisor

program to provide advice to residents on heritage planning and issues.

Implement the Heritage Development Control Plan Study through the identification of Conservation Areas and individual listings in the Principal LEP.

Investigate the establishment of a Local Heritage Committee.

Education Operation of the libraries and

enhancement of the Library collection. Provide financial assistance to each

local school for their annual presentation.

Lobby universities to establish a presence in the Local Government Area.

Pilot a home library service to housebound and isolated residents within the LGA.

Health Carry out of health inspections for

food premises, trade waste, septic tanks and water supplies.

Assist Sydney West Area Health Service to establish an oncology facility in the Lithgow area.

Upgrade the Vickers Street Pumping Station.

Undertake a water mains renewal program and upgrade reservoirs.

Undertake safety works to Farmers Creek Dam.

Environment Convene the Environmental Advisory

Committee to discuss matters relating to the environment.

Undertake on-site sewage management and trade waste activities to protect water quality throughout the Local Government Area.

Contribute to the Upper Macquarie County Council for noxious weeds management.

Commence preparation of a Flood Plain Risk Management Plan.

Undertake natural resource management planning and oversee environmental improvement projects such as weed reduction along Farmers Creek.

Extend the sewerage main to Corney Town in Lithgow.

Provide sewer overflow protection to infrastructure.

Commence the upgrade of the Portland Sewerage Treatment Plant which will include the replacement of the plant building.

Install remote surveillance cameras at rural landfills.

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Arts and Culture Undertake a Way-finding and Signage

Public Art Project for the Lithgow Cultural Precinct.

Provide financial assistance to Arts OutWest and the Portland Art Show.

Operate Eskbank House Museum. Continue to develop a Cultural

Industries Network Conduct Australia Day activities.

Youth Hold youth forums throughout the year to

focus on youth issues and provide an opportunity for participation in civic processes and youth development.

Growth Continue to progress the preparation

of the comprehensive Lithgow Land Use Strategy to inform the development of the Local Environmental Plan which will guide development in the Local Government Area.

Upgrade Council’s Automated Planning Certificate System in line with the gazettal of the Principal LEP.

Provision of Council's assessment services for development.

Finalise and implement the Comprehensive Development Control Plan to support the Local Environmental Plan.

Implement the development contributions system for section 94 contributions.

Governance and Administration Services Provision of support and training to

Councillors. Fulfil Council's statutory planning and

reporting requirements, including the preparation of a Delivery Program 2012/13 to 2015/16, Operational Plan for 2012/13, the annual report for 2010/11 and quarterly performance reports on the progress of

achievements for this Management Plan and the provision of a budget review statement. The annual and quarterly reports will be presented to Council meetings and will be available on Council's website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au.

Manage and report on Council’s finances.

Continue Council's participation in the activities of the Central Tablelands Alliance and CENTROC.

Implement the Workforce Plan 2011/12 – 2014/15.

Provide employees of the Council with appropriate training to enhance skills and knowledge, and a safe and healthy workplace.

Continue of the development of the Corporate Strategic Plan and integrated planning framework.

In conclusion, it is pleasing to prepare this Management Plan which proposes to build upon the significant amount of on-the-ground improvements which Council has undertaken in 2010/11, whilst delivering a result which improves Council’s financial position. I look forward to working with staff and the community in achieving the activities, initiatives and works as outlined in this Plan. Roger Bailey GENERAL MANAGER

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Salaries22%

Loans3%

Materials & Services

63%

Donations1%

Dep'n10%

Energy1%

Revenue Policy – A summary of the Revenue Policy is provided in the following:

2010/11 Estimated Budget

2010/11 Estimated Budget $’000Revenue $66,461Expenditure $66,461Balanced Result $0

Allocation of Cash: Income

Expenditure Rates

59%Fees & Charges15%

Interest 3%

Grants18%

Loans Raised 5%

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Lithgow City Council plays an important role in the community by undertaking a wide range of activities and works on behalf of residents and visitors. To inform the community of these planned activities and works, the Council each year prepares a combined four year Management Plan and annual Operations Plan. The Plan provides details of how Council will fund proposed activities and how Council will measure its performance. The combined Draft Management Plan 2011/12 – 2014/15 and Draft Operations Plan 2011/12 has been prepared and details Council’s activities for the next 4 years and the Revenue Policy for 2011/12. It incorporates the strategies of Council’s Strategic Plan for the four year period identifying those activities which are operational (recurrent or annual) activities or capital works and new initiatives to be undertaken.

General Rates The Minister for Local Government, under the rate pegging legislation, has allowed general fund to increase by 2.8% for 2011/2012. The rate pegging limit has been reflected in the Draft Management Plan and will provide additional income of $294,299 on the General rate income in 2010/11. As required by Local Government regulations the ‘farmland’ and ‘intensive use’ farmland remain the lowest rate in the dollar.

Special Parking Rate The special parking rate which is levied on properties within the designated area of Lithgow remains unchanged at 0.00839 cents in the dollar ($) calculated on the valuation of an individual property.

Annual Charges Annual charges for sewage, water and waste have been reviewed in light of upcoming major capital improvements and the following changes are proposed:

Waste Charges Type of Service Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 317.00 2,549,314 Second Bin Medical Waste/Large Family

317.00 2,219

Business 317.00 197,808 Non Rateable 317.00 70,057 Unoccupied Urban 119.00 79,968 Rural 76.50 179,469 Total Estimated Yield

3.078.835

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Water Residential The residential water Access charge will decrease by $40 to $145. The Water usage charge for the first 250kl will increase from $1.81 to $2.40 and for

water used in excess of 250kl the charge will be increased from $2.61 to $3.60. This will allow the Lithgow local government area to progress water charges in compliance with the NSW Best Practice Guidelines.

Water Business Business Access Charges will increase depending on the size of the meter servicing the

property. Water Access Charge will be $585.00 for a 20mm water meter. $775.00 for a 50mm

meter, $880.00 for a 100mm meter or a 200mm meter. Water usage charge for business properties will incur a flat rate of $2.76 per kl for all

water used.

Water Availability Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 145 1,114,035 Less write-off pension rebate -168,392 Business (main size): 200mm 880 880 100mm 880 23,760 50mm 775 59,675 20mm 585 239,850 Total Estimated Yield 1,269,808 The following water usage charges will be levied to all properties using Council's reticulated water supply system:

Water Usage Charges Kilolitres Used Charge

($) 0 – 250 Residential 2.40 / kl 250+ Residential 3.60 / kl All business – Flat rate 2.76 / kl

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Waste Waste charges increase by $20.00 from $297.00 to $317.00 for residential and business

properties.


($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 317.00 2,549,314Second Bin Medical Waste/Large Family

317.00 2,219

Business 317.00 197,808Non Rateable 317.00 70,057Unoccupied Urban 119.00 79,968Rural 76.50 179,469 Total Estimated Yield 3.078.835

Sewerage Residential and Business Council has over past years committed to spend approximately $30million in the upgrade of the Lithgow and Wallerawang Sewerage Treatment Plants in the past and coming years for this to happen, hard financial decisions with regard to sewerage charges need to be made. Plans are also being made to upgrade the Portland Sewerage Treatment Plant in future years and for this reason the following access and user charges are proposed for 2011/12:

Sewerage Access charge for residential properties will increase by $50.00 from $381.00

to $431.00. Sewerage Access charge for business increases and depends on the size of the meter

servicing the property. Sewerage usage charge will increase by $55.00 from $191.00 to $246.00 for residential

properties and $1.23 per kl will be charged on business properties charged in the majority of cases on 95% of water used.

Sewerage Access Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 431 3,060,100 Less write-off pension rebate -169,750 Business (main size): 200mm 880 880 100mm 880 17,600 50mm 775 44,950 20mm 585 205,335 Total Estimated Yield 268,765 The following sewerage usage charges will be levied to all properties using Council's reticulated sewerage system:

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Sewerage Usage Charges Type Charge

($) Residential 246 Business (95% of water usage) 1.23

Stormwater Charges There is no proposed increase to the residential stormwater levy which will remain at $25.00 per residential assessment, $12.50 per strata unit and $25.00 per 350 sq metres or part thereof for businesses with a cap on business properties of $1,500.00. Income raised from the stormwater charge is allocated to both capital and recurrent projects relating to new or additional stormwater management services such as the: Construction & maintenance of drainage systems, pipes basins & waterways Stormwater treatment Stormwater reuse projects Stormwater pollution education campaigns Inspection of commercial & industrial premises for stormwater pollution prevention Stormwater pollution incidents Water quality Flood management Stormwater Management

Stormwater Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 25.00 150,225 Strata Unit (Residential) 12.50 1,087 Business 25.00 per 350sq metres

($1,500 Cap) 88,325

Total Estimated Yield 239,637

Septic Tank Charges Following a review and public consultation process during 2010, Council adopted a revised Onsite Wastewater Strategy in November 2010. Under the revised Strategy, all on-site sewage management systems will be allocated a risk rating according to their type, location and proximity to waterway and property boundaries as follows. This risk rating may be altered where an inspection reveals additional risk factors: High Risk Systems Septic Systems located within 100 metres of a permanent watercourse or within 12 metres of a property boundary or another residential dwelling. Septic Systems located on commercial properties including cabins, caravan parks, B&Bs, hotels, mines etcetera.

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High risk systems will be given a six (6) year Approval to Operate and will be inspected every two (2) years. Medium Risk Systems Septic Systems on land 5 hectares and less in size. Medium risk systems will be given a six (6) year Approval to Operate and will be inspected every five (5) years. Low Risk Systems Septic systems located on rural land greater than 5 hectares provided they are not located within 100 metres of a permanent watercourse or within 12 metres of a property boundary or another residential dwelling. All Aerated Wastewater systems (AWTS) Low risk systems will be given a ten (10) year approval to Operate and inspected every ten (10) years. There will be no Approval to Operate charges for Aerated Wastewater Systems (AWTS).

Table of Contents


Executive Summary 3 Principal Activities 3 Revenue Policy – 6

Overarching Vision 14 Vision Statements 14

Introducing Integrated Planning and Reporting 15 Reading the Management Plan 17

The Lithgow Local Government Area 20 Introduction 21

Aboriginal Heritage 21 How does Council Work? 22

Role of councillors 22 Council meetings 22 Community Engagement 22

Participation in Decisions 23 Section 355 Committees 23

Monitoring organisational performance 24 1. Community 25

2011-2015 Program of Works for Community 26 2011/12 Financial Assistance – Community 36

2. Transport 37 2011-2015 Program of Works for Transport 38

3. Employment 42 2011-2015 Program of Works for Employment 43 2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Employment 48

4. Heritage 49 2011-2015 Program of Works for Heritage 49

5. Education 51 2011-2015 Program of Works for Education 52 2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Education 54

6. Health 55 2011-2015 Program of Works for Health 56

7. Environment 59 2011-2015 Program of Works for Environment 60 2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Environment 66

8. Arts and Culture 67 2011-2015 Program of Works for Arts and Culture 67 2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Arts & Culture 69

9. Youth 70 2011-2015 Program of Works for Youth 70

10. Growth 71 2011-2015 Program of Works for Growth 72

11. Governance and Administration Services 75 2011-2015 Program of Works for Governance and Administration 76

Our Organisation 85 Estimate of Council's Income & Expenditure 90 Ordinary Rates 97 Special Rates 97 Charges 99

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Proposed Borrowings 102 Pricing Methodology for Goods and Services Provided by Council 103 Fees 103 Appendix 1 - Actions from Council Plans and Strategies 104

Vision Statements


Overarching Vision The overarching vision was developed in collaboration with the community and adopted by Council at its Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting of 3 October 2006 for the Strategic Plan (Minute No. 06-315). It sets a vision for the next 10 to 20 years for the Local Government Area and is therefore appropriate that it be incorporated into the Management Plan. The overarching vision statement is:

“A centre of Regional excellence that:

Encourages community growth and development

Contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community

and economy for present and future generations.”

Vision Statements The vision statements were also developed in collaboration with the community and adopted by Council at its Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting of 3 October 2006 for the Strategic Plan (Minute No. 06-315), except the vision statement for governance and administration services which has been developed by Council. These vision statements represent the principal activity areas for this Management Plan. Progress in each of these principal activity areas is crucial if Council is to contribute to the realisation of the above vision. The vision statements and principal Activity areas are:

Vision Statements Principal Activity Area Vision Statement Community We retain, respect and strengthen both our overall sense of community,

and the unique linked communities of groups, rural areas, villages and towns that make up the Lithgow LGA.

Transport Providing a choice of effective public and private transport options for those who live, work and visit our community.

Employment Developing and embracing diverse job opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Heritage Celebrating, protecting and sustaining our unique industrial and natural heritage, its cultural landscapes and its built heritage.

Education Progressing to a “learning city of excellence” with a broad range of formal and non-formal education services.

Health Creating a healthy community providing opportunities and facilities for a healthy lifestyle.

Environment Balancing, protecting and enhancing our diverse environmental elements, both natural and built, for the enjoyment and support of both current and future generations.

Arts and Culture Supporting, celebrating and expanding a diversity of cultural and creative adventures that explore and discover the richness in our society.

Youth Providing suitable entertainment and recreational facilities; education and employment opportunities and lifestyle choices for our valuable community of young people.

Growth Providing for sustainable and planned growth, while enhancing the existing rural and village identity.

Governance and Administration Services

Developing community confidence in the organisation by the way it is directed, controlled and managed.

Strategic Direction


Introducing Integrated Planning and Reporting

In 2011-2012 Council is continuing to move towards the implementation of an Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework is based on a perpetual planning cycle which encourages an inclusive and transparent approach to the development of a sustainable local government area and responsible civic leadership.

Range of 5-10 Year Plans

Community Engagement

10 Year Community Strategic Plan

Delivery Program and Operational Plan(4 Years and 1 Year components)

Reporting(Quarterly, Annual)

Performance Targets and Annual Project (Work) Plans

Land Use Strategy

Local Environmental Plan

Development Control Plan/s

Resource StrategyLong-Term Financial PlanAsset Management Plan

Workforce Plan

Reading this Document


Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future The Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future is Council’s first step towards an integrated planning and reporting framework. The plan was developed following an extensive consultation process with councillors and the local community. It reflects Council’s and the community’s vision for the future of the Lithgow across 10 Key Principal Activity areas:

Community Transport Employment Heritage Education Health Environment Arts and Culture Youth Growth

The Strategic Plan is a 10-year plan which is delivered through short-term strategies and actions outlined in each Management Plan. Recent changes to the Local Government Act requires all NSW Council’s to have in place by June 2012 a new Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. To do this, during 2010-2011 Council commenced a review of the current Strategic Plan to identify gaps and achievements over the past three-years. We will be working closely with the community during 2011-2012 to develop a 10-year Community Strategic Plan which will ensure the sustainability of the local government area into the future. The Integrated Planning and Reporting framework includes a number of changes to Councils reporting process. In 2010-2011 Council commenced this process by extending the Management Plan from three years to four, with the annual recurrent program included.

Setting Council’s Strategic Direction

The Management Plan 2011-2015 sets Councils strategic direction for the next four years and is combined with the Operations Plan 2011-2012. It has been designed to meet certain legislative requirements, communicate Council’s vision for the future of the Lithgow local government area and translate the Strategic Plan 2007 – Our Place, Our Future and other corporate documents into actions. It is a critical planning tool which:

Highlights the issues of most concern to the Council and the Community. Identifies how Council will respond to areas of greatest need by identifying specific

tasks and projects. Sets targets by which performance can be measured – Quarterly and Annually. Is a ‘living document’ constantly subject to review through Council’s Quarterly

reporting process.

This year we have refined the process further by combining the Annual Operational (recurrent) Program with the Capital Works and New Initiatives. The combining of the Operations Plan component with the Capital Works and New Initiatives not only provides a transparent insight into Council’s decision making processes and operations for 2011/12, but also links all programs and works activities with the Strategic Plan 2007. There are eleven principal activity areas which identify the actions Council will undertake over the four year period. These were identified by the community during the development of the



Strategic Plan 2007. They are reported in the Management Plan 2011-2015 and Operations Plan 2011 – 2012 in the following structure:

Principal Activity Structure Heading Definition Principal Activity Area A key theme area developed during community

consultation for the Strategic Plan. Statement of Intent The vision statement that the community

developed during consultation and which Council adopted for the Strategic Plan.

Note: Council developed the statement of intent for governance and administration services. Strategies Broad directions which are presented in the

Strategic Plan and assist in the achievement of the statement of intent.

Budget for Principal Activity A summary of the capital/new initiatives and recurrent net budget. Note: A negative means a surplus budget.

Program of Works for 2011-2015 The program of works includes the Operational Plan for 2011-2012 which consists of Councils day to day activities or recurrent programs and the Capital Works and New Initiatives for 2011-2105.

2011-2012 Financial Assistance A list of successful groups who will receive funding from Council's Financial Assistance Program during 2011- 2012.

Reading the Management Plan The new format includes a four-year Management Plan for the 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 financial years and an Operational Plan for 2011-12. In previous Management Plans, Council has separated the Operational (recurrent or annual) Programs and the Capital Programs. However, to make the document more workable for Council Officers and easier to read for the community, the two areas have been merged into one.

Reading the Program of Works Tables (Left to Right) Column Heading Definition Strategic Objective Identifies the strategic objective of Council over the four-year

period. Strategic Plan Links Identifies the strategies within the 2007 Strategic Plan that will

be met by achievement of the Actions/Performance Indicator Program Identifies the outcomes required to meet the strategic objective Actions/Performance Indicators

Identifies the activity to be undertaken or performance measure required to meet the Strategic Objective

Estimated Cost of Operational Programs.

In the budget operational programs are identified as program elements with a total $ figure for example Recreation - $xxxx. Within the Principal Activity Areas Significant Operational areas of expenditure above $10,000 have been identified.

Cost of Capital Programs Identifies the budgeted cost of Capital Programs for the specified timeframe of the program.

Timeframe Operational or recurrent programs are identified as Annual. These programs form Councils day-to-day



operations. Capital programs are identified by a timeframe within

the four-year period of the Management Plan. Responsible Department Identifies the lead department for implementing the

Actions/Performance Indicators.

The Revenue Policy details the budget, rates and Fees and Charges for 2011-2012. The Fees and Charges are reported as a separate document.

Revenue Policy Structure Heading Definition Estimate of Council's Income and Expenditure An estimate of Council's income and expenditure

for the years 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013- 2014 and 2014-2015.

Ordinary Rates Lists the residential, farmland, business and mining rate to be levied in 2011-2012

Special Rate Lists the parking rate to be levied on properties within the designated area for 2011-2012.

Charges Lists the sewerage, stormwater, waste and water charges for 2011-2012.

Borrowings Identifies the projects to be funded by loan and to what amount for 2011-2012.

Fees Lists fees to be charged in 2011-2012.

In addition, the Plan contains appendices which provide further details on the information already provided in the principal activity areas and/or revenue policy. The purpose of the appendices is provided in the following:

Appendices Appendix Purpose 1 – Actions from Council Plans and Strategies Identifies activities which have come directly from

Council’s Plans and Strategies developed in consultation with the community. The table provides a cross reference between the relevant plans and the Management Plan and Operations Plan.

The Plan also uses the following terminology:

Terminology Term Definition

Strategic Plan A plan which guides the direction for the Local Government Area over the next 10 to 20 years.

Management Plan A plan which details Council's activities for at least the next 4 years and the revenue policy for the next year.

Operational Plan A plan which details all activities, in particular, the components of an activity, its budget, the timing and key performance indicators for a financial year.

Quarterly Report A report after the end of each quarter that details the extent to which the performance targets in the management plan have been achieved during that quarter and also includes a budget review statement that shows a



revised estimate of the income and expenditure for that year.

Annual Report A report as to Council's achievements with respect to the objectives and performance targets set out in its management plan for that year.

Social Plan A plan which describes the community, its key issues and provides actions to address the key issues.

Economic Development Strategy

A plan which describes economic development of the area, its key issues, and provides actions to address the key issues.

Cultural Plan A plan which describes the community, its key issues and provides actions to address the key issues.

Cultural Precinct Study A study which provides a direction for the development of a Cultural Precinct in Lithgow from Bridge Street to Inch Street including the top of Main Street.

Crime Prevention Plan A plan which describes the community, its key issues and provides actions to address the key issues.

State of the Environment Report

A report as to the state of the environment in the Local Government Area, in particular, the environmental sectors of land, air, water, biodiversity, waste, noise and heritage.

Community Lands Plans of Management

Plans which provide a direction for the management of community owned land within the local government area.

Council Division and Department Titles

Executive

Community and Strategy

Environment and Development

Operations

Divisions

Community and Culture

Development

Environment

Finance

Information Technology

Organisational Development

Parks and Gardens

Policy and Planning

Roads

Tourism

Water and Wastewater

About Lithgow


The Lithgow Local Government Area

About Lithgow


Introduction

The Lithgow local government area covers approximately 4,551km2, extending from; Capertee in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Hampton-Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. With an overall population of 19,756, the main settlement areas are Lithgow with 11,298 people and Portland and Wallerawang with populations of 1,882 and 1,906 respectively (ABS Census of Population and Housing 2006). The villages of Capertee, Cullen Bullen, Tarana and Rydal all have populations of <250. The local government area is also inclusive of the rural communities of:

Ben Bullen Bogee Clarence Dargan Glen Davis Glen Alice Good Forest Hartley Hampton Kanimbla Lidsdale Lowther Marrangaroo Newnes Palmers Oakey Sodwalls

Aboriginal Heritage The Lithgow local government area lies almost wholly within the Wiradjuri Aboriginal nation, with the Gundungurra nation situated to the south and the Darug nation to the east.

How council works


How does Council Work?

Role of councillors The Lithgow local government area is represented by nine councillors elected in September 2008 for a four-year term of office. Our Councillors as of 1 July 2011 are: Councillor Neville Castle, Mayor Councillor Wayne Marshall, Deputy Mayor Councillor Col Hunter Councillor Grahame Danaher Councillor Howard Fisher Councillor Joe McGinnes Councillor Martin Ticehurst Councillor Ray Thompson Councillor Wayne McAndrew Elections are held every year by the Councillors in September for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Council meetings

Council meets every three weeks on a Monday, in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow to consider matters requiring a decision by Council.

Council meetings are open to the public except on occasion when there is a discussion of confidential items such as sensitive legal or commercial matters.

Business Papers are available on the Friday before each Council meeting at Council’s Customer Service Centre and on the website at www.council.lithgow.nsw.gov.au

Community Engagement

Council is required by legislation to consult widely with the community. Lithgow Council does this by actively working to extend and strengthen channels of communication with the community. By strengthening our community involvement in decision making and in the delivery of programs and projects we are working to build a better community and increase the sustainability of the area.

A number of strategies are employed to involve the community in decision-making and in the delivery of programs and projects.

During 2009/10 we have worked closely with the community to develop a number of key strategic plans through public forums, reference groups and surveys. Prioritised actions and activities from these documents have been included in the Management Plan.

Council engages with the community using a variety of ways including:

How council works


On-site community meetings Engagement in program and project-specific working groups such as the current

Ageing Committee formed to develop an Ageing Strategy for the area Provide open access to key planning document through Council’s website, libraries

and the Customer Service Centre. Distribution of ‘Council Connections’, Council’s quarterly newsletter Undertake surveys to gauge community satisfaction and to enable emerging issues to

be discussed. Hold community information sessions to inform the community of the annual

Management Plan process and invite feedback. Enable the community to participate through being a member of Council’s Advisory

Committees. Media releases distributed via – local and regional press, Council Column, Council

Connections and Council’s website. Information sheets, flyers and pamphlets are developed on a range of topics and are

available from the Council Administration Centre, Libraries and on Council’s website.

The Mayor, General Manager and other authorised staff also meet regularly with representatives of industry, community organisations and interested groups to stay abreast of current concerns and obtain feedback on Council’s performance.

Participation in Decisions

Residents have the opportunity to address the Council at each council meeting as part of the Public Forum. This may include any matter listed for discussion at the meeting, or any other matter with the permission of the Mayor.

Council’s decisions are implemented by Council’s staff under the leadership and direction of the General Manager.

Section 355 Committees

Council has a number of committees made up of Councillors, Council Officers and members of the community who act in an official capacity on behalf of council within the confines of the charter of the committee. Advisory committees provide advice to Council on specific subjects such as environmental or youth issues. Management Committees, manage a particular property on behalf of Council providing updates and advice on maintenance issues for budget considerations.

In addition to this Council appoints or convenes temporary working parties that assist in the development of short term projects, providing professional advice and community input. Council currently has a team of health professionals, interested citizens, seniors groups and not for profit organisations assisting in the development of the Ageing Strategy.

How council works


Monitoring organisational performance

Lithgow City Council’s performance is monitored through quarterly reviews of the Management Plan. The Annual Budget is presented to Council for comment and adoption. The Quarterly Report to Council includes:

Progress reports on the key objectives set out in the Management Plan. Progress towards achievements of performance goals. Progress of current programs and projects. Financial performance compared to the budget.

Principal Activity Areas


1. Community Statement of Intent We retain, respect and strengthen both our overall sense of community, and the unique linked communities of groups, rural areas, villages and towns that make up the Lithgow LGA.

Strategies C1 - Modelling the population and assessing its needs.

C2 - Protecting and enhancing areas of unique qualities and character.

C3 - Encouraging equitable access to services and facilities which meet the needs of the community.

C4 - Determining and prioritising the recreational needs of the community and explore funding options.

C5 - Encouraging community involvement in recreational activities and the use of facilities.

C6 - Providing support to community organisations to improve their ability to plan and deliver recreational activities.

C7 - Ensuring adequate open space is provided throughout towns and villages.

C8 - Improving the quality of open space and recreational facilities.

C9 - Providing a range of housing opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the community.

C10 - Facilitating a safe community.



Operational Budget for Community $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 10,617 10,908 11,229 11,554 Income -5,231 -5,279 -5,433 -5,586 RESULT 5,386 5,629 5,796 5,967

Note: In the Principal Activity Area of Community, Council expects to spend $10,617,000 in the coming year on operational programs.

Significant budget items within a project element are identified under “Significant Operational Programs”.

Capital Budget for Community $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 2,161 1,445 1,658 1,795 Income -415 0 0 0 RESULT 1,746 1,445 1,658 1,795

2011-2015 Program of Works for Community

Strategic Objective Strategic

Plan Links Program Actions/Performance

Indicators Estimated

Cost of Operational

Program

Cost of Capital Programs

Timeframe Responsible Department

Cemeteries Monitor and report on number of complaints received in comparison to 2010/11.

Annual Operations To provide a respectful cemetery service.

C3, HR1, E3 Maintain and operate cemeteries at: Capertee Cullen Bullen Dark Corner Glen Alice Hartley Lithgow (3 Cemeteries) Lowther Meadow Flat Palmers Oakey Portland Rydal Wallerawang

Ensure cemetery grounds are maintained

Annual Operations



Strategic Objective Strategic Plan Links

Program Actions/Performance Indicators

Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Portland – Tree removal Portland – Drainage Capertee – Tree

removal Wallerawang – Fencing Rydal Fencing

$25,000 2011-2012

Capertee – Fencing Wallerawang – Internal

Roads

$10,000 2012-2013

Rydal – fencing Portland – Fencing Portland – Trees

$28,000 2013-2014

Implement 10-year Cemetery Improvements Program

Lithgow – Fencing $20,000 2014-2015

Operations

Community Buildings and Structures Buildings and structures are cleaned to an acceptable standard and within budget.

Civic Ballroom $8,000

Clean community buildings and structures

Public Halls $59,000

Annual Operations

Queen Elizabeth Park, Lithgow – Replace existing toilet

$150,000 2011-2012

Queen Elizabeth Park, Lithgow – Construct new toilets – southern end.

$110,000 2012-2013

Implement 10-year program for toilet and facilities improvement in recreation areas.

New public toilets – Lithgow CBD

$150,000 2013-2014

Development

Crystal Theatre, Portland – Building improvements

$20,000 $500.000

2011-2012 2014-2015

Wallerawang Memorial Hall –improvements to foyer area and toilets.

$80,000 2011-2014

Wallerawang Oval – Paint buildings

$10,000 2012-2013

Hermitage Hall, Lithgow – Provide external cladding

$10,000 2012-2013

Development

To maintain clean and safe community buildings in a cost effective manner.

C3, HR1

Implement 10-year program building improvements

Lithgow Learning Centre – Painting

$20,000 2013-2014 Development Operations





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Place funds into reserve for building improvements to:

Union Theatre, Lithgow - Toilets

$165,416 2011-2012

Meadow Flat Hall $10,000 2011-2012 Kremer Park, Portland –

Replace Grandstand $100,000 2013-2015

Development Finance

Eskbank House Museum – Installation of heating

$20,000 2011-2012

School of Arts Building, Portland – Access improvements

$10,000 2011-2012

Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Round 3

South Littleton Hall improvements to amenities

$15,000 2011-2012

Operations

Hold meetings of hall and theatre advisory/management committees in accordance with the Terms of Reference: Meadow Flat Union Theatre Crystal Theatre Civic Ballroom

Meetings held in accordance with the terms of reference.

Annual Policy and Planning Development Operations

Operate the Union Theatre, Wallerawang Memorial Hall and Civic Ballroom

Increase usage compared to 2010/11

Annual Finance

Lithgow Golf Club – Veranda works – heritage – eastern side

$15,000 2012-2013

Wallerawang Memorial Hall – Doors and Security

$20,000 2013-2014

Family History Society, Tank Street, Lithgow – Roofing

$15,000 2011-2012

Red Cross Hall, Main Street, Lithgow – Roof, drainage and painting

$50,000 2012-2013

Hermitage Hall, Lithgow – Heating

$10,000 2013-2014

Vale of Clwydd hall, Lithgow $10,000 2013-2014

Operations

$10,000 2011-2012 $10,000 2012-2013

To manage those community halls and theatres with advisory/management committees in conjunction with the community.

C3, C10, HR1

Implement Special Rate Variation – Four-year works program 2010/11 – 2013/14

General asset building maintenance

$15,000 2013-2014

Development





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Community Information Produce and deliver to residents Council Connections Newsletters

An edition delivered to residents in September, December, March and June

Annual Executive Policy and Planning

Provide information through Council’s and the Mayor’s Column in the Lithgow Mercury

Weekly Council Columns printed Monthly Mayors Columns printed

Annual Executive

Produce media releases Media releases produced weekly with 60% published

Annual Executive

Provide information through the Mayor’s radio spot on local and regional radio

Number of aired radio segments Annual Executive

To disseminate concise and effective information to the community about Council’s programs, policies and activities

C5, ED2, C5, ED2, A/C1, Y1

Maintain Councils website The website accurately reflects Council’s programs, policies and activities of the time.

Annual Information Technology

Provide community information on the Cook Street Plaza noticeboard and in branch libraries

Noticeboards updated weekly Annual Community and Culture

To provide information about community activities and facilit6ies

C5, ED2, A/C1, Y1

Provide a Community Services Guide online

Online Community Guide is established and maintained

Annual Community and Culture Information Technology

Complaints referred to contractor on the day received if a working day.

$25,100 Annual Community and Culture

Work with the contractor to improve response times and equipment maintenance to reduce the number of complaints received.

Annual Community and Culture

To provide access to television

C5 Maintain the Federally funded Blackspot television transmission equipment

Provide advice to the community on digital TV Upgrade Program


Community Planning To implement the Social Plan 2006-2011

Consider Social Plan actions in Council’s Strategic Planning instruments

Priority items included in 2011-2015 Management Plan and






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



2011-2012 Operations Plan. See appendix 1 for Social Plan Actions list. Incorporate Social Planning issues and actions into the Community Strategic Plan

In-house Annual Policy and Planning

Implement the Disability Action Plan Actions included within Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.

2011-2012 Community and Culture Operations

Implement the Ageing Strategy Inclusion of priority actions in Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans

$85,000 $10,000 Annual Community and Culture

To plan for projected changes to community structure and demographics

C1

Undertake the preparation of a Housing Strategy

Housing Strategy developed and adopted by Council

$80,000 2013-2014 Policy and Planning

Community Support Regular attendance by the Community Development Officer at meetings of: Lithgow Interagency Child Protection

Interagency Multicultural

Interagency Lithgow and Portland

Men’s Sheds Youth Services Network.

Annual Participate in the following community groups and activities: Community Services Interagency Domestic Violence Liaison Committee Lithgow Child Protection Agency Lithgow Multicultural Interagency

Conduct International Womens Day activities with the Domestic Violence Liaison Committee

$1,000 March 2012


To support the activities of community groups and organisations

C6, A/C1

Provide and promote Council’s Financial Assistance Program

Program advertised and submissions received in April and November. Number of submissions received and amount funded.

$147,900 November 2011 and April 2012






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Request completed within budget. Youth Week

Australia Day $15,000

Provide support and coordinate special community events.

Lithgow Flash Gift $10,000

Annual Tourism Community and Culture

Provide support to Lithgow Men’s Shed to undertake South Littleton Hall renovation project.

Regular attendance by the Community Development Officer at Lithgow Men’s Shed Meetings.

Renovations completed.

$50,000 2011-2012 Community and Culture

Provide support to ongoing operations of Portland Men’s Shed

Regular attendance by the Community Development Officer at Portland Men’s Shed Meetings.


Companion Animals Maintain animal control in accordance with legislation and policy in relation to: Number of animals impounded Number of animals returned to

owners Number of animals destroyed Number of animals sold Compared to 2010/11 Statistics Maintain the companion animals

register.

Record statistics and undertake comparative trend analysis. Provide updated statistical analysis to Council Update the companion animals register.

Annual Environment To provide for the effective and responsible care and management of companion animals

C10, ED2

Maintain the Lithgow Pound to improve security and ensure the comfort of animals

Daily feeding and exercise of animals and cleaning of the Pound.

Development of a long-term replacement strategy.

Undertake routine building maintenance and ensure security

$20,000

$28,000 2011-2015 Environment





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



systems are up-to-date

Undertake community education on the care of and responsibility of companion animals to reduce number of un-microchipped and un-registered animals impounded.

Implement Community Education Strategy Action Plan

Annual Environment

Crime Prevention Maintain street lighting Complaints referred to Integral

on the day received if a working day.

Annual Operations

Participate in the Police Community Safety Precinct meetings and the Lithgow Correction Centre Community Consultative Committee.

Regular attendance at meetings by Mayor and General Manager.

Annual Executive

Participate in the Local Liquor Accord Attend meetings regularly Annual Community and Culture

Implement key actions from the Crime Prevention Plan

Crime Prevention Plan Committee to meet six weekly.

Priority crime prevention strategies in relation to assault, and harassment implemented.

Inclusion of priority actions in Council’s Delivery and Operations Plans.


To promote a safe community.

C10

Remove graffiti from public places and liaise with Police

All graffiti removed within 5 working days

Annual Operations

Install Security Cameras in the Lithgow CBD.

Security cameras installed at the Eskbank Street Taxi Rank, Western end of Main Street, Lithgow and at the Union Theatre, Lithgow.

$30,000 2011-2012 and 2013-2015

Development

Customer Service To provide an effective Operate the one stop customer service Internal and external customer Annual Finance





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



counter including: Works requests Bookings for community facilities Cashiering Certificate production Customer enquiries Daily mail and accounts Maintaining registers Registering of development applications, construction certificates and complying development applications.

feedback Completion of all certificates in 14 days Register all applications in 2 days. Daily balancing cashiering transactions Daily mail and monthly balancing. Daily maintenance of registers.

and efficient customer service

Provide responses to correspondence. A response provide within 14 days for written correspondence.

Annual Finance

Emergency Services Participate in emergency services committees including the Bushfire Advisory Committee and Local Emergency Management Committee in accordance with their terms of reference.

Attend meetings regularly Annual Operations To plan and assist for emergencies

Provide annual and discretionary contributions to the NSW Rural Fire Service and fulfil responsibilities under the Memorandum of Understanding

Contributions made and all responsibilities of the Memorandum of Understanding fulfilled.

Annual Operations

Private Works To undertake private works on request.

To provide quotations and/or undertake private works.

A profit is made, in accordance with Council’s Work at Owners Cost Policy, on private works and the customer is satisfied with the work.

Annual Operations

Recreation Facilities Implement the recommendations through Council Policy, Delivery Plan, Operations Plan and Land Use Planning instruments.

Annual Policy and Planning

To deliver to the community a coordinated and well managed system of open space complimented by sporting and recreational

C7, HR1, A/C1, G6

Implement the Open space and Recreational Needs Study

Prepare master plan of major open space recreational precinct






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



in and around Tony Luchetti Sportsground including: Farmers Creek Aquatic Centre Watsford, Conran,

Glanmire and Marjorie Jackson Ovals.

Basketball Stadium Skatepark. Site specific Community/Crown Lands Plans of Management are prepared in accordance with all relevant legislation, results of community and stakeholder engagement and sustainability principles.

$60,000 Continue preparation of Community/Crown Lands Plans of Management in accordance with the 2011 adopted priority program

A Generic Community Lands Plan of Management is prepared for all public land.

In-house

2011-2012 Policy and Planning

Continue to review development options for an Indoor Aquatic Centre

Aquatic Centre Advisory Committee meetings held on regular occasions.

Annual Operations

Upgrade Skatepark at Portland – new equipment

$10,000 2011-2012 Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Round 3

Upgrade Skatepark at Wallerawang – new equipment

$10,000 2011-2012

Operations

facilities to meet a full range of recreational needs.

Develop Hassans Walls Reserve Undertake a Geotechnical Study of Hassans Walls Lookout

Complete the Hassans Walls Management Plan

Implement a staged upgrade of Hassans Walls Lookout.

$250,000 2011-2012 Operations Policy and Planning

Maintained to an acceptable standard and within budget.

$790,000 To provide quality recreational facilities for the community.

C3, C5 Maintain gardens, parks, reserves, street trees and other public space.

Queen Elizabeth Park $162,000

Annual Operations





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Endeavour Park $21,000 Lake Wallace Recreation Area $68,000 Playing fields available for use except in exceptional wet weather conditions.

Tony Luchetti Sportsground $175,000

Marjorie Jackson Oval $35,980

Saville Park $10,446

Zig Zag Oval $7,196

Wallerawang Oval $20,560

Annual

Operations Manage and prepare playing fields using Council resources and associated oncosts.

Kremer Park $35,980

Operate the Lithgow Swimming Pool using Council resources and associated oncosts.

The swimming pool is open on all days during the swimming season.

$444,717 Annual Operations

Manage and prepare the Lithgow Golf Course using Council resources and associated oncosts.

Maintained to an acceptable standard and within budget.

$254,447

Annual Operations

Lake-Pillans Wetlands Develop a program for the ongoing maintenance of the boardwalk and walking tracks within the wetlands

In-house 2011-2012 Operations

Lake Pillans Wetlands Upgrade – walkways, signage and viewing areas

$50,000 2011-2012 Operations Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Round 3

Blast Furnace Park Upgrade – Fencing, walkways and viewing platform

$50,000 October 2011 – March 2012

Operations

To provide a forum for sporting groups to discuss matters relating to local sport and advise

C3, C5 Organise the sports Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference

Attend meetings regularly. Develop and implement funding programs. Review and Implement actions

Annual Operations





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Council identified in the Open Space and Recreation Needs Study.

Street Numbering To identify premises C10 To provide street and rural numbers to

premises upon request and at subdivision stage.

Street and rural numbers issued upon request.

2011-2012 Development

2011/12 Financial Assistance – Community Financial Assistance Timeframe Council Assistance

Recurrent Financial Assistance Lithgow show 2011-2015 $8,224 Ironfest 2011-2015 $15,000 Western Region Academy of Sport 2011-2015 $1,651 White Ribbon Day 2011-2015 $825 Portland Golf Club 2011-2015 $800 Lithgow Golf Club 2011-2015 $2,000 Tidy Towns, Lithgow, Portland, Wallerawang and Cullen Bullen 2011-2015 $5,000

Non-Recurrent financial Assistance Non-Recurrent Financial Assistance requests determined in April and November 2011 in accordance with Council’s Financial Assistance Policy

2011-2012 $68,751



2. Transport Statement of Intent Providing a choice of effective public and private transport options for those who live, work and visit our community.

Strategies T1 – Providing road infrastructure which meets the needs of residents.

T2- Continuing to lobby for improved access to and from Sydney over the Bells Line Expressway.

T3 – Promoting equitable access to public transport.

T4 – Maximising the number of passenger train services terminating at Lithgow and provide a fast train services.

T5 – Improving and expanding the pedestrian and bicycle network.

Operational Budget for Transport $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 10,660 10,980 11,300 11,620 Income -2,984 -3,074 -3,163 -3,253 RESULT 7,676 7,906 8,136 8,366





Capital Budget for Transport $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 3,557 3,152 3,117 3,145 Income -1,223 -1,222 -1,242 -1,262 RESULT 2,333 1,930 1,875 1,883

2011-2015 Program of Works for Transport



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Abandoned Articles To improve Safety and amenity of the neighbourhood

C10 Impound abandoned articles from public places

Number of articles impounded in accordance with the Impounding Act.

Annual Environment

Access to and from Sydney Participate in the Bells Line Expressway Group.

Attendance at meetings and functions.

Annual Executive To lobby for improved access to and from Sydney over the Blue Mountains

T2, T4

Lobby the State Government to maximise the number of passenger train services that terminate at Lithgow.

Lobbying undertaken Annual Executive

Council Plant and Equipment Maintain Council’s fleet of plant and equipment

Maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications to the satisfaction of internal and external customers

Annual Operations.

Larger annual plant purchases to include:

Backhoe $220,000 2011-2012 Light vehicles $441,000 2011-2012 Pave line truck $330,000 2012-2013 Scrubber $200,000 2012-2013 Light vehicles $230,000 2012-2013

To provide plant and equipment to undertake works

Provide an ongoing plant and vehicle replacement program suitable to Councils Operational needs.

Grader

$250,000 2013-2014

Operations





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Infrastructure Planning To plan and provide for the LGA’s transport needs including rail, road and pedestrian infrastructure

T1, G6 Undertake a transport strategy. Strategy is prepared, consulted upon and adopted.

Strategy is used to inform Council’s relevant strategic planning processes.


Parking Enforcement To provide available parking for residents and visitors.

Conduct on-street parking enforcement in the Central Business District of Lithgow and school zones.

200 parking patrols per year.

24 school zone patrols per year.

$24,000 Annual Environment

Transport Groups To provide a forum for community and government authorities to discuss issues relating to local traffic and advise Council.

Organise the Traffic Authority Local Committee in accordance with the terms of reference.

Attend meetings regularly Annual Operations

Roads and Associated Infrastructure Maintenance undertaken to provide safe and acceptable standards and within budget

Drains – Maintenance and repair $175,000 Rural roads- maintenance and repair

$1,360,000

Urban roads – maintenance and repair

$478,000

Maintain roads, bridges, footpaths, cycleways, drainage, roadside vegetation, carparks and kerb and guttering

Street and gutter cleaning $245,000

Annual Operations

Undertake timber bridge improvements as per 10-year program

Rural roads on an as needs basis per annum

$65,000 2011-2015 Operations

Undertake urban drainage projects in Lithgow and Portland as per 10-year program.

Lithgow Portland Wallerawang

$123,000 2011-2015 Operations

To provide safe and service roads within the LGA

T1

Undertake village drainage improvements as per 10-year program

Rydal Capertee

$35,000 2011-2015 Operations





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Works to be undertaken 2011-15 are: Cuthill Road Glen Alice Road Rydal Hampton Road

$560,000

2011-2012

Glen Davis road Dark Corner Road Mid Hartley Road Springvale Lane

$560,000 2012-2013

Glen Alice road Cuthill Road Rydal Hampton Road

$560,000 2013-2014

Roads to Recovery Program upgrades

Glen Davis Road Dark Corner Road Mid Hartley Road Springvale Lane

$560,000 2014-2015

Operations

Works to be undertaken 2011-15 are:

Magpie Hollow Road $109,000 2011-2012 Glen Alice Road $109,000 2011-2012 Magpie Hollow Road $52,000 2012-2013 Glen Alice Road $57,000 2012-2013 Magpie Hollow Road $109.000 2013-2014 Glen Alice Road $109,000 2013-2014 Magpie Hollow Road $52,000 2014-2015

Rural sealed roads rehabilitation program

Glen Alice Road

$57,000 2014-2015

Operations

Urban Road Reseals Urban Streets per annum

$101,000 2011-2015 Operations

Magpie Hollow Road $145,000 2011-2012 Lithgow and Portland

Streets per annum $90,000 2011-2015

Cox’s River Road $40,000 2011-2012 Mid Hartley Road $80,000 2012-2013 Glen Davis Road $104,000 2012-2013 Magpie Hollow Road 144,000 2013-2014

Special Rate Variation – Four year works program 2010/11-2013/14

Cox’s River Road

$40,000 2013-2014

Operations





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Mid Hartley Road $79,000 2014-2015 Glen Davis road $104,000 2014-2015

Undertake footpath construction program as per 10-year program.

Works to be undertaken 2011-15 are: Locations to be

determined including Great Western Highway

$50,000 2014-2015 Operations

Clean footpaths and streets in Lithgow Portland and Wallerawang

Cleaning undertaken to an acceptable standard and within budget


Continue the clean and seal paver program in Main Street, Lithgow

Section of Main Street to be cleaned annually

$50,000 2011-2015 Operations

Maintain traffic signs and other associated furnishings

Maintained to an acceptable standard and within budget


Road Safety Program To develop and deliver the road safety message.

Implement the road safety strategic and actions plans including:

Bike Safety Sessions Traffic Offender Intervention

Program Diver Fatigue Project Gateway Speed Prevention

Project 2 Learner Driver Workshops Headlights on in Daytime School Parking Education.

Completion of identified activities by 30 June 2012.




3. Employment Statement of Intent Developing and embracing diverse job opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Strategies E/I 1 – Planning for a diversified economy which supports local employment.

E/I 2 – Encouraging local employment opportunities for the community.

E/I 3 – Protecting the economic assets.

E/I 4 – Providing employment generation lands

E/I 5 – Promoting retailing opportunities in the Local Government Area.

E/I 6 – Developing our natural and cultural assets for the tourism market.

Operational Budget for Employment $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 1,098 1,021 1,039 1,060 Income -551 -541 -557 -573 RESULT 547 479 482 487





2011-2015 Program of Works for Employment



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Economic Development To facilitate economic development in the LGA through leadership.

E/I 1 Regularly meet with and coordinate economic programs with the Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Lithgow Business Association and other stakeholders as required.

Number of meetings per year Annual Policy and Planning

Number of identified programs/actions implemented in partnership.


Implement the Economic Development Strategy for the LGA.

Priority actions of the Economic Development Strategy are reflected in other relevant Council Programs


Identified programs implemented and achieving outcomes. Local business

workshops Creative/Cultural

industry cluster website developed

‘Plugging the Leaks’ program and Buy Local

$40,000 for all programs below with exception of those identified.


Business prospectus kept updated


Develop promotional material to attract investors and residents and participate in relevant exhibitions


New resident information on website developed


To facilitate economic development of Business and Industry in the LGA.

E/I 1, E/I 2

Industry development and expansion of economic base.

Investor forums held Annual Policy and Planning





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Appropriate conferences attended to encourage investment


Regular assistance provided to potential investors


Business forums and business’ development initiatives supported.


Implement Main Street Program Number of recommendations from the Retail Strategy implemented.


Implement Derelict Buildings Program Number of buildings upgrade by owners

Annual Development

Support the Promoting Our Regional Towns and Shires Program (PORTS)

Participation in the PORTS program as determined.


E/I 1, E/I 2, Provide information to underpin business development

Upgrade and maintain the Economic Development Website


To facilitate economic development in the LGA through the provision of business support services.

E/I 5 Provide opportunities for business through the leasing of Council owned retail and office space.

Number of premises leased. Annual Finance

Liaison with local businesses and employment agencies to identify skills gaps.


Liaison with local and external training providers to help develop programs to address gaps.


To facilitate economic development in the LGA through employment and skills development.

E/I 3, E/D 2 Diversify skills base and facilitate employment creation

Encourage the presence of additional educational providers.


To provide a forum to discuss Sister City matters and advise Council.

E/I 2 Organise the Sister City Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference.

Number of meetings convened. Annual Policy and Planning.

Marketing and Branding To promote Lithgow Local Government Area

E/I 1, E/I 2, E/I 5, E/D

Implement a marketing and branding strategy that includes specific actions for

Brand Manual completed Annual Policy and Planning





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



the promotion of: Lithgow Local Government Area Lithgow City Council Economic Growth Tourism

Marketing and Promotional Strategy Completed.

Marketing collateral developed and distributed, e.g. displays, brochures, prospectus, banners, and corporate publications etc (as per available resources).

$20,000 pa Annual Policy and Planning Tourism

Implement the Marketing and Branding Strategies

Provide professional corporate promotional and informational publications for introduction of Community Strategic Plan and associated documents.

$10,000 pa Annual Policy and Planning

Develop an interpretive signage program for the LGA

Interpretative signage program developed and being implemented City Gateway signage

installed Other interpretive

signage needs identified.

$10,000 Annual Tourism Community and Culture

Upgrading of the brown and white tourism signs.

Signs installed in accordance with the plan and within budget.

$15,000 pa Annual Tourism

Develop Christmas displays and activities throughout the LGA

Mayors Christmas Appeal

Christmas banners


as a place to Live, invest and visit.

2, HR 1

Continue to develop and install Welcome Banners in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland..

Welcome banners replaced annually as per resourcing and budget.


Tourism To implement a tourism development strategy for the Lithgow LGA.

E/I 1, E/I 2, E/I 6

Complete the Tourism Development Strategy

Strategy Completed Annual Tourism





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Provide input into community tourism development initiatives e.g.: Capertee Valley, Hartley Valley and other groups/activities.

As invited Annual Tourism

Operate the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre including the sale of LGA souvenirs

Accommodation bookings Provision of information

Number of people visiting the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre compared to the 2010/11 statistics.

Number of accommodation and tour bookings made at the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre compared to the 2010/11 statistics.

Retail sales of Lithgow LGA souvenirs compared to the 2010/11 statistics.

Annual Tourism

Promotion of the LGA in a range of media. Review and update Lithgow

visitors Guide Combined Marketing with Oberon

and Bathurst Update visitor maps Develop DVD and photographic

library.

Promotional activities in the media and within budget

Visitors Guide updated Other marketing

activities completed.

$21,300 $10,000 $7,000 $8,000 $20,000

2011-2012 Tourism

Purchase shade shelter/marquee Shade shelter purchased and available for use at community events.

$20,000

Provide membership services Number of members compared to previous years.

Annual Tourism

To foster tourism in the LGA through promotion activities.

E/I 5, E/I 6

Participate in the activities of the Blue Mountains Tourism Ltd which promote the LGA including: Participation in Board meetings,

Promotional Target Team for the

Membership paid and LGA strategy actions implemented by 30 June 2012.

Number of Board

$32,000

Annual

Tourism





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



domestic and international markets and Education Network Target Team.

Attendance at trade shows. Participation in the visiting

journalist program. Advertising in the Blue Mountains

Experience and Holiday Guide 2011/12.

Promotion of local events through BMLOT.

Marketing campaign with Tourism NSW and FORTO

Meetings attended. Number of target team

meetings attended. Number of tradeshows

attended. Advertising in key

guides Carried out subject to

funding.

$50,000 (inc. $25,000 from Tourism NSW)

2011-2012

Implement collaborative partnership strategies across LGA’s including: The Greater Blue Mountains Drive. The Botanists Way. The Tablelands Way.

Activities undertaken in accordance with the strategy and within budget.

$10,000 Annual Tourism

Organise the Tourism Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference.

Number of meetings convened. Annual Tourism

To provide a forum for Tourism Operators to discuss matters relating to local tourism and advise Council.

E/I 1, E/I 2, E/I 6, A/C 1

Participate in the activities of CENTROC’s Film Central

Number of filming enquiries Number of filming activities carried out.

Annual Tourism

Implement the Festivals and Events Strategy

Activities Undertaken to implement the strategy.


Coordinate Events Management meetings with event organisers to ensure compliance

Number of meetings convened. Annual Tourism

To support and develop significant events for the LGA.

E/I 5

Organise and stage the Lithgow Flash Gift. Comparative increase from 2010-2011 in: Sponsorship levels Participation Visitation Competition Events Supporting






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Events/Activities. Identify and support local tourism events: Daffodils at Rydal Rally of Lithgow Hartley’s Big Backyard Celebrate Lithgow Portland Spring Fair KTM Sunny Corner Trail Bikes Ironfest

Number of events supported.

Number of events assisted

Activities undertaken to assist local events coordinators and/or community groups.

Annual Tourism

Support the 2011 Tidy Towns Awards Assistance provided. $20,000 2011-2012 Toursim Support the 2012 National Tidy Towns Awards subject to their being held in Lithgow.

Assistance provided

$10,000 2011-2012 Tourism

To further develop and upgrade the interior layout of the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre.

Upgrade facilities within the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre to incorporate additional storage area and interpretive information.

Upgrades completed as per available resources.

2012-2015 Tourism

2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Employment Financial Assistance Timeframe Council Assistance

Recurrent Financial Assistance Lithgow Business Association 2011-2015 $11,012



4. Heritage Statement of Intent Celebrating, protecting and sustaining our unique industrial and natural heritage, its cultural landscapes and its built heritage.

Strategies HR 1 – Identifying, preserving, improving and promoting the LGA’s indigenous and non-indigenous built and natural heritage..

Capital Budget for Heritage $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 60 60 70 70 Income -60 -60 -70 -70 RESULT 0 0 0 0

2011-2015 Program of Works for Heritage



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Undertake work identified within the Heritage Audit Gap Analysis to enable items to be listed in principal LEP in line with the priority program for improvement.

Items with sufficient information are listed in the principal LEP.

Missing data and inventory sheets prepared.


To identify, conserve, enhance and promote the conservation of the LGA’s heritage.

HR 1, E/I 6

Implement the Heritage Development Control Plan Study.

Conservation areas are identified in the






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



principal LEP. Items identified for

individual listing are listed in principal LEP.

Development control standards are included in the new comprehensive Development Control Plan.

Development

Commence Plans of Management for key Council owned or controlled sites including management plans and conservation management plans as required including ways to interpret, protect and conserve both European and Aboriginal heritage.

Develop Conservation Management and Management Planning in accordance with an adopted priority program.


Undertake the preparation of an Aboriginal Heritage Study to identify, conserve and protect items of Aboriginal Heritage.

Study prepared, consulted upon and adopted by Council.


Provide a Heritage Advisor Program Number of residents utilising the service compared to 2010/11.

Annual Development

Continue with the Heritage Planning Program

Implement actions identified within the Heritage Planning Program in conjunction with the Heritage Advisor.

$15,000 2011-2012 Development

Presentation of the John Wellings Heritage Award

Present the Award Annual Community and Culture

To promote the conservation of the LGA’s heritage

HR 1, E/I 6

Coordinate the Local Heritage Committee Number of meetings held Annual Policy & Planning



5. Education Statement of Intent Progressing to a “learning city of excellence” with a broad range of formal and non-formal education services.

Strategies ED 1 – Encouraging and supporting a university presence in the Learning City that aligns with our needs for skilled workers.

ED 2 – Enhancing the Learning City by providing learning opportunities which meet the needs of the community.

Operational Budget for Education $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 1,849 1,864 1,918 1,973 Income -134 -138 -142 -146 RESULT 1,715 1,726 1,776 1,826



Capital Budget for Education $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 103 66 68 70 Income -14 -14 -14 -14 RESULT 89 52 54 56



2011-2015 Program of Works for Education



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Learning City Implement activities identified in the Learning City Action Plan according to priorities.

Completion of the following activities by 30 June 2012: Homework Zone to

operate 4 days per week during school term.

Lithgow Forum to meet 4 times per year.

Monthly meetings of the Book Club.

Supervise approximately 30 external university exam students per year.

Maintain the Learning Shop.

Craft lessons within the Thursday Knitters Group.

Cooperate with TAFE and local Schools – class visits, displays etc.


Maintain membership of the Australian Learning Community Network.

Payment of membership. Annual Community and Culture

To provide the community with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through Learning City Programs

ED 2

Operate the Lithgow Library Learning Centre and the Portland, Rydal and Wallerawang Libraries.

Total number of library loans

Number of people using the library service

Number of new members

Number of children attending story time and activities

Number of children attending the homework






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



centre Number of bookings for

the technology centre, meeting and video conferencing room and compare with 2010/11 statistics.

Conduct exhibitions and displays in the Lithgow Library Learning Centre

4 exhibitions/displays per year $2,000 2011-2015 Community and Culture

Develop the local history collection. Photo digitising of the collection.

Improved storage and access to Local Studies Collection.

Map indexing Mercury indexing of

Lithgow Mercury holdings.


Enhance the adult, children, DVD, large print, language and teenage sections of the Library collection and provide kits for the Books for Babies Program.

Purchase additional book and other reading resources.


Sharing library resources with other communities

The number of inter-library loans and reciprocal borrowers compared with 2010/11.


Pilot a home library service to housebound and isolated residents within the LGA.

Pilot program developed and evaluated.


Provide a community and education information service through events, displays and the Learning Shop at the Lithgow Library Learning Centre and the Portland, Rydal and Wallerawang Libraries.

Community and education information display areas are updated weekly.

Number of people attending events.


To lobby for a university in the LGA.

ED 1 Lobby universities to establish a presence in the LGA.

Lobbying undertaken. Annual Policy and Planning.



2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Education

Financial Assistance Timeframe Council Assistance Recurrent Financial Assistance

Local School Presentations 2011-2015 $750



6. Health Statement of Intent Creating a healthy community providing opportunities and facilities for a healthy lifestyle.

Strategies H1 – Providing health services which meet the needs of the community.

H2 – Developing partnerships with a range of stakeholders to facilitate healthy lifestyles.

H3 – Providing safe drinking water.

Operational Budget for Health $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 5,531 5,712 5,876 6,046 Income -5,558 -5,740 -5,909 -6,088 RESULT -27 -28 -33 -42



Capital Budget for Health $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 1,948 1,142 1,396 1,000 Income -1,921 -1,113 -1,362 -957 RESULT 27 28 33 42



2011-2015 Program of Works for Health



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Community Health Support Sydney West Area Health Service to provide regular updates to Council on health issues of concern in the Lithgow Local Government Area.

Regular updates provided. Annual Community and Culture

To provide a forum for the community to discuss matters relating to health and advise Council.

H1, H2

Council to assist the community to establish an oncology facility in the Lithgow area.

Meetings held with the community.


Drinking Water Provide drinking water to residents within the Farmers Creek reticulated supply system.

Compliance with the Australian Drinking Water guidelines.

Annual Water and Wastewater

Purchase water from State Water to supply: Cullen Bullen Glen Davis Lidsdale Portland Wallerawang Marrangaroo

Maintenance of supply to residents and payment made.


Maintain the Clarence Water Transfer System

Maintenance of supply into the Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant.


Undertake water mains renewal in accordance with program.

Completion of works 1,970,000 2011-2015 Water and Wastewater

Upgrade reservoirs in accordance with program.

Completion of works $800,000 2011-2015 Water and Wastewater

Undertake maintenance works to the Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant.

Completion of works. $736,000 2011-2015 Water and Wastewater

Desludge the lagoons at the Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant


Reserve funds for a backwash return project at the Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant

Reservation of funds $200,000 2011-2012 Water and Wastewater Finance

To provide safe drinking water

H3, G6

Upgrade the Vickers Street Pump Station Completion of works $55,000 2011-2012 Water and





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Wastewater Undertake safety works to the dam Completion of works $350,000 2011-2015 Water and

Wastewater Reserve funds for an extension of the water main to Doctor’s Gap.

Reservation of funds $100,000 2011-2012 2012-2013

Water and Wastewater Finance

Upgrade telemetry at pumping stations Completion of works $50,000 2011-2012 Water and Wastewater

Land acquisition for existing pumping stations

Completion of acquisition $120,000 2011-2012 Water and Wastewater

Upgrade pumping stations Completion of works $50,000 2013-2014 Water and Wastewater

Health Enforcement Conduct inspections of food premises and provide ongoing education material.

170 inspections per year including a minimum of 1 inspection of each high risk premises per year.


Conduct inspections of skin penetration premises and provide ongoing educational material.

All premises inspected once per year.

Annual Environment

Conduct routine monitoring of Council’s reticulated drinking water supplies.

Number of samples per year: 177 microbiological

samples 16 chemical samples 26 disinfection by

products by samples 1 pesticide sample


Conduct commercial swimming pools and spa inspections and provide education material.

1 inspection of each pool/spa per year.

Annual Environment

Conduct inspections of cooling towers and associated systems and respond to complaints.

Conduct 6 inspections annually.

All complaints investigated and actions resolved or determined within 24 hours of receipt.

Annual Environment

To provide effective and efficient compliance services to protect the health of the community.

H1

Maintain a register of water cooling and warm water systems.

Compliance with the Public Health (Microbial Control)

Annual Environment





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Regulation at all times. Undertake routine monitoring of Farmers Creek, Lake Lyell, Pipers Flat Creek and Lake Wallace for blue green algae.

18 samples from each sampling site per year and implement appropriate action.


Undertake inspections of caravan parks. 2 inspections per year. Annual Environment



7. Environment Statement of Intent Balancing, protecting and enhancing our diverse environmental elements, both natural and built, for the enjoyment and support of both current and future generations.

Strategies E1 – Improving local air quality

E2 – Identifying and protecting the Department of Environment and Climate Change Estates

E3 – Protecting and enhancing biodiversity through consultation and development of partnerships.

E4 – Ensuring Council land is suitable for its intended use.

E5 – Implementing the waste management hierarchy of avoidance, reuse, recycle and dispose.

E6 – Protecting and improving our water quality.

E7 – Improving our sewage infrastructure.

E8 – Securing the community access to water.

E9 – Fulfilling responsibilities under the Drinking Water Catchment regional Environmental Plan No. 1.



Operational Budget for Environment $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 7,919 8,237 8,460 8,677 Income -10,493 -10,888 -11,196 -11,505 RESULT -2,573 -2,651 -2,735 -2,828

Note: In the Principal Activity Area of Community, Council expects to spend $7,919,000 the coming year on operational programs.


Capital Budget for Environment $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 11,095 4,490 3,428 3,174 Income -8,357 -1,681 -528 -177 RESULT 2,728 2,809 2,899 2,996

2011-2015 Program of Works for Environment



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Air Quality To reduce the number of coal heating appliance.

E1 Provide the Alternate Fuel Rebate for the replacement of coal heaters with a cleaner heating alternative.

Promotion activities undertaken.

Increase in the number of rebates provided compared to 2010/11.

Annual Environment

Environmental Advisory Committee To provide a forum for environmental groups to discuss matters relating to the environment and advise Council.

E3 Organise the Environmental Advisory Committee meetings in accordance with the terms of reference.

Attend meetings bi-monthly. Annual Environment





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Environmental Education 4 education programs/visitors per year.

Annual To improve the community’s knowledge of environmental issues.

ED 2 Provide education on environmental matters to the community.

1 water and waste education campaign conducted.

$45,258 2011-2015

Environment Water and Wastewater

Environmental Improvement Grants Prepare grant applications for funding of environmental improvement works.

Number of grants successfully obtained and completed.

Annual Environment Operations

Participate in Save our Swamps program with Blue Mountains City Council over 3 years.

Meetings and field days attended.

Annual Environment

To seek opportunities to enhance the environment.

C2, C8, ED2, E3, G6

Implement the Urban Sustainability Grant funding project over 3 years.

Project business plan objectives met including:

Community education workshops on waste and energy.

CSIRO discussion group on energy.

Café newsletter on household environmentalism.

Display material on notice boards, at shops and events.

Promote reusable shopping bags to retailers.

Buy local guide Implementation of

Farmers Creek Concept Plan in conjunction with community groups.

Farmers Creek tree planting.

Involvement in Staff Sustainability Working Group.






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Environmental Memberships Participate in the activities of the Water Directorate.

Subscription paid Annual Water and Wastewater

To work together to share information

E6

Participate in the activities of the SaveWater Alliance

Subscription paid Annual Water and Wastewater

Environmental Protection Licences To responsibly manage scheduled activities to protect the environment.

E1, E5, E6, E7 & E9

Comply with the environment protection licences for: Lithgow Sewerage Treatment

Plant Lithgow Solid Waste Facility Lithgow Water Treatment Plant Portland Landfill Portland Sewerage Treatment

Plant Wallerawang Sewerage Treatment

Plant

Compliance with licence conditions.


Environmental Regulation Respond to pollution incidents within 24 hours.

Annual Environment To fulfil Council’s appropriate regulatory authority responsibilities under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act.

To ensure compliance with Council’s Environmental Management System for: Sewage Management Water Treatment and

distribution Waste Management


To prevent harm to human health and the environment from pollution.

E6, E7, E9

Commence the preparation of a State of Environment Report

Department of Local Government Reporting Requirements met.


Flood Management To responsibly manage natural hazards and risks to protect public safety, protect and environment.

C2 Commence preparation of Floodplain Risk Management Plan.

The Floodplain Risk Management Plan is prepared to accord with 2005 Floodplain Development Manual.


Natural Resource Management To control environmental and

E3 Control environmental and/or noxious weeds on public land through Council

Seasonal program completed within budget.

Annual Operations





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



noxious weeds. and/or services provided by the Upper Macquarie County Council.

Contribution made to the Upper Macquarie Council and program of works completed

Annual Operations.

Environmental improvement projects undertaken at priority locations.

Annual Environment

Weed reduction and other improvements undertaken along Farmers Creek

$18,000 2011-2012 Environment

Investigate and apply for Grant Funding to undertake natural Resource Management projects.

Annual Environment

To enhance Council’s involvement in natural resource management

E3 Undertake natural resource management planning and oversee environmental improvement projects.

Install signage in Hassans Walls Reserve to prohibit the collection of wood.

2011-2012 Operations

On-site Sewage Management Septic Systems 600 inspections

undertaken Appropriate action taken

where systems are failing

To implement the on-site sewage management strategy.

E6, E7 Undertake activities identified in the on-site sewage management strategy. * Note: From 2011-20-12, Council will collect Approval to Operate and Inspection Fees as a charge on the annual rates.

Aerated Waste Water Systems 100 inspections

undertaken Service reports

monitored and responded to.

Appropriate action taken where systems are failing.

$6,000

Annual Environment

Trade Waste Undertake activities identified in Trade Waste Strategy.

400 Inspections undertaken to identify compliant and non-compliant premises.

$14,065 Annual Environment To implement the Trade Waste Program

E6

Install Grease Arrestors in Council Kitchens to achieve compliance.

Implement priority program in accordance with Hall maintenance and refurbishment

In-house 2011-2012 Development





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



programs. Water Quality

Provide a secure and reliable sewage reticulation system to residents of Lithgow, Lidsdale, Marrangaroo, Portland and Wallerawang.

Operations undertaken to an acceptable standard and within budget.


Complete construction of Wallerawang Sewage Treatment Plant

Completion of works $4,000,000 2011-2012 Water and Wastewater

Renew sewer mains within the sewerage reticulation system


Extend the sewerage main to Corney town, Lithgow.


Upgrade sewerage infrastructure in the South Bowenfels area.


Construct upgrades to pumping stations, including access, electrical, pump replacement, safety requirements and telemetry.


Provide sewer overflow protection to infrastructure


Upgrade to the Portland Sewerage Treatment Plant


Replace sewer vents within the sewerage reticulation system


Purchase a new jet spray unit Purchase completed $70,000 2011-2012 Water and Wastewater

Undertake a mains cleaning project Completion of works $40,000 2011-2013 Water and Wastewater

Land acquisition for existing pumping stations

Completion of acquisition $150,000 2011-2012 Water and Wastewater

Desludge lagoons at Portland Sewerage Treatment Plant

Completion of works $5,000 2012-2013 and 2014-2015

Water and Waste

To provide a sewage system that is managed to provide environmental security and system reliability.

E7, G6

Reserve funds for the extension of the sewer main to Doctors Gap.

Reservation of funds $1,000,000 2012-2015 Water and Wastewater Finance

Waste Management





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Collect street litter bins in Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang.

Environment

Collect park, lookouts and recreation areas litter bins

Collection service provided to an acceptable standard and within budget.

Annual

Operations

Provide kerbside garbage and recycling collection service to all residents within the collection service area.

Achieve a reduction in garbage material collected from 2010/11.

Achieve an increase in recycling material collected from 2010/11.

Annual Environment

Provide garbage disposal facilities within the LGA at: Angus Place Capertee Cullen Bullen Glen Davis (until reaches capacity) Lithgow Portland Wallerawang

A decrease in garbage disposed from 2010/11.

Annual Environment

Provide a green waste collection service to residents in Lithgow, Lidsdale, Marrangaroo, Portland, Rydal and Wallerawang.

4 services per year and an increasing number of green waste bookings from 2010/11.

Annual Environment

Provide a clean –up collection service to residents.

2 services per year and an increasing number of clean-up bookings.

Annual Environment Operations

Provide a chemical collection service to residents.

Provide agreed assistance Sydney Catchment Authority with in-kind contributions for a free chemical collection service to residents.

Annual Environment

Provide agreed assistance to Sydney Catchment Authority with in-kind contributions for a chemical collection service to commercial residents.

Participate in the Chemical Muster Program.

Annual Environment

To provide waste and recycling collection services that encourage a reduction in land filling.

E5, G6

Attend meetings and participate in Netwaste Activities.

Attend meetings regularly as resources allow.

Annual Environment





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Construct a new disposal area and a weighbridge at the Lithgow solid Waste Facility

Completion of Works $620,000 2011-2012 Environment

Installation of remote surveillance cameras at rural landfills

Completion of works $20,000 2011-2012 Environment

Undertake rehabilitation works at the former Rydal Garbage Depot


Close (if required) and commence rehabilitation of rural landfills

Council is allocating funds for tip closures which will be in accordance with Council resolution at a later date.

$1,395,000 2011-2015

Construct Waste Transfer Stations Rural areas to be advised $285,000 2011-2015

Environment

Conduct environmental monitoring at the closed landfills

Completion of monitoring $60,000 2012-2015 Environment

Land acquisition at Blackmans Flat for the Blackmans Flat Waste Management Facility

Completion of acquisition $100,000 2012-2013 Environment

Provide recycling facilities at existing waste transfer stations


Provide recycling facilities in public places Completion of works $100,000 2013-2014 Environment Undertake rehabilitation, leachate control and road works at the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility


2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Environment


Solid Fuel Incentive Program 2011-2015 $9,300



8. Arts and Culture Statement of Intent Supporting, celebrating and expanding a diversity of cultural and creative adventures that explore and discover the richness in our society.

Strategies A/C 1 – Preparing and implementing a cultural plan.

2011-2015 Program of Works for Arts and Culture



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Eskbank House Museum Operate Eskbank House Museum An increase in visitation from

2010/11. Annual Community

and Culture Capital improvements to Eskbank House Museum from Eskbank House Trust reserves.

Implement 10-year program of capital improvements as part of the Conservation Management Plan and Landscape Strategy

2011-2012 Community and Culture

Conduct exhibitions and displays. 4 exhibitions/displays per year (including travelling exhibitions from major institutions).


Upgrade display and exhibition equipment at Eskbank House Museum.

Upgrade exhibition equipment and storage solutions


To develop and promote Eskbank House Museum as a cultural heritage venue.

A/C 1, E/I 6, HR1, ED2, E/I 6

Development of marketing materials and public programs at Eskbank House Museum.

Promote Eskbank House Museum in accordance with Council Branding and Marketing Strategy.

$10,000






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Develop events and activities to promote Eskbank House Museum and its collections.

Develop strategic plan and disaster management plan for the museum.

Plan developed $6,000 2011-2012 Community and Culture

Commence electronic cataloguing of museum collection.

Catalogue completed. $1,000 2011-2012 Community and Culture

Cultural Activities and Facilities A/C 1, E/I 6, HR 1

Implement key recommendations from the Cultural Plan subject to funding.

Key recommendations implemented.

$7,000 $30,000 Annual Community and Culture

To develop cultural facilities and activities across the Lithgow LGA Provide a Museums Advisors Program Assistance provided to local

museums and cultural organisations.

6,000 2011/12 Community and Culture

Coordinate Australia Day activities within the LGA.

Increased participation compared to 2010/11.


To celebrate the cultural heritage of the LGA.

A/C 1, E/I 6, HR 1

Work with other Councils’ and community groups to celebrate the 2013 Bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains and Macquarie Centenary.

Organise Forum in May 2011 and develop program for 2013-2015.


Collection audited and catalogued. Acquisitions policy developed

Provide an opportunity for our community to enjoy Council’s art collection.

A/C 1 Audit, catalogue and review art collection acquisitions policy.

1 exhibition held


Support and respond to requests from local artists in relation to: Community arts funding

programs. Networking programs.

Requests for support and information responded to.


Cultural Industries Network established and meeting regularly.

Establish a Cultural Industries Network.

Shopfront gallery to showcase local cultural industries established in Hartley Building.


To support local artists and cultural industries.

A/C 1, E/I 6, E/I 6

Support local cultural initiatives. Respond to and engage with community organisations and individuals engaged in cultural






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



activity.

Cultural Precinct To develop and promote the Cultural Precinct in Lithgow.

A/C 1, C2, E/I 6, G6

Implement key strategies from the Cultural Precinct Study.

Develop Masterplan for signage to and at Blast Furnace Park and Lake Pillans which includes a public art/Placemaking project.

$100,000 2011-2014


2011-2012 Financial Assistance – Arts & Culture


Portland Art Show 2011-2015 $2,200 Arts OutWest 2011-2015 $11,375 Ironfest 2011-2015 $11,012



9. Youth Statement of Intent Providing suitable entertainment and recreational facilities; education and employment opportunities and lifestyle choices for our valuable community of young people.

Strategies Y1 – Improving the quality of life of the LGA’s youth.

2011-2015 Program of Works for Youth



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Youth Council Coordinate and provide support to the Youth Council.

4 meetings of the Youth Council per year.


To enable young people to have a voice to Council.

Y1

Hold Youth Forums on issues of concern to young people

4 Youth Forums per year. Annual Community and Culture.



10. Growth Statement of Intent Providing for sustainable and planned growth, while enhancing the existing rural and village identity.

Strategies G1 – Planning for an annual growth rate of 1 to 2% for the LGA.

G2 – Planning growth in the towns and villages, followed by rural residential areas.

G3 – Facilitating the sustainable planning of land through assessment criteria.

G4 – Providing residential land to cater for future growth.

G5 – Providing for rural living in an appropriate development form that will minimise its impact and maximise the concentration of population in and

around existing towns and villages.

G6 – Providing infrastructure for growth.

Operational Budget for Growth $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 3,147 3,242 3,336 3,430 Income -1,398 -1,440 -1,482 -1,524 RESULT 1,749 1,801 1,854 1,906





Capital Budget for Growth $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 0 0 20 0 Income 0 0 0 0 RESULT 0 0 20 0

2011-2015 Program of Works for Growth



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Compliance To provide a reliable and accurate automated system to produce planning certificates (149’s).

Undertake a full review and update of the Automated Planning Certificate System.

System is ready to go live to coincide with the gazettal of the principal LEP.


Development Progress the implementation of the Land Use Strategy.

Draft Land Use Strategy is finalised and endorsed by the Department of Planning.


Progress the implementation of the Local Environmental Plan.

Draft LEP finalised and forwarded to the Department of Planning


To provide comprehensive planning controls for the Lithgow City LGA.

G1-6

Progress the implementation of the Comprehensive Development Control Plan.

Draft Comprehensive DCP finalised and adopted by Council.

$155,500


Undertake preparation of Development Servicing Plans.

Development Servicing Plan is finalised, consulted upon and adopted by Council.


Implement the Development Contributions System.

Development contributions are collected and administered according to adopted plan.

Annual Development

To develop a fair and equitable development contributions system to meet the demands generated by development.

G2, G6

Implement the Planning Agreements Policy.

Planning agreements are negotiated and administered according to adopted policy.

Annual Development





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Assess all applications including: Development applications Construction certificates Complying development

applications.

80% of applications to be processed within 21 working days of receipt calculated exclusive of the ‘stop the clock’ period.

Annual Development

Undertake all development related inspections where Council is the consent authority and/or principal certifying authority.

Inspections undertaken within 48 hours of request.

Annual Development

To provide an assessment service for applications and constructions.

Process and issue: Building certificates Planning certificates

Approval times for applications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Annual Development

Implement conditions of development consent and enforce compliance.

Number of actions taken. Annual Development To ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

G3

Investigate non compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

Number of actions taken. Annual Development

Planning Continued review of Internal Development Assessment Process for development under both Part IV and Part V of EP&A Act, 1979.

Undertake an internal audit of existing processes.

Part 1V and Part V Development Process developed.

Adoptions of Part IV and Part V Development Process by Council.

In-house 2012-2013 Policy and Planning

To provide comprehensive planning controls for the Lithgow City LGA.

G3, G4, G6

Undertake continued investigation of the Marrangaroo Study areas including categorisation of streams; risk assessment of a gas pipeline; flooding extent of Marrangaroo Creek and tributaries; stormwater, water and sewerage infrastructure requirements.

Completion of remaining investigation/studies.

Findings and actions included in the development of future plans and strategies.






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



To properly plan and design the LGA’s town centre CBD’s.

G6 To prepare a Master Plan for the development of the Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland CBD’s.

Master Plan prepared, consulted upon and adopted.

Plan used to inform Council’s relevant strategic planning process in particular the review of the Principal LEP.




11. Governance and Administration Services Statement of Intent Developing community confidence in the organisation by the way it is directed, controlled and managed. Operational Budget for Governance and Administration $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 6,316 6,413 6,629 6,794 Income -27,869 -27,701 -28,508 -29,315 RESULT -21,552 -21,288 -21,879 -22,521



Capital Budget for Governance and Administration $’000 2011/12 Proposed 2012/13 Proposed 2013/14 Proposed 2014/15 Expenditure 393 155 155 155 Income -238 -140 -185 -155 RESULT 155 15 -30 0



2011-2015 Program of Works for Governance and Administration



Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Building Improvements Administration Centre Refurbishment Reserve funds for the continued

improvements to the Administration Centre as required.

$280,000 2011-2015 Development To maintain Council’s buildings to an acceptable standard.

Replace the building at the Portland Sewerage Treatment Plant

Replacement completed $20,000 2011-2012 Water and Wastewater

Corporate Communications Develop relevant policies and standard working procedures relating to communications practices.

Implement the Community Engagement Policy and Standard Working Procedure as part of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements.


To develop, monitor and implement Council’s internal and external communications.

ED2

Develop a communications strategy Communications Strategy developed and adopted by Council


Corporate Planning and Reporting Report the outcome of a quarterly performance review of the management plan and provide a budget review statement.

Reports to Council prior to 31 August, 30 November, 29 February and 31 May.

Annual Finance Policy and Planning

Prepare the Management Plan for 2012-2016 in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act and Regulations.

Plan adopted by 30 June. Annual Finance Policy and Planning

Prepare Operational Plan for 2012-2013 in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act and Regulations.

Plan adopted by 30 June. Annual Finance Policy and Planning

To plan and report on activities of Council.

Prepare the annual report for 2010/11 including the State of Environment Report.

Reports submitted to the Department of Local Government by 30 November.

Annual Finance Policy and





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Planning Develop the 10-year Community Strategic Plan for the Lithgow LGA.

Adopt the final Community Strategic Plan, provide to the Department of Local Government.


Implement the 10-year Community Strategic Plan for the Lithgow LGA.

Community Strategic Plan implemented through the Management Plan 2012-2016 and Operational Plan 2012-2013.


Prepare asset Management Plans for: Buildings and other assets. Roads, drainage, kerb and gutter

and footpaths.

Asset Management Plans adopted by Council.

Asset Management Strategy Developed and adopted by Council

Annual Operations

Implement long-term Corporate Asset Management Strategy that satisfies the Integrated Planning Framework.

Implement the Corporate Asset IT Program in accordance with the Integrated Planning Framework.


Codes and Policies To develop modern and legislatively compliant codes and policies.

Develop, review and implement codes and policies.

Codes and policies developed and reviewed as required.


Customer Service To ensure efficient customer service standards.

Conduct internal Service Committee to review the level of service provided to Council’s internal and external customers.

Review and monitor Council’s service levels and implement the Action Plan for improved service in the areas of: Compliance and Audit Finance Engineering (roads/water) Town Planning Promotion/Communication

Annual Executive

Council Meetings To conduct the business of Council in an open and democratic manner.

Produce business papers and minutes for Council Meetings, Committee Meetings and Extraordinary Meetings.

Business papers and minutes produced and delivered in accordance with the Local

Annual Executive





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



government Act and Regulations and the Code of Meeting Practice.

Council and committee meetings are conducted regularly.

Council meetings conducted in accordance with the meeting schedule.

Annual Executive

Council Memberships Attend meetings and support the Central Tablelands Alliance.

4 meetings of the General Managers per year.

Annual Executive

Contribute to CENTROC and participate in its activities.

4 meetings of the Board per year and 4 meetings of GMAC per year.

Annual Executive

To work together to interweave and optimise the sharing and coordination of resources and information.

Participate in the activities of the Local Government and Shires Association.

Subscription paid and attendance and participation at annual conferences.

Annual Executive

Councillor Support Provide information to Councillors regularly.

Information provided in the form of briefing sessions, memos, emails and meetings.

Annual Executive

Provide Councillors with the payment of fess, expenses and the provision of facilities and support in relation to discharging the functions of civic office.

Identify training requirements in the Training Plan and complete training.

Annual Executive

To support Councillors in their role.

ED 2

Provide training to Councillors Identify training requirements in the Training Plan and complete training.

Annual Executive

Depot Provide depot buildings for the housing of stores, plant and workshop.

Depots maintained. Annual Operations

Construct a plumbers shed at the Wallerawang Depot


To provide a base for Council’s Operations

Wallerawang Depot - security Install CCTV Cameras $8,000 2011-2012 Development Documents

Register, collate, archive and dispose of Council’s records.

Compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Annual Finance To ensure the integrity and security of Council’s records. To provide access to

Assess, determine and respond to requests for Council information.


Annual Finance





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Provide training to staff. Staff receive training at induction sessions

Annual Finance Council’s records To ensure information which Council collects is used lawfully and for the purpose it was collected.

Assess, determine and respond to complaints.


Annual Finance

Employees Attract and recruit staff on merit. Staff recruited in accordance

with relevant legislation, procedures and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Annual Organisation Development

Provide salary, benefits and favourable working conditions in accordance with the relevant industrial legislation.

Compliance with relevant legislation and procedures.


Conduct annual performance appraisals of staff.

Appraisals completed by 31 October 2011.


Recognise long serving employees through the recognition of service procedure.

Annual presentation held Annual Organisation Development

Conduct an Employee Opinion Survey. Employee Opinion Survey Conducted

$16,000 2012-2013 Organisation Development

Implementation of Workforce Plan Identify priority actions form Workforce Plan outcomes.


Research design options for new Salary System.

In-house 2011-2013 Organisation Development

To implement procedures and practices which foster a desirable place to work.

E/I 2

Commence design of a new Salary System

Implement new Salary System In-house 2013-2014 Organisation Development

To provide a workplace that promotes the principles of equal employment opportunity and is free of discrimination.

E/I 2 Implement the equal employment opportunity management plan through: Communication of policies and

programs. Collection and recording of

appropriate information. Review of personnel practices. Evaluate and review.

Actions listed in the Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan are completed and reviewed as part of the 2010/11 Annual Report.






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



To implement, monitor and review the Occupational Health and Safety, Rehabilitation and Environment Management System.

Internal audits undertaken for each quarter.

Implement OHS Action Plan


Provide access to external support and counselling service.

Maintain access to an employee assistance program.


Provide relevant immunisations to appropriate staff.

Relevant staff immunised against Hepatitis A and B and the Flu.


Provide a rehabilitation program for injured employees.

Return To Work Plans implemented.


The Occupational Health and Safety Committee meeting and undertake activities.

8 meetings per year. Annual Organisation Development

Undertake noise monitoring and hearing tests for employees.

Program to be implemented to ensure noise monitoring and hearing tests are undertaken on commencement and retirement of employment.

Implement the triennial program for relevant employees.


Promote OHS within the workplace. Participate in OHS promotion initiatives and promote OHS in staff newsletter.


To provide a safe and healthy workplace.

Implement external audit on council’s OHS Management system and work practices.

Priority actions identified within the audit implemented.

2011-2015 Organisation Development

Implement the training plan. Identified training is completed by 30 June 2010.


To enhance the skills and knowledge of the workforce.

ED 2, E/I 2

Prepare the draft training plan for 2012-2013.

Training objectives identified in the annual performance






Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



appraisals of staff for inclusion in draft training plan which is to be completed by 30 November 2011.

Purchase training programs and materials. Programs and materials purchased and within budget.


Finance Manage and monitor Council’s finances. The financial

Statements audited by 31 October and lodged with the Department of Local Government by 7 November.

Quarterly Budget Review Statement to Council prior to 31 August, 30 November, 28 February and 31 May.

Annual Finance

Model, levy, issue and recover rates, annual charges and sundry debtors including fess.

Rate notices issued by 31 July and quarterly instalment notices by 31 October, 31 January, 30 April. Pursue 100% of outstanding debts to achieve improvement on the previous year’s percentage of outstanding rates.

Annual Finance

Finalise the revaluation and reporting of current assets at fair value as required by junction with the financial DLG requirements.

Roads, drainage and other assets revalued to Fair Value by 30 June 2011.

Annual Finance

Maximise and secure Council’s Investment Portfolio through a variety of investment institutions, types and terms.

Invest in accordance with legislation and Council’s Policy.

Annual Finance

To provide sound financial advice and management of Council’s finances.

Manage Council’s loan portfolio. Compliance with current Management Plan and in

Annual Finance





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



accordance with Council resolutions.

Assist in the external audit of Council’s financial records.

Full audit during 1st and 2nd quarters and interim audit during 3rd and 4th quarters with an unqualified audit result achieved.

Annual Finance

Review the 10-year financial plan and include strategies to improve Council’s current financial ratios.

Review completed by 30 June 2012.

Annual Finance

Account for approved applications and monitor grant funding.

Grants administered in accordance with grant conditions.

Annual Finance

Information Technology Networks operational and accessible greater than 98% per year.

Software maintenance $218,116 Equipment leasing $49,344 Hardware maintenance $13,811

Manage and maintain the communications networks.

Information Communication Technology maintenance

$155,034


Asset Management System $90,000 2011-2012 Information Technology

Network Upgrade $30,000 2011-2012 Information Technology

PC/Server Replacements $50,000 2011-2015 Information Technology

Email Archiving $13,000 2011-2012 Information Technology

Backup/Storage/DR $15,000 2011-2015 Information Technology

Portland Library Upgrade $5,000 2011-2012 Information Technology

To ensure high service levels of council’s information and communications network.

Technology upgrade

Network Review $10,000 2012-2014 Information Technology





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



Independent Security Audit $20,000 2012-2013 Information Technology

Additional modules Asset System

$30,000 2012-2014 Information Technology

Telephone system upgrade $50,000 2014-2015 Information Technology

Manage the leases for copiers, personal computers and printers.

Machines operational and accessible greater than 98% per year.


All software licensing is current. Property System

$50,000 pa

Finance/Payroll System $45,600 pa Dataworks/ECM $23,900 pa Microsoft $45,000 pa Map info/Exponaire $15,500 pa Spydus Library System $16,000 pa

Renew software licenses.

ID Profile/Atlas $11,000 pa

Annual Information Technology.

Geographical Information System


Finance System review $35,000 2013-2014 Information Technology

To comply with current licensing requirements.

Maintain current software through upgrades

Electronic Document Management System Upgrade (Dataworks)


E-planning Review Commence review of E-Planning requirements in accordance with legislation.


To comply with current legislative requirements.

Update Automated 149 Certificate System to implement Principal LEP once gazetted.

Implement changes in accordance with LEP.

In-house 2011-2012 Information Technology

To enhance Council’s geographical information system

Maintain and continue development of the geographical information system to ensure integrity with Council’s Property System.

98% match of properties Annual Information Technology

Insurance To provide insurance coverage of Council’s

Secure adequate and cost effective insurance coverage.

Insurance coverage is current at all times.

$735,957 Annual Finance





Estimated Cost of

Operational Program



activities and assets. Liaise with the insurance company regarding claims

Process of claims within 14 days of receipt.

Annual Finance

Internal Auditing To implement internal auditing programs.

Undertake activities identified in the Internal Audit Plan.

Activities completed by due date.

$20,000 Annual Finance

Legislation Monitor and pursue legislative changes. Staff are aware of legislative

change.

Annual Finance To understand and manage Council’s statutory responsibilities.

Perform Council’s legal responsibilities under applicable acts and regulations.

Compliance with legislation. Annual Finance

Local Government Week To celebrate Local Government Week.

Undertake activities focusing on Council in the community.

Program of activities completed. Annual Executive

Risk Management To manage Council’s risk.

Develop and implement risk management strategies in the areas of corporate management.

Improve the annual score by 3% over 2010/11.


Stores To maintain an adequate level of stock for internal supply to Operational programs.

Order and issue stock items as required. Stock takes undertaken mid to end of December and June.

Annual Finance

Our Organisation


Our Organisation

Lithgow City Council is structured into four Divisions:

Executive Community and Strategy Environment and Development Operations

The services we provide include:

Asset Management Capital Works Community and cultural development Development assessment Environmental health and building control Recreation and open space management Urban Planning.

Our internal services include:

Customer services Finance and Accounts Human Resources and Organisational Development Risk Management Information Systems Document Management Governance

For more information on our facilities, projects or services, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 02 6354 9999 Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm or visit Council’s website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au.

Executive Department

Management Plan 2010 - 2014 86

Community & Strategy Department


Suzanne LollbackGroup Manager

Community & Strategy

Community&

Culture

Information Technology Tourism

Policy&

Planning

Environment and Development Department


Environment

Operations Department


Budget


Estimate of Council's Income & Expenditure The following table provides a detailed estimate of Council's Net Operating Result for 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 are:

Estimated Expenditure from Continuing Operations 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 EMPLOYEE COSTS Ordinary Time 9,985,508.51 10,308,961.62 10,630,882.19 10,879,568.10 Time and a Half 23,125.60 23,819.37 24,513.14 25,206.90 Annual Leave Taken 856,486.31 882,180.93 907,875.49 933,570.11 Sick Leave Taken 255,082.06 262,734.52 270,387.00 278,039.44 Long Service Leave Taken 175,165.81 180,420.77 185,675.75 190,930.74 Training (Exc Salaries) 268,821.25 276,885.89 284,950.52 293,015.17 Superannuation 1,468,030.25 1,512,071.15 1,556,112.05 1,600,152.96 Workers Compensation 976,600.32 1,005,898.34 1,035,196.33 1,064,494.37 Employee Reimbursement. Subject to FBT

16,518.29 17,013.84 17,509.39 18,004.94

FBT Contributions 51,203.50 52,739.61 54,275.70 55,811.83 Payroll Tax 71,186.82 73,322.42 75,458.03 77,593.63 Employee On-Costs 9,509,729.86 9,820,356.09 10,119,316.10 10,380,676.87 Employee On-Costs -9,470,728.95 -9,841,472.48 -10,094,725.03 -10,380,675.86 CWGA Trainees 26,399.50 27,191.49 27,983.47 28,775.46 14,213,129.13 14,602,123.56 15,095,410.13 15,445,164.66MATERIALS USED Plant 2,779,193.20 2,830,608.49 2,794,273.87 2,827,675.17 Stores and Materials Ex Store 127,516.64 131,342.15 135,167.66 138,993.16 Materials and Creditors 19,999,652.33 10,976,345.96 10,417,731.72 9,944,545.81 Fuel and Oil 717,921.28 739,458.92 760,996.56 782,534.20 Registration 61,616.53 63,465.03 65,313.52 67,162.02 Fish River Water 1,154,020.57 1,188,641.19 1,223,261.80 1,257,882.42 24,839,920.55 15,929,861.74 15,396,745.13 15,018,792.78CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Garbage Contracts 1,382,030.22 1,423,491.13 1,464,952.03 1,506,412.94 1,382,030.22 1,423,491.13 1,464,952.03 1,506,412.94 OTHER EXPENSES Interest Expense 893,703.65 920,514.75 947,325.87 974,136.97 Lease Payments: External 95,830.11 98,705.01 101,579.92 104,454.82 Statutory Expenses 59,110.36 60,883.67 62,656.98 64,430.29 Audit Fees - Audit Services 41,597.36 42,845.29 44,093.20 45,341.13 Legal Expenses 164,359.64 169,290.43 174,221.22 179,152.00 Consultants 15,240.10 15,697.30 16,154.51 16,611.71 Mayoral Allowance 19,821.95 20,416.61 21,011.27 21,605.93 Members Fees & Allowances 97,457.91 100,381.65 103,305.38 106,229.12

Budget


Members Expenses 9,251.80 9,529.35 9,806.91 10,084.46 Insurance (Ex Compensation) 986,546.42 1,016,142.81 1,045,739.20 1,075,335.60 Street Lighting 389,000.16 400,670.16 412,340.17 424,010.17 Electricity 473,769.41 487,982.48 502,195.58 516,408.65 Gas 41,377.00 42,618.31 43,859.62 45,100.93 Water 19,826.20 20,420.99 21,015.77 21,610.56 Rates 483,833.51 498,348.52 512,863.51 527,378.52 Telephone 181,924.82 177,082.56 182,240.34 187,398.04 Advertising 91,171.22 93,906.36 96,641.50 99,376.64 Printing & Stationery 50,711.24 52,232.58 53,753.91 55,275.25 Postages 59,109.59 60,882.87 62,656.20 64,429.46 Subscription 43,614.30 44,922.73 46,231.17 47,539.59 Office Expenses 180,144.49 185,548.82 190,953.20 196,357.50 Bank & Govt Charges 100,744.00 103,766.32 106,788.64 109,810.96 Contributions 682,185.91 701,034.50 721,500.07 742,014.14 Other 11,427.96 11,770.80 12,113.64 12,456.48 5,191,759.11 5,335,594.87 5,491,047.78 5,646,548.92 DEPRECIATION Dist Exp - Water 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.13 Dist Exp - Sewerage 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Dist Exp - Operations -30,353.13 -31,263.72 -32,174.32 -33,084.91 Generated Depreciation - Plant & Equipment

749,200.00 771,676.00 794,152.00 816,628.00

Generated Depreciation - Off Equipment Com

101,447.00 104,490.41 107,533.82 110,577.23

Generated Depreciation - Furniture & Fittings

15,970.00 16,449.10 16,928.20 17,407.30

Generated Depreciation - Buildings 2,460,529.29 2,534,345.17 2,608,161.05 2,681,976.93 Generated Depreciation - Other Structures

326,375.00 336,166.25 345,957.50 355,748.75

Generated Depreciation - Roads/Bridges

1,475,000.00 1,519,250.00 1,563,500.00 1,607,750.00

Generated Depreciation - Drainage 147,905.00 152,342.15 156,779.30 161,216.45 Generated Depreciation - Water Supply

787,036.62 826,047.72 848,058.82 875,069.92

Generated Depreciation - Sewerage System

1,433,000.00 1,557,000.01 1,585,000.01 1,607,000.01

Generated Depreciation - Tip Remediation

196,836.30 202,741.39 208,646.48 214,551.57

ESP Office Rental 408,544.70 420,801.05 433,057.39 445,313.72 ESP External Service Provider 705,627.27 726,796.11 747,964.90 769,133.74 ISP Internal Service Provider 6,181,686.41 6,367,137.00 6,552,587.60 6,738,038.18 GOV Governance Charge 1,014,086.38 1,044,508.98 1,074,931.56 1,105,354.16 SDA Service Delivery Agreement 2,327,256.52 2,397,074.18 2,466,891.90 2,536,709.63 Dist Exp - Loan Repayments 1,437,337.06 1,480,457.17 1,523,577.28 1,566,697.40 Cap Exp - Transfers to Reserves 1,090,921.58 1,176,199.23 1,255,696.87 1,375,441.12 20,828,406.12 21,602,218.32 22,257,250.49 22,951,529.33

Budget


Estimated Income from Continuing Operations 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 RATES & ANNUAL CHARGES General Rates - Residential -5,335,403.65 -5,495,465.76 -5,655,527.87 -5,815,589.98 General Rates - Business -1,541,170.00 -1,587,405.10 -1,633,640.20 -1,679,875.30 General Rates - Farmland -1,465,322.00 -1,509,281.66 -1,553,241.32 -1,597,200.98 General Rates - Mining -1,859,984.00 -1,915,783.52 -1,971,583.04 -2,027,382.56 Special Rates - Sewerage -4,901,560.12 -5,048,605.93 -5,200,221.73 -5,356,542.53 Special Rates - Parking -216,299.00 -222,787.97 -229,276.94 -235,765.91 Sewerage Usage Charge -384,942.75 -396,490.26 -408,384.23 -420,635.20 Stormwater Levy -239,537.00 -246,723.11 -253,909.22 -261,095.33 Annual Charges - Water -1,252,986.80 -1,290,575.95 -1,329,460.11 -1,369,678.26 Annual Charges - Gas Mains -15,417.07 -15,879.58 -16,342.09 -16,804.61 -

17,212,622.39-17,728,998.84

-18,251,586.75

-18,780,570.66

USER CHGS, FEES, INTEREST, OTHER Waste Management Charges -3,080,431.34 -3,172,843.01 -3,268,025.68 -3,366,062.35 User Charges - Water Charges -3,224,003.51 -3,320,721.40 -3,420,342.30 -3,522,951.20 User Charges - Sewerage Trade Waste charges

-66,820.35 -68,824.96 -70,829.57 -72,834.18

User Charges - Property Rental -445,978.03 -459,357.37 -472,736.73 -486,116.04 User Charges - Swimming Pool Charges

-94,840.50 -97,685.71 -100,530.93 -103,376.15

User Charges - Vehicle Lease -125,000.05 -128,750.05 -132,500.05 -136,250.05 Fees - Regulatory/Statutory -769,087.75 -792,160.38 -815,233.04 -838,305.66 Fees - Private Works -97,435.84 -100,358.92 -103,281.99 -106,205.07 Fees - Discretionary (Other) -30,840.00 -31,765.20 -32,690.40 -33,615.60 RTA Charges State Roads -91,502.28 -94,247.35 -96,992.42 -99,737.49 Interest - Investments -558,075.69 -574,817.97 -591,560.23 -608,302.51 Interest - Overdue Rates & Charges -99,974.10 -102,973.32 -105,972.55 -108,971.77 Interest - Advances -531.99 -547.95 -563.91 -579.87 Proceeds Sale Property -249,500.00 -257,000.00 -264,710.00 -272,651.30 Other Op Revenue - Other -296,400.23 -305,292.23 -314,184.26 -323,076.25 -9,230,421.66 -9,507,345.82 -9,790,154.06 -10,079,035.49 OP GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS Op Grants - General Fin Assist -4,324,585.62 -4,538,619.42 -4,670,812.22 -4,803,005.01 Op Grants - General Pens Subs -524,560.37 -540,297.18 -556,034.00 -571,770.80 Spec Op Grant - Lib per Capita -55,619.81 -57,288.40 -58,957.00 -60,625.59 Spec Op Grant - St Lighting -50,656.09 -52,175.77 -53,695.46 -55,215.14 Spec Op Grant - Other Operation -444,987.50 -226,167.12 -232,346.75 -238,526.38 Op Contribution - RTA Registered Roads

-114,196.20 -117,622.09 -121,047.97 -124,473.86

Op Contribution - Reimbursements -425,735.15 -438,507.21 -451,279.25 -464,051.32 -5,940,340.74 -5,970,677.19 -6,144,172.65 -6,317,668.10

Budget


CAPITAL GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS Cap Grants - Sewerage Assets -4,288,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cap Grants - Roads & Bridges -560,000.00 -560,000.00 -560,000.00 -560,000.00 Capital Grants - Flood Mitigation -150,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Capital Contributions - s94 Roadwork’s

-60,000.00 -60,000.00 -70,000.00 -70,000.00

Capital Contributions - Water -51,000.00 -51,000.00 -51,000.00 -51,000.00 Capital Contributions - Sewerage -90,000.00 -90,000.00 -90,000.00 -90,000.00 Capital Contributions - Kerb & Gutter

-21,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

-5,220,000.00 -761,000.00 -771,000.00 -771,000.00 INTERNAL INCOME Plant Hire Income -2,847,796.21 -2,933,230.10 -3,018,663.98 -3,104,097.87 Dist Inc - Operations 30,353.14 31,263.74 32,174.32 33,084.92 Dist Inc - Depreciation Added Back -749,200.00 -771,676.00 -794,152.00 -816,628.00 Depreciation Office Equip Commercial

-101,447.00 -104,490.41 -107,533.82 -110,577.23

Depreciation Water -15,970.05 -16,449.15 -16,928.25 -17,407.35 Depreciation Buildings -2,460,529.29 -2,534,345.17 -2,608,161.05 -2,681,976.93 Depreciation Other Structures -326,405.00 -336,197.15 -345,989.30 -355,781.45 Depreciation Office -1,475,000.00 -1,519,250.00 -1,563,500.00 -1,607,750.00 Depreciation Drainage -147,905.00 -152,342.15 -156,779.30 -161,216.45 Depreciation Water -787,036.62 -826,047.72 -848,058.82 -875,069.92 Depreciation Sewerage -1,433,000.00 -1,557,000.01 -1,585,000.01 -1,607,000.01 Depreciation Tip Remediation -196,836.30 -202,741.39 -208,646.48 -214,551.57 ESP Office rental -408,544.67 -420,801.01 -433,057.35 -445,313.69 ESP External Service Provider -705,899.11 -727,076.08 -748,253.04 -769,430.02 ISP Internal Service Provider -6,181,686.43 -6,367,136.98 -6,552,587.61 -6,738,038.17 GOV Governance Charge -1,014,086.37 -1,044,508.96 -1,074,931.56 -1,105,354.15 SDA Service Delivery Agreement -2,327,256.54 -2,397,074.23 -2,466,891.93 -2,536,709.64 Cap Inc - Principal Loans Raised -1,608,000.00 -500,000.00 -500,000.00 -500,000.00 Cap Inc - Transfers from Reserves -6,095,614.88 -2,689,763.36 -1,843,340.61 -1,068,967.87 -

28,851,860.34-24,925,267.77

-24,748,492.10

-24,620,174.38

BUDGET SURPLUS / DEFICIT 0.00 -143,598.36 -91,808.69 -62,611.02

Revenue Policy

Management Plan 2011 – 2015 94

Net Program Cost Summary Operating and Maintenance (Recurrent) Budget

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015EXECUTIVE Executive Office 1,394,250 1,436,078 1,477,905 1,519,733 Elected Member 195,144 200,998 206,852 212,707 Executive Support 87,760 90,392 93,025 95,658 Organisational Development 736,456 779,550 800,643 802,737 On Costs: All Programs -7,847,751 -8,169,805 -8,374,368 -8,611,630 Tourism 742,645 680,475 689,326 700,551 Executive ISP Organisational Development To Others

-1,151,341 -1,185,882 -1,220,422 -1,254,962

Executive Service Delivery Agreement 1,363,700 1,404,611 1,445,522 1,486,433 Centroc Program Costs 45,000 46,350 47,700 49,050 General Purpose Revenues -16,911,708 -16,415,884 -16,894,016 -17,372,149 -21,345,846 -21,133,118 -21,727,833 -22,371,873OPERATIONS Operations Office 4,363,666 4,494,576 4,625,486 4,756,396 Operations Service Delivery By Other 155,229 159,886 164,542 169,199 Service Delivery Agreements To Other 2,174 2,239 2,304 2,369 Regional Roads Maintenance 126,964 130,773 134,582 138,391 Urban Roads Maintenance 431,013 443,944 456,874 469,805 Rural Roads Maintenance 1,395,670 1,437,540 1,479,410 1,521,280 Bridge Maintenance 41,120 42,354 43,588 44,821 Ancillary Maintenance 112,379 115,751 119,122 122,494 Street Cleaning 441,557 454,804 468,051 481,298 Drainage 77,761 80,094 82,426 84,759 Private Works -15,420 -15,883 -16,346 -16,808 Traffic Facilities 387,655 399,284 410,914 422,543 Emergency Services 256,873 264,579 272,285 279,991 Cemeteries 165,593 180,561 188,729 200,737 7,942,234 8,190,501 8,431,968 8,677,275RECREATION Recreation: Service Delivery From Others

196,847 202,752 208,658 214,563

Streetscape 631,694 650,644 669,595 688,546 Sportsfields/Playgrounds 748,385 770,837 793,289 815,740 Swimming Pool 343,727 354,039 364,350 374,662 Parks & Gardens 360,763 371,586 382,409 393,232 Noxious Pest Control 154,209 158,836 163,462 168,088 2,435,625 2,508,694 2,581,763 2,654,832COUNCIL: PROPERTY Buildings: Administration 111,274 114,612 117,951 121,289 Buildings: Community 392,591 404,369 416,147 427,924 Buildings: Recreation 125,967 129,746 133,525 137,304 Buildings: Economic -195,452 -201,316 -207,180 -213,043 Buildings: Other Land & Buildings 255,456 263,120 270,783 278,447 Buildings: Transport 57,189 58,905 60,620 62,336 Buildings: Public Toilets 309,883 319,180 328,476 337,773 Service Delivery Agree From Others -498,379 -513,330 -528,282 -543,233 558,529 575,285 592,041 608,797

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WATER Revenues -4,665,605 -4,805,571 -4,949,734 -5,098,220 Service Delivery By Others 857,807 883,541 909,276 935,010 Service Delivery Agreements -744,577 -766,915 -789,252 -811,589 Water Office 1,504,551 1,549,688 1,594,824 1,639,961 Fish River Water 1,154,021 1,188,641 1,223,262 1,257,882 Pumping Stations 63,208 65,104 67,001 68,897 Reservoirs 182,650 188,130 193,609 199,089 Water Treatment 830,215 855,122 880,028 904,935 Mains & Services 792,245 816,012 839,780 863,547 Water Private Works -3,471 -3,575 -3,680 -3,784 Water Other Expenses 1,542 1,588 1,635 1,681 -27,414 -28,234 -33,252 -42,592WASTEWATER Revenues -5,495,521 -5,660,385 -5,830,165 -6,005,008 Wastewater Private Works -3,471 -3,575 -3,680 -3,784 Service Delivery By Others -1,121,437 -1,155,080 -1,188,723 -1,222,366 Service Delivery Agreements 348,496 358,951 369,406 379,860 Wastewater Office 1,612,810 1,661,194 1,709,578 1,757,963 Treatment Works 1,345,947 1,386,326 1,426,704 1,467,082 Mains 358,523 369,279 380,035 390,790 Pumping Stations 689,038 709,709 730,380 751,052 -2,265,615 -2,333,582 -2,406,465 -2,484,410WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste Management 757,175 779,890 802,605 825,321 Service Delivery By Others -125,748 -129,521 -133,293 -137,065 Collection & Recycling -1,093,816 -1,126,629 -1,162,213 -1,200,652 -462,389 -476,260 -492,901 -512,396DEVELOPMENT Development Office 2,242,902 2,310,189 2,377,476 2,444,763 Service Delivery By Others -493,477 -508,281 -523,085 -537,889 1,749,425 1,801,908 1,854,391 1,906,873RECORDS MANAGEMENT Internal Services Records 517,111 532,624 548,138 563,651 ISP Records To Others -487,723 -502,354 -516,986 -531,618 29,388 30,270 31,152 32,033INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/GIS Information Technology / GIS 1,170,375 1,180,766 1,215,157 1,249,549 ISP It To Others -1,512,365 -1,557,736 -1,603,107 -1,648,478 -341,990 -376,970 -387,949 -398,929INTERNAL SERVICES Internal Services: Office 2,820,581 2,905,198 2,989,816 3,074,433 Internal Services 14,843 15,288 15,733 16,178 ISP Finance To Others -3,027,967 -3,118,806 -3,209,645 -3,300,484 -192,543 -198,320 -204,096 -209,872PLANT & DEPOT Plant & Depot 482,580 497,058 511,535 526,012 Plant Operations -509,637 -527,326 -545,016 -562,705 Workshop / Depot 129,353 133,233 137,114 140,995 Service Delivery Agreements By Others 39,687 40,878 42,069 43,259 141,983 143,843 145,702 147,562

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INSURANCES Insurance Management 695,918 716,795 737,673 758,551 695,918 716,795 737,673 758,551POLICY & PLANNING Policy & Planning 1,025,097 1,055,850 1,086,667 1,117,549 P & P Contribution To Others -42,303 -43,572 -44,841 -46,110 982,795 1,012,278 1,041,826 1,071,440COMMUNITY: LIBRARY Community: Library 1,588,824 1,595,654 1,642,129 1,688,604 Service Delivery Agreements 126,872 130,679 134,485 138,291 1,715,697 1,726,332 1,776,614 1,826,895COMMUNITY Community Office 578,666 667,626 687,181 706,848 Service Delivery By Others -15,281 -15,739 -16,198 -16,656 CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service 640,751 659,973 679,196 698,418 ISP Customer To Others -467,340 -481,360 -495,380 -509,400 Service Delivery Agreements -7,548 -7,775 -8,001 -8,228 165,863 170,838 175,814 180,790HUMAN HEALTH & COMPLIANCE Human Health & Compliance 288,845 297,510 306,175 314,841 288,845 297,510 306,175 314,841ROAD SAFETY Road Safety 57,916 59,653 61,391 63,128 57,916 59,653 61,391 63,128 -7,308,196 -6,660,687 -6,845,004 -7,086,865

Net Program Cost Summary Capital Budget

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015EXECUTIVE CAPITAL Debt Servicing 146,081 150,463 154,846 159,228Land & Property Development 0 0 20,000 0 146,081 150,463 174,846 159,228REGIONAL SERVICES CAPITAL Operations Capital 1,316,057 1,660,786 1,707,731 1,739,275Operations Miscellaneous 158,500 320,000 310,100 333,550Recreation Capital 725,306 310,000 382,486 213,776Recreation Capital RLCIP Projects 20,000 0 0 500,000Plant, Workshop & Depot 1,100,000 355,000 255,150 234,305Buildings Capital 291,000 265,000 400,000 170,000 3,610,863 2,910,786 3,055,466 3,190,906WASTE MANAGEMENT CAPITAL 462,389 476,259 492,901 512,396POLICY & PLANNING CAPT 260,184 191,000 195,800 197,244 722,573 667,259 688,701 709,640IT CAPITAL information technology/GIS 155,000 15,000 -30,000 0 155,000 15,000 -30,000 0

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COMMUNITY CAPITAL Community: Library 89,600 52,340 54,330 56,380Community & Cultural 291,049 359,423 370,135 381,097 380,649 411,763 424,465 437,477WATER Water Infrastructure 1,884,299 1,075,498 1,327,697 929,896Water Reserves, Loans Etc -1,856,885 -1,047,264 -1,294,445 -887,304 27,414 28,234 33,252 42,591WASTE WATER Wastewater Infrastructure 2,123,024 2,391,315 2,066,605 1,755,896Wastewater Reserves, Loans, Capt 142,592 -57,732 339,860 728,515 2,265,616 2,333,582 2,406,466 2,484,411 7,308,196 6,517,089 6,753,196 7,024,254BUDGET SURPLUS / DEFICIT 0 -143,598 -91,809 -62,611

Ordinary Rates Council has 4 categories of ordinary rate, being residential, farmland, business and mining. These categories are further divided into subcategories for residential, farmland and business. An ordinary rate will be applied to each parcel of rateable land within the Local Government Area in 2011/12. This Management Plan has been prepared based upon an increase in the rate peg limit for 2011/12 of 2.8% and subsequently this amount has been incorporated into the rate model. It should also be noted that the special variation to the ordinary rate for the provision of fire services in the Local Government Area which was approved and adopted in 2006/07 is proposed to continue in 2011/12.

Special Rates Special Variation to the Ordinary Rate for Infrastructure Improvements At its meeting held on 9 March 2009, Council resolved to apply for a special variation to the ordinary rate to fund infrastructure improvements. On 3 July 2009, the Minister for Local Government approved a special variation to the ordinary rate which involves a 4.77% increase to the ordinary rate for infrastructure improvements. This special rate will be ongoing for 10 years including 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15 and is included within the following general levy:

Residential Base Amount

($) Ad Valorem Amount

(c in the $) Total Yield

($) Lithgow $248.00 0.00531160 $3,152,514.73

Wallerawang $216.00 0.00420960 $398,506.46

Portland $210.00 0.00446750 $387,800.10

Strathlone/Littleton $248.00 0.00592130 $410,225.65

Lidsdale $248.00 0.00455970 $78,725.55

Marrangaroo $248.00 0.00532770 $97,705.91

General $174.00 0.00294500 $1,398,013.98

Farmland

Intense Use $321.00 0.00232110 $176,508.79

Farmland $321.00 0.00232110 $1,288,813.67

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Business Lithgow $347.00 0.02054530 $1,260,921.46

Wallerawang $347.00 0.01239270 $104,659.44

Portland $347.00 0.00968350 $31,242.83

Lidsdale $236.00 0.01938310 $6,634.88

General $236.00 0.00393470 $137,712.00

Mining Coal Mines $8,477.00

0.08145917

$1,859,984.70

Total Estimated Yield $10,789,970.15

The special variation of 4.77% above the ordinary rate (after rate pegging) for 2009/10 will be ongoing for 10 years. Rate pegging of 2.8% for the 2011-2012 financial year has been included in the table below. The outcomes, measurement and reporting requirements of the special variation to the ordinary rate to fund infrastructure improvements are detailed in the following:

4 Year Works Program 4.77% Special Rate Variation - Infrastructure 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

Roads

Cox's River Road 40,000 40,000

Magpie Hollow Road 145,000 157,566

Mid Hartley Road 80,000 80,000

Glen Davis Road 105,000 139,948

Reseals - 10mm 101,365 101,365 101,365 101,365

Lithgow/ Portland Lanes 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000

Total Road Improvements 376,365 376,365 388,931 411,313

Buildings

Lithgow Swimming Pool Amenities; Roof, Drainage, Toilets 50,000 50,000

Family History Society Tank St: Roofing 15,000

Red Cross Hall: Roof, Drainage, Painting 50,000 50,000

Golf Club 20,000 15,000 15,000

Lake Wallace Toilets: Refit Interior & Security 35,948 23,382

General Asset Building Maintenance 10,000 10,000 25,000 10,000

Total Building Improvements 95,000 112,795 76,950 76,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURE SPECIAL RATE 471,365 487,313

487,313 487313

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Outcomes Measurement Reporting in Annual Report Infrastructure Improvements

Improve the condition of the following roads in 2011-2012 Cox’s River Rd Magpie Hollow Road Reseals Lithgow/Portland Lanes

Road works completed Report on on-the-ground works undertaken.

Improvement works to the following buildings in 2011-2012 Lithgow Swimming Pool Amenities Building – Roof, drainage, toilets Family History Society, Tank Street, Lithgow – Roofing Golf Club: veranda works – heritage eastern side. General Asset Building Maintenance

Improvement works completed Report on works completed

Parking The special rate for parking for 155 CBD properties will continue within the designated area of Lithgow. This rate is to fund the maintenance of parking facilities within the designated area. The ad valorem rate and estimated yield is provided below.

Parking Ad Valorem Amount

($) Estimated Yield

($) Designated area of Lithgow 0.00839 $216,299.27

Charges Council proposes to make the following annual charges:

Sewerage Charges

The following residential or business sewerage access charge will be levied on all rateable and non rateable properties which are connected to or within 225 metres of Council's reticulated sewerage system:

Sewerage Access Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 431 3,060,100 Less write-off pension rebate -169,750

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Business (main size): 200mm 880 880 100mm 880 17,600 50mm 775 44,950 20mm 585 205,335 Total Estimated Yield 268,765 The following sewerage usage charges will be levied to all properties using Council's reticulated sewerage system:

Sewerage Usage Charges Type Charge

($) Residential 246 Business (95% of water usage) 1.23

The residential sewer charge is calculated by guidelines issued by Best Practice pricing using the following formulae: BR = SDF X (AC20 + (CR X UC)) Where: BR = Annual residential sewerage bill ($) AC20 = Annual non-residential sewerage access charge for 20mm water service connection ($) SDF = Sewer discharge factor – the proportion of total residential water consumption that is discharged to the sewerage system CR = Average annual residential consumption (kL) UC = Sewer usage charge ($/kL)

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Stormwater Charges

The following stormwater charges will be levied on all residential and business properties except those which are vacant land. This levy will be used to partly fund the maintenance and improvements to urban drainage and the flood mitigation works at Farmers Creek, Lithgow. These projects will also require additional funding through Council expenditure and in relation to the Farmers Creek flood mitigation works, two thirds of the contribution are sourced from the State and Federal Governments.

Stormwater Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 25.00 150,225 Strata Unit (Residential) 12.50 1,087 Business 25.00 per 350sq metres ($1,500 Cap) 88,325 Total Estimated Yield 239,637 The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Action Plan has been reviewed in the preparation of this Management Plan.

Waste Charges The following waste charges will be levied on all rateable and non rateable properties:


($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 317.00 2,549,314 Second Bin Medical Waste/Large Family

317.00 2,219

Business 317.00 197,808 Non Rateable 317.00 70,057 Unoccupied Urban 119.00 79,968 Rural 76.50 179,469 Total Estimated Yield 3.078.835

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Water Charges The following residential or business water availability charge will be levied on all rateable and non rateable properties which are connected to or within 75 metres of Council's reticulated water supply system:

Water Availability Charges Type Charge

($) Estimated Yield

($) Residential 145 1,114,035 Less write-off pension rebate -168,392 Business (main size): 200mm 880 880 100mm 880 23,760 50mm 775 59,675 20mm 585 239,850 Total Estimated Yield 1,269,808 The following water usage charges will be levied to all properties using Council's reticulated water supply system:

Water Usage Charges Kilolitres Used Charge

($) 0 – 250 Residential 2.40 / kl 250+ Residential 3.60 / kl All business – Flat rate 2.76 / kl

Proposed Borrowings Council intends to borrow $1,608,000monies to support the projects listed below in 2011-2012.

Proposed Borrowings Projects 2011/12

($) Completion of the Wallerawang STP 1,383,000 Sth Bowenfels Infrastructure 225,000 Total Borrowings 1,608,000 The borrowings will be sought from lending authorities approved by the Department of the Local Government. Security for borrowings includes Council's assets and consolidated funds.

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Depreciation As advised in past years Council’s treatment of depreciation has altered to previous Management Plans. Council had previously ‘cash funded’ depreciation; this draft Management Plan reflects Council’s injection of the depreciable value, $7,693,299 back into infrastructure improvements.

Pricing Methodology for Goods and Services Provided by Council The pricing methodology for goods and services provided by Council is based on the concept of user pays and cost recovery.

Fees The proposed fees to be levied are detailed in the Management Plan Fees and Charges 2011-2012 document.

Appendix


Appendix 1 - Actions from Council Plans and Strategies The following tables cross references actions listed within the 2011-2015 Management Plan and 2011-2012 Operations Plan with Councils relevant planning instruments. Action Reference Document/s Page/s Management/Operations Plan

Reference Provision of information to the community Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 146-165 25 Participate in community groups Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 146, , 165, 175 26,27 Consider Social Plan actions in the draft management plans Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 146 26 Consider financial support of community groups and organisations Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 147, 171 27,32,44,51,64,67 Prepare an Open Space Study Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 147 30

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 147 Consider actions from the Cultural Plan Cultural Plan 2008-2013

65-67

Further investigate the feasibility of an indoor heated swimming pool

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148 30

Resourcing of the Lithgow Library Learning Centre Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148 49-50 Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148, 175 Implement priority actions from the Crime Prevention Plan in

relation to assault, domestic violence, harassment and malicious damage

Crime Prevention Plan 28

Participate in the Police Community Action Team (Now Police Community Safety Precinct Meetings)

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 148 28

Continue program of footpath and road maintenance Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 149 35-37 Participate in the transport working group Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 149 35 Hold activities for International Womens Day Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 165 27 Coordinate and provide support to the Youth Council Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 166 69 Investigate ways to remediate the slipperiness of Main Street pavers Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 167 37 Develop an Ageing Population Strategy Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 167 26 Develop a Disability Access Plan Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 169 26 Plans of Management for Council owned or controlled sites to include ways to interpret, protect and preserve Aboriginal heritage

Social Plan 2006 – 2011 (Revised Dec 2008) 30,46

Provide Council's Alternate Fuel Rebate State of Environment Report Not Referenced 58 Design and construct Blackmans Flat Waste Management Facility State of Environment Report Not Referenced 63 Upgrade Portland Sewerage Treatment Plant State of Environment Report Not Referenced 61 Provide a heritage advisor program State of Environment Report Not Referenced 46 Present the John Wellings Heritage Award State of Environment Report Not Referenced 46 Develop a Way finding and Signage Masterplan Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 67

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Improvements to public space Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 67 Interpretive signage Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 32,67 Improvements to Lake Pillans Wetlands Cultural Precinct Master Plan Not Referenced 31-32,67 Implement the actions of the Economic Development Strategy Economic Development Strategy 136-167 23-24, 30-32, 34, 39-44, 46,50,

62, 66-67, 71, 75, Encourage residents to shop locally Business and Retail Strategy 93- 39 Encourage local business to strive for excellence – ED7 Business and Retail Strategy 94 40 Develop tourism industry Business and Retail Strategy 94 41-44 Consolidate Lithgow’s Centres Business and Retail Strategy 94-95 71 Promote Lithgow to new residents Business and Retail Strategy 95 40 Support growth in centres as part of a broader economic development objective

Business and Retail Strategy 96 39-40, 50