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Ord Con Mins 18 November 2014

COUNCIL MINUTES 18 NOVEMBER 2014

THESE MINUTES ARE HEREBY CERTIFIED AS CONFIRMED PRESIDING MEMBER’S SIGNATURE ----------------------------------DATE:----------------------------

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482/14 

PRAYER



483/14 

DECLARATION OF OPENING



484/14 

APOLOGIES



485/14 

QUESTION TIME FOR THE PUBLIC



486/14 

MEMBERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE



487/14 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES



488/14 

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE LORD MAYOR



489/14 

DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS



490/14 

QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN



491/14 

CORRESPONDENCE



492/14 

PETITIONS



493/14 

MATTERS FOR WHICH THE MEETING MAY BE CLOSED



PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORTS  494/14 

495/14 

496/14  497/14  498/14  499/14 

FORMAL COMMENT ON THE METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S DRAFT REVISED WATERBANK PRECINCT DESIGN GUIDELINES



PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS 2011 – EXPANSION OF SUBIACO REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO INCLUDE PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN SITE

25 

DRAFT BURSWOOD PENINSULA DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN

34 

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR WALKER AVENUE, WEST PERTH

42 

SUPREME COURT GARDENS – WONDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL

52 

‘ORIGIN NYE’ EVENT – WELLINGTON SQUARE

57 

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MARKETING, SPONSORSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORTS  500/14 

AUSTRALIA DAY SKYWORKS – 2014 EVENT REVIEW AND 2015 – 2018 EVENT PLANNING

65 

501/14 

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - G’DAY USA 2015

76 

502/14 

SUMMER LANEWAY EVENTS SERIES - CORPORATE EVENT ‘START UP’ SPONSORSHIP

85 

EVENT SPONSORSHIP (PARTNERSHIP) – TASTE OF PERTH 2015

91 

EVENT SPONSORSHIP 2014/15 – ROUND TWO ASSESSMENT

98 

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP – SLIDESTREET

102 

503/14  504/14  505/14 

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS  506/14 

507/14  508/14 

509/14 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

108 

ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

109 

OCTOBER BUDGET REVIEW 2014/15 – FORECAST OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

114 

PROPOSED REVOCATION OF COUNCIL POLICY 16.2 – PLANT AND VEHICLE – DISPOSAL OF, AND PROPOSED ADOPTION OF NEW COUNCIL POLICY 16.2 – DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

121 

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE REPORTS  510/14 

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

125 

WORKS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS  511/14 

BLACK SPOT FUNDING - PROGRAM 2014/15

132 

512/14 

MUSEUM STREET: CONCEPT APPROVAL AND STAGED PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

137 

TENDER NO: 027-14/15 – MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A THERMOPLASTIC SIGNAGE / SYMBOL SUITE

142 

MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

145 

513/14 

514/14 

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515/14 

URGENT BUSINESS

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516/14 

CLOSE OF MEETING

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Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Perth held in the Council Chamber, Ninth Floor, Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Tuesday, 18 November 2014.

Presiding:

The Rt Hon Lord Mayor, Ms Lisa-M. Scaffidi

Councillors Present:

Adamos, McEvoy

Butler,

Davidson,

Harley

and

In Attendance: Gary Stevenson PSM Robert Mianich Doug Forster Martin Mileham Garry Dunne Margaret Smith Mark Ridgwell Cathryn Clayton

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Chief Executive Officer Director Corporate Services Director City Infrastructure and Enterprises Director City Planning and Development Director City Services Manager Approval Services Manager Governance Governance Electoral Officer

Observers: One member of the public. Two members of the press. Two members of the staff.

482/14 PRAYER The Lord Mayor took the Chair and the prayer was read by the Chief Executive Officer.

483/14 DECLARATION OF OPENING 6.05pm

The Lord Mayor declared the meeting open.

484/14 APOLOGIES Cr Chen

485/14 QUESTION TIME FOR THE PUBLIC Nil

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486/14 MEMBERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE The Chief Executive Officer advised that the following leave of absence had previously been granted:  

Cr Limnios for the period 17 to 21 November 2014, inclusive; Cr Yong for the period 17 to 27 November 2014, inclusive.

Cr Harley requested leave of absence for the period 26 December 2014 to 11 January 2015, inclusive;

Moved by Cr Davidson, seconded by Cr Butler That the request for leave of absence from Cr Harley for the period 26 December 2014 to 11 January 2015, inclusive be approved. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley and McEvoy

Against: Nil

487/14 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 28 October 2014 were submitted for consideration.

Moved by Cr Davidson, seconded by Cr Butler That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 28 October 2014, be confirmed as a true and correct record. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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488/14 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE LORD MAYOR Nil

489/14 DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS The following Member disclosed an interest: Member Officer

/ Minute Item Title. No. 497/14 Request for Special Cr Davidson Development Plan for (TRIM – Walker Avenue, West Perth 322970/14)

Nature / Extent of Interest Impartiality Interest – Cr Davidson’s employer is the owner of 22–24 Walker Avenue, West Perth.

490/14 QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN Nil

491/14 CORRESPONDENCE Nil

492/14 PETITIONS Nil

493/14 MATTERS FOR WHICH THE MEETING MAY BE CLOSED The Chief Executive Officer advised that Schedule 37 associated with Item 513/14 is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 5.23(2)(e)(iii) of the Local Government Act 1995. Therefore, should a Member wish to discuss the content of Schedule 37 relevant to the Item, it is recommended that Council resolve to close the meeting to members of the public before discussion of the Item.

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CONFIRMATION DATE 9 DECEMBER 2014 -418 NOVEMBER 2014 ITEM NO:

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORTS 494/14 FORMAL COMMENT ON THE METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S DRAFT REVISED WATERBANK PRECINCT DESIGN GUIDELINES BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1029758#05 Siobhan Linehan, Strategic Town Planner Steven McDougall, Acting Director City Planning and Development 21 October 2014 Schedule 1 – Other Matters Schedule 2 – Site Plan Schedule 3 – Circulation Schedule 4 – Building envelopes (view from east) Schedule 5 – Building envelopes (view from north west) Schedule 6 – Building envelopes (view from west) Schedule 7 – Cross sections of streets Schedule 8 – Cross sections (continued) Schedule 9 – Public Open Space Schedule 10 – Comparison with previous Master Plans

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Planning Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. The 4 hectare Waterbank Precinct (the precinct) situated on the eastern edge of the city is bound by Trinity College to the north, the Swan River to the east, the Causeway interchange to the south and the Western Australian Police site to the west. The precinct forms part of the MRA’s greater Riverside Project Area. The subject land was transferred from the control of the City to the former East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) in 2004. The Riverside Master Plan adopted by EPRA in August 2008, is the overarching strategic planning framework to guide the future development of the 40 hectare Riverside Project area. The draft revised Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines dated 8 September 2014 (draft revised Guidelines 2014) is intended to replace the existing Guidelines and be I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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adopted by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) under its Central Perth Redevelopment Scheme (1 August 2012). It is a statutory document and outlines the vision and guiding planning principles for the future development of the precinct. Previous Council Resolutions The Council, at its meeting held on the 24 June 2008, considered the Riverside Masterplan Review 2008 and Amendment No. 23 to the East Perth Redevelopment Scheme, and resolved to advise the East Perth Redevelopment Authority that it generally supports the concepts as shown in the 2008 review of the Riverside Master Plan, subject to a number of issues being addressed as part of the finalisation of the Master Plan. The Riverside Master Plan Review 2008 was subsequently revised and adopted by EPRA’s Board in August 2008. The Council, at its meeting held on the 7 October 2008, considered a development application referred to the City by EPRA for forward works (surcharging and excavations) for the Waterbank Precinct to create an inlet and prepare the site for development, and resolved to support it subject to numerous conditions. At its meeting held on 27 January 2009, the Council advised EPRA that further consideration of the draft Waterbank Design Guidelines 2008 should be deferred pending consideration of previous issues raised by the Council in relation to the Riverside Master Plan in addition to a number of other issues. The Waterbank Design Guidelines was adopted by the former EPRA in 2009. At its meeting held on the 3 June 2014, the Council considered the draft Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines dated 2 April 2014 and resolved to advise the MRA that it supports the draft document subject to the following key issues being addressed, as well as a number of other issues: a)

the preparation of an overshadowing plan and a 3D digital model to demonstrate the impact of the proposed development on the central public open space, adjacent precincts and the foreshore;

b)

a review of the proposed substantial increase in building heights to accord with the City of Perth’s Urban Design Framework and to provide for a general transition of building heights from the CBD down to the river. In particular, the proposed maximum building height (including the podium) of proposed sites ‘B’ and ‘H’ adjacent to the proposed jetty and river are not supported;

c)

realign the development on site ‘H’ to either the north or south of the Hay Street extension to accord with the City of Perth’s Urban Design Framework which identifies the Hay Street extension as a landscape connector to the river foreshore. This approach also aligns with the

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CONFIRMATION DATE 9 DECEMBER 2014 -618 NOVEMBER 2014 MRA’s Central Redevelopment Scheme which requires view corridors to the river to be preserved within the Waterbank Precinct;

d)

the portion of any development addressing the foreshore should prohibit any proposed residential uses on the ground floor level in order to encourage greater activation; present a clear physical demarcation of the public and private realm; and minimise the potential conflict between different uses;

e)

clarification as to whether the proposed minimum 15 metres setback of buildings from the river is sufficient to enable legible and wellproportioned pedestrian and cycle access along the foreshore, and present a clear continuation of the public realm;

f)

the proposed publicly accessible toilets and change facilities to be relocated closer to the new beach and integrated with the main development;

g)

traffic modelling and a geometric road design and layout assessment to be undertaken by the MRA in order to: i)

demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed new road network as well as modifications to the surrounding existing network to accommodate future public transport options such as any future light rail system or extension to the CAT services;

ii) eliminate any staggered intersections and demonstrate that the proposed internal road layout and design can accommodate heavy service vehicles (including turning circles); iii) provide a minimum carriageway width of 6.4 metres for the proposed internal road. Note the width of the on street parking bays may be reduced to 2.3 metres; and iv) rationalise and better integrate the proposed Hay Street extension and Trinity Avenue; h)

a comprehensive review being undertaken in liaison with Main Roads WA and the City of Perth of the adjacent Causeway interchange and in particular the teardrop arrangement;

i)

Figure 4 of the draft revised Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines 2014 to be amended to provide for commuter cyclists along the foreshore as per the City of Perth Cycle Plan 2029;

j)

the proposed upper level walkway and the adjacent buildings (sites ‘A’ and ‘H’) need to be reconfigured in order to soften the proposed right angles of the upper level walkway to create better sight lines and improve legibility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. It will also be important

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CONFIRMATION DATE 9 DECEMBER 2014 -718 NOVEMBER 2014 to demonstrate how the upper level walkway will link up with the existing shared path situated to the north and south of the precinct along the foreshore to accord with the City of Perth Cycle Plan 2029;

k)

modelling of sea level rise, storm and erosion predictions needs to be undertaken by an appropriate professional to ensure the finished floor levels of any proposed buildings, terraced walk ways, as well as proposed building setbacks and the design of the central open space adjacent to the river are adequate for climate change scenarios;

l)

the deletion of the proposed low rise residential development on the site ‘J’ adjacent to Trinity College, having regard to the impacts of climate change and the site being located within a non surcharged area. Additionally, this development is not well integrated with the main development, nor is it clear how vehicle access to the site will be achieved;

m)

a new provision to be incorporated in the draft Guidelines 2014 requiring a target percentage for tree canopy within the precinct. This provision should be informed by the role and function of the space, a place activation study, as well as regard for climate change scenarios and the need to mitigate the urban heat island effect; and

n)

further engineering advice is required with respect to the adequacy of both the surcharged and non-surcharged areas for development, risks of inundation and subsidence, and construction standards including piling of buildings and roads. A notification of any potential geotechnical issues should be placed on the certificate of title of the affected land.”

The Council also stated that it would appreciate the opportunity to liaise with the MRA on any proposed major public art projects situated within the public realm if it is expected to take over these assets in the future. It also sought to work collaboratively with the MRA to develop some design parameters and a target percentage for tree canopy within the precinct. NEW MASTER PLAN The Waterbank site was released to the market in late 2010, with the Planning Minister announcing on 15 November 2011 that Lend Lease was the preferred proponent to develop the site. Lend Lease has been developing a new high level Master Plan for the site, which is significantly different to the MRA’s adopted Waterbank Design Guidelines 2009. On 20 September 2013, Lend Lease presented their Master Plan for the Waterbank Precinct to the City, the MRA and the Swan River Trust. On 7 October 2013, the City’s administration outlined a number of key issues in correspondence to the MRA concerning Lend Lease’s Master Plan. This has been an iterative process as the Master Plan has evolved.

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Whilst the Master Plan is non statutory in nature and has never been formally advertised for public comment, it is understood that the MRA endorsed the overarching vision and the key principles outlined in Lend Lease’s revised Waterbank Master Plan dated November 2013 to inform its draft Design Guidelines dated 2 April 2014. Lend Lease prepared a further revised Master Plan in mid-2014 and requested that the MRA amend the draft Design Guidelines dated 2 April 2014 to enable development of the Waterbank Precinct in accordance with the revised project vision. Note Lend Lease briefed the Elected Members on the latest Master Plan on 13 May 2014. The revised Master Plan proposes a number of amendments to the development lot configurations and locations, the ultimate built form outcome and the design of the public realm. These changes are considered by the MRA to represent a significant change to the draft Design Guidelines that were advertised in April/May 2014. Accordingly the MRA has prepared an updated version of the draft Design Guidelines for public comment as discussed further in the report. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Act 2011 Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority ’s Central Perth Redevelopment Scheme

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Major Strategic Investments S1 Ensure that major developments effectively integrate into the city with minimal disruption and risk. 1.1

Policy No and Name

Coordination of interface with major projects and new precincts currently under construction including logistics planning.

Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority ’s Riverside Master Plan 2008 Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines 2009 Draft revised Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines (8 September 2014)

DETAILS: The MRA has referred the draft revised Guidelines dated 8 September 2014 to the City for comment as part of a community consultation period commencing on the 26 September 2014 and concluding on 8 November 2014. The City has sought an extension to provide comments following the next available Council Meeting dated 18 November 2014. I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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The draft revised Guidelines 2014 sets out the vision and outlines the requirements for the Waterbank Precinct with respect to the public realm, building design, access and servicing, as well as site specific guidelines. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 describe the vision for the Waterbank Precinct as outlined below: “to create a prime visitor destination with a lively blend of entertainment, cultural, commercial, retail and residential uses within a Waterbank Precinct of international standard.” The precinct is intended to be largely developed with several mixed use (predominately residential) buildings/towers situated around a centrally located public open space adjacent to a proposed beach with river front promenades, a jetty, as well as a community/mixed use building. The precinct is intended to be accessed from Hay Street/Trinity Avenue by a proposed internal road network. A secondary left in/left out access point linking the precinct with the Causeway is also to be constructed. The Waterbank development is proposed to be an exemplar project in terms of urban and community sustainability with sustainable design initiates integrated into the design, construction and management of individual buildings and the public realm. All development sites are required to meet the requirements for a minimum 5 Star Green Star rating under the Green Building Council of Australia. It is also understood that Lend Lease is aspiring for a Green Star Community Rating. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 indicate a number of amendments to the previous lot locations and configurations; built form outcomes; as well as the design of the public realm as indicated within the Schedules. Eight building sites, down from ten originally proposed, have now been identified as outlined below: Site ‘A’

Located adjacent to the Causeway and is intended to be developed with a maximum 40 storey tower (including a six storey podium) accommodating retail, dining and entertainment land uses on the ground floor and residential above.

Sites ‘B’ & ‘C’

Situated adjacent to the Causeway and each are intended to be developed with a maximum 30 storey tower (including a six storey podium) accommodating retail, dining and entertainment land uses on the ground floor and residential above (site ‘B’) or commercial/residential (site ‘C’).

Site ‘D’

Situated on Hay Street. This site can accommodate a six storey development with retail, dining and entertainment land uses on the ground floor and commercial or residential above.

Site ‘E’ &’F’

Situated on Trinity Avenue. These sites can accommodate a six storey development with retail, dining and entertainment uses on the ground floor and commercial/office above.

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Site ‘G’

Situated adjacent to the river and to the north of the precinct. This site can accommodate a maximum 30 storey tower (including a six storey podium) with retail, dining and entertainment land uses on the ground floor and residential above. Public toilets and shower facilities are to be located along the southern edge on the ground floor to complement the beach area and public open spaces.

Site ‘H’

Situated is situated close to the river and to the north of site ‘G’. This site is proposed to accommodate a six storey building with publicly accessible community facilities on the lower levels. The upper levels of the building may accommodate publicly accessible meeting rooms and function spaces or commercial or residential uses.

The function and design intent of the various open spaces proposed across the precinct are also detailed in the draft revised Guidelines 2014 including Entry Square, Plaza, Central Public Open Space, Waterbank Square, the beach and the river’s edge. No details have been provided on the new dimensions of the proposed central open space but from the schematic plan it does appear to have decreased in size. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 propose the following land use yields: Land Use Residential (Number of Dwellings) Retail (Including hospitality) Commercial Civic/Cultural/Community

Minimum 650 2,200m2 (previously 2,500m2 ) 6,600m2 (previously 18,500m2) 3,600m2 (previously 3,500m2)

Maximum 1,000 5,5000m2 30,000m2

Note - Residential uses may also include transient residential use i.e. a hotel

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This report focuses on the urban planning issues arising from the proposed development at Waterbank. Governance and land tenure issues, as well as the financial implications of the proposed vesting of the public open space and other infrastructure / facilities, including a potential community building with the City as future assets, are not covered by this report. A separate report will be prepared when further information on the whole of life cycle cost estimates for any infrastructure and facilities proposed to be vested with the City are provided by the MRA and Lend Lease. COMMENTS: The draft revised Guidelines 2014 have been informed by the overarching vision and key guiding principles of Lend Lease’s latest Master Plan (dated mid 2014) for the Waterbank Precinct. The document also responds to some of the comments previously provided by the City as outlined below: i)

a softer, natural edge to the river is proposed on the south eastern boundary of the precinct;

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ii)

the reduction to some extent of the previously proposed right angle of the shared path; iii) the deletion of residential use on the ground floor level in order to encourage greater activation; iv) the provision of public toilets and shower facilities on the southern edge of site ‘G’ to complement the beach area and public open space; v) the provision of a regional cycle route through the site; vi) the substantial reduction of building heights to the north west of the central POS from 31 storeys down to six storeys; vii) the maximum building height of the development adjacent to the proposed jetty has been reduced from 36 storeys down to 30 storeys (although this is still considered to be an issue); viii) reduction of the maximum site cover permitted above the podium to create more slender towers; ix) incorporation of additional provisions relating to podium design; x) the truncation of site ‘G’ to create better sight lines and improve legibility and safety for pedestrians and cyclist; xi) additional interest and activation of the northern edge of the buildings at ground level proposed along Trinity Avenue; xii) the deletion of ad hoc low rise residential development proposed further north of the community building situated on unsurcharged land; xiii) a new provision requiring minimum levels of solar access in the public realm; xiv) an additional provision requiring development to be designed to minimise the impact of wind on the overall amenity of the public realm; and xv) additional information of the role and function of each designated space within the public realm. Outstanding Matters: Whilst the draft revised Guidelines 2014 have addressed a number of concerns of the City, there are still a number of key outstanding matters which require further attention or clarification. For example, the previous Master Plan had addressed to a large extent the insular nature of the development in terms of built form outcomes with the reduction of the building adjacent to Trinity Avenue; the removal of a building along the southern edge of the central public open space; and the breaking up of the building sites along the southern edge of the precinct adjacent to the Causeway. These former issues need to be addressed again in the latest design. 1.

Entry Square (Corner of Hay Street and Trinity Avenue) The design of the northern entry to the precinct is unresolved. The City has repeatedly stated that a welcoming, clearly public entry to the central open space must be provided, ensuring that the central open space is not read as 'private'. The arrangement of the built form on site ‘E’ in relation to site ‘D’ is awkward, and together with the proposed narrow opening width of 8 metres, has the effect of 'closing off ' the northern entry to the precinct rather than providing an invitation to enter. It is noted that the other plazas between sites ‘C’ and ‘D’ and sites ‘G’ and ‘H’ within the precinct have minimum dimensions ranging between 15 to 30 metres. Regard should also be given to

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accommodating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. It is considered that the draft revised Guidelines 2014 requiring site ‘D’ to be designed to maximise visual transparency into and out of the precinct at the lower levels fronting onto Hay Street will not adequately address this issue. There is also potential for any transparent materials utilised for site ‘D’ to be modified in the future. Additionally, it is considered unlikely that such a large space on the corner could be effectively activated as suggested in order to attract people into the central open space area. 2.

Proposed Built Form along the Causeway The reduction of four building envelopes along the Causeway indicated on the previous Master Plan and the Design Guidelines to three larger building envelopes indicated in the draft revised Guidelines 2014 is likely to create imposing and over scaled buildings. Further consideration should be given to reducing the proposed extensive building bulk and massing (at podium level) along the Causeway, particularly for site ‘A’ at the gateway to the City, in order to increase the permeability and accessibility as well as views into the precinct in accordance with the principles outlined in the City’s Urban Design Framework (UDF). It is noted that the length of the podium for site ‘A’ appears to be over 70 metres which is comparable to major development occurring within the CBD. The treatment of the interface of the development adjacent to the Causeway is critical and should reflect a fine urban grain with active (office/residential) uses above ground level and architectural detailing. The southern elevation should not constitute an extensive monotonous façade to shield potential car parking situated within the podium levels. Additionally, further consideration is required to the design of the towers situated above the podiums. It is recommended that the maximum building heights of sites ‘B’ and ‘C’ be varied to accord with the UDF and graduated down to the river to contribute to a more interesting sky line and assist to break up the potential building bulk and uniformity when perceived from the Causeway. It is also recommended that the towers along the Causeway be set back further from the central open space to ensure an open and inviting feel to the space.

3.

Termination of Hay Street The previous draft Guidelines 2014 highlighted the need for any development adjacent to the jetty to provide a strong land mark element which frames rather than encroaches on or terminates views to the east along the Hay Street axis.

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The draft revised Guidelines 2014 state that the most easterly building (site ‘G’) is to be designed to maintain visual and physical connection to the river with a colonnaded walkway. The podium above ground level may extend beyond the building lines of sites ‘E’ and ‘F’ by up to 4.5 metres to serve as a visual termination point for views down Hay Street. This is not supported from either a planning or urban design perspective. It is essential that the continuation of Hay Street reads as a strong pedestrian connection to the river to ensure:

4.

i)

the urban grain/pattern of the city is extended so that this development presents like a natural extension of the city rather than an isolated subdivision on the perimeter;

ii)

alignment with the City's UDF which identifies the Hay Street extension as a landscape connector to the river foreshore;

iii)

balconies/upper level podium structures extending into the future Waterbank Square will require approval from the Minister for Lands. Generally the Minister is not very supportive of private lots or balconies over crown land which will provide a commercial benefit to the land owner. There is generally a requirement for either purchase of the air space or a lease agreement.

Building Height Under the draft revised Guidelines 2014, the maximum building height provisions proposed are still substantial with the building heights ranging from 6 storeys up to 40 storeys (including the podium and the tower element). Generally the building heights are prominent adjacent to the Causeway (40 and 30 storeys) and at the termination of the Hay Street axis (30 storeys). It is considered that this revised development still does not reflect the general intent outlined in the City’s UDF. The UDF recognises that taller buildings in the city core have “a connotation of the power and prosperity of the capital city of Western Australia”. As such the Notional Built Form outlined in the UDF identifies a graduated building height plane from the CBD leading down to the river. These principles have been reflected in the MRA’s Elizabeth Quay development and also reaffirmed in the City’s “Growth Needs for the Future Plot Ratio and Built Form Study”, as well as Amendment No. 26 to the City of Perth City Planning Scheme No.2. It is acknowledged that a substantial reduction of building height from 31 storeys down to six storeys is proposed to the north west of the central public open space on site ’D’ which is a positive built form outcome. The two buildings on sites ‘E’ and ‘F’ to the north of the central open space are also low rise, which will minimise any overshadowing on the public realm areas. The maximum building height of the development adjacent to the proposed jetty on site ‘G’ has been reduced from 36 storeys down to 30 storeys. This

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development has been generally realigned to the south side of the Hay Street axis but still represents an imposing built form. In particular, it is noted that the podium appears to exceed over 100 metres in length which is comparable with that of major development within the CBD (for instance the site of Brookfield Place is approximately 119 metres in length). It is recommended that a review of the extensive scale and bulk of the podium/tower development on site ‘G’ and its potential adverse impact (microclimate) on the beach area, adjacent key pedestrian areas and on site ’H’ is undertaken, and that the overall building footprint is reduced. Furthermore, to justify the location of the building (particularly one which is private) so close to the river edge, its design must be exceptional so that it contributes positively to the public realm and river vistas. It is recommended that a design review panel address this matter at both the Design Guidelines and the development application stages. The Council previously requested that the building height of 41 storeys be further reduced on site ‘A’ and for the development to present a more high quality architectural and innovative design which also addresses the Causeway at this gateway/landmark location. The draft revised Design Guidelines 2014 propose a building height of 40 storeys (a one storey reduction) which does not adequately address the concerns expressed by Council. 3D modeling is still required to assess the impact of the proposed built form on the surrounding context and public realm. 5.

Foreshore Access The MRA’s Central Perth Redevelopment Scheme requires the retention and promotion of public access to and along the river foreshore as a key feature of the Waterbank Precinct. This is also reinforced by one of the key objectives outlined in the draft revised Guidelines 2014, which also requires any future development to “provide positive river interface”. It is considered that this has yet to be fully achieved as outlined below: a)

Pedestrian / Cycle Circulation – the draft revised Guidelines 2014 state that “pedestrian and cycle paths connect to the existing network and form continuous, direct, functional links across the site”. Further details of the design, width, materials and treatment, as well as additional cross sections and site levels of the proposed boardwalks and the shared path are required to demonstrate legible and well-proportioned pedestrian and cycle access along the foreshore and a clear continuation of the public realm. It is acknowledged that the new natural treatment to the river’s edge on the south eastern boundary of the precinct has enabled a better design of the shared path. This approach together with the proposed truncated corner on site ‘G’ should create better sight lines and improve the legibility and safety of the shared path.

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The design and materials of the shared paths should comply with Australian Standards and should satisfy the minimum regulatory signage and line marking standards as outlined by Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA). Consideration should be given at this stage to suitable treatments at the locations where the regional and recreational shared paths intersect in order to minimise the likelihood of potential conflict between users. The City is currently designing and implementing on a trial basis a suite of additional advisory signage and speed reduction treatments to complement standard regulatory signage for these trouble spots. b)

Site Levels – further clarification is required on site levels, particularly around the foreshore areas and the proposed upper and lower level walkways to ensure unimpeded and safe pedestrian and cyclist circulation. Further details are required to indicate: i)

access to the river on the eastern side of site G, although no levels are provided, it appears that there are significant changes in level between the building, the boardwalk and the river. It is not clear how the transition between these areas (from the building to the river), while still maintaining access along the foreshore, will be treated. Unless continuous, uninhibited access is provided along the foreshore, the beach area is unlikely to be used by the public.

ii)

the design and treatment of the proposed public realm in general and the need to ensure universal access and the obligations of the Disability Discrimination Act and all applicable Australian Standards.

iii)

the finished floor level of the ground level for site ‘H’ (accommodating community facilities) to match that of site ‘G’ in order to future proof a potential city asset. It is understood that the revised Master Plan indicated that site ‘H’ is to be approximately 1.5 metres lower in term of the finished floor level than the adjacent tower development on site ‘G’. It is considered that just requiring the building to respond to the public open space and site ‘G’ in’ regard to height, as outlined in the draft revised Guidelines 2014, is considered to be very vague. It is noted that Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) stipulated a minimum habitable finished floor level of 3.0 metres AHD for a three storey commercial development at Pt Fraser in late 2012. This requirement was based on the advice from the Department of Water having regard to its floodplain development strategy.

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Place Making The draft revised Guidelines 2014 state that the MRA is committed to PlaceMaking – “a powerful framework for urban regeneration that considers triple bottom line sustainability for on-going investment attraction, as well as diversity, heritage and culture”. In order to appreciate how the project vision for the precinct will be delivered it is recommended that a place management strategy be prepared by the MRA and submitted to the City of Perth for its consideration. The proposed role and responsibilities of the key stakeholders within the Waterbank Precinct will need to be outlined as well as other ownership, operating and maintenance matters in relation to the following: i. ii. iii.

public infrastructure asset management within the public realm, the provision of a public facilities within private development (site ‘G’); the provision of public community facilities situated within a proposed mixed use building (site ‘H); temporary events taking place within the various spaces of the public realm; community and economic development initiatives; the opportunity to create a place making manager position; and associated costings.

iv. v. vi. vii.

For example, Waterbank Square situated between sites ‘G’ and ‘H’, is proposed to be designed to accommodate uses such as markets, events and small community gatherings plus associated infrastructure. Clarification is required as to whether the City needs to provide a certain level of activation in this space for Lend Lease to achieve Green Star – community rating. In this regard, the City would need to increase funding and resources to activate new spaces on a regular basis. Additionally, it may be difficult for the City to justify activation of new spaces when there are existing spaces that have no special activation treatment. Accordingly, the MRA needs to develop a costed plan of actions and consider funding mechanisms. It is noted that additional infrastructure will be required within selected public open spaces to enable events to occur, such as access to three phase power, water supply, lighting for evening events and storage facilities etc. 7.

Traffic and Parking Issues The following matters are still outstanding: a)

Road Design - further consideration is required of the proposed design and internal road layout indicated in Schedule 7. The overall width of the proposed road reserve will need to take the following matters into account:i)

a two way carriageway (minimum 6.4 metres in width) is required as opposed to 6 metres indicated in the draft revised Guidelines 2014;

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A geometric road design and layout assessment and traffic modelling should be provided to demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed road network, eliminate any staggered intersections as well as demonstrate that the proposed internal road layout and design can accommodate heavy service vehicles (including turning circles). A new provision to be incorporated into the Design Guidelines requiring an independent Road Safety Audit to be undertaken by a MRWA accredited Senior Road Safety Auditor and submitted to the City of Perth for approval, with any proposed road design within future subdivisions at both the concept stage as well as at the detailed design stage and in accordance with Austroads – ‘Guide to Road Safety Part 6: Road Safety Audit. It is also noted that the previous proposed basement level parking has been deleted due to geotechnical issues. This has implications for the design and treatment of the podium levels which will now accommodate the parking for the private developments. Additionally, whilst reference to the provision of short term parking to be provided on the street has been deleted within the draft revised Guidelines 2014, Schedule 7 indicates up to 5.5 metres of the proposed road reserve is to accommodate on street parking at right angles to the kerb. The figures provided in the draft revised Guidelines 2014 regarding the design of the road are schematic and it is difficult to ascertain whether the revised design has addressed the City’s previous request to rationalise and better integrate the proposed Hay Street extension and Trinity Avenue. b)

8.

Traffic Review - as indicated to the MRA in the previous review of the Guidelines for Waterbank dated 2009 it is considered an opportune time, and in the interests of the city as a whole, to comprehensively review the adjacent Causeway interchange and in particular the teardrop arrangement which currently causes much confusion for those entering the city by car from the east. This should be pursued with MRWA and the City prior to the finalisation of the draft revised Guidelines 2014 as this may impact on the proposed road layout within the precinct as well as result in additional land being available for redevelopment.

Public Art It is important to reiterate the need for the MRA to liaise with the City on any proposed major public art projects situated within the public realm if the City is expected to take over these assets in the future.

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Public Toilets The draft revised Guidelines 2014 have addressed the City’s previous concerns and requirement for publicly accessible toilets and change facilities to be located not only within the proposed community building but also close to the beach for general public use. The document states that the ground floor level of site ‘G’ may accommodate public facilities and showers associated with the beach and open space which is a positive outcome. Further discussion is required on how this provision will be enforced, as well as on the design and the associated governance and land tenure issues.

10. Environmental Issues The following matters are still outstanding:a)

Climate Change – consideration needs to be given to the impacts of climate change, such as rising river levels, on the proposed development, and in particular ground (public realm areas) and building floor levels.

b)

Potential Subsidence Issues – any future development of the precinct will also need to have regard for potential subsidence issues. It is noted that the community building on site ‘H’ is situated on land which is not surcharged. The City needs to understand potential cost implications before the City is willing to accept handover of public infrastructure. If site ’H’ is not acceptable, an alternative site will need to be identified. Any future development of the precinct should be required to demonstrate how the design of the building as well as other infrastructure situated on non-surcharged land addresses the risks of inundation, subsidence and consequential damage. Further engineering advice with respect to the adequacy of surcharging and the need for piling of buildings and roads to inform construction standards, particularly those for public infrastructure, within the precinct will be required. A new provision to be incorporated within the Design Guidelines which states that any future development applications demonstrate the suitability of the land for the proposed development.

c)

Contaminated Site – the site has been reclassified by the Department of Environmental Regulations (DER) from ‘Contaminated – Remediation Required’ to ‘Remediated for Restricted Use’. DER have advised that due to the presence of historical uncontrolled landfill beneath the site, any future development of the precinct will need to be managed in accordance with the "Technical Report, Waterbank Stage 2 - Site Management Plan Revision 4 (Syrinx, March 2012)" and any subsequent versions of this plan.

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New Beach / Swimming Area - the Site Management Plan to include the flushing assessment of the proposed beach and swimming area, as well

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as responsibility for ongoing monitoring of water quality and any remedial actions. The document should also include further consideration of the impact of climate change on flushing and the likelihood of a reduced flow of fresh water down river to flush the area. This is particularly important to ensure the quality of the water is acceptable for swimmers. It should be noted that the construction and management of the proposed beach would also have to accord with the Site Management Plan in order to mitigate any potential risks. e)

Maximum Tree Canopy - it is considered important to reiterate that a new provision be incorporated into the Design Guidelines requiring 25 per cent tree canopy at 5 year maturity for the precinct. This provision should be informed by the role and function of the space, a place activation study, as well as regard for climate change scenarios and the need to mitigate the urban heat island effect.

f)

Sustainability - the draft revised Guidelines 2014 requires any future development of the site to respond to the environmental cues of the river and landscape in site planning and embed sustainable design principles within precinct servicing and design. Adopting a Green Star Community Rating and a precinct energy generation approach will enable precinct scale energy solutions to be implemented. This would also support the City’s strategic approach to making the City Energy Resilient. The Council officers would welcome the opportunity to discuss further with the MRA and Lend Lease their aspiration for a Green Star Community Rating for the Waterbank project area and also investigate a precinct scale approach to the provision of localised service infrastructure.

11. Development, Ownership and Management of Public Infrastructure The City is liaising with the MRA to determine who will own and be responsible for the management of a range of public infrastructure including the proposed central public open space; a new beach; terraces; river front promenades; jetty; community/mixed use building and road reserves. The Council, at its meeting held on the 24 June 2014, agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MRA to continue to improve the cooperation between the City and the MRA in the delivery of the Redevelopment Projects in the city. The MoU is intended to be supported by the Site Specific Agreements as well as Agreements for Public Asset Design, Approval, Development and Handover for each Project Area.

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The MRA and Lend Lease need to demonstrate to the City the benefit to the public of any proposed facility or infrastructure that it requests the City to take over, as well as the ongoing life cycle cost implication. It is essential that these benefits should outweigh any ongoing financial burden. These matters in addition to any associated risks as well as the staging of the development will be addressed as part of the site specific agreements to be undertaken between the City and the MRA. A future report to Council will be prepared once further details are received. Conclusion The draft Guidelines 2014 will assist the Waterbank Precinct to be developed from an under-utilised reserve to a diverse urban waterfront. There is an opportunity for the project to deliver innovative sustainability measures. Whilst the draft revised Guidelines have addressed some issues previously expressed by the Council, there remain a number of outstanding matters as outlined above which need to be addressed as part of the review of the document.

Moved by Cr Butler, seconded by Cr Harley That Council advises the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority that it: 1.

supports the draft revised Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines dated 8 September 2014 subject to the following key issues being resolved prior to the finalisation of the Design Guidelines, as well as those identified in Schedule 1: 1.1 demonstration of the impact of the proposed development on the central public open space, other key pedestrian areas, adjacent precincts and the foreshore, through the submission of a 3D digital model; 1.2 a review of the design of the development and in particular of the north west entry to the precinct, to resolve the ‘insular’ nature of the design and the juxtaposition of the building envelopes on sites ‘D’ and ‘E’. Further consideration should also be given to widening the proposed entrance from a minimum of 8 metres to a minimum of 15 metres as per the other proposed plaza and also having regard for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. It is essential that this space is designed to be inviting for the general public and is not perceived to be semi private or private space; (Cont’d)

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1.3 further consideration be given to reducing the proposed extensive building bulk and massing (at podium level) along the Causeway, particularly for site ’A’ at the gateway to the City, in order to increase the permeability and accessibility to the precinct in accordance with the principles of the City of Perth’s Urban Design Framework. In addition, a.

the treatment of the interface of the development adjacent to the Causeway is critical and should reflect a fine urban grain with active uses (offices/residential) above ground level and architectural detailing. The southern elevation should not constitute an extensive monotonous façade to shield potential car parking situated within the podium levels;

b.

further consideration is required on the design of the towers situated above the podiums. It is recommended that the maximum building heights of sites ‘B’ and site ‘C’ be varied to provide a graduation of building height down to the river in accordance with the City of Perth’s Urban Design Framework in order to contribute to a more interesting sky line and assist to break up the potential building bulk and uniformity when perceived from the Causeway; and

c.

it is also recommended that the towers along the Causeway be set back further from the central open space to ensure an open and inviting feel to the space;

1.4 the proposed colonnade on the northern edge of site ‘G’ to accommodate a 4.5 metre encroachment of the podium above ground level into the Hay Street Axis is not supported. The proposed encroachment does not accord with the City of Perth’s Urban Design Framework which identifies the Hay Street Axis as a landscape connector to the river foreshore and the proposed intrusion is considered to conflict with this design principle. The creation of private lots over future crown land is not supported; 1.5 reiterate the need for a review of the proposed building heights to accord with the City of Perth’s Urban Design Framework and to provide for a general transition of building heights from the CBD down to the river is required. In addition, (Cont’d)

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further reductions in the maximum building height are required for site ‘G’ and site ‘A’;

b.

a review of the extensive scale and bulk of the podium/tower development on site ‘G’ realigned to the south side of the Hay Street axis and its potential adverse impact on the beach area, adjacent key pedestrian areas and on site ‘H’ is required;

1.6

further details of the design, width, materials and treatment, as well as additional cross sections and site levels of the proposed boardwalks and the regional and recreational shared paths are required to demonstrate legible and wellproportioned, unimpeded and safe, pedestrian and cycle access along the foreshore, and present a clear continuation of the public realm as required under the MRA’s Central Perth Redevelopment Scheme. In addition further details and clarification is required on the design of the public realm in general to ensure universal access in accordance with the obligations of the Disability Discrimination Act and all applicable Australian Standards;

1.7

the finished floor level of the ground level for site ‘H’ (accommodating proposed community facilities) to match that of site ‘G’ in order to future proof the potential asset;

1.8

a place management strategy to be prepared by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and submitted to the City of Perth for its consideration outlining how the project vision will be delivered. The proposed role and responsibilities of the key stakeholders within the Waterbank Precinct will need to be outlined as well as other ownership, operating, maintenance and associated cost matters;

1.9

the draft revised Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines 2014 states that the ground floor level of site ‘G’ may accommodate public facilities and showers associated with the beach and open space. Further discussion is required on how this provision will be enforced, as well as on the design and the associated governance, land tenure and cost issues. In addition a new provision to be incorporated within Design Guidelines to indicate that these facilities must be located and designed within the development so that it is visible and accessible from the beach and the central open space; (Cont’d)

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1.10 reiterate the requirement for traffic modelling and a geometric road design and layout assessment to be undertaken by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority in order to address the issues outlined within the report to Council dated 18 November 2014; 1.11 a new provision to be incorporated into the Design Guidelines requiring an independent Road Safety Audit to be undertaken by a Main Roads Western Australia accredited Senior Road Safety Auditor and submitted to the City of Perth for approval, with any proposed road design within future subdivisions at both the concept stage as well as at the detailed design stage and in accordance with Austroads – ‘Guide to Road Safety Part 6: Road Safety Audit; 1.12 reiterate the need for a comprehensive review being undertaken in liaison with Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) and the City of Perth of the adjacent Causeway interchange and in particular the teardrop arrangement; 1.13 the design and materials of the shared paths should comply with Australian Standards and should satisfy the minimum regulatory signage and line marking standards as outlined by MRWA. In addition, consideration should be given at this stage to suitable treatment at locations where the regional and recreational shared paths intersect in order to minimise the likelihood of potential conflict between users; 1.14 reiterate the need for modelling of sea level rise, storm and erosion predictions to be undertaken by an appropriate professional to ensure the finished floor levels and setbacks of any proposed buildings; terraced walk ways; and shared paths as well as the design and site levels of the central open space adjacent to the river are adequate for climate change scenarios; 1.15 reiterate the need for a new provision to be incorporated in the Design Guidelines requiring a 25 per cent tree canopy at 5 year maturity within the precinct. This provision should be informed by the role and function of the space, a place activation study, as well as regard for climate change scenarios and the need to mitigate the urban heat island effect; (Cont’d)

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1.16 reiterate the need that further engineering advice is required with respect to the adequacy of both the surcharged and nonsurcharged areas for development, risks of inundation and subsidence, and construction standards including piling of buildings and roads. 1.17 a new provision to be incorporated within the Design Guidelines which states that any future development applications demonstrate the suitability of the land for the proposed development; 1.18 a new provision to be incorporated into the Design Guidelines stating that any future development of the precinct (including the public realm areas and proposed beach) will need to be managed in accordance with the "Technical Report, Waterbank Stage 2 - Site Management Plan Revision 4. (Syrinx, March 2012)" and any subsequent versions of this plan. A copy of the aforementioned Site Management Plan is required; 1.19 the Site Management Plan to include the flushing assessment of the proposed beach and swimming area, as well as responsibility for ongoing monitoring of water quality and any remedial actions; 2.

as previously advised, would appreciate the opportunity to liaise with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority on any proposed major public art projects situated within the public realm if it is expected to take over these assets in the future;

3.

would welcome the opportunity to discuss further with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and Lend Lease their aspiration for a Green Star Community Rating for the Waterbank project area and also investigate a precinct scale approach to the provision of local service infrastructure.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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495/14 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO METROPOLITAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS 2011 – EXPANSION OF SUBIACO REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO INCLUDE PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN SITE BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1027596 Samantha Ferguson, Principal Strategic Town Planner Steven McDougall, Acting Director City Planning and Development 20 October 2014 Schedule 11 – Plan – PMH site

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Planning Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. MRA Act / Regulations At its meeting held on 9 August 2011, the Council considered the MRA Bill 2011 which proposed the establishment of the MRA to replace the four existing redevelopment authorities (East Perth, Subiaco, Armadale and Midland) within the Perth metropolitan area. The Council resolved to: 1.

advise the Minister for Planning of its: 1.1 extreme disappointment that the City, and local governments generally, were not consulted during the drafting of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Bill 2011 and that an opportunity for interested and/or affected parties to comment has not been provided; 1.2 major concern about the lack of local government and independent representation on the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Board and Local Redevelopment Committees and the strong likelihood that the City will not have representation on relevant Local Redevelopment Committees controlling major development projects within the city; 1.3 major concern about the ambiguity within the Bill, the extent of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority’s powers and functions and the subsequent opportunity for substantial erosion of local government powers;

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1.4 rejection of the inclusion of routine works by a public authority or local government as development. It is unacceptable for the City of Perth, or any local government, to be required to lodge a development application for public works that would normally be exempt; 2.

request an urgent meeting with the Minister for Planning to discuss critical issues associated with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Bill 2011 prior to it proceeding further in State Parliament.

The MRA Bill 2011 was subsequently modified to require the Minister to request each relevant local government to nominate three persons for appointment on the Land Redevelopment Committee, and to appoint one of the persons nominated. Modifications were also made to the MRA Bill 2011 to exempt from development approval the carrying out by the local government, after consultation with the MRA, of:  

the construction of a new building or structure associated with roads, such as a bus shelter, public seating or lighting; or any other work, act or activity associated with roads such as paving, kerbing or landscaping.

The carrying out of maintenance or repair work by a local government is also exempt from development approval as originally proposed. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Act 2011 (the MRA Act) and the MRA Regulations 2011 (the MRA Regulations) came into operation on 31 December 2011. On 1 January 2012, the MRA commenced operation. The Perth Waterfront Project Area, along with existing Redevelopment Project Areas within the city, was added to the Central Perth Redevelopment Area under the MRA Regulations. The MRA Act requires the establishment of a Land Redevelopment Committee (LRC) in respect of each Redevelopment Area. The objective and responsibility of the LRC is to determine significant development applications relevant to the relevant Redevelopment Area, as well as approve amendment to Planning Policies, Design Guidelines and Heritage Inventories. LRCs consist of 5 members appointed by the Minister including one local government representative. The Central Perth LRC has been established for the Central Perth Redevelopment Area and currently includes local government representation from the City of Perth in the form of the Lord Mayor. The Subiaco LRC has been established for the Subiaco Redevelopment Area and currently includes local government representation from the City of Subiaco.

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Memorandum of Understanding The Council at its meeting held on the 24 June 2014 agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MRA to continue to improve the cooperation between the City and the MRA in the delivery of the Redevelopment Projects in the city. The MoU states that other Redevelopment Areas may be identified in the future and, if they fall within the City’s boundary, they will also be subject to the MoU. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Act 2011 Planning and Development Act 2005 City Planning Scheme No. 2

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Major Strategic Investments S1 Ensure that major developments effectively integrate into the City within minimal disruption and risk. 1.1 Coordination of interface with major projects and new precincts currently under construction (Elizabeth Quay, Perth City Link, Riverside) including logistics planning.

DETAILS: Proposal The Minister for Planning, in accordance with section 29 (2)(c) and (d) of the MRA Act, is seeking recommendations from the City of Perth with respect to the State Government’s proposal to amend the MRA Regulations to expand the Subiaco Redevelopment Area to include the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) site. The State Government has endorsed the MRA to be appointed as the delivery agency for the redevelopment of the soon to be surplus land at the PMH site, following the relocation of the hospital to the QEII Medical Centre. The Minister states that amendment of the Subiaco Redevelopment Area boundary to include the PMH site will enable the MRA to manage and coordinate its project areas in Subiaco, and will allow all development applications to be considered by the MRA’s Subiaco Land Redevelopment Committee. The PMH site includes:  

the hospital site on the western side of Thomas Street (within Subiaco and the City of Subiaco); the electrical sub station and carpark on the eastern side of Thomas Street (within West Perth and the City of Perth); and

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a portion of Thomas Street which lies within both the City of Subiaco and City of Perth.

Refer to the plan provided by the Minister detailed in Schedule 11. This report focuses on the portion of the PMH site within the City of Perth (the subject site). Site Description and Context The electrical sub-station on the corner of Cook Avenue/Thomas Street is owned in freehold by the Electricity Networks Corporation whilst the carpark, which is comprised of 12 lots, is owned in freehold by the State Government. The electrical sub-station is reserved under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for Public Purposes – Hospital whilst the carpark is included in the City's City Planning Scheme No. 2 (CPS 2) within the Office/Residential Scheme Use Area with a plot ratio of 2.0:1.0 (max 1.33:1.0 for use groups other than Residential or Special Residential). A maximum building height of 29 metres (approximately 7-8 storeys) applies to the carpark site along with a primary street setback of 4.5m, secondary street and rear setbacks of 3 metres, and side setbacks of 2 – 4 metres, depending on lot width. The street setback is required to be landscaped consistent with the City’s vision for the area as a garden office/residential district. The subject site is located within an established area of West Perth which is characterised by low scale development and predominantly office uses. The land to the north and east of the subject site is also included in the Office/Residential Scheme Use Area, with the same plot ratio and building height and setback standards as the subject site. The land to the south is located within the Town Centre Scheme Use Area with a plot ratio of 3.0:1.0 (max 2.0:1.0 for use groups other than Residential or Special Residential). The plot ratio and building height and setback standards for the Office/Residential Scheme Use Area were established under Amendment No. 13 to CPS No. 2 in 2010 and were recently reaffirmed by the City as part of its review of plot ratio and built form controls across the city under Amendments No. 25 and 26 to CPS No. 2 in 2013/14. Matters Requiring Consideration under the MRA Act The MRA Act (section 29(2)) states that the Minister in making a recommendation to declare land to be, or that adds land to, a Redevelopment Area must: (a)

have regard to whether including the land in a redevelopment area will facilitate: (i) the regeneration of the area; or (ii) the provision of land suitable for commercial or residential purposes close to public transport; or

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(iii) the establishment of new industries; and have regard to: (i) the likely effect of including the land in a redevelopment area on the efficiency, effectiveness and integrity of the land use planning system provided for under the PAD Act; and (ii) whether including the land in a redevelopment area is consistent with orderly and proper planning across the State; and advise the WAPC and each relevant local government of the proposed content of the regulations; and allow the WAPC and each relevant local government at least 30 days to make written recommendations to the Minister on the proposed content of the regulations.

Note: PAD Act refers to Planning and Development Act 2005. The MRA Act also requires the Minister, in recommending the addition of land that is not contiguous with land in an existing Redevelopment Area, to be of the opinion that the addition would be consistent with the objectives of the Redevelopment Area prescribed under the MRA Regulations. The MRA Regulations include the following common objectives for the MRA’s Redevelopment Areas (Central Perth, Subiaco, Midland, Armadale and Scarborough): (a)

(b)

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to build a sense of place by supporting high-quality urban design, heritage protection, public art and cultural activities that respond to Perth’s environment, climate and lifestyle; to promote economic wellbeing by supporting, where appropriate, development that facilitates investment and provides opportunity for local businesses and emerging industries to satisfy market demand; to promote urban efficiency through infrastructure and buildings, the mix of land use and facilitating a critical mass of population and employment; to enhance connectivity and reduce the need to travel by supporting development aimed at well-designed places that support walking, cycling and public transit; to promote social inclusion by encouraging, where appropriate, a diverse range of housing and by supporting community infrastructure and activities and opportunities for visitors and residents to socialise; to enhance environmental integrity by encouraging ecologically sustainable design, resource efficiency, recycling, renewable energy and protection of the local ecology.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The City does not currently collect rates from the subject site given its State Government ownership. Should the State Government, including the MRA, lease or sell the subject site for private development, the City would then levy and collect rates.

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COMMENTS: There is a need to consider whether the City supports the MRA having planning control over the subject site. Consideration also needs to be given as to whether the City agrees with the extent of land to be transferred and the inclusion of this within the Subiaco Redevelopment Area. These matters are discussed below. Planning Authority – MRA or City of Perth In the past Redevelopment Areas were generally established to reinvigorate and redevelop underutilised and neglected land within the metropolitan area that was not being, or could not be, delivered by the private sector. The parameters now however for declaring land to be, or adding land to, a Redevelopment Area under the MRA Act are very broad. The portion of the PMH site within the City of Perth is wholly owned by the State Government and its transfer to the MRA will enable it to parcel up the land for disposal and redevelopment. This may also encourage the regeneration of the surrounding area however it is considered that all of this could still occur without the transfer of the site to the MRA. The subject site is already capable of development under the CPS No. 2 and from a development perspective, appears to have limited constraints, with the exception of the electrical sub-station. The subject site is not considered to be uniquely located to warrant alternative planning controls to those on surrounding land. It is also understood from discussions with the MRA that it is unlikely the development of the PMH site will be integrated across Thomas Street to warrant any special planning provisions to facilitate this. Whilst the subject site is not contiguous with land within the Subiaco Redevelopment Area, its addition to the area would be consistent with the common objectives for the MRA’s Redevelopment Areas. This is a requirement of the MRA Act as outlined above. It is likely to take approximately 9 months for the MRA to amend its Redevelopment Scheme to put planning provisions in place for the land. This is considered to be unnecessary and inefficient when there are already sufficient planning controls in place under CPS No. 2. The inclusion of the subject site within the MRA will result in areas of the street block, bounded by Thomas Street, Murray Street, Outram Street and Cook Street, in West Perth being under two separate planning authorities (i.e. MRA and City of Perth) which is considered unnecessary and inconsistent with orderly and proper planning. Extension of MRA control over the remaining eight properties within the street block to the east of the subject site however is also considered to be unnecessary given that they are privately owned, already developed (albeit at a low scale) and capable of redevelopment under the CPS No. 2.

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Extent of Land The plan provided by the Minister includes a portion of Thomas Street within the PMH site to be transferred to the MRA. However it is unclear from the plan, given its conceptual nature, whether portions of Murray Street and Cook Street are also to be included. Thomas Street is reserved under the MRS for Other Regional Roads and rests under the control of both the City of Perth and City of Subiaco. It currently exists as a 4 lane road and is operating at peak capacity. It is an important major city bypass road, connecting Stirling Highway to the freeway system and northern suburbs. Plans exist for its widening to a 6 lane road as well as improvements to its intersections with local feeder roads including Hay, Murray and Wellington Streets and Roberts Road, however the timing of these is currently unknown. Light rail is also proposed to run along Thomas Street south of Hay Street under the State Government’s MAX light rail project. The need for Thomas Street to be included within the PMH site and under the MRA’s control is questioned. Likewise, the need for portions of Murray Street and Cook Street to be included within the PMH site and under the MRA’s control is also questioned. Murray Street currently exists as a 2 lane road which operates in a one way easterly direction. The City has been progressively converting portions of Murray Street within the city from a one way to a two way system. The City’s intention is for the whole of Murray Street to be ultimately converted to a two way system. There are also plans to connect the existing cycle route from Murray Street to Thomas Street, Roberts Road and Hay Streets. It is important that the future vision and broader regional transport objectives for Thomas Street, as well as the City’s vision for Murray Street are not compromised by any localised objectives for the PMH site. Redevelopment Area The subject site is considered to better connect and relate to the inner city areas included within the Central Perth Redevelopment Area than those within the Subiaco Redevelopment Area. Thomas Street currently forms a major physical barrier between West Perth and Subiaco and is considered a logical boundary for the two Redevelopment Areas. Should the subject site be included in the Subiaco Redevelopment Area, the Subiaco Redevelopment Scheme would need to be amended to apply to the land. A number of the objectives of the Subiaco Redevelopment Scheme are specific to the redevelopment of Subiaco and would not be considered of relevance to the subject site. The Central Perth Redevelopment Scheme’s vision and principles are broader in nature given the greater number of inner city project areas which it applies to and would be more relevant.

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The proposal to include the subject site within the Subiaco Redevelopment Area would mean that it is under the governance of the Subiaco LRC which does not currently include local government representation from the City of Perth. This would limit the City’s opportunity to influence any future development outcomes for the site although it would still be consulted as a referral authority on proposals. The inclusion of the subject site within the Central Perth Redevelopment Area would mean it is under the governance of the Central Perth LRC which currently includes local government representation from the City of Perth. Future Planning/Redevelopment As outlined above, once the subject site is added to the MRA’s Redevelopment Area, the relevant Redevelopment Scheme will need to be amended to apply to the land. The Redevelopment Scheme will outline the vision for the land as well as prescribe land use permissibilities. The MRA generally prepares Design Guidelines for each Project Area/Precinct which address matters relating to the public realm, building design, access and servicing, as well as providing site specific guidance. The MRA is required to consult with the City in the preparation or amendment of the Redevelopment Scheme and Design Guideline provisions. In accordance with the MOU between the City and the MRA, it is expected that the MRA will engage early with the City on these matters, thereby providing the City with the opportunity to raise any relevant matters that will need to be addressed as part of the planning process.

Moved by Cr Butler, seconded by Cr McEvoy That Council advises the Minister for Planning with respect to the State Government’s proposed Amendment to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) Regulations 2011 to expand the Subiaco Redevelopment Area to include the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) site, that: 1.

it does not support the transfer to the MRA of the portion of the PMH site (comprising the electrical sub station and carpark) east of Thomas Street, within the City of Perth, as it is considered to be contrary to the requirements of section 29(2)(b) of the MRA Act for the following reasons:

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the incorporation of planning provisions for the subject site within the MRA’s Redevelopment Scheme is considered unnecessary and inefficient given that the subject site is understood to be relatively unconstrained and there are already sufficient planning controls in place under the City of Perth’s City Planning Scheme No. 2 to facilitate its redevelopment;

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the transfer of the subject site to the MRA will result in two planning authorities existing over one street block which is considered inconsistent with orderly and proper planning;

should however, the proposed Amendment proceed unchanged, it does not support the inclusion of: 2.1

Thomas Street, Murray Street or Cook Avenue in the PMH site to be transferred to the MRA as they are considered unnecessary to facilitate the redevelopment of the land;

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the portion of the PMH site east of Thomas Street within the City of Perth, in the Subiaco Redevelopment Area, but would support its inclusion in the Central Perth Redevelopment Area for the following reasons: a.

the subject site is considered to better connect and relate to the inner city areas included within the Central Perth Redevelopment Area than those within the Subiaco Redevelopment Area;

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the inclusion of the subject site within the Central Perth Redevelopment Area would mean that it is under the governance of the Central Perth Land Redevelopment Committee, which currently includes local government representation from the City of Perth.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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496/14 DRAFT BURSWOOD PENINSULA DISTRICT STRUCTURE PLAN

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1021520 Freya Symons, Strategic Town Planner Steven McDougall, Acting Director City Planning and Development 20 October 2014 Schedule 12 – Burswood District Structure Plan

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Planning Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. Perth Major Stadium In June 2011, the State Government announced the Burswood Peninsula as its preferred location for Perth’s new multi-purpose sports stadium and that planning for the 60,000-70,000 capacity stadium would commence immediately. The State Government announced in December 2011 that the northern portion of the Burswood Park Golf Course was the preferred site on the Burswood Peninsula for the stadium. In response to this announcement, on 13 March 2012, Council resolved to note the State Government’s decision on the location of the stadium and also the proposed new Swan River Pedestrian Bridge (SRPB) from the Burswood Peninsula to East Perth. Council’s resolution also requested that the City be recognised and consulted as a stakeholder in the master planning for the proposed stadium, particularly in regard to the location and impact of the proposed pedestrian bridge on the surrounding area. The State Government approved the Perth Stadium Project Definition Plan (PDP) in September 2012 which defined the planning framework and functional brief for the stadium design, the procurement strategy and cost plan for the delivery of the operational stadium by early 2018. As part of the PDP the State Government also released the design rationale for the new Perth Stadium Master Plan. On 20 November 2012, Council resolved to advise the Premier and Ministers for Transport, Sport and Recreation and Planning of a number of concerns relating to the proposed Stadium Master Plan. These included that: 1. the planning for the stadium needs to occur within an integrated and coordinated strategic planning and transport approach for the eastern area of the city and surrounds, as opposed to a project by project approach;

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2. a detailed traffic impact statement must form part of the Transport Master Plan; 3. stadium patrons using the proposed pedestrian bridge, and the associated vehicular and shuttle bus parking and pedestrian and vehicular traffic generated, are likely to detrimentally impact on the amenity of the local community of East Perth, and this important issue must be addressed as part of the Transport Master Plan; 4. decisions on the proposed pedestrian bridge must include resolution of governance and capital and operational funding related to the proposed bridge, and associated infrastructure and services within the adjoining areas required to facilitate ongoing access to the proposed pedestrian bridge, as the City has no funding allocated for these purposes in its five year planning; 5. the proposed pedestrian footbridge should be designed to direct pedestrian traffic away from the East Perth Residential area and towards the riverside development; 6. the ongoing event management plans involving use of the proposed pedestrian bridge need to be developed with early consultation with the community and the City of Perth; and 7. the planning and design of the proposed pedestrian bridge and bus drop-off area must include consideration of the design treatment of the river edge along this section of the Swan River, including erosion control and long term asset planning, and incorporate the existing shared path along the foreshore. The City and relevant State Government agencies have an on-going engagement focussed around the implementation of the matters raised in Council’s decision. Redevelopment of Belmont Park On 17 July 2012, Council considered Amendment No. 57 to the Town of Victoria Park Town Planning Scheme No. 1 and associated structure plan for the redevelopment of Belmont Racecourse and resolved that the Council: 1.

supports Amendment No. 57 to the Town of Victoria Park Town Planning Scheme No. 1;

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supports the Structure Plan for the Redevelopment of Belmont Park Racecourse and requests that further consideration be given to:2.1 the provisions of a range of dwelling sizes to allow local workers to live and work in the area; 2.2 analysis of the current retail market to determine the impact of the proposed retail floor space on the central business district and other activity centres; 2.3 the appropriateness of the proposed Activity Centre in Precinct B and its role as an extension of the future Burswood District Activity Centre;

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2.4 the preparation of an extended traffic model to determine the impact of the anticipated trips generated by the proposed development on the City of Perth’s road network; 2.5 the Belmont Park Train Station being converted into a fully operational station to cater for the proposed development and the Perth Major Stadium; 2.6 the proposed principal shared path being designated as a recreational path and designed and managed accordingly; 2.7 the proposed built form and height of the residential towers reflecting the hierarchy of activity centres and the prominence of the CBD; 3.

requests that the State Government be consulted on the redevelopment of the Belmont Park Racecourse site to ensure the cohesive planning and development of the Burswood Peninsula, including the Perth Major Stadium.

In March 2013, Officers wrote to the Department of Planning, at its request, regarding the proposed redevelopment of the Belmont Park Racecourse. The correspondence reiterated Council’s resolution from July 2012 and advised that Council had not endorsed any height limit for the development. Officers noted that Amendment 26 to the City of Perth City Planning Scheme No.2 proposed to remove building heights in large parts of the city as it was the City’s intent to control height only where there was an evidenced need. It was advised that the application of a 30 storey height limit across the entire site was considered unnecessary, provided any very tall development was appropriately placed within the site with due regard for the amenity of neighbouring developments present and future; was designed to a very high aesthetic and functional standard; takes into account the regional hierarchy of centres and presents an appropriate counterpoint to CBD height and form. It was also requested that any very tall buildings within the subject site (structures in excess of the height of existing CBD buildings) be referred to the City of Perth for specific comment and advice during the Development Application assessment process. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Metropolitan Region Scheme 1967 Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 Land Administration Act 1997 Heritage Act of Western Australia 1990

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Strategic Community Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Perth as a capital city S6 Maintain a strong profile and reputation for Perth as a city that is attractive for investment.

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Policy

DETAILS: In 2010, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) endorsed the Burswood Peninsula District Framework (The Framework). The Framework was the precursor to the Draft Burswood District Structure Plan (Burswood DSP) which is the subject of this report and has been released by the Department of Planning for public consultation until 25 November 2014. The Burswood DSP sets out the broad land use and planning objectives for the Burswood Peninsula. The most significant part of the Burswood DSP for the City is the proposed new Perth Stadium and associated Swan River pedestrian and cycle bridge (SRPB) which is proposed to land in Nelson Avenue, East Perth. Purpose and Vision The Burswood DSP provides the strategic framework to guide development of key projects in the short term, and support the planning, assessment, coordination and implementation of longer term development across the Peninsula. The principal objectives of the Burswood DSP are to: 

Place Burswood Peninsula in its regional context and identify any factors that might influence the future planning and development of the area;



Confirm the role and function of Burswood Peninsula in the context of the State Government’s metropolitan planning strategy, Directions 2031;



Develop a spatial plan that defines planning and development precincts, and informs the preparation of local structure plans, planning scheme amendments, and statutory planning and development proposals;



Identify any social and community infrastructure that will be necessary to support the proposed new development; and



Identify any services and infrastructure constraints, and options for the coordinated delivery of additional capacity to the area.

The Burswood DSP sets out the long term vision for Burswood Peninsula as an attractive, vibrant and sustainable urban setting, with a diverse mix of housing, recreation, entertainment, tourism and employment opportunities with direct access to the city’s regional road network, serviced by high quality public transport, and includes the following key elements: 

High density, contemporary urban neighbourhoods created at Belmont Park, Burswood Station and The Springs;

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An expanded tourism and entertainment precinct at Crown Perth, including the proposed new six-star Crown Towers hotel;



A major sporting stadium with access to upgraded public transport facilities and an expanded pedestrian network;



A significant area of new parkland that will provide opportunities for passive and active recreation, and adds to the existing network of parks managed by the Burswood Park Board;



New centres of living, employment, retail and hospitality within the walkable catchments of Belmont Park and Burswood railway stations; and



An extended riverine parkland along the shore of the Swan River connected by a high quality network of pedestrian and cycle pathways.

Metropolitan Attractors New Perth Stadium The key elements of the new Perth Stadium are stated to be: 

A contemporary sporting and entertainment facility that forms part of an integrated sport and recreation precinct;



Upgrade of the Belmont Park railway station to accommodate dedicated event platforms with the capacity to transport up to 60 percent of patrons within the first hour of an event;



Introduction of an event bus service and stadium ‘bus hub’ to transport patrons to and from areas not serviced by rail;



Upgrades and improvements to the existing Windan Bridge pedestrian connection to facilitate increased pedestrian movements between the stadium and East Perth railway station on event days;



A new pedestrian and cycle bridge to be constructed across the Swan River between the stadium and East Perth, accommodating up to 16,000 patrons on event days and providing an important contribution to the regional pedestrian/cycle network;



Limiting private car-parking to reduce the potential for congestion during major events;



An external ring road around the stadium to provide essential vehicular access around the sports precinct for emergency, service, delivery and construction vehicles; and



Re-landscaping of the sports precinct incorporating environmental enhancements and improved public access.

Application The Burswood DSP is a non-statutory structure plan and is intended to provide guidance to inform planning and development decisions. The Structure Plan is

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divided into a number of key themes including Population, housing and employment, Built form, Metropolitan attractors, Movement and access, Community facilities, and Services and infrastructure which are explored in the Comments sections of this report. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications related to this report. COMMENTS: The following comments are limited to those issues that impact on the City of Perth. Population, Housing and Employment The Burswood DSP identifies the potential for a further 255,000 square metres of office space and 64,000 square metres of retail space in addition to the expanding entertainment uses. This development, along with the proposed 20,000 new residents has the potential to impact on the existing hierarchy of centres and significantly add to traffic flows. It is considered appropriate that a detailed analysis should be carried out prior to the development of local structure plans to determine the demand for the proposed retail and office floor space, and impact on, the Perth CBD and existing activity centres. Careful consideration will be needed in terms of the timing and phasing of delivery of this substantial amount of commercial floor space. A proportion of people working in one of the six future employment areas identified for the Peninsula will be employed in entry level industries such as retail and hospitality. Therefore finding affordable housing options for these groups within the Peninsula will be important to ensure that opportunities are available for people to live and work in the area. Given the close proximity to the CBD, this may also assist with providing affordable accommodation for key city workers given the Peninsula’s close proximity to the CBD. It would also be advantageous to include or reference the definition of affordability from the State Affordability Strategy into the Burswood DSP. This defines affordable housing as “…dwellings which households on low-to-moderate incomes can afford, while meeting other essential living costs. It includes public housing, not-for-profit housing, other subsidised housing under the National Rental Affordability Scheme together with private rental and home ownership options for those immediately outside the subsidised social housing system”. Movement and Access An extended traffic model should be undertaken to determine the impact of the anticipated trips generated by the proposed large scale of development on the Burswood Peninsula on the city’s road network. Additionally, an analysis of the critical dependencies should be undertaken to ensure the timely implementation of improvements to the transport network. It will be important with the significant amount I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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of office, retail and residential floor space proposed that transport improvements are made prior to developments coming online. The Burswood DSP suggests that the development of the Burswood Peninsula will provide an opportunity to improve employment self-sufficiency (proportion of residents who work locally) and increase the contraflow travel on the city’s road and rail network. It is probable that a proportion of Burswood Peninsula residents will work in the Perth CBD which is likely to add to the existing pressure on these routes although some contraflow travel may occur. The potential to expand the passenger ferry system, outlined in the Structure Plan, has been created by the intensification of nodal developments on Perth’s waterfront including Elizabeth Quay, Riverside, Claisebrook Cove, the East Perth Power Station and Burswood Peninsula. The proposed expansion of the system is supported as it will add to the activation of the Swan River Foreshore. It will be important for the City to be involved in the investigation of the scope and viability of this proposal given that several of the identified locations are within the City of Perth. The proposed road connection across the Swan River from the future Belmont Park Redevelopment to Summers Street, East Perth is supported as a local connection. It could serve as a useful pedestrian, cycle and local bus route and provide an alternative transport route to the Graham Farmer Freeway. The Implementation section (under District and Movement) of the Burswood DSP requires the preparation of a district wide integrated transport model to inform further planning and development and the preparation of a comprehensive transport impact assessment for the Burswood Peninsula. The Department of Transport, Main Roads Western Australia, Department of Planning and the Town of Victoria Park are listed as being responsible. The City should also be involved in any district wide integrated transport model and impact assessment. The new Swan River Pedestrian Bridge landing in Nelson Avenue is shown on the Structure Plan. The Council has separately considered this proposal and the City continues to work with the State Government to ensure good outcomes. It is noteworthy that the proposed pedestrian bridge is one of a number of transport and movement infrastructure proposals currently being considered or planned for this part of the city. The other proposals include Light Rail/Upgrades to the Causeway, a new Pedestrian Access Bridge from Point Fraser to Heirisson Island and improvements to Windan Bridge, as well as the potential bridge to Summers Street. Given the likely level of funding to implement these proposals, it is essential that these proposals are integrated in terms of both their planning and implementation, and how they contribute to connecting nodes of activity. The indicative timing of new or improved connections by the State Government would be useful for the City’s strategic and capital works planning. Public Parkland The intention outlined in the Burswood DSP to retain and enhance the landscape character of the area is supported. The creation of new publicly accessible parklands,

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including twenty hectares of open space at Belmont Park Racecourse, creating a network of riverside parks, will be an asset for the enjoyment of local residents and workers and visitors including city residents. Unencumbered public access should be provided to the foreshore through the continuous provision of Public Parklands of a sufficient width. This will also achieve the goals of scaling down development towards the water’s edge, maintaining a mostly natural riverine environment and future proofing the foreshore from potential sea level rise. The sections of Public Parkland on the Stadium site as well as on the eastern side of the Belmont Park Redevelopment are particularly narrow and should be increased to be consistent with the width proposed on the western and northern sides of the Belmont Park Redevelopment. Community Facilities The community needs assessment contained with the Burswood DSP focuses on the needs of the population generated from the development rather than looking at the broader needs of the community and how these might be able to be accommodated on the Peninsula. The structure plan proposes that the majority of community needs will be provided by existing facilities located in the CBD, Victoria Park, Belmont and Cannington while only local community facilities relevant to the Burswood Peninsula population are to be located on the Peninsula and will be designed to serve the local community. Although it is generally agreed that State level services should be located in the CBD, the Peninsula’s proximity to the CBD and the fact that it is State Government owned land presents a rare opportunity. The Peninsula has the potential to provide State level services as an extension to the CBD. The Structure Plan lacks regard to other existing important sporting facilities in the eastern end of the city, including Gloucester Park, the Western Australian Cricket Association grounds and the NIB stadium. The Structure Plan also lacks consideration of what other State and Regional sporting facilities may be required and whether these may be delivered on the Peninsula. The residential population of 20,000 people warrants a specific and comprehensive community needs assessment and development of a community infrastructure plan and implementation framework. The findings of this study will ensure that the Peninsula’s future community needs are identified and delivered. The provision of facilities on a project by project basis, as proposed by the Burswood DSP, is likely to result in added pressure on existing community and social services and infrastructure within neighbouring localities. The Structure Plan indicates that there is potential for a primary school on the Peninsula. As there is currently no primary school located within the City of Perth this may also be able to serve the eastern end of the city. The provision of good vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist and public transport access will be critical.

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Services and Infrastructure The Burswood DSP outlines that there is limited provision of existing infrastructure on the Peninsula to service the anticipated levels of development with new service infrastructure being required. The potential to implement a precinct approach to energy and peak demand, water and reuse, stormwater, waste and the like should be further investigated.

Moved by Cr Butler, seconded by Cr Harley That Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to finalise a submission to the Western Australian Planning Commission, based on the comments in the report titled “Draft Burswood Peninsula District Structure Plan”. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil Cr Davidson disclosed an impartiality interest in Item 497/14 (detailed at Item 489/14).

497/14 REQUEST FOR SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR WALKER AVENUE, WEST PERTH

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1022775-6 Freya Symons, Strategic Town Planner Steven McDougall, Acting Director City Planning and Development 20 October 2014 Schedule 13 – Landowner’s Request Schedule 14 – Location Map and Building Heights Schedule 15– Streetscape photos

At the Planning Committee meeting held on 11 November 2014 the Committee agreed to amend part 2 the Officer Recommendation as follows: 2.

consults with the owners of No. 10 Walker Avenue and No. 51 Ord Street, West Perth, with respect to the possibility of listing the property on the City’s Register of places of cultural heritage significance.

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Request The City of Perth has received a request from the owner of No. 8 Walker Avenue, West Perth (See Schedule 13) for the Council to consider a Special Development Plan over Walker Avenue in West Perth. This is sought to preserve the existing streetscape, encourage the retention of the existing properties, and limit new developments to a height of three storeys. The City Planning Scheme No.2 (CPS2) does not use Special Development Plans per se, but does have the ability to create Conservation Areas, Design Guidelines and Special Control Areas which may be able to achieve the desired intent, either fully or in part. The request attributes the need to preserve the street in its current form to the substantially original streetscape on the eastern side which includes seven properties at No. 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18 and 22 which are original dwellings dating from the early twentieth century. Currently one of these seven single storey buildings is used as a residential dwelling while the others have been converted into professional offices. The request is silent as to whether any communication has occurred with the other potentially affected landowners or if they support the request. The request outlines that there has been a minimal amount of higher density office and residential developments on Walker Avenue in comparison to surrounding streets. The owner believes that small blocks of quality residential apartments would be appropriate for Walker Avenue but that the scale of development along Altona Street would be inappropriate. The request also highlights concerns with the 2012 approval of an eight storey (Council Approval was seven storey) block of serviced apartments at No. 4 Walker Avenue, West Perth. The concerns include that the approved development is excessively tall, would grossly overshadow the property to the north (No. 8) and has the potential to cause major structural damage to No. 8 during construction. The request also attributes the approved development at No. 4 to creating uncertainty which has resulted in delays and associated costs on the program of refurbishment of No. 8. History In 2000 the City prepared its draft Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI), in-part adopted in March 2001. The inclusion of places identified in the draft MHI were determined by a heritage consultant and were informed by external inspections and a Heritage Survey undertaken by a separate heritage consultant in 1993 as part of the West Perth Built Form and Urban Design Study. This identified the properties at No. 8 and 10 as having considerable significance and No. 22 of having some significance. No other properties were identified as having significance.

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The City of Perth undertook a review of the built form controls in the West Perth Precinct including building heights and setbacks which resulted in Amendment No. 13 to the CPS2 being adopted by Council on 27 January 2010 and gazetted on 24 August 2010. The provisions were developed after an extensive review of what had been approved in West Perth in the previous years with reference to the goals of ensuring a good quality urban environment through creating openings between buildings, access to light, streetscape patterns and general visual interest. Development Approval for a seven storey special residential building on No. 4 Walker Avenue, located to the south of No. 8, was approved by an Absolute Majority of Council at its meeting on 11 December 2012. This approval is valid until 11 December this year at which time the approval will lapse if the development has not been substantially commenced. It should be noted that the same landowner has submitted separate correspondence to the City requesting that his property, No. 8 Walker Avenue, be listed on the City’s Register of Places of Cultural Heritage Significance. This was endorsed by Council at its meeting on 28 October 2014. Existing Built Form Controls The subject site is located within the broader area of the West Perth Precinct which is largely designated as an Office/Residential Scheme Use Area where plot ratios of 1.33:1 for Non-Residential and 2:1 for Residential apply. The built form controls for the Use Area include a maximum building height of 29 metres with a 4.5 metre primary street setback, a 3 metre secondary street setback and a 3 metre rear setback. Side setbacks are dependent on the width of a lot starting at 4 metres for lot widths of 16 metre or greater and on a sliding scale are reduced to 2 metres for lots equal to or less than 12 metres. The street setback combined with the landscaping requirements and provisions ensuring that car parking is not visible from streets and public spaces, allows for the continued development of West Perth as a garden office/residential district, reflecting the original concept for this area. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Planning & Development Act 2005 (WA) State Planning Policy 3.5 Historic Heritage Conservation Town Planning Regulations 1967 Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990 City Planning Scheme No. 2 Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Healthy and Active in Perth S15 Reflect and celebrate the diversity of Perth 15.3 Review and further develop the City’s approach to the conservation, management and celebration of its cultural heritage.

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Policy Policy No and Name:

City Planning Scheme No. 2 Planning Policy - 4.11 Heritage

DETAILS: The City guides development through the CPS2 which generally sets out planning controls on an area basis rather than on a street or individual lot basis. The existing built form controls reflect the aspirations of the City’s Urban Design Framework which sets out the long term vision for the development of the city’s precincts. In areas where it is considered necessary to apply more specific controls to either conserve or enhance the built form characteristics and streetscape appearance of an area, the Council can implement several different planning mechanisms. These mechanisms commonly include Conservations Areas, Design Guidelines and Special Control Areas whose purpose and application are detailed below. Cultural Heritage Value The CPS2 objectives highlight the need to promote and safeguard the cultural heritage of the City by identifying, conserving and enhancing places which are of significance to Perth’s cultural heritage while encouraging development that is in harmony with the cultural heritage value of an area. Where the City is seeking to protect individual places or areas of heritage value, this is achieved by individual heritage listings or the declaration of a Conservation Area. Clause 31 of the CPS2 allows the Council to declare a Conservation Area where it considers it necessary or appropriate to have special planning controls to conserve or enhance the cultural heritage significance of the area. The Clause requires that owners and occupiers be advised of a proposal to create a conservation area, and for the Council to give consideration to any submissions received prior to making a declaration. In association with the declaration of a Conservation Area, planning policies including design guidelines are introduced. Under Clause 56 of the CPS2, draft policies must be publicly advertised and notification given to all landowners affected. Any submissions received must be considered by the Council prior to it adopting the planning policy. The planning policy is used to facilitate sympathetic development that retains the historical characteristics of the area. A proposed Conservation Area for Walker Avenue would be assessed against the State Heritage Office’s criteria which the City uses to assess heritage places and Conservation Areas. In addition to the general requirement applied to individual listings (where one or more of the criteria relating to Aesthetic, Historic, Research or Social significance must be satisfied), Conservation Areas are also required to demonstrate a unified or cohesive physical form in the public realm with an identifiable aesthetic, historic or social theme associated with a particular period or

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periods of development. The State Heritage Office guidance also states that Conservation Areas will typically exist on a much larger scale than individual places and contain a large number of built elements and property holdings. The State Heritage Office’s guidance notes highlight that whilst an entire local government area can be divided into ‘urban character areas’ or planning precincts, Conservation Areas are select areas with special qualities and will generally be quite rare. A preliminary assessment of the area based on the additional criteria for Conservation Areas, existing assessments for No. 8 and No. 10 Walker Avenue undertaken in 2000 and external visual inspection have found that the eastern side of Walker Avenue is considered to not:   

Demonstrate a large scale; Comprise a large number of built elements; or Comprise individual elements that collectively form a streetscape with significant heritage characteristics (architectural style and/or landscape qualities).

Six of the seven properties (No. 4, 10, 12, 14, 18 and 22) on the eastern side of Walker Avenue mentioned in the request are not listed on the City’s Register of Places of Cultural and Heritage Significance; however No. 10 and 22, along with No. 8, were assessed in 2000 as part of the preparation of the draft Municipal Heritage Inventory. No. 8 and No. 10 were assessed as having considerable significance, with a management category of Level 2 protection. The result of this classification being that the conservation of the place is encouraged and where possible, original or significant fabric should be kept. Furthermore the adaptation of the place to accommodate the requirements of use is appropriate where it enables the place to be kept. No. 22 Walker Avenue was assessed with a management category of Level 3 protection demonstrating that the place is considered to be of some significance. When the City was finalising its MHI only places classified in the Level 1 management category were ultimately approved for inclusion in the MHI by the Council, and also listed in the City’s Register of Places of Cultural and Heritage Significance. As noted above, No. 8 has since been considered for heritage listing and it is recommended that the owner’s appetite to individually list No. 10 Walker Avenue be further investigated. The other properties, No. 4, 12, 14 and 18 did not form part of the draft MHI as they were not identified as part of the 1993 heritage survey. These properties have all undergone significant external modifications since their construction. For this reason it is unlikely they would meet the required thresholds to be individually heritage listed places although a definitive view cannot be provided without a formal assessment, including interior inspection and research into the history of ownership. This would need to occur as part of any further investigations into declaring a Conservation Area.

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Based on the above, it is unlikely that the eastern side of Walker Avenue would meet the threshold to be a Conservation Area however further research would be required to determine if there is a unified or cohesive physical form in the public realm with an identifiable historic or social theme associated with a particular period of development. Streetscape and Character Value The CPS2 seeks to ensure that the use and development of land is managed in an effective and efficient manner within a flexible framework which promotes development of a sufficient intensity within the city to reflect its capital city status however recognises the individual character and needs of localities within the city. As outlined above, whilst planning controls are generally applied to broad areas of the city, where special planning provisions are required for a smaller area, this can be achieved through the introduction of a Special Control Area (SCA) or Design Guidelines. SCAs are often used in the city as a means of facilitating the development of a number of lots. The introduction of an SCA enables the sharing of plot ratio as well as car parking across a group of sites within the Area although are generally not used to preserve character. Design Guidelines are generally the planning tool which is used to preserve character and can be used for small areas or streets. The City has two Design Guidelines for streets in the form of the Mount Street and the Terrace Road Design Policies. These respond to the natural setting by promoting the scaling down of buildings towards the Swan River and protection of the Mount Eliza Escarpment respectively. It should be noted that although Design Guidelines or an SCA could be used to limit the scale of development along Walker Avenue, these mechanisms would not directly assist in the protection of specific buildings. Whilst the existing built form of Walker Avenue is of a comparatively smaller scale to that on surrounding streets, it is considered to lack a unified streetscape or character. There is a variety of building heights and setbacks as well as architectural styles. The existing development includes seven single storey properties, two substantial four storey commercial buildings located on the southern corners of Walker Avenue fronting Kings Park Road, and a five storey commercial building located on the northwestern corner fronting Ord Street. A three storey residential building and a three storey commercial building are located mid-block on the western side of Walker Avenue. (see Schedule 14 for details). There is also a large amount of at-grade parking present along Walker Avenue. It is acknowledged that the seven original dwellings located on the eastern side of Walker Avenue are all single storey dwellings which are generally setback from the street at a consistent distance and therefore by the fact of all being single storey, do create a certain rhythm to a part of Walker Avenue. The dwellings have however a

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varied and highly modified architectural style which results in a limited level of character or uniqueness remaining. Implementing the suggested three level height limit would also require the review of plot ratios to align with the new built form controls. These amendments would have considerable implications on the properties, potentially more than halving each site’s development potential. It is considered that there is insufficient evidence to limit development along Walker Avenue based on the existing streetscape or character. The request identifies Altona Street as an example of what may occur to Walker Avenue if greater planning restrictions are not introduced. In the last decade several medium scale residential buildings of eight storeys have been developed in Altona Street. This scale of development aligns with the plot ratios designated in the West Perth Precinct. These developments are of a high quality and add to the much needed increased residential density of the city. New developments are also encouraged to provide basement car parking where possible which results in landscaped street setback areas, in line with the built form controls for the Precinct. No. 4 Walker Avenue The issues raised in the recent correspondence reflect the submission made by the land owner with respect to the future development of No. 4 on the Development Application for No. 4 Walker Avenue in 2012. These include height, overshadowing and the potential for construction to cause major structural damage to No. 8 Walker Avenue. Such matters are considered to be more appropriately addressed through the development application process, when design proposals are brought forward, rather than through this request. It is understood that the current development approval for the site will not proceed as the City has received a new development application which proposes a Special Residential Use of a similar scale to the previous approval. Due to the value of the proposed development it will be determined by the City of Perth Local Development Assessment Panel (DAP). If there are proposed variations to the scheme or policy provisions the city will seek comment from adjoining landowners prior to submitting its assessment of the application to the DAP. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The financial implications related to this report depend on which of the three options is endorsed by Council. Option 1 – No further cost Option 2 – Preliminary Consultation- Approximately 15 hours of officer time. Option 3 – Further Investigation - Approximately 150 hours of officer time. As an alternative, the City engaged consultants for the William Street Conservation Area over a period of 16 weeks at a cost of $60,000.

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If the Council were to subsequently initiate an amendment to the CPS2 the cost for advertising would be a further $7,000. COMMENTS: Options There is not sufficient evidence that Walker Avenue demonstrates unified streetscape or character to warrant Design Guidelines or a Special Control Area, several options have been developed for Council’s consideration relating to Conservation Areas. Option 1 – Do Not Support Further Investigation- Preferred Option That the City does not support the further investigation of the introduction of specific planning provisions, in the form of a Conservation Area for Walker Avenue, West Perth, due to the area’s small scale and limited number of built or individual elements that collectively form a streetscape with significant aesthetic heritage characteristics. It is also unlikely that the majority of the properties would meet the required threshold to be heritage listed given the significant external modifications which have occurred although a formal assessment, including their interior and history of ownership, would be required to determine this. The Council may wish however to consider the individual heritage listing of No. 10 as it was identified in 2000 as having considerable significance, and the same level of management category as No. 8 which was recently considered by Council for heritage listing. Prior to any further consideration of this, it is considered appropriate to first engage with the owner of No. 10 to identify a level of interest. Option 2 – Undertake Preliminary Landowner Consultation Noting that the request is silent on whether the other landowners support the request, this option would entail the City undertaking preliminary consultation with landowners of the seven properties on the eastern side of the Street (No. 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18 and 22 = 17 individual owners) prior to any further investigation of the cultural heritage significance of Walker Avenue. This would test the landowners’ appetite for the introduction of a Conservation Area and specific design guidelines for Walker Avenue prior to any further commitment to significant resources. This option is expected to take approximately 15 hours of officer time. Option 3 - Undertake Investigation of a Conservation Area This option would entail the City undertaking further investigation of the cultural heritage significance of the seven properties on the eastern side of Walker Avenue and following this, preliminary consultation with landowners. It is estimated this would require approximately 150 hours of officer time. If this is to be progressed as a priority, it is likely to require changes to current project commitments or the engagement of consultants.

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Should the further investigation find that Walker Avenue is of sufficient cultural heritage significance and should Council wish to declare it as a Conservation Area, the following steps would then be required:       

Preparation of draft Design Guidelines and amendments to the CPS2 including the West Perth Precinct Plan (current development standards – built form and plot ratio) Consultation with landowners regarding Council’s intent to declare a Conservation Area and preliminary consultation on draft Design Guidelines and amendments to the CPS2 and West Perth Precinct Plan; Declaration of Conservation Area; Environmental Protection Authority referral and formal advertising of draft Design Guidelines and amendments to the CPS2 and West Perth Precinct Plan; Final Adoption of Design Guidelines and amendments to the CPS2 and West Perth Precinct Plan; Western Australia Planning Commission Approval of CPS2 Amendment; and Ministerial Approval of CPS2 Amendment and Gazettal.

It should be noted that CPS2 Amendments generally take 12-18 months from initiation to gazettal, which includes the time taken for the State Government to consider and approve amendments. Conclusion There is not sufficient evidence that Walker Avenue is a sufficiently unified streetscape or character to warrant Design Guidelines or a Special Control Areas. Apart from No. 8 Walker Avenue, none of the properties located on Walker Avenue are listed on the City’s Register of Places of Cultural and Heritage Significance or the State Heritage Register. While no detailed assessment has been undertaken, it is unlikely that the majority of the properties would meet the required threshold for listing although No. 10 Walker Avenue is worthy of further investigation. Option 1 is recommended by City Officers. OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: That Council: 1.

advises the owner of No. 8 Walker Avenue, West Perth that it declines the request to introduce a Special Development Plan for Walker Avenue, in the form of a Conservation Area, Design Guidelines or Special Control Area as there is not sufficient evidence that the street adequately demonstrates a unified streetscape or character; and

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consults with the owners of No. 10 Walker Avenue and No.51 Ord Street, West Perth, with respect to the possibility of listing the property on the City’s Register of Places of Cultural Heritage Significance.

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The Council agreed to amend the Committee Recommendation by amending part 2 as follows: 2.

consults with the owners of No. 10 Walker Avenue No.51 Ord Street, and No. 22 – 24 Walker Avenue, West Perth, with respect to the possibility of listing the properties on the City’s Register of Places of Cultural Heritage Significance.

PRIMARY MOTION AS AMENDED was put Moved by Cr Harley, seconded by Cr McEvoy That Council: 1.

advises the owner of No. 8 Walker Avenue, West Perth that it declines the request to introduce a Special Development Plan for Walker Avenue, in the form of a Conservation Area, Design Guidelines or Special Control Area as there is not sufficient evidence that the street adequately demonstrates a unified streetscape or character; and

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consults with the owners of No. 10 Walker Avenue and No. 22 – 24 Walker Avenue, West Perth, with respect to the possibility of listing the properties on the City’s Register of places of cultural heritage significance.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil Reason:

The address 51 Ord Street, West Perth is an alternative address used for the actual property situated at 22 – 24 Walker Avenue, West Perth.

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498/14 SUPREME COURT GARDENS – WONDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1010921-15 Rodney Ashton, Technical Officer Steven McDougall, Acting Director City Planning and Development 22 October 2014 Schedule 16 – Map showing proposed event infrastructure on Supreme Court Gardens

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Planning Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. Council has previously resolved to support four music festivals per year on Supreme Court Gardens with a duration of between five and ten hours. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 3.50 of the Local Government Act 1995 Clause 8 of the City of Perth Local Government Property Local Law 2005 Section 92(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 Health Act 1911 Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 Food Act 2008 Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Perth as a Capital City S5 Increase place activation and use of underutilised space. 5.2 Contribute to and facilitate the activation and use of vacant and public space.

DETAILS: On 2 October 2014, an application was received from Metric Promotions requesting approval to use Supreme Court Gardens on Saturday 20 December 2014, from 1.00pm until 10.00pm, for their ‘Wonderland’ music festival event. The event will showcase young ‘up-and-coming’ Australian talent within the music industry.

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The Apex Club of Perth will be holding their annual ‘Carols by Candlelight’ event on Supreme Court Gardens on Sunday 21 December 2014 and has agreed to share the event infrastructure with Metric Promotions. The Wonderland event will consist of two stages, one of which will be situated at the west end of Supreme Court Gardens, with additional fencing and security installed to protect the recently installed Talbot Hobbs Statue. Various food and alcohol outlets will be placed within the allocated area of the reserve, it is anticipated that the audience will be between 4,000 and 5,000 patrons. This event will be ticketed, and will be an 18 years and over event. The Public Transport Authority have advised that on this occasion joint ticketing of the event will not be necessary as the anticipated audience will be less than the required amount to warrant this arrangement. The event organiser will not be required to provide any dedicated transportation from the venue as the CBD area and major transport hubs and routes are within walking distance from Supreme Court Gardens. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: A refundable bond of $10,000 will be required to cover any potential damage that maybe caused to the reserve or to the City's assets. Reserve hire fees for ticketed events are based on ticket sales, as per the City's current fee structure. This event will attract a reserve hire fee of an estimated $20,450.45, which will be adjusted accordingly once the event organisers have provided audited evidence of ticket sales after the event. INCOME: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT RECEIVED TO DATE: ACTUAL INCOME:

Recreation and Culture - Other Recreation and Sports - Parks, Gardens and Reserve 3 $296,000 $88,1543 $20,450

All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST. COMMENTS: The applicants will be required to provide a comprehensive event, risk, noise, traffic, pedestrian, and security management plans, together with ensuring that they comply with the Health Act, Food Act, Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997, and Public Building requirements. The event organisers will need to work closely with the City, Western Australian Police, and the Department of Racing Gaming and Liquor to ensure that all the necessary management plans comply with the requirements of each Authority. The event organisers will be required to provide additional security within the event and on the peripheral boundary of the perimeter fencing. The event will be licensed I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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for the sale of alcohol, and the event will be advertised as an “over 18s” event. It is anticipated that patrons will disperse quickly from the venue which should reduce the potential for any anti-social behaviour. Security will be relocated to the exits to monitor any anti-social behaviour. Cleaning crews will be activated at the conclusion of the event, both internally and externally and within the surrounding streets. Both parties have agreed to work in conjunction with each other for the mutual benefit of both organisations. The main benefactor being the Apex Club of Perth, which will result in additional funds being donated to their nominated charities. Notwithstanding, the City will require a management plan that details how the reserve will be cleaned, restored and surplus infrastructure removed, so that the ‘Carols by Candlelight’ event will not be compromised. It is acknowledged that running two events’ back to back has the potential to cause some damage to the reserve, notwithstanding, with the correct turf management plan in place being implemented by the City's Parks and Landscape Unit, it is anticipated that the recovery time of the reserve can greatly be decreased. The costs will be deducted from the bond. Governors Avenue will need to be closed for the duration of the event to facilitate patrons entering and exiting the event. Additional traffic controllers will be employed at the junction of Barrack Street and The Esplanade to facilitate patrons crossing the road safely at the conclusion of the event. Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 The regulation of noise associated with outdoor events is prescribed in the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. Under Regulation 18 the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a local authority is delegated to approve outdoor concerts that exceed assigned noise levels. The event will require approval as a non-complying event under the provisions of Regulation 18 of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulation 1997. In support of the application for exemption, a detailed acoustic consultant’s report will be required to be submitted to ensure compliance with the conditional approval. The report covers:        

duration of event; type and number of noise sensitive premises likely to be affected; proximity of residences and other noise sensitive premises; style of music; history of venue; history of applicant; size of crowd; location and configuration of stages and sound systems.

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advance notification to noise sensitive premises; providing a noise complaint service with the use of a dedicated telephone line; monitoring of noise levels at the mixing desk, roving locations and permanent stations throughout the event to ensure that noise levels are maintained at prescribed levels; Noise Mitigation packages to be offered to those residents severely impacted by noise levels from the event; submission of a noise monitoring report seven days after the event; set levels of noise emissions and time frames.

Independent monitoring will be carried out by an acoustic consultant and the costs of such monitoring borne by the applicant. Health (Public Building) Regulations 1992 The applicant will be required to submit a Form 1 ‘Application to construct, extend or alter a public building’ under the Health Act and any other requirements of the Health Act 1911. Public health, safety and security of patrons will be addressed in the Public Health and Safety Approval issued by Environmental Health Officer. Conclusion As with any event of this nature, it has the potential to generate noise complaints and some anti-social behaviour. However, this event is designed to showcase the emerging young musical talent of Australia, and will be managed closely in accordance with the Regulation 18 noise approval issued by the City. Therefore is it recommended that this event, to be held on Supreme Court Gardens on Saturday 21 December 2014, from 1.00pm until 10.00pm, be supported.

Moved by Cr Butler, seconded by Cr Harley That Council approves the use of Supreme Court Gardens by Metric Promotions to conduct their ‘Wonderland’ music festival on Saturday, 20 December 2014, from 1.00pm until 10.00pm, subject to the applicant: 1.

indemnifying the City of Perth against any claim arising from the event and the use of the reserve and hold a Public Liability Insurance Policy with a limit of indemnity of $20,000,000;

(Cont’d)

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paying the reserve hire fee of $20,450.45, exclusive of GST, Public Building fees, Regulation 18 application fees and a $10,000 damages bond, the whole or part of which may be refundable and covering all costs for the provision of any Council services, noise monitoring, cleaning of the reserve or repair of any damage to the reserve or infrastructure resulting from the event;

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providing a management plan to the satisfaction of the City that ensures that the reserve will be cleaned, restored and surplus infrastructure removed to enable the Carols By Candlelight to be held on the following night without detriment;

4.

providing management plans to adequately address Risk, Parking, Traffic, Pedestrian, Security, and Disability Access and Inclusion to the satisfaction of the City, one month prior to the event;

5.

making application and receiving approval from the CEO to hold a non-conforming event in accordance with Regulation 18, of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997;

6.

submitting a Certificate of Design Compliance and a Certificate of Construction Compliance for any structures greater than 500m2 in accordance with the Building Act 2011;

7.

submitting a Noise Management Plan prior to the event and complying with the requirements of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulation 1997;

8.

complying with the relevant requirements of Part 6 of the Health Act 1911 and the Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992 and Food Act 2008;

9.

providing written notification of the event to surrounding commercial and residential premises, including Government House, to the satisfaction of the City, at least seven days prior to the event.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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499/14 ‘ORIGIN NYE’ EVENT – WELLINGTON SQUARE BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P100200713 Dario Nardi, Senior Technical Officer Steven McDougall, Acting Director City Planning and Development 30 October 2014 Schedule 17 – Map

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Planning Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. At its meeting held on 21 October 2014, the Planning Committee deferred its decision on this application pending a review of additional information tabled by the event organiser. ‘Origin NYE’ took place on Ozone Reserve last year, attracting 9,500 patrons. However, with additional acts and an expected larger audience, it was considered that Ozone Reserve was not suitable for the proposed 2014 event. A report recommending approval for another 2014 New Year’s Eve event, ‘NYE on the Foreshore’ to be held on the Ozone Reserve and organised by Nokturnl Events, was published on the Elected Members Portal on the 30 April 2014. The ‘NYE on the Foreshore’ event will consist of a single stage setup with multiple bars, food stalls and other equipment strategically placed throughout the reserve. It is expected to attract a maximum of 5,000 patrons. This event is an established event and has been operating successfully for four years on Trinity Reserve, East Perth. However, due to expanding audiences and the redesign of Trinity Reserve, this event has had to relocate to Ozone Reserve. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 3.50 of the Local Government Act 1995 Clause 8 of the City of Perth Local Government Property Local Law 2005 Section 92 (2) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 Health Act 1911 Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 Food Act 2008 Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Perth as a Capital City S5 Increase place activation and use of underutilised space

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DETAILS: On 28 May 2014, an application was received from Horizons Touring Pty Ltd requesting approval to use Wellington Square from 5.00pm on Wednesday, 31 December 2014 until 1.00am Thursday, 1 January 2014, for the ‘Origin NYE’ event. The event would utilise three stages, one of which will be housed within a big top circus tent supplied by “Circus Joseph Ashton”. The event consists of national and international DJ’s. Theatrical pyrotechnics will be used on the main stage at midnight, and a laser show will also be employed. Various food and alcohol outlets will be located within the venue. It is anticipated that the event will attract between 12,000 and 15,000 patrons. This event would be ticketed, and would be an 18 years and over, licenced event. It is proposed that Wittenoom Street between Hill Street and Bennett Street will be closed for the duration of the event to facilitate patrons entering and exiting the event. Additional roads within the area will be closed at the conclusion of the event to facilitate the safe departure of patrons. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: If the event were to be approved a refundable bond of $10,000 would be required to be paid by the event organisers to cover any damage that might be caused to the reserve or to the City's assets. Reserve hire fees for ticketed events are based on ticket sales, as per the City's current fee structure. Based on ticket sales of 15,000 patrons, this event would attract a reserve hire fee of an estimated $55,630.36, which would be adjusted accordingly once the event organisers provide audited evidence of ticket sales after the event. INCOME: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT RECEIVED TO DATE: ACTUAL INCOME:

Recreation And Culture - Other Recreation And Sports - Parks, Gardens And Reserve 3 $296,000 $88,543 $55,630.36

All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST.

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COMMENTS: This would be the first time since 1 October 2012 that a major music event has been held at Wellington Square. The previous event “Parklife” attracted an audience of 12,000 patrons, which resulted in six noise related complaints and a small number of anti-social related issues being reported. ‘Origin NYE’ took place on Ozone Reserve last year, attracting 9,500 patrons. However, with additional acts and an expected larger audience, it was considered that Ozone Reserve was not suitable for the proposed 2014 event. An alternative event, ‘NYE on the Foreshore’ has since been recommended for approval on Ozone Reserve. The City’s officers suggested that the proposed ‘Origin NYE’ event could be relocated to Wellington Square. With the lack of any serious concerns following the debrief of the 2013 event, the event organiser expected that this event would be approved on the reserve and has progressed with the planning of the event. Notwithstanding, the City advised the applicant that the event required formal approval by Council. Stakeholder Consultation A preliminary event stakeholder meeting was held on 4 February 2014, prior to the application being submitted, but specific issues could not be addressed as no details of the event had been submitted. On 28 May 2014 an event application was received by the City, however the following information was not included: a site plan; risk management plan; traffic management plan; transport plan; security plan; pedestrian management plan; disability access plan; event management plan; noise management plan; or a waste management plan. Further stakeholder meetings were held on 6 June 2014 and 16 July 2014, with the City requesting that the required management plans and other outstanding information for the event be submitted by the first week in August 2014 in order that the application could be fully assessed and presented to Council to satisfy the City’s and the event organiser’s time frames. No further information had been received by the City in August 2014. On 23 September 2014 the City informed the applicant that all relevant information was required no later than 1 October 2014 to enable a Council decision to be made prior to December 2014. A revised application was received on 30 September 2014 which included an event management plan with limited information, and still did not include the above management plans; however a basic security plan was included. It was the City’s expectations that this information would address the concerns raised by WAPOL and PTA. Both the WA Police (WAPOL) and the Public Transport Authority (PTA) had previously advised that they opposed an event of this size and nature taking place on Wellington Square on New Year’s Eve as they would not have adequate resources to deal with public transport issues and any antisocial or criminal behaviour associated with the event. Both agencies had expressed their concern regarding the number of

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people that would be leaving the venue at 1.00am and the strain it would place on their limited resources at the conclusion of New Year’s Eve celebrations and events. PTA had advised that should the event at Wellington Square go ahead with the anticipated level of attendance, some patrons would likely head to Claisebrook Train Station to catch a train back into the CBD on egress. At this time on New Year’s Eve, most of PTA’s train services will already be in operation, meaning that PTA would have limited capacity to provide additional train services on the Claisebrook to Perth line, with the potential of serious overcrowding and safety issues at the railway stations and on the trains. Subsequent to the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 21 October 2014, deferring consideration of the application, another meeting was held on 27 October 2014 with the applicants and representatives of WAPOL and the PTA. At the meeting, the applicants identified various strategies to mitigate the concerns raised by those agencies and the City, these included: 

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An increase in the number of security officers attending the event. Security numbers are determined by the number of patrons attending the event and if the maximum number (15,000) is achieved they would provide 151 internal and 25 external security officers. Confirmation has been received from the security provider that they can supply that the number of officers for the event. A double fence arrangement, with canine security patrols between the two fence lines, will be deployed to deter and prevent fence jumpers and fence rushing. Joint ticketing arrangements with PTA to provide patrons with free public transport to and from the event. An eight bus shuttle service will be utilised to convey patrons to the city bus and train stations. Improved First Aid service utilising St John Ambulance Event Health Services. Improved audio equipment, use of sea containers and alternative music styles to reduce low frequency “bass” sounds to reduce noise impacts on surrounding residents. Provision of toilets outside the venue (in addition to those within the venue) to reduce anti-social behaviour post event.

The PTA has now advised that on review of the additional information provided, the PTA could support the event. WAPOL has reaffirmed that they do not support this New Year’s Eve event but have advised that should the Council approve the event they would attend any incident if required. A number of management plans have now been received which address the majority of the City’s concerns. Any information that remains outstanding is not critical in terms of the assessment of the event and can be submitted prior to the event as a condition of any approval.

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Impact on Locality Events that occur at any other time of the year on Wellington Square are required to finish by 10.00pm. Although the public generally has greater tolerance of noisy events operating past midnight on New Year’s Eve, concerns were raised that the size and nature of the proposed event could result in anti-social behaviour and detrimental impacts on the residential and business properties within the area, both during and at the conclusion of the event, as thousands of patrons leave the area. In response to these concerns the applicants have committed to provide additional security and toilets outside the venue to improve the control of patrons as they disperse. Eight shuttle buses will be employed to move patrons to transport nodes. For previous events at Wellington Square, clean-up crews have been on “stand-by” to assist with any clean-up operations on private and public property. If the event were approved, the applicant has committed to arrange to have such crews available to assist in the clean-up of the area outside the reserve and surrounding streets. Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 The regulation of noise associated with outdoor events is prescribed in the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. Under Regulation 18 the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a local authority is delegated to approve outdoor concerts that exceed assigned noise levels. The event would require approval as a non-complying event under the provisions of Regulation 18 of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulation 1997. In support of the application for exemption, a detailed acoustic consultant’s report will be required to be submitted. The report shall include but not limited to:         

Duration of event; Proposed noise levels Type and number of noise sensitive premises likely to be affected; Proximity of residences and other noise sensitive premises; Style of music; History of venue; History of applicant; Size of crowd; and Location and configuration of stages and sound systems.

It should be noted that the proposed noise levels detailed in the Noise Management Plan may not be replicated in the Regulation 18 Noise Approval. Noise level limits may be lower to reduce potential noise impact on surrounding residents. Noise management measures may include:  

Staggered noise level limits Advance notification to noise sensitive premises (notification area will be stipulated in the noise approval);

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Providing a noise complaint service with the use of a dedicated telephone line; Monitoring of noise levels at the mixing desk, roving locations and permanent stations throughout the event to ensure that noise levels are maintained at prescribed levels; Noise Mitigation packages to be offered to those residents severely impacted by noise levels from the event; Submission of a noise monitoring report seven days after the event; and

Independent monitoring would be carried out by an acoustic consultant and the costs of such monitoring borne by the applicant. Health (Public Building) Regulations 1992 The applicant would be required to submit a Form 1 ‘Application to construct, extend or alter a public building’ under the Health Act and any other requirements of the Health Act 1911. Public health, safety and security of patrons will be addressed in the Public Health and Safety Approval issued by Environmental Health Officer Conclusion The Council has previously resolved to support two music festivals per year on Wellington Square with a duration of between five and eight hours, concluding at 10pm. This eight hour event, concluding at 1.00am will be the first music event proposed to be held at Wellington Square on New Year’s Eve and the first music festival held on the reserve since October 2012. It is the only City reserve that is available for an event of this size on New Year’s Eve. It is understood that the event planning has progressed to confirming a line-up of national and international performers. Although the 2013 NYE Origin Music Festival on Ozone Reserve did draw some criticism in regards to the number of ambulance call outs, a small number of assaults and fence rushing, the City only received a minor number of complaints from the public. The applicants have committed to making significant improvements to this year’s event management that should reduce the impacts to the surrounding properties and improve the safety of patrons. Based on information previously submitted, the City and key stakeholders (WAPOL and PTA) raised concerns about a major event of this type being held on New Year’s Eve and recommended that it not be supported as it has the potential to generate noise complaints and some anti-social behaviour. In response to these concerns the applicant has now submitted additional information and will be implementing a number of strategies to minimise the impacts, including deploying additional security resources and measures. This additional information now satisfies the PTA’s and the City’s requirements for the management and conduct of a major music festival event. The WAPOL have advised that although they still do not support the event, they will attend if required.

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Music festivals provide interest and vitality in the city and are generally to be encouraged wherever the event has been organised with a good understanding of the City’s needs and with adequate consultation with affected properties. In consideration of the above it is recommended that the 2014 Origin NYE Music Festival to be held on Wellington Square, from 5.00pm until 1.00am the following morning be supported.

Moved by Cr Butler, seconded by Cr Harley That Council APPROVES the use of Wellington Square by Horizon Touring Pty Ltd to conduct their ‘Origin NYE’ music festival on Wednesday, 31 December 2014, from 5.00pm until 1.00am the following morning, subject to the applicant: 1.

indemnifying the City of Perth against any claim arising from the event and the use of the reserve and hold a Public Liability Insurance Policy with a limit of indemnity of $20,000,000;

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paying the reserve hire fee of $55,630.36, exclusive of GST, Regulation 18 application fees and a $10,000 damages bond, the whole or part of which may be refundable and covering all costs for the provision of any City of Perth services, including, provision of parking reservations, noise monitoring, cleaning of the reserve and surrounding area or repair of any damage to the reserve or infrastructure resulting from the event;

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finalising management plans to adequately address Risk, Parking, Traffic, Pedestrian, Security, Medical, Waste and Disability Access and Inclusion to the satisfaction of the City, one month prior to the event;

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entering into a Joint Ticketing arrangement with the Public Transport Authority to facilitate safe transport arrangements for the patrons;

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making application and receiving approval from the City’s Chief Executive Officer to hold a non-conforming event in accordance with Regulation 18, of the Environmental Protection (Noise)Regulations 1997;

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submitting a Noise Management Plan prior to the event and complying with the requirements of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulation 1997; (Cont’d)

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submitting a Certificate of Design Compliance and a Certificate of Construction Compliance for any structures greater than 500m2 in accordance with the Building Act 2011;

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complying with the relevant requirements of Part 6 of the Health Act 1911 and the Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992 and Food Act 2008;

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providing written notification of the event to surrounding commercial and residential premises, to the satisfaction of the City, at least ten days prior to the event.

The motion was put and lost The votes were recorded as follows: For:

Crs Butler and Harley

Against: The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Davidson and McEvoy

Meeting Note: The motion was lost. The Chief Executive Officer will communicate with the applicant Horizon Touring Pty Ltd to advise that the application to use Wellington Square to conduct their ‘Origin NYE’ music festival on Wednesday, 31 December 2014, was not approved by Council. Reason:

The majority of Councillors agreed that due to the impact of the festival on the surrounding residents, including the egress of attendees at the conclusion of the event, it would be unacceptable for the event to go ahead.

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MARKETING, SPONSORSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORTS 500/14 AUSTRALIA DAY SKYWORKS – 2014 EVENT REVIEW AND 2015 – 2018 EVENT PLANNING BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1008840-18, P1008840-19 Louise Scott, Marketing, Communications & Events Manager. Garry Dunne, Director City Services 27 October 2014 N/A

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee at its meeting held on 4 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 3.57 of the Local Government Act 1995 Part 4; Division 2 of the Local Government Functions and General Regulations 1996

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Perth as a Capital City S5 Increased place activation and use of underutilised space. 5.1 Contribute to and facilitate the activation and use of vacant and public space.

Policy Policy No and Name:

9.7 – Purchasing Policy

DETAILS: AUSTRALIA DAY 2014 On Sunday 26 January 2014 the City of Perth produced City of Perth Skyworks for the seventeenth consecutive year.

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The event is produced with the following support:    

Cash grant from Lotterywest for pyrotechnics, emergency service compounds, community entertainment and advertising; radio broadcast contractor; television broadcast contractor; the City of Perth underwrites and organises the event.

Event operations are co-ordinated by the City of Perth with the participation of the following organisations which participated in the post-event debrief:                     

Australia Day Council WA; Barrack Square Traders; Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority (Kings Park); City of South Perth; Civil Aviation Services Authority (CASA); Department for Child Protection (Lost Children); Department of Transport – Marine Safety ; Department of Environment and Conservation; Department of Health; Department of Mines & Petroleum (Explosives Safety); Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) - State Emergency Services; Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) - Fire Services; Keep Australia Beautiful Council; Main Roads WA; Public Transport Authority – Trains, Ferries and Buses; St John Ambulance - Ambulance and First Aid ; Swan River Trust; Town of Victoria Park; WA Alcohol and Drug Authority; Western Australian Police; and Western Power.

The following is a synopsis of event operations and activities collated from internal and external parties at the debrief meeting held in January 2014. Market research results following the event are also presented. VENUES The City of Perth precinct featured events and activities in two main areas: Supreme Court Gardens NAIDOC successfully coordinated all aspects of the Aboriginal Cultural and Community Event and complied with all City of Perth requirements. The event organisers secured performers and exhibitions, provided event management and presented the event on behalf of the aboriginal community.

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The City provided assistance by way of funding, event infrastructure and working with the organiser on optimal infrastructure and public health and safety requirements. The concert was held from 12.00pm to 7.30pm. The concert included traditional and contemporary local Indigenous performances. The event was heavily promoted by the organisers and the City of Perth, with attendance on the day estimated at 10,000. This was consistent with previous years. Feedback at the Skyworks Full Team Debrief was positive in relation to the general behaviour in Supreme Court Gardens this year. Langley Park The City has presented an entertainment area at Langley Park since 2003 as part of a risk management strategy to remove vehicles and related problems from the area. Until 2012 this area had activities mainly aimed at young adults. In 2013 this area was reimagined as a family entertainment area due to the Elizabeth Quay works making the Esplanade and Barack Square unavailable. This arrangement has continued for 2014 due to its success in 2013. The entire area of Langley Park also operated successfully as a BYO zone including down to the foreshore on Riverside Drive. Pre-fireworks entertainment included a water play area, a children’s carnival ride area, camel rides, face painting, the big top Joseph Ashton Circus, motorbike stunt display, paintball display, a hawkers food market, sky divers and many other smaller activities. For the first time a sound system was installed on Langley Park which allowed everyone to hear the radio throughout the day, a commentary on the air show and the soundtrack for the fireworks display. This was a very successful addition to the overall atmosphere on Langley Park. In addition this area was the only spot north of the river that the water and laser spectacular which accompanied the fireworks display, was visible. The market research conducted at and following the event shows that:   

The Pre-Show Entertainment was well received, with 91% rating it goodexcellent 89% felt the variety of free activities and entertainment at Langley Park was excellent or good. The free entertainment at Langley Park, the Air Show and the Laser and Water Spectacular were the most well-known of the events.

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Numbers attending during the day were up on last year. The large Celebration Zone, covered almost all of Sir James Mitchell Park in 2014. The Celebration Zone included a range of interactive activities for different age groups, musical entertainment and free movie screenings. The zone was completely fenced and was alcohol free. Feedback at the debrief was very positive with only minor issues needing to be addressed. The City of South Perth continued a cleanup initiative that was introduced in 2006 which consists of staff picking up bottles and rubbish during the afternoon and immediately following the conclusion of Skyworks. The initiative has proved to be successful with the South Perth foreshore clean by 6.00am the next day. Victoria Park The Town of Victoria Park reported a well-behaved crowd with no major incidences. The additional road closures around the Causeway were deemed successful. Kings Park Kings Park rangers reported that crowd numbers were up on 2013 with most arriving in late afternoon/early evening for the Skyworks. The BYO zone was once again successful well with only minor incidences. Visitors left the park quickly after the event. Kings Park has written to the City requesting reimbursement of costs associated with hosting the event crowds at the park totalling $13,500. The City had not budgeted for these costs in 2014 as they have in the past been absorbed by Kings Park. The City does however already provide a significant level of infrastructure to Kings Park at no cost to Kings Park including toilets, security and waste disposal. It is considered that Kings Park should seek recovery of these costs elsewhere. Swan River With the slight movement east of the firework barges it was again possible to allow boats in to Perth water east of the Narrows Bridge. Those taking advantage of this viewing location were generally well behaved and abided by the river rules. This shift of the barges would also allow the ferry to operate later however Transperth declined the opportunity when it was requested by the City. It is hoped that this may be possible in the future. CBD & Northbridge WA Police advised that there were no major issues following the event.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES The emergency services Emergency Coordination Centre for the day was located in Maylands in the purpose built centre. Seventeen compounds are positioned around the event area, including the City, Victoria Park, South Perth, Kings Park and Crawley, for the WA Police and St John Ambulance volunteer first aid services. Overall feedback from the WA Police is that patrons attending the event itself were well behaved with little evidence of trouble. The WA Police commended the overall behaviour of the crowd attending Skyworks. There were significant numbers of lost children at the event although all were successfully reunited. The provision of the service for managing lost children has been supplied by the Department of Child Protection. They have advised that in future (post 2015) they will no longer be able to supply this service and that an alternative provider needs to be sought. Indicative costs for this service are estimated at $20,000, additional budget will be required in 2016 to cover these costs. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Buses The Public Transport Authority reported that the majority of passengers had departed by 10.00pm. Passenger numbers have not been provided however it is estimated that they were up on the previous year. Trains The Public Transport Authority reported that increased passenger numbers travelled on the northern, Fremantle and Armadale lines. The Police Transport Division and Secure Force Transit guards confiscated a minimal amount of alcohol from underage passengers. There were significant queues at the end of the event at both stations and it would be desirable to have some street performers available to keep people entertained while they wait. CAR PARKS Statistics show that on Australia Day by 8.00pm the City of Perth car parks near the foreshore were at a capacity of: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth Concert Hall His Majesty’s Pier Street Queens Gardens Terrace Road I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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There were significant issues with patron behaviour at the end of the event at Terrace Road and Perth Concert Hall. This was due to patrons not being able to leave when they wished to because of the road closures that were still in place. New initiatives will be used in 2015 to better communicate the requirement for the delay in departure when choosing these car parks. NARROWS BRIDGE The City, in conjunction with WA Police and Main Roads WA, installed temporary fencing on the Narrows Bridge in 2006 to deter people from jumping, throwing missiles and accessing the freeway. All pedestrian traffic was re-directed onto the western footpath in order to manage the strategy. In 2007 the initiative was reviewed with additional fencing installed and additional security guards positioned to monitor behaviour. This has been continued each year. Since 2010 there have been no reports of missiles being thrown from the Narrows Bridge or people jumping from the Bridge. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Additional measures were put in place for 2013 on the Causeway and along Adelaide Terrace and Terrace Road. These measures were successful and continued for 2014. WASTE MANAGEMENT The Skyworks 2014 waste management strategy included the following initiatives:   

250 skip bins; rubbish and recycle bins were positioned at 1:1 ratio; and Approx. 40 volunteers on the north and south foreshores, Crawley and Kings Park, distributed 50,000 degradable rubbish bags.

Rubbish collected at Skyworks amounted to 22 tonnes. This has increased from 2013 but can be attributed to the increased number of attendees. Recycle Initiative The recycling initiative was continued for 2014. Compounds were placed on the Langley Park, Sir James Mitchell Park and Supreme Court Gardens, with clean up teams depositing recycling into the compounds as well as encouraging the public to bring their recycling to the area. The initiative managed by the Mindarie Regional Council Earthcarers. The recyclable rubbish initiative resulted in 7.8 tonnes of recycling being collected at Skyworks. As a percentage of total rubbish collected this is 35%. The overall volume of recyclables has increased significantly since 2012 due to the increase in attendees and improved collection measures.

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Clean Up Crews The City employed a clean-up team to operate from 3.00pm to 8.00pm on Australia Day in the Supreme Court Gardens and Langley Park area. The aim of this strategy was to reduce the amount of glass and litter on the ground in this area. The strategy was successful with little waste found on the road or reserves in these areas after the event. BYO PICNIC ZONE On 24 November 2010 the Premier of Western Australia and the Lord Mayor jointly announced the Premier’s initiative to establish two BYO Picnic Zones for Skyworks 2011. These were continued for 2012 with the area in Kings Park slightly increased in size to accommodate more people. In 2014 due to the Elizabeth Quay works the BYO zone was shifted from the Esplanade to Langley Park. The BYO Picnic Zone on Langley Park down to the foreshore was given a permit by the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Perth under the Local Government Property Local Law to allow alcohol in the area subject to certain conditions. These conditions were widely communicated through publicity and advertising. On the day there was signage at the Zone and via information cards provided on the day. The conditions of the BYO Picnic Zones were:  

Consumption of BYO alcohol could occur between the hours of 1830 and 2030 hours; and Persons over 18 could be in possession of either one standard six pack of beer or pre-mixed drinks or one standard bottle of wine per adult while within the nominated area.

At the Skyworks debrief meeting all stakeholders agreed that overall the BYO Picnic Zones went well with very few incidences at either zone. FIREWORKS AND LASERS Foti International Fireworks delivered a display that met all the creative elements proposed in their tender submission. The theme for 2014 was ‘30 years of Skyworks’. This year’s display was complimented by a laser and water show which was very effective for those watching from Langley Park and South Perth. The addition of South Perth was possible due to increased funding from Lotterywest for the 30th anniversary. Of all the additional features tried over the years (jet skis, search lights, projections etc.) the laser and water display has been the most effective. It is proposed this feature is again included and enhanced for 2015 and that it is further incorporated into the firework display to give maximum effect. It is not possible to make the laser I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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display visible on a 360 degree basis without significantly increasing the budget for this element. It is however considered that a special feature to draw a crowd to the City of Perth side of the river to watch it is desirable. BROADCAST AND SOUNDTRACK The radio broadcaster met all required timeframes for the provision of the soundtrack. The broadcaster provided considerable added support by way of its community messages covering a range of issues and including behaviour and responsibility messages. The broadcaster also incorporated the provisions of the Swan River Trust, that the City promotes the protection of the Swan River. The soundtrack narration was written by MIX94.5 and was based on the event’s theme of “30 years of Skyworks”. The television broadcast was shown at after the Australian Open and an average audience of 83,542 watched the delayed telecast which was 35.6% of all viewers. 27,865 watched the replay the following week, equal to 10% of viewers. MARKETING AND PROMOTION In 2014 a liftout was not produced and instead a broader range of press advertising was secured. This has had an impact in raising the profile of the event as the results for awareness of press advertising have risen by 10%. Due to the anniversary theme of the event, City of Perth were also able to secure significant editorial content in the West Australian at no additional cost. The press advertising is complemented by Radio and TV advertising as part of the tender for these aspects. In addition to the press, radio and TV advertising, an App was created for iphone which was downloaded by 2296 people; most were using it in advance of the event to plan their day. This will be enhanced for 2015. All information about the event was available on the event website hosted on the visitperthcity.com website. On the 26th of January alone there were 59,014 Unique Visitors (UV) to the Skyworks site. For the month of January 2014 there were 97,301 UV with a bounce rate of 21% (very low) and average duration of 2.40 mins. 75% of visitors were new and 24% returning. MARKET RESEARCH The City of Perth commissioned market research to evaluate the event. 788 respondents from the Perth metropolitan area aged over 18 were surveyed; this is the largest sample size we have surveyed. The data has been weighted by age and gender to ensure that the sample is representative of the Perth metropolitan adult population.

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The research consisted of 2 elements. 571 people were surveyed in a random online survey; an additional 217 people who attended the event also completed an online survey. This methodology is different from previous years where a telephone survey was conducted. Results have been compared with the previous year’s figures, which appear in brackets after this year’s figures. Visitor Numbers The market research shows that number of visitors to view the event live was 29% (29%) of Perth adults. This equates to some 478,500 (which is 29% of 1.65m population) who watched the event live from locations surrounding Perth Water or from vantage points from further afield. It was estimated on the day that numbers were around 300,000 for those who watched from the City and South Perth foreshores and Kings Park. The proportion of live viewers that watched the event from a City location was 51% (66%), with suburban vantage points accounting for 48% (33%). Enjoyment Enjoyment of the event remains high at 93% (86%) who considered the event as on par or better than last year’s event. Although it remains apparent that expectations remain very high for the event to be constantly evolving with feature components of pyrotechnics, soundtrack and narration. The fireworks themselves were considered on par or better than last years at 93% (91.2%). 84% (82.8%) felt that the soundtrack was as good or improved on last year. Sponsor Awareness    

Awareness of the City of Perth as the event organiser was 54% (34.2%) unprompted. Prompted recognition 83% (60.4%) Unprompted recognition of Lotterywest as a sponsor of the Australia Day Skyworks was 39% (24.8%). Prompted recognition 70% (62%). Unprompted recognition and awareness of MIX94.5 was 37% (27.7%). Prompted recognition 69% (59%). Unprompted recognition and awareness of Channel 7 was 29% (7.4%). Prompted recognition 61% (45%).

Efforts to improve sponsorship recognition were made in 2014 and this has resulted in improved figures for all involved. Soundtrack and Broadcast  

Awareness of a specific soundtrack being broadcast was 67% (59%). 83% (80%) agreed that the music was well suited to the event.

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83% (77%) said that the music and the narration reflected the theme quite well or very well 83% (80%) also said that the music was suitable to the spectacle of the fireworks display. 84% (75%) assessed the soundtrack to be for people of all ages. 52% (59%) noted that the soundtrack was memorable, leaving a lasting positive impression. Recognition of MIX94.5 as the soundtrack broadcaster at 76% (85%) recognising the station’s contribution.

Promotion awareness   

38% (47%) heard advertising or promotion of Skyworks on Channel Seven. 48% (64%) heard advertising or promotion of Skyworks on MIX9.45. 36% (26%) saw advertising or promotion of Skyworks in The West Australian.

Intention to attend again  

Of those who attend the event the intention to attend again is slightly higher than previous year 91% (89.5%). Of the general population 46%(40%) indicated they would attend in future higher than the previous year.

TENDERS All contractual arrangements were met in 2014. Contracts and their terms were:          

Pyrotechnics and Special Effects 2013-2015; Television Promotion and Broadcast 2013-2015; Radio Promotion and Broadcast 2013-2015; Toilets, Infrastructure and Fencing 2013-2015; Waste Management Services 2013 plus one year (2014), plus one year (2015); Licences for mobile catering 2013 plus one year (2014); Licences for merchandising 2014; Laser & Water Show 2014 plus one year (2015), plus one year (2016); Langley Park Entertainment Zone 2014 Supreme Court Gardens Survival Concert 2014

AUSTRALIA DAY 2015 The event in 2015 will follow a similar format to that presented in 2014. The theme for the event in 2015 is ‘Love this City’, all advertising and promotional materials will use this theme and the soundtrack and display will be themed accordingly. Planning is well underway for the event with all tenders/quotes sought and providers in place for the key aspects of the events. A series of planning meetings has taken place and will continue to occur in the run up to the event.

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Further to discussions with Lotterywest a submission for $500,000 has been made for the 2015 event. This will be the final year of a 3 year agreement with Lotterywest, funding for future Skyworks has been discussed and Lotterywest have advised they would welcome future submissions. Additional costs have been identified that have not been budgeted for and require approval of Council. These include a charge for the provision of Lost Children services from the Department of Child Protection or another provider approximating $20,000. AUSTRALIA DAY 2016 Planning will now commence for Australia Day 2016-2018 inclusive. Major contracts for the core elements of the event expire at the completion of the 2015 event and it will be necessary to commence the tender process as soon as possible to secure a Fireworks provider, Radio & TV support/broadcast rights. Other contracts also expire at the completion of the 2015 event and it will be necessary to re-tender/quote for most elements of the event. It should be noted that Supreme Court Gardens is unlikely to be available for the 2016 event due to planned renovations and that the public areas of Elizabeth Quay are likely to be available for use. This puts particular emphasis on the need to contract service providers as soon as possible to commence planning. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: PROPOSED COST: BALANCE:

14054000 Skyworks 38 $1,953,231 NA $1,953,231 NA

Note the figures above include the requested addition budget to cover the identified costs for 2015. All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST. COMMENTS: The City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks is the largest community event in WA and the largest Australia Day celebration in the country. It is a well-regarded event which in recent years has seen significant improvements in crowd behaviour leading to positive feedback from both patrons and the police. Market research following the event suggests that numbers attending are stable at around the 300,000 mark which is pleasing given the recent addition of events in Fremantle and other local authority areas. In addition 91% of those attending say they will do so again making the City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks a key element in the celebration of our national Day.

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It is recommended that approval be given to commence planning for 2016-2018 Australia Day Skyworks event.

Moved by Cr Adamos, seconded by Cr McEvoy That Council: 1.

notes the information provided on the Australia Day celebrations 2014 and 2015;

2.

notes the funding request from Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority (Kings Park) is declined for 2014 and that future funding will not be forthcoming; and

3.

notes the commencement of planning and issuing of tenders and contracts for Australia Day celebrations 2016 - 2018.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

501/14 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - G’DAY USA 2015 BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1010627-28 Steven McDougall, Acting Manager Economic Development Martin Mileham, Director City Planning & Development 7 October 2014 N/A

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ally and largest trade and investment partner. G’Day USA is run by an organising committee comprising Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Austrade, Tourism Australia and Qantas. Every year State Government representatives from New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia are involved. This will be the 12th year the G’Day USA campaign will operate to promote Australia. The program first began with G’Day LA in 2003 by John Olsen who was the Australian Consul General in Los Angeles and Senior Qantas Vice President for the Americas, Mr Wally Mariani. They delivered the program in conjunction with Tourism Australia’s North America Vice President Michael Londregan and Senior Australian Trade Representative Kylie Hargreaves. Following a transfer to a posting in New York, John Olsen then grew G’Day LA into G’Day USA. Given its high reputation and wide reach, G’Day USA presents itself as an ideal platform to further WA’s relationships with the USA and promote two-way trade and investment. There are significant benefits that arise out of Western Australia’s relations with the USA. G’Day USA will showcase the growing trade and investment relationship between Australia and the USA to an influential US audience by bringing government leaders and executives from some of the world’s largest companies together to strengthen bilateral collaboration and realise new opportunities. Australian and United State economic ties have never been stronger. In 2012, mutual investment was over $1 trillion dollars (the US has invested $620 billion dollars in Australia) and over nine thousand Australian companies are active in the US employing over one hundred thousand Americans. The USA is the largest source of foreign direct investment into Western Australia and American companies such as Shell, Chevron and ConocoPhillips create hundreds of jobs in the State. The 2013 G’Day USA event cost US$2.2million, with 20% of the funding sourced from Federal and State Government, 65% from corporations, and 15% from ticket sales to the black tie events. Current sponsors include: the Australian Government (DFAT & Austrade), Qantas, Tourism Australia, the State Governments of NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland (Tourism), BHP, Chevron, NAB, News Corp, Visy, Coopers, Thomas Foods International, Dow, American Airlines, Northrop, Macquarie, Old Bridge Cellars, Wine Australia, and Vittoria Coffee, amongst others. In the 11 years of G’Day USA, the event has achieved:      

media reach of over 750 million people in the USA (representing the number of media mentions compounded by audience / circulation) over 100,000 attendees in the US; 500 Australian companies showcased; participation by 3,000 US companies; Ministerial and Ambassadorial participation from Australia and US; executive level involvement from some of the world's leading companies such as Chevron, NAB, Dow, Newscorp and Macquarie; and

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collaboration with leading universities including Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, ANU, Murdoch, Monash, UWA, United States Study Centre and the University of Sydney.

In 2013 alone, G’Day USA reached over 100 million people in the US and Australia through targeted media engagement, including print, online and expanded broadcast coverage via links to the Ellen DeGeneres show in the US and Today show in Australia. The City of Perth was involved in the following 2014 Program:     

Los Angeles - Lord Mayor spoke at the Tourism Australia Tourism Summit; Los Angeles - Lord Mayor attended the Black Tie Gala for G’Day USA; Los Angeles – Lord Mayor spoke at the US-Australian Dialogue on Water; Los Angeles – Lord Mayor spoke at the US-Australian Dialogue: Partners in the Asian Century; and San Francisco - Lord Mayor attended the Innovation and the Digital Economy Evening.

Summary of Event: The City of Perth has been invited by the Australian Hotels Association (WA) and the Perth Convention Bureau to join the G’Day USA 2015 Western Australian Consortium. The 2015 G’Day USA program brings new business, policy, entertainment, innovation and tourism events to eight cities (Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, San Francisco, Washington DC, New York, Houston and Chicago) with the goal of strengthening bilateral collaboration and realising new business opportunities. The City has been asked to participate in the following events: 1.

World Affairs Council Speech by Foreign Minister the Hon Julie Bishop (TBC) (Los Angeles – January 28)

The speech will explore issues from an Australian perspective, tying into a series of popular G’Day USA alliance/trade events that have been held across the US in recent years. Topics for discussion include:    

The US and Australian Alliance; Australia as the Gateway to the Asian Middle Class; Implementing the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; and Defence and Security Issues in the Asia-Pacific.

Audience: policy makers, Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, academics, investors, economists, businesses and national security experts.

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Benefits at Event:    

WA Consortium branding; VIP seating; Opportunity to hand out collateral; and Ability to nominate a panel speaker.

2.

Tourism Summit (Los Angeles – January 29-30)

The third annual Australia Tourism Summit convenes 29-30 January 2015 to discuss and debate best practices to grow US visitor numbers and yield to Australia. Over two days at this invitation-only event, 200+ senior travel, aviation, hospitality and industry executives will gather to hear keynote presentations, in-depth discussions, case studies and workshops designed to help participants connect with, influence and convert the US consumer to travel to Australia. The Summit will feature speakers and influencers from the US and Australia presenting strategies to position Australia as a must experience destination. Topics will include affluent consumer travel trends, leveraging Restaurant Australia to showcase Australia’s food and wine tourism offering, major events as a conversion catalyst, how tourism infrastructure investment is shaping Australia’s future selling proposition, creating compelling itineraries (including tapping into Australian arts and cultural treasures) and tips to fine-tune social media strategies. Audience: leaders of US and Australian tourism businesses, including wholesalers, consortia, online travel agencies, airlines, travel media, Australian product. Benefits at Event:     3.

WA representative speaks as part of the Summit; WA Consortium to hold a workshop during the two day Summit with targeted delegates; WA Consortium to brand a reception for all of the 200 delegates which will include an opportunity for a Consortium member to address the delegates and to provide Western Australia wines and food; and Opportunity to network with significant, potential US tourism business partners. US-Australian Dialogue: Trade and Investment in the Asia-Pacific Region (Los Angeles – January 30)

Australia is a country reliant on foreign investment. It has helped build Australia’s infrastructure, created new business opportunities and ensured rigorous economic growth. The US, as Australia’s largest foreign investor, has contributed much to this growth over the years, particularly through investments in infrastructure and energy and resources. With the US-Australian investment relationship (1 trillion dollars annually) forecast to grow rapidly in coming years, there are currently unparalleled opportunities in Australia for US investors in sectors such as food and agribusiness, resources and energy, economic infrastructure, tourism, education, advanced services, manufacturing and technologies.

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Australia is also ideally located in the booming Asia-Pacific region. Its proximity to Asian markets and the growing Asian middle class – 3 billion people by 2050 – offers limitless business prospects for innovative companies. The completion of the TransPacific Partnership Agreement will enhance these trade and investment opportunities by reducing barriers to trade/investment and delivering ambitious outcomes that support growth. Topics for discussion include:    

Asia’s economic growth by 2050; Investment opportunities for US companies in Australia; Australia as the gateway to Asian markets; and Growth through a high-quality Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.

Audience: policy makers, Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, academics, investors, economists, businesses, consulates, intellectual property and trade experts. Benefits at Event:    

Branding; VIP Seating; Opportunity to hand out collateral; and Ability to nominate a panel speaker.

4.

Los Angeles Gala (Los Angeles – January 31)

The newly formatted and refreshed Los Angeles Gala will serve as the premier food, wine and tourism event which will be the climax of the G’Day USA program. This event will attract a large and diverse industry audience and will showcase Australia’s entertainment and talent to influential media executives. It is an opportunity for G’Day USA sponsors to conduct high-level business networking. This newly designed event will allow for maximum engagement and exciting sponsor activations showcasing the best of Australia’s food and wine. During the evening, awards will be given to highprofile Australians for their contribution to the US-Australia relationship. Serving as the publicity anchor for the G’Day USA program, the Gala attracts a huge media presence with over 85 international media outlets in attendance in 2014. The entire evening will be designed to allow guests to enjoy a multi-sensory Australian experience. Attendees will enjoy an evening of Australian entertainment and culture as well as striking images of Australian landscapes, promoting Australia as a luxury destination to the overwhelmingly American audience. The 2015 event will be a more exclusive event limiting attendance and attracting high-level Australian and US dignitaries, entertainment industry executives and media. This Gala will be an excellent opportunity for WA Consortium members to entertain guests and to promote important sectors (tourism/food/wine) of Western Australia.

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Benefits at Event:     

Branding and exposure at the event; 2 x full colour pages in the program; 10 tickets to the Gala; WA Consortium logo on the video screens throughout the evening; and WA food and wine showcased.

All events above are an opportunity to engage with key companies, business leaders and government representatives to create new trade/investment opportunities and generate commercial leads or grow contacts. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Policy Policy No and Name:

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Perth as a Capital City S6 Maintain a strong profile and reputation for Perth as a city that is attractive for investment. IP13 Work with State and Federal Governments to attract international companies to set up offices in the Perth CBD.

18.8 – Provision of Sponsorship and Donations

DETAILS: Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion Awards, presentations, acknowledgement for excellence in relevant professional fields Events and activities held outside of the City of Perth which will increase awareness of, and goodwill for, the City of Perth Supports for promotional material (such as publications and films) which positively position the City of Perth Support for the activities of organisations or individual which provide positive positioning for the City of Perth

Satisfied Yes Yes Yes Yes

Markets / audiences who will be exposed to sponsorship information:     

media reach of over 750 million people in the USA (representing the number of media mentions compounded by audience / circulation); over 100,000 attendees in the US; over 3,000 participating US companies; US and Australian Ministers and Ambassadors; executive level involvement from some of the world's leading companies such as Chevron, NAB, Dow, Newscorp and Macquarie; and

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universities including Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, ANU, Murdoch, Monash, UWA, United States Study Centre and the University of Sydney.

Assessment of Application (Corporate): 1.

The opportunity the sponsorship provides to enhance the image of the City of Perth. The sponsorship will enhance the image of the City of Perth by way of exposing Western Australia to key people in US-Australia relations as well as businesses, policy makers and education institutions in the USA.

2.

The value of the increased good will from markets / audiences exposed to the sponsorship by the City of Perth. The City of Perth will further develop its good will and diplomatic relations with the US.

3.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives.   

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; and to increase economic investment in the city.

The sponsorship will provide the opportunity for the City of Perth to attract tourism, international students and international investors. 4.

Benefits to be provided to the City. The benefits provided to the City are detailed in the recommendation section of this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There is no provision in the approved 2014/15 Budget for this item. Should it be approved by Council, the amount of USD$25,000 plus an additional AUD$15,000 will need to be sourced as part of the October Budget Review process. Internal savings have already been identified and will be presented as part of the October budget review to meet the cost of the sponsorship. The costs associated with Lord Mayor’s travel and accommodation (approx. $15,000) have been sought as additional funds as part of the budget review. Final figures will be dependent on the indicative USD / AUD exchange rate at time of purchase. All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST.

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COMMENTS: It is recommended that the Council approves in principle sponsorship of USD$25,000 (excluding GST) and the Lord Mayor’s travel expenses of AUD$15,000 for the City to participate in G’Day USA, subject to consideration of the October Budget Review The sponsorship will increase economic benefit to the City by attracting tourism, international investors and international students to the City of Perth.

Moved by Cr Adamos, seconded by Cr McEvoy That Council: 1.

2.

approves in principle, subject to funding being approved via the October Budget Review: 1.1

cash sponsorship of USD$25,000 (excluding GST) to G’Day USA 2015 running from 28 January 2015 until 31 January 2015,

1.2

travel expenses of $15,000 (excluding GST) for the Lord Mayor to represent the City of Perth and participate as part of the Australian delegation to the USA;

notes that the event organisers will provide the following sponsorship benefits to the City: 2.1

opportunity to network with significant, potential US tourism business partners;

2.2

recognition as a sponsor with the WA Consortium logo on all G’Day USA collateral such as invitations, programs and promotional materials at events;

2.3

WA Consortium logo exposure on video screens at the LA and New York Galas;

2.4

WA Consortium information and links on the G’Day USA 2015 website;

2.5

2 x full colour pages in the LA Gala Program;

2.6

nominated WA speakers at several business / policy / tourism events;

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2.7

WA Consortium to hold a workshop during the two day Tourism Summit with targeted delegates;

2.8

present a speech at the Tourism Summit event;

2.9

opportunity to hand out collateral;

2.10

ability to showcase WA food/wine/tourism;

2.11

WA Consortium to brand a reception for all of the 200 delegates which will include an opportunity for a WA Consortium member to address the delegates and to provide Western Australia wines and food;

2.12

access to discounted Qantas airfares to support the Lord Mayor’s attendance;

2.13

access to host hotel rates to support the Lord Mayor’s attendance;

2.14

VIP seating at the World Affairs speech and the US – Australian Dialogue;

2.15

VIP access to the LA and NY Galas (ten tickets at each for WA Consortium); and

2.16

a detailed acquittal report, including all media coverage obtained, by March 2015;

requests, that prior to Council’s consideration of future funding for the G’Day USA event, a report is provided detailing the outcomes of the City’s participation in both the 2014 and 2015 events that includes information obtained from a debrief with the Western Australian delegates.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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502/14 SUMMER LANEWAY EVENTS SERIES - CORPORATE EVENT ‘START UP’ SPONSORSHIP

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1027729 Mark Close, Economic Development Officer Martin Mileham, Director City Planning and Development 22 October 2014 N/A

At the Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee meeting held on 4 November 2014 the Committee agreed to amend the Officer Recommendation by including an additional part 3 as follows: 1.

Request that Officers and event organisers explore the options of hosting the event on an alternative night of the week outside the already identified peak times.

Reason:

The Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee expressed the desire to increase activation of the City night life on an evening outside of peak times (i.e. Tuesday or Wednesday).

Background for Event: The City’s Economic Development Unit is currently auditing the City's Laneways to 'event match' suitable performances to laneways. This activity is an identified outcome in the 2014/15 Business Plan, pursuant to the City's “Increased place activation and use of under-utilised spaces” strategy in the City's Strategic Plan. During this process, engagement with local businesses have identified an opportunity to undertake a small scale, alcohol free, acoustic based events series as a joint venture with mobile app 'Hipflask' who have developed a tailored event guide application or ‘app’ to suit individual users. ‘Hipflask’ wish to activate the City's laneways with live instrumental music performances with local artists promoted via their app. The City will provide a small financial contribution to the costs of providing the musicians only. The projects will highlight and activate the City's existing laneway investment. Key lane ways included under the proposal for consideration are Grand Lane, Wolf Lane, Howard Lane and Prince Lane. The benefits include increased visitation to the city, increased commerce to local businesses, improvements to the night time economy and other capital city place activation benefits including vibrancy, vitality and embedded activity.

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Summary of Event Concept: Live original music is typically found in locations that do not share the same mass appeal given access to all ages is usually limited by liquor licensing at such venues. The proposal to place original live music in public places gives city workers, dwellers and visitors access to the musical culture of the city while giving musicians exposure to a wider audience. The defining characteristics of the proposed series of events are as follows:   

Free entry; Performances between 5.00pm and 6.00pm from two artists each Friday evening for 15 weeks (28 November 2014, through 13 March 2015, excluding Boxing Day); and Suitable for people of all ages (no liquor sales).

Musicians will be selected by ‘Hipflask’ CEO, Mr Mike O’Hanlon (founder and founding booking agent at The William Street Bird, Northbridge). Artists will be encouraged to spruik their upcoming performances at these events, which are intended to compliment rather than compete with the existing scene. The proponent is offering to bear the costs associated with organisation, promotion and production as these events will strategically benefit the ‘Hipflask’ gig-guide business. The City’s contribution will go exclusively to the musicians. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Clause 2.2(1) of the City of Perth Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law 2007

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Perth as a Capital City The City is recognised internationally as a city on the move and for its liveability, talented people, centres of excellence and business opportunities. Living in Perth The City is a place where a diverse range of people choose to live for a unique sustainable urban lifestyle and access to government and private services. Perth at Night A City that has a vibrant night time economy that attracts new innovative businesses and events where people and families feel safe. S5 S9

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Increased place activation and use of underutilised space. Promote and facilitate CBD living.

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Policy Policy No and Name:

Development of a healthy night time economy.

18.8 – Provision of Sponsorship and Donations

The City of Perth Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law 2007 prescribes a requirement for this this event to obtain a permit to enable the events to be held in the laneways. The Permit approval process will be managed separately from consideration of the sponsorship. DETAILS: The Policy objective for corporate sponsorship is to exploit opportunities to enhance the corporate image of the City of Perth and generate good will with significant stakeholders. Corporate based events sponsorship is a cost effective means of presenting events and activities in the City, assisting organisations staging and presenting free or low cost city based activities in public places. The proposal is defined as a ‘Start Up’ corporate sponsorship under the Policy. It is consistent with the aforementioned objective, builds on the City’s strategic laneway and place activation focus working with local musicians, promoters and interfacing laneway businesses. Corporate or Event Sponsorship Category:    

Major Civic Partnership – Three to five years funding commitment, $50,000, plus CPI; State and National – Three years funding commitment, less than $50,000, plus CPI; Annual – Annual or historic funding, less than $20,000; and Start-Up/One-Off – Once only funding, less than $15,000.

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Markets / audiences who will be exposed to sponsorship information: 'Hipflask' is a local technology start up that socialises event discovery. TEDxPerth and Beaufort Street Festival are both using apps that are powered by Hipflask. At the time of these events, it is expected that the app will have upward of 40,000 users. The intention is not for the City to broadly market the events given their desirability and appeal relate to their character as a small scale, intimate and instrumental music in a relaxed atmosphere in the early evening. The audiences that will be exposed to the information will be those using or sharing the ‘Hipflask’ app, with limited and selected social media from the City of Perth.

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Promotion of City of Perth to Markets / audiences: The events will be promoted via the ‘Hipflask’ gig guide application, including a City of Perth crest in the top right hand corner of the main page similar to other sponsored events promoted by the app. The City of Perth logo, as well as information regarding the performing artists, will be displayed at the subject location at an appropriate scale (onto the adjacent lane way wall), so as to not distract from each of the performances. Assessment of Application (Corporate): 1.

The opportunity the sponsorship provides to enhance the image of the City of Perth. The 15 events and 30 artist appearances highlights the City’s involvement in supporting place activation, the creative industry / music scene, the night time economy and adjacent local businesses in a sustained and genuine manner. As outlined above, at the time of these events, it is expected that the app will have upward of 40,000 users, delivering extensive visibility irrespective of attendance. The intimate character of each of these events is intended to maintain the longevity of laneway activation circumventing noise and related amenity complaints. The limited scale of each will be offset by a significant program of 15 events building interest and a following across the summer, being a constant programmed ‘theatre’ of activation and supplementary economic activity for the City laneways. By way of example, The St. Jerome's Laneway Festival, known simply as Laneways, began in Caledonian Lane, Melbourne, Australia, in 2004, having a total attendance of 1400 persons in the first year. It has since, over ten years, expanded to five Australian cities - Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle - along with Auckland, New Zealand and Singapore.

2.

The value of the increased good will from markets / audiences exposed to the sponsorship by the City of Perth. The value will be orientated around having the City branding and support diversifying our current events sponsorships by:       

Providing exposure for local artists; Creation of events that keep people in the city after business hours; Free entry; Under-18 friendly events (do not marginalise anyone); Attracting foot traffic to small businesses; A general addition to the vibrancy of the city; and City of Perth brand association with a typically unengaged (alternative) audience.

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Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s Economic Development objectives. As outlined above, the proposal is consistent with the City’s following Economic Development objectives:   

4.

Increased visitation to the city; Increased economic investment in the city; and Create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

Benefits to be provided to the City. The benefits provided to the City are summarised under points 1 through 3 above or otherwise in this report below.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER:

CL43467000 Economic Services – Other Economic Services – Economic Development 13 BUDGET ITEM

BUDGETED AMOUNT:

1,875,937

AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: PROPOSED COST: BALANCE:

$379,483 $10,000 $1,486,454

This component is: Place Activation - $34,000 $0

All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST. The proposal uses existing 2014/15 budgeted funds, however redirects them from one place activation initiative to another. The funds were initially allocated for a ‘pop up shop’ initiative for a company that has now ceased operations. The revised allocation is considered to deliver on a broader range of City’s strategic objectives. The total cost of the event is $20,000 being a 50/50 partnership between the City and the event organisers contributing to this total value. The proponent’s contribution value is attributed to promotional activity for the event of $2,000, the value of equipment / production hire of $3,000 and the production costs of the web site, social media and app platforms, estimated to exceed $5,000. The organisers will also contribute significant resources to prepare and manage the event and its volunteers, and extensive promotion time. The City’s contribution of $10,000 is directed to the musicians for the 15 events across the summer. COMMENTS: As a start-up sponsorship, the Policy acknowledges these events are at their early stage of development and offer the potential to draw and retain people in the city. The policy acknowledges a level of risk and consideration for longer term funding should the event prove particularly successful. I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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Clause 4.1.4 of the City’s Sponsorship and Donations Policy requires consideration of the capacity of the proponent to successfully deliver the event. In this regard, Hipflask CEO, Mr Mike O’Hanlon, has extensive experience in selecting, promoting and producing live entertainment events, pursuant to his role at The William Street Bird, programming daily and weekly events and associated entertainment. Given the physical and acoustic limitations associated with that facility, the proponent is acutely experienced in providing artists that:   

Complement the location of each event; Draw a crowd of their own loyal followers; and Impress a first-time audience member.

The proponent will provide a detailed acquittal report, including an explanation of any variance, within 3 months of the completion of the summer series, as required by the Policy. These events will be ticketed to ensure free entry and security arrangements can be adequately managed in light of the respective capacity of each laneway. CONCLUSION: Partnering with private industry to maximise the benefit of the City’s expenditure is a sophisticated approach to corporate sponsored events consistent with the City’s strategic priorities and the City’s Provision of Sponsorship and Donations Policy. The value, breadth, duration and location of the subject events satisfy numerous ‘Strategic Priorities’ around the capital city role, promoting CBD living and the night time economy. It is recommended that the Council approves the redirection of $10,000 (excluding GST) from the ‘pop up shop’ initiative to the ‘Hipflask’ corporate start up sponsorship proposal.

Moved by Cr Adamos, seconded by Cr McEvoy That Council: 1.

approves cash Corporate Sponsorship of $10,000, to ‘Hipflask’ to host a summer series of Friday evening events, within City owned laneways;

2.

notes that the event organisers will provide the following sponsorship benefits to the City: 2.1

the events will be presented on Friday evenings from 5 – 6pm in Grand Lane, Wolf Lane, Howard Lane and Prince Lane for the period 28 November 2014, through 13 March 2015, excluding Boxing Day, as agreed with the City of Perth and event organisers; (Cont’d)

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the events are to be alcohol free;

2.3

the City of Perth logo to be displayed at each event;

2.4

the City of Perth to be acknowledged as the official sponsor in all electronic media, website and app references and links; and

2.5

a detailed acquittal report, including all media coverage obtained, by June 2015;

request that Officers and event organisers explore the options of hosting the event on an alternative night of the week outside the already identified peak times.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

503/14 EVENT SPONSORSHIP (PARTNERSHIP) – TASTE OF PERTH 2015

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1010627-23 Peta Galloway, Sponsorship Officer Garry Dunne, Director Service Units 13 October 2014 N/A

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee at its meeting held on 4 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. Brand Events Australia was established six years ago. The events company has successfully delivered several high profile events Australia-wide including Top Gear Festival, Masterchef Live and the Margaret River Gourmet Escape. Brand Events has

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held Taste of Sydney and Taste of Melbourne since 2008. In 2014 organisers introduced the Taste Festival to Perth, as well as to Rio and Toronto. Organisers identified Perth as a market with a growing and progressive food and dining scene which they believed would be receptive to a world class restaurant festival. Taste 2014 In 2013 organisers approached the City requesting support for the inaugural ‘Taste of Perth’ Festival. The City supported the event with cash sponsorship of $30,000 and in-kind sponsorship of $55,000 to cover venue hire fees for Langley Park. The event attracted almost 16,500 attendees over the four days of the event, and the PR campaign for the event generated a reach of 51,113,716 across WA media including Print, radio, TV and online. The post-event survey results indicated the following:     

42.9% of visitors were aged between 25 and 34; 28.6% of visitors to the event spent over half a day in the city either before or after the event; the location and accessibility of the venue for taste was ranked 2nd by visitors as the main reason for attending the event; 78.2% of visitors were skilled workers, professionals, or managers; and 67.11% of attendees had an average household income above $101,000, with 40.8% above $150,000

Ten of Perth’s top restaurants were involved in this event. Organisers attribute long wait times for queues to not enough restaurants and in 2015 plan to increase the number of participating restaurants by at least 25%. Organisers also received negative feedback from the public around the entry charge for the event and have reviewed this for the 2015 event. Summary of Event: Taste of Perth is a four day outdoor food festival which has been staged in several countries internationally. Taste festivals are unique events where attendees can sample signature dishes from a range of high profile restaurants within their city. The event also includes a range of quality food and drink brands and entertainment. The festival operates as six sessions over a four-day period, involving up to 100 exhibitors and several of the best restaurants from Perth and Australia. It serves to bridge a gap in the WA event market providing an opportunity for visitors to engage with unique brands, producers and restaurants. Taste of Perth will partner with at least 12 top restaurants from Perth, all of who will prepare 4-5 tapas sized dishes onsite. Taste visitors are given the opportunity to create their own dream degustation, sampling dishes from an array of top-end restaurants all in the same place.

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Taste of Perth will be a key event on the Eat Drink Perth calendar. Brand events manage the entire logistical delivery, including content and marketing, as well as operational aspects of the event. Through a major state and national marketing campaign, Taste of Perth will attract urbanites and regional visitors into the city. Planned changes for the event in 2015 include:       

the event dates brought forward; lower price point dish from every restaurant for the event, making at least 25% of the Taste of Perth menu less than 6 crowns (dollars) thus reducing the financial entry level for a Taste experience; the number of restaurants to be increased by at least 25%, offering more options and reducing wait times for food; greater communication of the free-to-attend features of the event; new ticket types for sessions to give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the event at a different price point communication focused on educating the public about the premise of Taste in terms of spend and to manage expectations; and reviewing deadlines for ticket design, print and delivery.

Guest Chef As part of Taste of Perth 2015, Brand Events will be bringing a high profile guest chef to attend the Festival. As part of their itinerary, the guest chef will attend the launch of Eat Drink Perth, sample the local restaurant scene and judge the ‘Best in Taste’ Awards, alongside an esteemed panel of food writers. There will also be an opportunity for the guest chef to participate in a separate ticketed event within the City’s Eat Drink Perth event. Venue Hire Organisers have requested that the City provide in-kind sponsorship to waive the site hire fees for the use of Langley Park for the duration of the bump in, event occupation and bump out periods of the event (approximately two weeks). The total value of this is approximately $56,595. This cost includes a Health (Temporary Public Building) Approval. Organisers advise that this is the basis on which all of their festivals are set up worldwide. In Auckland the site fee was waived and a cash contribution offered to support marketing. In Sydney the venue was provided free of charge in the initial year of operation with a reduced fee in subsequent years.

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Funding Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $30,000 and in-kind sponsorship to cover venue-hire fees of $56,595 for Langley Park for the event. The total value of this request is estimated at $86,595. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 6.12 of the Local Government Act 1995

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Healthy and Active in Perth S15 Reflect and celebrate the diversity of Perth IP27 Support and celebrate events that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity

Policy Policy No and Name:

18.8 - Provision of Sponsorship and Donations

DETAILS: Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Partnership): 1.

Contribution of the event to the economy of the city. Taste of Perth 2014 generated over $500,000 in revenue for local businesses, restaurants and vendors over the four days of the event. Almost $400,000 was also spent with local contractors, suppliers and service providers. Feedback from the attendees surveyed last year shows that almost 30% of visitors to the event spent over half a day in the city before or after attending the event.

2.

Has a significant national or international profile or the potential to develop it. The event has a significant national and international profile, forming part of a series of 22 Taste Festivals around the globe. Taste is an internationally recognised brand. Holding the event in the city assists in enhancing the reputation of the City of Perth as a destination for top quality events.

3.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives: 

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance;

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to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

As part of an international brand, the event will position the city as a city of regional and international significance. The event is held globally and Perth is one of only three state capitals where the event is proposed to be held in 2015. The event will increase visitation to the city, with a minimum 15,000 people estimated to attend the event over four days. The event will increase economic investment in the city. 4.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event will be ticketed. Following feedback regarding ticket prices for the 2014 event, organisers have reviewed the ticketing structure and will offer new ticket types to give visitors the opportunity to enjoy Taste at a wider range of price points.

5.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event is held in other cities in Australia; Taste of Perth is the only Taste Festival held in Western Australia.

6.

Benefits to be provided to the City The benefits provided to the City are detailed in the recommendation section of this report.

Event Sponsorship Category:    

Major Civic Partnership – Three to five years funding commitment, $50,000, plus CPI; State and National – Three years funding commitment, less than $50,000, plus CPI; Annual – Annual or historic funding, less than $20,000; and Start-Up/One-Off – Once only funding, less than $15,000.

The applicant is considered eligible for event sponsorship under the Major Civic Partnership category, in accordance with Policy 18.8 – Provision of Sponsorship and Donations. Classifications are indicative only and subject to annual consideration.

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER:

CL 1486 5000 7901 Recreation and Culture – Other Culture – Other Cultural Activities 39 BUDGET ITEM

BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: PROPOSED COST: BALANCE:

$423,900 $299,000 $86,595 $38,305

All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST. COMMENTS: The Taste event offers the following economic benefits to the city:        

Taste connects with local suppliers, producers, restaurants and bars, providing opportunities for them to grow their brand awareness and connect directly with a premium “foodie” audience; Taste will engage with WA-based contractors and service providers to build site infrastructure and services such as marquees, plumbing, generators, security, cleaning and safety services; Taste employs local staff and crew to manage onsite features and activities; Taste works with local colleges and training organisations, providing a capacity for students to work alongside chefs and hospitality greats and regularly resulting in future employment opportunities; Taste heightens Perth’s international awareness as a dining destination, by integration in a growing global calendar and by bringing international cooking talent to the event; Taste champions consumer education on the benefits of using local produce through shows, cooking schools and master classes; Taste uses marketing to promote local and city dining sectors, driving increased patronage to city restaurants and bars; and Taste brings visitors from affluent suburbs and regions to the city for a 4-5 hour session, providing opportunities to cross-promote and attract visitors to other city of Perth events in the same period.

It is recommended that the Council approves sponsorship of $86,595 (excluding GST) including a cash sponsorship of $30,000 towards the provision of key event services such as security and $56,595 to cover the waiver of the cost of the venue hire fee for Brand Events to present Taste of Perth 2015 at Langley Park from Friday, 10 April 2015 to Sunday, 12 April 2015.

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Moved by Cr Adamos, seconded by Cr Butler That Council, subject to confirmation of event dates and location: 1.

approves Event Sponsorship of $86,595 (excluding GST) including a cash sponsorship of $30,000 towards the provision of key event services such as security and $56,595 as a waiver of the cost of the venue hire fee for Brand Events to present Taste of Perth 2015 at Langley Park from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 April 2015;

2.

notes that the event organisers will provide the following sponsorship benefits to the City: 2.1

recognition as a major partner for Taste of Perth 2015;

2.2

the event to be promoted as part of the City’s Eat Drink Perth campaign 2015;

2.3

Lord Mayor to be invited to open the festival and host the gala opening;

2.4

display stand space for City of Perth to capture visitor information;

2.5

an option to host Session 2 (Friday Lunch) as a ‘City of Perth presents Taste of Perth’ with free entry or gold coin donation;

2.6

400 general admission tickets valued at $12,000;

2.7

up to 30 VIP tickets for City representatives valued at $2,100;

2.8

9 gala opening tickets for Elected Members valued at $570;

2.9

up to 10 additional opening and event tickets at the event organisers discretion;

2.10

City of Perth logo to be used in every instance of major logo placement across all marketing;

2.11

City of Perth logo to be included on selected onsite branding throughout the festival;

(Cont’d)

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Complete integration into the consumer marketing and PR campaign which includes logo placement, radio & TV mentions and the opportunity to include 2 questions in the post-show visitor survey;

2.13

City of Perth staff to be entitled to purchase discounted tickets for the event;

a detailed acquittal report, including all media coverage obtained, by 31 July 2015.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

504/14 EVENT SPONSORSHIP ASSESSMENT

2014/15



ROUND

TWO

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP/SCHEDULE:

P1010627-28 Peta Galloway, Sponsorship Officer Garry Dunne, Director Service Units 24 November 2014 Schedule 18 – Assessment Report

At the Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee meeting held on 4 November 2014 the Committee agreed to amend Part 1.1(a) of the Officer Recommendation as follows: a. Reason:

Hellenic Community of WA Inc. ($20,000 $25,000); The Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee assessed the report provided on the Hellenic Community of WA Inc. and believed that additional support for the re-launch event would be appropriate.

Policy 18.8 – Provision of Sponsorship and Donations requires the City to hold two funding rounds for event sponsorship applications per financial year. The first round

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of funding is available for events taking place between 1 July and 31 December and the second round is for events taking place between 1 January and 30 June. This report details the assessment of applications for the second round of event sponsorship funding for the 2014/15 financial year. Partnership applications are not subject to funding rounds and can be submitted at any time, preferably, at least six months prior to the event being held. Each application was assessed according to the criteria outlined in Policy 18.8 and within the program guidelines. The amount of funding requested was considered in relation to the benefits to be received in return for sponsorship. Schedule 18 provides a detailed analysis of each application with reasons for the recommendation of support or refusal. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications Policy Policy No and Name:

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Healthy and Active in Perth S15 Reflect and celebrate diversity of Perth IP27 Support and deliver events that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity 18.8 – Provision of Sponsorship and Donations

DETAILS: The tables below outline the events recommended for approval and the applications recommended for refusal. APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Event Sponsorship – Round Two Budget Applicant Hellenic Community of WA Inc. Lifeline WA Rotary Club of Heirisson Sanitarium Health and Well-Being WA Marathon Club Tee-Ball Association of WA HBF Health Limited Supersprint

$262,712

Requested $40,000

Sponsorship Recommend $20,000

$20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000

$13,300

$12,660

$8,500 $5,000

$6,750 $5,000

$30,000 $15,000

$26,500 $10,000

Event Perth Greek Glendi Festival Young Butchers Picnic Claisebrook Carnivale and Duck Derby Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon ASICS Bridges Fun Run State Tee-Ball Championships HBF Run for a Reason Corporate Series Triathlon

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Applicant

$262,712

Event

Requested CIC Events Freeway Bike Hike for $60,000 Management Asthma Japan Festival Japan Festival $8,400 Committee Perth International Jazz Perth International Jazz $20,000 Festival Inc. Festival Western Australian Perth Medieval Fayre $32,980 Medieval Alliance Inc. Buddha’s Light Buddha’s Birthday and $50,000 International Multicultural Festival Association of WA Inc. Thai-Australian Songkran Festival Perth $11,758 Association of WA Inc. Proposed Event Sponsorship – Round Two

Sponsorship Recommend $31,750 $8,400 $15,000 $10,000 $39,000

$11,760 $236,820

Total Event Sponsorship Budget Remaining

$ 25,892

The following event is proposed to be funded from the Northbridge Festival budget: Applicant

Event

Sponsorship

Chung Wah Association Chinese New Year Fair Inc. 2015

$65,000

$60,000

APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR REFUSAL Applicant Corporate Sports Natural Wings Mark Posa Rotary Club of West Perth

Event Ride Perth Natural Wings Showcase Light Projections International Great Waiters Race

Requested / Refused $40,000 $15,000 $50,000 $20,000

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ACCOUNT NO: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: PROPOSED COST: BALANCE:

CL1474 0000 7901 Northbridge Festival Budget 39 $100,500 $ 0 $ 60,000 $ 40,500

All figures in this report are exclusive of GST. COMMENTS: The City received a strong response for this round of event sponsorship. All applications have been assessed and recommendations for funding have been provided for the Council’s consideration. A total of 19 applications were received, requesting a total of $524,935, out of an available budget of $279,587. All applications recommended for refusal received 53% or less in the assessment process. Recommended sponsorship levels are based on comparison of previous support given to events of a similar nature and scale.

Moved by Cr Adamos, seconded by Cr Butler That Council: 1.

approves Round Two funding of $296,820 for Event Sponsorship for 2014/15 to the following applicants: 1.1

Event Sponsorship: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n.

Hellenic Community of WA Inc. ($25,000); Lifeline WA ($20,000); Rotary Club of Heirisson ($20,000); Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing ($12,660); WA Marathon Club ($6,750); Tee-Ball Association of WA ($5,000); HBF Health Limited ($26,500); Supersprint ($10,000); CIC Events Management ($31,750); Chung Wah Association ($60,000); Japan Festival Committee ($8,400); Perth International Jazz Festival Inc. ($15,000); Western Australian Medieval Alliance Inc. ($10,000); Buddha’s Light International Association of WA Inc. ($39,000); and (Cont’d)

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2.

approves the applicants listed in part 1 above being required to provide the benefits to the City of Perth as outlined in the Event Sponsorship Assessment Report attached as Schedule 18; and

3.

declines Round Two funding of Event Sponsorship for 2014/15 to the applicants as follows: 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4

Corporate Sports; Natural Wings; Mark Posa; and Rotary Club of West Perth.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

505/14 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP – SLIDESTREET

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1010627-23 Peta Galloway, Sponsorship Officer Garry Dunne, Director Service Units 24 November 2014 N/A

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee at its meeting held on 4 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. Slidestreet Pty Ltd. is a new organisation created by the Event Agency and Big Bang Productions to deliver a large scale water slide event. The Event Agency and Big Bang Productions are event management professionals with almost 30 years collective experience and a portfolio of events which includes:

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Beaufort Street festival; Summadayze; Pride Festival; Perth International Jazz Festival; Big Day Out (Perth); and Margaret River Gourmet Escape.

The two organisations specialise in urban arts, culture and recreation events, with a goal to make Perth’s event calendar as full and fun as possible. Together they recently developed and delivered Winterland in the Perth Cultural centre. The Event Agency and Big Bang Productions work closely with Morse Code who manage Marketing, PR and Social Media. Summary of Event: Slidestreet Pty Ltd. are seeking cash sponsorship to deliver Slidestreet. Inspired by a similar concept in the United Kingdom and the United States, Slidestreet is a temporary 300 metre water slide to be located in the city over one day. Organisers will supplement the slide with an aquatic themed pop-bar with DJs. The event will also offer:      

a cloakroom and towel service; a slidestreet shop; competitions and live outside broadcasts; free inflatables; “slide selfie” photo opportunities; and VIP packages.

The event is ticketed with prices ranging from $15 to $25 for three slides to $55 for an all-day pass. Tickets include the complimentary use of inflatable aides. The slide can accommodate over 11,000 sliders over the course of a day. Organisers anticipate a participation of approximately 11,500 at the event, with approximately 3,000 spectators. Organisers are still finalising a location for the event. The event can be bumped in and out in a day, and organisers are liaising with the City’s Approvals Services Unit regarding logistics of traffic management for the event in two preferred locations. Slidestreet’s preferred location is on St Georges Terrace, from Milligan Street to just past King Street (300m). Their second preference is on Kings Park Road, from east of Collins Street intersection to before the roundabout at the intersection of Kings Park Road, Malcolm Street and Fraser Avenue (320m). Slidestreet Pty Ltd. advise that water conservation is a priority for the event and they have undertaken specialist consultation which has led to a water efficiency plan for the slide, with water to be recycled and reused. The slide operation incorporates sustainable water solutions and uses an equivalent amount of water to 458 showers.

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The event will be a first for Australia. Organisers will tour the event to the Gold Coast and Sydney, with footage of the Perth event used widely for promotion across the country. City fees and charges for the event are estimated at $1740. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $50,000 for the event. Cash sponsorship of $25,000 is recommended. This level of support is commensurate with the City’s sponsorship of other events with a similar attendance, and will fully expend the Event Sponsorship budget. Organisers advise that the requested cash sponsorship of $50,000 would allow them to make the event more visually appealing and dynamic for video production and promotion. Organisers would direct the requested additional funds towards a helicopter to film the event, and to other event enhancements such as a high profile live band, spectator bleachers, a VIP area and electronic screens. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Policy Policy No and Name:

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Healthy and Active in Perth S15 Reflect and celebrate the diversity of Perth IP27 Support and celebrate events that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity

18.8 - Provision of Sponsorship and Donations

DETAILS: Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion Support for the activities of organisations or individual which provide positive positioning for the City of Perth

Satisfied Yes

Markets / audiences who will be exposed to sponsorship information: The event will appeal to a wide demographic and will attract a large audience to the city. Organisers believe the primary audience will be between the ages of 13 and 35, and the secondary audience will be between the ages of 6 and 59. Organisers identify their core audience as Perth-proud social media users who are young at heart and love the outdoor lifestyle. Promotion of City of Perth to Markets / audiences: Since the event has not previously been held in Perth, the event will be filmed and used to promote Slidestreet across Australia. Organisers are confident that event coverage will go viral and will have the flow-on effect of promoting Perth to a global audience.

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Assessment of Application (Corporate): 1.

The opportunity the sponsorship provides to enhance the image of the City of Perth. The event will be the first of its kind for Western Australia, as well as for Australia. As such it is likely to generate significant media interest locally and nationally.

2.

The value of the increased good will from markets / audiences exposed to the sponsorship by the City of Perth. The event will appeal to a wide demographic and will attract a large audience to the city.

3.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives.    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city and create vibrancy in the city. As the first slide of its kind in Australia, the event will position the city as a city of regional and international significance. Organisers will film the event in Perth and this will be used as promotion for other event locations nationally. 4.

Benefits to be provided to the City. The benefits provided to the City are detailed in the recommendation section of this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER:

1423 1000 7901 Recreation and Culture – Other Culture – Other Cultural Activities 39 BUDGET ITEM

BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: PROPOSED COST: BALANCE:

$526,000 $500,108 $ 25,000 $ 892

All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST.

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COMMENTS: Organisers are seeking cash sponsorship of $50,000 for the event. The requested $50,000 would be directed towards creating a more visually appealing event and a high quality promotional video. The additional funding would allow organisers to include the following elements in the event:     

a high profile WA band to play at the event; bleachers for spectators; electronic screens at the event site; a helicopter to film the event for promotional purposes; and a VIP hospitality area.

These proposed enhancements and video promotion are beneficial to the event organisers when promoting their event to the Eastern States, and are not areas of priority for the City of Perth. It is recommended that the Council approves sponsorship of $25,000 (excluding GST). Meeting Note: The Director City Service advised that the Slidestreet 2014 event will likely take place on 14 December 2014 not 7 December 2014 as previously reported. The date in the recommendation has been amended to reflect this

Moved by Cr Adamos, seconded by Cr McEvoy That Council: 1.

conditionally approves, cash Corporate Sponsorship of $25,000 (excluding GST) to Slidestreet Pty Ltd. to present Slidestreet 2014 on 14 December 2014, subject to a permit approval inclusive of acquittal of safety, risk management, technical and public liability issues;

2.

notes that the event organisers will provide the following sponsorship benefits to the City: 2.1

the City of Perth to be recognised as a Foundation sponsor on the Slidestreet website and social media channels, along with a sponsor confirmation announcement;

2.2

a welcome sponsor confirmation and announcement as a news story on the event website and across social media;

2.3

the City’s support to be acknowledged in all radio and television advertising; and (Cont’d)

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arches along the slide length; CCB fence panels around the slide perimeter; all marketing collateral; the event website; and all event advertising;

2.5

an opportunity for the Lord Mayor, or representative, to officially open the event;

2.6

a detailed acquittal report, including all media coverage being obtained, by 31 March 2015.

The motion was put and carried

The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS 506/14 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1014149-25 William Mulcahy, Senior Management Accountant Robert Mianich, Director Corporate Services 28 October 2014 Schedule 19 – Financial Statements and Financial Activity Statement for the period ended 30 September 2014

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Finance and Administration Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 6.4(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act 1995 Regulation 34(1) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Strategic Community Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Capable and Responsive Organisation A capable, flexible and sustainable organisation with a strong and effective governance system to provide leadership as a capital city and deliver efficient and effective community centred services.

DETAILS: The Financial Activity Statement is presented together with a commentary on variances from the revised budget.

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no direct financial implications arising from this report. COMMENTS: The Financial Activity Statement commentary compares the actual results for the three months to 30 September 2014.

Moved by Cr Davidson, seconded by Cr Butler That Council approves the Financial Statements and the Financial Activity Statement for the period ended 30 September 2014 as detailed in Schedule 19. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

507/14 ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

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P1003392-7 Ian Berry, Manager Financial Services Robert Mianich, Director Corporate Services 30 October 2014 Schedule 20 – Annual Report 2013/14 Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2014 – refer to Schedule 28, Item 17

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will be presented at the City of Perth Annual General Meeting of Electors scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 9 December 2014. The Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 have been audited and signed off on 22 October 2014 (refer to Schedule 28, Item 17). Section 5.53 (2) of the Act prescribes that the following information must be included in the Annual Report: “(a) a report from the Mayor or President; (b) a report from the CEO; (e) an overview of the plan for the future of the district made in accordance with section 5.56, including major initiatives that are proposed to commence or to continue in the next financial year; (f) the financial report for the financial year. (g) such information as may be prescribed in relation to the payments made to employees; (h) the auditor’s report for the financial year; (ha) a matter on which a report must be made under section 29(2) of the Disability Services Act 1993; (hb) details of entries made under section 5.121 during the financial year in the register of complaints, including (i) the number of complaints recorded in the register of complaints; (ii) how the recorded complaints were dealt with; (iii) any other details that the regulations may require; and (iv) such other information as may be prescribed.” The information contained in Schedule 20 addresses all the details for a local government’s Annual Report. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 6.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 Regulation 36 of the Local Government (Financial Management Regulations 1996 Regulations 9 and 10 of the Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996 Principle 6 of the State Records Principles and Standards 2002 Section 29 of the Disabilities Services Act 1993

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Strategic Community Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Capable and Responsive Organisation A capable, flexible and sustainable organisation with a strong and effective governance system to provide leadership as a capital city and deliver efficient and effective community centred services.

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DETAILS: The Financial Statements (refer to Schedule 28, Item 17) address all statutory financial requirements imposed on the City and comply with the Australian Accounting Standards The Annual Report is an important document through which the City communicates with its stakeholders, notes its achievements during the preceding financial year and sets out its vision for the future. Additionally, considerable information is provided to enable stakeholders to assess the financial health of the City. The Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 have been audited and an unqualified report issued. The net operating result prior to capital grants and contributions amounts to $18.9 million. This compares with a budget of $14.5 million. Capital grants amount to $3 million. Significant items totalled $90.5 million from the initial recognition of infrastructure assets and resulted in a net credit of $87.4 million. REVENUE 

Rates collected are $1.3 million below the original budget due to a lower than anticipated level of building completions and the Valuer General reducing some valuations.



Fees and charges are $900,000 below budget due to parking revenue being $1.1 million less than the original budget.



Investment income was $1.5 million favourable due to strong cash flows and good returns from the balanced fund.

EXPENDITURE 

Employee costs are $850,000 below budget due mainly to vacancies not being filled.



Materials and contracts are $4.9 million below the original budget. Major savings emerged in IT maintenance, consultancy, security, valuation fees and infrastructure contractors.



Depreciation and amortisation is $4.4 million under the original budget. Delays on bringing to account the revaluation of infrastructure and the resultant impact on depreciation account for the major part of this underspend.



In other expenses, donations and sponsorships were $1 million below budget partly offset by capital work in progress of $527,000 being expensed.

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Capital grants are $1.8 million over budget due to contributions in respect of various projects.

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS 

Investment properties are valued each year. A gain of $6.6 million emerged this year following a change in the methodology of valuing property at the City Station Complex.



Infrastructure including roads, kerbs and drainage with a fair value of $602,000 were upgraded by third parties and vested in the City.



During the year an inventory of six classes of infrastructure assets was carried out resulting in $90.5 million of assets being initially recognised at fair value by the City on the basis of depreciated replacement cost. These items include assets originally constructed by third parties without cost information being provided to the City.



$1.4 million represents the City’s share of profit on land sold by the Tamala Park Regional Council (TPRC).



$491,000 represents a write-back in the impairment taken in relation to the Barclay Emerald Mortgage Backed Securities.



$12.8 million represents the final cash contribution to the Perth City Link project.

BALANCE SHEET 

Net assets have increased by $109.3 million over the year.



In terms of current assets, investments have reduced by $6.6 million reflecting net cash flow. Receivables increased by $2.4 million due to year end invoicing of grants.



Non-current assets have fallen by $4.7 million as a result of a term deposit approaching maturity and being reclassified as a current asset.



Property plant and equipment have increased by $108.9 million to $983.4 million. Infrastructure comprises $305.2 million of this.



Investment property increased by $6.6 million as previously disclosed.



Trade creditors increased by $2.2 million due to increased trading by the City.



Non-current loans fell by $6.1 million due to principal repayments with no new loans drawn down.



The Accumulated Surplus increased by $119 million almost entirely due to infrastructure initially recognised.

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The Asset Revaluation Reserve reduced by $5 million due to sales. reserves fell by $4.9 million as a result of drawdowns.

Other

Cash Flow was negative $6.6 million over the year. Operating activities generated $49.5 million, capital expenditure $41.3 million net of disposal proceeds, $6.4 million of loan principal was repaid. $4.4 million of grants were received offset by the contribution of $12.8 million to the Perth City Link. AUDIT ISSUES Last year’s audit management letter suggested that audited financial reports for the TPRC be received prior to the audit report being signed. As a result, final accounts from the TPRC were received by the auditors and found to be acceptable. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This report and the financial statements demonstrate the strong financial position of the City at 30 June 2014. COMMENTS: The City’s financial position remains strong with the operating result for the year being well up on the budgeted result due to lower operating expenditure.

Moved by Cr Davidson, seconded by Cr Butler That Council in accordance with Section 5.54(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 approves by AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY the Annual Report, attached as Schedule 20, inclusive of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014, attached as Schedule 28. The motion was put and carried by an absolute majority The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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508/14 OCTOBER BUDGET REVIEW 2014/15 – FORECAST OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015 BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1030134 Ian Berry, Manager Financial Services Robert Mianich, Director Corporate Services 30 October 2014 Schedule 21 – Operating Statement by Nature and Type Schedule 22 – Operating Statement by Directorate and Unit 2014/15 Schedule 23 – Capital Works – October Budget Review 2014/15 Schedule 24 – Revised Rate Setting Statement

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Finance and Administration Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. The City has conducted a budget review to forecast its results to the end of the financial year and to approve changes to the budget emerging from the review. The October Budget Review is based on the actual results to 30 September 2014. This review, completed by Financial Services, was signed off by relevant Managers and Directors who are accountable and have taken responsibility for the forecasts. The budget has the following objectives:    

To project the results to 30 June 2015. To identify surplus resources. To redeploy resources to new projects and projects that generates scope increments. To allocate surplus funds to reserves where they are identified.

LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995 Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996

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Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan 2013/14 to 2017/18 Council Four Year Priorities: Capable and Responsive Organisation S18 Strengthen the capacity of the organisation IP31 Implement Organisational Development Plan Organisational Development Plan: G10 Establish structured efficiency continuing program

Policy Policy No and Name:

9.6 – Budget Variations

DETAILS: The net income of the City will decrease by $868,000 to $14.9 million. Revenue is projected to fall by $3.3 million following the reduction in parking revenue of $3.8 million. Expenditure reduces by $3 million. However, if depreciation is excluded, there is an increase in operating expenses of $828,000. Revenue (by Nature and Type) 

Rates have been forecast to reduce by $111,000. The interim rates outlook is more favourable but the number of appeals against valuations is of concern.



Grants and contributions have increased by $690,000 with additions due to a $236,000 additional roads to recovery grant and an increase in State and Federal Government grants.



Rubbish collection fees will reduce marginally by $119,000. A new unit has been created with a new Manager with the objective of competing effectively with the commercial sector which has eroded the City’s customer base in recent years.



Parking fees have been projected to reduce by $3.8 million. This is based on the actual fall in revenue in the first three months of the year. External factors have contributed to a fall in this revenue projection. These include a fall in the number of patrons as fewer motorists enter the City due to reductions in employment and business activity as a result of a lower level of economic activity. Construction activity in the City is also causing disruptions and delays to traffic flows. The major increase in the Parking Levy with resultant parking fee increases from 1 July 2014, have also impacted on patronage. Note that Public Transport charges will reduce marginally from 1 November 2014.

It is noted that the City has traditionally been insulated from the material impact of these factors, particularly price increases, because it has been the price leader in offstreet car parking and has been able to point to more secure parking with its network of CCTV cameras. Competitors in some areas near CPP car parks have now reduced fees to well below CPP charges.

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Measures taken by the City to remedy the situation and recover lost revenue are being implemented and include: 

Taking advantage of the range of conditions set in the budgetary fees and charges schedule to meet the competition by selectively reducing rates after carefully modelling the impact of such reductions on overall parking income;



Accelerating the introduction of PAYG (Pay as you go) equipment into these car parks including Mayfair Street;



Entering into partnerships with sporting associations to increase revenue in certain car parks targeting out of hours revenue;



Formulating an advertising campaign to advise potential customers of fee reductions;



Consider the function of yield management and the allocation of responsibility for optimisation of revenue; and



Car parks have a high proportion of fixed costs with savings in variable costs being minimal so it is vital that the City looks at every opportunity to defend its parking revenue base.



Fines and costs are adjusted by a marginal $65,000.



Community Services have not adjusted their revenue budget materially.



Investment income projected reduces by $217,000 (4%). This adjustment has come about by taking into account a more prudent view of the overall returns on investments as term deposit rates fall.



Other revenue has been increased overall by $120,000. Planning fees are projected at $1 million, an improvement of $350,000. Revenue from parks and gardens will fall by $113,000. The Channel Seven grant for the Christmas Pageant is expected to fall by $100,000. Compliance parking revenue is scheduled to increase by $105,000.

Operating Expenditure (by Nature and Type) 

Excluding depreciation the budget review results in an increase in operating costs of $828,000. This includes the impact of approximately $515,000 by bringing forward the EBA increase from March 2015 to November 2014.



Employee costs reduced by $594,000. This is due to recognition of savings mainly through not filling vacancies in the first three months of the year augmented by extrapolation as to when the vacancies will be filled. Additionally there are resultant savings on oncost and in areas including corporate training. There is a partial offset caused by a $500,000 reduction in employee costs capitalised due to some capital works being deferred.



Materials and Contracts are projected to increase by $442,000. $1.04 million is as a result of an increase in external contractors. Infrastructure contractors have increased by $194,000. Significant reductions have been forecast in

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consultancy ($190,000), tipping fees ($228,000) and property maintenance ($82,000). 

Utilities increase by $69,000 mainly through increased water rates.



Insurance is close to budget.



Amortisation and depreciation is an area of substantial reduction over the budget mainly as a result of delays in taking on revalued classes of infrastructure assets which because of systems limitations can only be depreciated from the month they are entered onto the system.



Interest payments have increased marginally by $41,000.



Expense provisions have not changed.



Other expenditure increases by $383,000 due mainly to an increased contribution of $323,000 arising as a result of an increase in Heritage contributions.



The loss on disposal of assets is not forecast to change.



The contribution from the City’s share of sales of land at Tamala Park has not changed.

Operating Expenditure (by Directorate and Unit) In this breakdown the accompanying schedule in the comments column explains the reason for increases and decreases in the forecast. In brief the following additional comments are applicable: 

Corporate Services have increased expenditure by a negligible $48,000. Employee costs have increased with some temporary additional staff and the impact of the EBA being brought forward offset by reduction in computer equipment depreciation.



City Services have increased their forecast by $644,000 mainly due to filling of vacancies in Compliance and increases in Library costs due to additional rental with the extension of the existing lease as a result of anticipated delays to the completion of the new Perth Library. Marketing has reduced expenditure by $134,000.



City Infrastructure and Enterprises has increased expenditure by $318,000 with City of Perth Parking increasing its budget by $343,000 in spite of revenue falling by $3.8 million. This illustrates the low proportion of variable expenses applicable to this business. Part of the increase is due to an increased security presence in car parks. Parks and Landscape Services have increased their budget by $236,000 due mainly to an increase in infrastructure contactors. Works and Services have adjusted downwards by $171,000 and the later than anticipated commencement of Business and Enterprises reduced projected expenditure by $514,000. Contract and Asset Management increased by $308,000 due to additional depreciation provided.

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City Planning and Development increased its budget by $437,000 mainly due to the Director taking up the increase in the Heritage contribution of $300,000.



Depreciation of infrastructure assets fell by $4.3 million due to delays in depreciation of revalued assets.

Capital Expenditure 

The capital budget has reduced by a net $1.5 million.



Ongoing projects requiring additional funds amounting to $2.8 million are detailed in Schedule 23. The major projects include two way street conversions in Barrack Street and Mounts Bay Road as well as granite kerbing in Hay Street.



$213,000 is being spent on new projects.



Projects releasing surplus funds amount to $4.5 million. The bulk of this relates to the release of $2.6 million in respect of the Newcastle Street car park. This project is subject to Council deliberation and decision and it is unlikely that any significant expenditure will be incurred in the current financial year. Certain other projects will not commence until the new year and funds have therefore been released. Additionally, there are a number of projects that have been completed or are advanced to the stage where savings can be firmly identified and released.



Ongoing projects requesting the reallocation of funds for capital projects within a unit are detailed in Schedule 23 and concern the Contract and Asset Management and City of Perth Parking units. Where savings have been identified or projects cancelled, funds have been applied to projects over budget or new projects that have arisen. These reallocations are not material.

Funding of Capital Expenditure

Drawdowns from Reserves reduced Contributions reduced Sales proceeds reduced Loan funds not required Funding from Municipal funds - additional Net reduction in funding for capital expenditure required

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decrease in revenue of $3.5 million to give an increase in the operating deficit of $4.3 million (excluding the change in depreciation). Additionally there are changes to capital and funding. Transfers to and from reserves reflect changes to capital spending. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The budget review does not change the overall position of the City materially because the operating deficit has been offset by reductions in capital expenditure and its funding. It is however of concern that parking revenue has reduced. COMMENTS: The reduction in parking revenue is the main item to note of this budget review. A focus on restoring the revenue is important and it is recognised that action has to be taken to protect this vital revenue base. The increase in operating expense, if the adjustment to depreciation is segregated, is disappointing especially as at 30 September, the City was $3 million underspent on operating expense excluding depreciation. Although an element of this underspend reflects timing differences, permanent savings have been made. Capital spending has been reduced and appropriate funding adjustments made. The City remains in a strong financial position.

Moved by Cr Davidson, seconded by Cr Butler That Council: 1.

in accordance with Regulation 33A(3) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 (as amended) approves BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY: 1.1

the October Budget Review 2014/15 as detailed in Schedules 21, 22, 23 and 24 noting the impact of reduced revenue and increased operating expense excluding depreciation;

1.2

capital expenditure of $2,784,254 for work on projects as listed in Schedule 23 as “Ongoing Projects Requiring Additional Funds” and $213,000 for “New Projects Requiring Funding” respectively, which will be provided out of the overall savings and $399,000 from the Refuse Disposal and Treatment Reserve as detailed in Schedule 23;

(Cont’d)

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notes that: 2.1

the budgeted operating surplus has decreased by $867,887 to $14,867,566;

2.2

savings of $4,506,608 on capital projects reducing funding required from reserves of $1,769,115 from contributions of $50,000, from loan funds of $1,032,988 and from sale proceeds of $60,000;

2.3

the net cash surplus in accordance with the revised Budget has been reduced by $117,941 and this will be carried in the Accumulated Surplus.

The motion was put and carried by an absolute majority The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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509/14 PROPOSED REVOCATION OF COUNCIL POLICY 16.2 – PLANT AND VEHICLE – DISPOSAL OF, AND PROPOSED ADOPTION OF NEW COUNCIL POLICY 16.2 – DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1005611-2 Doc Holliday, Acting Manager Contracts and Asset Management Services Ray Cross, Acting Director City Infrastructure and Enterprises 3 November 2014 Schedule 25 – Current Policy 16.2 – Plant and Vehicle – Disposal of Schedule 26 – Proposed New Policy – Disposal of Property Schedule 27 – Proposed Consequential Amendments to affected Council Policy 18.2, 9.11, 9.1, 9.7 and 12.1

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Finance and Administration Committee at its meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995 Regulation 30 and 31 of the Local Government (Function and General) Regulations 1996

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Strategic Community Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Capable and Responsive Organisation S18 Strengthen the Capacity of the organisation Organisational Development Plan: G6 Asset Management

Policy Policy No and Name:

16.2 – Plant and Vehicle Disposal of

Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995 (Act) prescribes the methods, conditions and limitations for local governments when disposing of local government property. For clarity, the Act provides the following definitions:

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dispose includes to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of, whether absolutely or not; property includes the whole or any part of the interest of a local government in property, but does not include money.

Regulation 30 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 outlines a number of circumstances where disposal of local government property may be exempted from compliance with Section 3.58 of the Act. Regulation 31 prescribes that a local government cannot dispose of property by means of 2 or more dispositions in order to avoid the application of section 3.58 of the Act. The annual review of the Delegated Authority Register approved by the Council on 24 June 2014 included amendment to Delegated Authority 1.2.10 “Disposal of Property”, providing the Chief Executive Officer authority for the disposal of property including land assets for any single project, or where not part of a project a single event, to aggregated maximum material value of $500,000. DETAILS: With the introduction of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework legislation and the now greater emphasis on asset management, the City has implemented improved evaluation processes, procedures and policy documents to better support the City’s performance in asset management. In order to ensure improved guidance on the requirements for disposal of assets (property), the City has undertaken a review of existing guiding policy statements, including: Existing Policy 16.2 Plant and Vehicle Disposal Of

18.2 9.11 9.1 9.7 12.1

Review Outcome – Only addresses two asset classifications and is inadequate to support compliance with Act requirements for disposal. A new policy is proposed. Collection Management Requires minor modification to align with proposed new policy. Fixed Assets Financial Requires minor modification to align with proposed Policy new policy. Budget Policies Requires minor modification to align with proposed new policy. Purchasing Policy Requires minor modification to align with proposed new policy. Council Vehicles – Lord Requires minor modification to align with proposed Mayor and Employees new policy.

This review of the City’s current policy framework for disposal of assets (property) identified the opportunity for a more robust policy that better aligns the City’s newly

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developed and implemented asset management standards with compliance obligations for disposal of property under the Local Government Act. The proposed new Council Policy - Disposal of Property (refer to Schedule 26) provides guidelines and clarity for the disposal of the City’s property and assets. The key objectives of the policy are:   

To establish protocols for the disposal of assets owned by or vested in the City in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995; to achieve the best possible financial, environmental and community outcomes when disposing of the City’s assets; and to ensure that transparency and accountability is achieved in the disposal of the City’s assets.

In support of the implementation of the proposed new Council Policy – Disposal of Property (refer to Schedule 26) there are consequential amendments to other Council Policies which include asset (property) disposal implications that require revocation or amendment to complement the new disposal policy. These policies include the following: Minor consequential amendments are required (see Schedule 27) to the following listed policies to ensure alignment with the proposed new Policy – Disposal of Property:      

Council Policy 16.2 – Plant and Vehicle – Disposal of; Council Policy 18.2 – Collection Management; Council Policy 9.11 – Fixed Assets Financial Policy; Council Policy 9.1 – Budget Policies; Council Policy 9.7 – Purchasing Policy ; and Council Policy 12.1 – Council Vehicles

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no immediate financial implications associated with this report. COMMENTS: That Council adopts the policy titled “Disposal of Property (refer to Schedule 26) to ensure that the City’s assets are disposed of correctly and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, making consequential amendments to other related policies (refer to Schedule 27) and revokes Council Policy 16.2 – Plant and Vehicle – Disposal of (refer to Schedule 25) to support the effective implementation of the new policy approach.

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Moved by Cr Davidson, seconded by Cr Butler That Council: 1.

revokes current Council Policy 16.2 – Plant and Vehicle – Disposal of, attached as Schedule 25;

2.

adopts the new Council Policy – Disposal of Property, as detailed in Schedule 26;

3.

adopts the consequential amendments to the following listed policies, as detailed in Schedule 27: 3.1

Council Policy 18.2 – Collection Management;

3.2

Council Policy 9.11 – Fixed Assets Financial Policy;

3.3

Council Policy 9.1 – Budget Policy;

3.4

Council Policy 9.7 – Purchasing Policy;

3.5

Council Policy 12.1 – Council Vehicles – Lord Mayor and Employees.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE REPORTS 510/14 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1003392-7 Ian Berry, Manager Financial Services Robert Mianich, Director Corporate Services 5 November 2014 Schedule 28 – Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2014 Schedule 29 – Grant Thornton Report to the Audit Committee for the year ended 30 June 2014

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Audit and Risk Committee at its Special meeting held on 11 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. Section 5.54(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 requires the Annual Report for the financial year be presented at the Annual General Meeting of the City of Perth. This report deals with the Financial Statements section of the Annual Report only as this is to be considered by the Audit and Risk Committee. The Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 have been audited and are attached as Schedule 28. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Section 6.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 Regulation 36 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 Regulations 9 and 10 of the Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Strategic Community Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Capable and Responsive Organisation A capable, flexible and sustainable organisation with a strong and effective governance system to provide leadership in a capital city and deliver efficient and effective community centred services.

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DETAILS: The Financial Statements address all statutory financial requirements imposed on the City and comply with the Australian Accounting Standards. Auditors Report The Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 have been audited and an unqualified report has been issued. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The statements have been prepared on the basis of comparison against the original budget. Regulations now give the option of comparing the actual against the final revised budget approved by Council. This report explains variations against the original budget but will also highlight and explain any major variations from the revised budget. Income statements are provided in two formats. Commentary is provided on the more meaningful classification by nature format. The net operating result prior to capital grants and contributions amounts to $18.9 million. This compares with a budget of $14.5 million. Capital grants amounts to $3 million. Significant items totalled $90.5 million from the initial recognition of infrastructure assets and resulted in a net credit of $87.4 million. The latter is a noncash item and is discussed below. Revenue 



Rates collected for the year are $1.3 million below those in the original budget. This was due to delays in building completions and successful valuation appeals to the Valuer General resulting in rate refunds being issued for periods of up to three years. Operating grants, contributions, donations and reimbursements are $339,000 above the original budget due to a $100,000 extra Skyworks grant and additional State Government grants.



Fees and charges are $900,000 below the original budget due to parking fees being $1.1 million below the original budget. Child care fees were $200,000 below budget, and there were gains in building licences, property rental and rubbish collection.



Investment income was $1.5 million above the original budget due mainly to stronger cash flow than anticipated and favourable returns from the balanced fund.



Other revenue was $71,000 above budget.

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EXPENDITURE 

Employee costs are $850,000 below the original budget. Staff salaries are $3.7 million below budget but this is partly offset by $1.4 million sick leave and $1.7 million employee budget adjustments to cover vacancies not filled immediately.



Materials and contracts are $4.9 million below the original budget. Major savings were achieved in promotions ($397,000), IT maintenance ($518,000), consultancy ($534,000), printing ($315,000), rental ($310,000), security ($577,000), tipping fees ($493,000), valuation fees ($834,000) and infrastructure contractors ($739,000). The only significant overspend was $703,000 above budget for external contractors which also partly offsets employee cost savings.



Utilities are expended by $354,000 above the original budget.



Depreciation and amortisation is $4.4 million below the original budget. The variance is due to the anticipated revaluation of infrastructure not being carried out as planned as a result of delays in the development of the Hansen system to ensure it interfaces seamlessly with the Finance One system.



Interest paid is $775,000 below the original budget due to delays to the commencement of the budgeted Newcastle Street Car Park project and slower progress with the Library project resulting in less loan interest eventuating.



Insurance is $161,000 below the original budget due to savings on the Skyworks premium and a better than anticipated insurance market pricing when premiums were finalised.



Expense provisions are close to budget.



Other expenses variance is the result of donations and sponsorship being down by $1 million on the original budget partly offset by capital Work in Progress of $527,000 being written off.

Capital grants are $1.8 million over budget due almost entirely to contributions from the State Government not budgeted in respect of Wellington Street, Supreme Court Gardens and the Beaufort Street Two-Way Conversion. Significant Items 

Investment properties are valued each year and in the 2013/14 financial year, an increase of $6.6 million occurred mainly as a result of a change in the method of valuation to a capitalisation of rent basis on properties in the City Station complex.



A revaluation of artwork was carried out during the year resulting in $576,000 being brought to account.

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Infrastructure assets including drainage, kerbs and roads with a fair value of $602,000 were upgraded by third parties and vested back to the City.



During the year an inventory of six classes of infrastructure was carried out. An amount of $90.5 million was brought to account as Infrastructure Assets initially recognised on the basis of depreciated replacement cost. The major components of this recognition are comprised of: Components Drainage Street furniture Irrigation Landscaping Roads Paths Total

$000’s 5,327 10,084 32,048 25,329 8,745 8,930 90,463

These items include assets originally constructed by third parties and vested in the City without any cost information being provided to the City. 

$1.4 million recognises the City’s share of profit on land disposed of by the Tamala Park Regional Council.



$491,000 represents a write-back in the impairment related to the value of the Barclays Emerald Mortgage Backed Securities which has increased over the value as at 30 June 2013.



The Perth City Link contribution of $12.8 million meets the final cash commitment of the City in respect of the Perth City Link project which seamlessly joins Perth to Northbridge.

BALANCE SHEET 

Net assets have increased by $109.3 million over the year.



Investments have fallen by $6.6 million reflecting the negative cash flow over the year.



Trade and other receivables have increased by $2.4 million during the year mainly as a result of contributions invoiced in June but not collected until the new financial year, originating mainly from works carried out in conjunction with the Main Roads Department.



Work in progress has increased by $540,000 due to an increase in recoverable works at year end.

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Non-current investments have fallen by $4.7 million as a result of a $6 million term deposit approaching maturity and being classified as a current investment. Equity in Tamala Park Regional Council has increased by $1 million.



Property, plant and equipment have increased by $108.9 million to $983.4 million. Infrastructure comprises $305.2 million of this. Additions amounted to $52.8 million with discovered assets totalling $125.5 million. Work in Progress reduced to $45 million from $66 million.



Investment Property increased by $6.6 million mainly as a result of a change in the revaluation methodology now taking into account the capitalised value of leases at the City Station Concourse.



Trade creditors increased by $2.2 million partly as a result of increased trading during the year augmented by seasonal expenses as the City approached the financial year-end.



Current loans and employee benefits were reasonably stable.



Non-current loans fell by $6.1 million as a result of principal repayments with no new loans drawn down.



Non-current employee benefits increased mainly as a result of a change in accounting standards requiring $1.5 million of annual leave to be reclassified as non-current, leaving current employee benefits in a stable situation even though the number of employees and wage increases impacted on the overall balance.



In respect of equity, the accumulated surplus increased by $119 million mainly as a result of infrastructure initially recognised.



The Asset Revaluation Reserve reduced by $5 million due to sales. reserves fell by $4.9 million as a result of drawdowns.

Other

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY This statement breaks down the overall increase in equity reflecting transfers both in the Asset Revaluation and general reserves. Cash reserves were drawn down by $5 million over appropriations mainly to fund capital expenditure. The Asset Revaluation Reserve decreased following sales of some assets. Equity increased as a result of the surplus earned during the year including the infrastructure assets initially recognised. CASH FLOW Negative cash flow of $6.6 million occurred during the year. 

Operating activities generated $49.5 million.

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A net $41.3 million was invested in 2013/14 with $49.6 million in payments for capital items reduced by $8.3 million from proceeds of disposals.



Borrowings of $6.4 million represented loans repaid.



Transactions with other Government entities were impacted by the $12.8 million contribution to the Perth City Link offset by $4.4 million grants and contributions made.

RATE SETTING STATEMENT This statement reconciles rates raised on an actual basis and compares them with the original budget. It shows a balance of closing funds of $14.5 million higher than anticipated due mainly to capital expenditure not completed during the year and carried forward. When compared with the previous year, income and expense increases are generally as expected. The main item of additional expenditure when compared to 2012/13, relates to the $12.7 million contribution to the Perth City Link. The Rate Setting Statement is in compliance with the Local Government Act 1995. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS The notes, schedules and statement of accounting policies provide support and detail for the financial statements and notes any other information required by the Local Government Act 1995 or accounting standards including information on commitments entered into by the City. RATIOS Note 25, includes ratios which are required by the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996. Ratios are generally satisfactory in relation to the financial strength of the City. The current ratio is impacted by the high level of restricted assets including reserve funds and loan funds not utilised at year end. It has improved on last year’s ratio and will continue to do so. The Asset Consumption, Asset Renewal Funding and Asset Sustainability Ratios are as stated in the City of Perth Corporate Asset Management Plan 2014-24. The Asset Sustainability Ratio is showing a short-term downward movement. This is temporary and the Long Term Financial Plan demonstrates the ratio as improving. The Operating Surplus and Own Source Revenue Coverage Ratio have both been impacted adversely in 2013/14 by the contribution of $12.7 million to the Perth City Link. AUDIT ISSUES Last year the auditors suggested it appropriate that audited financial reports for the Tamala Park Regional Council (TPRC) are completed prior to the audit of the City of Perth to allow the appropriate review and consideration of the equity investment.

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Officers from the City have discussed this matter with the Chief Financial Officer at the TPRC, who has provided to the City final accounts that are unlikely to change after the audit is completed. The City’s auditors are satisfied with the information provided. The City has received a report from its auditors, Grant Thornton, to the Audit and Risk Committee (refer to Schedule 29). No issues are raised in the report for the 2013/14 financial year. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This report and the financial statements demonstrate the strong financial position of the City at 30 June 2014. COMMENTS: The City’s financial position remains strong with the operating result for the year being well up on the budgeted result due mainly to lower operating expenditure.

Moved by Cr Davidson, seconded by Cr Butler That Council: 1.

approves the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014, as detailed in Schedule 28;

2.

receives the Grant Thornton Report to the City of Perth Audit and Risk Committee for the year ended 30 June 2014, as detailed in Schedule 29, noting that no audit issues have been identified.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

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WORKS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS 511/14 BLACK SPOT FUNDING - PROGRAM 2014/15

BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1026931 Michael Groves, Senior Traffic Engineer Martin Mileham, Director City Planning and Development 16 October 2014 Schedule 30 - Wellington St / Outram St / Lucknow Place intersection; Schedule 31 - Prowse Street –Two way proposal Schedule 32 – Victoria Square

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Works and Urban Development Committee at its meeting held on 4 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. At its meeting held on 13 May 2014, Council resolved that it supports the following Black Spot Program projects for the 2014/15 financial year at a total cost of $293,208, noting that in principle support had been received from Main Roads WA for: 1.1 Wellington Street / Outram Street intersection – crash reduction measures; 1.2 Victoria Square – Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade. 2.

subject to the approval of the 2014/15 Annual Budget, agrees to fund up to $97,737 as the City of Perth’s contribution, noting that the final amount may be reduced depending on the final approved amount of Black Spot Funding from the State Government;

3.

notes that local stakeholder communication will be undertaken regarding proposed improvements and timing of works, once the Black Spot funding is finalised.

The Nation Building (formerly national) and State Black Spot Programs are in place to assist local government authorities address intersections or sections of road that have an identified crash history. The Departments of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government and Main Roads WA, are responsible for the administration of the programs in Western Australia. I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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This report provides information relating to the outcomes of the City of Perth’s Black Spot 2014/15 submissions and recommendations for implementing works in 2014/15. This report also advises on priorities for future submissions for black spot projects from the 2016/17 funding period. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: ‘Getting Around Perth’ S4 Enhanced accessibility in and around the city including parking. IP7 Advocate the work in partnership with others to IP8 provide safe and efficient ways to get around Perth, including cycling, light rail, and CAT buses.

DETAILS: In June 2014 the City received confirmation from Main Roads WA regarding the outcomes of the 2014/15 submissions; 1.

Wellington Street / Outram Street / Lucknow Place intersection – Supported - 100% funded (see Schedule 30 attached)

The intersection of Wellington Street / Outram Street / Lucknow Place is located in West Perth within close proximity to commercial premises and residential apartments. The City has received complaints from the public and local businesses with regards to the number of crashes at this intersection. A review of the crash data at this intersection between 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2012 shows that there have been 42 crashes. The objective of this project is to reduce the number of crashes at this intersection. The proposed treatments to reduce these crashes are as follows (see Schedule 30): 

Installation of a central median island on Wellington Street;



Improve Lucknow Place exit onto Wellington Street;



Outram Street to become left in / left out of from Wellington Street; and



Lucknow Place will become left out only onto Wellington Street.

The cost of the project is envisaged to be $121,240 and although the report approved by Council on 13 May 2014 identified that up to $40,414 was anticipated to be contributed by the City of Perth, the City will receive 100% funding for this project through the Nation Building Program. The project is anticipated to be constructed in early 2015.

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Variation to Black Spot Submission The black spot scheme will have an impact on traffic movements in the local area as the closure of the central median on Wellington Street will also make it difficult for localised traffic from Lucknow Place to head west on Wellington Street as Lucknow Place will be a ‘left turn only’. The City has received complaints in relation to motorists using Prowse Street (between Douro Place and Colin Street) as a two way street. Considering that Prowse Street has a carriageway width of seven metres this could easily be misleading to motorists. Prowse Street is currently a one-way westbound street and is classed as an ‘Access Road’ under the Metropolitan Road Hierarchy and carries approximately 600 vehicles per day. This street only carries localised traffic to either residential or business properties. It is recommended that, as part of the implementation of this Black Spot Project, the section of Prowse Street (between Douro Place and Colin Street) be considered for change from a one way street to a two way street to make this area more accessible for local businesses and residents. There will be no reduction in on-street parking. (see Schedule 31 attached) Local residents and businesses will be consulted on the proposed change and would only proceed if the majority of the responses are favourable. 2.

Victoria Square – Funding Rejected (see Schedule 32)

Victoria Square is located in the central area of Perth, within close proximity to Royal Perth Hospital. The City has received many complaints from the public and the hospital to upgrade the current zebra crossing on Victoria Avenue between Royal Perth Hospital and Goderich Street to a pedestrian light controlled (Pelican) crossing. It has been observed that motorists are failing to give way to pedestrians crossing on the Zebra Crossing. The objective of this project is to improve pedestrian safety. The proposed treatments to reduce these crashes are as follows (see Schedule 32): 

Remove the existing zebra crossing and install a new Pelican crossing;



Remove the embayed bay prior to the crossing;



Resurface through the crossing location; and



Improve line marking and signage.

This project was rejected under the Nation Building and State Black Spot Programs as it did not rank highly enough in this year’s program when compared to other Metropolitan Council submissions.

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Given that this location is close to Royal Perth Hospital and Mercedes College a safe controlled pedestrian crossing would greatly improve safety for vulnerable road users. Pedestrian counts have identified that this location does meet the Main Roads WA warrants to upgrade the current zebra crossing to a controlled pelican crossing. Officers recommend that this project be approved for implementing and funding by the City of Perth in its entirety. The funding is already allocated in the 2014/15 budget. The cost of the project is estimated to be $171,968 and could be constructed in early 2015. Upgrading of the crossing is still subject to Main Roads approval. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: AMOUNT COMMITTED TO DATE: BALANCE:

CW1639 & 1639

$293,208.00 $0.00 $0.00 $293,208.00

The revised funding matrix for the proposed projects is: Projects

Nation Building Contribution (100%)

State Contribution (2/3)

City of Perth Contribution (1/3)

Total Project Cost

$121,240

$0

$0

$121,240

$0 $121,240

$0 $0

$171,968 $171,968

$171,968 $293,208

1. Wellington St/ Outram St/Lucknow Place intersection 2. Victoria Square TOTALS

Regulatory line marking and signage changes for Prowse Street would be funded by Main Roads WA. It is noted that the City of Perth has allocated $325,000 in 2014/15 in the five year Capital Works Programme for potential contribution towards Black Spot Funding. All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST. COMMENTS: Wellington Street / Outram Street / Lucknow Place intersection The City’s submission to Main Roads Western Australia for funding for safety improvements at this intersection was approved for full funding. However, the project has residual impacts on local traffic movements in the Lucknow Place/Prowse Street area of West Perth.

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Changes to Prowse Street from one way to two way will facilitate accessibility for this area and formalise current illegal movements on Prowse Street. Local consultation is necessary to ensure that community and business observations are heard and that the proposals are supported. The project is anticipated to be constructed in early 2015. Victoria Square The City’s submission to Main Roads Western Australia for funding for safety improvements at this location was not approved, leaving the City in a position whereby local safety improvements are necessary to formalise and control traffic and pedestrian movement, but funding for the works is the sole responsibility of the City. Crashes in the proximity of the crossing involved vehicles changing lanes; manoeuvring in and out of parking bays; and pedestrians being struck. The design of the crossing clarifies movements and provides more protection for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, particularly in a critical location close to the Royal Perth Hospital. It is considered that the scheme should proceed to a full design and application to Main Roads Western Australia for approval for the signals, signs and road markings. The project could be constructed in early 2015. Future Black Spot Funding Applications Previous applications for black spot funding have been based upon issues raised by Elected Members, members of the public; and officer’s observations and concerns. However, it is considered that future submissions should initially focus on locations where most of the crashes are occurring in the City and particularly where schemes at those locations are most likely to receive support for funding from Main Roads Western Australia. An initial review of the top 200 crash locations in the City has revealed that a number of sites have been dealt with in recent years, or are undergoing investigation, design, or construction as part of other initiatives including major projects, two way programme, parallel walks etc. A report to Council will be submitted in 2015 highlighting these locations and prioritising submissions to inform the recommendations for the 2016/17 submissions.

Moved by Cr McEvoy, seconded by Cr Adamos That Council: 1.

receives the outcomes of the Black Spot applications for the 2014/15 program; which are: 1.1

Wellington Street / Outram Street / Lucknow Place intersection – Supported - 100% Federal funding; (Cont’d)

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2.

approves Victoria Square pedestrian crossing to be upgraded from a zebra crossing to a pelican crossing, noting that the City of Perth will fully fund this pedestrian safety improvement from an existing budget allocation at a cost of $171,968;

3.

approves Prowse Street (between Douro Place and Colin Street) to be converted to two way traffic, as part of 1.1 above, on condition that stakeholder consultation is carried out in advance and returns a favourable response for the proposed change; and

4.

notes that for the 2016/17 and subsequent years, a new methodology of prioritising Black Spot submissions will be presented to Council in 2015 for consideration.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

512/14 MUSEUM STREET: CONCEPT APPROVAL AND STAGED PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

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P1029741 Rita Soudo, Senior Urban Designer Martin Mileham, Director City Planning and Development 17 October 2014 Schedule 33 – Museum Street Stage 1 Concept Design Schedule 34 – Museum Street Stage 2 Concept Design

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Works and Urban Development Committee at its meeting held on 4 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. At its meeting held on 19 February 2013, Council adopted the final Central Institute of Technology (CIT) Precinct Plan as an urban design framework for developing I:\CPS\ADMIN SERVICES\COUNCIL\WORD MINUTES\MN141118.DOCX

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specific projects that could be improve both private and public domains. Museum Street was proposed as the first stage of the Precinct Plan implementation. At its meeting held on 28 January 2014, Council supported a temporary place activation trial in collaboration with CIT. The event ‘Left of Central’ took place between 24 March and 11 April 2014, and trialled with success the preferred design option envisioned for Museum Street – a pedestrian shared realm with restricted vehicular access. At its meeting held on 24 June 2014, Council received a feedback of the temporary place activation, and agreed in principle to a staged approach as the way for future development of a more permanent arrangement for Museum Street. It was also agreed to proceed with project development of stage one. This report documents the progress of Museum Street Project and proposes a staged approach to implementation. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Major Strategic Investments S1 Ensure that major developments effectively integrate into the city with minimal disruption and risk IP3 Implementation of the Central Institute of Technology Urban Design Master Plan in conjunction with the State Government and CIT Strategic Community Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Community Outcome Major Strategic Investments The planning and integration of major infrastructures and developments to maximise their net benefit and minimise risk and future costs to the City

DETAILS: The principle of a sequencing approach will allow place making and ‘design for people’ to be trialled in this urban environment with its focus on culture, education, design and technology. Additionally, monitoring throughout the phases will support the design options and inform the City of Perth towards a permanent street enhancement. Stage 1: Urban Canopy and One-Way Street In this stage, the following basic design structure of a campus heart would be established: 

Increase of urban canopy: ten semi-mature London Plane Trees would be planted in the centre of the road to provide maximum shade, with spacing to

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accommodate various parking patterns. Existing trees on the footpath would be retained and reassessed in subsequent stages. 

Healthier trees in urban environments: advanced structural soil cells would be installed in large planting pits. The structural cell system would supply ideal growing conditions for the trees and a temporary garden bed would enable water harvesting and permeability into the system.



Pedestrians: the western side of the road would be reclaimed as pedestrian realm and a one-way northbound street would be implemented by installing regulatory signs and line marking.

Risks have been assessed and temporary coloured bollards will be installed to manage vehicular traffic. The CIT students would be involved in the customising of this urban feature as a place making and activation strategy. The parking bays on the eastern side of the road would be maintained; the eight western side parking bays would be lost or relocated to Francis Street in a later stage of the CIT Precinct Plan implementation. Three pick-up and set-down bays for the childcare facility would be retained. Stage 2: Pedestrian Friendly Realm and Place Making In the second stage, the basic design structure of the urban campus would be consolidated to create an active and vibrant public realm: 

Pedestrians: the kerbs would be built out and the reclaimed western side of the road would be raised to existing levels enabling a wider footpath. A tessellated coloured pattern would be printed into the asphalt and existing footpaths, signifying the pedestrian realm.



Pedestrian connectivity and traffic calming: a raised pedestrian crossing would be built out and Francis Street would be narrowed to reduce traffic speeds to 30kph. The traffic calming measures would be further emphasised by a coloured surface treatment in Francis and Aberdeen Street intersections.



Place Making & Place Activation: urban furniture and art would be installed to enable seating, eating, lounging and gathering; and to facilitate events and place activation. Also, there is an opportunity to convert the parking bays adjacent to the Old Swan Barracks into al fresco dining or temporary ‘parklets’.



Public Artwork: an interactive artwork wall could be developed in collaboration with CIT and the Museum Street Childcare Centre as an activation strategy, facilitating the private realm to influence the public and vice versa. Various options for integrating public artwork will be explored as part of design development for Stage 2.

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Drainage and public lighting would be assessed and improved where necessary in response to changes in street layout and to further reinforce Museum Street as being the ‘campus heart’ in the precinct.

Essentially, the completion of Stage 2 would enable Museum Street to operate indefinitely with its new arrangement and activation strategies. It would allow a comprehensive review of the project to take place and to determine whether any further work was required to meet the original objectives as set out in the CIT Precinct Masterplan. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ACCOUNT NO: BUDGET ITEM: BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: BUDGETED AMOUNT: AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: BALANCE:

CW1534

$153,556 $28,666 $124,890

PARKING REVENUE PER ANNUM (LOSS):

- $32,000 (estimated)

The follow table illustrates the current project funding in the 10 Year Program: 2014/15 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 (to be determined)

2015/16

$153,556 $302,800 0 $2,500,000

2016/17

$

0 0 $1,193,644 Total

$456,356 $2,500,000 $1,193,644 $4,150,000

There may be a requirement to adjust the budget for Stage 1, bringing forward funds from 2015/16 into the current financial year to finish critical tasks associated with transplanting semi-mature trees and modifications to traffic movement. This will be better understood in early 2015, in time to be considered as part of the March Budget Review. All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST. COMMENTS: The ‘Left of Central’ place activation trial earlier in the year demonstrated the strong aspiration to create an urban campus heart in Museum Street. It enabled the current concept to be developed based on data gathered during the trial as well as community feedback. There is a strong desire for a pedestrian friendly space with shade, sitting areas and ‘greening’, able to cater for events, such as music and street performances, film nights and stall markets.

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Implementation of Stage 1 works can commence immediately. Depending upon tree preparation issues and approvals for traffic changes with MRWA, it is intended to have these works completed within the current financial year. The detailed design of Stage 2 can be further refined over the next 6 months or so and could be implemented immediately following Stage 1 as part of a continuous improvement strategy. It is suggested that further streetscape enhancements and / or place activation interventions can be assessed and considered by the Council following a detailed appraisal of Stages 1 and 2.

Moved by Cr Butler, seconded by Cr Adamos That Council: 1.

approves the overall Concept Plan for Museum Street Enhancement, as depicted in Schedule 34, and annotated as Stage 2;

2.

approves the implementation of Stage 1 in the current 2014/15 financial year, noting that the works focus on the transplanting ten semi-mature trees into the street and the calming of traffic movements;

3.

notes an estimated potential revenue loss of $32,000 per annum due to a reduction in on-street parking;

4.

notes that appropriate communication with stakeholders remains ongoing, in particular with: 4.1 4.2 4.3

Central Institute of Technology; Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority; and Main Roads Western Australia.

5.

notes that a Budget amendment may be required in the March Budget Review to bring forward capital funding to complete Stage 1 - balanced with a reduction in funding to Stage 2 in the 2015/16 Budget; and

6.

notes that further reporting on Stage 2 will be presented back to Works and Urban Development Committee for review, in due course.

The motion was put and carried

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The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

513/14 TENDER NO: 027-14/15 – MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A THERMOPLASTIC SIGNAGE / SYMBOL SUITE BACKGROUND: FILE REFERENCE: REPORTING OFFICER: RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: DATE: MAP / SCHEDULE:

P1030785 Kim Johnson, Urban Designer Martin Mileham, Director City Planning and Development 10 October 2014 Schedule 35 – Example of signage/symbol suite Schedule 36 – Schedule of Rates Confidential Schedule 37 – Tender Evaluation Matrix

The Committee recommendation to Council for this report was resolved by the Works and Urban Development Committee at its meeting held on 4 November 2014. The Committee recommendation to the Council is the same as that recommended by the Officers. The City of Perth is working towards improving the legibility of its bicycle and shared path facilities. As a part of these works, a suite of advisory signs / symbols has been designed that will be used consistently across the City. The nature of this new signage is positive in its message, clear and ‘user friendly’ – aimed at assisting pedestrian and bicycle movements around the City – complimenting any standard regulatory signage that may be required. (See Schedule 35 for examples of types of signage / symbols that may be procured under this contract. ) To assist with efficient procurement of specialised services associated with installing thermoplastic signage on road surfaces, public tenders were called for this ongoing service for an initial three year contract period, with an option to extend for a further two years. LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY: Legislation

Local Government (Functions & General Regulations) 1996 Part 4 – Tenders for Providing Goods and Services.

Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Implications

Corporate Business Plan Council Four Year Priorities: Living in Perth & Perth at Night S4 Enhanced accessibility in and around the City including parking

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Policy Policy No and Name:

Advocate work in partnership with others to provide safe and convenient ways to get around Perth, including cycling, light rail and CAT buses.

9.7 – Purchasing Policy

Although it is unlikely that the total value of services will exceed $500,000 (the tender limitation delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to approve) the total cost of procurement under this contract cannot be accurately estimated. It is therefore considered appropriate to present this tender to the Council for determination. DETAILS: Tenders were called in September 2014 for the manufacture, supply and installation of a thermoplastic signage / symbol suite. Submissions were received from the following companies by close of tender on 18 September, 2014:  Superline Group  Workzone Pty Ltd  DrainPave Each of the tenders were assessed and scored against the qualitative criteria listed below:  Demonstrated experience and expertise  Quality control procedures  Ability to meet the specified criteria  Support resources – personnel and equipment  Capacity to meet the City’s Capital Works Program Following the assessments of tenders against the qualitative criteria, the tenders were ranked as follows: Ranking of Tenders 1 2 3

Tenderer DrainPave Workzone Pty Ltd Superline Group

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The manufacture, supply and installation of a thermoplastic signage suite will be procured on a project-by-project basis and funded by each specific capital works or maintenance programmes. The following Capital Works Projects to be completed over the next five years will require the supply and installation of thermoplastic treatments:  

George Street – Shared path Wellington Street – Cycle boulevard

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Trafalgar Footbridge – Shared path Fielder Street – Shared path James Street – Shared path

There will be an annual review of price variation for future procurement based on the Western Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI). COMMENTS: In terms of overall value for money the tenders are discussed below: 

Superline Group submitted a tender that did not address all criteria. The submission did not include a completed schedule of rates, nor did it provide information on a thermoplastic product. It proposes to provide alternative materials and methods to implement the signage / symbols. Superline Group has extensive experience with corporate signage working with steel, aluminium, wood and plastic. However, the submission did not adequately demonstrate the required experience dealing with thermoplastic, ground surface signage products.



Workzone Pty Ltd has demonstrated experience working with the City. They are currently contracted with the City to supply and install the line markings for City car parks. The Assessment Panel noted that Workzone provided the best value for money for the supply and installation of standard line marking treatments. However, the submission did not adequately demonstrate their ability to work with intricate and detailed thermoplastic symbols. Workzone are also unable to imprint thermoplastic.



DrainPave submitted a very comprehensive tender. The submission detailed extensive experience with the supply and installation of surface applied and imprinted thermoplastic signage (using the DuraTherm product). Their submission scored the highest against all of the qualitative criteria. It is noted that DrainPave have the ability to imprint the DuraTherm, resulting in a longer life expectancy over other thermoplastic products and systems. DrainPave are ranked as best value for money for thermoplastic signage and symbols. However, it was noted that DrainPave’s rates for standard line marking were not as competitive as Workzone Pty Ltd.

In consideration of the qualitative ranking and submitted prices, it is recommended that the following companies be awarded contracts for the manufacture, supply and installation of the following thermoplastic / surface coating treatments for a period of three years, with a two year option to extend: DrainPave – for all thermoplastic signage / symbols, as well as all treatments. Workzone Pty Ltd – standard line marking treatments.

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A detailed breakdown of what specific elements of the tender are to be awarded to each tenderer can be found on Schedule 36. During the term of this contract, Workzone Pty Ltd and DrainPave will be requested to submit quotations as per their Schedule of Rates.

Moved by Cr Adamos, seconded by Cr McEvoy That Council accepts the most suitable tenders, being those

submitted by: 1.

DrainPave - for the manufacture, supply and installation of thermoplastic signage, symbols and surface coating treatments; and

2.

Workzone Pty Ltd - for the manufacture, supply and installation of standard line marking treatments;

 

for a period of three years, commencing on Wednesday, 19 November 2014, with an option to extend for an additional two year period, in accordance with the Schedule of Rates detailed in Schedule 36, with CPI increases applicable. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows: For:

The Lord Mayor, Crs Adamos, Butler, Davidson, Harley, and McEvoy

Against: Nil

514/14 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN Nil

515/14 URGENT BUSINESS Nil

516/14 CLOSE OF MEETING 6.36pm

The Lord Mayor declared the meeting closed.

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SCHEDULES FOR THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 18 NOVEMBER 2014

SCHEDULE 1

WATERBANK PRECINCT DESIGN GUIDELINES OTHER MATTERS Additional matters to be considered as part of the review of the draft revised Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines 2014, as referred to in the report to Council’s 18 November 2014 meeting. 1.

Site ‘H’ - Proposed Community/Mixed Use Facility

a)

Land Use Previously the draft Guidelines 2014 indicated that the building on site ‘H’ would accommodate a three storey community facility. Under the draft revised Guidelines 2014 a six storey building on site ‘H’ is proposed. The building will accommodate publicly accessible community facilities including public toilets and change facilities on the lower levels as well as retail uses on the southern edge of the development. Publicly accessible meeting rooms and functions spaces may also be provided on the upper levels or ‘Commercial’ or ‘Residential’ uses. The City generally supports the potential for development of ‘Community’ uses on site ‘H’ subject to the City being satisfied with the geotechnical issues associated with the site; the findings of a Community Needs Assessment as outlined further in the schedule; and the building design etc. Such uses will provide an opportunity to activate the termination of Hay Street and provide a wider diversity of activity in the precinct for both local residents and visitors. However, it is recommended that the draft revised Guidelines 2014 clarify the use of the term ‘Community’. We are assuming the term refers to the broad land use categories as outlined in Chapter 4 of the Central Perth Redevelopment Scheme (August 2012) which permits a wider range of land uses. It is important to provide transparency to existing and future residents of the potential land uses in the precinct. Figures 8 – 10 indicate however that ‘Community/’Retail’ as well as ‘Dining’ and ‘Entertainment’ uses are preferred on the ground floor level. Additionally, only ‘Commercial’ or ‘Residential’ use is permitted on the upper levels of the building. There is also inconsistency with the preferred uses for site ‘H’ outlined in Table 2. It is recommended that the Figures 8 – 10 and Table 2 be modified to reflect the land uses specified under section 5.2.7 of the draft revised Guidelines 2014. However, it is recommended that the reference to ‘Residential’ use be deleted in order to minimise any potential conflict between use groups. In addition, it is recommended that the draft revised Guidelines 2014 also support the ‘Culture and Creative Industry’ use at site ‘H’ to promote a wider diversity of activity to fulfil the precinct vision to become “a prime visitor destination with a lively blend of entertainment, culture, commercial, retail and residential uses within a Waterbank Precinct of international standards”.

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This would permit a number of additional and complementary land use activities such as events, functions, exhibitions or artists’ studios for example. As such it is recommended that the permissibility of the land use categories ‘Community’ and ‘Culture and Creative Industry’ uses be permitted on the upper floors of site H. The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) may also wish to consider the provision of floorspace for not-for-profit organisations where their business activity has a direct/semi-direct relationship to the riverine environment and/or regional physical activity network such as environmental watch/appreciation groups, or recreational river users. These services/activities provide for subregional / regional community needs and as such, would be suitable for location in Waterbank. Recommendation - the MRA to provide greater clarity of future land use permissibility as outlined above. It is essential that the provision for community facilities will need to be mandated otherwise they will not be delivered. b)

Community Needs Assessment The previous comments supported by Council on 3 June 2014 have yet to be fully addressed as outlined below: Lend Lease has engaged a consultant to undertake community visioning. It is assumed that the community visioning will influence the design of the public space/amenities. Any key design principles arising out of this will need to be incorporated into the draft revised Guidelines 2014. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 still indicate that due to the community facility being located in close proximity to the river that it may provide potential for paddle sports, sailing club or other aquatic activities/ uses. However, it is considered premature to specify the location and function of the community facility prior to the findings of the community visioning exercise, and a Community Needs Assessment being undertaken. This will also help to inform a Business Case for the community facility. Please refer to previous correspondence from the City to the MRA on the 6 June 2014 on this matter. Recommendation - the final location, role and function of the proposed community facility to be determined by a Community Needs Assessment and a Business Case.

c)

Architectural Design Given the location of the building on site ‘H’ and it’s intended community uses, the City would encourage architectural design of the building to reflect its ‘civic’ nature and assist in creating a distinctive sense of place and character for the precinct. A review of the need for the additional number of storeys compared to the previous proposal is recommended.

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2.

Additional Community Amenities The City would also encourage the development of additional community amenities throughout the project area:

3.

i)

Public amenities – lighting, shade, shelter, outdoor informal seating, free drinking water, public toilet/shower/change facilities, public lockers), bike parking (at points throughout the development), end of bike trip facilities (as outlined in the City’s Cycle Plan 2029). This infrastructure should cater for local to district/regional catchment needs.

ii)

Public information – primarily catering for sub-regional and regional needs: o precinct facility identifiers, local /district / regional way-finding; o district history and indigenous culture; o environmental /sustainability education; o physical activity options; and o tourism and visitor information.

iii)

Physical activity infrastructure – provision of infrastructure for vigorous and less vigorous physical activity should focus on non-organised/ casual activity rather than organised and/or indoor activity. Appropriate facilities might include small outdoor courts (e.g. basketball/volleyball/handball), outdoor gyms, play equipment, (water/land) etc.

Deletion of Plot Ratio Provisions The current Waterbank Precinct Design Guidelines (2009) have plot ratio provisions ranging between 4.0:1.0 and 6.0:1.0 have been deleted from the draft revised Guidelines 2014. The intensity of development and the overall scale and massing is to be guided by minimum and maximum building height; maximum site cover above podium; and the maximum and minimum floor space/ residential yields. Notwithstanding this, it is considered that plot ratio provisions are a very effective means of controlling the intensity of development and allows comparisons to be made with the rest of the city. As part of the ‘Growth Needs for the Future - Plot Ratio and Built Form Study’ an assessment of the appropriateness of plot ratio as a development standard within CPS2 was undertaken. It was recognised that plot ratio is a useful tool when combined with other built form standards. Plot ratio is easily understood, provides a clear and concise method of land valuation and assists in strategic planning to determine potential land use intensity. Most importantly it is a valuable tool to assist in achieving specific strategic objectives and in particular encouraging the provision of valuable public amenities and conservation of heritage places together with priority

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land uses not being delivered by the market via bonus plot ratio and transfer of plot ratio incentives. Plot Ratio assists to encourage innovation and design as development is not confined to a ridged building envelope. There is also likely to be issues created when the precinct is ‘normalised’ and transferred back to the City – as there will be no consistent standards or incentives. Additionally, it is noted that the MRA supported the City’s Amendment No. 25 – Plot Ratio for incorporation into CPS2. Recommendation - consideration should be given to retaining plot ratio provisions to enable a comparison of potential development intensity with the rest of the city, a consistency in approach as well as enabling greater flexibility in built form and design outcomes.

4.

Public Open Space Whilst, it is acknowledged that the design and function of the proposed central public open space will be informed by a Place Activation Strategy, ideally this should have been undertaken prior to the Design Guidelines along with the POS Needs Assessment to inform the amount of POS required, its location, configuration, key elements and general design. The following matters should be considered.

a)

Community visioning As part of the Green Building Council’s Green Star- Communities Rating Tool the delivery of a community visioning exercise is required. Accordingly, Lend Lease engaged a consultant (The Hornery Institute) to undertake community visioning for the proposed Waterbank precinct public realm in February 2014. As part of this exercise the community vision for Waterbank was for “a high quality, local and highly social place that is tactile, engaging and distinctly Western Australian”. A number of key public realm components identified by the community should be incorporated into the draft revised Guidelines 2014. For example the provision of grassed and hard surface picnic areas with shade shelter and BBQ facilities; affordable parking options at or near the precinct; facilities for dog walkers (water/waste stations); the provision of cycle infrastructure, and public end of trip facilities. Currently the draft revised Guidelines 2014 specify that the public open space (POS) will need to provide high quality public facilities but do not specify any details.

b)

Environmental Considerations The design of the public realm should also take into account the impact of the predicted sea level rise and increase in extreme weather events (most likely risks are storms and heat waves). Measures to minimise this risk includes planting in public realm areas, using tree species that are resilient to these

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types of impacts and which provide shade, as well as providing an environment to the community that is welcoming given all weather extremes. Identifying opportunities to minimise urban heat island effect will also be important. The design of the public open space should minimise ongoing resource requirements and maintenance, whilst maintaining a quality space. c)

Minimum Size and Dimensions of the Central Public Open Space No details have been provided pertaining to the minimum dimensions of the proposed central open space. It is recommended that a specific provision be incorporated within the draft revised Guidelines 2014 specifying a minimum functional site area for the proposed central open space informed by a Place Activation Strategy and POS Needs Assessment. There is concern that the POS area may otherwise be encroached upon by private development.

d)

Tree root invasion A new provision should be incorporated into the draft revised Guidelines 2014 concerning the requirement for minimising the penetration of tree roots into various service infrastructure and the foundations/basements of buildings. . Encroachment Clarification is required that any proposed awnings or balconies for future developments on site will not encroach into the public open space areas.

e)

5.

Sustainability The draft revised Guidelines 2014 states that ‘building designs will embrace new environmental sustainability initiatives with innovative design that responds to site context and enhanced amenity for building occupants and visitors to the precinct’. The City would be interested in commenting on any proposed environmental plan to service the precinct that addresses ecologically sustainable design processes (energy, water, waste, materials) required as part of the Green Star Community Rating. The provision of environmental infrastructure is strongly supported however further consideration needs to be given as to how this will be coordinated and managed. This will be critical to its implementation and success. Further details are also required on any proposed waste water recycling scheme to service the precinct. It should be noted in terms of individual buildings, that it is likely that the Green Building Council of Australia will announce a seven star rating in the near future so requiring a minimum five star rating as is proposed under the draft revised Guidelines 2014 will only be marginally above BCA compliant. Additionally, reference to the Waterbank project’s sustainable attributes should be incorporated into the high level vision statement for the Waterbank Precinct. In addition, the previous reference to the developer aspiring to a Green Star Community Rating has been deleted from the document. It is recommended that this reference is reinstated.

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The promotion of productive community gardens on the roof tops should be incorporated into the draft revised Guidelines 2014 to assist in providing a sense of community as well as an alternative food source. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 mentions the use of low embodied energy materials for street furniture but not for the rest of the development. This should be addressed as part of the overall sustainability objectives for the Waterbank project. The City believes that there is a lot of scope for sustainability initiatives on this site and would welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with the MRA and Lend Lease on this matter. a)

Energy modelling for whole site The energy required for the site will vary considerably depending on whether the sustainability measures are adopted or not. It is important these factors are considered in careful consultation with Western Power. An energy plan should be required for the entire site and should also target buildings in operation (performance).

b)

Energy Generation Consideration could be given to requiring a proportion of clean energy generation on site (having regard to industry best practice) and the inclusion of centralised plant that is designed for District Cooling/Heating or Energy Generation applications. This will require coordination across the precinct.

6.

Car Parking The draft revised Guidelines 2014 no longer requires short term parking to be provided on the street. The planning and provision of appropriately located and managed on street parking will be a critical element to the functioning of Waterbank not only for residents and business, but also as a visitor destination. Recommendation - a revised car parking strategy is required in order to assess the demand for short stay public parking (given the proposed additional development yields) and also to ensure it is fit for purpose and part of an integrated transport solution for Waterbank. This study should also consider the provision of car parking for the proposed community uses and central public open space.

7.

Design Issues

a)

Built Form and Setbacks The draft revised Guidelines 2014 state that buildings will be detailed and articulated on podium and street level to a human scale to break up long facades and provide visual interest and fine grain detail and articulation to

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podium elements. As indicated in the report to Council this is still considered to be an issue along the Causeway and also site ‘G’. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 allow podium heights to a maximum of 6 storeys up to 24 metres. Any proposed podiums should have regard for the City of Perth City Planning Scheme No. 2 (CPS2) recently adopted Policy 4.5 Building Height & Setbacks to ensure a level of consistency. This prescribes a maximum street building height of 21 metres. Additionally, no definition of a ‘storey’ height is given which results in ambiguity. As such, the overall height of the tower element above the podium is unclear. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 should be modified to either include a definition (with limitations on maximum height per storey) or modify this section to use metres (possibly in addition to storeys) as a limiting factor consistent with the City’s CPS2. Additionally, the massing models in the draft revised Guidelines 2014 show buildings B and C are 33 and 31 storeys respectively in lieu of the 30 storey height limit prescribed. This needs to be addressed. Other key principles outlined in CPS2 - Policy 4.5 Building Height & Setbacks should be addressed. b)

Figure 3: Waterbank View Corridors The plan shows a south easterly primary view corridor however the orientation and separation of Site ‘D’ and Site ‘E’ undermines this. The orientation and/or separation of the building footprints should be modified to provide for a meaningful view corridor as well as addressing other urban design matters as discussed in the report to Council.

c)

Integration with Surrounding Precinct As previously indicated further attention is required to the desired character and building treatment along the Causeway/Hay Street. The treatment of external edges of the precinct are critical to ensuring that the development integrates and does not turn its back upon surrounding development. It is acknowledged that it will be a challenge to ensure that the ground plane of any future development provides activated edges on all four sides because of its location, as well as the need to accommodate adequate servicing. The draft revised Guidelines 2014 require that primary frontages achieve a minimum of 80% street level activation and secondary frontages achieve a minimum of 50% street level activation. However it is noted that the minimum yield for retail has reduced from 2,500m2 to 2,200m2 and commercial from 18,500m2 to 6,600m2 which will have implications for the required level of activation of the edges of development. The design for flexibility and adaptability for different ground floor uses (excluding residential development) over time is considered to be an appropriate outcome to reduce the potential for active streets to be ‘dormant’. It is therefore recommended that the Design Guidelines include scope for ground floor commercial tenancies to be designed as ‘convertible’ floor

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spaces to accommodate alternative land uses such as creative industries or pop up shops, should there be low demand for commercial floor space within the development in the short-term. d)

External Façade Treatment Under the draft revised Guidelines 2014 secondary street upper levels with parking only are required to provide ‘high quality articulation’. There is concern that these areas will have inappropriate screens or additions which are not integral to the design of the building. Stronger wording is required to outline the expectation that any articulation be a secondary option to providing meaningful design responses to these areas by way of having apartments sleeve the frontages or similar.

e)

External Footpath Figure 6 of the draft revised Guidelines 2014 implies the provision of a footpath along the external perimeter of the precinct (including a section along the Causeway). This is supported and will assist to provide legible and accessible linkages for pedestrians in and out of the precinct, particularly to public transport options. Further details on the design of the footpath should be provided.

f)

River walls The draft revised Guidelines 2014 indicates a softer, natural river edge on the south eastern corner of the precinct. This is a positive outcome. Details will be required of any proposed terracing of the river walls to the north of the precinct. The design of the walls will need to meet the City’s design parameters for asset life, as well as ensuring a good urban design solution to the issue with the levels.

8.

Traffic and Service issues

a)

The developer has requested the consideration of an alternative drainage system (bio retention system) to be deployed within the public realm and has been granted `approved in principal' by the City subject to further information being required. The developer needs to demonstrate the relationship of the drainage system with surrounding public assets i.e. levels, width, road, footpath, car parks, and cycleway.

b)

Design criteria for storm water management will be required.

c)

The developer needs to supply vehicle swept path and turning radius to cater for the City’s largest fleet to manoeuvre within the development in forward gear. What is their solution for vehicle movement at the cul-de-sac?

d)

The developer also needs to demonstrate the proposed vehicular route for the City’s maintenance fleet eg refuse collection points, beach, bio retention drainage, footpath, cycleway, jetty, as well general landscape maintenance (noting the proposed terraces leading down to the beach).

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e)

The provision of a residual safety matrix that the City is expected to inherit for this development when further details of the bio retention system is shown on the plan. If the bio retention system is adjacent to the POS and depending on its proposed depth, it might create a safety hazard for younger children.

f)

There is a need to change the terminology from 'commuter' cycle route outlined on the draft revised Guidelines 2014 to 'regional shared path'. In line with the City's Cycle Plan 2029 the regional bicycle network will provide high quality, high priority routes which permit convenient and mostly unhindered travel between major destinations.

9.

Strategies The following strategies are recommended for the public realm:

a) b) c)

An overarching Place Activation Strategy for the project area; A CPTED strategy and aligned CCTV strategy for the project area; and A Way-Finding strategy – this strategy should align to the movement diagrams.

10.

Design submissions requirements for DA’s Further reference to be incorporated into the draft revised Guidelines 2014 on additional submission requirements for DA’s. Please refer to previous advice on this matter relating to the indicative subdivision plan dated 7 January 2014 and also CPS2 Planning Policy 2.1 – Applications.

11.

Minor Editing Review any inconsistences throughout the document. For example the land use information provided in the cross sections on the ground floor level for sites ‘C’ and ‘G’ do not entirely accord with that outlined in the Table 2 or the site specific guidelines in Chapter 5. Also ensure that the street names are consistent in the plans and diagrams presented in the document.

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Waterbank Precinct – Site Plan

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Waterbank Precinct – Circulation

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Waterbank Precinct – Building Envelopes (View from east)

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Waterbank Precinct – Building Envelopes (View from north west)

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Waterbank Precinct – Building Envelopes (View from west)

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Waterbank Precinct – Cross sections of streets

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Waterbank Precinct – Cross sections (continued)

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Waterbank Precinct - Proposed Public Open Space

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Comparision of Previous Master Plans Prepared by Lend Lease

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Plan – PMH Site Proposed MRA Princess Margaret Hospital project area

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SCHEDULE 13 31 July 2014

Ms Sam Ferguson Principal Strategic Town Planning GPO BoxC120 PERTH WA 6839

Dear Ms Ferguson I would ask the Perth City Council to consider the possibility of a special development plan for Walker Avenue, West Perth within the context of its overall strategy for West Perth. Walker Avenue is a comparatively short street that unlike most other streets in the southern part of the West Perth suburb, has a minimum of high rise office and residential developments while retaining a substantially original streetscape on its eastern, west-facing side. The seven properties at Numbers 4, 8,10,12,14,18 and 22 Walker Avenue are all substantial original homes dating from the early twentieth century. The only break in the streetscape occurs with the three-storey block of units at 20 Walker Avenue (built 1995) that does not unduly dominate the adjacent properties. On the western side of Walker Avenue there is a three-storey office building at 1 Walker Avenue built in 1986, and the three-storey 1960s block of units at 17 Walker Avenue. Only the Conoco Philips building on the corner of Walker Avenue and Ord Street, with an Ord Street entrance, exceeds three storeys in height and is sufficiently set back so as not to dominate the eastern side of Walker Avenue. While only one ofthe seven single-storey properties is a residential dwelling, the remainder have been generally well maintained following their conversion to professional offices over the last 30 years. Through these properties, the street has substantially retained its original character. It may be a noteworthy comparison that Altona Street, parallel to Walker Avenue and the same length, has retained few of its original buildings.

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SCHEDULE 13 My own home at 8 Walker Avenue was built in 1905 in brick with limestone facing and is regarded as a particularly good example of Federation architecture. It has continually been a residence with only one substantive change of ownership in 1951. The National Trust of WA has expressed interested in classifying it and a full Heritage listing may be sought. Over the last few years there has been substantial restoration of the interior of the house, and currently the historic limestone front fence has been repaired and will be enhanced with iron railings. In 2012 approval was given for an eight storey block of serviced apartments to be built at 4 Walker Avenue. Currently the future of this project would seem to be problematic and it is possible that a new development plan may be submitted. I have maintained that such a building on what is a comparatively small block would be excessively tall, would grossly overshadow my home and has the potential to cause major structural damage to my home during construction. The uncertainty created by this project has imposed delays and therefore associated costs on my program o f t h e refurbishment of 8 Walker Avenue. The Council has the opportunity to preserve what is becoming a unique streetscape by a specific plan for Walker Avenue (within the West Perth development strategy) that would encourage the retention of the existing properties, and otherwise limit new developments to a height of three storeys. Small blocks of quality residential apartments are one option that would be highly appropriate. I am most interested in your comments as to these suggestions. Yours sincerely

Jeremy Buxton

6552 5548 W 93215465 H

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Number of Storeys

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SCHEDULE 15 Walker Avenue, West Perth – Eastern Side

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Wonderland – Map of Event Infrastructure on Supreme Court Gardens

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ORIGIN NYE 2014 WELLINGTON SQUARE – SITE PLAN

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Event Sponsorship Assessment Report Round Two 2014/15

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Hellenic Community of WA Inc.

Event:

Perth Greek Glendi Festival

Date and Time:

Total Cost of Event:

Sunday 19 April 2015, 10.00 am to 10.00pm Russell Square, Parker Street, Northbridge $150,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$40,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$20,000

Location:

Background on Applicant: The Hellenic Community of WA Inc. was founded in 1923 and incorporated in 1924. The objective of the organisation is:  to promote for and on behalf of its members religious, moral, and intellectual education and learning;  to give support and participate in welfare, benevolent and charitable causes; and to foster and enhance relations within the wider community.  Summary of Event: The Hellenic Community of WA Inc. proposes to hold the inaugural Perth Greek Glendi Festival (The Glendi) on Sunday 19 April 2015, from 10.00am to 10.00pm. The Glendi will take place on Parker Street between Aberdeen and Francis Street, and on Russell Square. The Glendi is a free family event focused on providing activities and entertainment for the wider Western Australian community. The event will showcase Greek culture and Hellenic traditions including dancing, food, arts and music from all regions of Greece. Organiser’s state that the aims of the event are:  To showcase Hellenic culture and the richness of its traditions;  To position the Glendi as a ‘must do’ event on the Perth calendar;  To be recognised as the most successful festival of its type in Australia;  To be recognised world-wide for the most participants in the Zorba dance; and  To raise funds for charity.

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SCHEDULE 18 The event will feature local Greek food and produce available for sale, performances and children’s activities. The Glendi will also include a large scale Zorba dance with participants registering online to take part and paying an entry fee, with all proceeds donated to a local charity. In 2015 the nominated charity is the Fiona Wood Foundation. Organisers anticipate an attendance of 10,000 to the event. Greek Festivals are held annually in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with attendances of over 100,000 in both Sydney and Melbourne. Organisers plan for the Perth event to grow in scale and to become an annual celebration as well as a cultural fixture on the event calendar for Perth. The Hellenic Community of WA believes that the event provides an opportunity for the Greek community to showcase local industries which afford a point of difference to Western Australia, whilst having a strong affiliation with Greek lifestyle, such as seafood, wine and the arts. The event has the support of several other Greek associations in Perth, including the Cypriot Community of WA Inc. the Castellorizian Association of WA Inc. and the Mytilinian Brotherhood of WA Inc. Funding The total cost of the event is $150,000. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $40,000 (27% of the total cost of the event). Organisers have commenced fundraising for the event and hope to raise $50,000 in kind for the event. They have secured $22,000 for the event from the Office of Multicultural Interests and have also applied for funding from Lotterywest. The City previously provided support for Greek Glendi Festivals from of $5,000 in 2002 and 2003, and $15,000 in 2004 and 2005. The 2005 event was poorly organised with late compliance with health regulations despite event organisers being advised by the City to engage an event organiser to manage the event. Hellenic Community of WA members have changed since that time and organisers believe they have the expertise to deliver the event. At its meeting of 7 October 2014, Council approved A donation of $15,000 (excluding GST) to the Hellenic Community of WA Inc. to assist with costs associated with the Greek Orthodox Easter services to be conducted in Parker Street, Northbridge commencing 10 April 2015. Organisers advise that this funding is solely to cover road closure costs for that event. This event has run for 88 years and the City has always met the costs associated with this significant event in the Orthodox Christian Calendar through either in-kind sponsorship, waiving of road closure and other city fees, or donation. Organisers further advise that the proposed Greek Glendi Festival targets the broad community, whilst the Easter event is specifically aimed at the Greek Orthodox community.

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Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Claisebrook Carnivale and Duck Derby 2014 Young Butchers Picnic 2014 Perth Greek Glendi Festival 2015 (requested) (recommended)

Amount $20,560

Attendance 10,000

Subsidy $2.06

$20,000

10,000

$2.00

$40,000 $20,000

10,000

$4.00 $2.00

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application: 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city with an estimated 10,000 people attending over the course of the day. The event will create vibrancy in the city and add a new multicultural festival offering to the City’s program of events. The event will assist in positioning the city as a city of regional significance, with Greek Glendi Festivals held in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Russell Square and in Parker Street between Francis Street and Aberdeen Street.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event will be free to the public to attend. There will be a cost for participants in the Zorba dance, with proceeds donated to charity.

4.

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5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for the recommended cash sponsorship of $20,000:     

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the event to be listed on the Perth City website; an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; the City to be acknowledged as a sponsor on all printed and electronic promotional material; 9 invitations for Elected Members to attend the event as VIPs; and the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at the event.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers will provide the following additional benefits for the requested cash sponsorship of $40,000:  

the City of Perth to receive recognition on television advertisements to be aired on Channel 7; and the City of Perth to receive naming rights to the event.

Comments: The Perth Greek Glendi Festival is a new multicultural event offering for the city. The event will increase visitation to the city and increase vibrancy to the city, and is likely to increase economic investment in the city. Council has recently approved a donation of $15,000 to the Hellenic Community of WA Inc. for the Greek Orthodox Easter services to be held on 10 April 2015. This is an event which the City supports annually which is aimed at the Greek Orthodox community. Organisers advise that the Greek Glendi Festival is a separate event which is aimed at the broader community. Cash sponsorship of $20,000 is recommended for the Perth Greek Glendi Festival based on previous sponsorship levels for events of a similar scale.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Lifeline WA

Event:

Young Butchers Picnic

Date and Time:

26 April 2015

Location:

Forrest Place

Total Cost of Event:

$67,900

Sponsorship Requested:

$20,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$20,000

Background on Applicant: Lifeline WA is presenting the Young Butchers Picnic in 2015. Lifeline WA is part of the national Lifeline network providing suicide prevention services in Australia. Between 2007 and 2009, the Butchers Picnic was organised by the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC). In 2010, AMIC partnered with Lifeline WA to deliver the event with the aim of raising the profile of the event and the charity. From 2013 the event has been presented by Lifeline and Mondo’s Butchers (Mondo’s) without the organisational assistance of AMIC. Summary of Event: The 2015 Young Butchers Picnic will be held in Forrest Place on Sunday 26 April 2015 from 11.00am to 4.00pm. The event will be presented by Lifeline WA and Mondo’s. The Young Butchers Picnic is a family friendly event promoting the West Australian Meat Industry and raising money for Lifeline WA. The event includes entertainment, cooking demonstrations, BBQ’s, butchering demonstrations, sausage sampling, face painting and local produce. The event attracts high profile guests such as Graham Mabury, Vince Gareffa and Verity James. In 2014 the event was moved from the Northbridge Piazza to be held at Forrest Place. Organisers provided extremely positive feedback on the location as it increased the event visibility, raised the event profile and increased attendance. The event activated Forrest Place on a Sunday and complemented Perth Home Grown which was held close by. The event formed part of the City’s Eat Drink Perth campaign which ran in April 2014.

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SCHEDULE 18 An estimated 5,000 people attended the 2014 event. Organisers anticipate a similar level of attendance in 2015. Funding The total cost of the event is $67,900. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $20,000 (29% of the total cost of the event). From 2007 to 2013 the City provided cash sponsorship of $12,000 for the event. The City provided cash sponsorship of $20,000 in 2014 when the event moved to Forrest Place Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Miss Universe WA $25,000 Registration Day 2013 Claisebrook Carnivale and $20,560 Duck Derby 2014 Butchers Picnic 2015 $20,000 (recommended)

Attendance 5,000

Subsidy $5.00

10,000

$2.06

5,000

$4.00

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes / No Yes / No

Assessment of Application (Event): 2.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city on a Sunday, encourage use of the city’s public spaces and increase activity in the city. The event will be held at the end of the City’s Eat Drink Perth campaign. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Forrest Place.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend. Attendees may be required to pay for some services at the event. All monies raised will be donated to Lifeline WA. -7-

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Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will be held exclusively in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for cash sponsorship of $20,000:        

the event to be listed on the Perth City website; City of Perth crest to appear on all promotional material; City of Perth crest to be displayed on all newspaper advertising and promotional signage for the event; City of Perth to be acknowledged in all radio advertising of the event; City of Perth support to be acknowledged on the Lifeline WA website; City of Perth to be promoted in all media releases and enewsletters for the event; an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; and the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to open the event.

Comments: The City has supported the Butchers Picnic with cash sponsorship since 2007. In 2014 the event moved to Forrest Place which substantially raised the profile of the event. The event will add value to Sunday trading and activate the City. Cash sponsorship of $20,000 is recommended.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Rotary Club of Heirisson

Event:

Claisebrook Carnivale and Duck Derby

Date and Time:

22 March 2015, 9.00 am to 4.00pm

Location:

Claisebrook Cove and Victoria Gardens

Total Cost of Event:

$126,500

Sponsorship Requested:

$20,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$20,000

Background on Applicant: The Rotary Club of Heirisson is part of Rotary District 9450. The club supports local charities through donations and volunteer support. The Rotary Club of Heirisson has presented the Claisebrook Carnivale and Duck Derby since it began in 2011. The event is a key fundraising event for the organisation’s calendar. Summary of Event: The annual Claisebrook Carnivale and Duck Derby will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2014, from 9.00am to 4.00pm in Victoria Gardens and Claisebrook Cove. The event will include free entertainment and children’s attractions such as bouncy castles, tractor and pony rides and a roving regatta on the cove. Local musicians and artists will provide the entertainment. The event will also feature food stalls, a rowing regatta and a fancy dress duck running race. The headline event will be a ‘Telethon Duck Derby’. In the lead up to the event, the general public will have an opportunity to purchase a plastic duck to raise funds for Telethon. At the event, up to 15,000 small plastic ducks with numbered tags are dropped into the Claisebrook inlet. The winner is the first duck to cross the finish line, with the owner of the duck winning a Toyota car. The Lord Mayor will be invited to be the official “duck plucker” (taking the duck from the water). In 2014 the event attracted an attendance of approximately 10,000. Organisers anticipate an attendance of approximately 12,000 for 2015.

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Funding The total cost of the event is $126,500. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $20,000 (16% of the total event cost). Cash sponsorship of $20,000 is recommended. Organisers are also seeking support from Lotterywest and Healthway for the event. The following table shows the City’s previous support for the event: Year 2011 2012 2013 2014

Amount $15,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,520

Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Young Butchers Picnic $20,000 2014 Claisebrook Cove $20,000 Carnivale and Duck Derby (recommended)

Attendance 5,000

Subsidy $4.00

12,000

$1.67

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application: 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city and create vibrancy in the city. The event is likely to have some benefit for the trading precinct in Claisebrook Cove. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event takes place in Claisebrook Cove and Victoria Gardens.

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3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend. There is a charge for participation in the Duck Derby, with all proceeds being donated to Telethon.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event is held exclusively in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Event organisers will provide the following benefits for cash sponsorship of $20,000:             

the event to be listed on the Perth City website; City of Perth to have secondary naming rights to the event, with the Rotary Club of Heirisson; City of Perth crest to feature prominently on all printed promotional material, including flyers and event signage; City of Perth to be promoted as an event partner in all promotion of the event; City of Perth crest to feature prominently on the event website with a hyperlink to the Perth City website; City of Perth crest to be included on television advertising and on the sponsors board at the event; City of Perth to be verbally acknowledged in all radio advertising and PA announcements for the event; an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; an opportunity for the City to have a display space at the event; eighteen invitations for Elected Members and their guests to attend the event; the provision of parking for Elected Members; the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at the event; and the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to pluck the winning duck.

Comments: The Claisebrook Carnivale and Duck Derby is a well-attended community event which has become a fixture on the East Perth event calendar. The event will create vibrancy and increase attendance in the precinct. Organisers advise that the event will have an emphasis on food and family in 2015. Cash sponsorship of $20,000 is recommended for the event.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing

Event:

Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Date and Time: Location:

Sunday 29 March 2015, 7.00 am to 1.00pm Langley Park

Total Cost of Event:

$233,224

Sponsorship Requested:

$13,300

Sponsorship Recommended:

$12,660

Background on Applicant: Sanitarium has owned the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon since the event began in 1998. The event is managed by X-Tri events on behalf of Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing. Summary of Event: The 2015 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon will be held on Sunday 29 March from 7.00am to 1.00pm. The event is a triathlon style event specifically tailored to children aged between seven and fifteen years, and will take place on Langley Park and in Perth Water. There are two age groups for the event: 

Seven to ten years – course includes a 100 metre swim, three km cycle and a 500m run; and 11 – 15 years – course includes a 200m swim, six km cycle and one km run.

The event will include an event village with a bungee run, bouncy castle, petting zoo, obstacle course, free breakfast and healthy snacks. There is a registration fee for participants of $41.50. This fee covers event items such as race bib, swim hat and t-shirt. The Perth TRYathlon event is one of a series of eleven events held around Australia. The aim of the event is to encourage children to get active, with the emphasis on enjoying the experience of training, participation and completion, rather than competition. Post-event surveys of participant’s parents indicate that children who participate in the event leave the experience with increased confidence and self-esteem. - 12 -

SCHEDULE 18 Organisers anticipate participant numbers for the event at 2,450, with an additional 7,500 spectators. In the lead up to the event organisers run a number of promotional visits to schools to encourage participation in the event, with 22 schools having been visited in 2013. The event is part of a national series (the Trans-Tasman Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon) which was recently sanctioned by the International Triathlon Union as the largest under 16s triathlon series in the world. Organisers advise that approximately 19,000 children will participate in the national series. Event organisers and crew are accommodated in the city during the event. In 2014 the event attracted approximately 100 participants from regional areas, who also seek accommodation in the City for the event. Funding The total cost of the event is $233,224. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $13,300 for the event. This represents 6% of the total cost of the event. The City has supported the event since 2006. The following table shows the City’s support for the event since 2010:Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Amount $10,000 $10,400 $10,670 $12,000 $12,300

Organisers have a suite of sponsors who provide support for the event across Australia. Sanitarium Health and Well-Being is the main financial contributor for the event and continue to run the event at a loss in order to allow a wide range of children from all demographics to participate. Cash sponsorship of $12,660 is recommended. This represents a CPI increase on the level of sponsorship provided in 2014. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount State Tee-Ball $5,000 Championships Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (requested) $13,300 (recommended) $12,660

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Attendance 12,000

Subsidy $0.42

9,950

$1.34 $1.27

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Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application: 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event is part of a large scale national triathlon series, which is the largest under 16s triathlon series in the world. In 2014 the series broke the Guinness world record for a triathlon series in Australia with an overall attendance of 16,500 nationally. The Perth event is one of the largest in the series, increasing visitation of almost 10,000 to the city on one day. Management, crew and regional participants will be accommodated in the city for the event, which will provide some economic benefit to the city. The event will create vibrancy on the foreshore. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event is held in Langley Park and Perth Water.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend. There is a registration fee for participants. This fee covers race items in participant’s event kits.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event is part of a national program held in 13 locations. Perth is the only WA location for the event and has one of the largest participation numbers of the series.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following sponsorship benefits for the recommended cash sponsorship of $12,660: 

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the City of Perth crest to appear on the event guide; the City of Perth crest to appear on the event website with a hyperlink to the Perth City website; acknowledgement of the City of Perth in all media promotion in the lead up to the event; an opportunity for the City to provide signage at the event; the support of the City of Perth to be acknowledged in PA announcements at the event; the Lord Mayor and guest to be invited to attend the event as VIPs.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers advise that no additional benefits would be provided for the requested cash sponsorship of $13,300.

Comments: The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon will create vibrancy on the foreshore, increase visitation, increase economic investment in the city and position the city as a city of regional and international significance.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

WA Marathon Club

Event:

ASICS Bridges Fun Run

Date and Time:

12 April 2015, 7.30 am to 10.00am

Location:

Langley Park

Total Cost of Event:

$117,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$8,500

Sponsorship Recommended:

$6,750

Background on Applicant: The West Australian Marathon Club (WAMC) has been presenting the ASICS Bridges Fun Run since 1976. The WAMC coordinates the run on behalf of Telethon. The aim of the WAMC is to provide a programme of well organised, safe and diverse events enabling distance runners of all ages and abilities to achieve excellence, while developing club spirit. Summary of Event: The 2015 ASICS Bridges Fun Run will be held on Langley Park on Sunday 12 April 2015 from 7.30 am to 10.00am. The Fun Run is presented in two categories – a 5km walk/run and a 10km run. The 5km run begins in South Perth and finishes at Langley Park. As in previous years, organisers will coordinate ferries to transport participants from the City to South Perth for the start of the event. The 10km run will start at Langley Park and take a course route over the Causeway, along the path to the cross the Windan Bridge, along the riverbank path through East Perth and back to Langley Park. Event organisers expect that 3,100 people will participate in the event with an additional 1,000 spectators. As in previous years, all proceeds from the event are donated to Telethon. Organisers advise that the event is not reliant on City funding to proceed, however the City’s support of the event assists with covering costs, thereby enabling a larger donation to Telethon.

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Funding The total cost of the event is $117,000. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $8,500 for the event (7% of the total cost of the event). The City has supported the event since 2004 and has provided sponsorship of $6,500 for the event since 2009. Organisers also receive sponsorship for the event from ASICS who have naming rights. This sponsorship is in the form of a direct donation to Telethon in return for promotion of the event on Channel Seven. City of Perth and traffic management fees for the event are estimated at $11,000. Organisers have requested an increase in cash sponsorship for the event to assist with increased costs for road closures related to the Elizabeth Quay development. Cash sponsorship of $6,750 is recommended for the event. This amount represents a CPI increase on the level of sponsorship provided in 2014. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Nissan Corporate Triathlon $9,070 2012 ASICS Bridges Fun Run (requested) $8,500 (recommended) $6,750

Attendance 5,500

Subsidy $1.65

4,100

$2.07 $1.65

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application: 2.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

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3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event will be free for spectators to attend, there is a cost for participation in the event, with all money raised forming a donation to Telethon.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The majority of the event will be held in the city. The course route also travels through the City of South Perth and the Town of Victoria Park.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for the requested cash sponsorship of $6,750:  

      

6.

the event to be listed on the Perth City website; City of Perth crest to appear on the following promotional material for the event: o entrry forms; posters; o o results sheet; o finishers certificate; o event clothing; o social media; the opportunity for the City to place signage at the event; the City of Perth to be acknowledged through PA announcements at the event; a hyperlink from the event website to the Perth City website; an opportunity for the City to have an information kiosk at the event; an allocation of free entries for the City to use at its discretion; the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to start the 10km event; and the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to assist with the awards presentation at the conclusion of the event.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers advise that no additional benefits would be provided for the requested cash sponsorship of $8,500.

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Comments: Whilst the event is not dependant on funding to proceed, the ASICS Bridges Fun Run is a high profile community charity event with a long history within the city. The City of Perth sponsorship assists with covering event fees and traffic management costs. The event will increase visitation and add vibrancy to the foreshore. Cash sponsorship of $6,750 is recommended.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Tee-Ball Association of Western Australia

Event:

State Tee-Ball Championships

Date and Time: Location:

28 February to 2 March 2015, 8.00am to 6.00pm Langley Park

Total Cost of Event:

$23,800

Sponsorship Requested:

$5,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$5,000

Background on Applicant: The Tee-Ball Association of Western Australia administers the development of Tee-Ball throughout Western Australia, encouraging children to participate in an active and educational sport. The State Tee-Ball Championships have been taking place since 1976. The City supported the event with in-kind support between 1999 and 2005, and has provided cash sponsorship for the event since 2009. Summary of Event: The State Tee-Ball Championships will take place on Langley Park from 28 February to 2 March 2015, from 8.00am to 6.00pm. The event will involve over 100 tee-ball teams and up to 1,200 players between the ages of 6 and 12 competing to take out the title of State Champion. Organisers anticipate an attendance of approximately 11,000 family members and spectators to the event, as well as managers, scorers, umpires and administrators. Over the course of the event, organisers estimate the total attendance will be 12,000. Organisers advise that 15 teams of 12 players travel from regional areas such as Geraldton, the Goldfields and Busselton for the event. These teams and their families stay in city hotels close to Langley Park. Funding The total cost of the event is $23,800 (excluding GST). Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $5,000 (21% of the total cost of the event). From 2006 to 2008 the City supported the event by way of a donation. The City has supported the event through the Event Sponsorship program since

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SCHEDULE 18 2009. Since 2010 the City’s support of the event has been between $5,000 and $5,200. Cash sponsorship of $5,000 is recommended for the 2015 event. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon $12,300 2014 State Tee-Ball $5,000 Championships 2015 (requested)

Attendance 9,950

Subsidy $1.34

11,000

$0.45

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The State Tee-Ball Championships are recognised through the tee-ball community of Western Australia which has over 12,000 members. The event attracts 15 regional teams and their families who book city hotels for the event, thus providing some economic investment in the city. The event increases visitation to the city and creates vibrancy on the foreshore. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event is held on Langley Park.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free for the public to attend.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event is held exclusively in the city.

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Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for the requested cash sponsorship of $5,000:  the event to be listed on the Perth City website;  the City of Perth to receive naming rights to the event;  the City of Perth crest to appear on all promotional material; eighteen invitations for Elected Members and their guests to attend  the event as VIP’s; an invitation for the Lord Mayor, or representative, to speak at the  event.

Comments: The City has supported the State Tee-Ball Championships since 2006. The event will increase economic investment in the city, increase visitation to the city and create vibrancy on the foreshore. Cash sponsorship of $5,000 is recommended.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

HBF Health Limited

Event:

HBF Run for a Reason

Date and Time:

24 May 2015

Location:

City streets and Gloucester Park

Total Cost of Event:

$2,225,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$30,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$26,500

Background on Applicant: HBF Run for a Reason is presented by HBF in conjunction with TriEvents. TriEvents have successfully presented several events within the City of Perth including the Santos Great Bike Ride, the City of Perth Triathlon and the City of Perth Festival of Sport. HBF was established in 1941. It is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation operating solely in Western Australia. HBF have partnered with several community initiatives to ensure that their health message is reaching a wide audience. HBF has previously sponsored the City to Surf and the Freeway Bike Hike events. Summary of Event: The HBF Run for a Reason will be held on Sunday 25 May 2015, from 7.00am to 12.00 noon in Perth streets. The event will start on William Street with participants marshalling prior to the event along Murray and Hay Streets. Participants can walk or run a course of either 4km or 12km, with course routes as follows:  

4km: Scenic course along St Georges Terrace, Riverside Drive, Hay Street and Nelson Avenue concluding with participants running onto Gloucester Park; and 12km: Scenic, flat course over sections of three freeways, through the Northbridge tunnel and over the Esplanade, concluding with participants running into Gloucester Park.

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SCHEDULE 18 Participants will have access to free shuttle buses back to the city after the event. In the eight weeks leading up to the event, entrants are supported with training and nutritional information including free training sessions to be held on Langley Park, at Murdoch University, and at 30 suburban locations prior to the event. Participants are encouraged to fundraise for one of the four official health charity partners for the event, or one of over 130 affiliated charities. The 2014 event raised over $1,400,000 for charity. The HBF Run for a Reason was first held in 2010 with the event village at the Western Australian Cricket Association and the run taking place in and around the city. The event finish was changed to Gloucester Park for the 2013 event and organisers indicate that this finish precinct is very successful. Attendance numbers for the event have grown from 10,450 in 2010 to 29,602 in 2014. The City supported the event with cash sponsorship of $25,000 in 2013 and $25,650 in 2014. In 2015, organisers plan to attract over 35,000 participants and 10,000 spectators, and to again raise over $1,000,000 for charity. Funding The total cost of the event is $2,225,000. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $30,000 (1% of the total cost of the event). Cash sponsorship of $26,500 is recommended. This represents a CPI increase on the amount provided in 2014. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Chevron City to Surf for $35,000 Activ HBF Run for a Reason (requested) $30,000 (recommended) $26,500

Attendance 48,121

Subsidy $0.73

35,000

$0.86 $0.76

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

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Satisfied Yes Yes

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Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

Organisers anticipate that attendees will visit local businesses before or after the event. In the week leading up to the event, participants will be required to collect registration packs from the event centre located at Perth Arena. The event attracts some participants from regional areas who may book accommodation in the city. The event will increase visitation to the city and create vibrancy in the city on a Sunday morning. The event supports tourism and the retail trade thorough a campaign of advertising and sponsor promotions in the lead up to the event. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The majority of the event takes place in public spaces. The event concludes in Gloucester Park which is open to the public for the event.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event will be free for spectators to attend. There will be a registration fee for participants. Participants will have an opportunity to raise money for charity as part of the event.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The short course will be held exclusively in the city. The majority of the long course will be held in the city. Part of the long course will travel through the town of Victoria Park.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Event organisers will provide the following benefits for the requested sponsorship of $26,500: the event to be listed on the Perth City website;   the City to be the official host and to receive naming rights to the starting area as the ‘City of Perth start stage’;  City of Perth crest to appear on all printed promotional material;  City of Perth crest to be displayed on volunteer t-shirts and participant race bibs;  City of Perth logo and hyperlink on the home page of the event website; - 25 -

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6.

City of Perth logo and hyperlink on the sponsors page of the event website; City of Perth support to be acknowledged through PA announcements at the event; a quarter page advertisement in the event guide; inclusion of a City of Perth promotional message in one enewsletter to the event database; City of Perth signage to be displayed at the event; ten free entries for the City of Perth to participate in the event; City of Perth to receive access to post-event research conducted by event organisers; four VIP invitations for City of Perth representatives to attend the event; an opportunity for the Lord Mayor, or representative, to address participants at the start precinct; and a post-event report.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers advise that no additional benefits would be provided for the requested cash sponsorship of $30,000.

Comments: The HBF Run for a Reason has experienced rapid growth in recent years and now rivals the City to Surf in scale. The event increases visitation to the city and creates vibrancy in the city. The event may increase economic investment in the city. Cash sponsorship of $26,500 is recommended for the event.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Supersprint

Event:

Corporate Series Triathlon

Date and Time:

8 March 2015, 6.00am to 12.00pm

Location:

Langley Park

Total Cost of Event:

$299,075

Sponsorship Requested:

$15,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$10,000

Background on Applicant: Supersprint Events (Supersprint) is a Melbourne based company which has been operating for 28 years. Supersprint delivers the Great Ocean Ride (VIC), Gatorade Triathlon Series (VIC) and Neon Run (nationally). Each season Super Sprint manages approximately 20 events that include triathlons, fun runs, cycling races and other speciality events. The season also includes a National Corporate Triathlon Series, held in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Gold Coast and Perth. This series attracts over 15,000 competitors from Australia’s corporate sector and raises money for charity. The Perth leg of the Corporate Series has been held at Langley Park for 20 years. Summary of Event: The 2015 Corporate Series Triathlon will be held on Langley Park on 8 March 2015, from 6.00am to 12.00 noon. The event is a triathlon event where teams compete to represent their workplace. The event is broken up into two formats. The main event sees each of the three team members complete the full triathlon in relay. The Fun Tri relay allows teams of three where one person undertakes each leg of the triathlon. The event is made up of a 400m swim, 10km cycle and 4km run. Organisers promote the Triathlon series through print, radio and television advertising as well as through direct email marketing and social media. Companies are encouraged to wear corporate colours. Many teams take the opportunity to organise a custom triathlon uniform for their team. In 2015 the - 27 -

SCHEDULE 18 Triathlon will include a dedicated start time for CEOs to compete against each other. The 2015 event will raise funds for the Starlight Foundation. Funding The total cost of the event is $299,075. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $15,000 (3% of the total cost of the event). The City provided sponsorship for the event between 2007 and 2011. Supersprint did not request sponsorship from the City from 2012 – 2014. Organisers advise that the Triathlon series has multiple private sponsors from various industries. Australian Super has naming rights for the 2015 series. Organisers advise that should they be unsuccessful in securing funding from the City, the event would still go ahead. Organisers anticipate a total attendance of 4,600 at the event, with an expected 2,800 of these being event participants. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Asics Bridges Fun Run $6,500 2013 Corporate Series Triathlon (requested) $15,000 (recommended) $10,000

Attendance 2,993

Subsidy $2.17

4,600

$3.26 $2.17

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application: 2.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

As part of a national triathlon series, the event will position the city as a city of regional significance. The event will create vibrancy on the foreshore and assist with corporate networking in the city. 2.

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3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend; there is a registration fee for participants. Event proceeds are donated to charity.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event is part of a national triathlon series. The Perth event is the only WA event in the series.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for the recommended sponsorship of $10,000:      

6.

the event to be listed on the Perth City website; the City of Perth logo to be listed on the event website; the City of Perth logo to be included on all marketing material for the event including e-newsletters, posters and the event website; an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at the event presentations; and invitations for Elected Members to attend the event.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers will provide no additional benefits for the requested sponsorship of $15,000.

Comments: The BRW Corporate Triathlon – Perth is part of a National Series and attracts a significant number of competitors and spectators. The event provides activity on the foreshore and adds vibrancy to the city. The applicant has requested cash funding of $15,000. Cash sponsorship of $10,000 is recommended based on the City’s support of other events of a similar scale and nature.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

CIC Events Management

Event:

Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma

Date and Time:

22 March 2015

Location:

Wellington Square

Total Cost of Event:

$855,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$60,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$31,750

Background on Applicant: CIC Events is a sporting event management organisation. The organisation formed in 2010 and has successfully delivered the UCI World Cycling Tour Perth which was a masters cycling qualifier event. CIC Events runs Velofest WA – a week-long festival which includes a suite of cycling events. They have also managed the Avon Descent since 2013. As part of the Velofest programme, CIC Events have applied to host the 2016 amateur Masters World Championships Event. The Freeway Bike Hike has previously been managed by Corporate Sports Australia. In 2014 the Asthma Foundation went to tender for the event and CIC Events was successful in securing the tender. Summary of Event: The Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma will be held on Sunday 22 March 2015 from 7.00am to 3.00pm. The Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is the largest cycling event in Western Australia and the second largest cycling event in Australia. The event is a fundraising event for the Asthma Foundation and all event profits are donated to the Asthma Foundation. Participants can choose to cycle distances of 11 (Mini Hike), 30 (Mid Hike) or 70 (Full Hike) kilometres along southbound lanes of the Kwinana Freeway. In 2015 organisers will introduce a new “Trike Hike” distance of 3.3kms aimed at families with small children who want to participate. The courses will start in the following locations: 70km – Kwinana;  30km – Currambine;   11km – Stirling; and  3.3km – Belmont Park. - 30 -

SCHEDULE 18 The event will conclude with an event village in the city which will feature kid’s rides, a main stage with entertainment, food and drink and a chill out zone. Organisers estimate 8,000 participants and 2,000 spectators at the event. CIC Events have moved the finish location of the event from Langley Park (where it has been in previous years) to Wellington Square. City of Perth Approvals Officers advise that this is a preferable location for the event given the challenges presented with the current foreshore development. The event will form part of CIC event’s suite of cycling events which form the Velofest WA Festival. Velofest includes the Woodside Tour de Perth, the Fly6 UWCT Perth, the Kalamunda and Newtown Toyota Gran Fondo and the National Paracycling Series round One event. Funding The total cost of the event is $855,000. CIC Events have requested cash sponsorship of $60,000 (7% of the total cost of the event). CIC Events had limited access to the event’s funding history and were unaware of the City’s previous support of the event at the time of applying for sponsorship. The event relies on financial support from government and corporate sponsors. The City provided sponsorship for this event in 2012 ($20,000), 2013 ($30,000) and 2014 ($30,780). Cash sponsorship of $31,750 is recommended for this event. This represents a CPI increase on the level of funding provided for the 2014 event. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Santos Great Bike Ride $21,500 2013 Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma (requested) $60,000 (recommended) $31,750

Attendance 5,000

Subsidy $4.30

10,000

$6.00 $3.18

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:   

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to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event has a high profile in the cycling community. The event is the second largest cycling event in Australia and the largest cycling event in Western Australia. The event will increase visitation to the city and may increase economic investment in the city. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event village will be located at Wellington Square.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend. There is a registration fee for participants.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. In its proposed format, the event has start locations in Mandurah, Currambine, Kwinana, Bull Creek and Stirling. The finish precinct will be located exclusively in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Event organisers will provide the following benefits for the recommended sponsorship of $31,750: the event to be promoted on the Perth City website;   the City of Perth logo to appear on promotional and marketing collateral, including: o print advertising; o radio advertising; o television advertising; o launch invitations; o dedicated sponsors page on the event website; o entry forms; o event posters; o event e-newsletters;  the City of Perth to be verbally acknowledged at the event;  a hyperlink from the event website to the City of Perth website;  an opportunity for the City of Perth to leverage the event database to run specific event campaigns for three e-news and 3 social media articles;  an opportunity for the City of Perth to have a stall at the event;  the City of Perth to receive a 10% discount fee for up to 20 staff entries for the event;  two invitations for Elected Members to attend the VIP function at the event finish line; and

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the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at the event.

Additional benefits to be provided:

Organisers will provide the following additional benefits for the requested sponsorship of $60,000:the City of Perth logo to appear on promotional and marketing collateral  including: o event maps and event guides; o competitor certificates; o promotional displays; o race bibs;  an opportunity for the City of Perth to leverage the event database to run specific event campaigns for unlimited e-news and social media articles; an additional eight invitations for Elected Members to attend the VIP  function at the event finish line;  an opportunity for the City to display signage on the event course, and prominently at the finish precinct; and  the City of Perth to receive a 10% discount fee for unlimited staff entries for the event.

Comments: The Freeway Bike Hike is the largest cycling event in Western Australia. It will increase visitation to the city, create vibrancy in the city and increase economic investment in the city. Cash sponsorship of $31,750 is recommended. This represents a CPI increase on the sponsorship provided for the event in 2014.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Corporate Sports

Event:

Ride Perth

Date and Time:

22 March 2015

Location:

Langley Park, 4.00am to 11.00am

Total Cost of Event:

$153,305

Sponsorship Requested:

$40,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

Decline

Background on Applicant: Corporate Sports Australia (CSA) has a history of presenting high profile sporting events including the annual City to Surf event. CSA previously delivered the Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma. In 2014 the Asthma Foundation went out to tender for the event and Corporate Sports Australia were not successful in securing the tender. Summary of Event: CSA has applied for cash sponsorship for Ride Perth to be held on 22 March 2015. The event is a new mass-participation cycling event focussing on:promotion of the existing cycling network:   access to the City of Perth;  safety on the road for cyclists;  driver awareness of cyclists; and  cycling as a mode of transport. The event does not have a set course, but encourages riders to ride from their residence or chosen starting point, along a course of their choosing to a central event village on Langley Park. CSA will set a target for total kilometres for all riders within a time duration, and plan to work with a tracking app to allow riders to capture data about their journey. Riders will have the tracking app activated at 4.00am, and it will be stopped by the rider when they reach the finish precinct. Accumulated kilometres will be logged on a screen for all event participants to see. Organisers will work with Main Roads and the Department of Transport to promote the cycling network to participants, and plan to encourage riders to

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SCHEDULE 18 complete extra kilometres by placing challenges around the metropolitan area to complete. These may take the form of time trials, hill rides or other challenges. Organisers plan for the event to be the final event of Bike Week. The ride will be untimed and unmanned, although the event village will only be open from 9.00am to 11.00am. There will be a registration fee for the event. Organisers advise that the registration fees will go towards the finish line breakfast, entertainment, and the app technology, as well as supporting the promotion of the cycling network in Perth. Registration fees for the event are proposed to be $85 for adults and $25 for children. It should be noted that the registration fees for the 2014 Freeway Bike Hike were $35 for adults and $22 for children. The aims for Ride Perth are:  to be the largest registration based cycling event in Australia, with a target of 15,000 participants in future years;  for the Perth community to collectively ride 1,000,000 kilometres for the event; and for the chosen charity partner to leverage on the kilometre aspect of the  event to raise money. CSA believes that the benefits of the event format are:  Riders of all ages and speeds can participate; and Road closures will not be required for the event.  Organisers believe the event will attract an estimated 6,000 participants in 2015. Given the high registration costs, and that the event is planned to be held on the same day as the Freeway Bike Hike, it is unlikely that the event will attract numbers of this scale. Organisers anticipate a further attendance of 7,500 spectators at the event; however the administration has doubts over the likelihood of this attendance as there is little attraction to the event for those who are not active participants. Funding The total cost of the event is $153,305. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $40,000 (26% of the total cost of the event). The City has previously provided sponsorship to CSA for the Freeway Bike Hike and the City to Surf events. Corporate Sports Australia has a history of late payment to the City of Perth and at the time of writing this report, have monies outstanding to the City from the City to Surf event (invoices from July and September to a total of $17,341). City of Perth Finance Officers have advised that the organisation is consistently late with payments to the City. Organisers advise that should they be unsuccessful in securing sponsorship from the City, the event would be unlikely to proceed. In addition, Corporate Sports Australia advise that should the City decline sponsorship of this event, they will not look to bring future major event concepts to the city.

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Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Freeway Bike Hike 2014 $30,780 Ride Perth 2015 $40,000 (requested)

Attendance Subsidy 9,000 $3.42 13,500 (CSA $2.96 estimate)

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city with the finish precinct located in Langley Park. The event is not likely to increase economic investment in the city. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event village will be held in Langley Park.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. There is a registration fee for participants. The event is free for spectators. The event is unlikely to attract significant spectator numbers.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will start at the location of each participants choosing. The event will finish in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for the requested cash sponsorship of $40,000:the City of Perth to be designated as a Major Sponsor for the  event;

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naming rights to the Finish Precinct as “ the City of Perth Finish Precinct”; the City of Perth logo to appear prominently on all printed, electronic and television promotion and marketing collateral; an opportunity for the City to run event-specific promotions to the event database; the City of Perth crest to appear on all event maps and the ride jersey; the event pack collection point to be located within the City of Perth; City of Perth branding to appear on all event collateral; an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; the City of Perth logo to be displayed prominently on the event website, with a hyperlink to the City of Perth website; the support of the City of Perth to be acknowledged in all radio advertising, and in PA announcements at the event; the support of the City of Perth to be acknowledged in social media; the City to receive 50 free registrations for the event; an opportunity for the City to provide questions for the post event survey, and to have access to the survey results; and an opportunity for the Lord Mayor, or representative, to participate in the official event presentation ceremony.

Comments: Ride Perth is scheduled to take place on Sunday 22 March. The Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is also planned to take place on this date. The City has supported the Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma since 2012. The administration does not recommend that the city supports two mass participation cycling events on the same date. Given the late payment history of Corporate Sports, the small scale of this event and the unlikelihood of economic benefit for the City, it is recommended that cash sponsorship is declined for Ride Perth. Corporate Sports Australia advise that should the City decline sponsorship of this event, they will not look to bring future major event concepts to the city.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Natural Wings

Event:

Natural Wings Showcase

Date and Time:

6 and 13 February 2015

Location:

Forrest Place

Total Cost of Event:

$19,042

Sponsorship Requested:

$15,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

Decline

Background on Applicant: Natural Wings was founded in 2005 by aerial performer Dawn Pascoe. Natural Wings is an aerial dance theatre act which travels to festivals and events throughout the world. The purpose of the organisation is to make large scale aerial and physical theatre shows accessible to all ages and cultures. Dawn Pascoe has performed in Ireland, New Zealand and Norway. Summary of Event: The Natural Wings Showcase will be held in Forrest Place on 6 and 13 February 2015 and will form part of the entertainment for the Twilight Hawker Market on these nights. The performance will take the form of a series of 20 minute performances over two and a half hours from 6.00pm to 9.30pm. Three aerial artists and two musicians will blend their styles in a series of 20 minute shows throughout the evening. Between the live performances, organisers will play music to entertain the crowd. Organisers believe that this format allows the public to ‘stumble’ across the show at any time over the course of the night. The event will form part of the Fringe World Festival. In 2013 and 2014 Natural Wings received Event Sponsorship from the City of Perth for aerial performances in Forrest Place over two Friday nights to coincide with the Twilight Hawker Markets. In 2015 the same aerial performers who created the award-winning show ‘Elements’, performed in Forrest Place in 2013, will be in Perth.

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SCHEDULE 18 Organisers anticipate an attendance of 5,000 at the event, however it is expected that the majority of those present are already in attendance at the Twilight Hawkers Market. Funding The total cost of the event is $19,042. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $15,000 (78% of the total cost of the event). Organisers propose to raise the remaining funds for the event through private sponsorship. No monies are received from Fringe World. City fees and charges for the event are estimated at $1,492. It is recommended that cash sponsorship is declined for this event. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Butchers Picnic 2013 $12,000 Natural Wings Showcase $15,000 2015 (requested)

Attendance 1,200 5,000

Subsidy $1.00 $3.00

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event adds vibrancy to the Twilight Hawkers Market in Forrest Place. The event may add some visitation to the city, however it is difficult to gauge as the event is held in conjunction with the Twilight Hawker Market which attracts a large crowd to Forrest Place. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Forrest Place.

3.

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Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will be a new work and will be held exclusively in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following sponsorship benefits for cash sponsorship of $15,000:  the City of Perth logo to appear on all printed and electronic promotional material for the event; the City of Perth logo to appear on the event website;   the support of the City of Perth to be acknowledged in all social media for the event; Elected Members to be invited to attend the event as VIPs;   the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at the event.

Comments: The City supported Natural Wings with cash sponsorship in 2013 and 2014. The event scored low in the assessment process for this sponsorship round. With the event held during Twilight Hawker Markets, the event has not proved to attract a significant number of extra attendees to the city, but rather has largely provided entertainment for those who are already in the city. The event relies heavily on City of Perth funding and is unlikely to go ahead without the support of the City of Perth. It is recommended that cash sponsorship is declined for this event.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Chung Wah Association

Event:

Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2015

Date and Time:

22 February 2015, 12.00 noon to 9.00pm

Location:

Northbridge

Total Cost of Event:

$163,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$65,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$60,000

Background on Applicant: The Chung Wah Association Inc. (Chung Wah) was founded in 1909. The organisation’s purpose is to serve as a bridge between the Chinese community and the mainstream community through promoting harmony, preserving Chinese heritage and practicing humanity. Summary of Event: The Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2015 will be held on 9 February 2015 from 12.00 noon to 9.00pm. The event will be held on James Street between Lake and William Street, on Lake Street between James and Francis Street, and at the Northbridge Piazza. The event is free to the public to attend and operates as a street carnival. Activities will include lion and dragon dances, stalls, street performances and cultural demonstrations. The Northbridge Piazza will also host a multicultural concert. The Piazza Superscreen will show Chinese cultural programs throughout the day. A VIP reception will be held prior to the evening concert. Chung Wah has presented the Chinese New Year Fair since 2012, with audiences growing from 30,000 at the inaugural event to 60,000 in 2014. Organisers again anticipate an attendance of 60,000 to the event and advise that many Northbridge businesses experience their biggest trading day of the year on this day. In 2014 organisers opened a “Kid’s Zone” at the Northbridge Piazza with water activities and pony rides. This was a successful initiative and will continue in 2015. Chung Wah advise that Chinatown will be decorated with lanterns and firecrackers and will host activities of a more traditional flavour.

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SCHEDULE 18 Organisers work closely with Environmental Health and Events Officers at the City to ensure that they are meeting all requirements and complying with regulations to deliver a successful event. The Business Improvement Group of Northbridge strongly supports the event. Organisers advise that the power supply for the number of stalls for the 2014 event was inadequate and will be limiting the stall numbers to 100 for the 2015 event, in order to improve event access and safety. Organisers will also start the event an hour later in order to allow extra time to set up the event. In 2012, 2013 and 2014 the Perth Chinese New Year Fair won the Community Award as part of Fringeworld. The event will again form part of the Fringe Festival Program in 2015. There is no income associated with this. Funding The total cost of the event is $163,000. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $65,000 (40% of the total cost of the event). Chung Wah has received cash sponsorship of $20,000 from the Office of Multicultural Interests for the event and is seeking sponsorship from Lotterywest and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority. The event was held for the first time in 2012 when the city provided cash sponsorship of $40,000. In 2013 the City provided cash sponsorship of $50,000 for the event and in 2014, $60,000. After the 2014 event, organisers were informed that they should not expect continued increases of this level annually. City fees and charges for the event are estimated at $15,141.30. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Swan Festival of Lights $30,000 2013 Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2015 (requested) $65,000 (recommended) $60,000

Attendance 35,000

Subsidy $0.86

60,000

$1.08 $1.00

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives: 

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to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city, with an estimated 60,000 attendees. The event will create vibrancy in the city and increase economic investment in surrounding businesses. As a high profile cultural festival with high attendance numbers, the event will position the city as a city of regional significance. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event is held in Lake and James Streets in Northbridge and in the Northbridge Piazza.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will be held exclusively in Northbridge.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for the recommended cash sponsorship of $60,000: the event to be promoted on the Perth City website;   the City of Perth to be acknowledged as the major sponsor of the event during the official opening ceremony of the event;  City of Perth crest to be featured in all printed promotional material including posters, flyers, advertising and the event program;  City of Perth to be acknowledged in all media and promotional speeches in the lead up to and during the event;  acknowledgement of the City of Perth in the January 2015 edition of the Chung Wah magazine;  a full page advertisement for the City of Perth in the March 2015 edition of the Chung Wah Magazine;  City of Perth signage to be displayed at the event;  the City of Perth crest to be displayed on the super screen at the event; and  eighteen invitations for Elected Members and their guests to attend the VIP cocktail reception, the official opening ceremony and the multicultural concert at the event.

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Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers advise that no additional benefits will be provided for the requested cash sponsorship of $65,000.

Comments: The Chinese New Year Fair 2015 will attract up to 60,000 attendees to Northbridge on a Sunday, creating vibrancy and increasing visitation in the city. The event has been well attended since its inception in 2012. Organisers are committed to delivering a similarly successful event in 2015. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $65,000. Cash sponsorship of $60,000 is recommended.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Japan Festival Committee

Event:

Japan Festival

Date and Time:

7 March 2015, 12.00pm to 7.00pm

Location:

Forrest Place

Total Cost of Event:

$33,600

Sponsorship Requested:

$8,400

Sponsorship Recommended:

$8,400

Background on Applicant: The Japan Festival Committee was formed in July 2012 by members of the Japanese Consulate-General and members of the Western Australian Japanese Community. The organisation was formed to deliver the Japan Festival which aims to promote friendship between Japan and Perth through cultural events. The Committee membership is formed of individuals and organisations including the Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre, the Japanese Association of WA, the Japan Club of WA and the Australian Japan Society of WA. Summary of Event: The Japan Festival will be held in Forrest Place on Saturday, 7 March 2015 from 12.00pm to 7.00pm. The event is a Japanese Cultural festival with stalls, live entertainment, displays, games and cultural information. The event will include the following: martial arts demonstrations;   manga costume display;  Japanese food for sale; and  children’s event and activities. From 2007 to 2012 the event was held at the Japan School in Perth, located in North Beach. The event was held in the city for the first time in 2014 and attracted a larger than anticipated audience of over 10,000. Organisers expect an increased attendance of 12,000 at the 2015 event. Organisers are planning to expand the number of stalls for the event as well as ensuring that the water labyrinth is not in operation for the event, allowing more space for attendees. - 45 -

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Funding The total cost of the event is $33,600. The City supported the event with cash sponsorship of $8,400 in 2014. Organisers have again requested cash sponsorship of $8,400 (25% of the total cost of the event). Cash sponsorship of $8,400 is recommended. Organisers have secured corporate sponsorship from some private organisations. Organisers advise that should they be unsuccessful in receiving sponsorship from the City of Perth, the event would continue in a slightly scaled down format. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Songkran Festival 2014 $10,988 Japan Festival 2015 $8,400 (recommended)

Attendance 6,000 12,000

Subsidy $1.83 $0.70

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city and create vibrancy in the city with an estimated 12,000 attendees. The event will increase economic investment in the city, with attendees likely to visit city businesses before or after the event. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event is held in Forrest Place.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend.

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4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will be held exclusively in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for cash sponsorship of $8,400:  the City of Perth crest to appear on all promotional and printed material; the event to be promoted on the Perth City website;   the City of Perth crest to appear on the event website with a hyperlink to the Perth City website; an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event;   the City’s support to be acknowledged in all media and promotions;  VIP invitations for Elected Members to attend the event; and  the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at the event.

Comments: The Japan Festival was a new addition to the City in 2014 and was highly successful with a large attendance. Organisers expect an attendance of approximately 12,000 at the event. The event will increase visitation to the city and create vibrancy in the city. It is also likely to increase economic investment in the city. Cash sponsorship of $8,400 is recommended.

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EVENTS Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Perth International Jazz Festival Inc.

Event:

Perth International Jazz Festival

Date and Time:

29 to 31 May 2015

Location: Total Cost of Event:

Perth Cultural Centre, Forrest Place, Northbridge Piazza, Brookfield Place $400,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$20,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$15,000

Background on Applicant: Perth International Jazz Festival Inc. (PIJF) is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation founded in 2012. The mission of PIJF is to promote Western Australian grown and developed jazz performers. The organisation was primarily established to organise and administer an annual jazz and related music festival in and around Perth. 2015 will be the third event for the organisation, with the inaugural Perth International Jazz Festival held in 2013. Summary of Event: The Perth International Jazz Festival is to be held from Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May 2015. The Festival will feature performances as both ticketed and free events in various venues over the course of the three days. The event was initially founded as an extension of the Ellington Jazz Club by its owner Graham Wood. Organisers plan to continue the event annually with a view to it becoming one of Australia’s most acclaimed Jazz Festivals. The Perth International Jazz Festival will include performances in various venues throughout the City of Perth. Performers will include local and international jazz acts. Organisers are seeking cash sponsorship from the city for a series of free concerts. Free concerts are to be held in the following locations:    

Perth Cultural Centre; Forrest Place; Northbridge Piazza; and Brookfield Place.

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SCHEDULE 18 supported the component in the Perth Cultural Centre in 2013 and 2014 and is expected to continue to do so in 2015. In assessing this application, the free stages at the Northbridge Piazza and Forrest Place were therefore the only components considered. These free concerts are to be held on Saturday 30 May 2015. The 2013 event featured three ticketed venues and four free stages with an attendance of 13,445. The 2014 event program featured 48 events across 14 venues, including a performance by Kate Ceberano at Perth Concert Hall. The total attendance for this event was 17,900. The 2014 event included a focus on several local musicians who trained or were educated in Perth and now have successful careers overseas. Organisers anticipate an overall attendance of 18,000 at the 2015 event. Funding The total cost of the event is $400,000. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $20,000 (5% of the total event cost). Cash sponsorship of $15,000 (4%) is recommended. Organisers are also seeking funding from corporate sponsors and funding bodies. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Swan Festival Of Lights $30,000 2013 Perth International Jazz Festival 2015 (requested) $20,000 (recommended) $15,000

Attendance 25,000

Subsidy $1.20

18,000

$1.11 $0.83

Eligibility for Sponsorship Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

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The Festival will increase visitation to the city and the free concert series will attract audiences and create vibrancy ion the city. The event will increase economic investment in the city with attendees likely to visit local businesses throughout the Festival. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. Free concerts will be held in Forrest Place, the Northbridge Piazza and the Cultural Centre.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The concerts will be free to the public to attend. The festival will also include a range of ticketed events. Organisers advise that costs for ticketed events are kept to a conservative level to keep the event accessible for all.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The Perth International Jazz Festival will be held exclusively in the City of Perth.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for the recommended cash sponsorship of $15,000:  the event to be promoted on the Perth City website; City of Perth to be acknowledged as a major sponsor for the event;   City of Perth crest to be included on all promotional material;  City of Perth to be acknowledged on the event website;  an opportunity for the city to display signage at the event;  VIP invitations for Elected Members to associated festival functions; and  the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at an official Festival function.

6.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers will provide the following additional benefits for the requested cash sponsorship of $20,000:  corporate hospitality opportunities for City of Perth representatives for ticketed Festival events; and  Increased promotional opportunities for the City of Perth over the course of the Festival.

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Comments: The Perth International Jazz Festival will create vibrancy in the city and increase visitation to the city. The event is likely to increase economic investment in the city, with attendees visiting surrounding businesses. Cash sponsorship of $15,000 is recommended for the 2015 event, to support the free festival stages in the Northbridge Piazza and Forrest Place.

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Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Western Australian Medieval Alliance Inc.

Event:

Perth Medieval Fayre

Date and Time:

16 May 2015, 10.00am to 9.00pm

Location:

Supreme Court Gardens

Total Cost of Event:

$47,200

Sponsorship Requested:

$32,980

Sponsorship Recommended:

$10,000

Background on Applicant: The WA Medieval Alliance Inc. (WAMA) provides a forum for all medieval societies, affiliated and interested parties within WA who have an interest in medieval society. WAMA has presented the Perth Medieval Fayre since 2006. Summary of Event: Perth Medieval Fayre will be held on Saturday 16 May 2015 from 10.00am to 9.00pm in Supreme Court Gardens. The event is a one day fair designed to showcase and promote traditional medieval history and way of living. The event is aimed at families, is run largely by volunteers and is ticketed to cover associated costs. Ticket costs for the 2014 event were as follows:    

Adults $10 Concession $5 Family $25 Children under 13 free

Organisers expect that ticket costs for the 2015 event will be similar. Those who dress in medieval style are also entitled to $5 entry to the event. The event consists of a village of stalls selling products such as armour, pottery, wood carvings, medieval clothing and jewellery. Demonstrations are held in authentic medieval practices such as embroidery, wool spinning, leather stamping and wood burning. The public are invited to join in and experience things in a hands-on way. Not for profit groups such as the herb society and lace-makers guild are allocated free space to showcase their products and skills. The event also has food and drink stalls and other themed entertainment stalls. Vendors are expected to dress in costume in line with the events theme.

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Children’s entertainment includes pony rides, an animal farm, interactive story telling, face painters and art workshops. There is also an area where children can try small scale catapults, safe archery and other medieval games and pastimes. Prizes are awarded throughout the day for the best children’s costumes. Entertainment caters for all ages and includes jugglers, Morris men, an international court jester, a horse and cart ride and clairvoyants. Entertainment continues into the evening with acts such as fire twirling, drumming and circus programs. The highlight of the entertainment will be the real sword fighting in the ‘eric’ with various styles from 6 different medieval groups. The 2014 event had an estimated attendance7,000 of Event organisers estimate an attendance of 10,000 at the event. Funding The total cost of the event is $47,200 (excluding GST). Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $30,000 (70% of the total event costs). Should event organisers receive cash sponsorship at this level, they will be able to offer the event as a free to the public event. If WAMA do not receive this level of cash sponsorship, they will be unable to offer the event to the public free of charge and will have to charge tickets as detailed above. Organisers plan to seek financial support from other funding bodies for the 2014 event; however no other funding is confirmed to date. The below table shows the City’s previous support for the event: Year 2007 2008 2010 2013 2014

Amount $8,000 $6,266 $1,790 $2,000 $5,720

Cash sponsorship of $10,000 is recommended. This recommended increase in the level of sponsorship is based on anticipated attendance numbers for the event, and sponsorship provided for events of a similar scale. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Claisebrook Carnivale and $20,560 Duck Derby 2014 Perth Medieval Fayre 2015 (requested) $30,000 (recommended) $10,000 - 53 -

Attendance 10,000

Subsidy $2.06

10,000

$3.00 $1.00

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Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city and create vibrancy in the city. The event may increase economic investment in the city with attendees visiting city businesses before and after the event. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Supreme Court Gardens

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is ticketed. Organisers are unable to provide the event as a free event unless they attract a key funding partner to cover costs.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will be held exclusively in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for cash sponsorship of $10,000:    

the event to be promoted on the Perth City website; City of Perth to be acknowledged in all radio and television promotion; City of Perth crest to be included on all printed promotional material and event signage; City of Perth crest to feature on the event website with a hyperlink to the Perth City website;

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City of Perth to have an opportunity to display signage at the event; Elected Members to be invited to attend the event; the Lord Mayor or representative to be invited to speak at the event. the City of Perth logo to appear on all event signage, flyers and bus advertising.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers will provide the following additional benefits for the requested cash sponsorship of $30,000:naming rights to the event as the City of Perth Medieval Fayre. 

Comments: Whilst organisers are unable to offer the event as free of charge for cash sponsorship of $10,000, they will maintain low ticket prices to endeavour to make the event accessible to all. The event is held exclusively in the City and will create vibrancy in Supreme Court Gardens. The event may increase economic benefit in the City. Cash sponsorship of $10,000 is recommended based on the estimated attendance at the event and the level of sponsorship provided for events of a similar scale.

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Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Mark Posa

Event:

Light Projections

Date and Time:

8 – 10 May 2015

Location:

Forrest Place

Total Cost of Event:

$250,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$50,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

Decline

Background on Applicant: Mark Posa is a Creative Director/ Performer, operating as a consultant and project partner with Venue Technical Services. Summary of Event: Mark Posa is part of a collaborative group proposing to hold a series of free 15 minute mixed media performances in Forrest Place, over three nights in May 2015. The proposed performance is a combination of mixed media visual elements and effects, set to an original score with a moving sound scape delivered through a uniquely custom made surround sound system. The mixed media elements proposed as part of this performance include:  3D projection mapping and animation of the GPO building in Forrest Place;  laser/light projection;  artistic subliminal lighting;  multi-channel surround sound for the movement of sound around the audience space; and  originally composed and produced music and sound effects. The event organiser believes that the event will attract people to the city, assist in promoting the city as a tourist destination, and increase traffic for city retailers. Organisers advise that they expect an attendance of up to 12,000 at the event.. Organisers have been granted permission by the building estate agent to project on the GPO Building subject to the consent of the existing tenants. They have not yet contracted a projection team for the event; however they are in discussions with both Electric Canvas and Illuminart. - 56 -

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Funding The total cost of the event is $250,000. The organiser has requested cash sponsorship of $50,000 (20% of the total cost of the event). The applicant has sought the balance of the event cost from Lotterywest and Healthway, and advises that they are unsure if the event would go ahead without the support of the City. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Elements 2013 $14,340 Light Projections $50,000 (requested)

Attendance 4,000 12,000

Subsidy $3.59 $4.17

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:    

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The applicant believes that the event will increase visitation and economic investment in the city. However, apart from the Friday night audience already present for the late night shopping, it is unlikely that the event will attract great numbers to the City centre on a Saturday and Sunday evening when traders are no longer open. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Forrest Place

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event will be free to the public to attend.

4.

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5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for cash sponsorship of $50,000:  the event to be listed on the Perth City website;  the City of Perth crest to appear on all promotional material;  VIP invitations for Elected Members to attend the event; and a possibility of naming rights for the event. 

Comments: The Light Projection event is still in planning stages and as such some components are unable to be confirmed. This makes the application difficult to assess and raises questions about the potential of the organisers to deliver the event. The event relies on sponsorship and funding for the entire cost of the event, and a light projection company has not yet been secured. The event is unlikely to attract significant numbers to the city centre on a weekend after retail trading hours, and is unlikely to increase economic benefit in the city as the event is held in the city away from the majority of restaurants, and when retailers are closed. Organisers offer few benefits for the high level of sponsorship requested. The event scored low in the assessment process and it is recommended that cash sponsorship is declined for this event.

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Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form

Date and Time:

Buddha’s Light International Association of WA Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural festival 18 – 19 April 2015, 11am to 8.00pm

Location:

Langley Park

Total Cost of Event:

$150,000

Sponsorship Requested:

$50,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

$39,000

Applicant: Event:

Background on Applicant: Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) was founded and established in 1991. BLIA Western Australia (BLIAWA) is one of the over 180 chapters of this International organisation which has in excess of a million members spread across the world. Its mission is to benefit all beings and relieve their sufferings with the compassionate teachings of the Buddha, bringing loving kindness to all. BLIAWA works closely with the International Buddhist Association of WA (IBAWA). Event Background The Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural festival has been held since 1998. The event was held at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Maylands until 2003. In 2004 the event organisers relocated the festival to Supreme Court Gardens where it was held until 2011. In 2012 the event returned to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple in an effort to minimise event costs. The City of Bayswater supported the event during this time. Organisers have received strong feedback that the event was well received in the City of Perth and supporters have expressed a desire to see the event return there. Summary of Event: The Buddha’s Birthday Festival will be held in Langley Park from Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 April 2015, from 11.00am to 8.00pm. The event is a community celebration promoting peace between people from different backgrounds. The Festival’s objective is to celebrate the birthday of Buddha and to promote peace and harmony throughout the world. All activities are non-political and emphasise family values, friendship and compassion. The event is free to the public and alcohol-free. Celebrations include religious ceremonies, cultural dances, displays and a vegetarian food fair held over the two days. - 59 -

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The planned program for 2015 includes: a range of food, community and cultural stalls; multicultural performances in music and dance;   multicultural art and craft demonstrations;  a Buddhist purification ceremony;  fireworks; and  a light offering ceremony. The event is attended by civic and community leaders and religious leaders from various faiths including Christian, Muslim and Baha’i. Event organisers invite representatives from state and local government, community groups and the corporate sector. Similar events are held in Sydney and Melbourne. The event was last held in the city in 2011 when it generated an attendance of 50,000 over the two days of the event. Organisers anticipate with the move back to the city, the event will attract approximately 30,000 people. Organisers advise that the event will attract approximately 200 interstate and 500 international attendees. Organisers plan to promote the event through media advertising, press releases, social media and flyer distribution at the Chinese New Year event. Funding The total cost of the event is $150,000. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $50,000 (33% of the total event cost). The following table shows the City’s previous support for the event. Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 (requested) (recommended)

Amount $6,200 $8,000 $20,500 $22,177 $21,498 $23,000 $20,000 $20,800 $50,000 $39,000

Attendance 18,000 18,000 20,000 22,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 50,000 30,000

Organisers have advised that they need a minimum sponsorship of $39,000 from the City to ensure that the event returns to Langley Park and advise that should they be unsuccessful in receiving this amount of sponsorship, the event would most likely have to continue at the temple in Maylands. Organisers have received funding from the Office of Multicultural Interests for the event.

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Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Swan Festival of Lights $30,000 2014 Buddha Birthday and Multicultural Festival (requested) $50,000 (recommended) $39,000

Attendance 35,000

Subsidy $0.86

30,000

$1.67 $1.30

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application (Event): 2.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:

   

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city. The event will increase visitation to the city and will create vibrancy in the city. The event will attract an estimated 700 attendees from interstate and overseas who are likely to contribute to economic spend in the city. The event will assist in positioning the city as a city of regional significance.

2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Langley Park.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to attend.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. Organisers advise that should they receive cash sponsorship of $39,000 or above, the event will be held in the City. Organisers would be unable to hold the event in the city should they receive sponsorship of less than this amount.

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Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for cash sponsorship of $39,000:  the event to be listed on the Perth City website; the City of Perth crest to appear on all electronic and print  promotional material;  an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; Elected Members to be invited to attend the event;   the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to speak at the event.

6.

Additional benefits to be provided: Organisers will provide the following additional benefits for the requested cash sponsorship of $50,000:  the City to be acknowledged as an event partner in all event promotion and publicity;  the support of the City of Perth to be acknowledged in social media; the Lord Mayor to be invited to appear in a promotional video for  the event;  an opportunity for the City to hold a stall at the event;  the Festival theme to incorporate the City’s “Get to Know Me” brand.

Comments: The Buddha Birthday Festival is a major cultural celebration and is returning to the city based on feedback from supporters. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $50,000 and advise that they need sponsorship from the City at a minimum level of $39,000 to ensure that the event can return to the city. The event will increase visitation to the City, create vibrancy in the city and increase economic investment in the city. Cash sponsorship of $39,000 is recommended in order to secure this high profile event for to the city.

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SCHEDULE 18

Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Thai-Australia Association of WA Inc.

Event:

Songkran Festival Perth

Date and Time:

12 April 2015, 11.00am to 4.00pm

Location:

Russell Square

Total Cost of Event:

$32,123

Sponsorship Requested:

$11,758.50

Sponsorship Recommended:

$11,760

Background on Applicant: The Thai-Australian Association of WA Inc. (TAAWA) was established in 1980 to foster cultural understanding between Thailand and Western Australia. The Association is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation and has no political or religious affiliations. TAAWA has previously organised the Loy Krathong Festival at Ozone Reserve, and Songkran in April 2013 and 2014. Songkran is the Thai New Year celebration and is associated with water, which is a symbol of purification. In Thailand, people take to the streets with water pistols and buckets of water to throw at each other and passers-by. Summary of Event: Songkran Festival Perth 2015 is to be held on Sunday, 12 April 2015 from 11.00am to 4.00pm in Russell Square. The event is an annual festival to celebrate the traditional Thai New Year and is family friendly. The event format will include stalls, rides and entertainment as well the following elements: a water blessing ceremony;  traditional singing;   Thai classical dance performances;  Muay Thai (Thai boxing);  musical, dance and spoken recitals by students from the Thai Language and Culture School;  the Miss Songkran Beauty Pageant. The opening ceremony will feature the symbolic release of balloons to welcome the New Year. The event area is split into four distinct areas; an area for stage performances, a food and product hall, children’s amusement area and a picnic area, - 63 -

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The Songkran Festival was first held in April 2013 and attracted 5,000 people over the course of the event. The City did not provide sponsorship for the event. The event was held again in April 2014 with the City providing cash sponsorship of $10,988.46 and an attendance of over 5,000. Organisers advise that the sponsorship of the City last year assisted them greatly with improving the quality and scale of the event. The event formed part of the Eat Drink Perth campaign and organisers advise that the publicity received from this campaign increased attendance to their event. Organisers believe that the support of the City assisted them in securing other sponsors, and gave them the chance to hire a larger stage and increase the number of stall holders at the event. TAAWA are committed to working with the City’s Approvals and Environmental Health Officers to deliver the event. Funding The City supported the event with cash sponsorship of $10,988.46 in 2014. The total cost of the 2015 event is $32,123. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $11,758.50 (37% of the total cost of the event). Cash sponsorship at the rounded-up level of $11,760 is recommended. The event is supported by the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra, PTTEP Australasia and other local businesses. Organisers advise that should they be unsuccessful in securing sponsorship from the City, the event will still continue. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Japan Festival Perth 2014 $8,400 Songkran Festival Perth 2015 (recommended) $11,760

Attendance 10,100

Subsidy $0.83

5,000

$2.35

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

Satisfied Yes Yes

Assessment of Application: 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:   

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; and - 64 -

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to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city.

The event will increase visitation to the city with an estimated 5,000 people attending the event in Northbridge. The event will create vibrancy in Northbridge and increase economic investment in the surrounding businesses. 2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Russell Square.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event will be free to the public to attend.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will be held exclusively in Northbridge.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City: Organisers will provide the following benefits for cash sponsorship at the recommended level of $11,760:the event to be promoted on the Perth City website;   the City of Perth crest to appear on all promotional material;  an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; the City to be acknowledged as the Major Sponsor for the event;   the City’s support to be promoted through PA announcements at the event; and  the Lord Mayor, or representative, to be invited to attend the event.

Comments: The Songkran Festival Perth was a new addition to the city in 2013. Over the last two years the event has attracted a large number of attendees, increasing visitation in the city and creating vibrancy in Northbridge. The event is likely to provide economic benefit in the city with attendees visiting surrounding businesses.

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Event Sponsorship Evaluation Form Applicant:

Rotary Club of West Perth

Event:

International Great Waiters Race

Date and Time:

12 April 2015

Location:

Victoria Gardens

Total Cost of Event:

$110,500

Sponsorship Requested:

$20,000

Sponsorship Recommended:

Decline

Background on Applicant: Rotary is an organisation that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belonging to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries. The Rotary Club of West Perth has been involved in various charitable and fundraising initiatives such as an indigenous football scholarship and the Rotary Club of West Perth Magic Show. The purpose of the organisation is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Summary of Event: The International Great Waiters Race is to be held in Victoria Gardens on 12 April 2015 from 11.00am to 4.00pm. The event is an international race event which has been held in Europe for over 100 years. Waiters and waitresses walk a course of 850 metres carrying a tray with a glass and bottled beverages, following international walking rules. The event is a test of skill and speed, and operates as a fundraising event. The event is held as a series of heats of ten waiters, followed by a semi-final and then final race. The event will also include an International Food village at the course finish line. The food village will feature wine tasting, gourmet food producers, international foods and a dedicated children’s play area with activities such as a bouncy castle and face painting. The day will also include a charity golf ball drop where participants can purchase a ticket to a golf ball which will be dropped from a helicopter onto a golf green. The ball which finishes closest to the hole will win a prize. The event is now held in over 50 countries and in Australia is held in Sydney, and Perth. The event was first held in Perth in 2014. - 66 -

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2014 Event The inaugural event was held in April 2014 during the City’s Eat Drink Perth campaign and organisers advise that the attendance at this event was 600. Golf ball sales for the event were lower than anticipated with sales of 1,200 out of the available 3,000 sold. The helicopter discharge chute experienced problems with the chute tangling and therefore all balls did not fall at the event. Organisers used a back-up raffle barrel for the draw. The event attracted 62 waiters, with 20 of these competing as individuals and 42 of these competing in teams. One entrant travelled from Margaret River to compete in the event. Race participants were competing for a $2,500 travel voucher to enable them to fly to Paris to compete in the International event. Organisers anticipate an attendance of 5,000 at the 2015 event; this would represent a significant increase in attendance. Organisers have plans to improve on the shortfalls of the 2014 event including additional children’s entertainment and food vendors at the food village, earlier sales of raffle tickets/ golf balls, increased media and promotion and wider promotion of the event to potential participants. Funding The total cost of the event is $110,500. Organisers have requested cash sponsorship of $20,000 for the event. Organisers are also seeking financial support for the event from Lotterywest and advise that there are sufficient funds in the Rotary Club of West Perth to run the event should they be unsuccessful in securing sponsorship from the City. The City has not previously supported the event; however it was promoted under the City’s Eat Drink campaign in 2014. Event Sponsorship Comparison Year / Event Amount Claisebrook Carnivale and $20,560 Duck Derby 2014 International Great Waiters $20,000 Race 2015 (requested)

Attendance 10,000

Subsidy $2.06

5,000

$4.00

Eligibility for Sponsorship: Criterion The total value of the event exceeds the sponsorship requested. The event takes place within a public space in the City.

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Satisfied Yes Yes

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Assessment of Application: 1.

Contributes towards the achievement of one or more of the City’s marketing objectives:

   

to position the city as a city of regional and international significance; to increase visitation to the city; to increase economic investment in the city; to create a vibrant, energetic 24 hour city. The event will create vibrancy in the city and will provide a small increase in visitation to Claisebrook Cove but is unlikely to increase economic investment in the city and will not position the city as a city of regional or international significance.

2.

Encourages use of public spaces. The event will be held in Victoria Gardens and Claisebrook Cove.

3.

Preference will be given to events which provide free attendance. The event is free to the public to attend. There is a cost for waiters and restaurants to participate in the event.

4.

Preference will be given to events which will be held exclusively in the city. The event will be held exclusively in the city.

5.

Benefits to be provided to the City:    

the event to be promoted on the Perth City website; the City of Perth to be included on all promotional material at the event; an opportunity for the City to display signage at the event; a VIP invitation for the Lord Mayor to attend the event.

Comments: The International Great Waiters Race is a community fundraising event. It is expected to attract a fairly small attendance to Victoria Gardens. The event will not greatly increase visitation to the city or increase economic investment in the city and will not position the city as a city of regional and international significance. Organisers do not need cash sponsorship from the city in order for the event to proceed. It is recommended that cash sponsorship is declined for this event.

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SCHEDULE 19 FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENT FOR THE THREE MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 REPORT OF VARIANCES TO BUDGET This report compares performance for the three months to 30 September 2014 with the annual budget approved by Council on 25 June 2014.

Operating Revenue 

Parking fees ($992,000) continued to run below budget during the period, and will be revised in the October budget review. Undercover car parks were ($510,000) down, Kerbside parking ($368,000) and Open Air car parks ($114,000) below budget, with lower overall level of patronage experienced. Patronage has been impacted by the higher State Government parking levy. Major car parks affected include Perth Convention Centre (122,000), with fewer events, Elder Street ($57,000) and Citiplace ($71,000).



Fines and costs are running ($92,000) below budget in line with lower parking revenue.



Investment income is $198,000 above budget for the overall period mainly due to positive cash flows offsetting continued lower fixed interest returns and a negative result from the balanced fund in September.



Rubbish Collections were ($119,000) lower than budget following adjustments for properties using alternative providers.



Recurrent grants received were $90,000 above budget for local roads and Local Government assistance.



Other revenue was $519,000 above budget mainly in Rate Instalment fees, $178,000 due to phasing differences in the budget, environmental and health fees $84,000, planning fees $210,000, and other parking services $74,000.

Operating Expenditure 

Employee costs were $1.15 million below budget with staff recruitment $72,000, overtime $86,000, staff and corporate training $75,000, and timing of filling vacant positions giving rise to savings generally across the organisation.



Materials and contracts were under budget by $1.8 million with the main areas being infrastructure contractors $476,000, other professional fees $355,000, consultancy $397,000, property maintenance $253,000 and a range of other areas such as advertising promotions, rental and outgoings, security services, and assets not capitalised.

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SCHEDULE 19 FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENT FOR THE THREE MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 REPORT OF VARIANCES TO BUDGET 

Depreciation and amortisation is running at $1.6 million below the budget and is dependent upon the uptake of assets after completion of capital projects, plus take up of the revaluation of infrastructure in process.



Loss on disposal of assets was $268,000 behind the budget with much of the capitalisation and write off of asset replacements still to be progressed.



Other expenditure was $105,000 below budget mainly in the area of travel expenses $90,000.

Investing Activities 

Capital expenditure is behind the budget program by $9.6 million, with a number of large projects currently being progressed, including the Perth City Library and Public Plaza, Council House Chillers, drainage at Kings Park and Mounts Bay Road, Lighting for St Georges Terrace (William to King Streets) and the Two-Way Conversion of Barrack Street.



Transfers to Reserves were in line with budget.

Financing Activities 

Transfers from Reserves are running marginally below budget.



Funding from carry forwards is lower than the budget as a result of lower capital works.



Capital Grants are higher than budget after the earlier receipt of Road Grants.

Amounts sourced from Rates 

Rates revenue raised is running close to the budget.

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SCHEDULE 19 CITY OF PERTH FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENT - for the period ended 30 September 2014

Proceeds from Operating Activities Operating Revenue Nature of Income Parking Fees Fines and Costs Investment Income and Interest Community Service Fees Rubbish Collection Rentals and Hire Charges Recurrent Grants Contributions, Donations and Reimbursements Other Income Less: Operating Expenditure Nature of Expenditure Employee Costs Materials and Contracts Utilities Insurance Expenditure Depreciation and Amortisation Interest Expenses Expense Provisions Loss on Disposal of Assets Other Expenditure Add back Depreciation (Loss) / Profit on Disposals

Net Surplus/(Deficit) from Operations Investing Activities Capital Expenditure Repayment of Borrowings Transfers to Reserves

Financing Activities Transfer from Reserves Carry Forwards Proceeds from Borrowings Proceeds from Disposal of Assets/Investments Distribution from TPRC Capital Grants

Net Surplus/(Deficit) before Rates Add: Opening Funds Less: Closing Funds Amount Sourced from Rates

Net Cash on Hand Cash On Hand Money Market Investments Overdraft

Budget 2014/15 $

Budget YTD 30-Sep-14 $

Actual YTD 30-Sep-14 $

Variance YTD 30-Sep-14 $

78,528,324 9,552,550 5,487,586 1,500,430 6,140,750 5,200,161 1,857,558 518,722 5,415,017 114,201,098

19,835,306 2,495,952 1,373,397 382,602 6,109,498 1,353,277 169,455 104,766 1,540,497 33,364,750

18,843,003 2,404,246 1,571,566 376,389 5,990,565 1,392,887 259,260 94,927 2,059,990 32,992,833

64,501,116 49,484,905 2,995,573 1,179,533 34,536,990 1,640,018 992,713 1,032,366 21,827,249 178,190,463 (34,536,990) (1,032,366) 142,621,107

16,275,453 10,867,896 804,585 300,469 8,634,247 410,902 255,039 258,092 5,442,464 43,249,147 (8,634,247) (258,092) 34,356,808

15,123,686 9,038,898 712,997 300,752 7,022,880 402,334 240,642 (10,059) 5,336,997 38,169,126 (7,022,880) 10,059 31,156,305

(28,420,009)

(992,058)

(67,973,162) (6,128,375) (21,748,677) (95,850,214)

(19,885,554) (1,916,762) (1,096,372) (22,898,688)

(10,247,484) (1,916,762) (745,492) (12,909,738)

9,638,070 350,880 9,988,950

29,721,214 15,685,285 1,032,988 1,139,000 1,667,000 1,820,895 51,066,382

12,491,374 6,590,784 287,090 239,385 19,608,634

11,937,613 1,564,679 283,765 532,194 14,318,251

(553,761) (5,026,105) (3,325) 292,809 (5,290,383)

(73,203,841)

(4,282,111)

(2,486,664)

(2,486,664)

7,807,830

10,294,494

68,752,030

86,498,681

17,746,651

546,418 76,236,923

75,520,805 58,527,863

1,836,528

3,245,041

(992,304) (91,706) 198,170 (6,213) (118,933) 39,610 89,805 (9,838) 519,493 (371,917)

1,151,767 1,828,998 91,588 (283) 1,611,368 8,568 14,397 268,151 105,467 5,080,021 (1,611,368) (268,151) 3,200,502 2,828,585

7,527,152

75,445,810 58,491,248

(74,995)

449,446 5,862,939 6,312,385

1,672,388 137,814,544

Funds on Hand

2,229,850 95,987,160 98,217,010

139,486,931

2,121,833 143,677,483 145,799,316

Analysis of Funds on Hand Reserves Provisions Carry forwards General Funds

74,294,309 11,372,872 12,549,829

68,103,117 11,158,807 16,136,431 44,088,576

63,639,656 10,571,582 14,603,105 56,984,973

(4,463,461) (587,225) (1,533,326) 12,896,397

Funds on Hand

98,217,010

139,486,931

145,799,316

6,312,385

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CITY OF PERTH SCHEDULE 19 1.833333333

CURRENT POSITION AS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

30-September-2014

Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Deposits and Prepayments Money Market Investments - Municipal Funds Money Market Investments - Restricted Funds Trade and Other Receivables Work in Progress Inventories Total Current Assets

2014/15 Budget $ 2,229,850 1,633,768 21,692,851 74,294,309 10,141,154 400,250 1,183,061 111,575,243

2014/15 Budget YTD $ 1,672,388 11,517,490 69,711,427 68,103,117 31,263,492 1,402,025 1,035,443 184,705,381

2014/15 Actual YTD $ 2,121,833 12,879,546 80,037,827 63,639,656 35,339,313 1,577,108 1,090,359 196,685,642

2014/15 Variance $ 449,446 1,362,056 10,326,400 - 4,463,460.58 4,075,821 175,083 54,916 11,980,261

25,074,419 11,372,872 287,225 6,441,707 43,176,223

31,368,012 10,871,582 287,225 5,191,882 47,718,701

29,879,010 10,571,582 287,225 5,191,882 45,929,699

(1,489,002) (300,000) 1,789,002

Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables Employee Entitlements Provisions Borrowings Total Current Liabilities Working Capital Position Brought Forward

$

$ 136,986,680

(74,294,309) 6,441,707

Deduct Restricted Cash Holdings Deduct Unspent Borrowings Deduct Restricted Capital Grants Add Current Borrowings Current Funds Position Brought Forward

68,399,020

$

546,418 16,992,942

$

(68,103,117) (4,840,915) (482,500) 5,191,882 $

68,752,030

150,755,943

(63,639,656) (5,372,451) (437,037) 5,191,882 $

86,498,681 16,954,562

-

$ 13,769,263

4,463,460.58 (531,536) 45,463 $ 17,746,651

SCHEDULE 19 EXPLANATORY NOTES – FINANCIAL ACTIVITY STATEMENT BACKGROUND • •

Regulation 34 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 was amended effective from 1 July 2005. The amendment prescribes a monthly Financial Activity Statement (FAS) reporting the sources and application of funds, as set out in the Rate Setting Statement which is included in the Annual Budget.

PURPOSE • •

The FAS reports the actual financial performance of the City in relation to its adopted budget, which has been structured on financial viability and sustainability principles. The FAS is intended to act as a guide to Council of the impact of financial activities and the reasons for major variances to the annual budget estimates.

PRESENTATION •

• •





Regulation 34 prescribes the minimum detail to be included in the FAS. These are listed below. - Annual Budget estimates, and approved revisions to these, are to be included for comparison purposes. - Actual amounts of income and expenditure to the end of the month of the FAS. - Material variances between the comparable amounts and commentary on reasons for these. - The net current assets at the end of the month to which the FAS relates. An explanation of the composition of the net current assets at the end of the month to which the FAS relates; less committed and restricted assets. Councils are given the option of adopting a format which is considered most appropriate to their needs. These options are listed below. - According to nature and type classification, - by program, or - by business unit. It is recommended that while the information presented by cost objects (programs and activities) or by cost centres (business units) are useful for expense allocation and cost centre accountability purposes, they are less informative and difficult to comprehend in matters of disclosure and less effective in cost management and control. The FAS has therefore been presented in the format using nature and type classification as the most meaningful disclosure to the Council and public.

FORMAT • • • • • • • • • • •

The FAS is formatted to align with the Rate Setting Statement. The first part deals with operating income and expenditure, excluding rate revenue. The next classification is the amount spent on capital expenditure and debt repayments. The classification ‘Financing Activities’ provides a statement of sources of funds other than from operating or rates revenue, which are usually associated with capital expenditure. Attached to the FAS is a statement of ‘Net Current Assets’ for the budget and actual expenditure to the end of the month to which the FAS relates. Opening and closing funds represent the balance of ‘Net Current Assets’, not including any funds which are committed or restricted. “Committed assets” means revenue unspent but set aside under the annual budget for a specific purpose. “Restricted assets” means those assets the uses of which are restricted, wholly or partially, by regulations or other externally imposed requirements”, e.g. reserves set aside for specific purposes. To avoid duplication in calculating ‘Closing Funds on hand’, certain balances, such as provisions and borrowings, are also deducted. The total Closing Funds on hand are to be taken into account when calculating the amount to be raised by rates each year. The classification “Net Cash on Hand” represents the balances of funds held in cash or invested and the analysis into those funds reserved, carried forward or remaining unspent at the end of the month to which the FAS relates.

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CITY OF PERTH FAS GRAPHS

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CONTENTS Section 1 2 3 4 5

Description Contents Financial Activity Statement Cash Summary Operating Statement Summary Statement of Financial Position Ratio Analysis

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SCHEDULE 19 Financial Activity Statement Sep-14 Budget to Actual YTD Operating Revenue 90,000,000 80,000,000

Year To Date Sep-14

Annual Proceeds from Operating Activities

Budget Revised 2014/15 $000s Budget $000s

Actual $000s

70,000,000 60,000,000

Variance $000s

50,000,000

40,000,000

Operating Revenue

114,201

33,365

32,993

-372

Less: Operating Expenditure

178,190

43,249

38,169

5,080

30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 -

Add back Depreciation (Loss)/Profit on Disposals

Net Surplus/(Deficit) from Operations

-34,537

-8,634

-7,023

-1,611

-1,032

-258

10

-268

-28,420

-992

1,837

2,829

-67,973

-19,886

-10,247

9,639

-6,128

-1,917

-1,917

0

-21,749

-1,096

-745

351

2014/15

30-Sep-14

Budget Parking Fees Investment Income and Interest Rubbish Collection Recurrent Grants Other Income

Actual YTD Fines and Costs Community Service Fees Rentals and Hire Charges Contributions, Donations and Reimbursements

Investing Activities Capital Expenditure Repayment of Borrowings Transfers to Reserves

Sep-14 Budget to Actual YTD Operating Expenditure 70,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000

Financing Activities

40,000,000

Transfers from Reserves

29,721

12,491

11,938

-553

Carry Forwards

15,685

6,591

1,565

-5,026

Proceeds from Borrowings

1,033

0

0

0

Proceeds from Disposal of Assets

1,139

287

284

-3

Distribution from TPRC

1,667

0

0

0

Capital Grants

1,821

239

532

293

-73,204

-4,283

3,247

7,530

30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 -

2014/15 Budget

Net Surplus/(Deficit) before Rates Add: Opening Funds Less: Closing Funds Amount Sourced from Rates

-2,487

-2,487

7,808

10,295

546

68,752

86,499

17,747

76,237

75,522

75,444

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30-Sep-14 Actual YTD

Employee Costs

Materials and Contracts

Utilities

Insurance Expenditure

Depreciation and Amortisation

Interest Expenses

Expense Provisions

Loss on Disposal of Assets

Other Expenditure

SCHEDULE 19 Cash SUMMARY CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Cash Flows from Operating Activities $'000s

Budget $'000s

YTD Actual $'000s

2014/2015

Sep-14

Rates Fees and Charges

187,895

83,277

-137,802

-34,074

Net Cash Inflow/Outflow from Operating Activities

50,093

49,203

Employee Costs

Net Cash Inflow/Outflow from Investing Activities

-64,166

-9,935

Materials and Contracts

Net Cash Inflow/Outflow from Financing Activities

-5,095

-1,917

3,678

853

Cash at 1 July 2014

113,707

107,596

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held

-15,490

38,204

98,217

145,800

Receipts from Customers Payments to Suppliers and Creditors

Cash Flows from Government and Other Parties

Interest Receipts Other Receipts

Interest Payments Other Payments

-40,000

Cash at 30 September 2014

-20,000

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

Cash Flows from Investing Activities $'000s Repayment of Borrowings

Monthly Cash Movements to Sep-14 $'000s 200,000.00 Work in Progress (Capital) 150,000.00 100,000.00

Purchase Plant and Mobile Equipment

50,000.00 0.00 Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan-14

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Proceeds from Disposal of Assets

Jun-14 Aug-14 Sep-14

-50,000.00

-12,000

-100,000.00 Cash at End of Period

Net Increase/Decrease

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-10,000

-8,000

-6,000

-4,000

-2,000

0

2,000

SCHEDULE 19 Summary Operating Statement Year To Date

2014/2015 Original Budget $000 Operating Revenue

less Operating Expenses

Revised Budget $000s

Actual $000s

Operating Revenue YTD Sep-14 $'000s Variance $000s

Actual YTD $

190,438

108,886

108,439

-447

-140,982

-33,945

-30,755

3,190

Interest and Investment Income

Revised Budget YTD $

Fees and Charges

Earnings before Interest and Depreciation (EBID)

49,456

74,941

77,684

2,743

less Interest Expense

-1,640

-411

-402

9

-34,537

-8,634

-7,023

1,611

less Depreciation

Rates

Operating Surplus/(Deficit)

13,279

65,896

70,259

4,363

1,821

239

532

293

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

Operating Expenditure YTD Sep-14 $'000s Grants and Contributions- Capital

Actual YTD $

NET OPERATING SURPLUS

15,100

66,135

70,791

4,656

DISPOSAL/WRITE OFF OF ASSETS

-1,032

-258

10

268

1,667

0

0

0

Revaluation of Artworks

0

0

0

0

Initial Recognition of Assets-Artworks

0

0

0

0

Contribution to Perth City Link

0

0

0

0

Contribution of Assets - Infastructure Change in net assets resulting from operations after capital amounts and significant items

0

0

0

0

15,735

65,877

70,801

4,924

Revaluation Investment Properties

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Other Expenses from Ordinary Activities

Revised Budget YTD $

Materials and Contracts

Employee Costs

-

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

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30-Jun-14

Actual $000s

Actual $000s 197

121,790

Total Non Current Assets

1,014

1,010,615

TOTAL ASSETS

1,211

1,132,405

Total Current Liabilities

46

38,013

Total Non Current Liabilities

48

48,555

TOTAL LIABILITIES

94

86,568

1,116,640

1,045,838

Accumulated Surplus

669,284

587,290

Asset Revaluation Reserve

372,942

372,942

74,413

85,606

1,116,640

1,045,838

Total Current Assets

NET ASSETS COMMUNITY EQUITY

Reserves (Cash Backed) TOTAL EQUITY Trade and Other Receivables $15.4 7.8%

Current Assets Sep-14 ($m / % Actuals)

Current Liabilities Sep-14 ($m / % Actuals)

Rates Receivable $20.0 10.2% Employee Benefits $10.6 23.0%

Work in Progress Recoverable Works $1.6 0.8% Investments $143.7 73.2%

Inventories $1.1 0.6%

Trade and Other Payables $29.9 65.0%

Provisions $0.3 0.7%

Cash and Cash Equivalents $2.1 1.1%

Deposits/ Prepayments $12.9 6.3%

Non-Current Assets Sep-14

Loan Liability $5.2 11.3%

Non-Current Liabilities Sep-14

($m / % Actuals)

($m / % Actuals)

Infrastructure $302.4 29.8%

Employee Benefits $2.3 4.8%

Property, Plant and Equipment $647.0 63.9%

Capital Work in Progress $54.5 5.4%

Loan Liability $41.8 87.7%

Investments $9.6 0.9%

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Provisions $3.6 7.5%

SCHEDULE 19 Ratio Analysis Sep-14 Current Ratio (Current Assets minus Restricted Assets/Current Liabilities minus Liabilities associated with Restricted Assets)

2.66

6.00 4.00 2.00 -

Ability to generate working capital to meet our commitments Target is greater than 2.00 Operating Surplus Ratio (Revenue YTD/Operating Surplus YTD)

1.53

6.00 4.50 3.00 1.50 -

Ability to fund capital and exceptional expenditure Target is greater than 1.5 Rate Coverage Ratio (Net Rate Revenue/Operating Revenue)

70.15%

Ability to reduce rates to ratepayers Target is less than 40.00% - The percentage will diminish as the bulk of the rates are raised in July Debt Service Ratio (Interest and principal repayments/Available Operating Revenue)

2.30%

80.00% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00%

15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00%

Ability to service loans including principal and interest Target is less than 10.0% Cash Capacity in Months (Cash < 90 days invest / (Cash Operating Costs divided by 3 months)

2.69

7.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 -1.00

Ability to manage cashflow Target is greater than 2.0 months Gross Debt to Economically Realisable Assets Ratio (Gross Debt / Economically Realisable Assets)

5.17%

10.00%

Ability to retire debt from readily realisable assets

0.00%

Target is greater than 5.0% Gross Debt to Revenue Ratio (Gross Debt / Total Revenue)

43.32%

60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% -20.00%

Ability to service debt out of total revenue Target is less than 60.0%

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“PERTH IS RENOWNED AS AN ACCESSIBLE CITY. IT IS ALIVE WITH URBAN GREEN NETWORKS THAT ARE SAFE AND VIBRANT. AS A GLOBAL CITY, THERE IS A DIVERSE CULTURE THAT ATTRACTS VISITORS. IT PROVIDES CITY LIVING AT ITS BEST. LOCAL AND GLOBAL BUSINESSES THRIVE HERE. PERTH HONOURS ITS PAST, WHILE CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.” ... CITY OF PERTH VISION STATEMENT

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CONTENTS 2

About Perth

3

City Statistics

5

Lord Mayor’s Message

7

CEO’s Message

8

Elected Members

11

Elected Member Meeting Attendance

12

Corporate Governance

13

Council Committees

14

Administrative Structure & Roles

16

Integrated Planning & Reporting Framework

17

Delivering Vision 2029+

20

Financial Highlights

22

Major Projects

23

Leadership

25

Environment & Climate Change

27

Services

29

Built Environment

31

Vibrancy & Vitality

33

Business

35

Transport & Parking

37

Health & Safety

38

Record Keeping Statement

39

Disability Access & Inclusion

40

Donations & Sponsorships

42

Performance Indicators

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THE STATE CAPITAL

HISTORY

CITY CREST

Perth is the dynamic and rapidly growing capital city of the State of Western Australia and is located on the Indian Ocean Rim and within the Asia Pacific region, one of the world’s fastest growing and developing economic zones.

The City of Perth has its origins in 1829 when the Swan River Colony was established by the British Government. The city was named after Perth in Scotland.

The City of Perth crest features the red cross of Saint George on a white background. Two black swans support a crown in copper, gilt and bronze, set on granite from London’s old Waterloo Bridge.

It is one of the country’s fastest growing local government areas and has ranked consistently among the Top 10 most liveable cities in the world, as surveyed by the highly regarded The Economist Intelligence Unit. Most of Western Australia’s 2.5 million people live in the greater metropolitan area of Perth, of which the City of Perth is the nucleus. The city is a centre of government, commerce, culture, education, sports, recreation, shopping and entertainment. It is set between the beautiful Swan River and the 400 hectares of Kings Park. A large proportion of the City’s 8.1 sq km area is public open space. The city has a Mediterranean climate and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in the country.

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Prior to that, the area had for thousands of years been an important meeting place for the indigenous Noongar people who have lived in the south-west region of Western Australia for more than 35,000 years. Perth formally attained ‘city’ status in 1856 when it was declared a Bishop’s See by Queen Victoria. The first meeting of the Perth City Council was held on 10 December 1858. It was not until the centenary of Foundation in 1929 that the position of Mayor was elevated to Lord Mayor. The Council met at a number of locations over the years, moving to its current home, Council House, in 1963. In 1994, the sprawling local government area was split into four separate authorities with the creation of the Towns of Vincent, Victoria Park and Cambridge. The City of Perth remained as the capital city of Western Australia.



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WESTERN AUSTRALIA AREA

2,525,500 km2 CITY OF PERTH AREA 8.10 km2 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ESTIMATED RESIDENTIAL POPULATION 2.56 million, ABS, March 2014 PERTH METROPOLITAN ESTIMATED RESIDENTIAL POPULATION 1.97 million, ABS, June 2013 CITY OF PERTH ESTIMATED RESIDENTIAL POPULATION 21,860, ABS, Informed Decisions & ABS, June 2014 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS 9,144, ABS, August 2011 TOTAL PRIVATE DWELLINGS 10,884, ABS, August 2011 WORKFORCE POPULATION IN PERTH 124,679, ABS, 2011 census TOTAL OFFICE FLOOR SPACE IN PERTH CBD: 1,596,109 sq m, Property Council of Australia (February 2014) TOTAL OFFICE FLOOR SPACE IN WEST PERTH: 419,546 sq m, Property Council of Australia (February 2014) TOTAL LENGTH OF ROADS 95 km TOTAL AREA OF PARKLAND AND RESERVES 118 ha NUMBER OF PARKLAND AREAS AND RESERVES 26 OLDEST PARK Stirling Gardens, 1845 OLDEST BUILDING The Old Court House, 1836 LARGEST BUILDING (BY FLOOR AREA) Brookfield Place, 75,000 sq m of office space TALLEST BUILDING Central Park, 261.7m (51 floors) CITY OF PERTH FOUNDATION DAY 12 August 1829 GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES Latitude 31° S, Longitude 115° E ALTITUDE 11.2 metres above Sea Level CLIMATE Mediterranean AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Summer 30 C (max) 17 C (min) Winter 18 C (max) 8 C (min) TIME Western Australian Time (GMT +8) SISTER CITIES Kagoshima, Japan (1974), Houston, Texas, USA (1984), Rhodes, Greece (1984), Megisti, Greece (1984), San Diego, California, USA (1987), Vasto, Italy (1989) Nanjing, China  (1998), Taipei, Taiwan (1999) CHARTERS OF MUTUAL FRIENDSHIP Grenoble, France (inactive 1985), Perth, Scotland (2006), Seocho City, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Republic of Korea (2008), Chengdu City, China (2012) COUNCIL COMPOSITION Lord Mayor and 8 Elected Members ANNUAL REVENUE BUDGET INCLUDING CAPITAL GRANTS $192 million (2014/15) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 10 kilometres from Perth CBD

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THE CITY HAS CONTINUED TO REACH OUT GLOBALLY AND IN SO DOING IS ATTRACTING MORE INVESTMENT, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND PEOPLE TO OUR CITY. WE HAVE COMMISSIONED A NEW INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY TO FINE TUNE AND FURTHER GUIDE OUR EFFECTIVE WORK IN THIS AREA AS QUITE CLEARLY PERTH IS A FOCUS FOR SO MANY CITIES THESE DAYS. CITY OF PERTH LORD MAYOR LISA-M. SCAFFIDI

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LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE Although planning for local government reform has been a priority for us in 2013/14, the City of Perth has continued to deliver in a number of key areas. The expansion of free city wi-fi and the introduction of smoke-free zones in our central city area have been well received and there are requests for these to be rolled out to other busy precincts over time. The City has continued to reach out globally and in so doing is attracting more investment, business opportunities and people to our city. We have commissioned a new international engagement strategy to fine tune and further guide our effective work in this area as quite clearly Perth is a focus for so many cities these days. In April, we welcomed Mayor Annise D. Parker from our sister city Houston for the 30th anniversary of that relationship. Mayor Parker was accompanied by a delegation of oil and gas executives and they were very impressed by their extensive tour of the greater city area. The sister city relationship between Houston and Perth is resonating on so many levels and we also share a rich naval history. The connection to the oil and gas industry means there are many Texan businesses with a strong and active investment presence here and we are now looking at medical research collaborations.

Work on our new City lending library advanced significantly and when completed will be a fine addition to the new precinct coming to life around the former Treasury Buildings. The library is a building designed ‘in the round’ and will feature (aside from the library) a gallery space, meeting rooms and a cafe. It will be a well utilised city asset and is one of the largest capital projects undertaken by the City since building the Perth Concert Hall in the 70s. The City has continued to work closely with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) on the Perth City Link and Elizabeth Quay projects as the land provider in both key precincts. We released our vision in the Strategic Community Plan — Vision 2029+ during the year and outlined community aspirations along with those of the Council. We are very cognisant of stakeholders’ needs and consider they are regarded as high priority throughout our planning and reform processes. Late in 2013 we welcomed two new Elected Members in Councillors Reece Harley and Keith Yong and the re-election of Cr James Limnios and Cr Judy McEvoy. As mentioned in my opening, impending local government reform has been a major focus for us. The City of Perth has stressed the importance and need for a strong capital city and clearly outlined why the key infrastructure sought is best placed within the City of Perth boundaries. The City has a strong economic development focus as a capital city authority and with so many businesses in our boundaries we are keen to assist business, attract investment and connect business-to-business in all marketplaces. We strongly support tourism and do so by way of funding the Perth Convention Bureau, so it makes sense infrastructure such as the Crown Perth entertainment complex should be in the City. It seems illogical to isolate Burswood residents from the same authority that would oversee the stadium and casino given those entities could most affect the lifestyles of nearby residents

The University and QEII Medical Centre, including the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, would benefit from a local government authority that links them to key opportunities overseas in our sister cities and world energy cities where our high-level affiliations would serve them well. Too much “suburban distraction” for a capital city is not going to serve the city optimally at a time when the capital city requires a clear focus on continued growth and major precinct renewal. Projects now under MRA control will require high levels of maintenance when handed back to the City, given the expected levels of visitation. While some local governments have expressed great resistance to reform, the City of Perth supports the process, provided the final outcome is sensible and mindful of the distinctive role the City of Perth provides to greater Perth. Our current 8.1 sq km area makes us the smallest capital city in the nation. The final announcement will hopefully align closely with our views as submitted to the Local Government Advisory Board to enable us to get on with the great job of providing local government services to our constituents. Our Council and administration continue to work diligently and we thank our stakeholders and citizens for their assistance during the reform process and for their patience during ongoing city building works at this evolutionary time in our city’s growth and revitalisation.

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Lisa-M Scaffidi 17 August 2014

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SCHEDULE 20 “THE SIGNS OF CHANGE ARE OBVIOUS TO ANYONE WHO VISITS OUR CITY. IN THE SOUTH, THE ELIZABETH QUAY DEVELOPMENT IS BEING CARVED OUT OF WHAT WAS ONCE THE ESPLANADE RESERVE AND JUST FOUR BLOCKS TO THE NORTH PERTH CITY LINK IS STEADILY TAKING SHAPE.” CITY OF PERTH CEO Gary Stevenson

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The Council, acting in the best interests of the City’s ratepayers and residents, submitted boundary change proposals based on the principles of:

CEO’S MESSAGE The City of Perth has been preparing diligently for the challenges that come with significant change and is focused on achieving the best outcomes for residents, ratepayers and other city stakeholders. The signs of change are obvious to anyone who visits our city. In the south, the Elizabeth Quay development is being carved out of what was once the Esplanade Reserve and just four blocks to the north Perth City Link is steadily taking shape. As well as these visible signs of change, our local government faces the prospect of being strengthened through the State Government’s reform process which aims to reduce the number of councils in the metropolitan area in expectation of greater efficiencies in the sector. These physical and structural changes promise a new chapter in the city’s history. However, a successful outcome is reliant, to large degree, on the preparation.

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Capital City Focus Global Status Financial Strength Strategic Infrastructure Effective Planning and Management

As at 30 June 2014, the outcome of the reform process was still undetermined, but the administration had made solid progress in laying the groundwork for transition (Subsequently the Government announced in October 2014 that the City of Perth and the City of Vincent would merge under a new City of Perth Act, and would include Kings Park, the University of WA and the QEII Medical Centre.) Ten working groups involving Directors, Managers and staff were established to implement the first stage of the Transition Plan developed by the Department of Local Government and Communities, the Western Australian Local Government Association and Local Government Managers Australia (WA). The year in review began with the launch of the City’s new Strategic Community Plan — Vision 2029+ which sets out the community’s aspirations, objectives and vision for the city. During a period of extraordinary growth and development it is vitally important to ensure that the City is best placed to achieve its own future goals and that these are guided by community aspirations.

In July 2013 the Minister for Local Government released the State Government’s model for metropolitan local governments and invited councils to submit their own boundary proposals to the Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB).

Five key themes were discussed and identified as part of the plan: Getting Around Perth, Perth as a Capital City, Living in Perth, Perth at Night and Healthy and Active in Perth.

During the course of the year the City submitted two comprehensive proposals to the independent Board as well as a submission in response to later proposals by the City of Subiaco and Town of Mosman Park.

The Strategic Community Plan — Vision 2029+ will guide the Council’s activities and is supported by a Four Year Corporate Business Plan which facilitates the implementation of the plan. Vision 2029+ will be subject to ongoing review, including consultation with the community.

The Council endorsed amendments to the City Planning Scheme No. 2 that include changes to built form controls across large parts of the city. Overall building height controls are specified only in selected areas where there is considered to be a need to protect the public amenity. In other areas other planning provisions, along with broader development objectives, will guide and control building heights. The amendments are aimed at ensuring the city’s growth needs can be accommodated and that built form aspirations outlined in the City’s Urban Design Framework are realised. As our city grows there will be pressure on services provided by the City and more so if our local government area expands. Unfortunately, a larger and more affluent residential population is generally accompanied by increased waste. The Council approved a wide-ranging waste management strategy for the next 10 years and beyond. Public health obligations, improvement to street amenity, treating waste as a resource and the integration of waste management and land development are all critical issues considered within the strategy. It was pleasing that the City of Perth’s leadership in several areas was recognised externally. The City took out three awards in both the Planning Institute Australia Awards for Planning Excellence and the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards. The City also took out two awards at the 2013 Sister Cities Australia National Conference and was highly commended in another category. The awards were for the 2012 Kagoshima Sister City Agribusiness Project and the signing of the Chengdu Sister City agreement. The awards are indicative of the high standards set by the City and the expertise and efforts of its staff in developing projects to enhance the capital city.

Chief Executive Officer Gary Stevenson PSM 26 August 2014

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ELECTED MEMBERS

SCHEDULE 20

LISA SCAFFIDI

ROB BUTLER

JIM ADAMOS

Councillor (July 2000 – October 2007) Lord Mayor (from October 2007)

Deputy Lord Mayor (from October 2013)

Councillor

Councillor Rob Butler brings to the City of Perth 22 years of local government experience as a Councillor. Councillor Butler was initially elected to the City of Perth Council in May 2003 and was re-elected in October 2007 and October 2011. Councillor Butler currently holds the office of Deputy Lord Mayor.

Councillor Jim Adamos was elected to Council in October 2011 and during 2013/14 was a member of the Council’s Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee.

Ms Scaffidi was elected to the City of Perth as a Councillor in July 2000 and as Lord Mayor in October 2007. Ms Scaffidi is in her second term as Lord Mayor and is a city resident. Working in a full-time capacity as the Lord Mayor, she is focused on Perth’s growth yet keen to deliver good vitality, maintain amenity and to improve the liveability of the capital city. Ms Scaffidi is active in the areas of economic development and works with the creative sectors to enhance the city’s diversity. As Lord Mayor, Ms Scaffidi is a member of various external committees and boards including the Central Perth Planning Committee, the Local Redevelopment Committee (LRC) of the MRA and the Taxi Council of Western Australia. Ms Scaffidi chairs the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund and is also Patron of the Perth Art Foundation. Additionally, Ms Scaffidi is also Patron for a number of other Western Australian charities and is the Perth Fashion Festival Ambassador. Ms Scaffidi represents the City of Perth on the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors and is a Past President of the World Energy Cities Partnership, a group of 21 cities around the world whose economy is largely based on the oil and gas industry.

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During 2013/14 Councillor Butler chaired the Council’s Planning Committee and is a member of the Council’s Finance and Administration Committee and Audit and Risk Committee. Councillor Butler is a member of the Central Perth Planning Committee, Perth Local Development Assessment Panel, Perth Theatre Trust, Local Chambers Perth City Executive Committee, Perth Fashion Festival Advisory Board and is one of the Council’s delegates to the WA Local Government Association (Central Metropolitan Zone). Councillor Butler is currently the Western Australian Executive Manager of three successful manufacturing and supply companies servicing the mining, oil and gas, and general engineering industries throughout Australia.

Councillor Adamos represents the Council on the Perth Theatre Trust, Heritage Perth and the Heritage Council of WA. Councillor Adamos holds a Bachelor of Business degree with a major in Accounting and his focus has been on management consulting and business improvement strategies for various organisations. A father of two young children, Councillor Adamos is a long time resident of the city. He brings to Council an interest in culture and the arts, sustainability and community safety and security and is keen to encourage further business investment in the city.

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LILY CHEN

JANET DAVIDSON, OAM JP

REECE HARLEY

Councillor

Councillor Deputy Lord Mayor (until October 2013)

Councillor (from October 2013)

Councillor Lily Chen was elected to the City of Perth Council in October 2011. She has been on various committees such as the former Parking and General Purpose Committees. From 2013 she has chaired the Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Committee. Councillor Chen has also been on a number of external committees, including the Heirisson Island Sculpture Park Committee and the Perth Safe City Working Group. Apart from her role as Councillor at the City of Perth, Cr Chen has been on the Board of Directors for the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA); was elected as the Vice President of MIA nationally in 2013; and is the President of MIA in Western Australia. Councillor Chen’s interests have been in promoting the City of Perth and WA as a tourism and investment destination and has been involved in facilitating business deals between local businesses and overseas investors, assisting stakeholders to resolve problems in her capacity as a Councillor and as a legal practitioner. Councillor Chen is keen to work with people of all backgrounds and has been always willing and ready to lend a helpful hand to others in need.

Janet Davidson has been a Councillor at the City of Perth since 1998 and held the office of Deputy Lord Mayor from 2011 to 2013 and in 2009. During 2013/14 Councillor Davidson chaired the City of Perth’s Finance and Administration and Audit and Risk Committees. Councillor Davidson is a member of the City of Perth’s Public Lending Library and Public Plaza Project Working Group, Mindarie Regional Council, Tamala Park Regional Council, Perth Theatre Trust, Library Board of WA (past Chairman), Australia Day Council of WA (Management Committee) and Returned Services League WA Branch – Centenary ANZAC Day 2015 Committee. She is a State Councillor on the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) and is the Chairperson for the Central Metropolitan Zone. Councillor Davidson held the position of National Vice-President of ALGWA (Australian Local Government Women’s Association) for seven years (2004-2011) and remains the WA delegate to the National Board Councillor Davidson’s background is in education and training and quality assurance/human resource management. She is currently the Executive Officer to the WA Regional Office of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. With a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Western Australia and a GAICD (Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors), Councillor Davidson is also a trained teacher and a Justice of the Peace. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Reece Harley was elected to Council in October 2013 and is a proud resident of West Perth. Reece serves as a member of the City’s Planning Committee and Audit and Risk Committee and is a Board Director of the Perth Public Art Foundation, the Perth Convention Bureau and Heritage Perth. Prior to his election to Council, Reece was running weekly history walking tours of the city, sharing his knowledge of and passion for Perth. He is committed to making the city a more walkable, well-designed, economically successful, environmentally sustainable and safer place for everyone to enjoy. While studying for his Bachelor Degree in Communications at Murdoch University, Reece worked at the University of Western Australia in the Office of Governance Services. He was also involved in a number of community organisations including the Rotary Club of Crawley and served on the City of Perth’s Youth Advisory Council before being appointed as the City’s Inaugural International Youth Ambassador in 2010. Reece is the Western Australian Program Director of an indigenous mentoring organisation managing a team of 16 staff members who support more than 600 Indigenous high school students across Western Australia.

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JAMES LIMNIOS

JUDY MCEVOY

KEITH YONG

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor (from October 2013)

Councillor James Limnios was elected to Council in October 2009. He is Chair of the Council’s Works and Urban Development Committee and is a member of the Marketing Sponsorship and International Relations Committee. During 2012/13 he was also a member of Council’s General Purposes Committee and Parking Committee.

Councillor Judy McEvoy was first elected to the Council of the City of Perth in May 1997 and is a member of the Council’s Planning Committee, Works and Urban Development Committee.

Councillor Keith Yong was elected to Council in October 2013 and appointed as a member of the Finance and Administration Committee. He is a Council delegate to the East Perth Community Safety Group Inc, Chamber of Commerce and Industry - WA Tourism Committee and Perth Safe City Working Group, which works with the community to reduce crime and improve the quality and security of life for the people of Perth.

Councillor Limnios is the Council’s delegate to the Local Chambers Perth City Executive Committee, Perth SafeCity Working Group and the Metropolitan Regional Road Group. He is also Chair of the Perth Liquor Accord (Perth Liquor Accord Sub Committee) and a member of the Rotary Club of Perth. Councillor Limnios won a WA Business News “40under40” award in 2004 as one of Western Australia’s top 40 entrepreneurs under the age of 40. Councillor Limnios is the Chief Executive Officer of Limnios Property Group, a family owned and managed, city-based business specialising in property. In 2006, Councillor Limnios completed an Executive Masters of Business Administration through the University of Western Australia and has further qualifications in property and real estate.

Councillor McEvoy was a business owner/operator in Perth for more than 30 years. Councillor McEvoy has been a resident of West Perth since selling her business in the city in 2004.

He promotes a safer and cleaner city and the Council’s continuing efforts to make the city a more dynamic, vibrant, connected and sustainable place to live. He believes this can be achieved by encouraging business and leisure, promoting local and foreign ventures, investment and encouraging domestic and international tourism to the city.

LYNDON RODGERS Councillor (until October 2013) Lyndon Rodgers was elected to Council in October 2009. During 2012/13 Councillor Rodgers was the Chairperson of the Council’s Parking Committee and a member of the Finance and Administration Committee. He was also the Council’s delegate to the City of Perth Art Foundation, Swan River Protection Strategy Advisory Committee, Heritage Perth Committee and the Perth SafeCity Working Group

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Councillor Yong is a lawyer and senior associate in a law firm in the city. He is the President of the Hakka Association of Western Australia Inc. and legal consultant to various Asian community associations and is actively involved in voluntary and charitable organisations. He is a strong advocate for a safer and business-friendly community in the city.

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ELECTED MEMBER MEETING ATTENDANCE Committee

Marketing, Sponsorship and International Relations Works and Urban Development Finance and Administration

Planning

Audit and Risk

CEO Performance Review

Design Advisory

Council

Members

Ordinary Meetings Held

Number of Ordinary Meetings Attended

Special Meetings Held

Number of Special Meetings Attended

Cr Adamos

13

13

1

1

Cr Chen

13

12

1

0

Cr Limnios

13

9

1

1

Lord Mayor

12

9

N/A

N/A

Cr Limnios

12

10

N/A

N/A

Cr McEvoy

12

12

N/A

N/A

Cr Rodgers*

5

4

N/A

N/A

Cr Butler

15

14

1

1

Cr Davidson

15

12

1

1

Cr Yong**

10

10

1

1

Cr Butler

15

14

N/A

N/A

Cr Adamos*

5

5

N/A

N/A

Cr McEvoy

15

15

N/A

N/A

Cr Harley**

10

9

N/A

N/A

Cr Butler

4

4

N/A

N/A

Cr Adamos*

1

1

N/A

N/A

Cr Davidson

4

4

N/A

N/A

Cr Harley**

3

3

N/A

N/A

Lord Mayor

1

1

N/A

N/A

Cr Davidson

1

1

N/A

N/A

Cr Butler

1

1

N/A

N/A

Ciemitis

10

8

N/A

N/A

MacKay

10

6

N/A

N/A

Kerr

10

9

N/A

N/A

Karotkin

10

5

N/A

N/A

Sharp

10

5

N/A

N/A

State Govt. Architect/Nominee

10

6

N/A

N/A

Director City Planning and Dev

10

9

N/A

N/A

Lord Mayor

15

11

4

4

Cr Butler

15

14

4

4

Cr Davidson

15

15

4

4

Cr Adamos

15

14

4

4

Cr Chen

15

10

4

4

Cr Limnios

15

12

4

3

Cr McEvoy

15

15

4

4

Cr Rodgers*

5

4

1

1

Cr Harley**

10

8

3

2

Cr Yong**

10

9

3

3

* Term concluded 19 October 2013

** Term commenced 22 October 2013

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COUNCIL STRUCTURE The Council of the City of Perth consists of a popularly elected Lord Mayor and eight Councillors. Each is elected for a fouryear term. Elections are held every two years with half of the Council seats being contested at each election. The next local government election is due in October 2015. The Council meets every third Tuesday evening as part of a threeweek business cycle. Council meetings are open to the public. During the 2013/14 financial year seven committees established by Council met. The four main committees each comprised three Elected Members and met on the first and second weeks of a threeweek business cycle. Other committee meetings are scheduled as required.

DECISION-MAKING PROCESS Reports to the Council and its committees are the formal method by which the administration provides advice to Elected Members. The committees consider matters relevant to their role and subsequently make recommendations to Council. Where a

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committee has been provided Delegated Authority to make decisions on behalf of the Council, the committee can make determinations without the matter being referred to the Council. Committees with Delegated Authority are open for the public to attend. Agendas of the Council and committees with Delegated Authority are available publicly on the City’s website and for inspection prior to meetings. Minutes of all Council and committee meetings are also available to the public.

LEGAL ISSUES Each year, local governments must complete a Compliance Audit Return for the Department of Local Government and Communities. The Audit Return provides prompts in relation to the local government’s statutory obligations in a number of areas, such as tenders, meetings, disclosure of financial interests and financial management. Matters identified as non-compliance were reported to the Council at its meeting held in March 2014.

The annual Compliance Audit Return provides the City with the opportunity to review practices and implement improvements that contribute to the long-term capacity of the City to operate in accordance with Local Government Act 1995 requirements. Remedies have been put in place to ensure that the City’s legal obligations are fully met in the future. The Local Government Act 1995 requires that the City’s Delegations of Authority Register be reviewed annually. A report on the review of the Council’s statutory delegations was considered by the Council at its meeting held in June 2014. As a result of continual review of the City’s local laws, in the 2013/14 financial year the City amended its Parking Local Law 2010 and completed a review of the Public Trading Local Law 2005. Reviews have commenced for the City’s Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law 2007 and Property Local Law 2005.

REGISTER OF COMPLAINTS No complaints were received or recorded under section 5.121 of the Local Government Act 1995, during the 2013/14 financial year.

COUNCIL COMMITTEES In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, the Council established a number of Committees to support the operations of the Council. With the exception of the Design Advisory Committee, the membership of all of the Committees comprises a number of Elected Members as determined and appointed by the Council. The following information provides a brief description of the role of each of these Committees during the 2013/14 Financial Year.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE This Committee makes recommendations to Council regarding the financial management of the City, including budgeting, payment of accounts, the collection of debts, investment of funds and setting of fees and charges. It also deals with property management issues, off street parking and the City’s Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan and Strategic Enabling Documents. This Committee has delegated authority from Council for determining public art purchases and de-accession valued up to $5,000.

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AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE The Audit and Risk Committee provides guidance and assistance in regards to: »» »» »» »» »»

Financial Management; risk Management; internal Controls; legislative compliance; and internal and external audit planning and reporting.

This Committee has delegated authority from Council to meet with the external auditor on an annual basis as required by the Act.

PLANNING COMMITTEE This Committee makes recommendations to Council on a wide variety of planning issues; its primary role being to consider applications for development within the city. It also considers the City Planning Scheme and planning policies, identification of long-term planning opportunities, strategic town planning initiatives, economic development, heritage matters, transport and traffic network planning issues, environmental noise management, liquor licensing and applications for major events.

DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Design Advisory Committee provides independent technical advice and recommendations to Council in respect to applications requesting a Plot Ratio Bonus in the Central Area as well as advising on design issues on other applications referred to it for consideration. The Committee membership comprises of: »» Two Architects selected from a panel of five nominations presented by the Australian Institute of Architects;

»» two Town Planners selected from a panel of four nominations from the Planning Institute of Australia; »» one Landscape Architect selected from  a panel of two nominations presented by the Landscape Architects Institute of Australia; »» State Government Architect; and »» Director City Planning and Development of the City of Perth.

MARKETING, SPONSORSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE This Committee is responsible for marketing of the city, such as initiatives to promote Perth as a tourist destination, events held within Forrest Place and the Malls and Christmas decorations. The committee also assesses requests for donations and sponsorship and deals with international relations including Sister City relationships, US Naval visits and the World Energy Cities Partnership. This Committee has delegated authority from Council for determining donations and sponsorship valued below $10,000.

WORKS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE This Committee considers works related to the City’s infrastructure, such as streets, reserves, recreational and civic facilities and other public places. The Committee also makes recommendations on waste management issues and initiatives and considers proposals for the facade lighting of buildings.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE & ROLES

CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: Martin Mileham

CITY SERVICES DIRECTOR: Garry Dunne

CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Approval Services ROLE: The Approval Services Unit is responsible for administering the statutory obligations of Local Government in terms of town planning and building matters, issuing health approvals and licences and approvals for events and activities in streets and reserves. The Unit strives to mitigate risk associated with development and events while promoting an attractive, vibrant, liveable and well planned city.

Economic Development ROLE: The Economic Development Unit assists in guiding the delivery of sustained prosperity in Perth’s business community. It aims to identify, develop, implement and review its strategies and plans to achieve a diversified economic base with a general improvement in the quality of economic productivity. The unit facilitates communication between the public, business community and government agencies to work collectively to create an environment that fosters sustainable economic growth. The Unit also drives the City’s continued international engagement and economic development through programs and initiatives associated with the City’s various Sister Cities and other international relationships.

Sustainable City Development

CITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTERPRISES DIRECTOR: Douglas Forster

ROLE: The Sustainable City Development Unit is responsible for the long-term planning of the city. It focuses on the urban planning of the city to ensure that growth achieves liveable and sustainable outcomes for the community. The Unit develops strategies and plans to enable the effective implementation of the City’s long-term planning, focusing on the needs of the community, strategic environmental issues affecting the city and community, contemporary development management and heritage outcomes.

City Design

CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTOR: Robert Mianich

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ROLE: The City Design Unit is responsible for the physical improvements of the existing public domain, the creation of new public spaces and facilities throughout the city and preparing and implementing strategic transport initiatives that will produce an attractive, functional and sustainable city environment.

CITY SERVICES Compliance Services

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ROLE: Delivers parking, safety and security and environmental health services within the City of Perth. The unit places a strong emphasis on educating and informing the public and businesses of their compliance responsibilities. Cases of non-compliance are pursued in accordance with local, state and federal laws as required and in a fair and equitable manner.

Parks and Landscape Services

Property Management

ROLE: The preservation and rehabilitation of the city’s physical assets including roads, stormwater facilities, pedestrian pavements and access ways. Works and Services provides cost-effective, customerfocused services for city cleaning, waste management, recycling and litter.

ROLE: To manage, maintain and develop the City’s property portfolio.

Library Services ROLE: The public library is a multi-purpose community facility which provides access to recreation, leisure, culture, research and life-long learning to residents and visitors.

Community Services ROLE: Provides and facilitate diverse community, customer and cultural services, and the provision of facilities that assist and contribute to the wellbeing of city residents, visitors and workers.

Marketing, Communications   & Events ROLE: To encourage visitation to the city by carrying out destination marketing campaigns and presenting a varied program of events throughout the year. To provide a quality visitor information service in Forrest Place. To ensure quality internal and external communications through a variety of media with all stakeholders of the city while striving to create a sense of pride in the capital city for all West Australians.

ROLE: The presentation and maintenance of the city’s expansive open spaces, streetscapes and parklands to a level of service and quality commensurate with Perth as a city for people and the capital of Western Australia.

Works and Services

City of Perth Parking ROLE: The planning, management and maintenance of off-street car parking in the city so as to provide convenient, low cost and easily accessible facilities suited to the needs of users.

Contract and Asset Management  Services ROLE: To facilitate the provision and maintenance of assets and services to the city in a cost-efficient and effective manner.

CORPORATE SERVICES Financial Services ROLE: To manage the City’s financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, to provide accurate, timely and meaningful financial information for decision making, and to meet the City’s statutory financial obligations.

Governance ROLE: In addition to effectively managing Council’s governance responsibilities to ensure legislative compliance, this unit is also responsible for risk management, business continuity and corporate planning and performance, as well as electoral and legal matters.

Human Resources ROLE: To support the City of Perth in making informed and strategic decisions in the management and development of its organisational capabilities (people, structures and processes). To provide practical and effective HR services to enable business units to meet their organisational goals.

Information Services ROLE: To provide the information technology, information governance and record management services required to enable the City of Perth to achieve its business goals, priorities and objectives.

Internal Audit ROLE: To provide an effective internal audit function, enhance risk management and identify process improvement opportunities within the City.

Customer Service ROLE: To provide a central point for customer service provision for both internal and external customers.

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INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING FRAMEWORK

In July 2013 the Department of Local Government and Communities, through changes to the Local Government Act 1995, introduced the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IPRF). The Framework requires local governments to engage with their community to establish a vision that will frame the priorities and objectives into the future. The City of Perth’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework highlights the interaction between the various plans with emphasis given to a mutual informing relationship. The intent is to ensure the priorities and services provided by the City of Perth are aligned with our community needs and aspirations.

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The Strategic Community Plan, Vision 2029+, is the City’s long term strategic direction that expresses the community’s vision for the future, together with the strategies to address strategic community outcomes. This is a 15 year strategy, which is reviewed biennially. This drives the City of Perth’s Corporate Business Plan, which is the detailed implementation plan for services, key projects and capital investments over the next four years. The City’s key strategic enablers show how we are equipped to deliver on the commitments made in the Corporate Business Plan. These key strategies are: »» Long Term Financial Plan This plan allows for appropriate decision making with emphasis on financial sustainability.

»» Workforce Plan This plan identifies the workforce requirements needed for current and future operations. »» Corporate Asset Management Plan This plan provides guidance on service provision to inform the City’s financial and key service needs. »» Organisational Development Plan This plan helps to foster a continuous improvement culture, designed to strengthen the governance, people and organisation practices. The Annual Budget is then created based on the projected costing of year one of the Corporate Business Plan, with opportunity to review during the mid-year budget review processes. The implementation of this framework ensures the City of Perth continuously works towards delivering best outcomes of its community.

DELIVERING VISION 2029+ Extensive community engagement was conducted to develop the City of Perth’s Strategic Community Plan, Vision 2029+, adopted in June 2013. Numerous methodologies were used to gather information from the community to ensure the creation of the City of Perth’s strategic direction reflected their views. This provided the basis for the City’s strategic vision: Perth is renowned as an accessible city. It is alive with urban green networks that are safe and vibrant. As a global city, there is a diverse culture that attracts visitors. It provides city living at its best.

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Local and global businesses thrive here. Perth honours its past, while creating a sustainable future. To help deliver the City of Perth’s strategic vision, the following themes were identified to guide the organisation. These themes are: »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Major Strategic Investments Getting Around Perth Perth as a Capital City Living in Perth Perth at Night Healthy and Active in Perth Capable and Responsive Organisation

The following initiatives were identified in the City of Perth’s Corporate Business Plan 2013/14-2017/18 as opportunities to activate the strategic community inspired themes. Over the course of the year these initiatives have been progressed, with reporting provided to Council for monitoring purposes. Below is an overview on the annual status of each initiative. The monitoring and reporting of these key initiatives will continue on a quarterly basis to the Elected Members to ensure the organisation continues to work towards meeting the community’s aspirations.

MAJOR STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS NO.

PROJECT INITIATIVE

STATUS

S1

Ensure that major developments effectively integrate into the city with minimal disruption and risk.

PR1

Coordination of interface with major projects and new precincts currently under construction (Elizabeth Quay, Perth City Link & Riverside) including logistics planning

On Target

PR2

Cathedral Square Precinct including the construction of a new library facility with improved and expanded services

Behind Schedule

PR3

Implementation of the Central Institute of Technology Urban Design Master Plan in conjunction with the State Government and CIT

On Target

PR4

In conjunction with the proponents assess current and planned development and projects that impact on the city to consider implications for logistical issues both during construction and following completion.

On Target

S2

Optimise the commercial and community outcomes within the property portfolio

PR5

On-going promotion of City of Perth Parking (CPP) with a focus on having a healthy influence on parking options available to the community

On Target

GETTING AROUND PERTH NO.

PROJECT INITIATIVE

STATUS

S3

Proactive planning for an integrated transport system, including light rail, that meets community needs and makes the sustainable choice the easy choice

PR6

Increased focus on interagency collaboration and communication

S4

Enhanced accessibility in and around the City including parking

PR7

Advocate and work in partnership with others to provide safe and convenient ways to get around Perth, including cycling, light rail and CAT buses

On Target

PR8

Continue two way street conversion program

On Target

On Target

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PERTH AS A CAPITAL CITY NO.

PROJECT/INITIATIVE

STATUS

S5

Increased place activation and use of under-utilised space

PR9

Deliver and facilitate a greater range and frequency of small-scale and temporary activities such as pop up shops, markets and entertainment

On Target

PR10

Contribute to and facilitate the activation and use of vacant private and public space

On Target

PR11

Review regulatory framework with a view to facilitate upper floor activation

On Target

S6

Maintain a strong profile and reputation for Perth as a city that is attractive for investment

PR12

Work with State and Federal Governments to attract international companies to set up offices in the Perth CBD

On Target

PR13

Promote collaboration, networking, knowledge-exchange and business mentoring and development for tourism-based businesses

On Target

S7

Collaborate with private sector to leverage city enhancements

PR14

Promote connectivity and free Wi-Fi

S8

Contribute to a strong service culture and an attitude of gratitude in the private sector

PR15

Coordination of Customer Service awards

On Target

Completed

LIVING IN PERTH NO.

PROJECT/INITIATIVE

S9

Promote and facilitate CBD living

PR16

Investigate options to better manage conflicting activities

On Target

PR17

Develop and implement a communication plan for prospective and new city residents

On Target

PR18

Enhance and maintain public spaces and streets to high standards to ensure the city centre is an attractive place for people.

On Target

S10

Improve the diversity in housing stock

PR19

Consider and develop mechanisms to enable different and appropriate housing options (eg. student accommodation for Central Institute of Technology)

S11

Increase community awareness of environmentally sustainable ways of living

PR20

Develop and implement a range of community awareness and partnership programs in relation to environmental sustainability

S12

Provide facilities to cater for the growth of the residential community

PR21

Priorities to be determined through Strategic Community Infrastructure Plan

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STATUS

On Target

On Target

On Target

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PERTH AT NIGHT NO.

PROJECT/INITIATIVE

STATUS

S13

Development of a healthy night time economy

PR22

Investigate ways to expand safe and healthy options for night time activity in Perth City in collaboration with the business community and other stakeholders

S14

Further improve safety and security

PR23

Continue to focus on reducing community harm caused by excessive use of alcohol and illegal drugs

On Target

PR24

Consider and develop ways to achieve higher efficiency and brighter lighting for both public and private space

On Target

PR25

Review and implement the Community Safety & Crime Prevention Plan

On Target

On Target

HEALTHY AND ACTIVE IN PERTH NO.

PROJECT/INITIATIVE

STATUS

S15

Reflect and celebrate the diversity of Perth

PR26

Support and deliver events that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity

On Target

PR27

Develop and implement a Health and Wellbeing Plan

On Target

S16

Increase accessibility to green networks in the city

PR28

Undertake a “Green Audit” that: » Prioritises gaps » Identifies areas for protection (to allow tree growth) » Considers and promotes opportunities for creative greening

S17

Recognition of Aboriginal culture and strong relationships with the Indigenous community

PR29

Develop a Reconciliation Action Plan

On Target

On Target

CAPABLE AND RESPONSIVE ORGANISATION NO.

PROJECT/INITIATIVE

STATUS

S18

Strengthen the capacity of the organisation

PR30

Implement Organisational Development Plan

On Target

PR31

Implement electronic service options (such as online lodgement of applications)

On Target

PR32

Consider and develop opportunities for revenue diversification

On Target

S19

Improve the customer focus of the organisation

PR33

Enhance customer service

S20

Meaningful and contemporary community engagement and communications

PR34

Enhance community engagement

On Target

PR35

Increase focus on promoting and marketing City services and achievements

On Target

On Target

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS INCOME:

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS:

• Including capital grants and contributions, revenue amounted to $179.7 million in 2013/14.

• Revaluation of investment properties resulted in a gain of $6.6 million due mainly to a change in methodology in revaluing commercial tenancies at the City Station concourse from a depreciated replacement cost basis to a capitalisation of net rent basis.

• $71.1 million was raised in rates, an increase of 5.8% over the previous year due to increases to cover CPI and improvements to services as well as growth in the ratebase following new building completions. • $70.1 million was collected in parking fees through the City’s on-street and off-street parking business. This represents a 5.5% increase over revenue in the previous year. • Investment income at $6.3 million was down on the previous year’s earnings due to a lower interest rate environment.

EXPENSES: • Including loss on disposal of assets of $6.6 million, operating expenditure for the year amounted to $157.9 million. • The elimination of assets related to the write-off of a car park at Forrest Place following the redevelopment of Forrest Place and was also the result of an inventory of infrastructure relating to infrastructure revaluation and infrastructure assets initially recognised. • Excluding disposal of assets, the operating expenditure increase over last year amounted to 7.2% with $4 million of this attributable to employee costs, $2.3 million to depreciation and $2.5 million to materials, contractors and suppliers.

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• The initial recognition of infrastructure assets produced $90.5 million and came about as a result of a detailed inventory of infrastructure at fair value, which included assets not previously separately recognised. Some of these assets were originally constructed by third parties including government agencies who provided minimal information to the City as to the cost of these assets. • $1.4 million represents the City’s share of profit on the sale of land being developed by the Tamala Park Regional Council. • The City made its final cash contribution of $12.8 million to the Perth City Link project during the year.

FUNDING CAPITAL EXPENDITURE: • $49.3 million was expended in cash on capital expenditure in 2013/14. • No borrowings were made to fund capital expenditure during the year although $10.7 million of loan proceeds, previously drawn down, was utilised on construction of the City of Perth Library. • Capital grants received amounted to $2.8 million. • $7.1 million was drawn down from reserves to fund capital expenditure

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0.2%

0.3%

0.8%

0.8%

0.9%

0.7%

4.2%

1.3%

1.1%

1.1%

1.1%

1.4%

3.6%

4.7%

2.1%

2.2%

40.2%

39.7%

10.8%

11.1%

54.0%

53.4%

15.7%

15.8%

27.8%

28.99%

OPERATING REVENUE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES

2012/13

0.6%

2013/14

0.6%

2012/13

0.1%

2013/14

0%

36.9%

37.9%

OPERATING EXPENDITURE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES

Gain from Disposal of Assets

Expense Provision

Donations and Reimbursements

Insurance

Other Revenues

Loss on Disposal of Assets

Grants and Contributions

Interest

Investment Income

Utilities

Rates

Other Expenses

Fees and Charges

Depreciation and Amortisation Material, Contractors and Suppliers Employee Costs

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MAJOR PROJECTS

CITY OF PERTH LIBRARY Construction of the City of Perth Library and public plaza at 567-579 Hay Street is creating much interest as its unique design features have emerged from the maze of form work. The library complex will include meeting rooms, gallery space, a history centre and a café and is due to open in the first half of 2015.

TREASURY PRECINCT The library is part of the Cathedral and Treasury Precinct which includes the restoration of the Old Treasury Buildings and a new office tower. During 2013/14 progress on the tower was clearly visible as the individual levels were completed, on track for an ultimate 33 storeys. The Old Treasury Buildings are being converted into a luxury hotel.

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The former Public Trustee Building, adjacent to the new library, is undergoing a complete refurbishment and now presents a modern, fresh face to the city. It will house the State Administrative Tribunal when completed in 2015. The Cathedral and Treasury Precinct is a coordinated development carried out by the State Government, City of Perth, Anglican Diocese of Perth, FJM Property, Mirvac and the Public Trustee.

PERTH CITY LINK The Perth City Link project progressed with demolition of the 40-year old Wellington Street Bus Station completed in January, making way for a new underground facility. The advertising tower and surrounding structures were also demolished as part of the works. This will create a space for Yagan Square, the Perth City Link’s flagship public space to be built adjacent to the historic Horseshoe Bridge.

Construction of four building towers in the Kings Square development at Perth City Link began in 2013/14.

ELIZABETH QUAY On the foreshore, progress was clearly evident with the Elizabeth Quay development as its inlet continued to take shape on what was once the Esplanade Reserve. Elizabeth Quay and Perth City Link are being undertaken by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority on behalf of the State Government in close consultation with City of Perth.

LEADERSHIP

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THE CITY OF PERTH HAS

HOUSTON ANNIVERSARY

TOURISM SUCCESS

A DISTINCT LEADERSHIP

The City welcomed a delegation from Houston, Texas, led by Mayor Annise Parker. The visit was in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between the two cities.

The City received three awards at the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards. They were in the Destination Marketing category for the Perth City Get to Know Me promotional campaign (Gold); the Excellence in Food Tourism category for Eat Drink Perth (Silver) and the Festivals and Events category for the City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks (Silver).

ROLE AS THE CAPITAL CITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, PROVIDING OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT AND PLAYING AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP THE CITY’S COMMUNITY.

NANJING MILESTONE The 15th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Perth and Nanjing in China was marked when Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ji Jianye, Mayor of the City of Nanjing, strengthening cooperation between the two cities.

STRATEGIC PLAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM The City responded to the State Government’s call for submissions on local government reform by lodging proposals to increase its area by including some parts of the Cities of Vincent, Subiaco and Nedlands and parts of the Towns of Victoria Park and Cambridge.

WASTE STRATEGY The Council approved a wide-ranging waste management strategy for the City of Perth for the next 10 years. The strategy highlights the need for efficient management of the waste generated by the community on a daily basis. It contains 19 actions to meet future needs.

The City’s Strategic Community Plan – Vision 2029+ was approved by the Council. The plan will guide the Council’s activities and is supported by a Four Year Corporate Business Plan. It is subject to ongoing review, including community consultation.

FREE WI-FI Perth became the first Australian capital city to offer free blanket wi-fi internet coverage when it extended the service through most of the CBD in November.

PLANNING AWARDS The City received three awards at the Planning Institute Australia (WA Division) Awards for Planning Excellence. They were for work associated with the Forrest Place redevelopment and 3D modelling.

HONORARY CITIZEN In November, Perth actor Lisa McCune became the first person to be awarded Honorary Citizenship by the City in recognition of her significant contributions to her profession and as an advocate for Perth.

SISTERLY HONOUR The City took out two awards at the 2013 Sister Cities Australia National Conference. The awards were for the 2012 Kagoshima Sister City Agribusiness Project and the signing of the Chengdu Sister City agreement.

FIRE APPEAL The Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund was activated after bushfires in Stoneville, Mount Helena and Parkerville in January. More than $2.6 million was raised, with assistance provided to 127 people affected by the fires.

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ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE THE COUNCIL IS COMMITTED

CITYSWITCH

SKYWORKS

TO PURSUING POLICIES

The City’s strong commitment to the CitySwitch Green Office partnership continued with five more signatories being added. As at 30 June 2014, the CitySwitch program in Perth had 55 signatory businesses representing some 288,000 square metres of nett letabble area across 56 tenancies.

Assistance from local community groups with recycling rubbish at City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks helped to achieve a 35.6% recycling rate, up from 28% in 2013.

THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE CITY AND TO LEADING BY EXAMPLE.

SUSTAINABLE SPRING The City celebrated the community’s sustainable living and business achievements by providing events, initiatives and activities centred on sustainability throughout Spring. Activities included pop-up displays and themed walks to complement the feature events of PARKing Day, Garage Sale Trail and the Big Aussie Swap. There were 22 pledges received to save 100 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and more than 2 megalitres of water.

CLIMATE CHANGE There was collaboration across the organisation to develop a holistic approach to climate change adaptation.

CARBON OFFSET The Council’s initiative to help offset carbon emissions generated by City of Perth car parks continued with the planting of a further 85,000 trees in rural Western Australia. It is envisaged that a minimum of 62,500 tonnes of CO2 will be sequestered by the program’s cumulative 380,000 trees upon maturity in approximately 40 years’ time.

CLEAN DRAINS The City marked World Water Day on 22 March with the Lord Mayor and State Environment Minister Albert Jacob launching Clean Drains-River Gains, a joint initiative to reduce litter and contaminants in and around our streets and waterways. Blue kerbside markers have been placed alongside drains throughout the city reminding people to refrain from using drains, and ultimately the river, as a rubbish bin.

ECOHUB PERTH The City’s on-line sustainability hub, EcoHub Perth, continued to grow to a community of 190 members and 1500 unique visitors per month. The site, launched in 2012, features information and inspiration to encourage the community to live, work and play more sustainably and a space for users to share ideas.

CORPORATE ENERGY A web-based monitoring system showed that City of Perth carbon emissions (from electricity and gas) reduced from 10,478 tonnes to 8,020 tonnes in 2013/14 compared with the previous year.

WATERWISE COUNCIL The City of Perth was the first metropolitan Waterwise Council in WA, joining the program in 2009. The program focuses on operational and behavioural water efficiency and conservation. The program is coordinated by the Water Corporation and the Department of Water. During 2013/14 water consumption by the City of Perth increased by 13% from 660,320kL to 746,729kL. The City is working on addressing the causes.

GREEN GRANTS Grants totalling $28,191 were awarded to five organisations. The grants are to improve environmental performance and for native garden plantings. This assists in the process of achieving city sustainability.

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SERVICES

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THE CITY OF PERTH IS

HOMELESS CONNECT

TOWN HALL

COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A

This event in 2013 attracted some 800 homeless and disadvantaged people who were able to connect with a wide range of government and non-government service providers in the delivery of housing, legal, medical, dental, employment and other support. Homeless Connect is sponsored by the City of Perth and organised through  Volunteering WA.

The Perth Town Hall handled 561 bookings in 2013/14 which included weddings, corporate and civic functions, exhibitions and the regular Tuesday Morning Show.

HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICES TO RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND OTHER CITY STAKEHOLDERS.

DIGITAL SERVICES The City redesigned and enhanced its corporate website in 2013/14, delivering improved search capability. The City of Perth’s social media following improved further during the year. The City’s Facebook page ‘likes’ increased by almost 200 per cent and Twitter page followers increased by almost 250 per cent. Across both platforms the City reached an audience of 47,500 people with information about initiatives and projects. The City’s entertainment website visitperthcity.com (formerly Show Me Perth) also uses social media platforms to promote city events, retailers and venues. Perth City Facebook followers increased by almost 380 per cent, Twitter followers increased by almost 190 per cent, Instagram followers increased by almost 525 per cent and the number of Pinterest followers almost doubled. Followers across all four Perth City social media platforms totalled 56,127.

VOLUNTEER HOSTS The iCity volunteers continued to perform a valuable role in providing visitor information about the city and conducting walking tours of significant sites. On average, they help more than 500 visitors each day. In December, 12 volunteers were acknowledged for ten years of service, making a total of 32 who have reached this milestone. Ten volunteers also completed a guide training unit at Central Institute of TAFE.

COMMUNITY CENTRE Citiplace Community Centre provides services to meet the needs of people aged 55 and over and for people with disabilities. Services provided include meals and refreshments, podiatry, hairdressing, computer training, social and leisure activities. In 2013/14 an estimated 124,611 people visited the centre to access the diverse services available.

ROD EVANS CENTRE Located at 160 Hay Street at the eastern end of the city, the Rod Evans Centre offers a range of services, including centre-based and delivered meals, social and exercise opportunities, podiatry, hairdressing and support for city residents. In 2013/14, some 21,388 people received services provided by the Centre.

REST CENTRE The Citiplace Rest Centre located near the Perth Station concourse continues to provide a valuable service to the community with 24-hour accessibility on Friday and Saturday nights. Services provided include lockers, showers and stroller hire. In 2013/14, 237,812 people utilised the facility.

CHILD CARE CENTRE The Citiplace Child Care Centre provided long day care for 103 children (150 families) and occasional care for 201 children (151 families) in 2013/14.

DRAINAGE WORKS Ageing underground storm water pipes were upgraded along the northern side of St Georges Terrace between Barrack Street and Victoria Avenue. The work was necessary to minimise the risk of flooding.

GRAFFITI REMOVAL The City’s graffiti removal team recorded more than 3,000 graffiti incidents during the year and were able to treat the vast majority successfully. The City’s graffiti hotline is 1800 109 010.

HOMELESS GUIDE The City of Perth Homeless Services in the Inner City directory was updated and republished during the year. It is a one-stop-shop to help people find a variety of services and assistance. Its contents include emergency contacts, the location of support services and outreach assistance in times of need.

LIBRARY The City of Perth Library welcomed 2257 new members in 2013/14. Loan transactions increased by 3 per cent. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology was introduced which enables a customer self-serve operation. The use of online resources, particularly e-magazines, was increasingly popular.

HISTORY CENTRE Digitising of the photo collection continued during the year. A series of history-focused workshops and events proved very popular.

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT

THE CITY OF PERTH

PLANNING SCHEME

DEVELOPMENT PANELS

STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE

The Council endorsed an amendment to the City Planning Scheme No. 2 and associated policies to change built form controls across large parts of the city. It specifies overall building height controls only in selected areas where there is considered to be a need to protect the public amenity. In other areas, where there is no specific overall building height limit, other planning provisions and broader development objectives guide and control overall building height.

The Council called for changes to the State’s Development Assessment Panel (DAP) system, saying it created, rather than reduced, red tape. Responding to a Department of Planning report, the Council said that the $15 million value threshold at which development applications are referred to a DAP should be raised or scrapped altogether. The Government subsequently agreed to eventually raise the threshold to $20 million.

IN PROVIDING FACILITIES AND STREETSCAPES THAT ENHANCE THE CITY’S APPEARANCE AND FUNCTIONALITY.

CITY OF PERTH LIBRARY Work progressed steadily on the new City of Perth Library and public plaza at 567-579 Hay Street. The seven-storey building, designed by Kerry Hill Architects, will have state-of-the-art facilities as well as meeting and audio-visual rooms, dedicated levels for children, young adults and history centre, a digital media wall and café.

FORREST PLACE The redevelopment of Forrest Place earned a Great Place Award at the 2014 Planning Institute of Australia Awards for Planning Excellence. The win was indicative of the high standards set by the City and the expertise of its staff in developing projects to shape a stronger capital city.

PRINCE LANE Work was completed on the enhancement of Prince Lane, parallel to King Street, with a series of artworks commissioned from six well-known West Australian artists. The artists drew inspiration from the King Street precinct’s rich history and strong connection to the fashion industry.

GRAFFITI STING The City’s close co-operation with the WA Police Service resulted in 25 charges being laid in a week-long anti-graffiti operation in November. Cleaning up graffiti costs the City more than $500,000 a year – money that could be spent on projects of benefit to the public and ratepayers.

HERITAGE INCENTIVES The City of Perth’s heritage program continued to provide incentives for owners of heritage-listed places to ensure their ongoing management and conservation. In 2014 the program received a high commendation from the Heritage Council of WA and was a finalist in the Commonwealth Excellence in eGovernment awards.

RATE CONCESSION The City offers an annual concession on general rates to encourage and support owners to maintain heritage buildings. In 2013/14 the Heritage Rate Concession was applied to 180 heritage-listed properties and totalled $257,834. Since 2006 a total of almost $1.3 million has been provided in concessions.

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VIBRANCY & VITALITY THE CITY OF PERTH CONTINUES TO SUPPORT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ADD TO THE CITY’S APPEAL AND WHICH SUPPORT THE BUSINESS SECTOR.

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over two days at Brookfield Place and the inaugural Taste of Perth, World’s Greatest Restaurant Festival, on Langley Park.

INNOVATION MONTH The Northbridge Piazza was the venue for Innovation Month in April. The event featured seminars, demonstrations, performances, art installations, films and workshops, all in the name of forward thinking.

TWILIGHT MARKETS

WINTER ARTS

The Twilight Hawkers Markets returned to Forrest Place during summer. The Friday markets have proved extremely successful with their offerings of international cuisine attracting evening crowds to the CBD.

A diverse program of more than 150 events at numerous venues around the city was on offer in the City of Perth Winter Arts Season. The City organises the annual event, which drew on the talent and creativity of some 60 local arts organisations, businesses and independent artists.

SUNDAY MARKETS The City also conducted Sunday markets under the banner of Perth Home Grown from December. The popular markets feature fresh organic produce including farm-fresh fruit, vegetables, free range eggs, honey and nuts.

SKYWORKS 2014 The City of Perth Australia Day Skyworks again attracted people in large numbers to the Swan River foreshore for a truly spectacular pyrotechnic display. The City organised a large range of Australia Day events including the 30th annual Skyworks display.

EAT DRINK PERTH The City’s popular food and wine promotion, Eat Drink Perth, was held in April. It featured everything from food tours and degustation dinners to markets, children’s cooking classes and traditional cultural fare. The 10th anniversary program for this WA Tourism Award winning festival also included a free and ticketed launch

ARTS & CULTURAL SPONSORSHIP The City of Perth sponsors arts and cultural programs and projects to encourage vibrancy in the city. The City recognises that engagement in arts and culture contributes to community and social wellbeing and enhances quality of life. The City supported the State’s artist’s and cultural organisations to present large established cultural events like Symphony in The City, Opera in the Park, Perth International Arts Festival, Awesome Festival and Fringe World as well as a broad range of one-off cultural projects that take place in the city all year round. This year, 44 supported programs reached more than 680,000 people in 835 days of activity.

NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA The Piazza continued to be a hive of activity during the year with regular film screenings and other entertainment on offer.

These included: »» A series of monthly, free, family activities. »» Sunday Piazza Live – the City teamed with the Business Improvement Group of Northbridge (BigN) to present regular Sunday afternoon sessions featuring live bands and musicians. »» Free Flicks for Kids – specially chosen films on Saturday afternoons.

HYUNDAI HOPMAN CUP This internationally recognised tennis tournament was staged at the Perth Arena for the second time. The City provided sponsorship of $110,000 for the event.

FASHION FESTIVAL The City again provided strong sponsorship of $305,000 for the Perth Fashion Festival in September. The festival featured more than 50 events, including fashion parades, workshops and pop-up events.

EVENT APPROVALS Despite losing the Esplanade Reserve as an event venue, the City has continued to attract more major events to the city’s foreshore. The City approved 266 events on the City’s roads and reserves in 2013/14. Several new events were staged, including two music festivals on Ozone Reserve: “Listen Out” (5,000 people) and “NYE Origin” (8,000).

FOODCHAIN Foodchain is the City’s program of youth projects. In addition to developing all-age music events, projects and mentoring programs, Foodchain works to provide young emerging artists with exhibition sites and commissions that enliven public spaces with exciting and innovative contemporary arts programming.

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RECOGNISING THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION BUSINESS MAKES TO THE CITY, A RANGE OF PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCENTIVES AND ADVOCACY IS UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY OF PERTH.

INTERNATIONAL SCOPE The City followed up a large number of international business enquiries and has met with and supported companies from the UK, Africa, Canada and the US looking to establish offices in Perth. The City supported numerous industry conferences including the Australian Oil and Gas Conference in Perth and Biotechnology in the West and delivered numerous presentations to business delegations from China, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia.

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BUSINESS SUPPORT NETWORK The Business Support and Networking Series encourages business connections, collaboration and opportunities. Three presentations were held in 2013/14 and 248 City retailers attended. Topics and presenters included: »» Perth Arena tour / presentation, Hopman Cup and Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority updates. »» John Stanley – international retail expert on customer service. »» Meg Coffee – social media expert on communication and marketing platforms.

TOURISM STRATEGY In 2013/14, the City of Perth embarked on designing a Tourism Strategy that would outline the City’s approach to maximising tourism benefits across the city. This strategy will highlight the City’s role in the WA tourism industry and identify responsibilities and opportunities for the City, as the State’s capital, to most effectively contribute to the development of tourism.

GLOBAL FOCUS

NEW UNIT Council approved establishment of a new Waste and Enterprises Unit to implement the City’s 10-year waste strategy and expand the customer base for waste collection services. Working with business customers to meet their needs will be a priority. The unit will also promote recycling by businesses, including food waste.

BUSINESS GRANTS In 2013/14 the City of Perth awarded a total of 14 business grants to local businesses, with a combined value of $103,500 between Matched Funding and Small Business Grants.

Matched funding grants In the 2013/14 funding round, Matched Funding Business Grants were awarded to five projects with a total funding allocation of $85,500. These grants contributed to private sector investment in city-based projects with an estimated value of more than $2,500,000.

Small business grants A total of nine Small Business Grant applications were approved, representing a financial contribution of $18,000 to local small businesses.

The City of Perth is putting a sharper focus on international engagement with the adoption of a new strategy titled Looking West. It is intended to strengthen trade and business connections, attract foreign investment and promote international relations.

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THE CITY OF PERTH

TWO-WAY TRAFFIC

CAMBRIDGE

PROVIDES PARKING

Following the successful conversion of Murray Street West (between Elder and William Streets) to two-way traffic, the City implemented the conversion of Murray Street East (between Barrack and Pier Streets) to two-way traffic. The aim is to ensure that the road network can accommodate increasing traffic flows and offer commuters more route choices.

CPP opened Turvey Lane car park in the Town of Cambridge in early 2014 and now operates the facility as part of the CPP portfolio. The facility is privately owned and supports the McCourt Street Medical Centre.

FACILITIES TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SHORTTERM AND LONG-TERM CUSTOMERS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME ENCOURAGING PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC, CYCLING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT USE.

LIGHT RAIL The City mounted a strong campaign against the route of the proposed light rail system being routed through Hay and Murray Street Malls. Simulated light rail carriages were installed in the Hay Street Mall to demonstrate the impact light rail would have on pedestrian amenity of the malls and traders.

LICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION Licence plate recognition technology was introduced at Goderich Street Car Park in East Perth as part of a pilot scheme in late 2013. The system involves the use of cameras to capture licence plate information on entry to the car park. Users enter vehicle registration details into payment machines to pay for parking. Upon exit, the system detects whether payment has been made.

PARKING CONTRACTS City of Perth Parking (CPP) commenced a three-year contract for the provision of on-street parking services for the Town of Victoria Park in early 2014. Services provided include maintenance, repairs and warranty works on parking machines, provision of call centre services, collection, counting, banking and reconciliation of monies and consultancy and liaison services.

GLOBAL STANDARD Work has commenced and is ongoing to ensure full EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) compliance—a global standard for operation of microchip cards to authenticate debit and credit card transactions at point of sale terminals and ATMs.

PARKING AWARDS City of Perth Parking received the following accolades during the year: »» I nternational Parking Institute Award Organisation of the Year (2013) »» International Downtown Association (Washington) Award - Downtown Leadership and Management (2013) »» WAITTA (WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance) Awards - finalist in ‘Government’ category (2014)

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SAFETY AND A SENSE OF

CCTV COVERAGE

SECURITY IS A CITY OF PERTH

A new CCTV surveillance centre was officially opened in April, replacing the facility at Perth Station. The centre’s staff monitors more than 200 cameras situated throughout the city. The centre is staffed 24/7 and has a police presence so serious incidents can be attended to promptly.

PRIORITY, AS IS A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.

SMOKE-FREE MALLS Council voted to make the Hay and Murray Street Malls and Forrest Place smoke-free from 1 December 2013 in the interests of public health and city amenity. After a six-month education period fines were introduced from 1 June. The response has been very favourable.

TOILETS The City of Perth will increase the number of Automated Public Toilets (APTs) in the city. The Council approved a tender to supply and install a minimum of four and maximum of eight APTs over a five-year period.

COMMUNITY SAFETY The City marked Community Safety Month in October with a wide range of events and activities for all ages. These included a family fun day at the Northbridge Piazza where children aged 3 to 12 learnt about being safe as well as basic first-aid.

LIGHTING REBATES Light Up for Safety rebates are available for business and residential properties to improve external lighting. The funds (up to $1,100) can be used to install lights, sensors and timers with the aim of improving feelings of safety and reducing offences in areas that are not well lit.

FOOD SAMPLING As part of routine food monitoring and sampling, 132 samples were collected and 19 were found non-compliant (14%) when assessed against the requirements of the Australia – New Zealand Food Standards Code. These included labelling issues, undeclared allergens and non-compliant nutritional information.

HEALTH INSPECTIONS

RISK MANAGEMENT The Council is committed to promoting a culture of awareness and active management of risks. The main risk management activity this year has been the embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework, adopted in June 2013, within the organisation. This lays the foundations to create a dynamic risk culture into the future. Staff at all levels have been trained in the identification and management

The City has 899 registered food businesses and a total of 3,765 inspections/assessments were conducted (compared with 3,550 in 2012/13). A total of 47 Food Act Improvement Notices were issued and 10 Food Act Infringements. There were two Food Act prosecutions.

of risks. All units have risks

NOISE INCIDENTS

awareness of risk management

There was a total of 258 registered noise complaints. Complaints included 10 about noisy alarms, 4 air-conditioning, 24 commercial works, 34 concert/event noise, 108 construction noise and 49 for amplified music and 29 other types of noise complaints.

registers to record the risks and have allocated appropriate treatments to reduce risk. An electronic risk management system has been purchased to record and manage risks. The throughout the organisation has significantly increased during the year.

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RECORD KEEPING STATEMENT THE CITY OF PERTH IS COMMITTED TO THE RELIABLE AND SYSTEMATIC MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS.

RECORD KEEPING PLAN The City’s current Record Keeping Plan, RKP2009049, is approved to December 2014.

RECORD KEEPING SYSTEMS All corporate record keeping procedures were reviewed and updated in 2013/14. The Administrative Policy on Record Keeping was under review as at July 2014.

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A review of the record keeping capabilities of the City’s land management system (Pathway) commenced in May 2013. Findings from that review have led to further systems integration with the City’s record keeping system (TRIM), with some record keeping aspects still to be addressed. Findings and implemented changes will be incorporated into the City’s Record Keeping Plan when reviewed. The City plans to undertake the review of another corporate system during 2014/15. Original source records to June 2012 were disposed of in accordance with Disposal Authority RD2007017.

TRAINING AND AWARENESS-RAISING The City continues to provide the following training to staff:

»» record keeping systems training – focusing on how to use TRIM to manage records. The City continues to raise record keeping awareness by: »» Holding record keeping forums; »» broadcasting record keeping tips; »» providing content for the staff internal newsletter on good record keeping practices. Improvements in record keeping practices continue to be experienced with the support of the full-time Records Trainer. Assessment of the training program reflected that the duration, content and support materials met the users’ needs. This report has been published in accordance with the requirements of the State Records Act, 2000.

»» Record keeping inductions – focusing on record keeping processes at the City; »» record keeping awareness training – focusing on obligations under the State Records Act, 2000; and

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DISABILITY ACCESS & INCLUSION THE CITY IS COMMITTED TO FURTHERING THE PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DISABILITY SERVICES ACT 1993, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE SEVEN OUTCOMES IDENTIFIED IN THE DISABILITY SERVICES REGULATIONS 2004. The guiding principle is inclusiveness for all people. The current City of Perth Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2011 – 2015 was endorsed by the Council in December 2011 and then lodged with the Disability Services Commission as per the statutory requirements. This is the fourth disability plan to be implemented by the City under the Disability Services Act.

The DAIP contains 7 outcomes, 24 strategies and 72 tasks that have been assigned and agreed for implementation over the life of the plan.

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Throughout 2013/14 the City continued with the implementation of actions identified in its DAIP leading to improvements in terms of access, information and awareness of the needs of people with disability and their families. This has resulted in greater participation and involvement in services and programs, accessing facilities and information, and events.

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Significant initiatives undertaken by the City to enhance access and inclusion during 2013/14 include:

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»» Progress of the Footpaths and Crossings Audit Project recommendations with 88 nonconforming pram ramps remediated. »» Recruitment procedures have all been reviewed to ensure inclusiveness. »» Website development standards

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meet W3C guidelines. Working with other agencies including the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority to ensure a high level of universal access is promoted in major projects around the city including the Cultural Centre redevelopment, the Perth City Link, new City of Perth Library and the Elizabeth Quay project. Research and development of a new staff DAIP training and reference tool and e-books. Sponsorships and event providers to have DAIP compliance. The Access Working Group reviewed six projects and developments. City of Perth Parking has completed installing a new car park guidance system in the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Car Park to assist and guide all customers to vacant spaces. Customers with disabilities will be guided to designated available ACROD bays.

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DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS DONATIONS

$

WA Special Needs Children’s Christmas Party $330 Mercedes College $996 $550 PCYC Circus Quirkus Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $408 $2,000 Ruah Community Services Mercedes College LEAP $2,000 Royal WA Historical Society $465 $810 Esther Foundation Incorporated Rotary Club of West Perth $1,00 $980 The Big Issue Street Soccer Program Mission Australia $2,624 Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic $12,000 $5,000 Edith Cowan University UnitingCare West (Tranby) $1,900 Hellenic Community of WA $16,000 RSL – Anzac Day $50,000 Cancer Council Relay for Life $1,565 POOPS (Pets of Older Persons) $1,000 National Flag Association WA Inc $4,750 North American Veterans Unit $550 Hellenic Women’s Association $1,500 Royal WA Historical Society (Conference) $500 Royal WA Historical Society Auxiliary $450 Lions Club $275 Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week $6,800 Women’s Council for Domestic Violence $2,000 UN Youth in Australia $2,624 East Perth Community Safety Group Inc $8,500 Hellenic Community of WA $500 (90th Anniversary Celebration of Saints Constantine and Helene) Total $128,177

CULTURAL SPONSORSHIP Agelink Artrage Artrinsic Ausdance WA Ausglass Australasian Photographic Association Awesome Arts Barking Gecko Theatre Company Black Swan Theatre Company Blue Room Theatre Buzz Dance Theatre Collegium Symphonic James Berlyn Latin American Cultural Organisation Ms Anna Richardson Ms Itzel Rosas Garcia Ms Jacqui Otago Ms Sarah Rowbottam NAIDOC Nulsen Association Operabox Perth Centre for Photography Perth Jazz Society Perth Theatre Company Perth Theatre Trust Perth International Arts Festival Propel Youth Arts Rusichi Russian Ethnic Community and Youth Development Association St George’s Cathedral Steps Youth Dance Tura Voyces WA Ballet WA Folk Federation WA Music Industry Association WA Opera WA Poetry Festival WA Youth Jazz Orchestra WA Youth Theatre Company WA Symphony Orchestra Yirra Yaakin Total

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$ $5,630 $51,250 $40,000 $9,350 $2,000 $2,000 $100,000 $10,000 $30,000 $52,531 $2,000 $4,000 $7,000 $2,000 $2,000 $6,000 $3,500 $6,000 $35,000 $8,000 $2,000 $10,000 $2,000 $20,000 $25,000 $359,558 $4,000 $1,167 $2,000 $15,000 $15,000 $3,000 $55,857 $2,000 $50,000 $157,778 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $198,778 $15,000 $1,328,399

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EVENT AND SPORTS SPONSORSHIP Rotary Ramble East Perth Twilight Picnic in the Park Miss Universe Registration Day Open House Perth Swan Festival of Lights WALGA banners in the Terrace Hyundai Hopman Cup 2014 Korea Week Food and Culture Exhibition Young Butchers Picnic Japan Festival Oz Concert Natural Wings V8 Supercars Signing Perth International Jazz Festival Perth Medieval Fayre Songkran Festival Perth Passion 2014 Claisebrook Carnivale and Duck Derby QUIT Targa West Tarmac Rally Chevron City to Surf Ride to Work Day Breakfast Santos Great Bike Ride Sabre Sailing Championships State Tee-Ball Championships Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon ASICS Bridges Fun Run BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series HBF Run for a Reason Perth International Squash Challenge Freeway Bike Hike IGA Carols by Candlelight Pride Celebration and Parade RAC Channel Seven Christmas Pageant with the City of Perth Taste of Perth Anzac Day part payment Perth Convention Bureau annual sponsorship and scholarship Perth Fashion Festival Retro Rumble Chinese New Year Fair 2014 Thrill the World Perth

$ $25,000 $19,605 $25,000 $40,000 $30,000 $4,174 $110,000 $500 $20,000 $8,400 $16,000 $15,000 $6,156 $15,390 $5,720 $10,988 $20,000 $20,520 $54,500 $35,000 $10,000 $21,500 $5,000 $5,000 $12,300 $6,500 $10,000 $25,650 $5,130 $30,780 $35,000 $45,900

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Exhibition Medieval Architectural Beauties of Serbia ABC Classic FM Sunday Live concert series Heritage Perth’s Heritage Day Greek Consulate Italian Consulate

$ $889 $1,893 $452 $2,000 $1,548

Total $6,782

$140,000 $85,000 $11,120 $269,075 $305,000 $40,000 $60,000 $2,000

Total $1,606,908

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FOR 2013/14 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ARE PRESENTED TO REFLECT THE PROGRESS TOWARDS THE OUTCOMES THE CITY OF PERTH WILL FOCUS ON 2009-2029 AS LISTED IN THE “CITY OF PERTH 2029 VISION AND FOUR YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN”.

VALUE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2013/14: $1,774.3 million Commentary

ECONOMY AND CITY VIBRANCY OUTCOMES »» A sustainable business and tourism destination recognised for its distinctive qualities (including its liveability, river setting and cleanliness) and for its

The value of applications determined was the highest since 2007/08 (following the decline in the construction industry after the Global Financial Crisis) reflecting the number of major development proposals submitted this year. The plot ratio amendments to City Planning Scheme No. 2 was a significant factor influencing the influx of major applications, many of which were for hotel developments.

indigenous history, heritage and people. »» A globally connected city playing a key role in the Indian Ocean Rim and the Pacific Rim, with a diverse and resilient economy with a spirit of innovation. »» Increased city vibrancy while maintaining its high ranking as a liveable city.

NUMBER OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2013/14: 357 Commentary This is a relatively low figure for the City but only 9 fewer determinations than last year. It includes 22 major applications that were determined by the City of Perth Local Development Assessment Panel.

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NUMBER OF BUILDING LICENCES

AVERAGE OFFICE RENT

2013/14: 500

2013/14: $719/sqm per annum

Commentary

Commentary

The number of building applications increased slightly from 2012/13 and, importantly, saw approval of the first stages of commercial office buildings at Perth City Link, major student accommodation at UWA and the continuing development of residential apartments.

Savills Australia, with the Property Council of Australia (WA) has recorded average Premium Grade net face rents as at June 2014 at $725 to $825 per square metre, whilst A Grade range from $575 to $750 and B Grade $425. Due to downward pressure experienced in the past 18 months, office vacancy rates have increased and as a result rents have softened and are expected to continue to soften. Source: Savills and Property Council of Australia.

VALUE OF BUILDING LICENCES

RESIDENTIAL STRATA UNITS

2013/14: $924.6 million

2013/14: 14,881

Commentary

Commentary

The value of the developments was almost double last year’s figures and is the highest total since the (pre-GFC) building boom slowed in 2009/10. Seven major building permits contributed to these values including Kings Square office developments and Brookfield Tower 2.

The number of approved residential strata lots within the city continues to grow. The number of residential strata lots approved and actually added to the market for 2013/14 was 338 which is an increase on the 2012/13 period. Source: Landgate.

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»» The services and facilities needed by the community are planned for and provided by the City of Perth, other government and nongovernment organisations or the community itself. »» The physical and mental health of the community is enhanced through the City’s role as regulator and service provider. »» A diverse and fair community that caters equally for people’s needs. »» Appreciation and support for the culture and heritage value of the city. »» The city is a safe place for residents, workers and visitors.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

EVENTS LICENCES APPROVED

REQUESTS (RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS)

2013/14: 218

2013/14: 454

Commentary

Commentary Complaints have decreased slightly from 2012/13 to 2013/14. However, the top three complaint categories for the year were, Noise 51%, Food 19% and Health Nuisances at 15%. Noise complaints continue to be a challenging area, with more construction being undertaken and residential developments conflicting with entertainment land uses.

The City’s parks, reserves and local roads continue to be popular for hosting events. The numbers of event approvals has remained steady over the past two years since the loss of the Esplanade Reserve. 24 were categorised as major events. The growth of sporting events such as fun runs and triathlons require frequent road closures. Finding a balance between activation and access will continue to be a challenge. A lot of pressure is placed on reserves such as Langley Park as the City attempts to accommodate a variety and high number of reserve hire requests.

CONTACTS – RANGER SERVICES

EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE CITY

COMMUNITY PRESENCE ACTIVITIES

2013/14: 40

2013/14: 18,840

Commentary

Commentary

The periodic ‘rounds’ system is now attracting applications for funding at double the level of funding available. Key events sponsored include – Taste of Perth, Targa West Tarmac Rally, Open House Perth, Japan Festival, Chevron City to Surf, Hyundai Hopman Cup, Perth Fashion Festival and Chinese New Year.

Data is not comparable against previous year due to a change in the way statistics are now recorded due to change in the recording system.

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CAPABLE AND RESPONSIVE ORGANISATION OUTCOMES »» A high standard of governance is maintained and is seen to be maintained by Elected Members and staff who understand their obligations and make decisions accordingly. »» A capable and motivated workforce to deliver the City’s services into the future. »» The tax regime required to fund City programs is kept to a minimum. »» A diverse revenue base with new sources of revenue. »» The utilisation of assets to produce revenue is maximised. »» Technological innovation and systems support the efficient delivery of service. »» Capital expenditure initiatives can be adequately funded.

DEBT SERVICE RATIO

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

2013/14: 5.04

2013/14: $52.8 million

Commentary

Commentary

The Debt Service Ratio measures the City’s ability to service debt (principal and interest) out of its available operating revenue. The lower the ratio, the greater the ability of the City to service the debt. The Debt Service Ratio increased from 2012/13. There were increased capital and interest repayments made in 2013/14 due to new borrowings raised in 2012/13 even though available operating income increased by $7.4 million during the year.

Capital Expenditure decreased by $18.1 million on the 2012/13 expenditure of $70.9 million. The main items of expenditure were $10.9 million for the development of the new City of Perth Library and Plaza at Cathedral Square, $2.9 million for the revamping of St Georges Terrace between Barrack Street and Victoria Avenue, $2.3 million for new flooring at the City Station Concourse and $2.3 million for the development of land at Tamala Park.

CURRENT RATIO

LIQUIDITY RATIO

2013/14: 0.83

2013/14: 3.46

Commentary

Commentary

The Current Ratio is an indication of the City’s short-term debt obligations. The higher the ratio, the greater the liquidity. The current ratio is equal to current assets, minus restricted assets, divided by current liabilities, minus liabilities associated with restricted assets. The increase in the ratio is mainly due to an increase in unrestricted investments of $4.3 million and a decrease in loan liabilities of $4.9 million during the year.

The Liquidity Ratio shows the liquid assets in relation to liquid liabilities of the City. There has been a decrease in the Liquidity Ratio this financial year as investments have decreased and there has also been an increase in current liabilities.

CITY OF PERTH ANNUAL REPORT 2013/14

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SCHEDULE 20

URBAN OUTCOMES »» A city achieving high-quality design in all projects and improving the urban and built environment to a standard comparable to the best cities in the world but unique to Perth. »» Agreement with the State Government on an overarching framework to guide the development of the city, including the river and foreshore, to achieve the City of Perth’s longterm vision to maintain an open foreshore with nodes of development to bring people to the river.

»» The City of Perth is known for a diverse range of quality public spaces that attract people to the capital city to work, live and play. Vibrant public spaces ensure Perth is a safe and enticing destination offering a “point of difference” from suburban experiences. Public places will be accessible and welcoming to all people and provide a range of opportunities to meet and contribute to the cultural heart of Western Australia.

USE OF CITY OF PERTH CAR PARKS

CITY POPULATION

2013/14: 5,447,567

2013/14: 21,860

Commentary:

Commentary:

Off-street parking patronage is down from financial year 2012/13 by 41,504. On-street parking patronage is lower than the last financial year by 102,901. This may be attributed partly to capital works and construction in the city, which has necessitated the removal or suspension of a number of on-street parking bays. The number of active parking permits saw a decline of 162. There was a total of 1,381 permits in active use on 30 June 2013. By the same time in 2014, this had reduced to 1,219. CPP provided services for 1565 event days in 2013/14.

At June 2014, the forecast residential population of the city was 21,860, an increase of 7.2%% on the previous year’s estimate of 20,285. This continues the City’s strong performance as a local government area with a high rate of population growth.

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ENVIRONMENT OUTCOMES »» The city is a model of how a liveable urban environment can coexist with its natural environment and contribute to global sustainability.

WASTE

RECYCLING

2013/14: 21,964 tonnes

2013/14: 1,909 tonnes

Commentary

Commentary

Total waste collected decreased by 30% over the previous year. This is directly attributable to a 48% decrease in construction and demolition waste resulting from a reduced volume of major works undertaken directly by the City. Waste from residential and commercial sources decreased by 5% as a result of loss of commercial business to private service providers offering a complete waste management service. Total bin lifts remained static.

Recycling tonnages continue to decline as a result of private contractors offering complete services with an overall decrease of 2.5%. Commercial recycling decreased by 3% while residential recycling decreased by a nominal 2%. Total bin lifts increased by 5%. Commercial – 758 tonnes, Residential – 1151 tonnes.

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SCHEDULE 20

27 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia GPO Box C120 Perth, Western Australia 6839 Phone +61 9 9461 3333 Facsimile +61 8 9461 3083 Email [email protected] Internet www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au ABN 83 780 118 628 48

CITY OF PERTH ANNUAL REPORT 2013/14

SCHEDULE 21 2014/15 BUDGET OCTOBER 2014 OPERATING BUDGET REVIEW by NATURE and TYPE

($) 76,236,923 1,857,558 1,820,895 518,722 6,140,750 5,200,161 2,342,976 78,528,324 9,552,550 1,500,430 5,487,586 3,072,041

Proposed Revised Budget ($) 76,125,810 2,310,946 2,057,337 549,850 6,021,816 5,181,125 2,632,762 74,755,597 9,617,112 1,495,502 5,271,058 2,890,101

Budget Adjustment Fav/(UnFav) ($) (111,113) 453,388 236,442 31,128 (118,934) (19,036) 289,786 (3,772,726) 64,562 (4,928) (216,528) (181,940)

Total Operating Revenue

192,258,916

188,909,016

(3,349,899)

Operating Expenditure

Current Budget

Proposed Revised Budget ($) 66,524,613 49,926,935 3,064,779 1,166,965 31,227,307 1,680,796 1,032,366 992,713 22,209,797 (2,117,821)

Budget Adjustment Fav/(UnFav) ($) 594,324 (442,029) (69,206) 12,568 3,309,682 (40,778) (382,547) (500,000)

2

2,482,013

1

Operating Revenue 6100 - Rates 6220 - Recurrent Grants 6210 - Grants & Subsidies 6300 - Contributions & Donations 6510 - Rubbish Collection 6520 - Rental & Hire Charges 6530 - Licence & Registration Fees 6540 - Parking Fees 6550 - Fines & Costs 6560 - Community Service Fee 6600 - Interest Earned 6900 - Other Revenue

7100 - Employee Costs 7200 - Material Costs 7300 - Utilities 7400 - Insurance Expenditure 7510 - Depreciation and Amortisation 7600 - Interest Expense 7700 - Loss on Disposal of Assets 7800 - Expense Provisions 7900 - Other Expenditure Employee cost recovery - Capital Works

Current Budget

($) 67,118,937 49,484,906 2,995,573 1,179,533 34,536,989 1,640,018 1,032,366 992,713 21,827,249 (2,617,821)

see footnote

Total Operating Expenditure Distribution from TPRC Change in Net Assets resulting from Operations - Gain/(Reduction)

178,190,463 1,667,000 15,735,452

1 Administration error (2,482,013) amended to read 2,482,013 2 Administration error 500,00 amended to read (500,000)

175,708,450 1,667,000 14,867,566

(867,886)

CITY of PERTH OPERATING STATEMENT by Directorate and Unit OCTOBER 2014 BUDGET REVIEW Variance Original Budget to Forecast Budget $

2014/15 Budget Year to September $

2014/15 Actual Year To September $

2014/15 Original 2014/15 Budget October Forecast $

Variance to Estimate %

Rates

$

75,520,803

$

75,445,810

$

76,236,923

$

76,125,810

-$

111,113

0%

Grants & Contributions

$

408,840

$

791,454

$

3,678,453

$

4,368,283

$

689,830

19%

Interim rates outlook is more favourable but the number of appeals against valuations is of concern $236k additional Roads to Recovery and other State and Federal grants

Rubbish Collection Fees

$

6,109,498

$

5,990,565

$

6,140,750

$

6,021,816

-$

118,934

-2%

Minor variation due to actual revenue being lower than anticipated. Will continue to be monitored closely

Parking Fees

$

19,835,306

$

18,843,003

$

78,528,324

$

74,755,597

-$

3,772,726

-5%

Reduction in revenue forecast based on the actual results for the first three months of the year

Fines & Costs Community Service Fees

$ $

2,495,952 382,602

$ $

2,404,246 376,389

$ $

9,552,550 1,500,430

$ $

9,617,112 1,495,502

$ -$

64,562 4,928

1% 0%

Investment Income

$

1,373,397

$

1,571,566

$

5,487,586

$

5,271,058

-$

216,528

-4%

REVENUE

Other Revenue

$ Total $

2,998,543 109,124,941

$ $

3,547,804 108,970,838

$ $

11,133,900 192,258,916

$ $

11,253,838 188,909,016

$ -$

119,938 3,349,899

1% -2%

$ Total $

824,570 824,570

$ $

674,663 674,663

$ $

3,218,571 3,218,571

$ $

3,193,520 3,193,520

-$ -$

25,051 25,051

-1% -1%

$ $

153,666 299,983

$ $

128,785 300,150

$ $

625,799 1,216,080

$ $

628,341 1,292,747

$ $

2,542 76,667

0% 6%

Financial Services

$

874,733

$

852,547

$

3,131,746

$

3,235,331

$

103,585

3%

Human Resources

$

440,853

$

334,682

$

1,722,446

$

1,773,925

$

51,478

3%

$ Total $

1,904,830 3,674,067

$ $

1,664,998 3,281,162

$ $

7,591,176 14,287,247

$ $

7,404,678 14,335,022

-$ $

186,498 47,775

-2% 0%

$

290,364

$

280,779

$

1,194,796

$

1,189,207

-$

5,589

0%

Community Services

$

2,014,153

$

1,987,171

$

9,260,416

$

9,212,884

-$

47,532

-1%

Compliance

$

2,970,449

$

2,960,565

$

12,038,173

$

12,359,409

$

321,236

3%

Library Services

$

921,846

$

851,185

$

3,750,752

$

4,199,538

$

448,786

12%

Property Management

$

2,468,531

$

2,002,379

$

10,180,656

$

10,241,912

$

61,256

1%

$ Total $

2,858,488 11,523,829

$ $

2,877,938 10,960,016

$ $

14,260,589 50,685,380

$ $

14,126,715 51,329,664

-$ $

133,874 644,283

-1% 1%

122,711

$

166,681

$

487,187

$

604,027

$

116,839

24%

Comments

Increase in respect of provision for revenue from Health Act fines Reduction of $217k. A more prudent view of overall returns on investments as term deposit rates fall. Inc Planning fees $350k, Council House rental $120k, Compliance parking $105k, reduction in grant for Christmas Pageant $100k and parks & gardens revenue $113k

EXPENDITURE by Directorate & Unit Executive Support CEO Unit

Corporate Services Directorate Director Corporate Services Governance

Information Services

City Services Directorate Director City Services

Marketing

City Infrastructure and Enterprises Directorate Director City Infrastructure $ Off Street Parking

$

8,590,901

$

8,489,858

$

34,593,727

$

34,937,000

$

343,273

1%

Parks & Landscape Services

$

1,780,804

$

1,743,051

$

7,732,069

$

7,968,010

$

235,942

3%

Works & Services

$

2,629,900

$

1,913,876

$

10,509,758

$

10,338,279

-$

171,479

-2%

Business and Enterprises

$

2,477,648

$

2,031,812

$

10,072,864

$

9,558,614

-$

514,250

-5%

Contracts and Asset Management $ Total $

1,340,354 16,942,317

$ $

1,438,120 15,783,398

$ $

6,137,659 69,533,264

$ $

6,445,169 69,851,099

$ $

307,509 317,835

5% 0%

Reduction in employee costs $71k, inc. other expenditure including conferences, travel and allowances $47k

Inc in employee costs Inc in employee costs $88k, net inc in materials and contracts expenditure $13k Inc in employee costs $81k, reduction in consultancy and external contract labour $20k Reduction in employee costs effectively reallocated to external contract labour. Depreciation reduced $165k

Inc in employee costs $63k, reduction in other professional fees $107k, Inc in cleaning & laundry $25k, Bank charges $22k, prosecution fees $23k and employee costs $240k Inc staff costs $83k, rental & outgoings $168k, interest paid loans $322k, reduction in cleaning & laundry $62k, Security costs $30k Reduction in employee costs $180k, utilities $49k, interest paid loans $263k, net increase in materials and contracts $129k, depreciation $402k, Reduction in employee costs $54k, donations and sponsorship $100k, net increase in materials and contracts expenditure $12k

Inc employee costs due to budget reallocation Reduction in employee costs $116k materials and contracts $22k, increase in utilities $110k, depreciation $395k Inc infrastructure contractors $125k, parks, gardens, reserves maintenance $25k and employee costs $82k Reduction in employees costs $105k, other professional fees $196k, inc in infrstructure contractors $69k, external contract labour $28k Reduction in employee costs $513k arising from reallocation of vacant positions Inc Depreciation Fleet & Plant and Minor Plant $250k, Other professional fees $32k

City Planning and Development Directorate Director City Planning

$

583,962

$

474,580

$

1,987,114

$

2,328,659

$

341,545

17%

Sustainable City Development

$

808,712

$

525,871

$

3,349,280

$

3,165,909

-$

183,371

-5%

Approvals

$

813,573

$

743,098

$

3,110,799

$

3,217,051

$

106,252

3%

City Design

$

1,110,749

$

873,175

$

4,360,151

$

4,466,242

$

106,091

2%

Economic Development

$ Total $

732,636 4,049,633

$ $

463,759 3,080,484

$ $

2,714,261 15,521,605

$ $

2,780,952 15,958,814

$ $

66,691 437,208

2% 3%

Depreciation - Buildings Depreciation - Infrastructure

$ $ Total $

1,844,849 4,787,613 6,632,463

$ $ $

1,734,337 3,041,777 4,776,115

$ $ $

7,379,397 19,150,453 26,529,850

110,512 4,293,551 4,404,063

-1% -22% -17%

43,646,878

$

38,555,838

$

179,775,918

7,268,885 14,856,902 22,125,787 176,793,906

-$ -$ -$

TOTAL EXPENDITURE $

$ $ $ $ $

-$

2,982,012

-2%

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

$

$ 258,092 -$ (872,607) 66,092,579

$

$ 10,059 $ (390,932) 70,815,991

$

1,667,000 $ 1,032,366 $ (2,617,821) $ 15,735,452 $

1,667,000 1,032,366 (2,117,821) 14,867,565

$ $ $

-

0 500,000

0% 0% -19%

-$

867,887

-6%

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Inc in employee costs $21k, external contract labour $126k, minor IT assets $35k, reduction in consultancy $50k, systems software $30k Inc in other professional fees $40k, minor assets $15k, system software $12k and employee costs $36k Inc in employee costs $50k, donations and sponsorship $80k, reduction in consultancy $30k, photography expenses $20k, and travel $20k

Extrapolation based on first three months

No change forecast No change forecast Reflects slower than anticipated capital expenditure

SCHEDULE 22

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS Distribution from Mindarie Regional Council $ Loss/(Gain) on Disposal of Fixed Assets $ Employee Cost Recovery - Capital Works

Inc in Heritage Perth $300k, external contract labour $67k, other professional fees $18k Reduction in minor assets $49k and consultancy $36k Reduction in employee costs $360k, other professional fees $93k inc in external contract labour $290K

CAPITAL WORKS BUDGET 2014/15 - OCTOBER BUDGET REVIEW CW Account Number

Project Name / Capital Budget Item

Unit

$

Comments

750,000 Request funds to be brought forward from future year plans 485,000 For granite kerbing per previous Council report 403,372 Budget not carried forward approx $399k will be required due to RT 205 accident in order to 'top up' this budget so that original planned replacements can take 399,000 place. 12,312 To be funded from operating 75,000 To be funded from operating Request for $110k additional funds be brought forward from 112,683 2015/16 plans 100,000 Works revised to include drainage, landscaping and asphalting

ONGOING PROJECTS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL FUNDS 0172 1643 1494

2-Way Street Conversion Programme - Barrack Street Streetscape Enhancement - Hay Street (Barrack St to Irwin St) 2-Way Street Conversion Programme - Mounts Bay Road

CDU CDU CDU

0153

Fleet and Plant Replacement (Sanitation - Household Refuse programme)

CAM

1659 0580

Light Fitting Replacements at Car Parks Upgrade and Replacement of Facilities Equipment

CPP CPP

0376

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance - Council House

1761

Car park Resurfacing - Citiwatch Surveillance Centre

PPM

1505

Central City Malls - Forrest Place Redevelopment - Kiosk

CDU

0590

Replace Hand Basins - Citiplace Rest Centre

PPM

0487

Pump intake upgrade - Narrows Interchange

PALS

1558

Retaining Wall (NE Cnr) Wellington St Car Park

PPM

1622

Replace Air Conditioning - City Station Concourse

PPM

0157

Fleet and Plant Replacement

CAM

1608

Goderich St Car Park Vandalised Equipment

CPP

1666

Replace Fire cabinets - Pier Street Car Park

PPM

0502 1522 1443 0171 0198 0566 0561 1480 1686 0486 1713 0491 1562 0498 0468 1563 1723 1606 0521 1751

Security Upgrade Depot Maintenance of River Walls along Swan River Foreshore Replace Chillers - Council House 2-Way St Conversion Programme-Murray St (Milligan to Thomas) Terrace Road - Victoria Avenue to Bennett Street Murray Street - Irwin Street to Victoria Avenue Lord Street / Moore Street - Intersection Malcolm Street - Elder Street to South of Harvest Terrace Core Switch refresh / replacement Upgrade Irrigation - Victoria Gardens Governors Avenue - East - Terrace Rd to Riverside Dr Black Spot Program - Wellington Street / Plain Street Upgrade to Streetscape Royal St East Perth Purchase and Installation of Street Tree Non Slip Grates Upgrade to Lighting - Plateia - Lake Street CPP Murals Malcolm Street - South - Cliff St to Fraser Ave Street Tree Fencing Adelaide Terrace Wireless Network Wireless Devices St Georges Tce MFP-Signal Works

PPM WKS PPM CDU WKS WKS WKS WKS IS PALS WKS CDU PALS PALS CAM CPP WKS PALS IS CDU

IS

Unforseen variations including below ground wall discovery, 48,000 structural frame alterations due to fibre cable Original budget underestimated project requirements. Additional 45,000 funds required to undertake the works. Project exceeds budget, will seek funding within current budget in 44,437 October review Project combined with drainage works CW1665. Additional funds 40,000 required for retaining wall portion. 40,000 Additional funds required for consultant costs New vehicle for senior position in PMO - to be funded from 36,000 Operating Funds requested in Oct review. Insurance proceeds will be the 18,115 funding source 15,000 10,000 24,021 27,000 48,201 8,529 8,331 6,892 5,684 5,603 5,000 2,625 2,461 1,761 1,613 798 533 416 412 293 162

Extra funds required to complete all works highlighted in audit. Additional funds required for fencing and security cameras.

Projects completed over budget / additional funds required to finalisation

2,784,254

Sub Total

PROJECTS WITH SURPLUS FUNDS 0132 0459 1536 1430 1631 1628 0477 1499 1618 1565 0203 0526

Goderich Street Car Park Affordable Housing Redevelopment Wellington St Rectification 2-Way Murray Street - Construction Network and Security Infrastructure - Council House and Regal Place Replace mainline from Water Treatment Plant - Ozone Reserve Install protective fencing around bamboo - Stirling Gardens Replace Air Conditioning - Citiplace Community Centre Piazza Northbridge - Road Resurface Citiplace Community Centre- Chair Replacement Murray Street - East Construction Affordable Rental Housing Demonstration Project Replace Switchboard - Council House

SCD CDU CDU IS PALS PALS PPM CDU CMS CDU SCD PPM

1602

Timefiler

1403

Fit out - Citiwatch Surveillance Centre (Design works)

PPM

1411 1745

Replacement of Lighting - Victoria Gardens Wellington Street (Reconstruction West bound Lanes)-King St

PALS WKS

1637

2-Way Murray Street - Elder St to Thomas St

CDU

1438

License Plate Recognition

CPP

1439

Car Park Redevelopment

CPP

0264

Parking Facilities

CAM

1496

City Laneways - New

CDU

1614 1623 1673

River Wall Rehabilitation - Stage 5A Replace Eastern Boundary Fence - Perth Concert Hall Ground Floor foyer security refurbishment

WKS PPM PPM

1711

DUP Replacement Program - Nile Street to Trinity College

WKS

IS

-1,950 -3,264 -3,354 -7,465 -7,680 -8,367 Completed -9,750 -11,188 -11,000 -12,764 -15,164 -47,703 Alternative project at feasibility stage, initial costs to be charged to -43,102 Operating -20,000 Cost savings identified -39,334 -257,201 Partial deferral to 2015/16. Concept design and trial holes only in -155,000 2014/15 -237,490 Project deferred to 2015/16 -2,579,997 Project deferred -120,000 3 x Caddy vans deferred to 2015/16 replacement programme -14,741 -210,094 -100,000 -390,000

Project not yet commenced. Unlikely to be commenced 14/15 Project cancelled. Project cancelled. Project cancelled. Project cancelled due to stadium footbridge works. Funds to be redistributed to new project - DUP Replacement Program - Mounts -200,000 Bay Road

-4,506,608

Sub Total

NEW PROJECTS REQUIRING FUNDING Project Management Office - 3D Model IT equipment DUP Replacement Program - Mounts Bay Road

13,000 Funded from Operating 200,000 Request for funds to be reallocated from CW1711

213,000

Sub Total

ONGOING PROJECTS REQUESTING THE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS CAM CAM CDU CDU CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP CPP

Riverside Drive - Replace wall lighting St Georges Terrace and Adelaide Terrace Light fittings Prototype litter bins Greening of the City (Landscaping and Park Furniture) - Various Light Fitting Replacements at Car Parks Replacement Program - CCTV Equipment - City Wide Upgrade Signage including LED/VMS - City Wide Carparks PCEC - CCTV and Lighting Equipment Entry / Exit island and barrier replacement Replacement of External and Internal VMS signs Replacement Program - CCTV Equipment - City Wide Resurfacing & Other Works in Car Parks Energy Management System in Car Parks Replacement Program - CCTV Equipment - City Wide Upgrade Signage including LED/VMS - City Wide Carparks Light Fitting Replacements at Car Parks

50,000 -50,000 5,000 -5,000 130,351 127,793 80,375 47,717 35,000 25,538 -24,984 -35,000 -51,250 -102,809 -105,912 -126,818

Sub Total

0

Grand total

-1,509,354

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0469 0470 1603 1624 1659 1684 1683 0422 1657 0505 1395 1664 0507 0578 0577 1435

Summary of changes to Capital Works Budet 2014/15 Original Approved Budget Finalisation of Carry Forward amounts into 2014/15

$ 72,125,016 8,012,975

Current Capital Works Budget

80,137,991

October Review Ongoing projects requiring additional funds New projects requiring funding Projects with surplus funds available

2,784,254 213,000 -4,506,608

Net Result of October review

-1,509,354

Proposed Revised Capital Works Budget 2014/15

78,628,637

Funding impact of October Review

$

Municipal Funds (net additional funds required)

867,437

CW1438, CW1439, CW1608, CW1563 CW0459 CW0153 CW1623 CW0264 CW1439 CW1622, CW1659, 136,312 CW0580 and a new project

Parking Facilities Development Reserve (reduction in requirement to use the reserve) Asset Enhancement Reserve (reduction in requirement to use the reserve) Refuse Disposal and Treatment Reserve (increase in requirement to use the reserve) Contributions (reduction) Sale Proceeds (reduction in anticipated proceeds) Loan funds (not required to be drawn down in 2014/15)

-1,765,851 -3,264 399,000 -50,000 -60,000 -1,032,988

Operating Budget Total

-1,509,354

SCHEDULE 23

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SCHEDULE 24

CITY OF PERTH

REVISED BUDGET RATE SETTING STATEMENT for the year ending 30 June 2015

Proceeds from Operating Activities Operating Revenue Nature of Income Parking Fees Fines and Costs Investment Income and Interest Community Service Fees Rubbish Collection Rentals and Hire Charges Recurrent Grants Contributions, Donations and Reimbursements Other Income

Adopted Budget

Actual YTD

October Revised Budget

2014/15 $

30-Sep-14 $ 41,820

2014/15 $

Revised Budget Variance 2014/15 $

78,528,324 9,552,550 5,487,586 1,500,430 6,140,750 5,200,161 1,857,558 518,722 5,415,017 114,201,098

18,843,003 2,404,246 1,571,566 376,389 5,990,565 1,392,887 259,260 94,927 2,059,990 32,992,833

74,755,597 9,617,112 5,271,058 1,495,502 6,021,816 5,181,125 2,310,946 549,850 5,522,863 110,725,869

(3,772,727) 64,562 (216,528) (4,928) (118,934) (19,036) 453,388 31,128 107,846 (3,475,229)

64,501,116 49,484,905 2,995,573 1,179,533 34,536,990 1,640,018 992,713 1,032,366 21,827,249 178,190,463 (34,536,990) (1,032,366) 142,621,107

15,123,686 9,038,898 712,997 300,752 7,022,880 402,334 240,642 (10,059) 5,336,997 38,169,126 (7,022,880) 10,059 31,156,305

64,406,792 49,926,935 3,064,779 1,166,965 31,227,307 1,680,797 992,713 1,032,366 22,209,797 175,708,451 (31,227,307) (1,032,366) 143,448,778

94,324 (442,030) (69,206) 12,568 3,309,683 (40,779) (382,548) 2,482,012 (3,309,683) (827,671)

Net Surplus/(Deficit) from Operations

(28,420,009)

1,836,528

(32,722,909)

(4,302,900)

Investing Activities Capital Expenditure Repayment of Borrowings Transfers to Reserves

(67,973,162) (6,128,375) (21,748,677)

(10,247,484) (1,916,762) (745,492)

(78,628,637) (6,128,375) (22,147,677)

(10,655,475) (399,000)

(95,850,214)

(12,909,738)

(106,904,689)

(11,054,475)

29,721,214 15,685,285 1,032,988 1,139,000 1,667,000 1,820,895 51,066,382

11,937,613 1,564,679 283,765 532,194 14,318,251

27,955,363 15,038,420 1,139,000 1,667,000 2,057,337 47,857,120

(1,765,851) (646,865) (1,032,988) 236,442 (3,209,262)

(73,203,841)

3,245,041

(91,770,478)

(18,566,637)

Less: Operating Expenditure Nature of Expenditure Employee Costs Materials and Contracts Utilities Insurance Expenditure Depreciation and Amortisation Interest Expenses Expense Provisions Loss on Disposal of Assets Other Expenditure Add back Depreciation (Loss) / Profit on Disposals

Financing Activities Transfer from Reserves Carry Forwards Proceeds from Borrowings Proceeds from Disposal of Assets Distribution from TPRC Capital Grants

Net Surplus/(Deficit) before Rates Add: Opening Funds

(2,486,664)

7,807,830

16,073,145

Amount Sourced from Rates

76,236,923

75,445,810

76,125,810

546,418

86,498,681

Balance of Closing Funds on Hand

428,477

18,559,809 (111,113) (117,941)

58,491,248 Net Cash on Hand Cash On Hand Money Market Investments Overdraft

Funds on Hand Analysis of Funds on Hand Reserves Provisions Carry forwards Restricted Grants not yet utilised General Funds

Funds on Hand

2,229,850 95,987,160 98,217,010

74,294,309 11,372,872 12,549,829 98,217,010

2,121,833 143,677,483 145,799,316

3,347,108 96,209,472 99,556,580

1,117,258 222,312 1,339,570

63,639,656 10,571,582 14,603,105 56,984,973

76,460,086 11,525,004 437,037 11,134,453

2,165,777 152,132 437,037 (1,415,376)

145,799,316

99,556,580

1,339,570

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REVISED CURRENT POSITION for the year ending 30 June 2015

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2014/15 $ 2,229,850 1,633,768 21,692,851 74,294,309 10,141,154 400,250 1,183,061 111,575,243

30-Sep-14 $ 2,121,833 12,879,546 80,037,827 63,639,656 35,339,313 1,577,108 1,090,359 196,685,642

October Revised Budget 2014/15 $ 3,347,108 1,527,289 19,749,386 76,460,086 12,403,590 1,712,963 1,132,379 116,332,800

Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables Employee Entitlements Provisions Borrowings Total Current Liabilities

25,074,419 11,372,872 287,225 6,441,707 43,176,223

29,879,010 10,571,582 287,225 5,191,882 45,929,699

27,476,715 11,525,004 224,001 6,441,707 45,667,426

2,402,296 152,132 (63,224) 0 2,491,203

Working Capital Position Brought Forward

68,399,020

150,755,943

70,665,374

2,266,354

(74,294,309) 6,441,707

(63,639,656) (437,037) (5,372,451) 5,191,882

(76,460,086) (218,519) 6,441,707

(2,165,777) (218,519) -

Adopted Budget Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Deposits and Prepayments Money Market Investments - Municipal Funds Money Market Investments - Restricted Funds Trade and Other Receivables Work in Progress Inventories Total Current Assets

Deduct Restricted Cash Holdings Deduct Restricted Capital Grants Deduct Restricted Unspent Loans Funds Carried Forward Add Current Borrowings

Current Funds Position Brought Forward

546,419

Actual YTD

86,498,681

428,477

Revised Budget Variance 2014/15 $ 1,117,258 (106,479) (1,943,465) 2,165,777 2,262,436 1,312,713 (50,682) 4,757,557

(117,941)

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POLICY NO: 16.2

PLANT AND VEHICLES - DISPOSAL OF ORIGIN/AUTHORITY

FILE NO.

Council meeting - 10 December 1979 (Previously Policy No: W30; W25, ST6, ST3)

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OBJECTIVES To achieve the best possible return for the Council on the disposal of surplus plant and vehicles. POLICY STATEMENT With the object of securing the highest return for the Council consistent with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995, Road Traffic Act 1974 and Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 together with any other relevant legal requirements, the following arrangements currently apply in regard to the disposal of the plant/vehicles indicated below:1.

vehicles such as cars, utilities and panel vans shall be either traded in against the replacement vehicle or disposed of by public tender or sold by auction;

2.

heavy plant vehicles shall be either traded in against the replacement vehicle or sold by public tender or auction.

Reference: Delegation No. 2.6 Amendments/Review: Council meeting - 16 March 1992 (291/92) Council meeting - 28 April 1998 (353/98) Council meeting - 16 December 2008 (1064/08)

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CITY of PERTH Council Policy Manual CP[#] Disposal of Property POLICY OBJECTIVE Key objectives of this policy are:   

to establish protocols for the disposal of assets owned by or vested in the City in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995; to achieve the best possible financial, environmental and community outcomes when disposing of the City’s assets; and to ensure that transparency and accountability is achieved in the disposal of the City’s assets.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE......................................................................................................................... 2  1.

POLICY STATEMENT ................................................................................................. 2

2.

POLICY FRAMEWORK ............................................................................................... 3

3.

POLICY INSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 .....................................................................................................................3 

4.

AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY ............................................................... 4

5.

REASONS FOR DISPOSAL ........................................................................................ 5

6.

METHOD OF DISPOSAL ............................................................................................. 5

7.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................. 6 7.1  Chief Executive Officer ....................................................................................... 6  7.2  Directors ............................................................................................................... 6  7.3  Manager Contract and Asset Management ....................................................... 6  7.4  Managers .............................................................................................................. 6  7.5  Chief Accountant ................................................................................................. 7  7.6  Design Officers / Project Developers ................................................................. 7  7.7  Project Officers .................................................................................................... 7  7.8  Asset Custodian .................................................................................................. 8  7.9  Asset Management Coordinator......................................................................... 8 

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CITY of PERTH Council Policy Manual CP[#] Disposal of Property PREAMBLE (1)

The City of Perth is responsible for a vast number of public assets which includes infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets to a significant value. The whole lifecycle management of all assets includes exercising due diligence in the disposal of assets owned, leased by or vested in the City.

(2)

This policy provides staff, in particular project officers and asset custodians, with the protocols for correct disposal of assets which no longer belong to or are required by the City.

(3)

For the purpose of clarity the term “Property” and “Asset” are interchangeable to ensure alignment with the Local Government Act 1995 and Council Policy 9.12 Asset Management. The following definitions, extracted from section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995 are also relevant: (a) (b)

1.

Disposal: includes to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of, whether absolutely or not; and Property: includes the whole or any part of the interest of a local government in property, but does not include money.

POLICY STATEMENT

The following principles apply to disposal of property (assets) activities: (a)

Asset disposal decisions, including reasons for such action are to be recorded in the City’s asset registers and associated accounting records.

(b)

The financial treatment of the disposal of fixed assets such as land, property, plant, equipment, furniture and fittings is to be calculated using fair value determined by market demand.

(c)

Disposal of assets by private treaty must demonstrate that the most advantaged price was achieved.

(d)

Under no circumstances are items to be donated to staff.

(e)

Planned maintenance disposal by the custodian of infrastructure assets such as drainage, roads, footpaths and lighting are to be stated in the respective asset management plan.

(f)

The financial treatment for the disposal of infrastructure assets is to be calculated using written down values.

(g)

Assets that are approved to be written off will be disposed of from the asset register at their written down value as of the date of write off.

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Assessment of risks and identification of areas most susceptible to fraud when disposing of assets is to be considered and reported as part of the decision to dispose of property.

(i)

Donation of no longer required assets to “Not for Profit Organisations” may be determined in accordance with delegated authority within the limits and conditions detailed in the Delegated Authority Register.

(j)

Environmental considerations are paramount when considering disposal of assets to landfill sites, therefore the Environmental Protection Act 1986 Part V and the Department of Environment Guidelines for “Landfill Waste Classification and Waste Definitions 1996” are to be complied with.

2.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

This Policy is part of the City’s Asset Management Framework established in Council Policy 9.12 – Asset Management. 3.

POLICY INSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995

(1)

Section 3.58 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 establish the methodologies by which local governments may dispose of property (assets) and are applicable to any asset disposal contemplated by the City.

(2)

Having taken clause 6 into account, the following disposal approaches are to be followed by responsible officers in accordance this policy: (a)

Start of a new project - this applies to assets being replaced, relocated or made redundant as part of capital works program. At the beginning of any concept designs and throughout the design process, the appointed Project Officer or Design Officer is to engage with asset custodians and identify all existing City assets impacted by the proposed works and to implement appropriated planning for the disposal of assets that will be affected by the new work.

(b)

End of a Project – assets identified for disposal and the disposal methodology shall be clearly documented in the capital works close-out report authorised by the Project Officer.

(c)

Vehicles shall be either traded in against the replacement vehicle as part of a public tender process or disposed of by public auction. The Fleet Management Coordinator is responsible for vehicle disposals in accordance with this policy.

(d)

Heavy Plant shall be either traded in against the replacement piece of plant through a public tender process or sold by public auction. The Fleet

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Minor Plant items are the responsibility of the Fleet Management Coordinator for disposal in accordance with this policy.

(f)

Land is the responsibility of the Manager Property Management.

(h)

Buildings are to be disposed of in accordance with this policy and are the responsibility of the Manager Property Management.

(i)

Furniture and Equipment located in buildings are to be disposed of in accordance with this policy and are the responsibility of the Manager Property Management.

(j)

Infrastructure assets are to be disposed of in accordance with this policy and are the responsibility of the Project Officer, Design Officer or the designated asset class custodian.

(k)

Information technology assets are to be disposed of in accordance with this policy and are the responsibility of the Chief Information Officer.

(l)

City of Perth Parking Assets is to be disposed of in accordance with this policy and is the responsibility of the Manager City of Perth Parking.

(m)

Compliance assets are to be disposed of in accordance with this policy and are the responsibility of the Manager Compliance Services.

(n)

Artwork assets within the City of Perth Art and Public Art Collections are the responsibility of the Manager Community Services.

4.

AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY

(1)

Decisions on the disposal of property (assets) may only be made in accordance with Delegated Authority detailed in the City’s Delegated Authority Register or by resolution of Council.

(2)

For major project work where disposal of property (assets) is likely to exceed the delegated authority limit, a Council resolution is required that details full financial and asset management implications associated with the disposal(s).

(3)

In instances where major projects requiring Council approval and include as part of the works disposal of existing assets, there is an obligation to disclose the written down value under financial implications of the Council report.

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REASONS FOR DISPOSAL

In accordance with clauses 7.1 to 7.6 (inclusive) and 7.8.2 of Council Policy 9.12 – Asset Management Policy the following are the reasons by which a decision to dispose of property (assets) may be made. The property (assets): (a)

has reached its pre-determined economic life in order to maximise the realisable market value;

(b)

is no longer required due to a change in functionality or usage patterns;

(c)

has reached the end of its expected useful life and has been confirmed by an appropriate condition assessment as to be disposed and/or replaced;

(d)

no longer complies with workplace health and safety standards or is determined as environmentally unviable, subject to risk assessment;

(e)

is beyond repair and no longer in operable condition;

(f)

is no longer able to provide an acceptable level of service to the community;

(g)

is subject of a Council decision to provide the property as a contribution or donation by the City to a construction project where the assets is vital to the project proceeding or to a charitable organisation to facilitate charitable purposes;

(h)

is made of hazardous materials and/or contains dangerous goods and as such must be disposed of in an authorised manner and in accordance with legislation;

(i)

is stolen, lost or damaged.

6.

METHOD OF DISPOSAL

The disposal method chosen must comply with the requirements of section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995 and be appropriate to the value, nature, quantity and location of the goods, and where applicable promote fair and effective competition to the greatest extent possible. The disposal methods available are: (a)

Public Tender – Western Australia.

(b)

Auction – advertisement in the local newspapers circulated in Western Australia.

(c)

Trade-in – as part of a public tender process and only where it is part of the asset replacement program.

(d)

Destruction or landfill – this applies where items are of no commercial value and no longer required by City.

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Contribution or donation as approved by the City.

(f)

Other means as resolved by Council.

7.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1

Chief Executive Officer

7.2

7.3

7.4

(a)

The CEO is the chief custodian of assets and has limited delegated authority to authorise dispose of property as detailed in the City’s Delegated Authority Register

(b)

The CEO is responsible for ensuring that Directors comply with legislation and implement this policy when undertaking the disposal of assets.

Directors (a)

Directors have limited delegated authority from the CEO to authorise the disposal of property as detailed in the City’s Delegated Authority Register.

(b)

Directors are responsible for ensuring that Managers and Officers of the City comply with the legislation and this policy when undertaking the disposal of assets.

Manager Contract and Asset Management (a)

The Manager of Contracts & Asset Management has limited sub-delegated authority from the CEO to authorise the disposal of property detailed in the City’s Delegated Authority Register.

(b)

The Manager of Contracts and Asset Management is responsible for: i.

Ensuring that Managers and Officers of the City comply with legislation and this policy when undertaking disposal of property activities.

ii.

Maintenance of the corporate asset register retained in the Hansen software system.

Managers (a)

Managers have limited sub-delegated authority from the CEO to authorise the disposal of property as detailed in the City’s Delegated Authority Register.

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7.5

7.6

Managers are responsible for ensuring that Custodians of an Asset Class comply with the legislation and this policy when undertaking the disposal of assets.

Chief Accountant (a)

To ensure the recording of asset disposal complies with the Local Government Act (1995) and the Australian Accounting Standards.

(b)

Ensures all revaluation amounts pertaining to assets disposed of are treated in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards.

(c)

Maintenance of the asset register retained in the Finance One software system.

Design Officers / Project Developers Design Officers are responsible for:

7.7

(a)

Preparation of designs, identifying existing assets that are required to be disposed of in the course of a new project development, inclusive of the current value record in the Asset Register and the likely material value at time of disposal. Assistance will be provided by the Coordinator of Asset Management in composition of this information.

(b)

Liaising with asset custodians and ensure appropriate planning for the implications of the assets identified for disposal.

(c)

Ensuring that asset disposal implications and considerations documented and communicated to relevant asset custodians.

(d)

Identify and record the value of all asset classes to be disposed of and where necessary organise condition assessment of the assets identified for disposal.

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Project Officers Project Officers are responsible for: (a) Arranging for the physical disposal of surplus assets associated with a project under their control in accordance with the legislation and this policy. (b)

Obtain appropriate decisions for the disposal of any asset;

(c)

To communicate in advance the disposal of any City of Perth asset to the relevant asset custodians.

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Clearly record and provide written advice on quantity of disposed assets in the capital close-out report including “As Constructed Drawings” when applicable.

Asset Custodian Asset custodians of a particular asset classes are responsible for:

7.9

(a)

Identifying and managing the disposal of assets under their care and control;

(b)

Obtain appropriate decisions for the disposal of any asset;

(c)

Account for the costs of undertaking disposal options within the asset register and the financial systems as appropriate;

(d)

Providing written advice when necessary to the Asset Management Coordinator for the purpose of amending the asset registers when disposal has occurred during maintenance administration period.

Asset Management Coordinator The role of the Asset Management Coordinator is to ensure that the data retained in the Asset Management Register is maintained at a high degree of accuracy. In doing so, the following tasks relating to disposal are to be upheld: (a)

To ensure receipt of the Approval for Disposal of Assets with all relevant information supplied by Project Officers as part of the project close-out report.

(b)

Ensure disposal of assets have been approved before disposing them.

(c)

Dispose and expire assets from Hansen asset register and update GIS.

Document Control Box Document Responsibilities: Custodian: Asset Management Coordinator Decision Maker: Council

Custodian Unit:

Contracts & Asset Management

Compliance Requirements: Legislation: Industry: Organisational:

Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995 Regulations 30 and 31 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 Department of Local Government - Asset Management Framework and Guidelines Council Policy 9.12 Asset Management

Document Management: Risk Rating: Review Frequency: Biennial Next Due: TRIM Ref: Medium 2016 Version # Decision Reference: Synopsis: New Policy to control the disposal of all City property (assets). 1. OCM 00/00/14 Replaces revoked Council Policy 16.2 Plant and Vehicles - Disposal Of 2. . 3.

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Consequential Policy Amendment Proposals Post New Policy – Disposal of Property

Policy 18.2 – Collection Management (Extract) 3.4.4 Methods for Disposal The disposal procedure for an item approved for de-accession will adhere to the following order of options, which have been developed in accordance with the Council Policy 16.2 Disposal of Property and the International Council of Museums, Code of Professional Ethics section 4.3 De-accessioning Policies and Procedures. The options for disposal in order of priority and in accordance with the Council Policy 16.2 Disposal of Property Policy are that the item: i. may be offered to a more appropriate City of Perth operational area; ii. may be offered to a more appropriate collecting institution; iii. may be offered for sale or donation as appropriate, to its creator or the donor; iv. may be resold on the public market; v. may be dismantled and/or destroyed in the event of no other options being suitable.

Policy 9.11 - Fixed Assets Financial Policy (Extract)

DISPOSAL OF ASSETS Assets shall be regarded as being disposed of when no longer required by the City, and when sold, scrapped, traded or donated. The carrying amount of an asset shall be derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. All disposals of Property (Assets) shall be accomplished in accordance with Council Policy 16.2 Disposal of Property.

Policy 9.1 Budget Policies (Extract) 1.

Review of Capital Expenditure Proposals

1.1

All requests for capital expenditure for projects must be assessed against the Council’s Strategic Plan objectives and priorities.

1.2

The Strategic Plan provides the basis of determination of Capital Expenditure proposals for the Budget submissions. Any project or proposal should not be submitted for inclusion in the Budget estimates unless it contributes towards the achievement of goals identified in the Council’s Strategic Plan.

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All submissions are to demonstrate how the proposal is consistent with the intent of the Strategic Plan and identify the key result areas affected.

1.4

Identified disposals of property (assets) shall be noted and referenced to Council Policy 16.2 Disposal of Property.

3.

Assets

3.1

Sale of Assets Proceeds from the sale of assets in accordance with Council Policy 16.2 Disposal of Property (Capital Revenue) will be applied:

3.1.1 To the reduction of any debt associated with the Asset acquisition or upgrade since the original purchase or construction. 3.1.2 To offset the cost of replacement assets required for City of Perth operations arising from identified asset sale. 3.1.3 Transferred to a specific Reserve Fund if appropriate or to the Asset Enhancement Reserve.”

Policy 9.7 Purchasing Policy (Extract) 2.

VALUE FOR MONEY

Value for money is an overarching principle governing purchasing that allows the best possible outcome to be achieved for the City. It is important to note that compliance with the specification is more important than obtaining the lowest price, particularly taking into account user requirements, quality standards, sustainability, life cycle costing, and service benchmarks. An assessment of the best value for money outcome for any purchasing should consider the following: 

All relevant whole-of-life costs and benefits, whole of life cycle costs (for goods) and whole of contract life costs (for services) including transaction costs associated with acquisition, delivery, distribution, as well as other costs such as but not limited to holding costs, consumables, deployment, maintenance and disposal. For the disposal of any property (assets) reference shall be made to Council Policy 16.2 Disposal of Property.

Policy 12.1 Council Vehicles (Extract) 6.

Light vehicles shall be replaced under the most cost effective changeover practices, based on market conditions. Light vehicle includes cars, utilities, panel vans, motor cycles and trucks up to two tonne capacity.

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Vehicles shall be either traded in against the replacement vehicle or disposed of by public tender or sold by public auction in accordance with Council Policy 16.2 Disposal of Property.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

INDEX

Page

INDEX

STATEMENT BY RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEE

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - CLASSIFICATION BY NATURE

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

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13-14

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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FIVE YEAR STATISTICAL HISTORY

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STATEMENT BY RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEE

The attached financial report of the City of Perth being the annual financial report and supporting notes and other information for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 are, in my opinion properly drawn up to present fairly the financial position of the City of Perth at 30 June 2014 and the results of the operation for the financial year then ended in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and comply with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 and the regulations under that Act.

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Grant Thornton

10 Kings Park Road West Perth WA 6005 PO Box 570 West Perth WA 6872 T+61 89480 2000 F +61 89322 7787

Independent Auditor's Report To t h e R a t e p a y e r s of C i t y of P e r t h

[email protected] www.grantthomton.com.au

We have audited the accompanying financial report of City of Perth (the "City"), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information to the financial report and the statement by Responsible Employee. Responsibility of the Council for the financial report The Council of the City is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Local Government Act 1995 Part 6. This responsibility includes such internal controls as the Council determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report to be free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards which require us to comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. A n audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the City's preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control.

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd ACN 130 913 594 a subsidiary or related entity ot Grant Thornton Australia Ltd A8N 41 127 556 389 Grant Thornton' refers lo the brand under which the Grant Thornton member firms provide assurance, tax and advisory services to their ctents and/or refers to one or more member firms, as the context requires Grant Thornton Australia Ltd is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) GTIL and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership GTIL and each member firm is a separate legal entity Services are delivered by the member firms GTIL does not provide servces to dents GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate one another and are not liable for one another's acts or omisskms. In the Australian context only, the use of the term 'Grant Thornton' may refer to Grant Thornton Australia Limited ABN 41 127 556 389 and its Australian subsidianes and related entities GTIL is not an Australian related entity to Grant Thornton Australia Limited,

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Liability is limited in those States where a current scheme applies

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A n audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness o f accounting policies used and the reasonableness o f accounting estimates made by the Council, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the applicable independence requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board. Auditor's Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of City of Perth: i

presents fairly, in all material respects, the City of Perth's financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of its performance and cash flows for the year then ended ; and

ii

complies with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations); and

iii

are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 Part 6 (as amended) and Regulations under that Act.

Statutory Compliance In our opinion, the financial report o f the City o f Perth complies with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 and Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 as they apply to the financial statements.

G R A N T T H O R N T O N A U D I T PTY L T D Chartered Accountants

M J Hillgrove Partner - Audit & Assurance Perth, 22 October 2014

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2014

OPERATING REVENUE Governance General Purpose Funding Law, Order, Public Safety Health Education and Welfare Housing Community Amenities Recreation and Culture Transport Economic Services Other Property and Services

OPERATING EXPENDITURE Governance General Purpose Funding Law, Order, Public Safety Health Education and Welfare • Housing Community Amenities Recreation and Culture Transport Economic Services Other Property and Services

Budget 2013/14

•' -' Note

; -

' ,•: -

Year Ended Year Ended 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 $

$

$

78,410,929 38,300 735,500 2,167,093 484,630 8,388,876 1,846,860 82,637,043 1,104,150 1,218,736

1,483 78,471,372 61,484 921,989 1,911,007 726,890 8,209,215 1,656,825 82,033,090 1,303,853 1,374,814

2,922 76,567,580 34,473 742,476 1,743,202 8,393,365 1,781,363 77,827,792 994,802 1,150,648

177,032,117

176,672,022

169,238,623

(8,191,100) (8,006,717) (7,603,949) (2,405,637) (2,402,269) (2,490,247) (3,696,401) (3,805,594) (3,698,823) (1,956,299) (1,947,559) (1,805,261) (3,271,001) (3,339,475) (3,161,811) (457,833) (548,103) (24,256,757) (24,347,388) (21,762,569) (29,015,311) (26,714,974) (24,705,501) (75,871,934) (68,104,781) (62,960,185) (9,896,042) (9,732,396) (8,704,365) (3,305,867) (2,349,412) (4,273,886)

,

(162,324,182) (151,298,668) (141,166,597) NET FROM OPERATIONS

14,707,935

25,373,354

28,072,026

65,000 22,500 1,053,042 1,140,542

76,885 165,000 224,162 2,488,659 2,954,706

65,316 50,000 285,637 2,442,287 2,843,240

(166,357)

(6,474,168)

(1,561,090)

(166,357)

(6,474,168)

(1,561,090)

15,682,120

21,853,892

29,354,17.6

GRANTS/CONTRIBUTIONS For the Development of Assets General Purpose Funding Law, Order, Public Safety Recreation and Culture Transport Disposal/Write Off/Contribution of Assets Gain/(Loss) on Disposal of Assets

Change in net assets resulting frorn operations before Significant Items

10

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2014 (...continued)

Note

Budget 2013/14

Year Ended Year Ended 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 $ $ $

Significant Items 6,590,850 -

16(a)

Revaluation of Investment Properties Revaluation of Open Air Car Parks Infrastructure Revaluation of Plant and Equipment Revaluation of Artworks Incorporation of Rod Evans Senior Citizens Centre Inc. Contribution of AssetsfromMRA Contribution of Assets - Infrastructure Contribution of Assets - Artworks Initial Recognition of Assets - Infrastructure Initial Recognition of Assets - Artworks Disposal of Development Land at Tamala Park Impairment of Investments Profit on Disposal of Investments Contribution to Perth City Link

(2,194,829) 2,168,549 (1,422,894)

575,625 246,000 78,750

26(e) 26(b)

602,144 14,198 90,463,219 12,800 1,441,838 491,373

26(g)

(12,773,000) (12,774,181)

26(h)

Total Significant Items

(12,773,000)

87,417,866

383,653

1,135,516 (311,348) 170,926

254,323

Change in net assets resulting from operations after Significant Items Gain/(Reduction)

2,909,120 109,271,758

29,608,499

The Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the notes to andforming part of the Financial Statements set out on pages 15 to 78

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH

Statement of Comprehensive Income (Classification by Nature) for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note

Budget Year Ended Year Ended 2013/14 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 . $ $ $

Revenues From Ordinary Activities Rates Grants and Contributions for Non Capital Purposes Donations and Reimbursements Fees and Charges Investment Income Other Revenues Gain from Disposal of Assets

3(b)

7(c) 7(d) 10

Total Revenue from Ordinary Activities

72,452,120 71,122,002 1,573,643 1,883,117 407,349, 436,421 96,250,873 95,351,766 4,870,706 6,330,591 1,477,427 1,548,125 320,321 96,849 177,352,439

176,768,871

67,226,365 1,870,604 450,935 90,531,579 8,037,365 1,121,775 251,045 169,489,668

Expenses From Ordinary Activities , Employee Costs Materials, Contracts and Suppliers Utilities Depreciation and Amortisation Interest Insurance Expense Provision Other Expenses from Ordinary Activities Loss on Disposal/Write off of Assets

7(b)

8(a) 10

Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities

(59,072,939) (58,226,999) (54,251,765) (48,826,979) (43,902,083) (41,384,203) (2,994,614) (3,348,733) (3,173,589) (29,251,798) (24,865,362) (22,543,017) (2,535,299) (1,760,331) (1,933,750) (1,407,653) (1,246,223) (1,161,712) (934,565) (901,007) (864,711) (17,300,336) (17,047,930) (15,853,850) (486,678) (6,571,017) (1,812,135) (162,810,861) (157,869,685) (142,978,732)

Change in Net Assets from Ordinary Activities before Capital Amounts and Significant Items GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS Grants and Contributions - Capital

14,541,578

18,899,186

26,510,936

1,140,542

2,954,706

2,843,240

-

6,590,850 575,625 602,144 14,198 90,463,219 12,800 1,441,838 491,373 (12,774,181)

(2,194,829) 2,168,549 (1,422,894) 246,000 78,750 -

Significant Items Revaluation of Investment Properties Revaluation of Open Air Car Parks jfafrastructure Revaluation of Plant and Equipment Revaluation of Artworks Incorporation of Rod Evans Senior Citizens Centre Inc. Contribution of AssetsfromMRA Contribution of Assets - Infrastructure Contribution of Assets - Artworks Initial Recognition of Assets - Infrastructure Initial Recognition of Assets - Artworks Disposal of Development Land at Tamala Park Impairment of Investments Profit on Disposal of Investments Contribution to Perth City Link

16(a)

26(h) 26(e) 26(b) 26(g)

(12,773,000)

383,653 1,135,516 (311,348) 170,926 -

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH

Statement of Comprehensive Income (Classification by Nature) for the year ended 30 June 2014 (...continued) Budget Year Ended Year Ended 2013/14 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 Change in Net Assets from Ordinary Activities After Capital Amounts and Significant Items

2,909,120 109,271,758

29,608,499

O

o TJ

3 0)

m

CD

a 71 CD O

o a

ro w o

ro o

The Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature should be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements set out on pages 15 to 78

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH Statement of Financial Position as ait 30 June 2014 Note Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Trade and Other Receivables Inventories

19 12,19

:

11 13

Total Current Assets Non Current Assets Investments Trade and Other Receivables Property, Plant and Equipment Investment Property

12 11 15 16(a)

Total Non Current Assets

Total Assets

-

Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables

14(a) 17,22 14(b)

Financial Liabilities Employee Benefits Total Current Liabilities Non Current Liabilities Financial Liabilities Employee Benefits Provisions

17,22 14(b) 14(c)

.

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$ 4,464,366 103,131,912 12,086,835 2,107,372

$ 4,423,326 109,778,120 9,707,659 1,531,187

' 121,790,485

125,440,292

9,660,340 44,205 983,364,481 17,546,249

14,318,708 37,837 874,471,958 11,453,639

1,010,615,275 .

900,282,142

1,132,405,760

1,025,722,434

21,171,998 6,128,375 10,712,176 38,012,549

•18,993,426 6,362,308 10,735,072

42,768,711

48,897,087 1,078,344

2,306,727 3,479,847

36,090,806

3,090,027

Total Non Current Liabilities

48,555,285

53,065,458

Total Liabilities

86,567,824

89,156,264

1,045,837,926

936,566,170

587,289,902 372,942,447 85,605,577

468,362,922 377,710,375 90,492,873

1,045,837,926

936,566,170

Net Assets Equity Accumulated Surplus Asset Revaluation Reserve Other Reserves

18 18

Total Equity

The Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements set out pages 15 to 78

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH

Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2014

Notes

Accumulated Surplus $

Asset Revaluation Reserve $

Cash Backed Reserves

Total Equity $

Balance at 1 July 2012 Change in net assets resulting from operations Transfers to Cash Backed Reserves Transfer to Asset Revaluation Reserves -Transfer from Cash Backed Reserves -Transfer from Revaluation Reserves

457,881,295 29,608,499 (33,057,167) (2,597,162) 16,098,841 428,613

375,509,384

Balance at 30 June 2013

468,362,919

377,710,375

90,492,874

936,566,168

Balance at 1 July 2013 Change in net assets resulting from operations Transfers to Cash Backed Reserves Transfer to Asset Revaluation Reserves Transfer from Asset Revaluation Reserves Transfer from Cash Backed Reserves

468,362,919 109,271,758 (26,612,491) (575,625) 5,343,553 31,499,788

377,710,375

90,492,874

936,566,168 109,271,758

587,289,902

372,942,447

Balance at 30 June 2014

18

73,534,548

906,957,669 29,608,499

33,057,167 2,629,604 (16,098,841) (428,613)

26,612,491 575,625 (5,343,553) (31,499,788)

85,605,577

1,045,837,926

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the notes to andforming part of the Financial Statements set out on pages 15 to 78

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2014 30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$

$

71,042,019 92,394,112 6,839,210 2,675,398

67,282,674 90,418,197 7,692,488 1,994,648

Total Receipts

172,950,739

167,388,007

Payments Employee Costs Materials, Contracts and Suppliers Interest and Financing Costs Other

(57,021,512) (42,239,912) (2,085,091) (22,154,073)

(53,466,979) (41,096,570) (1,756,628) (21,360,115)

(123,500,588) 49,450,151

(117,680,292) 49,707,715

Cash Flows from Investing Activities Receipts Proceeds from Disposal of Assets Contributions from Other Parties Proceeds from Disposal of Investments (Non Current)

1,374,211 140,233 6,833,333

1,188,843 22,000 369,672

Total Receipts

8,347,777

1,580,515

Payments Purchase of Agricultural Assets Purchase of Land and Buildings Purchase of Infrastructure Assets Purchase of Plant and Mobile Equipment Purchase of Office Furniture and Equipment Work in Progress Purchase of Investment (Non Current)

(175,400) (606,685) (16,269,522) (4,841,653) (454,758) (26,963,009) (330,821)

(1,309,741) (4,519,858) (2,172,652) (1,386,833) (59,132,351) (18,712)

Total Payments

(49,641,849)

(68,540,147)

Net Cash Outflow from Investing Activities

(41,294,072)

(66,959,632)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities Receipts ProceedsfromBorrowings

-

Total Receipts

-

23,788,520 23,788,520

(6,362,309)

(4,836,791)

Total Payments

(6,362,309)

(4,836,791)

Net Cash Outflow from Financing Activities

(6,362,309)

18,951,729

Note Cash Flows from Operating Activities Receipts Rates Fees and Charges Interest and Investment Income Other

Total Payments Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities

20

Payments Repayment of Borrowings

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2014 (...continued)

30/06/2014 Cash Flows from Government Receipts from Appropriations/Grants/Contributions Recurrent Capital Total Receipts Payments Contribution to Perth City Link

30/06/2013

$ 1.560,770 2,814,473

$ 1,785,215 3,529,643

4,375,243

5,314,858

(12,774,181) (8,398,938)

5,314,858

(6,605,168)

7,014,670

114,201,446

107,186,776

107,596,278

114,201,446

Net Cash Outflow from Appropriations/Grants/Contributions Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Held Cash at 1 July 2013 19

Cash at 30 June 2014

The Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements set out on pages 15 to 78

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH Rate Setting Statement for the year ended 30 June 2014 Budget 2013/14 Proceeds from Operating Activities

Actual 2013/14

Actual 2012/13

$

$

'

71,075,902 9,524,880 4,870,706 1,684,345 5,649,900 5,243,791 1,573,643 407,349 4,549,480 104,579,996

70,136,012 9,392,996 6,330,591 1,419,690 5,698,948 5,337,738 1,883,117 436,422 4,914,507 105,550,021

(59,072,938) (48,826,979) (2,994,614) (1,407,653) (29,251,798) (2,535,299) (934,565) (166,357) (17,300,336) (12,773,000) (175,263,539)

(58,226,999) (43,902,083) (3;348,733) (1,246,223) (24,865,362) (1,760,331) (901,007) (6,474,168) (17,047,930) (12,774,181)

(54,251,765) .(41,384,203) (3,173,589) (1,161,712) (22,543,017) (1,933,750) (864,711) (1,561,090) (15,853,850) -

(170,547,017)

(142,727,687)

29,418,155

24,865,362 6,474,168 (2,961,729) 1,205,487 2,138,627 389,820 491,373 32,603,108

22,543,017 1,561,090 85,389 784,786 650,391 • (306,253) (246,000) (32,442) (311348) 24,728,630

(41,265388)

(32^93,888)

(15,986,799)

(84,164,092) (6,362,309) (24,440,247) (114,966,648)

(49,311,028) (6,362,309) (330,821) (26,612,491) (82,616,649)

(68,521,435) (4,836,791) (18,712) (33,057,167) (106,434,105)

S

Operating Revenue Nature of Income Parking Fees . r Fines and Costs Investment Income and Interest Community Service Fee Rubbish Collection Fees . Rental and Hire Charges Recurrent Grants Contributions, Donations and Reimbursements Other Income Less: Operating Expenditure Nature of Expenditure Employee Costs . Materials and Contracts \t. Utilities Insurance Expenditure Depreciation and Amortisation Interest Expenses : Expense Provisions -' Loss on Disposal of Assets Other Expenditure Non-Recurrent Contribution - Perth City Link Non-Cash Adjustments Depreciation of Non-Current Assets Loss on Disposal of Assets Movement in Accounts Receivables and Accrued Income Movement in Employee Entitlements Movement in Accounts Payables and Accruals \ Movement in PCEC Provision Incorporation of Rod Evans Senior citizens Centre Asset Revaluation adjustment on Assets Sold Impairment of Investments

29,251,798 166,357 -



Net Surplus / (Deficit) from Operations Investing Activities Capital Expenditure Repayment of Borrowings Purchase of Investment (Non-Current) Transfers to Reserves

-

66,503,903 9,583,393 8,037,365 1,245,996 5,415,150 . 4,541,887 1,870,604 450,935 4,363,025 102,012,258

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH Rate Setting Statement for the year ended 30 June 2014 (...continued) Budget 2013/14

Actual 2013/14 t

Financing Activities Transfer from Reserves Carry Forwards Contributions from Other Parties Proceeds from Disposal of Assets Distribution from Tamala Park Regional Council Proceeds on Sale of Investments (Non-current) ProceedsfromBorrowings Capital Grants and Contributions

Net Surplus / (Deficit) before Rates Add: Opening Funds Net Surplus / (Deficit) before Rates Amount Sourced from Rates Balance of Closing Funds

Actual 2012/13 t

40,460,283 19,497,760 1,761,500 537,500 1,140,542 63^97,585

31,499,788 140,233 1,374,211 833,333 6,000,000 2,814,473 42,662,038

16,098,841 100,750 1,188,843 369,672 23,788,520 3,529,643 45,076,269

(92,834,451)

(72348,499)

(77344,635)

21,847,151

17,299,643

27,417,913

(70,987,300)

(55,048,856)

(49,926,722)

72,452,121

71,122,001

67,226,365

1,464,821

*16,073,145

**17,299 643

*The balance of closing funds figure of $16,073,145 at 30 June 2014 includes amounts set aside of $10,636,869 as carried forward capital commitments for the 2014/15 budget year. **The previous year's Closing Funds have been adjusted for comparative purposes.

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

This Financial Report is a general purpose financial report that consists of a statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity statement of cash flows, rate setting statement and notes accompanying these financial statements. The general purpose Financial Report complies with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Australian Accounting Interpretations, the Local Government Act 1995, and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996. 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The significant policies which have been adopted in the presentation of these financial statements are: (a)

The Local Government Reporting Entity All funds through which the Council controls resources to carry on its functions have been included in the financial statements forming part of this report. In the process of reporting on the City as a single unit, all transactions and balances between those funds have been eliminated. Trust and other Deposits Funds held in the trust account are on behalf of outside parties. The Council performs only a custodial role in respect of these monies, because they cannot be used for Council purposes, and therefore they are not brought to account in the financial statements, but are disclosed in Note 28. Amounts received as tender deposits and retention amounts controlled by the Council are included in the amount disclosed as "other creditors" within current liabilities until they are refunded or forfeited.

(b)

Basis of Preparation The Financial Report has been prepared on the going concern basis and historical costs, except where otherwise stated, and accrual accounting principles. Unless otherwise stated, the accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous year. Where appropriate, comparative figures have been amended to accord with current presentation and disclosure made of material changes to comparatives. Under Australian Accounting Standards there are requirements that apply specifically to Government and not-for-profit entities. The City has analysed its purpose, objectives and operating philosophy and determined that it does not have profit generation as a prime objective. Consequently, where appropriate, the City has elected to apply options and exemptions within the Australian Accounting Standards that are applicable to not-for-profit entities. (continued...)

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (c)

Depreciation and Amortisation All fixed assets and leasehold interest with the exception of Freehold Land, Air Rights, Investment Properties, Artwork, Agricultural and Work in Progress are systematically depreciated and amortised over their useful lives in a manner that reflects the consumption of the service potential embodied in those assets. Depreciation is based on a straight line basis taking cognisance of the residual value of the asset, whilst amortisation rates are set to amortise the cost of the leasehold interest over the life of the lease. Depreciation rates and residual values are reviewed each year. Major Depreciation and Amortisation periods used are listed below and are consistent with the prior year unless otherwise stated: Asset Categories

Life Expectancy Years

Residual Values

99 years

Nil

10 to 100 years

Nil

15 years

Nil

Improvements Leasehold Improvements Ground Level Improvements

Term of Lease 5 to 50 years

Nil Nil

Infrastructure Assets Roads - Pavement - Kerbs - Seal Footpaths Street Lighting Drainage Reticulation Overpasses and Underpasses

40 to 80 years 20 to 80 years 25 years 20 years 15 to 25 years 80 years 15 to 30 years 50 to 80 years

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Land Leasehold Interest Buildims Buildings (including leasehold interest) Stationary Plant in Buildings

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (.. .continued) (c) Depreciation and Amortisation (...continued) Life Expectancy Residual Asset Categories Years Values Plant and Mobile Equipment Major Plant and Equipment Sedans and Utilities Pumps and Bores Minor Plant and Equipment Specialised Parking Equipment

3 to 10 years 2 to 3 years 15 years 2 to 7 years 7 to 15 years

10 to 45% 60 to 85% Nil 5% to Nil Nil

Office Furniture/Equipment Furniture and Equipment Computer Equipment and Software

10 to 15 years 3 to 5 years

Nil Nil

Assets are depreciated from the date of acquisition, or in respect of assets being constructed from the time an asset is completed and held ready for use. Following a review of the life expectancies of infrastructure assets, changes in the life expectancies for kerbs (from a range of 20 to 40 years to a range of 20 to 80 years) and reticulation (from 20 years to a range from 15 to 30 years) took place during the reporting period. (d)

Valuation of Assets and Asset Management Council's assets are being progressively revalued to fair value in accordance with a staged implementation advised by the Department of Local Government. Fair value estimations are determined in accordance with the policy stated in paragraph (q) of Note 1 - Statement of Significant Accounting Policies. At balance date, the following classes of property, plant and equipment were stated at their fair value: • • • • •

Land (external valuation). Buildings (external valuation). Improvements (external valuation) Plant and mobile equipment (internal valuation) Office furniture and equipment (internal and external valuations)

Full revaluations are undertaken for all assets shown at fair value on a minimum 3 year cycle. Additionally a program to introduce Asset Management disciplines to the City is being implemented. This includes the initial recognition of additional and the revaluation of all Property, Plant and Equipment assets of the City. (continued...) 17 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (d) Valuation of Assets and Asset Management (... continued) Infrastructure Assets, in terms of their revaluation, will be progressively incorporated in the year to 30 June 2015. Infrastructure assets not previously recorded were initially recognised at their Fair Value (depreciated replacement cost) of $90,463,219 during the reporting period. Increases in the carrying amounts arising on revaluation are credited to the asset revaluation reserve. To the extent that the increase reverses a decrease previously recognising profit or loss, the increase is first recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Decreases that reverse previous increases of the same asset are first charged against revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset; all other decreases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the City and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during thefinancialperiod in which they are incurred. (e)

Employee Entitlements (i) Wages and Salaries A liability for wages and salaries is recognised and is stated as the amount unpaid at balance date calculated at current rates of pay. (ii) Annual Leave Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised as leave not taken at balance date calculated at current rates of pay plus related on-costs in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB119 - Employee Benefits. The expected amount to be paid to employees within the next twelve months (set at 6 weeks) is recognised as a current liability in the Statement of Financial Position. Amounts exceeding 6 weeks accrual is recognised and measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. The amended standard AASB119 pertaining to annual leave entitlements is first applied in the current reporting period. (Hi) Long Service Leave Employee entitlements for long service leave are accrued on a pro-rata basis from the date of commencement in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB119 - Employee Benefits. Such liability is recognised and (continued...) 18

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (Hi) Long Service Leave (...continued) measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Estimated future outflows are discounted using average Commonwealth Government Bond rates that match as closely as possible estimated future cash outflows. The expected amount to be paid to employees within the next twelve months is recognised as a current liability in the Statement of Financial Position. (iv) Self-Funded Leave Employee benefits to self-funded leave are recognised as leave not taken at balance date calculated at current rates of pay. (v) Superannuation The superannuation expense for the period is the amount of contribution the City of Perth made to the superannuation funds which provide benefits to its employees. Details of these arrangements are set out in Note 21. Receivables and Payables Trade receivables are carried at nominal amounts due less any provision for doubtful debts. A provision for doubtful debts is recognised when collection of the full nominal amount is no longer probable. Receivables are generally settled within 30 days. Trade creditors and accruals are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the economic entity. The amounts are unsecured and are usually settled on 30 day terms. Provision of Doubtful Debts The collectability of debts is assessed at financial position date and specific provision is made for any doubtful accounts. All known bad debts are written off in the year in which they are recognised as such. No provision is made for rate debtors where the debts are collectable against the property. Investments All current investments except for structured investments, are marked to market and therefore valued at market value on 30 June 2014, to more appropriately relate the value of securities to current conditions. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the market value of these assets are included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as they arise. (continued...) 19 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) Investments (... continued) Structured investments, comprising a floating rate note and mortgage backed securities are valued at cost. Impairment charges or reduction in impairment charges against cost are taken reducing or increasing their cost base where appropriate and necessary. It is the organisation's intention to hold structured investments to maturity. Other non-current investments are valued at cost. Leases Operating leases are included in operating expenditures in accordance with lease arrangements. The City has no obligations under finance leases at financial position date. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the City, and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: (i) Rates, Grants, Donations and Other Contributions Rates, grants, donations and other contributions are recognised as revenues when the local government obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions. Control over assets acquired from rates is obtained at the commencement of the rating period or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates. Control over granted assets is normally obtained upon their receipt or upon prior notification that a grant has been secured and the timing of commencement of control depends upon the arrangement that exists between the grantor and the City. (ii) Rendering of Services Where a contract has been completed, all related revenue is recognised when the City controls a right to be compensated for the services provided. Where a contract has not been completed revenue is recognised only to the extent of cost incurred. Contracts generally arise as a result of requests for work to be carried out at a property-owner's expense, or from compulsory works carried out by the City pursuant to legislation. (Hi) Sale of Assets Revenue is recognised when control of the assets has passed to the buyer. (iv) Fines Revenue is recognised when the City controls a right to receive consideration for the enforcement of legislation and Council by-laws.

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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued)

(v) Rents, Interest and Distributions Revenue is recognised when the City has attained control of a right to receive consideration for the provision of, or investment in, assets. (k)

Inventories and Work in Progress Inventories and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

(I) Rounding Amounts shown in the Financial Statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar. This may result in minor variations between schedules. (m)

Acquisition of Assets The cost method of accounting is used for the initial acquisition of assets. Cost is determined as the fair value of assets given as consideration plus costs incidental to the acquisition, including architects fees, engineering design fees, and all other costs incurred. Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration are initially recognised at their fair values as at the date of acquisition.

(n)

Non-Current Assets Constructed by the City The cost of non-current assets constructed by the City includes the cost of materials, direct labour, and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. Unallocated additions to non-current assets are brought to account as works in progress and are not depreciated until completed or installed for use.

(o)

Vested Land and Crown Land held in Trust Land Vested in the City is recognised at a nominal value of one dollar for record purposes only. Crown Land held in Trust is recognised at fair value.

(p)

Land Under Roads Effective from 1 July 2008, the City elected not to recognise any value for land under roads acquired on or before 30 June 2008. This accords with the treatment available under Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1051 Land Under Roads and the requirement of Regulation 16(a)(i) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations that prohibits local government from recognising such land as an asset of local government. In respect of land under roads acquired on or after 1 July 2008, as detailed above Regulation 16(a)(i) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations prohibits local government from recognising such land as an asset of local government. (continued...)

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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) Fair Value Estimation The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The fair value of non-current assets is determined as follows: • Land and Buildings are determined by a professionally qualified external valuer. - from market-based evidence by appraisal, or; - where there is no market-based evidence because of the specialised nature of the land or building and it is rarely sold, an estimate using a depreciated replacement cost approach. • Mobile plant and equipment are determined internally from market-based evidence after appraisal of their condition. • Plant and equipment are determined as approximated by depreciated historical cost. • Art is determined by a professionally qualified external valuer from market based evidence by appraisal. • Office furniture and equipment are determined as approximated by depreciated historical cost. Materiality Assets with an economic life which is determined to be longer than one year are only capitalised where the cost of acquisition/construction exceeds the materiality threshold established by Council. Council's current capitalisation policy is to expense any purchases considered to be of a capital nature that are less than $5,000 and in the case of IT software, less than $50,000. Taxation The City is exempt from payment of income tax, capital gains tax and payroll tax. Payments for fringe benefit tax and goods and services tax are made in accordance with the relevant legislation. Goods and Services Tax Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the item of expense to which it relates. Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from or payable to the ATO is (continued...)

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1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (.. .continued) (t) Goods and Services Tax (...continued) included as a current asset or liability in the Statement of Financial Position. Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which are recoverable from or payable to the ATO, are classified as operating cash flows. (u)

Financial Instruments The City of Perth invests in a variety of interest bearing securities. The City does not directly enter into any derivative contracts to offset risk to the interest or foreign exchange rates. Additionally, to the best of its knowledge, there are no embedded derivatives in the funds or securities that the City holds that may impact materially on investment earnings. Except for structured investments, investments are marked to market. Exposure to interest and credit risk as at reporting date is as detailed in Note 29. Recognition Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below. Financial Assets at Fair Value through Statement of Comprehensive Income A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or i f so designated by management and within the requirements of AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of these assets are included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the period in which they arise. Loans and Receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in any active market and are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Available-for-Sale Financial Assets Available-for-sale financial assets include any financial assets not included in the above categories. Available-for-sale financial assets are reflected at fair value. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of these assets are recorded in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Financial Liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.

(v)

Impairment of Assets The recoverable amount of an asset is determined at the higher of net selling price and value in use. (continued...) 23

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1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (.. .continued) (v) Impairment of Assets (... continued) Certain of the City's operations are conducted with a partially commercial orientation and it is necessary to test for impairment of assets on a discounted cash flow basis for each of these units. The impact of this standard (AASB139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement) may lead to some volatility in operating earnings. There was no material impact for the reporting period. (w)

Statement of Comprehensive Income An additional statement of comprehensive income in nature and type format has been prepared and included to ensure the City complies with both the Local Government Act 1995 and the Australian Accounting Standards.

(x)

Investment Property Investment property is held to generate long-term rental yields. All tenant leases are on arms length basis. Investment property is carried at fair value, being market value assuming the highest and best use permitted by the relevant land use planning provisions or existing public use whichever is the greater. The most recent revaluation of investment properties at 30 June 2014 was carried out by Landgate - Valuation Services through Mr Stephen Fern, AAPI Certified Practicing Valuer, Senior Consultant Valuer. Changes to fair value are recorded in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Investment properties are not depreciated.

(y)

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods The AASB has issued a number of new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods, some of which are relevant to the City. The City has decided not to early adopt any of the new and amended pronouncements. The City's assessment of the new and amended pronouncements that are relevant to the City, but applicable in future reporting periods is set out below: •

AASB 9: Financial Instruments AASB 9 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities. These requirements improve and simplify the approach for classification and measurement of financial assets compared with the requirements of AASB 139. Effective date (annual reporting periods on or after 1 January 2018). (continued...)

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1...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) The City has not yet assessed the full impact of AASB 9 as this standard does not apply mandatorily before 1 January 2018 and the IASB is yet to finalise the remaining phases of its project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (AASB 139 in Australia). •

AASB 2012-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities AASB 2012-3 adds application guidance to AASB 132 to address inconsistencies identified in applying some of the offsetting criteria of AASB 132, including clarifying the meaning of 'currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off and that some gross settlement systems may be considered equivalent to net settlement. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014). When AASB 2012-3 is first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, there will be no impact on the City as this standard merely clarifies existing requirements in AASB 132.



AASB 2013-3 Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets These narrow scope amendments address disclosure of information about the recoverable amount of impaired assets if that amount is based on fair value less costs of disposal. When developing IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement, the IASB decided to amend IAS 36 Impairment of Assets to require disclosures about the recoverable amount of impaired assets. The IASB noticed however that some of the amendments made in introducing those requirements resulted in the requirement being more broadly applicable than the IASB had intended. These amendments to IAS 36 therefore clarify the IASB's original intention that the scope of those disclosures is limited to the recoverable amount of impaired assets that is based on fair value less costs of disposal. AASB 2013-3 makes the equivalent amendments to AASB 136 Impairment of Assets. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014). When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, they are unlikely to have any significant impact on the City given that they are largely of the nature of clarification of existing requirements. (continued...) 25

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1 ...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) •

AASB 2013-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting The amendments in AASB 2013-5 provide an exception to consolidation to investment entities and require them to measure unconsolidated subsidiaries at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with AASB 9 Financial Instruments (or AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement where AASB 9 has not yet been adopted). The amendments also introduce new disclosure requirements for investment entities that have subsidiaries. These amendments apply to investment entities, whose business purpose is to invest funds solely for returns from capital appreciation, investment income or both. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014). When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, there will be no impact on the City because the City does not meet the definition of 'investment entity'.



AASB 2013-7 Amendments to AASB 1038 arising from AASB 10 in relation to Consolidation and Interests of Policyholders. AASB 2013-7 removes the specific requirements in relation to consolidation from AASB 1038, Life Insurance Contracts, which leaves AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements as the sole source for consolidation requirements applicable to life insurer entities Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014). When this standard is first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, there will be no impact on the City because the City does not meet the definition of 'investment entity'.



AASB 1031 Materiality (December 2013) The revised AASB 1031 is an interim standard that cross-references to other Standards and the Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements (issued December 2013) that contain guidance on materiality. The AASB is progressively removing references to AASB 1031 (continued...)

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1...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) in all Standards and Interpretations, and once all these references have been removed, AASB 1031 will be withdrawn. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014). When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, they are unlikely to have any significant impact on the City. •

AASB 2013-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Conceptual Framework, Materiality and Financial Instruments (Part B: Materiality). Part B of AASB 2013-9 deletes references to AASB 1031 in various Australian Accounting Standards (including Interpretations). Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014). When the revised AASB 1031 is first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, it is unlikely to have any significant impact on the City.



AASB 2013-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Conceptual Framework, Materiality and Financial Instruments (Part C: Financial Instruments). These amendments: • add a new chapter on hedge accounting to AASB 9 Financial Instruments, substantially overhauling previous accounting requirements in this area; • allow the changes to address the so-called 'own credit' issue that were already included in AASB 9 to be applied in isolation without the need to change any other accounting for financial instruments; and • defer the mandatory effective date of AASB 9 from '1 January 2015' to '1 January 2017'. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015). The City has not yet assessed the full impact of these amendments.



AASB 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts. AASB 14 permits first-time adopters of Australian Accounting Standards who conduct rate-regulated activities to continue to account for amounts related to (continued...) 27

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1 ...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) rate regulation in accordance with their previous GAAP. Accordingly, an entity that applies AASB 14 may continue to apply its previous GAAP accounting policies for the recognition, measurement, impairment and derecognition of its regulatory deferral account balances. The exemption is not available to entities who already apply Australian Accounting Standards. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016). When AASB 14 becomes effective for the first time for the year ending 30 June 20J 7, it will not have any impact on the City. •

AASB 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards (Part A: Annual Improvements 2010-2012 and 2011-2013 Cycles). Part A of AASB 2014-1 makes amendments to various Australian Accounting Standards arising from the issuance by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) of International Financial Reporting Standards Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 Cycle and Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 Cycle. Among other improvements, the amendments arising from Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010—2012 Cycle: (a) clarify that the definition of a 'related party' includes a management entity that provides key management personnel services to the reporting entity (either directly or through a group entity); and (b) amend AASB 8 Operating Segments to explicitly require the disclosure of judgements made by management in applying the aggregation criteria. Among other improvements, the amendments arising from Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 Cycle clarify that an entity should assess whether an acquired property is an investment property under AASB 140 Investment Property and perform a separate assessment under AASB 3 Business Combinations to determine whether the acquisition of the investment property constitutes a business combination. When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, there will be no material impact on the City.



AASB 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards (Part B: Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions (Amendments to AASB 119)). (continued...) 28

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1...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (.. .continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) Part B of AASB 2014-1 makes amendments to AASB 119 Employee Benefits to incorporate the IASB's practical expedient amendments finalised in International Financial Reporting Standard Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions (Amendments to IAS 19) in relation to the requirements for contributions from employees or third parties that are linked to service. The amendments clarify that i f the amount of the contributions is independent of the number of years of service, an entity is permitted to recognise such contributions as a reduction in the service cost in the period in which the related service is rendered, instead of attributing the contributions to the periods of service. In contrast, if the amount of the contributions is dependent on the number of years of service, an entity is required to attribute those contributions to periods of service using the same attribution method required by paragraph 70 of AASB 119 for the gross benefit. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014). When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, there will be no material impact on the City. •

AASB 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards (Part C: Materiality). Part C of AASB 2014-1 makes amendments to particular Australian Accounting Standards to delete their references to AASB 1031 Materiality, which historically has been referenced in each Australian Accounting Standard. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014). When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2015, there will be no material impact on the City.



AASB 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards (Part D: Consequential Amendments arising from AASB 14). Part D of AASB 2014-1 makes consequential amendments arising from the issuance of AASB 14. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016). (continued...) 29

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1 ...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) When these amendments become effective for the first time for the year ending 30 June 2017, they will not have any impact on the City. •

AASB 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards (Part E: Financial Instruments). Part E of AASB 2014-1 makes amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to reflect the AASB's decision to defer the mandatory application date of AASB 9 Financial Instruments to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. Part E also makes amendments to numerous Australian Accounting Standards as a consequence of the introduction of Chapter 6 Hedge Accounting into AASB 9 and to amend reduced disclosure requirements for AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures and AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015). The City has not yet assessed the full impact of these amendments.



IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. IFRS 15: • replaces IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and some revenue related Interpretations • establishes a new control-based revenue recognition model • changes the basis for deciding whether revenue is to be recognised over time or at a point in time • provides new and more detailed guidance on specific topics (e.g. multiple element arrangements, variable pricing, rights of return, warranties and licencing) • expands and improves disclosures about revenue In the Australian context, the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is expected to issue the equivalent Australian Standard (AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers), along with a new Exposure Draft (ED) on income from transactions of Not-for-Profit (NFP) entities by September 2014. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017).

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1...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (.. .continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) When this standard is first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2018, there will be no material impact on the transactions and balances recognised in the financial statements. •

Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation (Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38). The amendments to IAS 16 prohibit the use of a revenue-based depreciation method for property, plant and equipment. Additionally, the amendments provide guidance in the application of the diminishing balance method for property, plant and equipment. The amendments to IAS 38 present a rebuttable presumption that a revenuebased amortisation method for intangible assets is inappropriate. This rebuttable presumption can be overcome (i.e. a revenue-based amortisation method might be appropriate) only in two limited circumstances: • the intangible asset is expressed as a measure of revenue, for example when the predominant limiting factor inherent in an intangible asset is the achievement of a revenue threshold (for instance, the right to operate a toll road could be based on a fixed total amount of revenue to be generated from cumulative tolls charged); or • when it can be demonstrated that revenue and the consumption of the economic benefits of the intangible asset are highly correlated. The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is expected to issue the equivalent Australian amendment shortly. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016). When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2017, there will be no material impact on the transactions and balances recognised in the financial statements.



Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations (Amendments to IFRS 11). The amendments to IFRS 11 state that an acquirer of an interest in a joint operation in which the activity of the joint operation constitutes a 'business', as defined in IFRS 3 Business Combinations, should: (continued...)

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1...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (...continued) (y) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for Application in Future Periods (...continued) • apply all of the principles on business combinations accounting in IFRS 3 and other IFRSs except principles that conflict with the guidance of IFRS 11. This requirement also applies to the acquisition of additional interests in an existing joint operation that results in the acquirer retaining joint control of the joint operation (note that this requirement applies to the additional interest only, i.e. the exiting interest is not remeasured) and to the formation of a joint operation when an existing business is contributed to the joint operation by one of the parties that participate in the joint operation; and • provide disclosures for business combinations as required by IFRS 3 and other IFRSs. The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is expected to issue the equivalent Australian amendment shortly. Effective date (annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016). When these amendments are first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2017, there will be no material impact on the transactions and balances recognised in the financial statements. Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards During the current year, the City adopted all of the new and revised Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations which were compiled, became mandatory and which were applicable to its operations. These new and revised standards were: AASB AASB AASB AASB AASB

10 11 12 119 127

AASB 128 AASB2011-7 AASB 2011-9 AASB 2011-10

AASB 2012-2 AASB2012-3 AASB 2012-5 AASB 2012-10

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1...STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (.. .continued) Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards {... continued) accounting or reporting practices or were either not applicable, largely editorial in nature, were revisions to help ensure consistency with presentation, recognition and measurement criteria of IFRSs or related to topics not relevant to operations. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty In application of the City's accounting policies, the City is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of certain assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Functional Currency The presentation currency of the City of Perth is the Australian dollar. The functional currency is also the Australian dollar. Significant Estimates and Uncertainties The City of Perth at balance date utilised independent investment advisors CPG Research and Advisory Pty Ltd in assessing on a monthly basis the market value of interest bearing securities. The advisors model valuations which are derived from a number of factors including information obtained from the arrangers of individual securities and ratings agencies, reviews of the components of the relevant securities and also movements in applicable credit spreads. Provisions Provisions are recognised when the City has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even i f the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small.

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2. COMPONENT FUNCTIONS / ACTIVITIES The Statement of Comprehensive Income is presented in a program format using the following classifications: GOVERNANCE Members of Council, civic receptions and functions, public relations, electoral and other issues relating to the task of assisting Councillors and the ratepayers which do not concern specific Council services. GENERAL PURPOSE FUNDING General rate revenue, penalty for late payment, ex gratia rates, rate administration fee, rate instalment fee, Emergency Services Levy commission, back rates, general purpose grants, untied road grants, interest on deferred rates, investment returns, discounts received, interest on long term borrowings. LAW, ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY Fire prevention, including the Emergency Services Levy, clearing for fire hazards, animal control, by-law control, public security, civil emergency services, park rangers, neighbourhood watch. HEALTH Maternal and infant health, preventive services including, immunisation, food control, health inspections, pest control, other health. EDUCATION AND WELFARE Child care centres, aged and disabled, senior citizen's centres, welfare administration, donations to welfare organisations, other welfare, education services. HOUSING Affordable Rental Housing COMMUNITY AMENITIES Rubbish collections, recycling, refuse site operation, litter control, public litter bins, abandoned vehicles, pollution control, town planning control/studies, Citiplace administration, pedestrian malls, Forrest Place, street seats, memorials, bus shelters, rest centres, public conveniences. RECREATION AND CULTURE Public halls, civic centre, parks, sports grounds, community recreation programs, cycleways, library, community arts program, concert hall, donations to cultural institutions, parades and festivals, Christmas decorations, event and corporate sponsorship, skyworks. TRANSPORT Roads, footpaths, rights of way, drainage, road verges, median strips, overpasses, underpasses, street lighting, street cleaning, street trees, traffic surveys, traffic management, depot operations, parking facilities. (continued....) 34 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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2. COMPONENT FUNCTIONS/ACTIVITIES (...continued) ECONOMIC SERVICES Tourism and promotions, Perth Convention Bureau subsidies, building control, undergrounding of power, retail marketing, economic development support. OTHER PROPERTY AND SERVICES Public works overheads, plant/vehicle operations, sundry and other outlays that cannot be assigned to one of the preceding programs. 3. RATING INFORMATION (a) Gross Rental Values Landgate Valuation Services provides the City with Gross Rental Values (GRV) for the purpose of rating. For the vast majority of properties values were supplied on 1 July 2011, effective for three years from that date. (b) Differential General Rates The City of Perth imposed differential general rates under Section 6.33 of the Local Government Act 1995 on all rateable land within the City according to the predominant purpose for which the land is held or used, as determined by the City. If the predominant land use forming the basis for the imposition of the differential rate changed during the 2013/14 financial year, the City was not required to amend the assessment of rates payable on that land on account of that change, but has chosen to do so. The rates were set at differential levels that provided as was practically possible a fair and equitable distribution of the rate burden to each category of land having regards to its demands on the City's services. The City has previously rationalised its rates differential categories with Hotel, Retail and Commercial ratepayer classes consolidated as the Commercial category. This followed a review of costs attributable to each class and took into account the triennial revaluation of gross rental values pertaining to each category conducted by Landgate Valuation Services in 2011. None of the differential general rates was more than twice the lowest differential general rate, as proposed in the 2013/14 Annual Budget.

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3. RATING INFORMATION (...continued) (b) Differential General Rates (...continued) Differential General Rates details are as follows:

Total General Rates Revenue

Budget 2013/14

$

$

Commercial Office Residential Vacant Land

18,483,079 40,687,646 9,736,249 899,406

18,374,430 40,668,273 9,693,647 899,406

16,859,410 36,984,794 8,855,691 826,387

Total

69,806,380

69,635,756

63.526,282

General Rates Information

No. of Properties 1,732 2,125 9,464 78 13,399

Commercial Office Residential Vacant Land Total Total General Rates Revenue from

Actual 30 June 2014

Rate in the dollar

Gross Rental Values

5.065 2.696 4.131 5.392

357,777,374 1 ,517,364,562 235,969,976 20,890,900 2,132,002,812

Actual 30 June 2014

Budget 2013/14

General Rates Interim Rates Back rates Total

Actual 30 June 2013

Actual 30 June 2013

$

$

$

71,202,120 1,200,000 50,000 72,452,120

71,024,155 96,440 1,407 71,122,002

64,933,035 2,313,357 (20,027) 67,226,365

The basis, objects and reasons for the imposition of each differential general rate are as follows:Commercial (Includes Hotel and Retail categories) This classification includes a variety of land uses including transportation services, communication services, wholesalers, warehouses, laboratories, auto sales and services, entertainment services including restaurants and nightclubs, sporting facilities, banking/ATM's, laundromats, bakeries, medical laboratories, commercial educational facilities, hotels, serviced apartments, boarding, lodging accommodation, retail sales and services. The general rate for this sector of 5.065 cents in the dollar of GRV was considered reasonable, given the general nature of this classification compared to other specifically identified sectors. (continued ....)

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3. RATING INFORMATION (... continued) (b) Differential General Rates (...continued)

Office The majority of properties within the City are used for office accommodation. The GRV of the office sector represents the largest percentage of the total rateable values. The rate of 2.696 cents in the dollar of GRV is seen as a fair rate of contribution by the office sector towards a reasonable level and standard of infrastructure provided by the City for the benefit of that sector. Residential The Residential classification covers properties that are used for single and multi-dwellings. The residential rate of 4.131 cents in the dollar of GRV was set at a low level to support the City of Perth's aim of encouraging living in the City. The City of Perth recognises that the benefits of increased residential population will flow to all other sectors within the district and believe a comparatively lower residential rate serves as an incentive to attract people to live in the City. Vacant Lands The rate of 5.392 cents per dollar of GRV applies to all unimproved land within the district. The higher rate is imposed to discourage holdings of undeveloped land within the City, which reduce the amenity of the area. The higher rate encourages early development. There has been a steady reduction in the number of vacant properties, being 83 in 2012/13 as compared to 78 in 2013/14. (c) Minimum Rate The City imposed one general minimum rate of $624. Recognising that the majority of properties on the minimum rate are residential properties, the minimum rate was maintained at a relatively low level to support the City's strategy of encouraging living in the City. Minimum rate details are as follows:

Minimum Rate Revenue Commercial Office Residential Vacant Land Total

Budget 2013/14

Actual 30 June 2014

Actual 30 June 2013

$

$

$

466,668 138,528 789,296 1,248 1,395,740

469,247 138,529 779,375 1,248 1,388,399

445,500 141,372 807,246 1,188 1,395,306

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3. RATING INFORMATION (...continued) (c) Minimum Rate (... .continued) No. of Properties

Minimum Rates Information Commercial Office Residential Vacant Land Total

Minimum Payment

761 232 1,356 2 2,351

Gross Rental Values

$

$

624 624 624 624

6,881,810 3,842,986 15,510,372 2,675 26,237,843

(d) Emergency Services Levy The State Government introduced an Emergency Services Levy (ESL) which, from 1 July 2003, is collected by Local Governments on behalf of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services of Western Australia. The City falls under the Career Fire and Rescue Services boundary, ESL Category 1. The Levy is based on the Property GRV's and appears as a separate charge on the Rate Notices. The applicable ESL Rates for the financial year were: ESL Category

1

ESL Rate (cents per $GRV)

0.0127

Minimum and Maximum Charges by Property Use Residential and Vacant Commercial, Industrial and Land Other Minimum Maximum $60 $310

Minimum $60

Maximum $175,000

The interest rate imposed by the Emergency Services Legislation on ESL charges that remained unpaid after the due date was 11 % pa applicable from the due date for payment. (e) Options for Payment of Rates The City operated an instalment option plan where the payment of rates could be made under one of the following options: (i) by a single payment due 35 days from the date of issue of the rates notice and payable on 5 August 2013. (ii) by two equal or nearly equal instalments payable on the following dates: First instalment Second instalment

on 5 August 2013 on 4 October 2013 (continued...)

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3. RATING INFORMATION (...continued) (e) Options for Payment of Rates (...continued) (iii) by four equal or nearly equal instalments payable on the following dates: First instalment Second instalment Third instalment Fourth instalment

on 5 August 2013 on 4 October 2013 on 6 December 2013 on 7 February 2014

The first instalment was due within 35 days from the date of issue of the rate notice and comprised of any arrears, waste management charge, one quarter of current rates and ESL, plus an administration charge and instalment interest. The second, third and fourth instalments comprised of one quarter of current rates and ESL, plus an administration charge and instalment interest. (f) Rates Instalments, Interest and Charges The City imposed an additional charge for the payment of rates and ESL by instalments as follows: The rate of interest charged on instalment payments was 5.5% p.a. and was only applied if either the two or the four instalments option was selected. The administration charge on both instalment options was $44.00. An administration fee of $44.00 was charged on all arrangements made for payment outside the normal terms. The total revenue raised from the imposition of the instalment interest and charges was $586,871 (30 June 2013 - $567,243). The original budget estimate was $607,513 (30 June 2013 - $682,633). (g) Rates Early Payment Incentive Scheme The ANZ Bank Group Limited sponsored an early rate payment incentive scheme under which ratepayers who paid their rates and ESL in full within 35 days from the date of issue of the rate notice (payment received by 5 August 2013) were entered into a draw to win a prize as follows: A cheque for $1,500 in the name of the winner. This incentive scheme excluded pensioners rates deferred under the provision of the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992. The selection method involved a computer program that selected from all assessments eligible to be in the draw. The draw was conducted in the presence of several senior officers. (continued...)

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3. RATING INFORMATION (...continued) (g) Rates Early Payment Incentive Scheme (...continued) The City of Perth incurred no cost in the operation of the early rate payment incentive scheme. (h) Inner City Residential Rate Concession The City of Perth operates an inner city residential rate concession scheme, under which purchasers of newly developed residential properties will qualify for three years rate concession up to $2,000 per annum per rateable property. This is effective from the beginning of the financial year following the year in which the property was completed and purchased. The scheme applies to any type of single or multiple residential accommodation newly constructed. The rate concession only applies to inner city developments within the area bounded by Victoria Avenue in the east, the freeway in the west, the river in the south and the railway to the north. The rate concession is available by application from qualified first purchasers and is transferable to the next purchasers to the extent that it remains available to the original purchasers of newly developed residential properties. In the case of a mixed development, the rate concession only applies to purchasers of the residential portion of the development. The inner city residential rate concession was introduced to promote living in the city and encourage people to relocate and reside in the specified inner city area. The scheme was modified to expire on 30 June 2010 but was applicable to all building applications received up to that date. The scheme will be withdrawn once the existing concessions expire in 2014/15. Revenue foregone arising from inner city residential rate concession was $152,164 (30 June 2013 - $152,759). The original budget estimate was $106,267 (30 June 2013 $84,000). (i) Heritage Rate Concession Scheme A key initiative in the Heritage Incentive Program was the introduction in the 2006/07 budget year of the Heritage Rate Concession Scheme, as part of the campaign to retain as much of the City's heritage as possible. A concession rate of 10% (maximum $20,000, minimum $624) is applied to qualifying heritage properties for a period of five consecutive years, or until 30 June 2017, whichever happens first. Owners of current heritage listed properties under the City Planning Scheme or in the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Heritage Inventory are invited to apply and be eligible to receive the rebate subject to the following criteria: The applicant must be a ratepayer with no outstanding rates and charges relating to the property past the due dates for payments offered by the City, and the owner is not (continued...) 40 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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3. RATING INFORMATION (.. .continued) (i) Heritage Rate Concession Scheme (...continued)

-

-

bound by a Heritage Agreement where an incentive or bonus has been granted by the City and; The rateable property is: a) listed in the City of Perth City Planning Scheme as a Place of Cultural Heritage Significance; or in the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Heritage Inventory or; b) identified as a place of cultural heritage significance within a conservation area. Enter into an agreement for the proper care and maintenance of the building in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule for Heritage Buildings provided by the City.

The final date for applications in each year is 60 days from the issue date of the current rates notice for rebates applying to rates in the current financial year. The City reserves the right to withdraw any individual rebates where the applicable conditions or limitations to the scheme are not adhered to. The rate concession is applicable to general rates only and not to rubbish collection charges or the Emergency Services Levy. The policy does not retrospectively apply to recipients of Heritage Rate Concession where that concession was approved prior to 26 June 2012. Revenue foregone arising from Heritage Rate Relief Scheme was $263,200 (30 June 2013 - $241,946). The original Budget estimate was $130,000 (30 June 2013 $329,706). (j) Concessions In accordance with the provisions of the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992, concessions were offered to eligible persons to allow them to either defer their rates or receive a percentage of rebate on their rates. This is provided they register within the specified period and pay the balance of the rates within the year in which they are assessed. To be eligible for a concession, a ratepayer is required to be an "eligible person" in terms of the Act and to be the registered owner of the property at 1 July of the rating year. Eligible persons are also entitled to a concessional rate for a standard waste management charge. (k) Exemption In terms of S6.26(k) of the Local Government Act 1995, the Minister exercised his discretion in favour of the West Australian Cricket Association (WACA) in respect of rates raised of $116,069 in 2014/15 by granting an exemption from rates for the year for their cricket ground at Nelson Crescent, East Perth.

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4. LATE PAYMENT INTEREST The interest rate imposed by the City on rates ESL and service charges that remained unpaid after its due date was 11% p.a. applied from the due date for payment. The amount of revenue raised from the imposition of late payment interest on unpaid rates ESL and service charges was $79,347 (30 June 2013 - $86,077). The original budget estimate was $113,563 (30 June 2013 - $102,139). 5. BAD DEBTS The total amount of bad debts written off during the financial year was $592,554 of which $591,109 related to parking fines and costs deemed uncollectable for a number of years (30 June 2013 - $594,395). The original budget estimate was $544,745 (30 June 2013 -$512,427). 6. ELECTED MEMBERS FEES, EXPENSES AND ALLOWANCES Fees, expenses and allowances paid to elected members in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 are as follows:

Annual Attendance Fees Local Government Allowance Reimbursement of Expenses

Budget Year Ended Year Ended 2013/14 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 $ $ $ 70,000 275,951 69,434 75,000

162,588

75,000

120,240

88,495

94,382

265,240

527,034

238,816

On 19 June 2013 the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal completed its review of fees, allowances and expenses for elected council members of Local Governments throughout Western Australia. The determination became operable from 1 July 2013 and established a scale of payments and provisions for reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996. Meeting Fees and Annual Allowances received significant increases, with Elected Member expenses containing inconsequential amendments.

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7. STATUTORY INFORMATION (a) Assets Classified by Program

Governance General Purpose Funding Law, Order, Public Safety Health Education and Welfare Housing Community Amenities Recreation and Culture Transport

30/06/2014 $ 117,554,355 2,295,619 2,376,992 226,893 3,464,089 179,887 61,658,582 200,980,425 698,829,710

$ 128,650,260 2,119,993 1,174,648 147,036 3,605,681 11,561,097 51,925,212 120,562,718 659,574,009

5,714,828 39,124,380

6,948,836 39,452,944

1,132,405,760

1,025,722,434

Economic Services Other Property and Services

30/06/2013

(b) Depreciation and Amortisation Depreciation and amortisation expense for the financial year was charged in respect of: Year Ended 30/06/2014

Depreciation and Amortisation by Classification Leasehold Land Buildings Improvements Infrastructure Assets Plant and Mobile Equipment Office Furniture and Equipment

Year Ended 30/06/2013

$

$

564,932 8,001,380 419,619 8,925,760 4,931,779 2,021,892

548,338 7,066,549 63,897 8,272,353 4,670,431 1,921,449

24,865,362

22,543,017

Budget Year Ended Year Ended 2013/14 30/06/2014 30/06/2013

Depreciation and Amortisation by Program Governance Law, Order, Public Safety Health Education and Welfare Housing Community Amenities Recreation and Culture Transport Economic Services Other Property and Services

$ 117,424 267,256 14,272 145,135 409,835 1,860,947 3,417,353 19,792,511 1,911

$ 18,108 166,225 23,970 182,093 365,339 2,567,860 3,537,740 14,635,806 1,914

$ 19,739 250,969 23,970 180,494 2,188,600 3,517,480 12,562,325 8,718

3,225,154

3,366,307

3,790,722

29,251,798

24,865,362 22,543,017 (continued...)

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7. STATUTORY INFORMATION (...continued) (c) Fees and Charges Budget Year Ended Year Ended

Fees and Charges by Program General Purpose Funding Law, Order, Public Safety Health Education and Welfare Housing Community Amenities Recreation and Culture Transport Economic Services Other Property and Services

2013/14

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$ 347,892 37,100 715,500 1,648,528 484,630 8,238,044 568,592 82,079,951

$ 344,337 26,638 810,101 1,387,853 726,890 8,055,467 579,952 81,092,313

$ 323,035 34,037 708,555 1,205,760 8,249,496 528,969 77,533,819

1,077,400 1,053,236

1,278,724 1,049,491

947,481 1,000,427

96,250,873

95,351,766

90,531,579

(d) Interest and Investment Income Budget Year Ended Year Ended 2013/14 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 Reserves Refuse Disposal and Treatment Concert Hall Refurbishment and Maintenance Asset Enhancement Community Recreation Centres/Facilities Street Furniture Replacement Art Acquisition Heritage Incentive Parking Facilities Development David Jones Bridge Bonus Plot Ratio Contribution Employee Entitlements PCEC Car Park Fixed Plant Replacement Parking Levy Enterprise and Initiative

$ 167,861 158,224 820,143 9,343 2,871 3,435 13,957 1,027,827 7,643 18,850 34,275 132,514

General Purpose Funds

$ 434,122 304,601 1,230,456 23,554 39,632 8,488 44,698 2,031,268 15,373 34,886

2,396,943 2,473,763

$ 275,692 216,589 1,125,046 16,822 20,112 9,513 51,606 1,379,249 11,884 26,185 47,016 154,479 121,273 1,883 3,457,349 2,873,242

4,870,706

6,330,591

8,037,365

4,167,078 3,870,287

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8. (a) Other Expenses from Ordinary Activities Budget 2013/14 $ 404,688 4,958,564 10,489,526

Emergency Services Levy Donation and sponsorships Parking Bays Licence Fees Non Capitalised Work in Progress Other

1,447,558

Year Ended 30/06/2014 $ 491,712 3,956,889 10,573,212 527,268 1,498,849

Year Ended 30/06/2013 $ 391,204 3,898,115 10,271,695 125,694 1,167,142

17,300,336

17,047,930

15,853,850

Year Ended 30/06/2014 $ 24,000 3,000

Year Ended 30/06/2013 $ 23,000 3,636

27,000

26,636

(b) Auditors Remuneration

Statutory Audit Other Services

9. CONDITIONS OVER GRANTS/CONTRIBUTIONS (a) Grants/Contributions which were recognised as revenue during the current financial year and which were obtained on the condition that they be expended in a specific manner but had yet to be applied in that manner as at financial position date were: Year Ended Year Ended 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 $ $ 275,581 50,000

Grants/Contributions for Capital Works Grants/Contributions for Other Purposes

161,456

405,407

437,037

455,407

(b) Grants/Contributions which were recognised as revenue in a previous financial year and were expended in the current financial year in the manner specified by the grant/contribution were: Year Ended Year Ended 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 $ $ 50,000 405,407 427,460

Grants/Contributions for Capital Works Grants/Contributions for Other Purposes

455,407

427,460

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(a) Gain/Loss on Disposal/Write Off/Contribution of Assets by Type Budget 2013/14 $ Land and Buildings Proceeds on Disposal Less: Carrying amount of assets sold/written off Gain(Loss) on Disposal /Write off

(3,755,295) (3,755,295)

100,502 ( 86,207) 14,295

-

(3,755,295) (3,755,295)

115,527 (101,232) 14,295

(319,732)

(2,424,685) (2,424,685)

(1,206,642) (1,206,642)

-

Gain on Disposal (Loss) on Disposal/Write off Gain(Loss) on Disposal /Write off Infrastructure Proceeds on Disposal Less: Carrying amount of assets sold/written off (Loss) on Disposal /Write off

Year Ended Year Ended 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 $ $

(319,732) Budget 2013/14

Year Ended Year Ended 30/06/2014 30/06/2013

$

$

$

1,368,068 (1,520,880) (152,812)

1,088,295 (1,430,398)

Gain(Loss) on Disposal /Write off

1,761,500 (1,608,125) 153,375

Gain on Disposal (Loss) on Disposal/Write off Gain(Loss) on Disposal /Write off

320,321 (166,946) 153,375

94,548 (247,360) (152,812)

135,472 (477,575) (342,103)

-

6,143 (147,519) (141,376)

46 (26,686) (26,640)

Gain on Disposal (Loss) on Disposal/Write off (Loss) on Disposal /Write off

-

2,301 (143,677) (141,376)

46 (26,686) (26,640)

(Loss) on Disposal /Write off

(166,357)

(6,474,168)

(1,561,090)

Gain on Disposal (Loss) on Disposal/Write Off

320,321 (486,678)

96,849 (6,571,017)

251,045 (1,812,135)

(Loss) on Disposal /Write Off /Contribution of Assets

(166,357)

(6,474,168)

(1,561,090)

Plant and Equipment Proceeds on Disposal Less: Carrying amount of assets sold/written off

Office Furniture and Equipment Proceeds on Disposal Less: Carrying amount of assets sold/written off (Loss) on Disposal /Write off

(342,103)

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10. GAIN / (LOSS) ON DISPOSAL/WRITE OFF/CONTRIBUTION OF ASSETS (...continued) Gain (Loss) on Disposal /Write Off/Contribution of Assets by Program Budget Gain/(Loss) on Disposal Governance Law, Order Public Safety Health Education and Welfare Community Amenities Recreation and Culture Transport Economic Services Other Property and Services

Proceeds on Disposals

Gain/(Loss) on Disposals/ Write Offs

Carrying Amount

$ 7,649 12,248 31,506 (425,639) 18,120 124,665 30,152 34,942

$ 34,306 87,568 194,395 226,513 269,144 206,986 355,299

$ 36,152 92,528 3,737 168,413 553,360 6,261,531 221,513 511,145

(4,960) (3,737) 25,982 (326,847) (5,992,387) (14,527) (155,846)

(166,357)

1,374,211

7,848,379

(6,474,168)

$ (1,846)

11. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Current

30/06/2014

30/06/2013 $ 19,069 5,461 6,072 1,858,641

Modified Penalties/Fines and Costs Deposits and Prepayments

$ 65,897 (13,809) 32,858 1,350,022 831,046 6,600,487 1,420,810

1,199,550 6,413,831 1,084,319

Other

4,586,125

1,795,857

Rates Bins Levy Emergency Services Levy (ESL) Accrued Interest and Investment Income Accrued Income

Less: Provisions for Doubtful Debts

14,873,436

12,382,800

(2,786,601)

(2,675,141)

12,086,835

9,707,659

Non Current Pensioners' Rates Deferred #

44,205

37,837

44,205

37,837

# Pensioners' Rates Deferred The amounts shown relate to rates deferred by pensioners in accordance with the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferment Act) 1992. All amounts are short-term. The net carrying value of trade receivables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value. (continued...) 47 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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11. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (...continued) All of the Group's trade and other receivables have been reviewed for indicators of impairment. Certain trade receivables were found to be impaired and an allowance for credit losses of $503,594 (2013: $474,893) has been recorded accordingly within other expenses. The impaired trade receivables are mostly related to parking fines and costs outstanding for a considerable period of time and from customers in the business-tobusiness market that are experiencing financial difficulties. The movement in the allowance for credit losses can be reconciled as follows: Reconciliation of allowance credit losses

2014 $ 2,675,141 (592,554) 503,594 200,420 2,786,601

Balance 1 July 2013 Amounts written off (uncollectable) Impairment loss Amounts recovered Balance at 30 June 2014

2013 $ 2,638,229 (594,395) 474,893 156,414 2,675,141

12. INVESTMENTS Investments are made in accordance with the Western Australia Trustee Act 1962 (as amended) and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 as amended. All investments are recorded at cost, less impairment where necessary except for Balanced Funds, which are marked to market. The City amended its investment policy to adopt the new restrictions as imposed by amendments to the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations, gazetted on 19 April 2012 and which included type and term of investments a local government may invest in. 30/06/2014 $ 1,043,523 98,190,000 3,898,389

30/06/2013 $ 3,270,036 103,184,592 3,323,492

103,131,912

109,778,120

Non-Current Structured Investments Floating Rate Note (FRN) Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) Bank Term Deposits

3,003,655 2,764,918 -

Equity in Local Government House # Equity in Mindarie Regional Council + Equity Tamala Park Regional Council >

5,768,573 10,000 377,011 3,504,756

3,003,655 2,450,328 6,000,000 11,453,983

Current Call Funds* Bank Term Deposits * Balanced Funds *

Total Investments

9,660,340

10,000 360,780 2,493,945 14,318,708

112,792,252

124,096,828

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 12. INVESTMENTS (...continued) * Short Term Cash Investments as stated in Note 19. # The last valuation undertaken in September 2007 of the City's units of equity holding in Local Government House Trust yields a market value equating to $230,645. The property known as Local Government House was subject of a mortgage to the Western Australian Treasury Corporation. An offer and acceptance for the sale of the land and buildings at 15-17 Altona Street, West Perth was signed on 25 March 2013 for $11.5 million. The sale of the property settled on 1 July 2013. During the prior year, the Western Australian Local Government Association as Trustee for the Local Government House Trust, entered into a Joint Venture arrangement with Qube Railway Parade Pty Ltd in which the Local Government House Trust holds a 60% interest. The Joint Venture arrangement was for the purchase and construction of land and building at 168-170 Railway Parade, West Leederville. The construction of the building was completed on 28 January 2014. ± The City holds a minority interest of one twelfth of the equity in the Mindarie Regional Council (MRC). > The City of Perth's original share of Members Equity contributed to the Tamala Park Regional Council (TPRC) as equity investment was $21,351,787. TPRC has subdivided, developed, and sold during the reporting period 226 lots of land at the Tamala Park project marketed as 'Catalina' (stages 1, 2, 4, 5, 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9 and 10). The change of $1,010,811 in the City's contributed equity in TPRC during the reporting period represents the net difference in the City's share of Land Development expenses and the proceeds of sale of member land relative to the 226 lots developed and sold and the receipt of dividends and rates equivalent distribution payments during the year. The following restrictions have been imposed by regulations or other external requirements:

Investments Cash Backed Reserves (Note 18) Unspent Grants/Contributions (Note 9 (a)) Unspent Loan Funds (Note 17) Unrestricted

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$ 85,605,577 437,037 9,882,135 95,924,749 16,867,503

$ 90,492,873 455,407 20,572,397 111,520,677 12,576,151

112,792,252

124,096,828

For the definition of cash in this context, structured interest bearing investments which are readily convertible when reserves are scheduled to be expended, are regarded as cash. (continued....)

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13. INVENTORIES

Stores, Raw Materials, Fuel and Sundry Stock Items Parking Tickets Parking Equipment Spare Parts and Signs Work in Progress

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$ 617,983 55,169 408,545 1,025,675

$ 607,457 102,304 336,194 485,232

2,107,372

1,531,187

14. T R A D E AND O T H E R P A Y A B L E S , E M P L O Y E E B E N E F I T S AND PROVISIONS (a) Trade and Other Payables Current Trade Creditors Income Raised/Received in Advance Accrued Interest Accrued Expenses Other

(b) Employee Benefits Current Leave Entitlements Annual Leave Long Service Leave Self Funded Leave Recognition of Employees - Presentation

Non-current Leave Entitlements Annual Leave Long Service Leave

(c) Provisions Non-Current Provision for Fixed Plant Replacement PCEC Car Park

30/06/2014 $ 13,831,285 927,595 284,807 3,848,510 2,279,801

30/06/2013 $ 11,108,015 1,502,811 609,567 3,906,562 1,866,471

21,171,998

18,993,426

30/06/2014 $ 4,397,244 5,855,705 307,440 151,787

30/06/2013 $ 5,125,633 5,214,980 302,003 92,456

10,712,176

10,735,072

30/06/2014 $ 1,214,292 1,092,435

30/06/2013

2,306,727

1,078,344

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$

$

3,479,847

3,090,027

3,479,847

3,090,027

$ 1,078,344

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PROVISIONS (...continued)

(d) Recognition of Movements Annual Leave Balance as at 1 July 2013 Additional Provisions Amounts Utilised Balance as at 30 June 2014

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$ 5,125,633 4,104,827 (3,618,924)

$ 4,744,414 3,941,625 (3,560,406)

5,611,536

5,125,633

30/06/2014 $

30/06/2013 $

6,293,324 1,208,601 (553,785)

5,908,848 1,248,172 (863,696)

6,948,140

6,293,324

Self Funded Leave Balance as at 1 July 2013 Additional Provisions Amounts Utilised

302,003 222,448 (217,011)

269,933 218,784 (186,714)

Balance as at 30 June 2014

307,440

302,003

Long Service Leave Balance as at 1 July 2013 Additional provisions Amounts Utilised Balance as at 30 June 2014

Recognition of Employees - Presentation Balance as at 1 July 2013 Additional provisions Amounts Utilised

92,456 71,451 (12,120)

105,435 9,347 (22,326)

Balance as at 30 June 2014

151,787

92,456

Provision for Fixed Plant Replacement PCEC Car Park Balance as at 1 July 2013 Additional provisions Amounts Utilised

3,090,027 389,820 -

3,396,280 389,820 (696,073)

Balance as at 30 June 2014

3,479,847

3,090,027

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Acquisition of assets in 2013/14 are capitalised in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards. Assets are to be depreciated in accordance with the method detailed in Note 1 (c). 30/06/2014

30/06/2013

Land - at fair value

$ 304,486,018

$ 304,046,018

Air Rights - at cost

2,049,920

2,049,920

12,751,533

13,231,345

850,000

850,000

53,193,773 (2,005,206) 51,188,567

53,193,773 (1,440,274)

263,010,053 (95,803,984)

250,030,257 (93,692,897)

167,206,069

156,337,360

Land held for Redevelopment- at fair value Heritage Land - at fair value Leasehold Land - at cost/fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Buildings - at fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Leasehold Buildings - at cost/fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Heritage Buildings - at fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Improvements - at cost/fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Infrastructure Assets - at cost/fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Plant and Mobile Equipment - at cost/fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

Office Furniture and Equipment - at cost/fair value Less: Accumulated Depreciation

51,753,499

8,515,000 (409,006) 8,105,994

8,515,000 (323,005)

88,921,124 (36,275,144)

88,175,866 (34,778,291)

52,645,980

53,397,575

7,837,188 (4,102,509)

4,717,184 (2,651,359)

3,734,679

2,065,825

414,735,709 (109,581,432)

256,776,103 (68,428,785)

305,154,277

188,347,318

44,379,151 (25,496,556) 18,882,595

41,835,171 (22,920,311) 18,914,860

22,007,987 (11,325,996) 10,681,991

19,809,873 (10,952,510) 8,857,363

8,191,995

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15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (...continued)

Agricultural - at cost

30/06/2014 $ 594,507

30/06/2013 $ 410,180

Work in Progress- at cost

45,032,351

66,018,700

983,364,481

874,471,958

Total Property, Plant and Equipment

Cost/Fair Value Movement - Property, Plant and Equipment Cost/Fair Value 30/06/2013 Land Air Rights Land held for Redevelopment Heritage Land Leasehold Land Buildings Leasehold Buildings Heritage Buildings Improvements Infrastructure Assets Plant and Mobile Equipment Office Furniture and Equipment Agricultural Work in Progress

Initially Recognised Additions Assets 30/06/2014 30/06/2014

$ 304,046,018 2,049,920

$ -

13,231,345 850,000 53,193,773 250,030,257 8,515,000 88,175,866 4,717,184

2,277,247

376,719

-

256,776,103

16,269,525

41,835,171

4,841,653

19,809,873 410,180 66,018,700 1,109,659,390

Transfers Revaluation 30/06/2014 30/06/2014

Cost/Fair Value 30/06/2014

$ -

$ 440,000 -

$ -

$ 304,486,018 2,049,920

(2,284,253) -

-

(472,806) -

(7,338,963) -

-

(50,000)

20,088,793 745,258 2,793,285

-

12,751,533 850,000 53,193,773 263,010,053 8,515,000 88,921,124 7,837,188

125,533,282

(5,267,862)

21,424,661

_

414,735,709

(3,876,414)

1,578,741

-

44,379,151

481,756 175,400 28,173,974

-

(1,795,925) 2,936,658 8,927 - (49,160,323)

575,625 -

22,007,987 594,507 45,032,351

52,826,240

125,533,282

(20,613,417)

229,966

$ -

Disposals 30/06/2014

856,000

102,819 1,268,364,314

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (...continued) Accumulated Depreciation Movements - Property, Plant and Equipment Initially Accumulated Accumulated Recognised Depreciation Accumulated Depreciation Depreciation Assets on Disposals Transfers Revaluation Depreciation 30/06/2014 30/06/2014 30/06/2014 30/06/2014 30/06/2014 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 Leasehold Land Buildings Leasehold Buildings Heritage Buildings Improvements Infrastructure Assets Plant and Mobile Equipment Office Furniture and Equipment

$ 1,440,274 93,692,897

$ 564,932 6,418,526

$ -

$ (3,606,526)

$ (700,913)

323,005

86,001

-

-

-

34,778,291 2,651,359

1,496,853 419,619

-

-

-

(27,142)

1,058,673

68,428,785

8,925,760

35,070,064

(2,843,177)

22,920,311

4,931,779

-

10,952,510

2,021,892 24,865,362

235,187,432

$ -

$ 2,005,206 95,803,984 409,006

-

36,275,144 4,102,509

-

-

109,581,432

(2,355,534)

-

-

25,496,556

-

(1,648,406)

-

-

11,325,996

35,070,064

(10,480,785)

357,760

- 284,999,833

Revaluation of Artwork All of the City's works of art were revalued during the reporting period. The works of art were valued at fair value based on market value using knowledge from Australian exhibiting galleries, past public auction prices and prices obtained from studio sales. Values have also been considered with reference to the significance of the City's Art Collection, replacement difficulty (deceased artists) and restoration and archival framing. This is the industry standard for valuing artworks. The City's works of art were revalued at $1,690,388 and the revaluation surplus of $575,625 is reflected in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The revaluation was completed by Joy Legge who is an authorised valuer for the Commonwealth Government's 'Cultural Gifts Programme', and an appointed preferred provider for the Government of Western Australia. The City has not acquired any artworks from Ms Legge, therefore she remains impartial. Revaluation of Office Furniture and Equipment The City revalued during the reporting period, its office furniture and equipment to fair value in accordance with the staged implementation required by the Department of Local Government under the Local Government (Financial Management) Amendment Regulation 1996. Fair value was determined as approximated by depreciated historical cost (Net Book Value) as there is no active market for these assets, and the City utilises these asset types until they reach the end of their useful life and are scrapped. (continued...) 54 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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16. INVESTMENT PROPERTY (a) Acquisition of assets in 2013/14 are capitalised in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards.

Land - at fair value Buildings - at fair value Total Investment Property

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$

$

8,376,000 9,170,249 17,546,249

8,790,000 2,663,639 11,453,639

Fair Value Movement - Investment Property

Land Buildings

Cost/ Fair Value Transfers Revaluation 30/06/2013 30/06/2014 30/06/2014

Cost/ Fair Value 30/06/2014

$ 8,790,000 10,822,999

$ (440,000) (416,000)

19,612,999

(856,000)

$ 8,376,000 14,741,999 23,117,999

$ 26,000 4,335,000 4,361,000

Investment Assets - Accumulated Depreciation

Land Buildings

TOTAL

Accumulated Accumulated Depreciation Transfers Revaluation Depreciation 30/06/2013 30/06/2014 30/06/2014 30/06/2014 $ $ $ $ (8,159,360) 357,760 2,229,850 (5,571,750) (8,159,360) 357,760 2,229,850 (5,571,750) 11,453,639

(498,240)

6,590,850

17,546,249

Valuation of Investment Property The valuation basis of investment property is fair value based either on the amounts for which the assets could be exchanged between willing parties in an arm's length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same location and condition, or based on the continuation of its use, regardless of whether that represents the highest and best use of the asset. The most recent revaluation of investment properties at 30 June 2014 was determined by Landgate - Valuation Services, through Mr Stephen Fern, AAIP Certified Practicing Valuer, Senior Consultant Valuer, and resulted in the aggregated fair value of the investment property assets being stated at that date as $17,546,249. The revaluation surplus attributable to property classified as Investment Property of $6,590,850 was credited directly to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (30 June 2013 Deficit $2,194,829). The surplus results from a change in the valuation method used for the (continued...) 55 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

16. INVESTMENT PROPERTY (...continued) valuation of the City Station Concourse commercial tenancies from a basis of depreciated replacement cost approach in 2013, to a "capitalisation of net rent" over a period of 21 years approach in the reporting period. The reasoning is that the underlying land is subject to a Class 'A' Crown Reserve and the concourse level is vested in the City under a management order for the designated purpose of the City Station Complex reserve with power to lease for any term not exceeding 21 years. The City enjoys security of tenure in the asset by way of the reserve management order. (b) Amounts Recognised in Income Statement for Investment Properties. Year Ended Year Ended 30/06/2014 30/06/2013 $ $ 1,566,487 1,643,553

Property Rental Operating Expenses for Rental Generating Properties

470,401

454,842

Investment properties are leased out on operating leases. Rental income amounts to $1,566,487 (2013: $1,643,553) included within revenue. Direct operating expenses of $470,401 (2013: $454,842) were reported within other expenses, of which Nil (2013: $35,677) was incurred on vacant properties that did not generate rental income. The lease contracts are all non-cancellable for the term of each lease except for one which is subject to cancellation with six months' notice by either party. Future minimum lease rentals are as follows: Minimum Lease Payments Due 2 to 5years After 5 years Within 1 year 30 June 2014 30 June 2013

$ 1,508,400 1,464,500

$ 5,374,000 5,217,400

$ 2,320,600 2,253,000

Total $ 9,203,000 8,394,900

17. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 30/06/2014 $ 6,128,375 6,128,375

30/06/2013 $ 6,362,308

Non Current

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

Western Australian Treasury Corporation

$ 42,768,711

$ 48,897,087

42,768,711

48,897,087

48,897,086

55,259,395

Current Western Australian Treasury Corporation

Total Financial Liabilities

6,362,308

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

17. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (...continued) Loan Debentures issued by the City of Perth are secured over the general funds of the City. The City is developing a site for a new City of Perth Library and Public Plaza for completion in 2014/15. Settlement on the purchase of the leasehold interest in land at 567/579 Hay Street, Perth, occurred in July 2012. Demolition of the existing building and construction of the new library commenced during 2012/13. A loan of $8,014,407 was raised by the City from the Western Australian Treasury Corporation on 21 June 2012 to partially fund the City of Perth New Library Project including the purchase of the leasehold interest in the land at 567/579 Hay Street. The loan is for a period of 10 years commencing June 2012. The City borrowed a further amount of $23,788,520 from the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) to partially fund the construction of the City of Perth Library project. The amount was drawn down on 31 July 2012 to take advantage of the prevailing low interest rates and was borrowed for a period of ten years. $9,882,135 of the loan funds raised were unutilised at 30 June 2014 (30 June 2013 $20,572,397). Interest of $781,376 on loan funds raised for the City of Perth New Library project, was capitalised during the reporting period. The capitalisation rate used to determine the amount of costs eligible for capitalisation was: 100% of Loan 167, as all the borrowings raised, was in respect of the capital project itself. The interest capitalised of $781,376 was offset by interest earned and capitalised to the project of $618,576. The interest was earned on the investment of the un-utilised portion of the loan funds raised during the reporting period. The net amount of interest capitalised as a result of this offset was $162,800 (30 June 2013 $24,440) 18. RESERVES As at 30 June 2014 the City of Perth maintained reserves for various purposes relating to the provision of facilities and amenities throughout the City of Perth.

Note Purpose of Reserve Fund Refuse Disposal and Treatment Concert Hall Refurbishment and Maintenance Asset Enhancement Community Recreation Centres/ Facilities

Amounts Opening Appropriated Balance year ended 30/06/2014 01/07/2013 $ $

Amounts Utilised year ended 30/06/2014

Closing Balance 30/06/2014

$

$

(a)

5,845,241

304,268

(1,393,871)

4,755,638

(b) (c)

4,557,437 33,114,050

243,868 11,665,849

(160,864) (14,352,856)

4,640,441 30,427,043

(d)

366,960

18,807

(48,103)

337,664

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 Street Furniture Replacement Art Acquisition Heritage Incentive Parking Facilities Development David Jones Bridge Bonus Plot Ratio Contribution Employee Entitlements PCEC Car Park - Fixed Plant Replacement Parking Levy Enterprise and Initiative

(e)

(f) (g) (h)

(0 0) (k) (1) (m) (n)

Asset Revaluation*

415,279 212,253 1,071,036 29,644,979 246,602 543,463 975,736

67,911 45,388 258,167 1,533,955 13,413 29,554 53,064

3,078,816 10,421,022 90,492,874 377,710,375

401,031 11,137,062 840,154

468,203,249

(7,004) (215,865) (4,862,255) -

476,186 257,641 1,113,338 26,316,679 260,015 573,017 1,028,800

26,612,491 575,625

(10,458,970) (31,499,788) (5,343,553)

3,479,847 11,099,114 840,154 85,605,577 372,942,447

27,188,116

(36,843,341) 458,548,024

Components of Cash Reserves

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

Current Non-Current Total

79,837,003 5,768,574 85,605,577

79,038,891 11,453,983 90,492,874

* The Asset Revaluation Reserve is a non-cash backed reserve and cannot be used except for adjustments tofixedassets on their revaluation, disposal or write off. Reserve Account Budget Information

Purpose of Reserve Fund Refuse Disposal and Treatment Concert Hall Refurbishment and Maintenance Asset Enhancement Community Recreation Centres/Facilities Street Furniture Replacement Art Acquisition Heritage Incentive Parking Facilities Development David Jones Bridge Bonus Plot Ratio Contribution Employee Entitlements PCEC Car Park Plant Replacement Parking Levy

Amounts Opening Appropriated Balance year ended 30/06/2014 1/07/2013

Amounts Utilised year ended 30/06/2014

$ 5,495,029 4,531,435 29,999,777 363,656 158,903 128,139 598,781 31,145,747 238,351 538,567 979,290 3,786,100 10,458,970

$ 167,861 158,224 10,927,122 9,343 47,871 63,435 413,957 1,027,827 49,642 18,850 83,240 522,334 10,950,542

$ (1,398,000) (21,500) (21,163,666) (373,000) (153,750) (60,000) (400,000) (6,391,397) (40,000) (10,458,970)

$ 4,264,890 4,668,159 19,763,233 53,024 131,573 612,738 25,782,177 247,993 557,417 1,062,530 4,308,434 10,950,542

88,422,745

24,440,248

(40,460,283)

72,402,710

Closing Balance 30/06/2014

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18. RESERVES (...continued) (a) REFUSE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT RESERVE The purpose of this reserve is to allow for the development, construction and purchase of facilities and plant for the treatment, transportation and disposal of nonindustrial refuse. It may also be utilised to assist with the phasing in of significant increases in standard rubbish service charges anticipated to occur when recycling processes are extended. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within two years. (b) CONCERT HALL REFURBISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE RESERVE This reserve, originally set up in 1972, provides for the future maintenance of the Perth Concert Hall, and the replacement of its existing plant, furniture and carpets. The reserve also accommodates provision for the design and construction of the new WASO facility. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within three to ten years. (c) ASSET ENHANCEMENT RESERVE This reserve was established in 1998 to fund future capital expenditure for the replacement and enhancement of City assets and smooth the impact of the capital costs in any one rating year. The purpose and title of this reserve was changed from 1 July 2003 to allow for the use of these reserve funds in future financial years for the enhancement, replacement, refurbishment and purchase of new assets or project works of the City. Additional to this purpose is that project works funded from this reserve may not necessarily belong to the City, but may be carried out for the ultimate benefit of the City. The funds in this reserve will be utilised at the discretion of Council within ten years. (d) COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRES AND FACILITIES RESERVE Set up in 1985 with proceeds from the sale of Burswood Island, the intent of this reserve is to provide for the development of Community Recreation Centres and Facilities. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within two years. (e) STREET FURNITURE REPLACEMENT RESERVE This reserve was established in 1999 from proceeds received from the sale of a street furniture contract negotiated by the City with Adshel. Funds held are designated to be used for the purchase and improvement of the City's street furniture, including water features and public art. (continued...) 59 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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18. RESERVES (...continued) All but $1 million of this reserve was consolidated into the Asset Enhancement Reserve during the year ended 30 June 2007. The remaining funds in this reserve will be utilised at the discretion of the City over an expected period of two years. (f) ART ACQUISITION RESERVE This reserve was established in 1999 to fund future additions to the art collection of the City. The reserve is funded from the proceeds of sale of artworks and the transfer of the unexpended annual allocation for art acquisitions. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within three years. (g) HERITAGE INCENTIVE RESERVE This reserve was established in 2000 to fund heritage incentives to benefit properties on the City of Perth's heritage register. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within three years. (h) PARKING FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT RESERVE This reserve was established to enable parking facilities to be developed within the City, and parking equipment to be purchased. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve over an expected period of ten years. (i) DAVID JONES BRIDGE RESERVE This reserve was established in 2003 to fund major repairs, renovations or replacement of the pedestrian bridge over the Murray Street Mall between David Jones and Forrest Chase. The allocations to this reserve are the unexpended maintenance contribution from the owner of the David Jones site, at the end of each financial year. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within five to ten years. (j) BONUS PLOT RATIO CONTRIBUTION RESERVE This reserve was established in 2005 to hold contributions in respect of Bonus Plot Ratio entitlements, pending expenditure on relevant streetscape improvements and/or public art. (k) EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS RESERVE This reserve was established in 2013 to fund the non-current portion of employee entitlements for Long Service Leave. This reserve will vary from year to year but is likely to increase over time. (continued...)

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18. RESERVES

(...continued)

The City anticipates utilising these funds within ten years. (1) PERTH CONVENTION EXHIBITION CENTRE CAR PARK - FIXED PLANT REPLACEMENT RESERVE This reserve was established in 2013 to provide for the future replacement of existing fixed plant not owned by the City, but which the City consumes and is obliged to replace when required at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre car park The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within five to ten years. (m) PARKING L E V Y RESERVE This reserve was established in 2013 to set aside funds to meet the State Government's parking levy liability. The City anticipates utilising the funds in this reserve within one year. (n) ENTERPRISE AND INITIATIVE RESERVE The Council approved the establishment of this new reserve at its meeting on 22 April 2014 when adopting the March 2014 Budget Review. The reserve is to be funded from distributions from the Tamala Park Regional Council in respect of land lots developed and sold and marketed as 'Catalina Estate', Clarkson. The purpose of the reserve is to fund strategic projects to introduce and improve efficiencies and effectiveness in the City. The City anticipates utilising the funds in the reserve within three to five years. 19. RECONCILIATION OF CASH For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows the City of Perth considers cash to include cash on hand and in banks and investments net of outstanding bank overdrafts and non cash investments. Cash at the end of the reporting period as shown in the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows:-

Cash at Bank and on Hand Short Term Cash Investments

30/06/2014 $ 4,464,366 103,131,912

30/06/2013 $ 4,423,326 109,778,120

107,596,278

114,201,446

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20. RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO OPERATING SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations Adjustment for items not involving the movement of Funds: Depreciation and Amortisation Doubtful Debts Loss/(Gain) on Disposal of Assets Profit on Disposal of Investments Revenues Provided By: Government Grants Contribution from Other Parties

30/06/2014 $

30/06/2013 $

21,853,892

29,354,176

24,865,362 111,460 6,474,168 53,304,882

22,543,017 36,912 1,561,090 170,926 53,666,121

(4,375,243) (140,233) (4,515,476)

(4,606,455) (22,000) (4,628,455)

508,619 368,504

119,105 165,623 1,955

Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities Add Back Decrease in Deposits and Prepayments Decrease in Accrued Interest and Investment Income Decrease in Accrued Income Decrease in Deferred Debtors Increase in Income and Investment Income Received/Raised in Advance Increase in Accrued Interest and Expenses Increase in Trade and Other Payables Increase in Provisions Deduct Decrease in Trade and Other Payables Decrease in Accrued Interest and Expenses Increase in Trade and Other Receivables Increase in Deposits and Prepayments Increase in Inventories Increase in Accrued Interest Decrease in Income and Investment Income Received/Raised in Advance Increase in Deferred Debtors Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

3,136,600 1,595,307

699,823 256,798 478,533

-

(342,194)

(422,757) (3,031,268) (336,491) (576,185) -

(59,028) (305,689) (344,877)

(575,216) (6,368) 660,745

670,049

49,450,151

49,707,715

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21. SUPERANNUATION The City of Perth complies with the minimum obligations under federal law and contributes in respect of its employees to one of the following superannuation plans: (a) W.A. Local Government Superannuation Plan The City contributes in respect of certain of its employees to an accumulated benefit superannuation fund established in respect of all Local Governments in the State. In accordance with statutory requirements, the Council contributes to the W.A. Local Government Superannuation Plan ("the plan") amounts nominated by the Council. As such, assets are accumulated in the plan to meet members' benefits as they accrue. The latest available audited financial report of the plan as at 30 June 2013, which was not subject to any audit qualification, indicates that the assets of the plan are sufficient to meet accrued benefits. (b) City of Perth Superannuation Plan (CPSP) - a sub plan in the AustralianSuper Corporate Division Defined Benefit Members The City contributes in respect of certain of its employees to a defined benefit superannuation plan established for the employees of the City of Perth. In accordance with statutory requirements, the City contributes to the plan amounts determined by the plan actuary. As such, assets are accumulated in the plan to meet members' benefits as they accrue. The latest available audited financial report of the plan as at 30 June 2013, which was not subject to any audit qualification, indicates that the assets of the plan are sufficient to meet accrued benefits. An Actuarial Update was last received from John Smith BA (Maths) F.I.A.A. of Mercer Australia Pty Ltd dated 19 January 2012. This updated previous actuarial investigations dated 31 March 2010 and conducted by Kathryn Kleinschmidt F.I.A.A. which recommended additional contributions be made by the City to the superannuation plan. These recommendations were addressed. The latest update recommended that contributions in the year to 30 June 2014 be maintained at 15% of salary as advised in the original actuarial report. The plan has a number of different participating employers contributing to the defined benefit and pension section of the plan. There is no segregation of the assets applicable to each employer on a day to day basis and the individual employer may not be able to accurately identify its share of the underlyingfinancialposition of the multi-employer plan with sufficient reliability for accounting purposes. The plan is therefore accounted for as a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit section of the plan was closed to the admission of new members from 1 July 2010. Accumulation Members The City contributes in respect of certain of its employees to an accumulated benefit superannuation plan for the employees of the City of Perth and known as the City of (continued...)

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21. SUPERANNUATION (...continued) Accumulation Members (...continued) Perth Superannuation Plan (CPSP). In accordance with statutory requirements, the City contributes to the CPSP amounts nominated by the Council. As such, assets are accumulated in the plan to meet members' benefits as they accrue. The latest available audited financial report of AustralianSuper Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2013, which was not subject to any audit qualification, indicates that the assets of the plan are sufficient to meet accrued benefits. Total Superannuation contributions paid by the City during the reporting period was $6,114,341 (30 June 2013 $6,339,923). 22. LOAN FACILITIES Loan Facilities

30/06/2014 $

30/06/2013 $

6,128,375

6,362,308

Non Current

42,768,711

48,897,087

Total Loan Facilities in use at Reporting Date

48,897,086

55,259,395

9,882,135

20,572,397

Current

Unused Loan Facilities at Reporting Date

23. EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION The number of employees, whose salary exceeded $100,000 during thefinancialyear, is shown below in their relevant income bands: Income Range $100,000-$109,999 $110,000-$119,999 $120,000-$129,999 $130,000-$139,999 $140,000-$149,999 $150,000-$159,999 $160,000-$169,999 $170,000-$179,999 $180,000-$189,999 $190,000-$199,999 $310,000-$319,999

No. in 2014 20 9 3 7 1

No. in 2013 14 7 5 7 1

-

-

4

4 1

-

45

38

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24. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (a) As at 30 June 2014 a commitment existed in respect of interest payable on loan debentures over the life of the loans.

Interest Payable

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

$ 9,096,295

$ 11,894,227

(b) Lease Rental Commitments Future operating lease rentals of property not provided for in the financial statements and payable: Lease Rental Commitments

30/06/2014

30/06/2013

Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year but not later than 2 years Later than 2 years but not later than 5 years Later than 5 years

$ 2,000,492 1,352,355 4,057,065 69,488,848

$ 2,059,591 1,447,074 3,536,976 61,639,952

76,898,760

68,683,593

A substantial amount of the lease rental commitments relates to commitments for variable outgoings in relation to the City's 99 year leasehold interest in the Loading Dock at 100 St Georges Terrace. At reporting date the City of Perth had no obligations under finance leases. (c) Commitments for Capital Expenditure Capital expenditure contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised in the financial statements as liabilities: 30/06/2014 $ 24,863,258 4,070,383 2,278,868 459,354 31,671,863

Buildings Infrastructure Assets Plant and Mobile Equipment Office Furniture and Equipment

30/06/2013 $ 27,382,926 6,661,321 1,826,977 440,780 36,312,004

$23.8 million of capital commitments relate to the Cathedral Square New Civic Library and Public Plaza. (d) Commitment - Deed of Guarantee In line with other equity holders in the Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) the City of Perth has guaranteed, proportionate to its equity share (one twelfth), the obligations of MRC to the contractor building and operating the Neerabup Resource Recovery Facility. (continued...) 65 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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24. COMMITMENTS AND CONTIGENT LIABILITIES (...continued) (d) Commitment - Deed of Guarantee (... continued) Such guarantee can be called upon in the event of a default event during the contractors operation of the facility. The share of the liability that could be generated by the exercise of the guarantee is estimated at an amount between $7.21 million diminishing to $1.5 million depending on the time of any such default event. (e) Contingent Liability - Investment in Tamala Park Regional Council (TPRC). The City of Perth, along with the City of Stirling, City of Joondalup, City of Wanneroo, City of Vincent, Town of Cambridge and Town of Victoria Park is a member of the Tamala Park Regional Council. As at 30 June 2014 there is an increase in the value of the City's equity share of its investment as a consequence of development and sale of land by the Tamala Park Regional Council Due to the availability of draft financial statements for Tamala Park Regional Council when the City of Perth's Financial Report was compiled, the City was able to reliably determine the value of its investment as at 30 June 2014.

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25. FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY RATIO (a)

Current Ratio Current Assets minus Restricted Assets Current Liabilities minus Liabilities associated with Restricted Assets Asset Consumption Ratio Depreciated Replacement Cost of Assets Current Replacement Cost of Depreciable Assets

2011/12

2012/13

2013/14

1.76:1

0.71:1

0.83:1

-

56.04%

56.00%

-

90.5%

145.00%

60.24%

56.18%

46.00%

9.95:1

6.73:1

5.11:1

11.36%

15.77%

10.82%

1.11:1

1.17:1

1.11:1

1

2

(b)

3

(c)

Asset Renewal Funding Ratio Net Present Value of Planned Capital Renewals over 10 years Net Present Value of Required Capital Expenditure over 10 Years 4

5

(d)

Asset Sustainability Ratio Capital Renewal and Replacement Expenditure Depreciation Expense 6

(e)

(f)

Debt Service Cover Ratio Annual Operating Surplus before Interest and Depreciation Principal and Interest Operating Surplus Ratio Operating Revenue Minus Operating Expense Own Source Operating Revenue 7

8

(g)

Own Source Revenue Coverage Ratio Own Source Operating Revenue Operating Expense 9

8

1

2

3

4

5

Restricted Assets include reserve funds (current) tied grants/contributions and loan funds not utilised at year end. Liabilities associated with Restricted Assets means the lesser value of a current liability or the cash component of Restricted Assets held to fund that liability. Current replacement cost of Depreciated Assets means the cost of replacing assets at current prices. Planned capital renewals means capital renewal and replacement expenditure as estimated in the long term financial plan. Required capital expenditure means capital renewal and replacement expenditure as estimated in the Corporate Asset Management plan. (continued...)

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25. FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY RATIO (...continued) 6

7

8

9

Capital renewal and replacement expenditure means expenditure to renew or replace existing assets. Operating revenue means that revenue that is operating revenue for the purpose of the Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) excluding Grants and Contributions for the development and acquisition of assets and other comprehensive income. Operating expenses means the expense that is operating expense for the purpose of the AAS including net interest expense and depreciation. Own source operating revenue means revenue from rates and service charges, fees and user charges, reimbursements and recoveries, interest income and profit on disposal of assets. Financial information ratios reported upon with the exception of the current ratio, are as legislated under the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996. Comparative figures for the two previous years are also provided except for the asset consumption and the asset renewal funding ratios, as the requiredfinancialinformation for the third year to calculate these ratios is not available. The Asset Consumption, Asset Renewal Funding and Asset Sustainability Ratios are as stated in the City of Perth Corporate Asset Management Plan 2014-2024.

26. SIGNIFICANT ITEMS The following items are of such a size, nature or incidence that its disclosure is relevant in explaining the City's financial performance for the reporting period. (a) Fixed Assets Write Off During the reporting period fixed assets to the value of $6,857,620 were written off and comprised the following. (i)

Non Capitalised Work in Progress This relates to costs incurred on capital projects in prior years, but now expensed, as the projects did not proceed to completion or the cost of individual assets when established were under the capitalisation threshold of $5,000 each. Amount expensed $527,268 (30 June 2013 - $125,694).

(ii)

Obsolete and Extinguished Assets This relates to assets deemed obsolete or are no longer in use at the reporting date. The value of these assets written off was $6,330,352 of which $2,424,685 relates to infrastructure assets and $3,693,113 to No 20A (Forrest Place) Car Park (30 June 2013 - $1,673,328).

(continued...)

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26. SIGNIFICANT ITEMS (...continued) (b) Impairment of Investments The impairment charge was reduced by $491,373 at 30 June 2014 following an increase in the market value of three tranches of mortgage backed securities. The mortgage backed securities continue to suffer from liquidity risk resulting in their market value at 30 June 2014 being $2,764,918 as compared to an original cost, after redemption of a portion of the security, of $4,624,942. The City's investment advisors CPG Advisory Services utilises market data from Barclays Bank DCO to complete the impaired valuations of the mortgage backed securities held by the City. (c) Contribution of Assets - Infrastructure Infrastructure Assets owned by the City and comprising drainage, roads, kerbs, footpaths and signs were upgraded at their own cost by third parties including the Perth Transit Authority (PTA), Department of Housing and Works and individual property owners. On completion of the upgrades, these assets were vested back to the City for their future ownership and upkeep. Initial recognition of these assets by the City during the reporting period, are at fair value of $602,144. (d) Contribution and Initial Recognition of Assets - Works of Art The City during the reporting period completed a further reconciliation of its Works of Art Asset Register. It was established that a number of artworks (38) were not reflected in the register. All the artworks concerned were acquired by the City in previous years either by way of purchase or were contributed to the City. These artworks were initially recognised at a fair value of $26,998 during the reporting period, a value established in December 2013 through an external valuation. (e) Disposal of Development Land at Tamala Park Tamala Park Regional Council (TPRC) has on behalf of its equity holders, subdivided developed and sold during the financial year, 226 lots of land at the Tamala Park project marketed as 'Catalina' (Stages 1, 2, 4, 5, 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9 and 10). The amount of $1,441,838 represents the City's profit on the 226 lots developed and sold during the reporting period (30 June 2013 $1,135,516). The City is a one twelfth equity holder in the TPRC. (f) Profit on Disposal of Investments This consists of realised capital gains arising on the maturity or sale of investment assets in the floating rate note class. (continued...)

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26. SIGNIFICANT ITEMS (...continued (g) Contribution to Perth City Link At its meeting on 21 June 2005, the Council agreed to: (i)

Make a contribution of $25 million in November 2004 dollar value towards the Perth City Link Project. This contribution had been indexed at 6% up to the point of payment(s) but not increased. The contribution was split into two parts with the major part totalling $25.6 million (after indexation) paid in April 2011. A further amount of $12.8 million was paid during the reporting period.

(ii)

Forego its leasehold interest of Lot 1192 Wellington Street to enable the State Government to make Lot 1192 available for redevelopment. The written down value of this leasehold interest as at the date of hand over was $6,174,339. The property was handed over to the State Government in July 2009.

The State of Western Australia signed the Link Implementation Deed on 26 June 2008 which included the above terms with 70% of the $25 million (in 2004 dollars) to be paid on signing of the principal construction contracts for the sinking of the rail lines and 30% to be paid on the signing of the principal construction contracts for the new Perth City Link Bus Station. The effective date for execution of the Project Alliance Agreement was 16 March 2011 and the City paid the initial instalment contribution towards the Perth City Link Undergrounding of the Railway of $25,583,928. A further amount of $12,774,181 was paid at the award of the contract to build the Perth City Link Bus Station which occurred during the reporting period. The amount was funded from the Asset Enhancement Reserve. Additionally the agreement contains obligation on the City to upgrade infrastructure in the vicinity of The Perth City Link Project on the completion of certain works by the State including the Perth Arena. (h) Infrastructure Assets Initially Recognised An inventory of the major classes of infrastructure assets was conducted and $90,463,219 of assets not previously recognised separately in the books, were brought to account at their fair value in accordance with Australian Infrastructure Financial Management Guidelines (AIFMG) and the applicable accounting standards. The process involved utilising GIS mapping software and recording the result in the Hansen 8 Asset Management System. Fair Value was determined based on current replacement cost compiled from purchase invoices, current project costings and custodian's charge out rates for plant, labour and overheads. (continued...) 70 I:\CPS\Admin Services\Committees\4. Finance and Admin\AS141105 Reports\7 Sch 2 - Fin Statements - Annual Report 2013-14

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26. SIGNIFICANT ITEMS (...continued (h) Infrastructure Assets Initially Recognised (...continued) Condition based information to calculate the remaining lives of assets was obtained through ageing profiles and compared with assets of similar age and location which were physically inspected. Major assets brought on were in the drainage, street furniture, irrigation, landscaping, roads and footpaths sub-classes. The initial recognition of these infrastructure assets may include assets that were originally constructed by third parties and subsequently vested to the City. There is little information available on these vesting's and therefore little by way of identification on those specific assets vested. The City is responsible for the maintenance of all the infrastructure assets stated as initially recognised. 27. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE (a) Proposed Amalgamations and Boundary Changes The State Government's review of metropolitan local governments is now complete. The Minister of Local Government has announced his determination on metropolitan local government boundaries on 22 October 2014. The Government has made a commitment to draft legislation for a City of Perth Act to create a boundary that will encompass all of the current City of Perth and City of Vincent and the suburb of Crawley including the University of Western Australia and the QEII medical complex. The creation of legislation will most likely be undertaken during 2015, so the changes to boundaries for the City will be significantly later than changes for other councils. The City will be actively involved in the preparation of this legislation. The Premier's preference is to have Burswood within the City but for the time being it will be within the new South Park Council but this is required to be reviewed within five years. There may be significant costs relating to the transition process in 2014/15 in preparation for the changes resulting from the Act. The State Government has indicated they will assist with the cost of transition with grant funding and low cost loans. (continued...)

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27. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE (....continued) (b) Carbon Price Repeal On 13 August 2014, the Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) received correspondence from the Federal Minister for the Environment, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP advising that the repeal of the Carbon Tax extinguished all liabilities associated with post 1 July 2014 emissions from waste deposited in 2012/13 and 2013/14 (the Term) and that the Government expects, wherever possible, funds that were collected in anticipation of future carbon tax liabilities will be returned to customers and ratepayers. It is the MRC's position that it will return these funds to its members and other customers, after it has settled all its carbon liabilities in February 2015. The City paid a total carbon price of $160,338 on tonnage of 33,858 lodged with the MRC for 2013 and 2014. At reporting date, it is difficult to quantify what the refund back to the City of the carbon tax will be as the MRC carbon acquittal for the 2013/14 financial year is still to be paid.

28. TRUST FUNDS Trust Fund Information Purpose for which Money Received Footpath Deposits Unclaimed Monies Other

Opening Balance 1/07/2013

Receipts year ended 30/06/2014

Payments year ended 30/06/2014

Closing Balance 30/06/2014

2,980,407 1,168,373 2,059,378

$ 1,212,888 23,032 66,382

$ (617,100) (3,720) (33,240)

3,576,195 1,187,685 2,092,520

6,208,158

1,302,302

(654,060)

6,856,400

The above monies are not recognised in the financial statements as the City performs only a custodial role. These funds cannot be used by the City and are shown here for information only.

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29. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (a) Terms, Conditions and Accounting Policies The reporting entity's accounting policies, including the terms and conditions of each class of financial asset and financial liability recognised at the financial position date are as follows: Recognised Financial Instruments

Statement of Financial Position Notes

Accounting Policies

Terms and Conditions

(i) Financial Assets Cash at Bank

19

Cash at Bank is carried at the principal amount. Interest is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when earned.

Interest is earned at the Bank's benchmark rate depending on the balance in the account.

Trade and Other Receivables

11

Receivables are carried at nominal amounts due less any provision for doubtful debts. A provision for doubtful debts is recognised when collection of the full nominal amount is no longer probable.

Receivables are on 14 to 30 day terms, depending on receivable type.

Short-term Deposits

12

Short-term deposits are stated at cost. Interest is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when earned.

Short-term deposits have an average maturity of 178 days and effective interest rates of 4.04% to 4.30% (2013: 4.56% to 5.76%)

Managed and Balanced Funds

12

Managed and Balanced Funds are marked to market. Interest and Investment earnings are reinvested in the funds and recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when earned.

Holdings in managed funds are redeemable on 72 hours notice.

Floating Rate Note/Mortgaged Backed Securities

12

The value of these Interest Bearing Securities is stated at cost or impaired value. Interest is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when earned.

Maturities are less than five years. It is the City's intention to hold these securities until maturity.

Long-term Deposits

12

Long Term Deposits are stated at cost. Interest is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when earned

Long Term Deposits have an average maturity of 366 days and effective interest rate of 7.15% ((2013: 7.15%)

(continued...)

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29. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (...continued) (ii) Financial Liabilities Bank Loans

Trade and Other Payables O O

17,22

The bank loans are carried at the principal amount. Interest is charged as an expense as it accrues.

The bank loans are repayable quarterly or on maturity with the final instalment due in August 2022. Interest is charged at a fixed rate. Details of the security over bank loans are set out in Note 17. Details of the loans are set out in the Loan Liability Schedule in Note 30.

14

Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the entity.

Trade Liabilities are normally settled on 30 day terms.

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

29. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (...continued) (b) Interest Rate Risk The reporting entity's exposure to interest rate risk and the effective interest rates of financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the financial position date are as follows: Financial Instruments

2014

2013

$

Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalent Trade and Other Receivables Short-term Deposits

$

More than 5 years

Over 1 to 5 years

1 year or less 2014

Non Interest Bearing

Fixed Interest Rate Maturing in

Floating Interest Rate

Managed Funds

3,898,389

3,323,492

Interest Bearing

5,768,573

5,453,983

2014

2013

2014

2013

2014

2013

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

4,464,366

4,423,326

4,464,366

4.423,326

2.48

3.03

10,370,114

9,146,409

10,370,114

9,146,409

N/A

N/A

99,233,523

106,454,628

3,898,389

3,323,492 ! > . 4.47

5.16

5,768,573

5,453,983

3,891,767

2,864,725

N/A

N/A

6,000,000

7.15

7.15

106,454,628

-

-

c 1 Securities

c1 Unlisted Shares/Equity ' Long-term Deposits 1 01 Total Financial Assets

3,891,767

8,777,475

99,233,523

106,454,628

-

6,000,000

-

-

0 Bank Loans c • Trade and Other Payables

-

-

-

-

-

-

48,897,086

55,259,395

N i Total Financial ! Liabilities

-

Q

2,864,725

6,000,000 9,666,962

(C CD

Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate

2013

99,233,523

Total Carrying Amount as per the Statement of Financial Position 2014 2013

18,726,247

16,434,460

20,244,403

17,490,615

20,244,403

17,490,615

2014

2013

%

%

127,626,732

137,666,563

48,897,086

55,259,395

4.68

4.72

20,244,403

17,490,615

N/A

N/A

69,141,489

72,750,010

j Financial Liabilities

7. (C

o

-

-

-

-

-

48,897,086

55,259,395

o W N/A - not applicable for non interest bearing financial instruments.

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

29. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (...continued) (c) Net Fair Values The aggregate net fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the financial position date are as follows: Total Carrying Amount as per the Statement of Financial Position 2014 2013 $ $

Aggregate Net Fair Value

2014 $

2013 $

4,464,366 10,370,114 99,233,523 3,898,389 5,768,573 3,891,767 127,626,732

4,423,326 9,146,409 106,454,628 3,323,492 5,453,983 2,864,725 6,000,000 137,666,563

4,464,366 10,370,114 99,233,523 3,898,389 5,768,573 4,061,711 127,796,676

4,423,326 9,146,409 106,454,628 3,323,492 5,453,983 3,051,399 6,000,000 137,853,237,

$

$

$

$

Bank Loans Trade and Other Payables

48,897,086 20,244,403

55,259,395 17,490,615

48,897,086 20,244,403

55,259,395 17,490,615

Total Financial Liabilities

69,141,489

72,750,010

69,141,489

72,750,010

Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Trade and Other Receivables Short-term Deposits Managed Funds Interest Bearing Securities Unlisted Shares/Equity Long-term Deposits Total Financial Assets

Financial Liabilities

The following methods and assumptions are used to determine the net fair values of financial assets and liabilities: Recognised Financial Instruments: (i)

Cash, Short-term and Long-term Investments The carrying amount approximates fair value because of their relative short to medium term to maturity.

(ii)

Managed Funds The carrying amount of these investments approximates fair value because they have been marked to market.

(Hi)

Interest Bearing Securities The carrying amount of these investments is at cost or impaired value due to the policy of holding these investments to maturity, recognising any impairment when it is warranted.

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

29. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (...continued) (c) Net Fair Values (... continued) (iv)

Trade and Other Receivables and Payables The carrying amount approximates fair value.

(v)

Borrowings The carrying amount approximates fair value because the loans were each secured at a fixed rate of interest over the term of the loans.

(d) Credit Risk Exposure The reporting entity's maximum exposure to credit risk at financial position date in relation to each class of recognised financial assets, is the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the Statement of Financial Position.

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 30. LOAN LIABILITY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Loan No.

165

Particulars RECREATION & CULTURE Civic Library

167

160

Term (Yrs)

Date of Issue

Original Principal

Rate of Interest

$

%

Lender

Mode of Payment pa

Month & Year of Maturity

Amount of Principal Outstanding

Amount of Principal Outstanding 30/06/13

Budget 30/06/14

Actual 30/06/14

Budget 30/06/14

Actual 30/06/14

Budget 30/06/14

Actual 30/06/14

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Interest

Principal

10

June 2012

8,011,407

4.02

W.A.T.C.

4

June 2022

7,522,722

861,446

861,446

290,426

290,407

6,661,276

6,661,276

Civic Library

10

July 2012

23,788,520

3.63

W.A.T.C.

4

Aug 2022

22,287,115

2,066,231

2,066,231

781,377

781,377

20,216,274

20,220,884

TRANSPORT Perth Convention Exhibition Centre

15

July 2004

29,180,000

6.15

W.A.T.C.

4

July 2019

11,562,589

1,566,877

1,566,877

661,438

661,438

9,995,711

9,995,712

164

Elder Street Car Park

10

Sept 2020

16,000,000

6.26

W.A.T.C.

4

Sept 2020

12,878,413

1,752,262

1,752,262

763,134

763,134

11,126,151

11,126,151

"°166

Goderich St Car Park

10

June 2012

1,074,073

4.02

W.A.T.C.

4

June 2022

1,008,556

115,492

115,492

38,924

38,934

893,064

893,064

55,259,395

6,362,308

6,362,308

2,535,299

2,535,290

48,892,476

48,897,087

o

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CD

TOTAL LOANS

a O Q_ • £J ^ 5

Loan Interest Capitalised Loan 166 Goderich Street Car Park Loan 167 Civic Library

$

$

30/06/14

30/06/13 21,316 24,440 45,756

162,800 162,800

Unused Loan Facilities Loan 167 Civic Library 9,882,135 20,572,397 Loan interest capitalised is the net of the amount of interest payable on the loans during the construction phase offset against interest earned on unutilised loan funds up to the time the asset is made available for use.

D E T A I L S OF LENDERS 4W.A.T.C Western Australian Treasury Corporation # Loan Debentures issued by the City are secured over the general funds of the City

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SCHEDULE 28 CITY OF PERTH FIVE YEAR STATISTICAL HISTORY All dollar figures are in A$000's Year Ended 30 June Rates Rateable Properties Rates Revenue Increase in Rate Revenue Rate Revenue as a % of Total Revenue

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

15,750 $71,122 5.80% 40.26%

15,345 $67,226 10.7% 39.72%

15,256 $60,747 3.86% 38.36%

14,577 $58,492 6.73% 38.49%

12,751 $54,804 8.63% 38.70%

$ 71,122 70,136 25,216 6,331 3,867 176,672 151,299 2,955 (6,474)

$ 67,226 66,504 24,028 8,037 3,444 169,239 141,167 2,843 (1,561)

$ 60,747 62,825 23,339 7,767 3,687 158,365 138,880 1,550 (1,659)

$ 58,492 56,475 22,396 10,766 3,856 151,985 (127,900) 5,000 (729)

54,804 51,001 22,134 10,134 3,548 141,621 (119,345) 3,394 (2,638)

21,854

29,354

19,376

28,356

23,032

Capital Expenditure

52,826

70,895

43,266

67,346

61,799

Borrowings

48,897

55,259

36,308

29,537

32,058

80,606 372,942 1,045,838

90,493 377,710 936,566

73,535 375,509 906,925

79,697 360,399 873,334

121,901 360,399 871,176

$60,573

$56,258

$53,380

$48,833

$46,255

696

680

668

642

629

500 $916,987 335 $752,730

491 $712,984 366 $1,012,400

593 $706,504 385 $828,603

622 $612,967 410 $630,823

21,964 1,909

31,413 1,959

36,055 2,079

27,145 2,105

21,860

20,359

18,988

18,949

17,955

338

242

454

694

1,676

Financial Rates Revenue Parking Fees Other Fees and Charges Investment Income Other Revenue Total Revenue Total Operating Expenditure Capital Grants and Contributions Gain/(Loss) on Disposal/Write Off/Contribution of Assets Operating Surplus

$

TJ

Reserves - Cash Backed Revaluation Reserves Net Assets Human Resources Employee Costs (including costs capitalised) Number of Employees (including fulltime, part-time and casuals) City Development Building Licences Issued Value of Building Licences Issued Planning Applications Issued Value of Planning Applications Issued Refuse Total Waste to Landfill (tonnes) Recycling Tonnage General Estimated Residential Population Approved Residential Strata Lots added to Market for the Year

532 $632,809 395 $1,574,728

27,340 2,071

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SCHEDULE 29

City Of Perth Report to the Audit Committee for the year ended 30 June 2014

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The Audit Committee City of Perth GPO Box C120 PERTH, WA 6839 5 November 2014

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CITY OF PERTH REPORT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

Table of contents

1

Executive summary

3

2

Audit differences findings and analysis report

6

3

Specific reporting requirements

7

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3

1 Executive summary Status of audit and outstanding matters

Our audit of the City of Perth has been complete. We signed an unqualified audit report on the 22nd of October 2014. 1.1

Scope of the audit

We have conducted an independent audit of the financial statements in order to express an opinion on it to the ratepayers of the City of Perth. Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards with the objective of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

1.2

Materiality

Materiality is the magnitude of a misstatement or an omission from the financial report or related disclosures that the audit team believes would make it probable that the judgement of a reasonable person relying on the information would have been changed or influenced by the misstatement or omission. Our audit has been conducted based on a quantitative materiality, this was determined using the benchmark of total expenditure. Materiality benchmarks are selected to represent the measure which is most relevant to user of the financial report. 1.3

Summary of unadjusted audit differences

We have not identified any uncorrected audit differences that could, in our judgement, either individually or in aggregate have a significant effect on the financial report for the year ended 30 June 2014.

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The scope of our audit was in accordance with the terms of our Engagement Letter.

4

1.4

Current year areas of focus

Our audit procedures were focused on those areas of the City of Perth’s activities that are considered to represent the key audit risks identified in our planning memorandum and through discussions with management and the Audit Committee during the course of our audit. We are satisfied that these key areas of focus have been addressed appropriately and are properly reflected in the City of Perth’s financial report. Focus area Capital Assets/ Infrastructure

Response Background Infrastructure and capital assets are key risk areas of the City of Perth (“the City”) audit. At balance sheet date the total figure for Capital Assets and Infrastructure was $983m. This represents an increase of $103m from 2013.

During the period the City recognised $125m worth of discovered assets that were initially recognised during the period. As part of our testing Grant Thornton reviewed the methodology and assumptions used by management in determining the fair value of the assets. Assets capitalised were tested for appropriateness in accordance with AASB 116 “Property, Plant and. Equipment”, this included ensuring capitalisation and revaluations were in line with the City’s policies and procedures and tested for accuracy to supporting documentation. Asset reconciliation schedules were verified against trial balance reported amounts. It was noted that the carrying value of assets was reasonable. Outcome Results of the testing procedures did not note any material misstatements of the infrastructure and capital asset schedules. Rates, Fees and Investment revenue

Background A key risk area identified at the planning stage is rates and grants and subsidies revenue recognition. For the year ended 30 June 2014, rates revenue recognised totalled $71m, fees totalled $92m and investment income totalled $10.4m. Audit Work Performed Audit procedures performed aimed to ascertain the completeness and accuracy of both recognised rates and grants and subsidies revenue. Analytical procedures were performed to ascertain reasonableness of both rates and fee revenue balances. Significant investment revenue amounts recognised during the period were substantively verified to supporting documentation such as grant funding agreements. Outcome The substantive procedures did not uncover any material misstatement of rates, fee and investment revenue balances. At balance date these amounts were reasonably accounted for and recognised appropriately

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Audit work performed Audit procedures performed aimed to assess the appropriateness of the useful lives of infrastructure and capital assets, the accuracy of depreciation charges and assess for possible impairment.

5

Employee Compensation

Consistent with previous years, the employee compensation cycle was seen as a key area given that employee costs form a large portion of the City’s annual expenditure and the inherent risks of payroll processing. Detailed analytical procedures were performed on the employee cost expense for the year. Testing of accrued liabilities and provisions was carried out, this included ensuring the completeness of liabilities recorded. In addition we carried out Employee Masterfile testing to ensure the integrity of the City’s data was maintained. From our testing completed no material issues were noted.

1.5

Disclaimer

This report has been prepared for the Audit Committee and management of the City of Perth only. It should not be quoted or referred to, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. No warranty is given to, and no liability will be accepted from, any party other than the City of Perth. An opportunity for feedback

At Grant Thornton we strive for a high level of client satisfaction. Our business is built around the relationships we maintain with our clients. We want to hear feedback from our clients, both positive and negative, to ensure the services we provide to you exceed your expectations. You will shortly be receiving a Client Satisfaction Survey from us, via email; we would appreciate it if you would take the time to complete the survey as your feedback is important to us.

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1.6

6

2 Audit differences findings and analysis report Status of accounting records

Our audit procedures include an assessment of the status of the accounting records and reconciliations. The status of the accounting records is of an appropriate standard, and we did not note any significant issues that warrant reporting to the directors. 2.1

Adjusted audit differences

In performing our audit for the year ended 30 June 2014, no audit differences were identified. 2.2

Unadjusted audit differences

In performing our audit for the year ended 30 June 2014, no unadjusted audit differences were identified. Disclosure deficiencies

We also note the City of Perth should undertake a full comprehensive review of the disclosure within the financial statements to ensure both relevant and reliable information is being provided to users. 2.4

Materiality

Management has determined and will represent to us in writing that these unadjusted audit differences are immaterial to the financial statements either individually or in aggregate. We concur with this view. Further, management will represent to us in writing that all uncorrected misstatements that they are aware of have been brought to our attention.

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2.3

7

3

Specific reporting requirements

Reporting requirement

Description

3.1

 We are required by Auditing Standards to consider the risk of fraud in planning the nature and extent of our audit tests. In performing our audit we have not become aware of any incidence of fraud.  We have also inquired with management and the Board of Directors, and obtained in writing, representations regarding the existence of fraud, policies and procedures in place to prevent and detect fraud, noting no instances of fraud that management are aware of.  The following fraud risk factors in particular, were identified:

Fraud

Misstatement / Fraudulent financial reporting  Management and employee pressures. 3.2

Errors, irregularities and illegal acts



We have noted no errors or irregularities that would cause the financial report to contain a material misstatement. As part of our normal statutory audit no apparent illegal acts have come to our attention (including matters required to be reported under S311 of the Corporations Act).

3.3

Books and records, and conduct of review



We have been presented with all the necessary books and records and explanations requested of management to support the amounts and disclosures contained in the financial statements in a timely and efficient manner. We take this opportunity to thank Ian Berry, Con White and their team for the assistance and courtesy provided during our audit.

3.4

Compliance with laws  and regulations 

3.5

Disagreements with management





In performing our audit procedures we have not become aware of any non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations that would have an impact on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial report. We have also received representations from management confirming that the Council is in compliance with all laws and regulations that impact the organisation. There has been no significant disagreements with management during the course of the audit.

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Misappropriation of assets  Level of cash transactions including authorisation levels.  Controls over purchasing and payments, including the risk of employee kickbacks.  Controls over the payroll system.  Portability and desirability of assets such as laptop computers.  Overall security of the site including the use of security passes.  Rotation of duties.  Systems utilised and control over access to these systems.

8

Reporting requirement

Description

3.6

 During the year amendments have been made to the Local Government Act whereby the value of an asset shown in the Local Government’s financial reports must be the fair value of the asset.

Fair Value Measurements

 A Local Government must show in each financial report, for the year ended 30 June 2014 the fair value of all assets of the Local Government that are Plant and Equipment.  For the year ended 30 June 2014, the fair value of all of the assets of Local Government that are Plant and Equipment and that are Land and Buildings or Infrastructure.  For the year ended 30 June 2015, the fair value of all of the assets of Local Government.  We recommend a written plan is implemented to ensure these assets are fair valued by the reporting timeline and the method by which the assets will be valued. 3.7

Independence

 We confirm that, as at the date of this report, we are independent having regard to Grant Thornton’s policies, professional rules and relevant statutory requirements regarding auditor independence.

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 Internal independence checks are performed every twelve (12) months before commencement of the full year engagements to ensure that firmwide no conflicts have arisen.

SCHEDULE 30

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SCHEDULE 31

3. works \ as141029 reports \ 1 sched - b - Map XX Prowse Street Two Way

SCHEDULE 32

3. works \ as141029 reports \ 1 sched - c - Map XXX Victoria Square.pdf

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MUSEUM STREET Stage 1

Future tree canopy size indicative only

CONCEPT PLAN

X-SECTION / VIEW NORTH

EXISTING TREE 3.2m

EXISTING TREE 8m

STORM WATER ABSORPTION

3.2m

C A N NOP A B Y UR

INCREASED CANOPY

2.3m

3m

HEAT & CARBON REDUCTION

AESTHETIC APPEAL

HEALTH & WELL BEING

SHADE & COMFORT

STRUCTURAL SOIL CELLS FOR TREE HEALTH & LONGEVITIY

SCHEDULE 34

MUSEUM STREET Stage 2

Future tree canopy size indicative only

CONCEPT PLAN

SCHEDULE 35

SCHEDULE 35

3. works \ as141029 reports \ 3 sched - a - Schedule X - Example of signage and symbol suite A3

SCHEDULE 36 Schedule of Rates Tender 027 - 14/15 Manufacture, Supply & Installation - Thermoplastic Signage Symbol Suite Assessment of Tenders - All Prices are EX GST DRAINPAVE: Item Name 1a Imprinted custom pattern - white 1b Imprinted custom pattern - white 1c Imprinted custom pattern - white

Amount 1 2-5 6-10

Supply $629.20 $278.30 $190.58

Install $62.00 $62.00 $55.00

Total $691.20 $340.30 $245.58

2a 2b 2c

Imprinted custom pattern - black Imprinted custom pattern - black Imprinted custom pattern - black

1 2-5 6-10

$639.85 $287.50 $199.35

$62.00 $62.00 $55.00

$701.85 $349.50 $254.35

3a 3b 3c

Surface applied custom pattern - white Surface applied custom pattern - white Surface applied custom pattern - white

1 2-5 6-10

$102.85 $102.85 $89.50

$31.00 $31.00 $29.00

$133.85 $133.85 $118.50

4a 4b 4c

Surface applied custom pattern - black Surface applied custom pattern - black Surface applied custom pattern - black

1 2-5 6-10

$113.14 $113.14 $98.45

$31.00 $31.00 $29.00

$144.14 $144.14 $127.45

5a 5b 5c

Imprinted - solid white Imprinted - solid white Imprinted - solid white

1 2-5 6-10

$399.30 $399.30 $261.36

$40.00 $40.00 $38.00

$439.30 $439.30 $299.36

6a 6b 6c

Imprinted - solid black Imprinted - solid black Imprinted - solid black

1 2-5 6-10

$411.64 $411.64 $285.76

$40.00 $40.00 $38.00

$451.64 $451.64 $323.76

1

$411.64

$40.00

$451.64

2-5

$411.64

$40.00

$451.64

6-10

$285.76

$38.00

$323.76

1 2-5 6-10

$637.67 $416.97 $389.38

$150.00 $150.00 $120.00

$787.67 $566.97 $509.38

1

$741.73

$220.00

$961.73

2-5

$521.03

$220.00

$741.03

6-10

$493.44

$180.00

$673.44

1 2-5 6-10

$701.44 $458.67 $428.32

$150.00 $150.00 $120.00

$851.44 $608.67 $548.32

1

$815.90

$220.00

$1,035.90

2-5

$573.13

$220.00

$793.13

6-10

$542.78

$180.00

$722.78

15a Surface applied white symbol (800mm Ø)

1

$361.79

$150.00

$511.79

15b Surface applied white symbol (800mm Ø)

2-5

$361.79

$150.00

$511.79

15c

6-10

$337.59

$120.00

$457.59

1

$465.85

$220.00

$685.85

2-5

$465.85

$220.00

$685.85

7a 7b 7c

Imprinted - solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Imprinted - solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Imprinted - solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc)

11a Imprinted symbol (800mm Ø) - white 11b Imprinted symbol (800mm Ø) - white 11c Imprinted symbol (800mm Ø) - white Imprinted white symbol with black infill pieces (800mm Ø) Imprinted white symbol with black infill 12b pieces (800mm Ø) Imprinted white symbol with black infill 12c pieces (800mm Ø) 12a

13a Imprinted symbol (800mm Ø) - black 13b Imprinted symbol (800mm Ø) - black 13c Imprinted symbol (800mm Ø) - black Imprinted black symbol with white infill pieces (800mm Ø) Imprinted black symbol with white infill 14b pieces (800mm Ø) Imprinted black symbol with white infill 14c pieces (800mm Ø) 14a

Surface applied white symbol (800mm Ø)

Surface applied white symbol with black infill pieces (800mm Ø) Surface applied white symbol with black 16b infill pieces (800mm Ø) 16a

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SCHEDULE 36 16c

Surface applied white symbol with black infill pieces (800mm Ø)

6-10

$435.53

$180.00

$615.53

17a Surface applied black symbol (800mm Ø)

1

$404.57

$150.00

$554.57

17b Surface applied black symbol (800mm Ø)

2-5

$404.57

$150.00

$554.57

17c

6-10

$371.35

$120.00

$491.35

1

$512.44

$220.00

$732.44

2-5

$512.44

$220.00

$732.44

6-10

$479.08

$180.00

$659.08

1 2-5 6-10

$539.66 $318.96 $291.37

$150.00 $150.00 $120.00

$689.66 $468.96 $411.37

1

$643.72

$220.00

$863.72

2-5

$423.02

$220.00

$643.02

6-10

$395.43

$180.00

$575.43

1 2-5 6-10

$603.43 $360.66 $330.31

$150.00 $150.00 $120.00

$753.43 $510.66 $450.31

1

$717.89

$220.00

$937.89

2-5

$480.12

$220.00

$700.12

6-10

$444.77

$180.00

$624.77

23a Surface applied white symbol (600mm Ø)

1

$263.78

$150.00

$413.78

23b Surface applied white symbol (600mm Ø)

2-5

$263.78

$150.00

$413.78

23c

6-10

$239.58

$120.00

$359.58

1

$367.84

$220.00

$587.84

2-5

$367.84

$220.00

$587.84

6-10

$343.64

$180.00

$523.64

25a Surface applied black symbol (600mm Ø)

1

$306.56

$150.00

$456.56

25b Surface applied black symbol (600mm Ø)

2-5

$306.56

$150.00

$456.56

25c

6-10

$282.36

$150.00

$402.36

1

$414.43

$220.00

$634.43

2-5

$414.43

$220.00

$634.43

6-10

$390.23

$180.00

$570.23

1 2-5 6-10

$270.57 $62.24 $45.57

$22.00 $22.00 $20.00

$292.57 $84.24 $65.57

Surface applied black symbol (800mm Ø)

Surface applied black symbol with white infill pieces (800mm Ø) Surface applied black symbol with white 18b infill pieces (800mm Ø) Surface applied black symbol with white 18c infill pieces (800mm Ø) 18a

19a Imprinted white symbol (600mm Ø) 19b Imprinted white symbol (600mm Ø) 19c Imprinted white symbol (600mm Ø) Imprinted white symbol with black infill pieces (600mm Ø) Imprinted white symbol with black infill 20b pieces (600mm Ø) Imprinted white symbol with black infill 20c pieces (600mm Ø) 20a

21a Imprinted black symbol (600mm Ø) 21b Imprinted black symbol (600mm Ø) 21c Imprinted black symbol (600mm Ø) Imprinted black symbol with white infill pieces (600mm Ø) Imprinted black symbol with white infill 22b pieces (600mm Ø) Imprinted black symbol with white infill 22c pieces (600mm Ø) 22a

Surface applied white symbol (600mm Ø)

Surface applied white symbol with black infill pieces (600mm Ø) Surface applied white symbol with black 24b infill pieces (600mm Ø) Surface applied white symbol with black 24c infill pieces (600mm Ø) 24a

Surface applied black symbol (600mm Ø)

Surface applied black symbol with white infill pieces (600mm Ø) Surface applied black symbol with white 26b infill pieces (600mm Ø) Surface applied black symbol with white 26c infill pieces (600mm Ø) 26a

27a Imprinted white line (0.1m width) 27b Imprinted white line (0.1m width) 27c Imprinted white line (0.1m width)

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SCHEDULE 36 28a Imprinted black line (0.1m width) 28b Imprinted black line (0.1m width) 28c Imprinted black line (0.1m width)

1 2-5 6-10

$298.51 $64.30 $46.88

$22.00 $22.00 $20.00

$320.51 $86.30 $66.88

33a Imprinted white arrow 33b Imprinted white arrow 33c Imprinted white arrow

1 2-5 6-10

$291.61 $291.61 $165.73

$22.00 $22.00 $18.00

$313.61 $313.61 $183.73

34a Imprinted black arrow 34b Imprinted black arrow 34c Imprinted black arrow

1 2-5 6-10

$293.18 $293.18 $167.30

$22.00 $22.00 $18.00

$315.18 $315.18 $185.30

35a Surface applied white arrow 35b Surface applied white arrow 35c Surface applied white arrow

1 2-5 6-10

$15.73 $15.73 $14.50

$12.00 $12.00 $11.00

$27.73 $27.73 $25.50

36a Surface applied black arrow 36b Surface applied black arrow 36c Surface applied black arrow

1 2-5 6-10

$17.30 $17.30 $15.95

$12.00 $12.00 $11.00

$29.30 $29.30 $26.95

37a Imprinted white letter 37b Imprinted white letter 37c Imprinted white letter

1 2-5 6-10

$285.56 $285.56 $159.68

$22.00 $22.00 $18.00

$307.56 $307.56 $177.68

38a Imprinted black letter 38b Imprinted black letter 38c Imprinted black letter

1 2-5 6-10

$286.53 $286.53 $159.70

$22.00 $22.00 $18.00

$308.53 $308.53 $177.70

39a Surface applied white letter 39b Surface applied white letter 39c Surface applied white letter

1 2-5 6-10

$9.68 $9.68 $8.50

$12.00 $12.00 $10.00

$21.68 $21.68 $18.50

40a Surface applied black letter 40b Surface applied black letter 40c Surface applied black letter

1 2-5 6-10

$10.65 $10.65 $9.70

$12.00 $12.00 $10.00

$22.65 $22.65 $19.70

SURFACE COATING PRODUCT 41a Surface applied, solid white 41b Surface applied, solid white 41c Surface applied, solid white

1 2-5 6-10

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

$420.00 $350.00 $150.00

42a Surface applied, solid black 42b Surface applied, solid black 42c Surface applied, solid black

1 2-5 6-10

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

$440.00 $370.00 $170.00

1

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$420.00

2-5

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$350.00

6-10

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$150.00

10-100

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$82.00

100-500

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$31.00

1000-2000

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$29.00

1

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$780.00

2-5

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$520.00

6-10

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$180.00

10-100

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$95.00

100-500

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$36.00

1000-2000

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$32.00

43a 43b 43c 43d 43e 43f 43g 43h 43i 43j 43k 43l

Surface applied, single solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, single solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, single solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, single solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, single solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, single solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, multiple solid colours (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, multiple solid colours (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, multiple solid colours (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, multiple solid colours (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, multiple solid colours (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied, multiple solid colours (blue, green, yellow etc)

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SCHEDULE 36 44a Surface applied white line (0.1m width) 44b Surface applied white line (0.1m width) 44c Surface applied white line (0.1m width)

1 2-5 6-10

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

$420.00 $350.00 $150.00

45a Surface applied black line (0.1m width) 45b Surface applied black line (0.1m width) 45c Surface applied black line (0.1m width)

1 2-5 6-10

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

$440.00 $370.00 $170.00

46a Surface applied white strip (0.3m width) 46b Surface applied white strip (0.3m width) 46c Surface applied white strip (0.3m width)

1 2-5 6-10

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY S&I ONLY S&I ONLY

$420.00 $350.00 $150.00

47a Surface applied black strip (0.3m width)

1

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$440.00

47b Surface applied black strip (0.3m width)

2-5

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$370.00

47c

6-10

S&I ONLY

S&I ONLY

$170.00

Surface applied black strip (0.3m width)

WORKZONE PTY LTD: Item Name

Amount

8a 8b 8c

Surface applied - solid white Surface applied - solid white Surface applied - solid white

1 2-5 6-10

$56.48 $56.48 $48.00

$24.00 $24.00 $19.00

$80.48 $80.48 $67.00

9a 9b 9c

Surface applied - solid black Surface applied - solid black Surface applied - solid black

1 2-5 6-10

$84.70 $84.70 $71.00

$24.00 $24.00 $19.00

$108.70 $108.70 $90.00

1

$84.70

$29.00

$113.70

2-5

$84.70

$29.00

$113.70

6-10

$71.00

$24.00

$95.00

29a Surface applied white line (0.1m width) 29b Surface applied white line (0.1m width) 29c Surface applied white line (0.1m width)

1 2-5 6-10

$6.90 $6.90 $5.80

$15.00 $15.00 $11.00

$21.90 $21.90 $16.80

30a Surface applied black line (0.1m width) 30b Surface applied black line (0.1m width) 30c Surface applied black line (0.1m width)

1 2-5 6-10

$10.30 $10.30 $8.70

$15.00 $15.00 $11.00

$25.30 $25.30 $19.70

1

$16.00

$24.00

$40.00

2-5

$16.00

$24.00

$40.00

6-10

$13.50

$19.00

$32.50

1

$32.00

$24.00

$56.00

2-5

$32.00

$24.00

$56.00

6-10

$26.70

$19.00

$45.70

Surface applied - solid colour (blue, green, yellow etc) Surface applied - solid colour (blue, green, 10b yellow etc) Surface applied - solid colour (blue, green, 10c yellow etc) 10a

Surface applied white rumble strip (0.3m width) Surface applied white rumble strip (0.3m 31b width) Surface applied white rumble strip (0.3m 31c width) 31a

Surface applied black rumble strip (0.3m width) Surface applied black rumble strip (0.3m 32b width) Surface applied black rumble strip (0.3m 32c width) 32a

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