Liverpool City Council Annual Report 2014 15 by Liverpool City Council

ANNUAL REPORT 2014 -15

CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS Budget Priorities

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Direction 04: Proud Engaged City

The Year in Review

How every $100 you pay is spent

Strategic Projects

Direction 05: Natural Sustainable City

The Year in Review

Strategic Projects

Direction 06: Accessible Connected City

The Year in Review

PREFACE 15 Purpose of this Annual Report 16 Message from the Mayor

Message from the Chief Executive Officer

PART 01: OVERVIEW OF LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Council’s Vision, Mission & Values

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Strategic Projects

Direction 07: Leading Proactive City

Statement of Commitment

The Year in Review

Liverpool City

Strategic Projects

102

Liverpool Local Government Area

Elected Council

Council Meetings

PART 3: STATUTORY INFORMATION Overseas Visits by Councillors and Council Staff

105 106

Council Committees

Private Works And Financial Assistance

106

Organisational Structure

Mayoral and Councillor Fees, Expenses and Facilities

107

Awards and Recognition

Contracts Awarded by Council

108

Commitment to Ethical Conduct

Amounts incurred in relation to legal proceedings

110

Community Engagement

Community Donations and Sponsorship

116

Council’s Financial Summary

Partnerships and Corporations

119

Managing Council’s Assets

Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan

120

Senior Staff Remuneration

120

PART 02: DELIVERY PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS Future Directions

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Stormwater Management Service Charge

121

Rates and Chargers Written Off During The Year

122

Direction 01: Vibrant Prosperous City

Companion Animal Management

122

The Year in Review

Voluntary Planning Agreements

123

Strategic Projects

Public interest disclosures

123

Direction 02: Liveable Safe City

Code of Conduct

124

The Year in Review

Access to Council Information

124

Strategic Projects

Environment Levy Works

125

Direction 03: Healthy Inclusive City

Work Health and Safety (WHS)

128

The Year in Review

Special Rate Variation (SRV)

129

Strategic Projects

Program of SRV income and capital expenditure compared with projections

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HIGHLIGHTS 2014 -15

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GENERATING JOBS AND INVESTMENT

$15M $708

ENVIRONMENT

7.5% 5.2% IN JUNE 2014

IN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT

WERE PLANTED

30,807M² G RA F F IT I

UNEMPLOYMENT DECREASED FROM

MILLION

7.7% INCREASE IN

57,243

WAS DEDICATED TO BUILDING OUR NEW CITY PROJECT

TREES

WAS REMOVED

IN JUNE 2015

1517 HRS > 495 TONNES

$7.8 BILLION IN $8.4 2014-2015 BILLION IN 2010-2011

OF VOLUNTEER TIME WAS DONATED TO

WASTE & HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS WERE COLLECTED AND

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

PEOPLE

$40 MILLION CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 127 PROJECTS COMPLETED

R B AT E E L

25,000

CAPITAL WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

AUSTRALIA DAY

NEW YEAR’S EVE

ON NEW ROADS

$7 MILLION

CHIPPING NORTON LAKES

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

1,448

PEOPLE BECAME CITIZENS

3,200 PEOPLE

PEOPLE ATTENDED 10 MONTHLY NIGHT MARKETS

4.3KM PATHWAYS CONSTRUCTED

$6.4 MILLION

COMMEMORATED THE

ANZAC DAY CENTENARY

25,000

OF ROAD WAS RENEWED

COMMUNITY FACILITY UPGRADES

3,000

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COMMUNITY FACILITIES

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION

611,000

LIVERPOOL LIBRARY VISITORS

483,000 PEOPLE

VISITED

OUR LEISURE CENTRES & SWIMMING POOLS

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HOW EVERY $100 YOU PAY IS SPENT

OUR BUDGET PRIORITIES In the last 3 years, Council has:

• Increased spending on roads and footpaths by 40%.

ROADS AND FOOTPATHS

$30.6M

ROADS AND FOOTPATHS

$20.2M

$30.6M

$20.2M 2011-12

• Increased spending on the environment: including waste management, street cleaning and drainage by 56%. ENVIRONMENT

$32.4M ENVIRONMENT

$100

$18.1M $32.4M

$18.1M 2014-15

• Increased spending on RECREATION recreation culture: AND and CULTURE 2011-12 2014-15 including libraries, parks and gardens by 30%.

2011-12

2014 -15

$28

• Increased spending on COMMUNITY upgrading community BUILDINGS 2011-12 2014 -15 building upgrades 42%.

$33.2M

RECREATION AND CULTURE

$24.5M

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS

$10

$33.2M $24.5M

2011-12

2014-15

2011-12

2014-15

$24 $24

$4.4M

$6.4M

$4.4M

$6.4M

2011-12

2014 -15

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PREFACE

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PURPOSE OF THIS ANNUAL REPORT

This Annual Report documents Liverpool City Council’s performance over the 2014-15 financial year in relation to the Principal Activities detailed in Growing Liverpool 2023, the Delivery Program 2013-17 and Operational Plan 2014-15. The Annual Report is made up of three parts: PART 1 Is an overview of Liverpool City Council. PART 2 Provides details of Council’s performance against the Delivery Program 2013-17. PART 3 Includes statutory information PART 4 Contains Council’s audited financial statements. The first two parts are published in this volume. Part 3 is published separately. Hard copies of this document can be obtained by contacting Council’s Administration Centre on 1300 36 2170. This report is prepared in accordance with Section 428 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Division of Local Government Planning and Reporting Guidelines for Local Government in NSW. Liverpool City Council Annual Report 2014-15

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

By 2035, Liverpool will be the size of Canberra with a population that will double to 325,000. As one of the most exciting and fastest growing regions, our council must work even harder to provide efficient services, while also working to attract jobs and investment to accommodate rapid growth. The last year was one of the biggest in Council’s history, with council committing funds, completing projects and implementing dynamic initiatives to move Liverpool forward and cement its position as the Capital of the Great South West. In 2014-15 alone, Council fast-tracked its delivery of capital works and upgrades, doubling our investment in road works to $41m. Council also commenced construction of the state-of-the-art $38m recreation, sporting and community precinct in Carnes Hill. We’ve also begun works on the $15m Building Our New City project to revitalise the Liverpool CBD. We implemented innovative e-Planning software to fast-track the processing times of Development Applications, freeing up Council staff to focus on higher risk development. We have made great headway in attracting business and investment to the city with more than $700m in development applications being determined and several major industries announcing their move to Liverpool. We celebrated Premier Mike Baird’s announcement that a new University of Western Sydney Campus will be built in Liverpool and welcomed news that world-renowned equine and bloodstock company, Inglis will be moving from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs to Liverpool. Inglis will

As it has been just over a year since my appointment of CEO at Liverpool City Council and we have made great progress in ensuring Council is financially sustainable, now and into the future. This year, Council significantly turned around its budget. We doubled our capital expenditure from $47m in 2013-14 to a record $108m in 2014-15 while delivering a healthy net operating result, with a surplus of $4.6m. These figures show Council is in a strong and sound financial position and has the capacity to deliver much-needed community works and services.

inject $70m into our economy through a range of jobs in supporting sectors. Our vision to ensure Liverpool meets its full potential means we need to protect our city from unfavourable development. Council fought against locating the Intermodal at Moorebank and has developed a business case to have it re-located to Badgerys Creek. We led a highly successful campaign for faster train services to Liverpool and fought against the state government’s decision to permit a concrete recycling plant on the banks of the beautiful Georges River. Council will continue to advocate for Liverpool so that we benefit from infrastructure and investment that will flow from a new airport at Badgery’s Creek. I assure you that we will continue to champion any cause that’s in the best interests of Liverpool residents.

We prepared an extensive submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on Fit for the Future which argues that we are financially sustainable and have the scale and capacity to standalone as we prepare for the future of Liverpool as a Regional City. In 2014-15, Council received 190,000 calls, 81,000 transactions and 70,000 visits to its customer service centre, this places extreme pressure on Council’s customer services staff and back-office functions. In order to re-invigorate Council’s customer services unit and place servicing our community at the forefront of Council, the Liverpool Services Alliance was established.

Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to our professional and committed staff, my fellow Councillors and to our many partners for delivering these fantastic projects and initiatives. I urge you to read this report and get in touch with me to discuss how Council can continue to deliver on your needs for our vibrant city.

As part of the Alliance, we have now opened a new modern Customer Service Centre, The Centre will provide our staff with a spacious new workplace which is equipped with the latest technology to handle voice, mail, chat and social media tools that are state-of-the-art and used by leading multi-national organisations. Our approach is cutting edge in NSW and will revitalise the way that we deliver customer service to our community. Council introduced e-Planning technology to modernise the way in which it processes and determines development applications. Since implementation of the

NED MANNOUN Mayor of Liverpool

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software, Council has been able to reduce turnaround times for complying development applications from 63 business days in 2013-14 to 21 business days for AssessSMART applications and four business days for FastTrack applications. This is a 97% reduction compared to last year’s processing times. Council has been recognised across the industry for the progress it has made and the projects it has been delivering. Council has won several awards this year, including the sought after Local Government NSW Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Award for the Community Recycling Centre and was Highly Commended for the Building Our New City project. Council also won the Excellence in Community Services Award for our industry leading children’s services and received the 2015 Zest Award for Exceptional Community partnership in a local Government Area for the Miller Community Centre Partnership. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and I commend them on their achievements. I would like to thank all of our staff for their contribution to our success this year. I look forward to their ongoing support on our path of continuous improvement to provide better services to our community.

CARL WULFF

Chief Executive Officer

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PART 1.0 OVERVIEW OF LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

COUNCIL’S VISION, MISSION & VALUES VISION FOR LIVERPOOL Liverpool, the vibrant regional city of opportunity, prosperity and diversity

3. Decide on resources required for sustainable growth and community expectations for the future of Liverpool. 4. Protect the City’s reputation and align it with the perceptions of its residents.

We celebrate the survival of Aboriginal people and we acknowledge their right to live according to their own beliefs and culture. We acknowledge that Aboriginal culture continues to strengthen and enrich our community.

COUNCIL’S VALUES At Liverpool City Council we: •

COUNCIL’S MISSION 1. Guide the City into the next century. 2. Provide purposeful and visionary leadership whilst being consultative, responsive and accessible.

Liverpool City Council acknowledges the original inhabitants of the Liverpool Local Government Area, the Dharug, Gandangara and Tharawal Aboriginal people.

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We commit ourselves to preserve past, present and future identified Aboriginal sites and cultural landscapes, and to recognise and accept the significance of the Georges River as a meeting place for the Dharug, Gandangara and Tharawal Aboriginal people.

Value staff by working to enable the recognition of staff performance, encouraging and supporting career development and providing continuous learning. We also recruit competent staff willing to adhere to our values while proactively retaining good staff. Work together by contributing towards team goals as identified in work plans and, assisting other team members through cooperative work ethics. We also actively help other units and staff across the organisation.

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Respect people by encouraging an honest, courteous, ethical, fair and equitable workplace. Valuing cultural diversity issues and understanding the views of other people is also an important component.

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Communicate effectively by providing open, accessible and honest communication with all stakeholders. We also ensure all stakeholders have necessary information at their disposal.

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Show leadership at all levels by being proactive in our approach in providing excellent levels of internal and external customer service, leading by example and showing initiative and innovation.

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We accept Aboriginal history as an integral part of Australian history. We acknowledge the contribution of Aboriginal service men and women in the defence of our country. Liverpool City Council supports and encourages Aboriginal and nonAboriginal people working together towards reconciliation. We recognise the diversity of many cultures who share the values of tolerance and respect for one another, and their rights together with all Australians to live according to their own beliefs and culture. Liverpool City Council adopts the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation’s Vision Statement:

A united Australia which respects this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage; and provides justice and equity for all.

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Liverpool is also home to several iconic facilities including the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Whitlam Leisure Centre, historic Collingwood House, Liverpool Regional Museum and Chipping Norton Lakes.

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The area has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades with the largest hospital in Australia, high-end retail facilities, schools and tertiary education facilities (including TAFE and a teaching hospital). Growth in the

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Liverpool is geographically positioned as the gateway to Sydney, being at the crossroads for travel to Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide. Council’s aim is to improve the quality of life for people who live, work or visit the Liverpool area by developing a vibrant business climate where high quality jobs, education and training opportunities are located close to home.

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The State Government has identified Liverpool City as the regional city for South-Western Sydney. Council is actively facilitating the ongoing development of Liverpool as a regional city through various initiatives including a strategic economic development strategy, Building our New City project, Safer Suburbs project, and the development of policies and plans which support culture, the arts and tourism.

health and education precinct provides an excellent opportunity for future cluster growth and investment attraction. Liverpool incorporates a significant part of the South West Growth Centre and will be subject to significant urban development. It is projected that the population of Liverpool will reach more than 295,000 by 2031.

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The Liverpool City Council area is one of the largest local government areas in metropolitan Sydney, covering 305 square kilometres and 44 suburbs, Liverpool’s estimated population in 2014-15 was more than 200,000 people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

LIVERPOOL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Sporting Oval

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ELECTED COUNCIL

COUNCILLOR PETER HARLE Represented Council on:

• Audit and Risk Committee • Budget and Finance Committee • Building our New City Committee • Civic Advisory Committee

Council has 11 elected members of Council comprising a Mayor that is elected by popular vote and 10 councillors. The local government area has two wards – north and south with five councillors representing each ward. Councillors represent the community at Council Meetings and as Council delegates on internal and external committees and boards.

• E conomic Development and Events • Liverpool Youth Council Committee • Master Plan Steering Committee • Environmental Advisory Committee • No Intermodal Committee • Floodplain Management Committee

• P lanning and Development Committee

COUNCILLOR ALI KARNIB Represented Council on:

• Badgerys Creek Taskforce • Budget and Finance Committee

• E conomic Development and Events Committee

• Building our New City Committee

• Multicultural Advisory Committee

• P lanning and Development Committee

• Civic Advisory Committee

COUNCILLOR SABRINA MAMONE

MAYOR NED MANNOUN

Represented Council on:

• Badgerys Creek Taskforce • Budget and Finance Committee • C ity Centre Revitalisation Committee (which became Building our New City Committee on 2 April 2015) • Civic Advisory Committee • Committee for Liverpool

• Badgerys Creek Taskforce

• Civic Advisory Committee • E conomic Development and Events Committee

• E conomic Development Committee and Events

• Master Plan Steering Committee

• Budget and Finance Committee

• Multicultural Advisory Committee

• Environmental Advisory Committee

• No Intermodal Committee

• Floodplain Management Committee • Heritage Advisory Committee

• P lanning and Development Committee

• C ity Centre Revitalisation Committee (which then became the Building our New City Committee)

• Liverpool Access Committee

• Street Naming Committee

• Liverpool Sports Committee

• W arwick Farm Racing Precinct Steering Committee

• Liverpool Youth Council

• Badgerys Creek Taskforce

• Civic Advisory Committee

• Budget and Finance Committee

• E conomic Development and Events Committee

• C ity Centre Revitalisation Committee (which became Building our New City Committee

• Liverpool Sports Committee • Master Plan Steering Committee

• Liverpool Youth Council

Represented Council on:

on 2 April 2015)

• Environmental Advisory Committee

COUNCILLOR PETER RISTEVSKI

COUNCILLOR GUS BALLOT • Audit and Risk Committee

• P lanning and Development Committee

• Multicultural Advisory Committee • P lanning and Development Committee

• Aboriginal Consultative Committee

• Civic Advisory Committee

• Multicultural Advisory Committee

• Audit and Risk Committee • Badgerys Creek Taskforce

• E conomic Development and Events Committee

• P lanning and Development Committee

• Budget and Finance Committee

• Liverpool Sports Committee

• Street Naming Committee

• Building our New City Committee

• Master Plan Steering Committee

• W arwick Farm Racing Precinct Steering Committee

COUNCILLOR GEOFF SHELTON

• Street Naming Committee

Represented Council on:

• W arwick Farm Racing Precinct Steering Committee

• Aboriginal Consultative Committee • Budget and Finance Committee • Building our New City Committee • Civic Advisory Committee

COUNCILLOR TONY HADCHITI

• E conomic Development and Events Committee • P lanning and Development Committee

Represented Council on:

• Aboriginal Consultative Committee

• Liverpool Youth Council

• Badgerys Creek Taskforce

• Master Plan Steering Committee

• Civic Advisory Committee

• Multicultural Advisory Committee

• Committee for Liverpool

• No Intermodal Committee

• P lanning and Development Committee

COUNCILLOR WENDY WALLER

• W arwick Farm Racing Precinct Steering Committee

• Aboriginal Consultative Committee

• Civic Advisory Committee

• Badgerys Creek Taskforce

• Liverpool Access Committee

• C asula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board

• Liverpool Youth Council

Represented Council on:

• P lanning and Development Committee

COUNCILLOR MAZHAR HADID Represented Council on:

• Audit and Risk Committee • Badgerys Creek Taskforce • Budget and Finance Committee • C asula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board

• C ity Centre Revitalisation Committee (which became Building our New City Committee on 2 April 2015)

COUNCILLOR ANNE STANLEY

• Liverpool Sports Committee

Represented Council on:

• Master Plan Steering Committee

• Civic Advisory Committee

• O rder of Liverpool Committee (which is now part of the Civic Advisory Committee)

• E conomic Development and Events Committee

• P lanning and Development Committee

• Civic Advisory Committee • Planning and Development Committee

• Heritage Advisory Committee

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Council meets monthly. Dates are set by a resolution of Council and advertised in the local newspapers and on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Council meetings are open to all members of the public. Under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, some sections of a meeting may be closed to discuss matters such as legal proceedings and commercial in confidence issues, however the resolutions from these items are always made public.

Council has established a number of committees that provide advice to Council on a range of community matters. Most of the committees are made up of community representatives and at least one Councillor. They meet on a regular basis and are governed by a charter which is endorsed by Council. The following committees were held during the year:

All Council Meeting agendas, reports and minutes are published on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

Eleven ordinary Council Meetings and two Extraordinary Council Meetings were held during the year.

Aboriginal Consultative Committee Audit and Risk Committee Badgerys Creek Taskforce

COUNCILLOR

COUNCIL MEETINGS ATTENDED

EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETINGS ATTENDED

Mayor Ned Mannoun

Councillor Gus Balloot

Councillor Tony Hadchiti

Councillor Mazhar Hadid

Councillor Peter Harle

Councillor Ali Karnib

Budget and Finance Committee Building our New City Committee Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board Civic Advisory Committee Committee for Liverpool Economic Development and Events Committee Environment Advisory Committee Heritage Advisory Committee Liverpool Access Committee Liverpool Sports Committee Liverpool Youth Council

Councillor Sabrina Mamone

Councillor Peter Ristevski

Councillor Geoff Shelton

Councillor Anne Stanley

Councillor Wendy Waller

Master Planning Steering Committee Multicultural Advisory Committee No Intermodal Committee

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Planning and Development Committee Street Naming Committee Warwick Farm Racing Precinct Steering Committee

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the General Manager of Council. The CEO leads the implementation of Council’s strategic objectives and ensures that Council’s decisions are actioned. The CEO’s responsibilities include the effective and efficient operation of Council, employment of Council staff and management of resources.

Council's workforce continues to grow, with 815 staff members directly employed by council.

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The Chief Financial Officer and Directors provide strategic leadership and guidance. They also provide professional, positive staff and workplace leadership by creating and maintaining an environment where staff are valued, challenged and inspired to achieve strategic objectives. Council’s organisational structure is shown below.

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RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS

MAYOR & COUNCILLORS

BUSINESS

WORKERS AND STUDENTS GOVERNMENTS

OUR DIRECTIONS

OUR PRINCIPLES

PARTNERS AND NEIGHBOURS

COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Direction 1:

Vibrant Prosperous City STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND RESEARCH

DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

DIRECTOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

DIRECTOR PLANNING & GROWTH

DIRECTOR COMMUNITY & CULTURE

DIRECTOR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Manager Development Engineering

Manager Library Museum Services

Liverpool Services Alliance

Manager Governance & Legal Services

Manager Technical Support

Manager Development Assessment

Manager Community Development Planning

Manager Corporate Strategy & Performance

Manager People & Organisational Development

Manager Special Projects

Manager Community Standards

Events Manager

Manager Infrastructure Delivery

Manager Economic Development

Manager Strategic Planning

DIRECTOR CITY PRESENTATION

Direction 2:

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

DIRECTOR PROPERTY & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

PARTNERSHIP

Manager Property Management

INNOVATION

Manager Financial Services Manager Information Technology

EQUITY

Manager Council & Exceutive Services

Liveable Safe City

COMMUNITY

VISION Liverpool, the vibrant regional city of opportunity, prosperity and diversity.

Direction 3:

Healthy Inclusive City Direction 4:

Proud Engaged City Direction 5:

Natural Sustainable City Direction 6:

Accessible Connected City SUSTAINABILITY

Direction 7:

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL CONDUCT Council’s commitment to ethical conduct is demonstrated by its adoption and review of the following governance policies during 2014-15:

• Agency Information Guide • Audit and Risk Committee Charter • Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy • Code of Conduct • Code of Conduct Procedures • Code of Meeting Practice • Councillor Briefings: Guidelines • Enterprise Risk Management Policy • Enterprise Risk Management Strategy • Ethical Governance: Conflicts of Interest Policy • Ethical Governance: Internal Investigations Policy PROGRAM

AWARD WON

2015 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards

Winner -Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability for the Liverpool Community Recycling Centre

2015 Local Government Excellence Awards

Highly Commended - Local and Economic Contribution for the Building Our New City initiative.

2015 University of New South Wales Centre for Primary Health Care

Organisation Award - 2168 Project and Miller STAR

2015 ZEST Awards

Winner - Exceptional Community Partnership in an LGA for Miller Community Centre Partnership

2014 Local Government Excellence Awards

Winner - Excellence in Community Services for Liverpool Children’s Services

2014 Local Government Environment Awards

Highly Commended under Division C- Category Resource Recovery for the Liverpool Community Recycling Centre

2014 Local Government Excellence Awards

Finalist – Special Projects for the Badgerys Creek Airport Consultation

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• Ethical Governance: Internal Reporting (Public Interest Disclosures) Policy • Ethical Governance: Secondary Employment Policy • Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy • Legal Services Policy • Mayor's Policy-Making Functions Between Council Meetings Policy • Policy and Procedure Guide • Privacy Management Plan • Procurement Manual and Procedures • Procurement Policy

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COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL SUMMARY Council’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 continues to demonstrate a sound and stable position.

SNAPSHOT

• $247.3m income from continuing operations

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• $ 107.7m capital expenditure (including $45.9m dedication of road reserves) • Rates and charges comprised $108.4m (43 %) of the total income from continuing operations

Council has a number of strategies in place to engage with the community and ensure that the community is aware and involved in Council’s operations. In 2014-15 these included:

• $9.4m Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) received during the year

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Conducting 25 campaigns on Liverpool Listens, Council’s online community engagement website and hub.

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Holding six Mayoral Mobile Offices across Liverpool

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Placing draft plans, strategies and policies on public exhibition

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Ensuring information on the website is relevant and up to date

• N et operating result excluding capital receipts is a surplus of $4.6m

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istributing five issues of the Liverpool Life newsletter to every D household in Liverpool

• Cash reserves increased by $1.3m

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Facilitating Council committees

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Facilitating Customer Service Focus Groups and Developer forums

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Hosting rural and urban monthly Community Forums

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Using social media forums such as Facebook and Twitter

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• Operating surplus (after capital receipts) $78.9m

• Infrastructure backlog reduced from $62.9m to $59.9m

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INCOME STATEMENT

SOURCING REVENUE

The income statement shows how much Council earned or lost during the 2014-15 financial year and is broken down into three components as follows:

Council had revenue of $247.3 million during 2014-15. The largest contributions to revenue were provided by general rates and capital grants and contributions.

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Operating result from continuing operations showing a surplus of $78.9 million

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Operating result before grants and contributions provided for capital purposes showing a surplus of $4.62 million

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Other comprehensive income showing a gain of $332.1 million broken down into an increase in asset revaluation reserves by $136 million and an increase of $196.1 million to retained earnings attributable mainly to the revision of accumulated depreciation on infrastructure

WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM ($,000 AND %)

OPERATING RESULT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Net Gain on Sale of Assets

Net Share Interest in Joint Ventures,

5,048

398

2.0%

0.2%

Capital Grants & Contributions 74.263 General Rates

30%

81,099 32.8%

The operating result from continuing operations is calculated using the following formula: Total revenue – total expenses = net result. The operating surplus in 2014-15 was $78.9 million. A positive net result does not necessarily mean there is a surplus of funds that can be used for Council operations or future capital expenditure. Some of the net result is made up of items representing funds which have been set aside for a specific purpose and “non-cash” revenue. For example, during 2014-15 these included: •

•

Non–cash revenue of $45.9 million for road reserves dedicated by developers to Council at Moorebank, Carnes Hill, and Middleton Grange. The value of these assets is included as revenue (these are non-cash revenues, i.e. they do not represent funds available for Council operations or future capital expenditure)

•

Operating Grants & Contributions

$23.1 million in cash contributed by developers to fund future infrastructure associated with new development (Council is restricted as to how it may use these funds).

Other Rates & Charges

23,954 9.7%

27,275 Other revenues 14,462 5.9%

$1.2 million “in kind” contributions from developers (value of works completed at the developer’s expense in lieu of Section 94 cash contributions)

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User Charges & Fees 14,073 5.7%

Interest on Investment

11%

6,768 2.7%

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BALANCE SHEET

The primary components of the $168.4 million in expenditure are employee costs, depreciation and materials and contracts. Total gross expenditure increased by approximately by 11.2% driven mainly from increases in employee cost (7.8%) materials and contracts 13.4% and other expenses (7.7%). Depreciation expenses decreased by 5.8% as a result of the re-assessment of the useful lives of infrastructure assets.

The balance sheet shows assets (what is owned) and liabilities (what is owed) and net worth. ASSETS As at 30 June 2015, Council held assets worth $2.3 billion. The major components of its assets include:

WHERE THE MONEY WAS SPENT ($,000 AND %)

•

Other expenses 19,618

property, plant and equipment (land, buildings, roads, stormwater drainage, motor vehicles/ trucks and other plant items)

•

capital works in progress

•

investment properties

•

cash and Investments

REVALUATION OF ASSETS Council is required by the Office of Local Government to revalue its assets at “Fair Value” every five years and on a cyclical basis for each major asset class in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standard AASB116. In 2014-15 Council re-valued infrastructure assets including road networks, bridges and drainage assets. Council engaged the services of an external firm specialised in this field, Assetic Pty Ltd, to conduct the re-valuation, this resulted in a re-valuation gain of $136 million.

11.7%

Employee Costs 59,208 35.2% Depreciation & Amortisation 32,579

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE In 2014-15, $107.7 million was recognised as capital expenditure mostly spent on infrastructure assets ($30.2 million on asset renewal and $77.5 million on new assets including $45.9 million non-cash road reserves dedicated to Council from developers in new land release areas).

19.3%

2014-15 ($000)

2013-14 ($000)

External Restrictions

89,307

97,817

Internal Restrictions

28,284

41,290

Unrestricted Funds (General Reserve)

32,473

11,124

The $8.5 million decrease in external restrictions is mainly due a reduction of $3.6 million in Developers Contribution funds (S94 Reserves); a $3.4 million reduction in the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme Fund (LIRS) and $1.9 million reduction in unexpended specific purpose grants. The $13 million decrease in internal restrictions is mainly due to the consolidation and streamlining various reserves from 24 reserves to five reserves. The $21.4 million increase in unrestricted funds is mainly attributed to $13 million which was previously restricted in internal reserves that became available for unrestricted funds and $8.4 million in additional funds from Council’s operating result. CASH RESERVES 2009-2014 100 80 $ 000s

IDENTIFYING EXPENSES

60 40 20

REVIEWING LIABILITIES Council’s liabilities include debt, amounts owed to suppliers and amounts owed to employees for leave entitlements. The total liabilities of $72.2 million represent a decrease of 4% from the previous year. The decrease is mainly due to a decrease in outstanding loans by $7.3 million.

Borrowing Costs 2,259 1.3%

CASH RESERVES Council’s cash holdings remained unchanged with a total cash and investment asset of $151.5 million as at 30 June 2015. The comparative breakdown for each category of cash restrictions are shown in the table to the right.

Materials & Contracts 54,792 32.5%

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2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

External

2015 Internal

CONCLUSION Council is continuing to work to ensure it is in a strong financial position. In accordance with the requirements of the Office of Local Government, Council developed a Resourcing Strategy consisting of a 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, a 10-year Asset Management Plan and a 4-year Workforce Plan. The 10-year Long Term Financial Plan is updated annually as part of the development of the Operational Plan and reviewed in detail as part of the four yearly review of the Community Strategic Plan. These plans will assist Council to inform all stakeholders of what is required to ensure a financially sustainable Regional City now and into the future.

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MANAGING COUNCIL’S ASSETS INTRODUCTION Council is responsible for the management, care and control of a wide range of infrastructure assets, representing a significant public investment and utility. These include public roads and other transport related facilities, floodplain and drainage networks, parks, reserves and recreational facilities, property and buildings, with a combined replacement cost more than $2.0 billion. The asset categories and value of assets managed by Council is shown in the figure below. Council’s assets are used to provide a range of services, which aim to deliver social, environmental and economic outcomes for the community of Liverpool. The level of service delivered by these assets is largely determined by the manner in which they are maintained and managed.

56.5%

System (AMS) for its entire portfolio of infrastructure assets to enable a systematic approach to the planning, programing and implementing the wide range of activities associated with the effective management of Council’s infrastructure assets. The AMS includes systems and processes for data collection, storage and analysis to support decision-making about the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, upgrading and reconstruction of infrastructure assets. The AMS will progressively allow Council to monitor the effectiveness of its adopted asset management strategies and adjust them accordingly. Revaluation of Council’s Transport and Drainage Assets was undertaken by using the AMS in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards.

Council continued to implement its adopted road pavement management strategies to progressively upgrade assets that are in poor condition while placing a significant focus on preventing assets that are in average or good condition from falling into the poor category. These preventative maintenance strategies aim to preserve or restore a road at an earlier time in its life, before it falls into condition of disrepair.

Parks $166m

ASSET RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT During the year, Council continued its capital works program to renew and replace infrastructure assets to maintain satisfactory condition and performance based on Council’s Asset Management Policy and Strategies. Works were funded from the following income sources, which enabled a large number of projects and programs to be completed:

8.1%

•

Special Rate Variation

•

Stormwater Management Service Charge

Drainage $437m

•

rants from Commonwealth and State governments G for a range of infrastructure projects

21.4%

•

ouncil’s own funding sources including section 94 C developer contributions.

CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS 2015

Roads $1,152m

ROAD AND TRANSPORT ASSETS Council is responsible for the care, control and management of more than 875 kilometres of formed roads. Approximately seven kilometres of this network is unsealed and 36 kilometres has regional road status. The combined value of Council’s road and transport asset is more than $1,153 million. During 2014-15 an additional seventeen kilometres of new roads were added to the network as a result of new subdivision, mostly in the Middleton Grange and Edmondson Park urban release areas.

Buildings $285m

ROAD PAVEMENT AND ASSETS SURVEY A condition survey of Council’s road pavement assets was completed in 2013 as a part of its periodic condition survey program. The survey included a comprehensive condition assessment and rating of Council’s road network. The digital imagery of its entire road network was also prepared during the survey. The following graph illustrates the historical performance trend of Council’s road network condition (expressed as Pavement Condition Index, PCI) from 1995 to 2015. As can be seen from the condition graph, the network condition has gradually improved since 2010 resulting in a substantial reduction in the backlog cost. This is because Council has implemented its asset management plan and increased its budget for pavement maintenance and renewal. Council has significantly increased its renewal funding while preparing its long term expenditure plan. It is expected that the condition index will continue to improve. Council has also experienced substantial road network growth in recent years.

14.0%

ROAD NETWORK CONDITION (1995 TO 2015)

DRAINAGE ASSETS Council’s drainage assets include more than 566 kilometres of piped drainage systems and associated pits, gross pollutant traps, flood retention basins, formed channels and waterways with a combined value of more than $437 million. The drainage network is projected to grow at a rate commensurate with the growth in the road network. Council continued its program to comprehensively inspect its piped drainage network to assess its structural condition and hydraulic performance. These inspections, which use a closed circuit television system, are ongoing and their purpose is to provide Council with accurate condition data and digital imagery of its pipe network. This has enabled Council to proactively develop maintenance and renewal strategies and programs that are responsive and cost effective. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES Council manages a portfolio of more than 500 open space reserves, consisting of regional, district and local open space made up of active and passive reserves and natural bushland. The portfolio includes 116 recreational and sporting facilities including netball courts, tennis courts, cricket nets, skate ramps and aquatic centres. These assets cover more than 1,400 hectares of land and have a combined replacement cost of more than $166 million. The overall condition of this category of assets is considered good. BUILDINGS Council has care and control of 210 building assets covering its commercial, operational, community, recreational, cultural and heritage services, with a combined current replacement cost of more than $285 million. The building age and types are varied, with many built in the late 1950’s and 1960’s and several specialised structures such as parking stations, large aquatic centres and heritage buildings. Council continued its programed inspection of building assets to enable development of optimised maintenance and renewal programs and asset management plans.

10 Average PCI

ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANNING Council is continuing to progress its asset management planning to facilitate the consistent application of current best practice asset management across all categories of infrastructure assets. Council has adopted a suite of strategic asset management plans and strategies a policy to ensure that Council’s assets continue to provide the required levels of service over time and in a cost effective manner.

8 6 4 2 0 1994

Council is implementing a corporate Asset Management

2002

2010

2016

Year

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CONDITION OF ASSETS Over the years, Council has been utilising its comprehensive database of asset information to facilitate necessary planning and valuation of its assets to a high level of accuracy. Council’s ongoing asset surveys continue to provide valuable data to objectively determine asset condition and performance. This has enabled Council to proactively develop maintenance and renewal strategies and programs that are responsive and cost effective.

INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT CARD The table below shows the overall asset management situation for each category of Council assets. All Council assets categories are classified as “In Control” indicating that its asset management is effective.

The condition and performance information for some of Council’s key assets are summarised below: The condition of playground equipment has significantly improved based on the latest condition assessment information and mainly as a result of significant renewal program undertaken since the last condition assessment in 2013-14. The latest condition assessment undertaken during 2014-15 shows that 56% of the asset portfolio is in either excellent or good condition compared to 42%.

CONDITION OF INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESTS 100

PROGRAM

REPLACEMENT COST

COST TO SATISFACTORY

Roads Assets

$996,547,000

$34,855,691

Bridges

$49,981,000

$939,643

Footpaths

$104,947,000

$1,280,353

Stormwater Drainage

$437,878,000

$12,009,150

Buildings

$284,928,000

$8,169,467

Parks

$164,186,000

$2,011,338

Foreshore Assets

$1,395,000

Total

$2,039,862,000

$59,265,642

In control

Monitor

ASSET RATING

% in each condition state

80 Action required

0 Roads

Bridges

Footpaths

Buildings

Playgrounds

Drainage

GPT

Asset Category Condition State Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

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The following table provides average condition of Council’s assets and costs to upgrade and maintain these assets to ensure they continue to provide satisfactory standards of service over the long term.

ASSET DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

ROAD AND TRANSPORT

CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST (NOTE 1)

AVERAGE CONDITION AS AT JUNE 2015 (NOTE 2)

$1,151,475,000

ESTIMATED COST TO BRING TO SATISFACTORY STANDARD (NOTE 3)

ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF MAINTAINING ASSET AT THAT STANDARD (NOTE 4)

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE 2014-15 (NOTE 5)

$37,075,000

$9,378,000

$9,441,000

Roads

876 KM

$712,595,000

GOOD

$32,905,000

6414000

$7,832,000

Kerb and gutter

1,318 KM

$196,811,000

GOOD

$925,000

985000

$143,000

Footpath and Cycleways

660 KM

$104,947,000

GOOD

$1,280,000

945000

$571,000

Bridges and Major Culverts (number)

109

$49,982,000

GOOD

$940,000

449000

$58,000

Road Furniture and Structures (number)

11,106

$68,180,000

GOOD

$669,000

478000

$523,000

Off-street Car Parks

108

$18,961,000

GOOD

$356,000

107000

$12,009,000

FLOODPLAIN AND DRAINAGE

$437,878,000

Piped Drainage

566 KM

$346,085,000

GOOD

Pits (number)

23,560

$49,450,000

GOOD

Headwalls and Minor Culverts (number)

1,587

$10,107,000

GOOD

Retarding Basins (number)

$22,241,000

GOOD

Wetlands (number)

$3,966,000

GOOD

Gross Pollutant Traps (number)

120

$6,029,000

GOOD

BUILDING ASSETS

210

$284,908,000

Admin Building

$44,120,000

Aquatic Centres

Bush Fire / SES

AVERAGE CONDITION AS AT JUNE 2015 (NOTE 2)

ESTIMATED COST TO BRING TO SATISFACTORY STANDARD (NOTE 3)

ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF MAINTAINING ASSET AT THAT STANDARD (NOTE 4)

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE 2014-15 (NOTE 5)

ASSET DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST (NOTE 1)

Parks Buildings / Structures

110

$34,856,000

GOOD

$1,506,000

$454,000

$175,000

Works Depot

$7,209,000

POOR

$2,338,000

$94,000

$698,000

$2,011,000

$1,908,000

$4,698,000

PARKS AND RECREATION

$165,581,000

Sporting Fields/Ovals

$35,776,000

GOOD

$412,000

$1,221,000

Sporting Facilities

116

$7,328,000

GOOD

$213,000

$85,000

$940,000

Natural Reserves

$9,354,000

GOOD

$334,000

$108,000

$329,000

Parks, Gardens and Streetscapes

510

$90,223,000

GOOD

$1,101,000

$1,038,000

$1,879,000

Skate and Boat Ramps

$1,395,000

AVERAGE

$17,000

$24,000

$314,000

Playground Equipment

165

$21,505,000

GOOD

$363,000

$248,000

$305,000

$1,038,000

$818,000

GRAND TOTAL

$59,265,000

$16,034,000

$17,670,000

$647,000

$654,000

$2,039,862,000

Notes to table 1. Current replacement cost - estimated cost to replace existing asset with modern equivalent which will deliver same service potential.

$241,000

$41,000

150000

$123,000

$8,168,000

$3,710,000

$2,713,000

AVERAGE

$574,000

$185,000

$39,196,000

GOOD

$470,000

$510,000

$159,000

$2,464,000

GOOD

$255,000

$33,000

$52,000

Childcare Centres

$11,596,000

GOOD

$151,000

$156,000

Commercial Properties

$11,118,000

GOOD

$145,000

$27,000

3. Estimated cost to bring to Satisfactory Standard - estimated cost required to bring assets within an asset group to a condition level equal to or better than “good” (satisfactory) as required by the Division of Local Government’s Planning and Reporting Manual for Local Governments in NSW – 2010 and independent assessment of Council’s Asset Management Plan by Morrison Low .

Community Centres

$51,716,000

GOOD

$2,431,000

$673,000

$496,000

Note

Heritage Buildings

$35,511,000

AVERAGE

$1,168,000

$462,000

$155,000

Libraries, Museums

$23,097,000

GOOD

$301,000

$305,000

Multi Level Car Parks

$24,025,000

AVERAGE

$313,000

$305,000

Average conditions of buildings are based on a comprehensive survey undertaken during 2014-15. Most of the amenities/toilet blocks located in parks and reserves are considered to be fit for the intended

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2. Average condition - an overall assessment of the average condition of assets within an asset category, selected from one to five condition levels comprising excellent, good, average, poor and very poor or unserviceable.

purpose with a lower maintenance requirement. Further, most of the small sheds and structures at the depot will be demolished in coming years and these structures have been excluded from any upgrade requirements. Approximately 120km of the rural road network lie predominantly within the South West Growth Centre and the ensuing residential and commercial development will ultimately see the full reconstruction, widening and upgrades to a majority of the roads. In view of this, Council will only implement its low cost strengthening and stabilisation strategies in these areas, which aim to hold these rural roads in a reasonable condition until full reconstruction can occur. The upgrade costs reflect this enhanced maintenance strategy. 4. Estimate annual cost of maintaining asset at Satisfactory Standard- estimated annual expenditure required to maintain all assets within an asset group at a Satisfactory Standard. 5. Annual maintenance expenditure - Council’s actual expenditure during the financial year for the purpose of maintaining and preserving assets.

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FUTURE DIRECTIONS The 10-year plan for Liverpool, Growing Liverpool 2023 concentrates on seven key strategic directions to move Liverpool forward. The directions are based on feedback from the community, stakeholders and incorporate local, regional, state and national priorities for Liverpool.

PART 2.0

OUR DIRECTIONS

OUR PRINCIPLES

DELIVERY PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS

Direction 1: Vibrant Prosperous City

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE PARTNERSHIP INNOVATION EQUITY SUSTAINABILITY

COMMUNITY

VISION Liverpool, the vibrant regional city of opportunity, prosperity and diversity.

Direction 2: Liveable Safe City

Direction 3: Healthy Inclusive City

Direction 4: Proud Engaged City

Direction 5: Natural Sustainable City

Direction 6: Accessible Connected City

Direction 7: Leading Proactive Council

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DIRECTION 01.

10 YEAR STRATEGIES

VIBRANT PROSPEROUS CITY

This direction is about developing and supporting a robust local economy and vibrant and dynamic public spaces that attract business, jobs and investment. 1a) Position Liverpool as the destination of choice to attract business and investment in South Western Sydney. 1b) Activate the city centre and develop vibrant places that attract people to Liverpool. 1c) Assist existing businesses to grow, innovate and become competitive. 1d) Improve the availability of a diverse range of jobs and increase workforce participation rates. PROGRESS AGAINST PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES City Marketing Economic development

10-YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS These are the goals for the city of Liverpool. Everyone has a role in achieving these goals, whether they are a government department, business or resident in Liverpool.

All 7 actions were on track/completed

Increased gross regional product (grp)

All 6 actions were completed

$8.4 billion at 30 June 2014

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

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(Source: Liverpool Economy.id.com.au, Economic Profile, 12 August 2015) Reduced unemployment rate

PROJECT NAME

STATUS

Building Our New City

On track

Badgery’s Creek Airport Task Force

On track

10,000 Additional jobs in liverpool

Liverpool Night Markets

On track

Council supported the creation of 704 additional jobs in 2014-15

5.2% as at June 2015 (Source: Small Area Labour Markets Report)

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW ATTRACTING JOBS AND INVESTMENT On 25 May 2015, the NSW Premier Mike Baird announced that the University of Western Sydney will establish a state-of-the-art Higher Education Centre in the heart of Liverpool in 2016, accommodating more than 150 students, staff and corporate partners.

CITY CENTRE EVENTS The city centre was brought to life with approximately 37,000 people attending the following events throughout the year:

Liverpool welcomed a number of new businesses during the year, including a new Aldi supermarket at Miller, bringing with it local jobs and choice for residents. The supermarket was officially opened in November by the Mayor Ned Mannoun, along with Aldi Area Manager Kimberley Kamp and Mel Hazzouri from Mintus Group.

•

Christmas in the Mall: Seasonal activities and a tree lighting ceremony during the festive season.

•

Liverpool Live at Macquarie Mall: An openair cinema, live music and kids’ activities at Macquarie Mall on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout May.

•

Starry Sari Night Starry Sari Night: held on Sunday 21 September, the night included an open-air screening of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. There were also performances by The Pioneers from The Street University, Julian Simonsz from The Voice, special guest TV Chef, Fast Ed from Better Homes and Gardens, tracks played by DJ J Rok, food stalls and children’s activities.

•

L iverpool Night Markets: Launched in May 2014, the Markets have become a great success in 2014-15 with an average attendance of 2,500 people per market. Ongoing activities include:

> Free activities for children including book readings, silent discos and face painting

> Unique performances by a range of local performing artists and groups

> Street food and produce.

Fifty businesses attended the Supply Chain Forum on 22 May 2015 at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. Hosted in partnership with NSW Trade and Investment, the event gave advice and guidance to businesses looking to optimise their business models. Council partnered with Liverpool Hospital, SWSi TAFE, Ingham Institute and Liverpool Chamber of Commerce to deliver Welcome to Liverpool, a networking opportunity for new local businesses to engage with other local organisations and learn more about the area. Council partnered with the Western Sydney Business Connection to host a Health Investment Forum attended by 275 people. The forum discussed potential supply chain linkages to the South West Sydney Area Health District. Council joined the Small Business Friendly Council Program, led by the NSW Government. Council is an inaugural member of the program aimed at growing small business in Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL’S BIRTHDAY Council celebrated Liverpool’s Birthday in Macquarie Mall, marking 203 years since it was founded by Governor Macquarie. The event included a giant birthday cake, Town Crier, entertainment, citizenship ceremony and the announcement of the Order of Liverpool Award recipients.

PROMOTING LIVERPOOL Council’s Building Our New City and Carnes Hill Recreation and Community Precinct projects received a host of positive media coverage, including articles in local and state newspapers and a story on Channel 9 news.

WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT Council developed materials to showcase the areas surronding the Badgerys Creek airport site as an innovation and logistics hub.

AUSTRALIA DAY More than 15,000 people celebrated Australia Day at Woodward Park, Liverpool. The event included bands, rides and fireworks.

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DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION APPROVALS Council has actively worked to attract growth and investment in Liverpool. Developments with a value of more than $5m which were approved by Council in 2014-15 include:

The amount of development applications determined increased by 19% to 1,476 from 1,245 and the value of DA’s lodged this year increased by 35% to $936 million from $690 million.

DESCRIPTION

$1000 $935.50 $800

Millions

$600

$689.50

$673.20

$708.00

$400

$200

0 2013-2014 Estimated Value DAs lodged

Construction of a mixed use development of 438 residential apartments, commercial and communal facilities in Liverpool.

$92.7m

Development of a Marina at Moorebank including dry and wet berth facilities, function centre, kiosks, club facilities and car park.

$44.2m

Construction of a residential flat building containing 113 residential units in Warwick Farm.

$24.9m

Construction of a 132 bed residential aged care facility in Prestons.

$21.8m

Facilities for New Brighton Golf Club including a new club house, car parking and landscaping.

$19.2m

Upgrades to an existing warehouse facility in Prestons.

$9.0m

Construction of a 5-story residential flat building including 33 units Liverpool.

$7.5m

Construction of a 7-storey mixed use development including retail space and 32 apartments in Liverpool.

$7.1m

Construction of a 9-storey residential flat building containing 36 residential units in Warwick Farm.

$6.8m

Construction of a bus depot in Len Waters Estate.

$6.2m

Subdivision of 4 lots including new roads, tree removal, drainage, stormwater basins and demolition of existing structures in Edmondson Park.

$6.0m

Construction of single storey buildings to be used as a trade training facility in Hinchinbrook.

$5.8m

Subdivision into 76 residential lots and 5 residue lots in Edmondson Park.

$5.7m

Construction of 3 industrial units in Prestons.

$5.5m

Subdivision of existing allotment, including construction of eight two storey detached dwellings, $5.4m construction of roads and drainage works in Edmondson Park

2014-2015

Upgrades to an existing building to convert into a medical clinic in the Liverpool city centre.

Value of DAs determined

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VALUE

$5.3m

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STRATEGIC PROJECTS BUILDING OUR NEW CITY PROJECT Building Our New City is Council’s multi-faceted $15m city centre revitalisation project. It is aimed at modernising and preparing the City for the doubling of its population over the next 20 years by facilitating new job creation and investment opportunities. It is an important step towards developing Liverpool as a Regional City. The project has included large scale community and stakeholder engagement with newsletters, local business and design workshops and online public surveys through Liverpool Listens. This included modelling and digital visualisations to inspire public comment and input. •

Council is progressing well with the early stages of the project, including:

•

Completing the roll-out of free Wi-Fi in the city centre in September 2014

•

Finalising plans and designs for the complete reconstruction of Macquarie Mall, with construction to begin in late 2015

•

Completing the Welcome Wall gateway in the Warwick Farm corner of the city centre

•

Working with developers to develop a vision for the banks of the Georges River

•

I nitiating monthly night markets and Liverpool Live in Macquarie Mall to activate the city centre at night

Council was highly commended in the Excellence in Local and Economic Contribution category of the Local Government Awards for the Building Our New City initiative. The project is triggering strong business investment opportunities and jobs growth for both Liverpool and South West Sydney.

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BADGERYS CREEK AIRPORT TASK FORCE Council established a task force to investigate opportunities to maximise the economic potential and minimise any adverse impacts resulting from a second airport for Sydney at Badgerys Creek. The project ensures that Council is able to represent the local community during discussions and planning with all stakeholders. Meetings of the task force were held in November, December, February, March and May. At the meeting held in May, members of the local community attended and provided their input into the plans for, and Council’s involvement in the Western Sydney Airport.

LIVERPOOL NIGHT MARKETS PROJECT Liverpool has found it difficult in the past to maintain a positive and vibrant night time economy, particularly in the city centre, with foot traffic significantly decreasing after business hours. The markets aim to reverse this trend and increase the amount of people moving around the city centre at night, enjoying local food and entertainment. At the heart of the market are local business, family entertainment, delicious food, unique designs and Liverpool’s cultural diversity. The markets were launched in May 2014, and have been a great success. There were more than 25,000 visits to the city in the first year, with an average attendance of 2,500 people per market. Key highlights in the year include:

In partnership with the NSW Business Chamber, Council released a research report by world leading expert John D Kasarda called A Western Sydney Aerotropolis, Maximising the Benefit of Badgerys Creek as part of the Chamber’s Preparing for Takeoff Conference held on 1 May 2015 at the University of Western Sydney, Parramatta.

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A penalty shoot-out organised by the Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club

•

Cooking demonstrations by ex-Masterchef contestant Amina Elshafei

•

ree activities for children including book readings, silent discos and F face painting

•

Unique performances by a range of local performing artists and groups

•

Street food, produce and products

•

Christmas carols and tree lighting

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DIRECTION 02.

10 YEAR STRATEGIES

LIVEABLE SAFE CITY

This direction is about planning for sustainable urban development, and revitalising Liverpool’s towns and public spaces to create liveable and safe neighbourhoods that connect and bring people together.

2a) Deliver an efficient planning system which embraces sustainable urban renewal and growth. 2b) Create clean and attractive public places for people to engage and connect. 2c) Improve the community’s sense of safety in Liverpool. 2d) Facilitate affordable and diverse housing options PROGRESS AGAINST PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Community Safety All 4 actions were on track/completed Community Standards

85% Of people report being satisfied or better with cleanliness of public spaces

All 13 actions were on track/completed Emergency Services

76% of people as at December 2013.

All 6 actions were on track/completed

(Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

Public & Open Space Amenity

85% Of People Feeling Safe In The Community

All 9 actions were on track/completed

62% felt safe as at December 2013

Urban Planning

(Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

All 13 actions were on track/completed

An Increase In Diverse Housing Options

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10-YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS These are the goals for the city of Liverpool. Everyone has a role in achieving these goals, whether they are a government department, business or resident in Liverpool.

(Data not yet available)

PROJECT NAME

STATUS

Safer Suburbs Project

Completed

Expanding the e-Planning Portal Project

Completed

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW SAFETY AUDITS: IMPROVING SAFETY IN LOCAL AREAS Safety audits, which identify and evaluate safety and security related issues in the local area were conducted at the following locations:

ILLEGAL DUMPING To address illegal dumping in Liverpool, Council installed 40 motion sensor stand-alone cameras at known dumping hotspots. Approximately $29,000 in fines for illegal waste dumping have been issued since installation of the cameras in June 2015. The cameras were funded through a grant from the NSW Environmental Protection Authority.

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Barry Road and Yachtsman Drive, Chipping Norton

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Northern Link and Burnside Drive, Warwick Farm

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Hart Park and the surrounding areas of Warwick Farm

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Meere Park, Lurnea

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John Edmondson VC Memorial Park, Orara Park and Cameron Park in Wattle Grove

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Scott Street, Liverpool

ADVOCATING AGAINST THE PROPOSED CONCRETE RECYCLING PLANT IN MOOREBANK On 23 May 2015, Council joined a protest organised by the Moorebank Residents Action Group against the proposed concrete recycling plant at Moorebank. More than 350 residents were encouraged to show their opposition to the development with Mayor Ned Mannoun addressing the crowd.

The audits identified a number of design recommendations to increase perceptions of safety and reduce opportunistic crime and anti-social behaviour. CCTV CAMERAS Cameras were installed at 20 hotspot locations in the Liverpool city centre. The surveillance network provides 24 hour recording of local streets, retail precincts and parks. The cameras act as a valuable deterrent against all types of anti-social behaviour. The recordings are used by local police to assist with their investigations. The total cost of delivering this project was more than $1 million. The Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department contributed $300,000 towards this. CLEAN-UP AUSTRALIA DAY Clean Up Australia Day was held on Sunday, 1 March 2015. Twenty-four community groups, 37 schools and two businesses participated in the event with approximately four tonnes of litter collected.

SPRING EXPO Approximately 2,500 people attended the Liverpool Spring Expo on 25 October 2014 in Bigge Park. Live entertainment and a petting zoo were two highlights of the day. In addition, a garden competition was held as part of the Expo with 52 entrants. More than 50 dogs and cats were micro-chipped for free on the day. MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL Council delivered three Midnight Basketball programs for the year, attracting 94 young people and 34 volunteers. Midnight basketball helps facilitate constructive late night activities for local young people. When surveyed, 100% of participants said the program should continue.

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STRATEGIC PROJECTS PUBLIC ART AND REDUCING GRAFFITI Council implemented a range of Crime Prevention through Environment Design projects. Five sites across the local government area were identified as hotspots for graffiti and anti-social behaviour. Safer by Design principles were implemented and a variety of public artworks commissioned for installation. The artworks improve the amenity and vibrancy of local suburbs. Works were installed at the following locations: •

Ashcroft Shops, Sinclair Avenue Ashcroft

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McGirr Park, Cartwright Avenue Miller

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Blamfield Oval, Maxwell Avenue Ashcroft

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Lurnea Plaza, Hill Road Lurnea

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Liverpool Library, Liverpool.

ePLANNING PROJECT Council is at the forefront of ePlanning in NSW. The rapid investment growth in Liverpool places significant pressure on Council’s ability to process and determine development applications. This calls for the streamlining of processes and the implementation of innovative methods to improve processing times. This year, Council introduced state of the art technology to modernise the way in which it processes and determines development applications. This includes the introduction of dedicated FastTrack resources and introduction of innovative ePlanning software and interactive online maps to streamline the way in which development applications are assessed.

This initiative was funded by a grant of $150,000 from the Attorney-General’s Department. A partnership with The Ted Noffs Foundation and the Street University was established to engage with young people and the community to encourage local area ownership and guardianship. Thirty-two young people participated in outreach programs aimed at professional opportunities and education about alternatives to graffiti and vandalism. The programs included participants

from Lurnea, Liverpool Boys and Miller Technology High Schools. Council’s Graffiti Removal Team completed 1,984 jobs resulting in 30,807 square metres of graffiti being removed.

This is a first for NSW with demonstrated outcomes such as a reduction in turnaround times for complying applications from 63 business days in 2013-14 to 21 business days for AssessSMART applications and four business days for FastTrack applications. This is a 97% compared to last year’s processing times.

ASSAULT STATISTICS

At the recent State Government ePlanning Steering committee, Liverpool City Council was recognised as leading the State with its ePlanning strategy. The program will see the planning department transition from a paper based business to an emerging e-business, supported by a suite of ePlanning Tools, including the interactive planning maps and tracking tools.

Since 2010, Non-domestic assaults have decreased by 17.6%. NON DOMESTIC ASSAULTS

SAFER SUBURBS PROJECT Council received $200,000 from the Federal Attorney General’s Department for the Safer Suburbs Program Taxi Security Scheme to enhance the security of taxi drivers in the Liverpool city centre and reduce anti-social behaviour. The project involved the installation of safety measures such as closed-circuit television systems, increased street lighting and the Secure Cabs Scheme. Project partners included the NSW Police, NSW Taxi Council, licensed premises, taxi drivers and the Council. Activities included: •

Advertisements were placed in local newspapers including the Liverpool Leader and South West Advertiser to increase awareness of alcohol related harm.

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Drink coasters were distributed to participating licensed venues and at community events to promote the taxi voucher program.

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A brochure on safe travel options was distributed at community events to reduce alcohol related harm.

Number of incidents

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863

600

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776

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2012

2013

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DIRECTION 03.

10 YEAR STRATEGIES

HEALTHY INCLUSIVE CITY 3a) Foster social inclusion strengthens the local community and increase opportunities for people who may be experiencing barriers.

This direction is about creating a harmonious community which values and respects diversity and embraces the opportunities it provides. Equity and inclusion will underpin all of Council’s service delivery as it strives to build community strength and ensure social inclusion.

3b) Celebrate and respect Liverpool’s rich cultural and social diversity and embrace theopportunities it provides. 3c) Improve health and wellbeing and encourage a happy, active community. 3d) Plan, support and deliver high quality and accessible services, programs and facilities. PROGRESS AGAINST PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Children’s Services Community Facilities

10-YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS These are the goals for the city of Liverpool. Everyone has a role in achieving these goals, whether they are a government department, business or resident in Liverpool.

10 actions were on track/completed, 1 action is in progress/carried over to next year

90% Of people express satisfaction or better with their contact with council.

Customer Services

79% of people in December 2013

All 5 actions were on track/completed

(Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

Libraries and Museum

An increase in the number of people who participate in regular physical activity.

All 6 actions were on track/completed

All 8 actions were on track/completed

48.1% which is an increase from 47.2% in 2010

Recreation Facilities 10 actions were on track/completed, 1 action is in progress/carried over to next yea Social Outcomes

85% Of people believe that there is a sense of community in liverpool.

11 actions were on track/completed, 1 action discontinued

51% of people in 2013 (Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

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(Source: South Western Sydney Local Health District, 2013, Liverpool Local Government Area Health Profile 2013)

PROJECT NAME

STATUS

Carnes Hill Recreation and Community Precinct

On track

New customer service standards

On track

Matching Grants Program

On track

Shade Structures in Children’s playgrounds

Completed

90% Of people feel that liverpool is a harmonious society which respects cultural diversity. 52% of people as at December 2013 (Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW SUPPORTING ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITIES

LIVERPOOL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Activities included:

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Installation of five private group study rooms at Liverpool Library that can accommodate up to five people

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Production of two Heritage booklets:

> Suburbs of Liverpool

> Our Liverpool Boys

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Opening of the Liverpool Sports Hall of Fame at Liverpool Library

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New programs and events across the Library network

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Internet classes for seniors in Hindi and Arabic to complement the classes in English

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Lego and Chess clubs for children at the branches

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Computer training at the branches

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Programs and Events at the Museum:

> Behind The Gate exhibition of the Holsworthy Internment Camp

> Genealogy After Dark.

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NAIDOC Week was celebrated on 10 July 2015. A street march was led by Uncle Stephen Williams from Macquarie Mall to Bigge Park. Celebrations continued in the park with entertainment, free lunch, information stalls, children’s activities and arts and crafts workshops. More than 300 people participated in the event. Sorry Day was held at the Liverpool Regional Museum on 26 May 2015 to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. More than 120 children and twelve teachers attended information sessions on Aboriginal culture. More than 230 people came along to Memories in the Mall, held in partnership with the Aboriginal Consultative Committee. The event commemorated the National Apology by the then Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP in 2008.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES Council’s childcare centres continued to provide benchmark services to the community, achieving a 98% utilisation rate and positive feedback from patrons, parents and children alike. Educators from private centres and NGOs across NSW visited Casula Preschool to observe the centre’s inspirational journey of transformation and approach to teaching and learning.

MACLEOD PARK Council committed $1.4 million towards developing a key suburb park at Macleod Park, Prestons. The local community played a key role in designing the park, which includes facilities for all ages, including an outdoor gym circuit, children’s playground, half-basketball court and dog exercise area. The park also has a new liberty swing, a first for people with a disability in Liverpool.

COMMUNITY CENTRE UPGRADES: • A complete internal refurbishment and accessibility upgrades valued at approximately $150,000 were completed to the Miller Community Centre. The upgrades were part funded by the Community Building Partnership. •

PARK FLOODLIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES Council’s staged floodlighting upgrade program continued with the following improvement works during the year at a total cost of more than $199,000:

Wattle Grove Youth Centre received a complete upgrade as part of the Community Building Partnership Project. This included internal and external upgrades to the flooring, walls, lighting and kitchenette.

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New floodlights at Paciullo Oval, Liverpool

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New floodlights at Childs Park, Chipping Norton

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Audit and upgrade of switchboards in seventeen parks

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UPGRADES TO EXISTING PLAYGROUNDS

PROMOTING HARMONY AND DIVERSITY • Council partnered with Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre and the Western Sydney Wanderers to host Harmony Day in Bigge Park. More than 600 people, including 150 school students enjoyed activities, performances and a citizenship ceremony.

More than $843,000 was spent upgrading playgrounds. Works included installation of replacement play equipment, seats, new wet-pour rubber surfaces to new and existing sites and installation of shade structures at: Gracemere Park, Wattle Grove Dunumbral Park, Cecil Hills

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Ten focus groups were held across Liverpool from January to March, with approximately 200 community members participating in the sessions. Feedback from participants will inform development of new actions for Council’s Multicultural Strategy and Action Plan for 2015-17.

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More than 400 people attended the Refugee Artist Markets at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

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The markets also provided an opportunity for members of refugee communities to turn their hobby into a social enterprise. Seventeen artists participated in the markets and twelve artists reported an increase in skill development and confidence. Artists have since transitioned to Liverpool Night Markets.

Percy Rabett Park, Horningsea Park Hurley Park, Horningsea Park Bert Burrows Reserve, Hinchinbrook Black Muscat Reserve, Chipping Norton Meere Park, Lurnea Charles Throsby Reserve, Casula Lakeside Park, Wattle Grove Gough Park, Cecil Hills Hart Park, Warwick Farm SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY • $296,192 was spent to create a playground that offers inclusive play for children of all abilities at Gough Park, Cecil Hills. •

An Expo was held in partnership with Fairfield and Bankstown Councils for International Day of People with a Disability at the Whitlam Leisure Centre on 28 November 2014. Fifty stall holders to provide more than 500 attendees with information, advice and referral.

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Council delivered information sessions in October and November on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. An estimated 40 people from Liverpool attended these sessions.

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Council improved access to the following playgrounds and sports fields under the Disability Action Plan (DAP) program at a total cost of more than $64,000:

> Satelberg Park, Holsworthy

> Glen Regent Reserve, Casula

> Hammondville Park, Holsworthy

> Phillips Park, Lurnea

> Starling Park, Green Valley

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EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION EXPO Council held the Employment and Education Expo and Open Day at SWSi TAFE-Miller College on 21 May 2015. More than 1,000 people attended to gain an insight into seeking and gaining employment including local apprenticeships and traineeships. The day included 48 information stalls, six workshops and tours of TAFE faculties. LIVERPOOL MEN’S SHED Council officially opened the Liverpool Men’s Shed on 13 December 2014 at 31 Shepherd Street, Liverpool, providing a facility for men to meet and collaborate.

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SENIORS WEEK More than 200 people participated in Seniors Week, held at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The event included a high tea, a movie screening, cake decorating and various performances.

WHITE RIBBON DAY Council partnered with Liverpool Domestic Violence Liaison Committee and the NSW Police to deliver a White Ribbon Day March on 24 November 2014. The event aimed to encourage the community to talk about the issue of violence against women and in doing so help break the silence. The March started in Macquarie Mall and ended in Bigge Park with formal speeches and information stalls.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND HUB Council renewed its commitment to working in partnership with the Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub by re-signing the Memorandum of Understanding for this important community facility which defines the partnership and outlines strategic goals for the hub.

YOUTH WEEK National Youth Week 2015 was celebrated with three key events, Street Legacy V, the Amazing Race Liverpool and the Cyber Safety Workshop. More than 200 young people enjoyed the activities and festivities across the week.

2168 PROJECT Council continued to deliver the 2168 project in partnership with NSW Health and Housing NSW. The project received the University of NSW Centre for Primary Health Care Organisation Award.

HAPPINESS CYCLE PROGRAM The Happiness Cycle Program was delivered in partnership between The Bicycle Network, Coca-Cola Foundation and Council to provide 300 young people with bicycles. The program aims to increase physical activity for the 13-17 year age group. Participants were assisted in building their bikes by volunteers and then were able to take them home to ride.

Highlights for the year include: •

Drug and Alcohol in Our Community Forum attracting 50 people

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Delivery of twelve early literacy and numeracy sessions at Sadlier and St Therese Primary schools in partnership with local agencies

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Monthly 2168 Community Markets at Miller Central. These markets provide volunteer opportunities and casual income generation to approximately fifteen residents per month

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Whatever Happened to Green Valley Forum on 30 April 2015

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Being Well (Dual Diagnosis) Seminar in Miller on 6 May 2015, attracting 190 people

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LIBRARY VISITS

CHILDCARE CENTRE UTILISATION RATES

There were 611,497 visits to the library.

The utilisation rate for childcare centres was consistently high through the year. The annual average of 98% is well above the target of 86% and is an increase from the 2012-13 average ofÂ 77%.

165,000 155,000

162,835 140,176

146,568

Oct-Dec

Jan-Mar

161,918

145,000

2014-15

135,000 125,000

2013-14

Jul-Sep

Apr-Jun

2012-13

100

CUSTOMER SERVICES

LEISURE CENTRE VISITS

Customer services received an average of 47,422 calls per quarter in 2014-15, an increase of 11% on 2012-13. Requests and visits to the service centre also increased by 32% and 41% respectively.

There were 500,000 visits to the Micheal Wendon and Whitlam Leisure Centres.

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Calls (including after hours)

Requests

Customer Service Centre 2013-2014

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STRATEGIC PROJECTS

CARNES HILL RECREATION AND COMMUNITY PRECINCT PROJECT This project will deliver a new recreation and community precinct in Carnes Hill that provides services, facilities and spaces to support the health and wellbeing of the community, including a community centre, district library, leisure centre, key suburb park, skate park and associated services. During the year the precinct received high profile coverage on Channel 9 news for its contribution to a growing and thriving Western Sydney. The earthworks stage of construction is nearing completion and the project is ahead of schedule.

NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS PROJECT

MATCHING GRANTS PROJECT PROGRAM

This project will implement new customer service standards for the whole of Council that support the provision of exceptional, courteous and timely responses to the community and customers of Council.

Council committed $200,000 in funding towards the establishment of a matching grants program for local sporting clubs. By “matching” what the community contributes to the project, the community and Council work together to accurately identify community needs and the most appropriate kind of support to provide, on a case by case basis.

Council formed the Liverpool Service Alliance with Propel Partnerships. The Alliance will now be responsible for delivering and streamlining Council’s customer service functions, implementing process improvements and optimising Council’s service delivery. This project involves the construction of a brand new, contemporary Customer Service Centre on the ground floor. The centre will include new furniture, state of the art telephony, amenity spaces, smart TV’s and selfserve kiosks.

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The program provides an incentive to local community sporting organisations to raise money, seek support, and encourage volunteering of in-kind donations. It will lead to an improvement in Liverpool’s local sporting facilities. With significant population growth, the program will allow Liverpool’s sporting clubs to cater for the growing demand for quality facilities. The program is currently in the planning phase with the program scheduled to be implemented from 1 October 2015.

SHADE STRUCTURES IN CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUNDS PROJECT Council committed to the installation of shade structures in children’s playgrounds in order to ensure that sufficient shade is provided to users of playground equipment during the hottest part of the day. The covers are for new equipment delivered under the playground replacement program. As part of this program, shade structures have been constructed at: • • • • • • • • •

Hart Park, Warwick Farm Lakeside Park, Wattle Grove Percy Rabett Park, Horningsea Park Greenway Park, West Hoxton Bert Burrows Park, Hinchinbrook Gough Park, Cecil Hills Harris Creek Reserve, Holsworthy Gracemere Park, Wattle Grove Dunnumbral Park, Cecil Hills

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DIRECTION 04.

10 YEAR STRATEGIES

PROUD ENGAGED CITY

This direction is about community engagement, pride and identity. As a regional city, Liverpool is home to several iconic facilities such as the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Brownes Farm Reserve. 4a) Strengthen and celebrate Liverpool’s unique identity. 4b) Engage and consult with the community to enhance opportunities for communication and involvement. 4c) Deliver a range of stimulating and vibrant cultural events, programs and festivals. 4d) Provide first class and iconic facilities and places. PROGRESS AGAINST PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) All 6 actions were on track/completed Community Engagement All 9 actions were on track/completed

These are the goals for the city of Liverpool. Everyone has a role in achieving these goals, whether they are a government department, business or resident in Liverpool.

Events

85% Of people express satisfaction or better with council’s consultation with the community.

All 4 actions were on track/completed

76% satisfaction or better in December 2013 (Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

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10-YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS

An increase in people's sense of belonging in their city.

PROJECT NAME

STATUS

51% of people as at December 2013

Culture and Arts Tourism Policy and Plan

On track

An increase in the number of people who participate in arts & cultural activities.

ANZAC Day Centenary

Completed

Data not yet available

(Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW NO INTERMODAL CAMPAIGN The proposed intermodals at Moorebank will have devastating effects on the surrounding community. Traffic and air quality in the region will worsen and noise levels will rise and it will prevent the creation of the Casula Parklands. Council is actively advocating against placing the Intermodals at Moorebank and has developed a business case to have them re-located to Badgerys Creek.

LIVERPOOL 2023 WEBSITE Council developed a completely new website to provide tech-savvy residents with the opportunity to learn more about Council’s plans for the future. Liverpool 2023 is an online version of Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan; it includes social media links, highlights and regular updates. There were 2,700 user sessions on this website in its first three months of its operation.

Councils No Intermodal and #therightmove campaigns have been run throughout 2014/15, advocating that intermodals be moved to the Badgerys Creek airport site, creating a true transport precinct. A social media campaign, community engagement on Liverpool Listens, and LGA wide mail-out’s to all households have been utilised to raise awareness of the issue and gain support from local residents against the proposed terminals.

CASULA POWERHOUSE ARTS CENTRE (CPAC) The Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre attracted more than 70,900 people over the year to a range of exhibitions, events and performances including:

Liverpool has received significant media attention on the issue with coverage on ABC radio, Channel 9 news and in the Daily Telegraph. MAYORAL CHARITY BALL The Mayoral Ball made a welcome return after almost ten years absence and was attended by nearly 400 guests raising $50,000 for the Liverpool Cancer Wellness centre and Youth Adult Disability Association. The ball provides the opportunity for residents, local businesses and organisations to show their support for local charities engage with the general community and make an important contribution to the local community by raising funds for a specific purpose. It fosters a sense of community pride and tradition, celebrating Liverpool’s unique community identity. LIVERPOOL BRANDING STRATEGY Council’s 10-year plan Growing Liverpool 2023 identified that in order to stimulate investment in the region, the branding of the city of Liverpool and perceptions of the region needed to be improved. Consequently, Council has embarked on a branding strategy which is aimed at creating a new brand an identity for the city, raising awareness to stimulate investment and attract jobs to meet the growing population.

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The Guarding the Homefront exhibition

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Autumn school holiday Kids Stock festival

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Biggie Smalls and Death exhibition

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The One Day of the Year performance

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Swamp Juice performance

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Attention the Train is Coming performance

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Sydney Film Festival monthly screenings

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The Inaugural Paramor Prize

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Forms of Landscape exhibition

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I Think I Can, Zorba the Freak and Origin Transit

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Destination performances

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Travelling Film Festival

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Vivienne Binns and Hossein Valamanesh Exhibition

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Sweet As Festival

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Pacific Gods Festival.

MAYORAL CONCERT The three day Liverpool Mayoral Concert was held in partnership with Liverpool Catholic Club in November 2014. Approximately 900 seniors attended the concert which consisted of live entertainment and a two-course meal. The concert fosters social participation and networking opportunities.

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STRATEGIC PROJECTS CIVIC EVENTS Council held a range of civic events, including: •

The annual Quota Public Speaking Quest at Casula Powerhouse on 22 May 2015. The Quest encourages leadership, self-expression and individual development in high school students.

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A Volunteers Recognition Dinner on the 28 May 2015. More than 153 volunteers representing 73 volunteer groups in Liverpool attended the evening.

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The Mayor recognised outstanding achievements by community members at the inaugural Heroes of Liverpool civic function held on 19 June 2015. The function brought together Australia Day Award winners, Queens Honours recipients and winners of the NSW Premiers Award to celebrate their achievements as citizens and contribution to Liverpool.

CHRISTMAS BY THE RIVER Council held the Mayor’s Christmas by the River celebration at Light Horse Park on 18 December 2014. The location of the event highlighted the Georges River to community leaders and to encourage greater use of the waterway for recreation. More than 200 people attended including community and business leaders. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES: • Moorebank suburb renaming: Local residents were invited to provide feedback on their preferred name for the suburb of Moorebank, 459 people responded to the survey. •

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Moorebank Intermodal: A community engagement campaign was held to inform the community on the impacts of the location of an intermodal at Moorebank. The consultation generated a lot of interest and activity from community members. The page was visited by 3,310 people and 35 people contributed to the discussion forum. Liverpool Night Markets: A consultation was held to gather feedback from visitors and stallholders of Liverpool Night Markets and guide planning for future markets. More than 600 people responded to the survey.

CULTURAL AND ARTS POLICY AND PLAN TOURISM POLICY AND PLAN This project involves the development of a Cultural Policy and Plan to promote the delivery and support of arts, tourism, culture and creative industries in the Liverpool. The following activities were undertaken: •

Research by Deloittes Economics on funding and resourcing of the arts in Western Sydney. This has created a broad macro-analysis that informs funding requests and created a framework for the Cultural Policy and Plan

ANZAC DAY CENTENARY PROJECT A commemoration event was held on Saturday 25 April following the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Bigge Park in Liverpool’s city centre. A comprehensive program was delivered including a World War I re-enactment, war diary readings and war story readings. More than 3,200 people attended the commemorations throughout the day. Council received positive media coverage for its projection of Diggers’ images in the city centre as a lead up to its ANZAC event. Other activities in the lead up to the event were: •

A Guarding the Homefront exhibition between March and May. The exhibition explored the stories of those who remain at home awaiting the return of loved ones or who contributed to the war effort in other ways

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Needs analysis and cultural mapping research that looks at both infrastructure needs and the cultural community in the Liverpool LGA

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Sector consultation and the use of Liverpool Listens for general community consultation.

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Commissioning of a Liverpool Destination Management Plan that includes extensive stakeholder consultation.

Placement of special banners along city centre streets

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A Facebook page on the centenary of ANZAC which received more than 3,600 likes.

The project will be continued in 2015-16 with further consultation and the development of goals and aspirations for Liverpool’s cultural future.

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DIRECTION 05.

10 YEAR STRATEGIES

NATURAL SUSTAINABLE CITY

This direction is about protecting the environment and ensuring development is sustainable and ecological. 5a) Lead the community to develop and implement sustainable practices. 5b) Enhance and protect natural corridors, waterways and bushland. 5c) Reduce adverse environmental impacts for present and future generations. PROGRESS AGAINST PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Environmental Sustainability All 11 actions were on track/completed Stormwater Management

10-YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS These are the goals for the city of Liverpool. Everyone has a role in achieving these goals, whether they are a government department, business or resident in Liverpool. Increased natural bush land corridors that are restored.

All 6 actions were on track/completed Waste Management

This data is not yet available

All 6 actions were on track/completed

Improved condition of rivers and waterways to B+ or better.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS PROJECT NAME

STATUS

Amalfi Park Drainage Retention Basin

On track

City Centre Trunk Drainage Project

On track

Only 1 out of 6 monitoring sites have this rating. No river system has this rating. (Source: Georges and Cooks River Alliance River Health Report Card 2013-2014) At least 80% of domestic waste is diverted from landfill. 67.6% of corporate and community total annual waste diverted from landfill 2014-15. (Source: SUEZ Liverpool City Council Annual Performance Report 2014-2015) A yearly household water consumption rate comparable to greater Sydney. Sydney wide average 219kL per house and 160kL per unit. Liverpool average 235kL per house (7.2% above Sydney) and 189kL per unit (18% above Sydney). (Source: Sydney Water)

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRE Council officially launched Liverpool’s new award winning Community Recycling Centre on 15 July 2014. The NSW Minster for the Environment and Heritage, Rob Stokes and Mayor, Ned Mannoun attended the opening. The centre received the 2015 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability and was highly commended under the Resource Recovery category of the 2014 Local Government Environment Awards. In the financial year, the Centre collected 124 tonnes of E-waste, 62 tonnes of chemicals, 48 tonnes of cardboard and 1.4 tonnes of polystyrene and was visited by 5,422 vehicles. SUSTAINABILITY BLITZ WORKSHOPS Council hosted the Sustainability Blitz workshop series to inform and involve the community in important environmental and sustainability topics including: •

Composting and Worm farming

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No Dig Gardening

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Balcony Gardening

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Eco Choices for Renters

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Growing Veggies in Pots

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Organic Garden Problem Solver

ANNUAL ENVIRONMENT VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT The eleventh Annual Environment Volunteer Recognition Event was held on 4 December 2014. More than 65 volunteers, the Mayor and three Councillors attended the event to thank volunteers for their efforts throughout the year in restoring Liverpool’s natural environment.

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TREE PLANTING 57,243 Trees were planted by council over the year •

National Tree Day was held at South Park in Chipping Norton on 27 July 2014, 93 volunteers attended and planted 1,880 native trees, shrubs, grasses and ground covers.

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Council facilitated a school tree planting event supporting the Planet Ark- One Tree per Child Program on 22 June 2015. Twenty two students from Amity College attended the event at Dalmeny Reserve Prestons, planting 200 locally native trees.

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A total of 10,180 trees were planted at community tree planting days in the year using 1,517 hours of volunteer time. Trees were planted at the following parks:

> South Park, Chipping Norton

> Longfields Park, Cecil Hills

> Amalfi Park, Lurnea

> Woodside Park, Hinchinbrook

> Freeman Oval, Warwick Farm

> Glen Regent Reserve, Casula

> Hart Park, Warwick Farm

ENVIRONMENT CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Forty-three schools registered to participate in the Environment Citizen of the Year program. This program acknowledges students who have shown commitment to the environment during the school year. Fifty-seven students received awards in 2014. CHEMICAL CLEAN OUT A Chemical Clean Out event was held on Sunday 17 August 2014 with 228 residents attending. Almost 10 tonnes of unwanted household chemicals were collected and disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Another event was held on 22 February 2015 with, 403 vehicles disposing of 19 tonnes of hazardous waste.

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STRATEGIC PROJECTS K

RIC

AMALFI PARK DRAINAGE RETENTION BASIN PROJECT

CITY CENTRE TRUNK DRAINAGE PROJECT

This project will provide new infrastructure to increase flood protection and improve public safety in Casula, Lurnea and Liverpool. The project involves the construction of a 48 mega litre flood detention basin at Amalfi Park, Lurnea as part of Council’s wider Brickmakers Creek flood mitigation project. Works also involve culverts, spillway, drainage, shared path, landscaping, sports field, and a viewing platform.

The project involves construction of a large diameter trunk drainage system as part of Council’s wider city centre flood mitigation project to reduce flooding, public safety and protect property within the city centre. The design of the system has been completed. Approval is currently being sought from Sydney Water for water and sewer main modification works and Endeavour Energy approval for electrical cable relocation works. Construction is scheduled to commence in November 2015.

Construction of the detention basin, culverts, spillway, drainage, shared path, landscaping, sports field, and viewing platform are underway. Approximately $2.8 million was spent on the project in 2014-15. Works are expected to be completed by 28 October 2015.

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DIRECTION 06.

10 YEAR STRATEGIES

ACCESSIBLE CONNECTED CITY

This direction is about local and global connections. Council will work collaboratively with all relevant partners to improve the connectivity and functionality of Liverpool’s transport systems.

6a) Provide safe and easy travel with a high quality road and traffic management network. 6b) Encourage sustainable and alternative transport options such as walking, cycling and public transport. 6c) Collaborate with key stakeholders to maximise community access to emerging technologies. PROGRESS AGAINST PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Roads, footpaths and cycleways All 7 actions were on track/completed Road Safety

10-YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS These are the goals for the city of Liverpool. Everyone has a role in achieving these goals, whether they are a government department, business or resident in Liverpool. 25% Of trips to work are made by modes other than private car

All 6 actions were on track/completed Traffic and Transport

15.8% in 2011. This is a slight increase from 2006 (15.3%).

All 10 actions were on track/completed

(Source: Census Data) STRATEGIC PROJECTS

95% Of homes have access to broadband 66% of homes, a significant increase since 2006 (38.1%)

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PROJECT NAME

STATUS

Amalfi Park Drainage Retention Basin

On track

City Centre Trunk Drainage Project

On track

(Source: Census Data) 85% Of people express satisfaction in the management of traffic or safety on local streets 80% of people in 2012. (Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW DOUBLING EXPENDITURE ON ROADS As part of its commitment to delivering essential road works, Council has budgeted $22.8 million for road works in 2015/16. At the current rate of road investment, Council’s road infrastructure backlog will reduce to reduce to less than 2% within the next five years.

TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC FUNDING • $325,000 in funding from the State Government to install traffic lights and signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Speed Street, Pirie Street and Bigge Street in the Liverpool city centre. The new infrastructure will improve safety and southern access to the city. Council received

Liverpool has one of the largest road networks in Sydney with 840 kilometres of sealed roads and 8 kilometres of unsealed roads. The year saw improvements to Council’s assets with a focus placed on the highest value road assets.

•

$50,000 from the Roads and Maritime Services to undertake feasibility studies for cycle ways over the Hume Highway Bridge at Warwick Farm.

HELPING LEARNER DRIVERS BECOME SAFER DRIVERS WORKSHOP Workshops were held on 25 July and 25 November 2014 and 11 March and 9 June 2015 to educate instructors and learners on maximising the time they spend together when learning to drive. Information and skills to properly teach the basics and be a more confident instructor were provided to 34 participants.

Key projects included the $1.4 million upgrade of Devonshire Road at Kemps Creek, $1.1 million on Wilson Road at Green Valley and recently completed $1m Pacific Palms Bridge. REHABILITATION AND RESURFACING OF ROADS FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS Council completed the following roads, footpaths and cycleways: •

Gerroa Place, Prestons

•

Albany Street, Busby

PARKING IN THE CITY CENTRE Parking fee revenue from on-street parking in the centre declined by 9% from 2013-14. This is due to the:

•

North Liverpool Road, Green Valley

•

Aston Reserve, Hoxton Park

•

Jedda Road, Prestons,

Introduction of free parking all day on weekends and for the first 15 minutes with a ticket displayed on weekdays

•

Dorset Place, Miller

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Reduction in parking fees at key Council sites.

•

Fassifern Place, Cartwright

•

Flowerdale Road, Liverpool

•

Watts Road, Kemps Creek

•

Rossmore Avenue East, Rossmore

•

Spicer Avenue, Hammondville

•

Fifteenth Avenue, West Hoxton

1,200,000

•

Braidwood Drive, Prestons

1,000,000

•

Longstaff Avenue, Chipping Norton

•

Aston Reserve, Hoxton Park.

Dollars ($)

PARKING FEE REVENUE

Council’s concrete maintenance teams have repaired and reconstructed more than 8,200m2 of concrete footpath and 1,825m of kerb and gutter.

800,000

$1,037,253

$947,998

600,000 400,000 $353,704

200,000

CBD On-street

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Northumberland Street

$288,593

$293,254

2013-14 2014-15

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STRATEGIC PROJECTS

CONSTRUCTION OF KURRAJONG ROAD PROJECT

WARWICK FARM BYPASS PROJECT

Approximately $8.9m was spent this year on the extension of Kurrajong Road between Kookaburra Road and Sarah Hollands Drive. The works aim to improve access to major commercial, industrial and residential areas, as well as to distribution centres within Prestons. Once completed, a direct east to west link will be available from the Hume Highway to Cowpasture Road, significantly improving traffic conditions and access across Liverpool.

The project involves the construction of a new road between Governor Macquarie Drive and Priddle Street, to bypass the Warwick Farm horse training and residential area, eliminate traffic conflicts between horse movements and heavy vehicles movements and improve residential amenity. The intersection design with Governor Macquarie Drive is being reviewed due to the need for access into the Australian Turf Club lands. Council is currently in the land acquisition process and detailed designs of the road are being developed. During the year, $87,667 was spent on the project

The road and bridge works which will complete the link between Carnes Hill and the Hume Highway are progressing in advance of schedule. Works are scheduled for completion in December 2015.

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DIRECTION 07.

10 YEAR STRATEGIES

LEADING PROACTIVE CITY

This direction is about Council, its customers and operations. Council will place customer satisfaction, innovation and best practice at the centre of all its operations, continuing to build on its strong financial position by effectively and efficiently managing its resources and assets.

7a) Position Council as an industry leader, delivering best practice and innovation. 7b) Lead partnerships and collaboration with community, business and governments. 7c) P rovide business excellence and financial sustainability to deliver services that meet community expectations. PROGRESS AGAINST PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Civic and Corporate Leadership All 8 actions were on track/completed Financial Sustainability All 6 actions were on track/completed

70% of people in 2013, which is a 10% increase from 2012.

All 10 actions were on track/completed Information Technology

(Source: Annual Telephone Survey)

All 4 actions were on track/completed

90% Organisational climate score

Workforce Management

Council had an organisational climate score of 65.29 in 2012.

All 9 actions were on track/completed

(Source: 2012 Liverpool City Council Climate Survey)

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

These are the goals for the city of Liverpool. Everyone has a role in achieving these goals, whether they are a government department, business or resident in Liverpool. Increased number of people who report satisfaction or better with the overall performance of council

Governance

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10-YEAR COMMUNITY GOALS

A financial sustainability rating of strong with and a positive financial outlook.

PROJECT NAME

STATUS

Property Strategy

On track

Council’s latest assessment from T-Corp was ‘Strong with a Negative outlook.’

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW ADVOCATING FOR THE CITY Council takes a lead role in advocating for important community issues and planning for the region. Key advocacy campaigns include: •

Council is playing a strong role at state and federal levels in advocating for integrated, coordinated land use and infrastructure planning and ‘big picture’ thinking for south west Sydney, particularly in respect to Badgerys Creek Airport.

•

Development of a business case for the Moorebank Intermodals with sound research documents developed to support Liverpool’s policy position that it should be located at Badgerys Creek.

•

Advocating to the Commonwealth and NSW Governments the case for infrastructure and services investment commensurate with Liverpool‘s Regional City status, this has resulted in a commitment from the state government to re-locate several departments to the Liverpool CBD.

•

Advocating for a university in Liverpool, resulting in a commitment from UWS to establish a learning centre in Liverpool in 2016. Advocacy for an express train service to Liverpool to improve access by public transport to the city.

PROMAPP Promapp was introduced to simplify business process and procedures and drive a culture of continuous improvement. By introducing Promapp, Council was able to reduce non-value activities, save on resource costs and enable efficiencies and transparency across the organisation. This has led to the delivery of improved services to the community. To date, key outcomes have been the commitment by staff to adopt Promapp, and take ownership, control and accountability for their own processes, whilst driving continual process improvements through team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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LIVERPOOL SERVICES ALLIANCE Council completed a Pathfinder Review of Operational Effectiveness in October 2015 which looked across the organisation at every point where Council engages with customers. It considered how the Council could enhance service delivery in the long term whilst maximising financial efficiencies. The Review identified the creation of the Liverpool Services Alliance as a means of moving forward. The Alliance is aimed at boosting productivity and improving customer service through the creation of a fully integrated customer service centre and delivering a major program of business transformation across most of Council’s front and back offices. This partnership will provide staff with an enhanced level of training, and reengineered processes. The partnership and subsequent upgrades will provide Council with a modern customer contact centre that will be equipped to handle voice, mail, chat, social media monitoring and engagement tools that are state-of-theart and used by leading multi-national organisations. Key outcomes of the Alliance include reducing the backlog in customer enquiries and anchored back-end office functions such as rates processing, customer service call centre administration, mail-room and records management for the council and other government and private organisations, significantly increasing Council’s financial sustainability and revenue base whilst placing customer satisfaction being the number one priority. CEO QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS Council held quarterly CEO briefings to staff, updating employees on the priorities and achievements for the organisation and the City. DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE PROGRAM Council launched the Developing Our People program in December 2014. The program provides all Council employees with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills and remain responsive to Council’s future directions. It aims to create a sustained ability for Council to attract, select, develop, recognise and reward talented people. The program includes an extensive calendar of training opportunities. Since the start of the program 68 courses have been provided for 983 attendees. There were 23 enrolments in the Study Assistance Program

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Liverpool is leading the state in introducing infrastructure which lays the foundation for a cutting-edge IT network. In the last twelve months, it made several changes to its IT network including:

PROCUREMENT REVIEW Council undertook several initiatives to improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and frameworks and reduce duplication of costs for major services and programs. Programs implemented include:

•

The creation of strategic procurement panels of contractors for all Council’s trade services, streamlining tendering processes and ensuring high quality materials and service.

•

Implementing manager purchase order release thresholds to reduce the number of less significant purchases requiring the attention of the procurement department.

•

Implementing cost centre security measures and flags to ensure money is being spent and moved from the correct areas and within limits and delegations.

•

Building a contracts register database to record and report on all Council contracts, allowing reviews, monitoring and improvements.

•

Reviewing thresholds across Council to ensure effective delegation and minimise red tape.

•

Hiring a Procurement Specialist as part of its Business Improvement Directorate to focus on contracts, tenders and improvement projects.

•

Building a new fibre optic network that is both safer and faster. Council has secured exclusive connections from its provider, TPG that are not used by any other organisation, ensuring maximum consistent speeds up to 100 times faster than current functionality. The new network will be rolled out in August 2015. Creating a new ICT Strategy to guide operations and initiatives into the future, prioritising stat-of-the art technology and processes.

•

The move to large scale cloud storage to improve security and accessibility of Council’s stored data once the new network is implemented.

•

The development of a new IT help desk for staff, improving the process from issue identification to resolution.

SHINING STARS AWARD CEREMONY Council celebrated its outstanding and long service employees with a Shining Stars and Long Service Event at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre on Wednesday 17 December 2014. Employees who had exceeded expectations as well as those who have served council for more than ten years were awarded certificates and gifts. Two employees passed the 30 years of service to Council milestone.

WWW.LIVERPOOL.NSW.GOV.AU Council continued to improve the functionality of its website to provide easy and reliable access to information and services. The websites continues to be the chosen source of information for Council with 695,809 sessions on the website, a 32% increase on last year’s figure of 525,418. The top 5 pages visited in descending order (excluding the home page) were Careers, Contact Us, Waste and Recycling, Planning and Development and The Night Markets.

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TREND INFORMATION FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - INCOME VS EXPENDITURE 250 $247.5

This year, Council spent $39.6m on capital projects with 127 of the planned 149 projects being completed.

200

$ Millions

$197.2

$191.5

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT CAPITAL WORKS STATUS REPORT

$185.9 $168.5

150 $151.4

$144.4

$135.8

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND ASSETS

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Approved budget

$31,071,489

$4,476,417

$3,607,371

$3,085,237

$42,240,514

Actual expenditure

$27,486,021

$3,979,829

$2,925,803

$5,249,985

$39,641,638

149

Number of projects completed

67 (84%)

25 (100%)

30 (81%)

5 (71%)

127 (85%)

Number of projects carried over

13 (16%)

7 (19%)

2 ( 29%)

2 (15%)

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

100 $78.9 50

$61.4

$47.1

$34.5

Total number of projects

0 2011-12

2012-13

Income

2013-14

Expenditure

2014-15

Net Operat. Result

EXPENDITURE ON CAPITAL WORKS

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT TOTAL

ACTUAL EXPENDITURE ON CAPITAL WORKS

This year, expenditure on capital works increased for the first time in three years.

30 $ Millions

120 $107.7M 80 $ Millions

OPEN SPACE INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL PROJECTS

$77.5M

$74.1M

$47.1M

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

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PROPERTY STRATEGY This project will develop and implement a strategy for optimising Council’s commercial properties and providing property investment solutions which reduce Council’s reliance on income from rates to improve long-term business sustainability.

•

Mapping of community facilities to determine the distribution of facilities across Liverpool

•

Assessment of usage rates to determine the current level of usage

A Community Facilities Strategy has been completed, representing the first step in Council’s review of its existing property portfolio. The aim of this Strategy is to transform Council’s ageing stock of community facilities into a world-class network of facilities that are modern, attractive, flexible, and address community needs.

•

Review of financial performance to assess the level of income and expenditure associated with community facilities

•

Assessment of building age and condition to assess and rate the current state of community facilities across Liverpool

•

Design of a hierarchy for prioritising community facilities

•

Review of literature relating to community facilities

•

A review of examples of best practice

•

Consultation with key internal stakeholders

Development of this Strategy involved the completion of following tasks: •

Review of relevant NSW Government and Council documents relating to community facilities

•

Analysis of key demographic trends likely to drive activities, programs and services that are offered through community facilities

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OVERSEAS VISITS BY COUNCILLORS AND COUNCIL STAFF

MAYORAL AND COUNCILLOR FEES,EXPENSES AND FACILITIES

This information is provided in accord with section 428(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993 and clause 217(1)(a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. Mayor Ned Mannoun, Deputy Mayor Gus Balloot, Councillor Peter Harle and Council’s CEO Carl Wulff travelled to the USA to attend the Future Cities Collaborative overseas mission which was held from 22-28 June 2015. The Future Cities Collaborative (an initiative of the United States Studies Centre) explored financing mechanisms for local infrastructure. The mission assisted local government leaders to learn more about the variety of financing tools used by local governments, community and business organisations in the United States to fund successful local community projects, such

as infrastructure related to urban renewal, recreation and open space, business district collaborations and affordable housing.

This information is provided in accord with clause 217(1)(a1) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

Liverpool City Council was specifically invited by the Collaborative to participate in the mission given that the initiative will provide insights into projects aligned with Liverpool’s current growth prospects and Council’s Building Our New City project. The total cost associated with the above visit to the USA was $47,707.

PRIVATE WORKS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

MAYORAL AND COUNCILLOR FEES AND EXPENSES

AMOUNT

Total Mayor

$83,380

COUNCILLORS Total Councillors

$228,000

Joint Regional Planning Panel allowance

$7,200

Mobile phone expenses

$16,511

Postage

$734

Conference and seminars

$59,280

Training

$3,800

Interstate visits

$3,466

Overseas visits

$47,707

Partner/spouse expenses

Provision of childcare

Miscellaneous

$9,425

Total Councillor Expenses

$148,123

This information is published under section 67 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Clause 217(1)(a4) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. A temporary security chain fence was erected around a construction compound in Macquarie Mall at a total cost of dollars $6,500. This is on land leased from the Perpetual Trustee Company Limited.

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CONTRACTS AWARDED BY COUNCIL

CONTRACT NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

CONTRACTOR(S)

PAYMENTS OVER CONTRACT TERM (GST INCLUSIVE)

ST2393 - Provision of external legal services

Sparke Helmore Lawyers Marsdens Law Group Hones La Hood Lawyers Matthews Folbigg Pty Ltd HWL Ebsworth Lawyers SWAAB Attorneys Hunt & Hunt Lawyers Moray & Agnew Lawyers Tresscox Lawyers Bartier Perry Pty Ltd

Schedule of rates

ST2394 - Supply and delivery of five utility vehicles

Penrith City Automotive Pty Ltd

$160,779

ST2400 Supply and delivery of a rear load compactor

Garwood International Pty Ltd

$198,053

This information is provided in accord with clause 217(1)(a2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 During 2014-15 Council awarded the following contracts for amounts greater than $150,000 (other than employment contracts).

CONTRACT NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

CONTRACTOR(S)

PAYMENTS OVER CONTRACT TERM (GST INCLUSIVE)

ST2416 Strategic Services Partnership- provision of Services Alliance

Queensland Partnership Group (LG Shared Services) Pty Ltd

n/a

RCL2406 - Tree maintenance services

BJ's Tree Service Ascending Tree Services Pty Ltd (CPE Tree Services) TreeServe Pty Ltd

$3,000,000

ST2417 - New Liverpool City brand implementation and roll-out

Uberbrand Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Brand Trust

$238,898

ST2437 Supply and delivery of GPT units for various locations

Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd

$222,310

WT2146 - Kurrajong Road and bridge construction between Kookaburra Road North and Sarah Hollands Drive

Western Earthmoving Pty Ltd

$11,306,704

RCL2439 - Provision of trade services

Electrical Services Integral Electrical Engineering Co Pty Limited Randall Electrics & Trade Services Pty Ltd Intelec Electrical And Security Installations Pty Ltd Carpentry Services Burgess Building Services Pty Ltd Avant Constructions Pty Ltd Sampson Constructions Metro Resources Group Pty Ltd Metro Resources Group Pty Ltd Air Conditioning Services Integral Electrical Engineering Co Pty Ltd CR Haden Pty Ltd Katopa Holdings Pty Ltd Innovative Air Solutions Pty. Limited Plumbing Serivces Walsh Plumbing Gabor Drainage & Plumbing Pty Ltd PRS Plumbing and Hot Water Pty Ltd

WT2273 - Construction of culvert at creek crossing, Pacific Palms Circuit Hoxton Park

Civil Constructions Pty Ltd

$931,128

WT2324 - Warren Serviceway Car Park – Supply, installation and maintenance of car park equipment and management system

RTS Constructions Aust. ( Automated Parking System)

$566,164

WT2332 - Landscaping on Bernera Road, Prestons between Camden Valley Way and Kurrajong Road

Marsupial Landscape Management Pty Ltd

$622,263

WT2348 - Construction of Amalfi Park detention basin, Graham Avenue, Lurnea

Civil Constructions Pty Ltd

$3,918,280

WT2387 - Structural repairs to Northumberland and Warren Serviceway Car Parks

Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd

$1,124,843

WT2392 - Liverpool City Library toilet upgrade

The Almar Group Pty Ltd (API Commercial)

$303,770

WT2401 - Design and construction of Carnes Hill Recreation Precinct

Kane Constructions Pty Ltd

$30,481,322

WT2430 - Construction of stormwater system at Bird Avenue between Boundary Road and Reilly Street, Lurnea

Rocktown Pty Ltd

$94,762

Schedule of rates

Panel Contractors – Alpine Nurseries Sales Pty Ltd, Green Leisure Group Pty Ltd (Andreasens) Green Wholesale Nurseries, Greenhaven Garden Centre Pty Ltd Greening Australia NSW Muru Mittigar Ltd Toolijooa Pty Ltd

$220,000

ST2270 Waste services for the city and facilities maintenance category 1

Remondis Australia Pty Ltd

Schedule of rates

ST2341 - Supply and deliver five single cab tipper trucks

Hino Motor Sales Australia (Adtrans Hino)

$395,314

ST2342 - Road repair unit (large)

Ausroad Systems Pty Ltd

$356,249

ST2343 - Mobile road patching and sealing unit

Ausroads Systems Pty Ltd

$416,829

ST2345 - Supply and delivery of four 100HP tractors

John Deere Ltd

$367,548

WT2461 - New customer service fit out at 33 Moore Street, Liverpool

Rork Projects Pty Ltd

$1,817,077

ST2359 - Supply and delivery of three large out-front mowers

GYC Pty Ltd

$257,396

WT2464 - Whitlam Centre air conditioning system

Integral Electrical Engineering Co Pty Ltd

$2,975,000

ST2248 - Supply and delivery of trees and shrubs

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AMOUNTS INCURRED IN RELATION TO LEGAL PROCEEDINGS This information is provided in accord with clause 217(1)(a3) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 In 2014-15 Council was involved in legal proceedings and incurred costs as shown in the table below:

CASE

MATTER

Liverpool City Council v Malle Holdings

Class 5 criminal prosecution - unauthorised building work and unauthorised use of premises as a horse transport depot

Finalised

Maller Holdings convicted and fined $500,000 plus costs

$114,847

Liverpool City Council v Maley and others

Class 4 proceedings seeking cessation of use of premises

Ongoing

In progress

(No costs billed as at 30/6/15)

J.L.M.J Investments v Liverpool City Council ACM Corporation v Liverpool City Council

Defence of appeal against orders issued by Council to the applicant Defence of appeal against orders issued by Council to the applicant.

STATUS

Ongoing

Hoxton Park Residents Action Group Incorporated v Liverpool City Council and others.

Defence of Class 4 proceedings questioning the validity of a development consent granted by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in February 2013

Liverpool City Council v Robair Dallal

Local Court Prosecution for failure to comply with direction under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

Finalised

Moorebank Recyclers Pty Ltd v Liverpool City Council

Defence of Class 4 proceedings appealing the Joint Regional Planning Panel determination of DA846/2012

Finalised

Liverpool City Council v Standard and Poor’s (aka McGraw-Hill)

Council has taken proceedings against the ratings agency responsible for rating certain financial instruments that failed as a result of the global financial crisis

Finalised

Ongoing

OUTCOME

In progress

Proceedings were dismissed and the applicant is to pay the respondents costs for the proceedings

Offence proven. Defendant fined $100,000 and an additional $1,000 for each day the offence is ongoing

DA-846/2012 declared invalid

In progress

COSTS

$570

$1,067

$10,718

Managed by inhouse Counsel.

$10,510

NIL (Costs covered by litigation funder Litigation Capital Partners Pty Ltd)

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CASE

MATTER

STATUS

OUTCOME

COSTS

Liverpool City Council v Oakvale Capital Limited

A joint action against Council’s former financial advisors for breaches of contract and duty of care, and misleading and deceptive conduct for certain investment losses realised

Finalised

Settled for an undisclosed sum subject to confidentiality provisions of the settlement deed

$152,071

Liverpool City Council v Coronation Property Co Pty Ltd

Local Court Prosecution for Development without consent

Finalised

Offence proven Penalty of $90,000 (including costs) imposed

Managed by in-house Counsel - $18,505 disbursements incurred

United Services Union v Liverpool City Council

Dispute in relation to the Liverpool Services Alliance

Substantive dispute finalised Minor issues remain in progress.

Liverpool Services Alliance contract signed and transition underway

$19,015

Hoxton Park Residents Action Group Inc. v Liverpool City Council and others

Appeal by Hoxton Park Residents Action Group in relation to arguments concerning religious freedom

Ongoing

In progress

$756

Liverpool City Council v Matthews and others

Local Court Prosecution for illegal landfill on the premises

Finalise

Offence proven. Total fines of $80,000 imposed

Managed by in-house Counsel $4,100 in disbursements incurred

Liverpool City Council v Daniel Abeleven

Class 4 proceedings seeking orders for cessation of alleged use of premises as a truck depot

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Van Den Heuvel

Local Court prosecution for alleged illegal landfill on the premises

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v George Nayef Nasr and Alice Antonios Nasr

Local Court Prosecution for alleged failure to comply with an order

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Sydney Bins

Local Court prosecution for alleged illegal landfill on premises

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Busayna Al-Magzoub

Local Court prosecution for Traffic Infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Richard Paul Matthews

Local Court prosecution for alleged illegal landfill on premises

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Vito Napoletano and Josie Napoletano

Local Court prosecution for alleged development without consent

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

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MATTER

Liverpool City Council v CPS Nominees SA Pty Ltd

Local Court prosecution for alleged transport of waste to an unlawful facility

Liverpool City Council v Masters Holdings Australia Pty Ltd

Local Court prosecution for alleged transport of waste to an unlawful facility

Liverpool City Council v Poulimenos

Local Court prosecution for alleged development without consent

STATUS

Ongoing

OUTCOME

In progress

COSTS

Managed by inhouse Counsel

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Hi Tech Homes Constructions Australia – Middleton Grange

Local Court prosecution for alleged development inconsistent with consent

Liverpool City Council v M&T Group Pty Ltd

Local Court prosecution for alleged transport of waste to an unlawful facility

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Bernard & Landro v Liverpool City Council

Class 2 proceedings seeking revocation of Council order

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Dan Sawa

Local Court prosecution for alleged transport of waste to an unlawful facility

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Ongoing

Liverpool City Council v Hi Tech Homes Constructions Australia – Middleton Grange

Local Court prosecution for alleged pollution of waters

Liverpool City Council v Adeeb Australia Pty Ltd

Local Court prosecution for alleged failure to comply with the Food Standards Code

Liverpool City Council v Nick Kourtis

Local Court prosecution for alleged transport of waste to an unlawful facility

LiverpoolCity Council v Shameem Buksh

Local Court prosecution for alleged stopping of a heavy vehicle for longer than 1 hour

Ongoing

Liverpool City Council v Perry

Local Court prosecution for alleged illegal landfill on the premises

Ongoing

Liverpool City Council v Gursel Mehmet

Local Court prosecution for alleged pollution of waters

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

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MATTER

STATUS

OUTCOME

COSTS

Liverpool City Council v Multipower Tipper Hire

Local Court prosecution for alleged transporting of waste to an unlawful facility

Ongoing

In progress

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Hu Tai Nguyen

Local Court prosecution for stopping a heavy vehicle for longer than 1 hour

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $500

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Caterina Turcelli

Local Court prosecution for alleged traffic infringement

Finalised

Matter withdrawn

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Stanislav Hyla

Local Court prosecution for failing to comply with an order

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $800

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Mahmoud Dafalla

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $88

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Ram Shankar

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Lorenzo Biordi

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $800

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Stephen Modi

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Peter Mourra

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Angelita Matte

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Brian Hatton

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Emmanuel Mani

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $75

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Annette Williams

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Ryan Barber

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Rodney Howarth

Local Court prosecution for failing to comply with Order 21 (Health and Safety of Land)

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $850

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Steven White

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded.

Managed by inhouse Counsel

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AMOUNTS INCURRED IN RELATION TO LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CONTINUED

CASE

MATTER

STATUS

OUTCOME

COSTS

Liverpool City Council v Belgravia

Local Court civil claim for unpaid tax invoices

Finalised

Belgravia paid debt in full.

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Karun Handa

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Edward Morris

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

CASE

MATTER

STATUS

OUTCOME

COSTS

Liverpool City Council v Erinell Makopa

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $100

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Kristina Miodragovic

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $104 plus costs

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Farah Georges v Liverpool City Council

Class 1 appeal against deemed refusal of DA1133/2010/A

Finalised

Consent granted under section 34 agreement Costs awarded

$16,453

Liverpool City Council v Ajay Varshney

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Matter withdrawn

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Bellfield Group v Liverpool City Council

Class 1 appeal against orders issued by Council

Finalised

By agreement, Council consented to the DA by way of deferred commencement

$10,706

Liverpool City Council v Souzane Hijazi

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $750

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Larib Quareshi

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $104

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Local Court Prosecution for failing to comply with an order

Finalised

Matter withdrawn

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Arturo Guijar

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $200

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Owners of Strata Plan 58668 Van Khanh Nguyen v Liverpool City Council

Appeal against an order issued by Council.

Finalised

Applicant discontinued the matter

Managed by inhouse Counsel Disbursements of $1,870 incurred

Liverpool City Council v Fresh Fruit Market and Groceries Pty Ltd

Local Court prosecution for failing to comply with conditions of approval

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $250

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Kevin Lam

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $100

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Shameem Buksh

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $250

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v George Arthur Colin Daws

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $173

Managed by inhouse Counsel Managed by inhouse Counsel Disbursements of $18,944 incurred.

Liverpool City Council v Ahmed Elawaad

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Liverpool City Council v Jaroslaw Novak

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $311

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Alma Ayan

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $50

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Ryan English

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $850

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v George Marendy

Local Court Prosecution for failing to comply with a written direction

Liverpool City Council v Joumana Ezmerli Akkaoui

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Liverpool City Council v Frank Isho

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Liverpool City Council v Kames Clements

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Liverpool City Council v Charles Patrick Mack Nepe Liverpool City Council v Maha Awadallah

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $1,000 plus costs Offence proven Convicted and fined $75

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Offence proven Convicted and fined $100

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Mohamed El Baba

Finalised

Matter withdrawn

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Kreidie

Class 4 application by Council seeking cessation of use of the premises as a truck depot

Finalised

Consent orders made requiring cessation of use on conditions

Finalised

Offence proven Convicted and fined $360 plus costs

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v Emmanuel Matti Gorgees

Local Court prosecution for traffic infringement

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Finalised

Offence proven No conviction recorded

Managed by inhouse Counsel

Liverpool City Council v United Services Union

Defend application for Award – 4 day working week

Finalised

Award application by USU dismissed Relevant child care staff confirmed as Award employees.

$102,043

Finalised

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COMMUNITY DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP This information is provided in accord with clause 217(1)(a5) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. In 2014-15, $381,819 was provided to community groups, organisation and individuals in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993. The recipients and funding received by each are detailed in the following table.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

AMOUNT

Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club

$25,000

Australian Turf Club

$20,000

Desi Media Group

$15,000

Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Australia

$11,400

Friends of India Australia.

$8,000

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

$7,609

NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club

$7,500

Sanatan Satsang Sabha of NSW

$7,500

Combined Churches of Liverpool

$5,500

Liverpool Christians Community Celebrations

$5,500

COMMUNITY DONATIONS

AMOUNT

Cancer Council of NSW

$5,000

Inspire Community Services

$16,500

Igbo Community Australia

$5,000

La'u Samoa Council

$5,000

Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research

$5,000

Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections

$6,875

ISKA - International Sports Karate Association

$5,000

Ted Noffs Foundations

$5,000

La'u Samoa Council

$5,000

The Junction Work

$5,000

Luddenham AH & I Society

$5,000

The Salvation Army

$5,000

NSW Business Chamber

$5,000

Treehouse Theatre

$5,000

Sanatan Satsang Sabba of NSW

$5,000

Urban Theatre Project

$5,000

Share Care

$11,000

Wheels Towards Independence

$5,000

South West Sydney Legal Centre

$10,000

SLOOSH KidsCare

$4,995

Southern District Soccer Football Association

$10,000

Dictionary of Sydney

$4,950

Vedic Festival

$4,545

Miller and FACT

$4,826

Future Achievement Australia Foundation

$4,000

City of Liverpool Meals On Wheels

$3,750

Bula Hibiscus Festival

$3,000

Miller Art and FACT

$3,710

Desi Media Group

$3,000

The Indian Senior Citizens Society

$3,300

International Development Organisation

$3,000

Guntawang Aboriginal Services

$3,000

Lions club of Wattle Grove

$3,000

Liverpool Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Centre

$3,000

South West Sydney Local Health District

$3,000

Anowah Community

$2,500

YMCA

$3,000

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

$2,100

Holi Melshree Sanatan Dharm

$2,727

Autism Advisory and Support Service

$1,200

Pakistan Multicultural Services of Australia

$2,727

Karitane Liverpool parenting Centre

$1,000

Friends of Fiji Incorporated

$2,500

Total

$96,706

Platinum Pages

$2,500

Precedent Productions

$2,500

Thomas Hassall Anglican College Parents and Friends Association

$2,500

MS Limited

$2,000

2014 Combined Rotary Clubs of Liverpool Police of the Year

$1,000

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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

AMOUNT

A Red Letter Day

$1,000

Hoxton Park Public School P&C

$1,000

Hinchinbrook Public School P&C

$599

Wattle Grove Public School P&C

$500

NSW Business Chamber

$205

Total

$239,813

DONATIONS TO SPORTING ORGANISATIONS

AMOUNT

Kemps Creek United Soccer Club

$5,000

Liverpool City Robins Football Club

$5,000

NSW Remote Control Racing Car Club

$4,500

Moorebank Rugby League Club

$2,000

Casula Lakers Baseball Club

$3,625

Liverpool Olympic Sports and Social Club

$3,200

Liverpool City Archers

$3,500

Moorebank Baseball Softball Club

$3,175

Total

$30,000

PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS (This information is provided in accord with 217(1)( a7-a8) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005) Council staff and Councillors were involved in a number of external committee that deal with issues that impact Liverpool. Councillor representation on external committees is as follows:

EXTERNAL COMMITTEE/AFFILIATED BOARDS

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

Floodplain Management Association

Councillor Peter Harle

Georges River Combined Councils Committee

Councillor Peter Harle Councillor Peter Ristevski

Joint Regional Planning Panel

Councillor Gus Balloot Councillor Tony Hadchiti Councillor Mazhar Hadid Councillor Peter Harle

Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre Management Committee

Councillor Gus Balloot Councillor Ali Karnib Councillor Peter Ristevski

Liverpool Traffic Committee

Mayor Ned Mannoun Councillor Tony Hadchiti

Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee

Councillor Peter Harle

Macarthur Bushfire Liaison Committee

Councillor Peter Harle

SPORTS DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS

AMOUNT

Total

$12,800

YOUTH DONATIONS

AMOUNT

Macarthur/Liverpool Community Relations Commission Regional Advisory Council

Councillor Mazhar Hadid

Total

$1,500

NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association

Councillor Tony Hadchiti

South West Academy of Sport

Councillor Peter Ristevski

SCHOOL DONATION GRANT

AMOUNT Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils

Councillor Gus Balloot Councillor Tony Hadchiti Councillor Sabrina Mamone

Westpool

Mayor Ned Mannoun (or delegate)

Al Amanah College Ashcroft High Cecil Hills High Green Valley High

During 2014-15, Council was engaged in resource sharing with a number of organisations including other councils and state government bodies as follows:

James Busby High Lawrence Hargraves High

•

Be Sharp Be Safe Community Sharps Management

Liverpool Boys High

•

Chemical Cleanout

Lurnea High

•

Georges River Combined Councils Committee

Miller Technology High

•

Liverpool Local Emergency Management Committee

William Carey Christian

•

Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee

•

Western Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping Squad.

Total

$1,000

DONATIONS ANNUAL TOTAL FOR 2014-15

$381,819

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE

This information is provided in accord with clause 217(1)(a9) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

This information is published under clause 217(1)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

Work is currently underway on a range of people and workplace strategies to support continued development of people capability and capacity to respond to evolving and changing business and workplace priorities. This program of work, focussing on people and the workplace, aims to create a sustained ability for Council to attract, engage, induct, recognise and retain talented people, encouraging diversity in the workplace as an integral component of strategy development. Council reviewed the documentation designed to communicate and raise awareness of our values and practices to our employees including: •

The Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan 2014 to 2019

•

Our People, Our Workforce, Our Future: Liverpool City Council’s Workforce Management Plan

•

Developing Our People Program

•

Dignity and Respect Policy

•

Achievement Planning and Development Strategy.

Our Diversity and Cultural Intelligence workshops are available to all employees providing an opportunity to fully explore the full range of diversity issues through an immersive program involving actors from the Playback Theatre. This program seeks to encourage awareness and development of cultural intelligence of the participants. In addition we ensure all new employees are knowledgeable about their rights and responsibilities in relation to Equal Employment and Bullying and Harassment legislation by providing training as part of our Induction Program. Council continues to support the development of all employees through the Study Assistance Program which had a total of 53 beneficiaries during the financial year. This supports a number of traineeship and apprenticeship positions with 28 that are particularly aimed at encouraging young people into the workplace.

SENIOR STAFF REMUNERATION This information is provided in accord with clause 217(1)(b)(c) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

PROJECTS PARTLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE

FUNDING FROM STORMWATER CHARGE

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

Flood Mitigation

$190,224

Drainage Improvement works at Bird Avenue Lurnea

$101,647

Completed

Restoration and Renewal of Detention Basin 6, Hoxton Park (Geo-Technical Investigation & Design only)

$57,277

Completed

CBD Trunk Drainage works from Elizabeth Street, George Street to College Street (Design Only)

$31,300

Completed

Stormwater Quality

$108,263

$202,827

3 new Gross Pollutant Traps at Stanwell Crescent, Ashcroft

$108,263

$202,827

Drainage Enhanced Maintenance

$276,061

Stormwater Pipe Inspection, Assessment & Ancillary Works

$167,617

Completed

Programed Drainage Maintenance

$108,444

Completed

Erosion Protection Works

$125,299

$149,012

Jacqui Osmond Outlet Protection

$26,006

$49,719

50% Completed

McMillan Park, Chipping Norton - Outlet Protection

$47,613

Completed

Elouera Bushland Reserve, Cartwright- Bank Erosion Protection Works

$40,707

Completed

Leacock Park, Casula - Outlet Protection

$10,973

Completed

Stormwater Pipe Restoration and Renewal

$564,299

Stormwater Pipe Relining

$336,849

Completed

Stormwater Pipe Structural Patches

$227,450

Completed

Grand Total

$1,264,146

$1,382,423

STATUS AS AT 30 JUNE 2015

Completed

As at 30 June 2015 the total remuneration for the Chief Executive Officer’s and all current Senior Staff, including salary, bonus payments, superannuation and motor vehicle is detailed below: POSITION

REMUNERATION LESS FBT (GROSS+SUPER+CAR)

AMOUNT

Chief Executive Officer

$425,000

Nil

Senior Staff Remuneration

$1,709,142

$54,181

The total remuneration for all senior staff under Council’s previous organisational structure in 2014-15 was $2,492,980.

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RATES AND CHARGES WRITTEN OFF DURING THE YEAR

VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENTS This information is published under section 93G(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

This information is provided in accord with clause 217(1) (b) and (c) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. Council has made no provision for impairment of Rates and Annual Charges. Any unpaid debts represent a charge against the rateable property and are recoverable when the property is next sold.

COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT This information is published under clause 217(1)(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2005 and Guidelines on the Exercise of Functions under the Companion Animals Act. Activities relating to enforcing and ensuring compliance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and Regulation 2008 for this year include: Council spent $564,258 on animal management and generated $164,173 from the services offered. Renbury Farm, Council’s pound facility, took care of 1,187 cats and 1,333 dogs. There was a 23% decline in dog attacks this year with 40 dog attacks being reported compared to 52 last year. A micro-chipping event was held on 25 September 2014, 47 companion animals were micro-chipped and educational show bags provided to their owners as part of Council’s obligation to deliver companion animal community education programs.

VPA ASSOCIATED APPLICATION DETAILS

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

STATUS

Georges Fair Estate Lot 2127 DP 11452258 Georges Fair

Provision of necessary roads and public open space for estate.

Conditions of agreement have been complied with to date.

Former Hoxton Park airport Lot 22 DP 1042996, Cowpasture Road

Embellishment and dedication of Hinchinbrook Creek, construction of drainage detention basin, road bridge, bike and pedestrian path and signalised intersection at Cowpasture Road.

Majority of infrastructure works were completed and de-registration of agreement is underway.

Defence Housing Australia Lot 7 Sirius Road, Voyager Point

Embellishment and dedication of land adjacent to Williams Creek.

Land dedication and embellishments are under construction.

Mirvac Homes (NSW) and Landcom Lot 11 DP 1139171 Elizabeth Hills

Embellishment and dedication of Hinchinbrook Creek foreshore and drainage land, provision of public recreation facilities and public open space for the estate.

Construction works are underway.

New Brighton Golf Course 180 Nuwarra Road, Moorebank

Construct shared pedestrian and cycleways, dedicate Georges River foreshore and other land and rehabilitate existing vegetated areas.

Works have commenced.

Strategies which seek alternatives to reduce the rate of euthanasia were investigated in partnership with the authorised impounding facility. Last year 233 dogs and 497 cats were released to organisations for re-homing. Council has removed more than 41 feral cats with the assistance of residents.

PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES

Council has three off-leash areas:

This information is provided in accord with section 31 of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1995

•

Lieutenant Cantello Reserve at Stewart Drive, Hammondville

•

Hoxton Park Reserve at Wilson Drive, Hinchinbrook

•

McCleod Park, Braidwood Drive, Prestons.

Council does not tolerate corrupt conduct, maladministration or serious and substantial waste of public money, government information contravention or local government pecuniary interest contravention.

receiving a pension.

Council’s Ethical Governance: Internal Reporting (Public Interest Disclosures) Policy provides an internal system for the reporting of disclosures of corrupt conduct, maladministration or serious and substantial waste of public

Strategies in place to promote and assist the de-sexing of dogs and cats include subsidies promoted through Council’s website and local papers. Council provided five de-sexing subsidies for residents

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money, government information contravention and local government pecuniary interest contravention by Liverpool City Council, members of Council staff and Councillors. There was one public interest disclosure this year which was finalised in accord with the Public Interests Disclosures Act 1995.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

ENVIRONMENT LEVY WORKS

The Code of Conduct assists Councillors, Council staff, members of Council committees and Council contractors to:

On 3 July 2007, Council received approval for a permanent environment levy from the then Department of Local Government. The environment levy is an ad valorem charge per rateable property and is approximately $20 per property per annum. The funds allow Council to undertake projects, programs and

•

Understand the standards of conduct that are expected of them

•

Fulfil their statutory duty to act honestly and to exercise a reasonable degree of care and diligence

•

Act in a way that enhances public confidence in the

integrity of local government. •

There were no Code of Conduct complaints made during 2014-15.

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT LEVY

This is information is provided in accord with Section 125(1) of the Government Information (Public Access Act 2009)

Of the 33 formal access applications, two were refused. Applications for information are only refused if the application does not comply with the requirements of GIPA, or if there is an overriding public interest against

DETAILS

AMOUNT

Environment Levy

$1,507,618

Interest Environment Levy

$109,221

Summary of Expenditure

$1,124,315

TOTAL INCOME

$1,616,839

disclosure. EXPENDITURE: EDUCATION, CONSULTANTS & COORDINATION

PROACTIVE RELEASE OF INFORMATION

During the year, Council proactively released information on its website, including Council Meeting Agendas, Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings, Policies and Plans, Development Applications lodged and register of delegations and contracts register. As Council increases the amount of information it proactively releases, the number of applications processed has been declining:

NUMBER OF GIPA APPLICATIONS

$344,232

Salaries of Environment Restoration Plan Coordinator, Project Officer, Volunteer Supervisor and Site Inspector Consultant costs

Community Support

$11,521

Provision of support for Environment Advisory Committee and environment group meetings and activities Provision of training for Environment Volunteers

George's River Riverkeeper Program

$45,454

Contribution to delivery of George’s River Riverkeeper Program, which undertakes creek cleaning projects at various locations around Liverpool

Educational Material and Programs

$17,147

Development and delivery of educational material and programs including: Major environment restoration projects Sustainability Blitz workshop series Quarterly environment activity flyers Development and distribution of Council’s quarterly environment newsletter Sustaining Liverpool Tree planting activities and environment events

TOTAL SPEND ON ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION

$418,354

Administration Costs (includes salaries)

1000

800

600 Number

Council’s Environment Restoration Plan provides the framework for delivery of key projects which are funded through the environment levy.

The following table provides details of all projects funded through the levy in 2014-15

ACCESS TO COUNCIL INFORMATION Council facilitates public access to information in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA). During 2014-15, Council processed 744 informal requests for information, 33 formal requests for information and 65 requests for information from government agencies.

initiatives which address environmental sustainability in Liverpool.

400 77.5

74.1

200

47.1

Informal Formal

0 2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

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EXPENDITURE: MAINTENANCE, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Plants

$25,725

ON-GROUND CONTRACTED WORKS Locally native plants for tree planting activities, tree giveaways, environment group activities, schools programs, grant projects, bush regeneration maintenance activities and Sustainability Blitz workshops

Mulch and site preparation

$16,614

Site preparation and provision of mulch for programs and activities

Site Maintenance

$15,478

Site maintenance works on completed major bush regeneration project sites.

Bush Regeneration Maintenance

Equipment and Tools

TOTAL SPEND ON MAINTENANCE, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

$246,717

4 full-time staff to undertake maintenance of bush regeneration sites

$1,322

Delivery of annual tree planting calendar, environment group activities, environment events including National Tree Day, bush regeneration maintenance and Sustainability Blitz workshops

$305,856

EXPENDITURE: MAINTENANCE, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Plants

$25,725

Mulch and site preparation

$16,614

Site preparation and provision of mulch for programs and activities

Site Maintenance

$15,478

Site maintenance works on completed major bush regeneration project sites.

Bush Regeneration Maintenance

$246,717

4 full-time staff to undertake maintenance of bush regeneration sites

$1,322

Delivery of annual tree planting calendar, environment group activities, environment events including National Tree Day, bush regeneration maintenance and Sustainability Blitz workshops

Equipment and Tools

TOTAL SPEND ON MAINTENANCE, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Bushland and riparian restoration works for the environment restoration project which includes weeding, locally native tree planting and litter removal

Locally native plants for tree planting activities, tree giveaways, environment group activities, schools programs, grant projects, bush regeneration maintenance activities and Sustainability Blitz workshops

$16,711

Maxwells Creek Riparian Restoration Project – Area 3 (commenced March 2014, capital works completed)

$28,874

Haigh Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced March 2014, capital works completed)

$39,945

Ernie Smith Reserve Riparian Restoration Project – Area 4 (commenced March 2014, capital works completed)

$12,354

Lot 10 Heathcote Road Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced December 2013, capital works completed)

$8,132

The River Walk Riparian Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced November 2013, capital works completed)

$20,986

Tepper Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced October 2013, capital works completed)

$21,209

Murragan Park Bushland Restoration Project – Area 3 (commenced April 2014, capital works completed)

$34,026

Rossini Drive Riparian Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced July 2014, capital works completed)

$12,228

Nelson Phillis Park Bushland Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced August 2013, capital works completed)

$8,669

Lehmanns Oval Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced August 2013, capital works completed)

$13,117

Miller Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced June 2013, project completed)

$29,767

Hoxton Park Reserve Bushland Restoration Project – Area 3 (commenced December 2013, capital works completed)

$6,757

Cabrogal Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced February 2013, project completed)

$7,016

Mannix Park Bushland Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced May 2013, project completed)

$7,062

Blamfield Oval Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced December 2012, project completed)

$4,925

The River Walk Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced November 2014, primary works in progress)

$25,767

Dunumbral Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced July 2014, capital works completed)

$2,071

Fassifern Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 3 (commenced April 2015, primary works in progress)

$305,856

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SPECIAL RATE VARIATION (SRV)

ON-GROUND CONTRACTED WORKS

Bushland and riparian restoration works for the environment restoration project which includes weeding, locally native tree planting and litter removal

$5,741

Tepper Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced May 2015, primary works in progress)

$55,415

Throsby Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 1 (commenced August 2014, capital works completed)

$18,285

Nelson Phillis Park Bushland Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced September 2014, capital works completed)

$11,748

Riverside Park Riparian Restoration Project – Area 2 (commenced September 2014, capital works completed)

$9,300

Lieutenant Cantello Reserve Riparian Restoration Project – Area 4 (commenced March 2015, primary works in progress)

TOTAL SPEND ON ON-GROUND CONTRACTED WORKS

$400,105

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

$1,124,315

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) Council is required to comply with a range of legislation including the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011. Council holds a NSW Workers Compensation Self Insurers License which it has held since 1984. WorkCover audits Council on a three year cycle for both its WHS System and Claims Management System in accordance with the National Self-Insurer OHS Audit Tool-Version 3. The ongoing WHS Management Plan which is reviewed annually includes various targets and objectives that are relevant to reducing workplace injuries, identifying hazards and the enhancing Council’s existing inspection and audit schedule. Targets and objectives have been

formulated to ensure that Council provides a safe working environment for its staff and encourages a proactive approach to safety. Twenty-eight workers compensation claims were lodged in the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015. Council has an active WHS Committee which meets monthly to discuss issues, review changes to process and procedures and oversee implementation of the WHS Management Plan and System.

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Council introduced a SRV of 9% commencing 1 July 2009. The purpose of this variation was to allow Council to increase its maintenance budget by $0.6 million and capital works by approximately $5 million annually to undertake more enhanced maintenance and fund much needed infrastructure works.

of the existing 9% SRV. As a result, Council resolved to submit an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a special rates increase of 9.7% in addition to the 2.3% standard rate peg. IPART subsequently approved Council’s application for the SRV to continue on a permanent basis.

Council commenced community consultation on the possible extension of the SRV in October 2013. More than 3,500 responses to a survey were received, with the majority of respondents supporting continuation

The additional works funded by the special rate variation during 2014-15 are listed in the table below.

PROJECTS PARTLY OR FULLY FUNDED BY SPECIAL RATE VARIATION

FUNDING FROM SRV

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

Buildings

$1,013,000

$989,989

Sports Amenity Building Upgrade Program

$317,685

$324,066

Davy Robinson Stage 2 Pontoon Construction

$260,000

$263,633

Community Centre Rehabilitation Program

$100,000

$96,249

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Upgrades

$75,000

$78,491

Child Care Centre Rehabilitation / Renovation

$63,000

$67,499

Implementation of Disability Action Plan

$57,000

$58,640

Protection & Security to Councils Remote Assets Program

$50,000

$40,882

Heritage Conservation Program

$48,000

$19,105

Water & Energy Conservation Delivery Program

$42,315

$41,424

Open Space

$1,266,000

$1,195,087

Playground Replacement Program

$390,000

$389,933

All Access (Disability) Playground - Gough Park

$300,000

$299,992

Pioneers' Park Monument Replacement Program

$138,000

$137,989

Sports Courts / Facilities

$110,000

$109,979

Key Suburb Park Program - Harris Creek Reserve Upgrade

$85,000

$84,966

Floodlighting Staged Upgrade Program - South Park

$70,000

Implementation of Disability Action Plan (DAP) - Parks

$53,000

$52,463

Paving & Landscape Restoration

$50,000

$49,952

Floodlighting Staged Upgrade Program - Childs Park League Oval

$35,000

$34,991

Local Park Upgrade - Lady Woodward Park

$35,000

$34,823

Roads, Bridges and Footpaths

$3,287,197

$3,354,323

Wilson Road, Hinchinbrook - Hoxton Park to Topnot

$928,700

$942,545

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PROJECTS PARTLY OR FULLY FUNDED BY SPECIAL RATE VARIATION

FUNDING FROM SRV

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

Pavement Stabilisation & Strengthening

$473,000

$478,328

Whitford Road, Hinchinbrook - Robin to Godwit

$367,361

$358,326

Flowerdale Road, Liverpool - Memorial to Moore

$203,975

$222,019

Bus Stops

$133,750

$133,753

Haddon Rig Place, Miller - Merino to East End

$104,872

$105,988

Maxwells Avenue, Sadleir - Cartwright to Sadleir

$97,000

$97,424

Kerb & Gutter Replacement

$80,175

Devonshire Road, Rossmore - King to Twelfth (Stage 2)

$79,730

Longstaff Avenue, Chipping Norton - Franklin To Holly Avenue

$70,350

$61,138

Bridge Rehabilitation & Renewal

$69,800

$82,283

Woolnough Place, Cartwright - Hoxton Park to End

$66,938

$80,155

Braidwood Drive, Prestons - Fortunato to Bugong

$65,000

$68,246

Footpath & Cycleways Restoration - General

$58,650

$92,010

Traffic Facilities - New Works

$56,700

$32,711

Cycleway - Jedda Road, Prestons - Joadja Road To Hill Road

$52,000

$53,240

Reserve Road, Casula - Kurrajong to De-Meyrick

$48,510

$44,373

Carpark - Renewal & Replacement

$47,250

$49,398

Fassifern Place, Cartwright - Willan to North End

$45,631

$46,066

Traffic Facilities - Renewal Program

$41,078

Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan

PROGRAM OF SRV INCOME AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE COMPARED WITH PROJECTIONS Program of SRV income and capital expenditure compared with projections A condition of the approval of the SRV was that Council include in the annual report a comparison of the actual program of expenditure against projections provide to IPART.

INCOME 2014-15 ACTUAL

2014-15 PROJECTED

Special variation income above rate peg

$7,419,000

$55,763

Funding for increased operating expenditures

$694,000

$31,405

$22,652

Funding for capital expenditure

$6,725,00

Safety BaFrrier - Bridge Approaches

$30,000

$30,146

Safety Barrier Renewal Program

$30,000

$20,765

Dorset Place, Miller - Shropshire to North End

$29,931

$31,806

Gerroa Place, Prestons - Greenwell to end of Bowl

$27,891

$35,373

TYPE OF INFRASTRUCTURE

2014-15 ACTUAL

2014-15 PROJECTED

Bus Shelters - Renewal & Replacement

$21,000

$22,918

Buildings

$823,000

Spicer Avenue, Hammondville -Judd To Morley

$16,250

$17,265

Drainage

$1,215,680

Crawford Serviceway - Moore to Railway Street

$10,250

$9,730

Open space

$1,399,389

Drainage and Flood Plain

$1,215,680

$1,271,260

Roads and Bridges

$3,287,197

CBD Trunk Drainage - Elizabeth Street, George Street to College Street

$795,000

$761,445

Total SRV infrastructure spending

$6,725,266

Brickmakers Creek Flood Mitigation - Amalfi Park Detention Basin

$381,700

$471,059

Stormwater Pipe Relining

$38,980

$38,756

GRAND TOTAL

$6,781,877

$6,810,658

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COUNCIL CONTACTS Liverpool City Council, Ground Floor, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool Phone: 1300 36 2170 or 9821 9222 National Relay Service: 133 677 (for hearing and speech impaired callers) E-mail: lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au Post: P.O. Box 7064, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871 Web: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au If you need this information translated call the interpreter service on 131 450 and ask them to call Council on 1300 36 2170

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