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Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 19 October 2009 The prime recourse for staff is to refuse service, which happens frequently and is recorded within the TTI log book. There is now an opportunity for Council to call for expressions of interest and a subsequent tender, for the provision of security services within the Karratha Airport terminal to ensure we are properly meeting our responsibilities as a license holder. This service could also cover the front of house parking control during peak periods, providing relief to the Ranger Services team. The recent community survey highlighted the need for Council to be pro-active in dealing with littering and antisocial behaviour, and the establishment of a security service at the Karratha Airport would assist in this regard. However, this expense does not form a part of the 2009/10 budget. Due to significant increased revenues being generated across the airport budget, it is felt that provision of a security service could be easily sustained, based on significant increases in passenger numbers, and new operations. Passenger numbers are forecast to increase from 497,000 in the 2008/09 financial year to approximately 600,000 in the current 2009/10 financial year. In addition the impact of additional services supporting the expansion of Barrow Island are anticipated to significantly increase the revenue base of the operations of Karratha Airport. For example the recently commenced daily jet service to Barrow Island represents an additional revenue of approximately $1 million based solely on landing fees. The proposed Stallion Aviation freight service represents an additional $1.5 million over a 12 month period. A budget amendment will be required. Indicative cost estimates have been obtained from a local security provider and an annual allocation of $400,000 would be required to provide 2 x security officers on the following schedule: Monday – Friday 1200-1900 Saturday 1200-1700 Sunday 1200-1900 It should be noted that exact costings can‘t be determined until a tender process has been finalised. Calling for Expressions of Interest first will allow the gauging of suitable companies that may be interested in the provision of such a service and what those companies can offer. It will be important to engage a company with suitably qualified staff that can be pro-active in dealing with security related matters as they arise. Once a budget amendment has been approved, an interim service could be put in place, as the Expressions of Interest/Tender process is likely to take 3 months. Options Council has the following options available: 1. Call Expressions of Interest for the provision of security services at Karratha Airport. 2. Not call Expressions of Interest for the provision of security services at Karratha Airport. Page 72
Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 19 October 2009 Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter. Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications A budget amendment resolved by Absolute Majority will be required. Conclusion The growing nature of the Karratha Airport and the busy operation of the Council operated Tien Tsin Inne has been a significant income earner for the Shire of Roebourne. A risk has been identified in the fact that there is currently limited assistance for Council staff in dealing with antisocial behaviour in the bar or front of terminal. It is felt that the proposed implementation of a security service will assist in reduction of this risk, and the protection of staff and patrons. Voting Requirements Absolute. RECOMMENDATION That Council : (1) Approve the calling of Expressions of Interest for the provision of security services at the Karratha Airport Terminal/Tien Tsin Inne. (2) Approve a budget allocation of $400,000 to the Airport Security account G/L 460200 for the 2009/10 Financial Year. (3) Approve the installation of an interim security service to allow EOI and tender process to be carried out. Page 73
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