Annual Report 2004-2005 - City of Vincent

C ORPORATE S ERVICES
Arts
The Wetlands Interpretive Project has progressed with a writer
and designer commissioned for the signage in the final stages of
design. The third major interpretive artwork, which will be located
in Hyde Park, has been commissioned from artist Judith Forrest.
The artist has completed the initial research and design, with the
resulting work going out to public consultation. A report indicating
public approval was supported by Council. Further approval was
obtained from The Heritage Council of Western Australia which
allowed the project to progress to the fabrication stage. Installation
is expected in late 2005.
The 2004 Art Award took place in October 2004. The Town
received a record number of entries (approximately 400.) With
display room for only 250, the Curator preselected the work
for show, as outlined in the conditions of entry, although
understandably disappointing a number of those not selected,
the result was a high quality exhibition that was well received,
with the sale of 20 works.
Community Arts
The Town of Vincent, in collaboration with the Film and Television
Institute, launched the Town of Vincent Film Project in June. The
project involves commissioning a series of short films to be filmed
in and around the Town of Vincent. The films are to be completed
in December 2005 and screened in early January 2006.
Town of Vincent Visual Arts Scholarships for 2005 were awarded
to Gemma Vasoli of Aranmore Catholic College with James McKay
and Jack Hobbs as joint recipients from Perth Modern School.
As part of the Local Government Association’s Banners in the
Terrace Project, the Town of Vincent commissioned artist Garry
Pumfrey to collaborate with four year 10 students from Perth
Modern School to produce a banner. The work was completed in
July and will be displayed in St. Georges Terrace in August 2005.
Artwork for six Percent for Art Scheme projects were approved
in 2004-2005.
The 2004-2005 Visions of Vincent Photographic Award was
celebrated at the exhibition opening, which was held in conjunction
with the Town’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony. There were
193 photographs on display, with a record number of photographs
by children (6-18 years). Thirteen prizes were awarded to winners.
Hall/Reserve Bookings
There were 2537 bookings received and processed for the seven
available Council halls in the 2004-2005 financial year, resulting in
more than 6840 hours of actual use. Council halls were utilised by
15,003 casual users and 66,830 regular users. The total revenue
for the year generated by hall bookings was $79,757, which was
an increase from the previous year.
During the year under review, 193,442 people used the 17
reserves that are available for hire. The total revenue generated
by the hire of reserves during the financial year was $9,375.
Leederville Gardens Retirement Village
Full-time management of Leederville Gardens Retirement Estate by
the Town commenced in the previous financial year and since this
time there have been many new initiatives implemented. These
include amending the existing constitution, implementation of fire
safety procedures and implementation of a risk management plan.
Universal Access
The Town is committed to ensuring that the outcomes of the
Town’s Disabilities Services Plan (as required under the Disability
Services Act 1993) are met and additionally provide services that
extend beyond these requirements. Consultation began in 2004
with residents and staff to formulate a new Disability Access and
Inclusion Plan for 2006-2011.
The Access Audit Review was adopted by council in March 2005
and work continues in collaboration with the Property Maintenance
section to assist in making the Town’s properties increasingly
accessible.
The Vincent Improved Access Awards received its greatest number
of nominations in 2004. Eleven awards in total were handed out
and the overall winner was Amputees in Action.
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