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Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 16 February 2009 9.1.4 ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS - COUNTRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND File No: AL/3/10 Attachment(s) Nil Responsible Officer: Simon Kot Executive Manager Community Services Author Name: Simon Kot Executive Manager Community Services Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To consider projects for submission to the 2008/2009 Royalties for Regions – Country Local Government Fund Background The Royalties for Regions initiative of the State Government will be delivered via three funding programs including the Country Local Government Fund; the Regional Infrastructure and Headworks Fund; and the Regional Community Services Fund The Country Local Government Fund (CLGF) was launched in December 2008. Under the CLGF, an allocation of $1,570,171 was made to the Shire of Roebourne for 2008/2009. The CLGF has been established to; Improve the financial sustainability of regional local governments in WA through improved asset management; and Address infrastructure backlogs and support capacity building. Under the CLGF the first years allocation will be made directly to local governments with future allocations to be made through regional organisations of local governments. eg Pilbara Regional Council. As part of the CLGF, the Shire will receive two payments, the first upon nomination of project and no later than March 2009, the second after demonstrating initial expenditure, completing the relevant interim report form and no later than June 2009. A final report is due 30 th November, with future funding based on receipt of reports. The Shire of Roebourne is required to now nominate its project (s) for consideration to the CLGF. Nominations are due to the Department of Local Government and regional Development by the end of February. Issues Cr Lally has nominated the purchase of the Karratha Cinema Complex for consideration. Refer to further report in this agenda. Page 62
Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 16 February 2009 Subject to the outcome of that report, Council may wish to consider additional projects that are achievable and meet the CLGF criteria. One such project that is already included in Councils Budget of significance that meets the CLGF criteria is the construction of staff housing. With tenders having been called, it is probable that additional funds may be required for this project. Staff housing is a key issue facing Shire of Roebourne in its ability to attract and retain staff. Options Council has the following options available: That Council nominate the __________________________ project to the Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund for 2008 – 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 Dependant on the project that is nominated, Council may be required to endorse a budget amendment. Conclusion Nil Voting Requirements Simple. RECOMMENDATION That Council nominate the __________________________ project to the Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund for 2008 – 2009. Page 63
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