A G E N D A · Ranger Services BACKGROUND Columbia Parkway in Piara Waters runs north south within the Newhaven Estate and is 6.0m wide with kerbing along both sides. ... & Recycling

CITY OF ARMADALE

A G E N D A

OF TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, 7 ORCHARD AVENUE, ARMADALE ON MONDAY, 11 JULY 2011, AT 7.00 PM.

A meal will be served at 6.15pm.

PRESENT: APOLOGIES: OBSERVERS: IN ATTENDANCE: PUBLIC:

TECHNICAL SERVICES 2 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE

DISCLAIMER

The Disclaimer for protecting Councillors and staff from liability of information and advice given at Committee meetings to be read by the Chairman. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

QUESTION TIME

DEPUTATION

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

RESOLVED

Minutes of the Technical Services Committee Meeting held on 13 June 2011, be confirmed. MOVED Cr MOTION CARRIED ( )

ITEMS REFERRED FROM INFORMATION BULLETIN – ISSUE NO. 11

The following items were included for information in the “Technical Services” section: � Outstanding Matters & Information Items Report on Outstanding Matters – Technical Services Committee ..................................... T-1 � Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Technical Services Works Programme .............................................................................. T-2 � Minutes of Occasional/Advisory Committees Bungendore Park Management Committee April 2011 ................................................... T-11 � Miscellaneous

Vandalism Graffiti Report May 2011 ............................................................................. T-16 Forum of Regional Councils May 2011 ......................................................................... T-18 Identifying and Managing Water Repellency in Turfgrass ............................................. T-19

If any of the items listed above requires clarification or a report for a decision of Council, this item to be raised for discussion at this juncture.

TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

11 JULY 2011

I N D E X

ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

PARKING RESTRICTIONS – COLUMBIA PARKWAY, PIARA WATERS...................4 WASTE SERVICES

PROPOSED LICENCE TO OCCUPY A PORTION OF THE HOPKINSON ROAD LANDFILL & RECYCLING FACILITY – DARLINGS ENVIRONMENTAL.........................................................................................................7

BUDGET

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE DRAFT BUDGET 2010/11.........................12

TECHNICAL SERVICES 4 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Engineering, Design and Development PARKING RESTRICTIONS – COLUMBIA PARKWAY, PIARA WATERS

WARD LAKE

FILE REF

DATE 20 June 2011

REF SA

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER

MED

In Brief: • To improve traffic flow and safety along

Columbia Parkway, between Erade Drive and Chapel Way in Piara Waters, it is proposed to install parking restriction signage along the road and verge.

• Recommendation That Council approve the installation of parking restriction signage along both sides of Columbia Parkway between Erade Drive and Chapel Way as illustrated on drawing 11-46

Tabled Items Nil. Officer Interest Declaration Nil. Strategic Implications 2. Enhanced Natural and Built Environments 2.5.1 Provide a safe and efficient movement network including local and arterial roads and associated infrastructure. Legislation Implications Assessment of legislation indicates that the following are applicable: Local Government Act 1995 – Schedule 9.1, section 2.1 Road Traffic Act 1975 – Section 103 Council Policy/Local Law Implications General assessment of Policy/Local Law indicates that the following are applicable: Local Law relating to Parking Facilities Budget/Financial Implications Estimated cost of works is $5,000. To be funded from Community Safety Account listed under Civil Works – 2011/12 preliminary Capital budget Consultation Ranger Services BACKGROUND Columbia Parkway in Piara Waters runs north south within the Newhaven Estate and is 6.0m wide with kerbing along both sides. The northern end of the road, which intersects with Erade Drive was constructed approximately one year ago with a number of display homes adjacent to it. As a result, there can be a high number of parked vehicles along both sides of the road, in particular on weekends. The road profile also is such that there is a significant crest midway between Highland Rise and Chapel Way, resulting in limited sight lines for on coming traffic in both directions prior to the crest.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 5 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Engineering, Design and Development Due to the crest in the road it can be difficult, even at low speed, to view parked vehicles on either side of the road. This may be acceptable on a wider road, however with only a 6.0m carriageway along this length, through traffic is having difficulties manoeuvring with vehicles parking along the kerb, as well as pedestrians crossing the road to access the display homes. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL Parking prohibition is required to be implemented within the road due to limited sight lines, however it is also recommended that parking on the both verges also be prohibited to prevent damage to quality front lawns and adjacent footpaths. Whilst an option may be to install yellow lines, as has been implemented within the Armadale CBD, it is considered that due to the proposal to restrict parking along both verges as well as the road (which the yellow lines do not signify), that signs be installed in this case. A re-assessment could be carried out once these display homes become private residences to determine whether the signs need to remain along this section of road. It should be noted also that a Road Safety Audit has also been undertaken by an accredited Traffic Engineer for the full length of Columbia Parkway, including the length mentioned above. One of the recommendations outlined in the report supports the prohibition of parking along this length due to limited visibility. Parking options for visitors to these display homes are available elsewhere, with adjacent side roads and visitor parking bays in existence along Highland Rise. CONCLUSION For improved safety for through traffic and those visiting the display homes, it is recommended that parking prohibition in the form of parking signs be implemented along both sides of Columbia Parkway between Erade Drive and Chapel Way as illustrated on attached drawing 11-. RECOMMEND

That Council approve the installation of parking restriction signage along both sides of Columbia Parkway, between Erade Drive and Chapel Way, as illustrated on drawing 11-46

MOVED CR MOTION CARRIED/LOST

TECHNICAL SERVICES 6 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Engineering, Design and Development

TECHNICAL SERVICES 7 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Waste Services PROPOSED LICENCE TO OCCUPY A PORTION OF THE HOPKINSON ROAD

LANDFILL & RECYCLING FACILITY – DARLINGS ENVIRONMENTAL

WARD Lake

FILE REF P6264

DATE 30th June 2011

REF MF

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER

Coordinator Waste Services

In Brief:

� This report seeks Council approval to enter into a twelve (12) month licence to occupy a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility, with Darlings Environmental, (Refer to plan attached) situated at Lots 1, 185, 186 and 1120 Hopkinson Road, Hilbert.

Tabled Items Proposal received from Darlings Environmental. Officer Interest Declaration Nil Strategic Implications 2.10 Best practice integrated waste management

2.10.2 Promote recycling, reuse and minimisation of waste materials to the community and industry.

Legislation Implications Section 3.58 Local Government Act 1995 – Disposing of Property Regulation 30(2) (e) of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 – Dispositions of property to which section 3.58 of Act does not apply. Council Policy/Local Law Implications Council Policy ADM 2 – Property Lease Rentals Budget/Financial Implications $1,000 per annum income + savings in transport costs of approximately $4,500 per annum. Consultation Coordinator Governance and Administration Manager Statutory Planning BACKGROUND The City has been working with Darlings Environmental for several years in relation to the recycling of plastic products received at the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility. Under the current arrangement, the City incurs a cost to transport the recyclable plastic to Darlings Environmental, which is then accepted for processing at no further cost to the City. A proposal has been received from Darlings Environmental, to base their operations on a 400m² portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility. Darlings Environmental are proposing to collect and store recyclable plastic products at the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility before shredding and baling them so they can be sold to overseas markets for recycling. The portion of land proposed for use by Darlings Environmental is a currently unused, grassed area where landfilling has been completed. The proposal includes a 6 month trial period. At the conclusion of the 6 month trial, if both the City and Darlings Environmental consider the arrangement beneficial, it is the intention

TECHNICAL SERVICES 8 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Waste Services that in the remaining 6 months of the licence to occupy the land, Darlings Environmental will remain operating whilst a longer term lease agreement is proposed. DETAILS OF PROPOSAL The licence to occupy a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill and Recycling Facility as depicted overleaf under the following basic terms and conditions: Term: Twelve (12) months Annual Rent: $1,000 per annum plus GST Operating Costs: The occupant to be responsible for all normal operating expenditure

such as electricity and general maintenance. Set-up Costs: The occupant to be responsible for all costs associated with

improving the portion of land to a standard suitable for their needs. This including providing a suitable working surface and fencing the area.

Insurance: Occupant to maintain Public Liability insurance to a minimum of

$10,000,000. The occupant to be responsible for all insurances relating to their own plant, equipment and product used and/or stored at the Landfill & Recycling Facility.

General: The occupant is to operate under general direction of the Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that the occupant complies with relevant existing environmental licenses and approvals and OSH procedures for the Landfill & Recycling Facility. The occupant is to coordinate power usage with Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that the maximum capacity of the site is not exceeded.

COMMENT Analysis In the past the City has had difficulty finding an outlet for recyclable plastics due to unreliable downstream processors and unfavourable economic conditions. An arrangement such as the one proposed, would see a secure, lower cost and more financially viable solution to recycling plastic products received at the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility and preventing them from entering the landfill. By Darlings Environmental relocating their operations from Hamilton Hill to a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility, in addition to rent received, the City stands to make savings of approximately $4,500 per annum by no longer incurring a cost to transport recyclable plastics for processing. Plastic products are currently stockpiled on site prior to being transported for processing and similar plant and equipment to that which would be used by Darlings Environmental, is already used at the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility. It is therefore not

TECHNICAL SERVICES 9 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Waste Services foreseen that allowing processing of plastics at the facility would cause odour or noise concerns. As the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility is currently licensed as a Class II putrescible landfill, the site already holds adequate licences and approvals from the Department of Environment and Conservation to allow Darlings Environmental to relocate their operations to the Facility. Consultation with Development Services indicates that as the activities proposed by Darlings Environmental are within the scope of work already carried out at the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility; and for which approvals have been granted, additional approvals would not be required from the City. Darlings Environmental would be expected to work under general direction from the Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that they fully comply with and meet conditions of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility’s existing environmental licenses, approvals and OSH procedures. In accordance with council policy ADM 2 Property Lease Rentals the rent payable by Commercial enterprises is to be market valuation. The proposed rent of $1,000 per annum exc. GST is based on an appraisal of the land received from O’Neil Real Estate, Kelmscott. It is also purposely proposed that a licence to occupy the land rather than a lease be the form in which the tenancy arrangement is formalised, for the following reasons:

• it is less costly to all parties to implement; and,

• it better suits what is initially intended as a trial arrangement, which if it works well, can then be later considered as a lease proposal.

Options Council has the following options: 1. Enter into the proposed licence to occupy a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill &

Recycling Facility, with Darlings Environmental, in accordance with the basic terms and conditions, outlined in this report.

2. Enter into the proposed licence to occupy a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility, with Darlings Environmental, but vary the basic terms and conditions outlined in this report.

3. Not enter into the proposed licence to occupy a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility with Darlings Environmental.

Option 1 is recommended. CONCLUSION It is therefore recommended that the City enter into a licence to occupy a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility, Hilbert, with Darlings Environmental as outlined above.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 10 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Waste Services

RECOMMEND

That Council: Agrees to enter into a licence to occupy a portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility, Hilbert, with Darlings Environmental under the following basic terms and conditions:

• Premises: A portion of the Hopkinson Road Landfill & Recycling Facility situated at Lots 1, 185, 186 and 1120 Hopkinson Road, Hilbert, as defined in the plans attached to this report;

• Term: Twelve (12) months

• Annual Rent: $1,000 per annum plus GST.

• Operating Costs: The occupant to be responsible for all normal operating expenditure such as electricity and general maintenance.

• Set-up Costs: The occupant to be responsible for all costs associated with improving the portion of land to a standard suitable for their needs. This including providing a suitable working surface and fencing the area.

• Insurance: Occupant to maintain Public Liability insurance to a minimum of $10,000,000. The occupant to be responsible for all insurances relating to their own plant, equipment and product used and/or stored at the Landfill & Recycling Facility.

• General: The occupant is to operate under general direction of the Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that occupant complies with existing relevant environmental licenses and approvals and OSH procedures for the Landfill & Recycling Facility. The occupant is to coordinate power usage with Supervisor Waste Services to ensure that maximum capacity of the site is not exceeded.

. MOVED CR MOTION CARRIED/LOST

TECHNICAL SERVICES 11 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Waste Services

TECHNICAL SERVICES 12 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Budget TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE DRAFT BUDGET 2011/12

WARD All

FILE REF FIN/7

DATE 29 June 2010 REF CB

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER

EMTS

• In Brief:-

• Consideration of the 2011-12 Draft Budget for the Technical Services Directorate, as presented to and amended by Committee, be referred to the City Strategy Committee for consideration.

• Recommend That Council approves and refers to the Special City Strategy Committee Meeting scheduled to be held on 1 August 2011 (the business of that meeting being to make recommendation to Council on the 2011-12 Annual Budget and 2011-2025 Plan for the Future) for consideration and inclusion in Council’s 2011-2012 Annual Budget, the Draft 2011-2012 Technical Services Directorate Budget Report as presented and attached at Attachment A-1 (circulated separately).

Tabled Items Nil Officer Interest Declaration Nil Strategic Implications 4.6 Financial sustainability and accountability for performance

4.6.1 Provide financial services to support cost effective Council operations and service delivery

4.6.2 Actively pursue alternative sources of revenue for Council’s assets and operations

4.6.3 Develop and maintain long term financial planning, management and reporting to ensure resources are provided to deliver services and manage Council’s assets

4.6.4 Investigate opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings across the organisation

Legislation Implications Nil Council Policy / Local Law Implications Nil Budget / Financial Implications 2011-12 Draft Budget as directed by the 15 Year Financial Plan. Consultation This report follows on from the work undertaken at previous MANEX meetings and prior Councillor workshops relating to the City’s Strategic and 15 Year Financial Plans.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 13 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE – Budget DETAILS OF PROPOSAL AND COMMENT Committee is referred to the 2011-12 Draft Budget Reports for the Technical Services Directorate and supporting documentation relating to the responsibilities of this Committee. (Refer to attachment “A-2” – circulated separately).

In addition to the Corporate Budget documents the Technical Services Directorate organises its own documentation of works programmes for provision to the controlling manager. Copies of those programmes relating to Civil Works, Parks and Property are included in this item as they provide some extra management information not included in the financial documents. Refer to Attachment “A-1” of the Agenda (see Summary of Attachments – Green Page) Budget The task of the Committee is to: � Be satisfied that the directions reflected by the range of the services and programs to be

provided in 2011-12 are both warranted and acceptable.

� Evaluate and confirm the reasonableness of the revenue and expenditure estimates as relating to each of the services and programmes proposed for the 2011-12 financial year.

� Consider the list of currently unfunded proposals with a view to determining which, if any,

of these proposals should be recommended to the City Strategy Committee for prioritisation within the Draft Budget.

RECOMMEND

That Council approves and refers the Draft Technical Services Directorate Budget Report as presented and attached at Attachment A-2 to the Special City Strategy Committee Meeting scheduled to be held on 1 August 2011 (the business of that meeting being to make recommendation to Council on the 2011-12 Annual Budget and 2012-2026 Plan for the Future) for consideration and inclusion in Council’s 2011-2012 Annual Budget.

MOVED Cr MOTION CARRIED/LOST

TECHNICAL SERVICES 14 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE LATE ITEMS

COUNCILLORS’ ITEMS

MEETING CLOSED __________PM.

TECHNICAL SERVICES 15 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE

TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

SUMMARY OF “A” ATTACHMENTS

11 JULY 2011

Attachment No.

Subject Page

A-1

Technical Services Draft Budget 2011-12 –

Management Reports

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A-2

Draft Technical Services Directorate Budget Report

2011-2012

Circulated under Separate cover

TECHNICAL SERVICES 16 11 JULY 2011 COMMITTEE Attachment A-2

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Technical Services

Draft Budget 2011-12

Management Reports


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Department

Corporate Services

April 2011

Corporate Services

June 2011 Amended

Technical Services

Requirements

Civil Works $5,908,800 $5,908,800 $5,848,800

Parks $6,223,400 $6,171,400 $5,976,550

Property Services $3,796,400 $3,978,400 $4,463,400

Crossovers $503,600 $503,600 $543,600

Administration $2,489,800 $2,353,736 $2,353,708

Asset Management $253,100 $253,100 $253,100

Engineering Design $724,900 $724,900 $724,900

Infrastructure $354,200 $354,200 $379,300

Subdivisions $97,900 $97,900 $260,942

Support $56,300 $56,300 $56,300

Vehicles / Plant ($351,000) ($351,000) ($351,000)

Waste ($754,000) ($754,000) ($786,000)

Total $19,303,400 $19,297,336 $19,723,600

SUMMARY

Technical Services Draft Budget 2011-12


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IRECTORATE OVERVIEW 2010/11

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE RESOURCES

MAJOR WORKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN IN 2011/12

CIVIL WORKS Capital New • Roadworks – Projects include the upgrade of Turner Place in Kelmscott, upgrade of

Kilburn Lane and extension of Reilly Road, between its current end adjacent to the Carey College and Balannup Road in Forrestdale. This latter project will provide an important link for vehicular movements to the developing areas around this part of Forrestdale, as well as easing congestion on Wright Road adjacent to the school and soon to be opened Bunning’s development.

• Drainage – Significant projects include the completion of the staged Slab Gully

drainage upgrade adjacent to Holden Road and the re-alignment of existing open drains on McNeil Road and adjacent to Lefroy Road. An allocation of approximately $500,000 will fund these works, plus a number of other important drainage projects, which have been listed in the 5 year plan or become necessary due to flooding and or erosion during the previous financial year.

• LATM Works (including Blackspot projects). – Significant projects include the

installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Denny Avenue and Streich Avenue, which has been a congested intersection for some time. Speed cushions (humps) are also proposed for Clifton Street and San Jacinta Road (pending consultation with the community). Council has also attracted Blackspot funding for various other intersections and road lengths throughout the City, which will provide additional lighting and or speed reduction facilities.

• Pathways – A total footpath / cycle path length of a little over 3.5 kilometres is

proposed for 2011/12. This includes footpaths on Bodicoat Drive (full length), Cowan Street (full length) and Cammillo Road, between Railway Avenue and Third Avenue. A number of other footpaths are proposed, with a total budget allocation of approximately $340,000.

• Carry Forwards - In addition there are also a number of significant carry forward

projects from 2010/11, including the duplication of Ranford Road (between Tonkin Highway and Armadale Road), continuation of the upgrade of Nicholson Road, between Harrisdale Drive and Piara Drive and the re-alignment of Railway Avenue and Abbey Road intersections to meet at Armadale Road with new traffic signals. The high number of carry forwards is such that the Capital Budget is significantly reduced for the 2011/12 year only.


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1. Civil Works - Draft Budget DRAFT

BUDGET

Programme/Activity/ Location 2011/12

Year 1

Grants are shown as positive values in this work sheet. 1.008

1.1. CAPITAL NEW1.1.3 Paths

As per Path Const. List $316,900

$316,900

1.1.6 Bike Paths

As per Path Const. List $118,000

Total Expenditure $118,000

1.1.7 Drainage Works

Works as per Drainage List $555,000

Total $555,000

1.1 Summary - Capital New

Sub-total - All Revenues $0

Sub-total - Municipal Funds $989,900

Sub-total - Expenditure $989,900

1.2 CAPITAL UPGRADE1.2. Roadworks

EXPENDITURE

Works as per Road Construction List

LGRF Grant Works $0

Grants Commission Works $908,000

Direct Grant Works $0

Black Spot (SBS) $444,000

Black Spot (NBS) $468,900

Other Road Projects $408,848

Road Works TBA

ARA Strategic Projects $300,000

Total Expenditure $2,529,748

REVENUE


LGRF Grant Works $0

Grants Commission Works $908,000

Direct Grant Works $0

Black Spot (SBS) $296,000

Black Spot (NBS) $468,900


Bus Shelter Scheme See below $0

Works Contributions $0

Private Works Fees $0

Total Revenue $1,722,900

1.1.2 Local Area Traffic Mgt Works (M81)

As per LATM Const. List $100,000

School Parking Facilities $50,000


REVENUE

Department of Education and Training $25,000

Total Revenue $25,000

1.1.4 Disability Access

Pram Ramps $3,000

Disability Access $11,000


1.1.5 PAW

Terrigal Way* * Additional funding of $30,000 to be funded from carry forwards $30,000

Elm Close / Tall Karri Court* * Additional funding of $30,000 to be funded from carry forwards $30,000


1.1.7 Carparks

As per Road Construction list $27,000


1.1.7 Drainage Works

Works as per Drainage List $25,800


1.1.8 Community/Safety Works

Various projects $35,000


1.1.9 Bus Shelters (M81)

New Shelters $45,000

Seats $3,000


1.2 Summary - Capital Upgrade

Sub-total - All Revenues $1,747,900

Sub-total - Municipal Funds $1,141,648

Sub-total - Expenditure $2,889,548


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ROAD SECTION TYPE OF WORK

GRANT

ALLOC.

TOTAL

COST

ActivityBased Budget CivilWorks

Grants are shown as positive values in this work sheet.

LGRF Projects

Blackspot Projects (SBS)

Clifton Street Clifton Street - Brookside Avenue Upgrade Streetlighting $43,333 $65,000

Poad Street Seville Drive to Lake Road Install lane separation lines $23,333 $35,000

Third Avenue Railway Avenue to Trangie Way Install lane separation lines $84,000 $126,000

Lowanna way Challis Road to Braemore Street Upgrade Streetlighting $46,000 $69,000

Anstey street Armadale Road to Ranford Road Install lane separation lines $15,334 $23,000

Railway avenue Denny Avenue to Ranford Road Upgrade Streetlighting $38,000 $57,000

South Western Highway South Western Hwy / Saw Road Install traffic islands & reinforce priority $24,000 $36,000

Amanda DriveO'Sullivan Drive (end ) cul-de-

sacUpgrade Streetlighting $22,000 $33,000

Total - Blackspot Grants $296,000 $444,000

Blackspot Projects (NBS)

Nicholson Road Nicholson Road Install raised Pavement markers $18,900 $18,900

Denny Avenue Denny Avenue - Streich Avenue Construct Traffic Control Signals $450,000 $450,000

$468,900 $468,900

Grants Commission Projects

Reilly Road Continuation 200m to Balannup RoadConstruction $500,000 $500,000

TBA $408,000 $408,000

Total - Grants Commission $908,000 $908,000

Other Road Projects

Turner Road Albany Higway to end Reconstruct kerbing and path $150,000

Kilburn Lane Full length Resurface $75,000

TBA $50,000 $183,848

Total - Other Projects $50,000 $408,848

Strategic Projects

ARA Strategic Projects City Centre Works $300,000

Total - Strategic Projects $0 $300,000

Roads to Recovery

Car Parks

Roleystone Firestation Minor widening $27,000

Total - Car Parks $0 $27,000

$1,722,900 $2,556,748

CAPITAL NEW - 2011/12 - NEW ROAD WORKS

SUB TOTAL - NEW ROAD WORKS

1.1 Road Construction Five Year Programme

DRAFT BUDGET 2011/12 - YEAR 1


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2011/12 (Year 1) Expenditure Revenue

34 22.02A Brookton Highway / Lefroy Road Pipe open drain 140,000 $019 22 Patterson Road Pipe open drain 150,000 $0

179 23 McNeil Road Re-align open drain 75,000 $0

73 21 Slab Gully - last stage Re-align open drain 190,000 $0

Total Capital New 555,000 $0

Capital Upgrade

Holden Road / Robin Road Re-align open drain 25,800 $0Total Capital Upgrade 25,800 0

Total $0

DRAINAGE PROGRAMME

Capital New

LATM PROGRAMME Activity Based Budget Civil Works Expenditure Revenue

Year 1 (2011/12)

Poad Street - Intersection mid-block islands $100,000 0

School Parking

TBA $50,000 $25,000

Road/Location Priority Section & Side Width & Length Total Cost

Bodicoat Drive 8 Full length from Farmer Ave-Whisler Ave - Chuditch Court 900m x 200m $99,000

Cowan Street 8 Full length Braemore Street to end 1.5m x 545m $45,000

Brigalow Way 8 From Dewar St Tomah Rd (left) 385m x 1.5m $31,800

Bunney Rd 8 From PAW path to Spencer Rd (left) 60m x 1.5m $5,000

Cammillo Road 8 From Railway Ave to Third Ave (right) 2.0m x 460m $50,600

Fountians Ct 8 From Link to Albany Hwy (left) 100m x 1.5m $8,300

Galong Pl 8 Full length-from Girraween to PAW (right) 100m x 1.5m $8,300

Hearle St 8 From Morgan Rd to Brown Cres (left) 75m x 1.5m $6,200

Merlin CI PAW 8 NO 17 towards school (PAW link) 36m x 1.5m $3,000

Ralphs St 8 From Morgan Rd to end (left) 335m x 1.5m $27,700

Lantana Way 8 From Banksia Rd to Hakea Rd (left) 85m x 1.5m $7,000

Bernard Street Stage 2 8 Various $25,000

Total $316,900

Road/Location Priority Section & Side Width & Length Total Cost

Connell Ave 18 From Turner Ave towards Boundary 2.0m x 415m $85,000

Inverness Circle 18 from existing at No.65 to end (right) 2.0m x 300m $33,000

Total $118,000

PATHS PROGRAME

BIKE PATH PROGRAMME2011/12 New Works - Year 1

2011/12 New Works - Year 1


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Capital Renewal • A total allocation of almost $2,200,000 will be spent on road re-surfacing and road

rehabilitation works in 2011/12. Some significant projects include road rehabilitation works on Carawatha Avenue, Cammillo Road (between Westfield Road and Lake Road) and Streich Avenue (between Foster Road and Denny Avenue). Funding has also been allocated towards renewal works on two damaged roundabouts, one of which is at the intersection of Northerly Drive and Harrisdale Drive and upgrading of the carpark at the Roleystone Fire Station. Numerous other roads throughout the City are programmed for either re-surfacing or rehabilitation.


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BUDGET


Year 1 1.2 CAPITAL RENEWAL1.2.1 Road Resurfacing Works

EXPENDITURE

Works as per Road Const. List $940,900


REVENUE


1.2.2 Road Reconstruction

EXPENDITURE


LGRF Grant Works $959,854

Grants Commission Works

Direct Grant Works $160,000


Roads to Recovery (see Bridges 1.2.7)


REVENUE


LGRF Grant Works $639,902

Grants Commission Works $0

Direct Grant Works $160,000

Other Road Projects

Roads to Recovery $749,000

Total Revenue $1,548,902

1.2.3 Path Works

2.3.1 Replacement Paths

Works to be determined during the year $40,000


1.2.5 Street Signs

Parking Sign $55,000

Traffic Signs $7,000


1.2.6 Carpark Resurfacing

Car parks - Roleystone car park $55,000


1.2.7 Bridges

Lady Mc Ness Drive Bridge $650,000

Araluen Road Bridge $99,000


1.3 Summary - Capital Renewal

Sub-total - Grant Revenues $1,978,902

Sub-total - Municipal Funds $1,137,852

Sub-total - Expenditure $3,116,754


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LGRF Projects

Carrawatha Avenue Rushton Terrace - Albany HighwayAsphalt Reseal $66,031 $99,047

Carrawatha Avenue Valencia Grove - Rushton Terrace Asphalt Reseal $74,844 $112,266

Cammillo Road Westfield Road - Lake Road Asphalt Reseal $244,900 $367,350

Third Avenue Railway Avenue - Cammillo road Asphalt Reseal $46,452 $69,678

Forrest Road Commerce Avenue - 138m west Asphalt Reseal $32,105 $48,158

Streich Avenue Foster Road - Denny Avenue Asphalt Reseal $118,721 $178,082

Page Road Albany Highway - Gilwell Avenue Asphalt Reseal $56,849 $85,273

Total - Local Government Road Fund Grant $639,902 $959,854

Direct Grants Projects

Armadale CBD Signs and yellow lines $25,000 $25,000

Schools Various School signs and yellow lines $15,000 $15,000

Harrisdale Drive / Northerly DriveDamaged kerbing and seal $40,000 $40,000

Nicholson Road / Warton RoadDamaged seal and pavement $60,000 $60,000

TBA $20,000

Total - Direct Grant $160,000 $160,000

CAPITAL RENEWAL - 2011/12 ASSET PRESERVATION - ROAD REHABILITATION

Other Road Projects

Culs-de-sac Aitken Street Construction $0 $30,000

Flynn Avenue Construction $0 $30,000

Jason Court Construction $0 $30,000

Meyer Close Construction $0 $30,000

Serls Street Construction $0 $30,000

Total - Other Projects $0 $150,000

Car Parks

Roleystone car aprk Construction $0 $55,000

Total - Direct Grant $0 $55,000

$799,902 $1,324,854SUB TOTAL - ROAD REHABILITATION


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CAPITAL RENEWAL - 2011/12 ASSET PRESERVATION - ROAD RESURFACING

Clydsdale Rd McNeil Rd to cul-de-sac Chip seal $14,100

Yarrah PI Taronga Dve to cul-de-sac BC overlay $13,200

Forrest Rd Armadale Rd to Stirling Rd BC overlay - one lane $90,000 $90,000

Rodgers Ct Simons Dve to cul-de-sac Chip seal - BC bulb $36,100

Rupert St Lowanna Way to Kootingal St BC overlay $39,300

Forrest Rd Eighth Rd to Twelfth Rd BC overlay (various) $200,000 $200,000

Carringal PI Kyabram Rd to cul-de-sac BC overlay $25,100

Buchanan Rd Canning Mills Rd to Coventry Rd

Chip seal

$26,600

Gwynne PI Chevin Rd to cul-de-sac BC overlay $25,000

Arbour PI Cammillo Rd to cul-de-sac BC overlay $51,500

Wattle Cl Arbour PI to cul-de-sac BC overlay $21,000

Pine Ct Arbour PI to cul-de-sac BC overlay $17,000

Hefron GI Full length - Rails Ct to Leys Rs

BC overlay

$40,000

Purves Way Full length BC overlay $30,000 $30,000

Carradine Rd Just past Locke View to Canns Rd

Chip seal - final coat $110,000

$110,000

Saffron Ct Ryland Rd to end BC overlay $21,000

Little John Rd Lowanna Way to Railway Ave BC overlay $87,000

Townley St Karoonda St to Harber Dr BC overlay $94,000

Total Funds $430,000 $940,900


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Operations and Maintenance Civil Works maintenance and operating funding for 20011/12 will total approximately $2,700,000. To comply with accepted Asset Management Practices, this will be the first year that expenditure will be separated between maintenance and operations. The major activities in both areas include road and pathway surface maintenance, street and carpark sweeping, gully educting, open and piped drainage cleaning, bridge and bus shelter maintenance. Initiatives introduced recently will continue, including additional allocations for footpath safety inspections and road condition assessments, as well as cleaning and general maintenance to alternative drainage structures within the newer areas of North Forrestdale in particular.


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BUDGET


Year 1 1.4. CIVIL MAINTENANCE Public Access Ways $15,000

Road Surface $305,000

Pathways $105,000

Tactile Paving $2,000

Pram Ramps $3,000

Advisory Signs $2,000

Street Signs $35,000

Car Parks $16,000

Bus Shelters $16,500

Drainage $70,000

Malls $22,000

Bridges and Culverts $18,000

Basins $11,000

Crossovers $1,500

Gullies $8,000

Manholes $5,200

Street Furniture $22,000

Street Lighting $700

Kerbing $22,000

Road Shoulders and Verges $52,000

Roundabouts $18,000

Infrastructure Training $60,000

CIVIL MAINTENANCE TOTAL $809,900

1.5. CIVIL OPERATIONSPublic Access Ways $32,000

Road Surface $715,000

Pathways $235,000

Tactile Paving $4,200

Pram Ramps $7,200

Advisory Signs $5,200

Street Signs $76,000

Car Parks $35,000

Bus Shelters $36,000

Drainage $160,000

Malls $50,000

Bridges and Culverts $40,000

Basins $25,000

Crossovers $3,400

Gullies $20,000

Manholes $13,000

Street Furniture $51,000

Street Lighting $1,500

Kerbing $50,000


Roundabouts $41,000

CIVIL OPERATING TOTAL $1,702,500


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PROPERTY SERVICES

CAPITAL NEW

Capital New Works has a budget allocation of $83,200 and is allocated to various Council buildings. Major items contained within this budget include: Audio Equipment to the council chambers ($40k), CCTV to Kelmscott and Seville Grove Library ($20k). The following items were also felt to be priority items, however, due to budget restrictions they have been removed at this point. It is requested that, should any additional budget allocation be made available, the following items be considered a priority. These are: Air conditioning to the archive/art storage facility at the administration building ($35k) The Archive/Art Storage Area requires air conditioning to ensure that the City of Armadale art collection, currently valued at approximately $200k, is kept in a suitable climate controlled area to avoid deterioration. This is part of an ongoing plan to improve art storage within the main administration building Lighting to history house museum ($25k) History House requires new lighting to improve the facility and to bring the museum up to modern standards for a facility of this type. This is a continuation of the upgrade of the museum facility and will greatly improve the conditions within the building. CAPITAL UPGRADE Capital Upgrade has a budget allocation of $131,600. This has been allocated to various buildings assessed as in need of upgrade or alteration works to enhance the use of the facility and have been identified by both Property Services and Community Services departments. Major items contained within this budget include: Security screens to the Aquatic Centre and Settlers Common ($25k), Safe roof access equipment for Armadale Arena and the Technical Services building ($20k) and a swipe card access trial on a number of building ($50k) The following items were also felt to be priority items, however, due to budget restrictions they have been removed at this point. It is requested that, should any additional budget allocation be made available, the following items be considered a priority. These are: General upgrade work to the Armadale Golf Club ($8k) Armadale golf club has had very little capital money spent on maintaining or improving the facility over recent years. The City of Armadale is currently carrying out a feasibility study on the long term future of the Golf Club but this budget allocation would let some basic improvements be carried out in order to enhance the facility enough to allow the golf course to continue to be safely run during this consultancy period. Upgrade of the main toilets to the administration centre ($50k) The main toilet facilities within the Administration building have not been upgraded for a number years and are now in need of refurbishment. Comments have been made as to the condition by Senior Management. The budget requested would allow a basic upgrade of


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current facilities but it is estimated that a full refurbishment would require in the region of $75k.

Natural Growth Rate

3. Property - Draft Budget DRAFT

BUDGET

Programme/Activity/ Location 2011/12 Year 1

3.1. CAPITAL NEW

3.1.1. Additional Alarms

Expenditure

Willow House, Field Study Centre & FS Centre $5,200

Total $5,200

3.1.2. Administration Building

AV Equipment to Council Chambers $40,000

Total $40,000

3.1.3. Kelmscott Library

CCTV $10,000

$10,000

3.1.4. Seville Grove Library

CCTV $10,000

Total $10,000

3.1.5. Visitor Centre

Kitchen/Store alteration $18,000

Total $18,000

3.1. SUMMARY CAPITAL NEW

Sub-total -Grant Revenue $0



3.2 CAPITAL UPGRADE

3.2.2. Armadale Arena

Roofing safe access and anchor Points $10,000

Additional CCTV Camera $3,000

Security Screens to Front entrance $9,000

Door to multi purpose room $2,500

Total $24,500

3.2.3. Aquatic Centre

Visy Guard security Screens $10,000

Additional CCTV Camera $3,000

New sink and cupboard to creche $3,000

Total $16,000

3.2.4. Armadale Library

Additional Cupboard $1,000

Total $1,000

3.2.5. Champion Centre

Security Screen $3,500

Total $3,500

3.2.6. Depot

Power upgrade $70,000


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Total $70,000

3.2.7. Dog Pound

Security Screens $2,000

3. Property - Draft Budget DRAFT

BUDGET

Total $2,000

3.2.8. Golf Club Kiosk

General Upgrade $8,000

Total $8,000

3.2.9. Harold King Centre

Smoke Detectors $1,600

Total $1,600

3.2.10. Forrestdale Kindergarten

Contribution to Play Area Upgrade $8,000

Total $8,000

3.2.11. Settlers Common

Security Screens $15,000

Total $15,000

3.2.12. Tech Services Building

Safe Roof Access Points $10,000

Total $10,000

3.2.13 Property Team

Swipe Card Trial $50,000

Total $50,000

3.2.SUMMARY CAPITAL UPGRADE





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CAPITAL RENEWAL Capital renewal has an allocation of $721,200 of which a portion been allocated to those buildings whose ratings were identified as condition 4 and 5 (where condition ratings are from good condition, 1, to poor condition, 5) in condition reports previously carried out by consultants. Other items are based on community needs and expectations for facilities not included in the initial surveys and have been identified by both Property Services and Community Services departments. Major items included within this budget include: Renewal of main power panel to the depot site ($70k), Internal Flooring renewal to History House ($50k), Renewal of the flooring at Kelmscott Hall ($65k) and Renewal of Roleystone theatre roof ($100k) & asbestos Coatings to Depot Building roofs ($35k) The following items were also felt to be priority items, however, due to budget restrictions they have been removed at this point. It is requested that, should any additional budget allocation be made available, the following items be considered as priority. These are: Further building condition surveys ($50k) Additional building condition surveys are required in order to establish the condition of the complete assets of the City of Armadale. Initially 50 buildings were surveyed in previous years and this information is now influencing the long term asset management strategies of the city. A further 50 buildings now require surveys in order to continue towards a complete understanding of the current condition of our buildings General refurbishment to Buckingham’s Cottage ($10k) Buckingham’s cottage is a heritage property that has been partially renovated by volunteer groups. Unfortunately the funding streams of these groups ceased and the property was left incomplete. While the $10k budget requested will not complete this work it will allow the incomplete work to be stabilised and prevent any further deterioration until further funding can be found


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3.3. CAPITAL RENEWAL

3.3.1. Administration Building

Main toilet renewal $70,000

Total $70,000

3.3.6. Creyk Park Pavilion

Electrical Service & Distribution $4,000

Total $4,000

3.3.9. Depot Workshop

Air Conditioning $5,000

Replacement of Asbestos Roof Coating $35,000

Total $40,000

3.3.10. Evelyn Gribble Centre

Electrical Fuse Board Upgrade $5,000

Total $5,000

3.3.11. Forrestdale Hall

Roof Coverings - Downspouts $1,000

Total $1,000

3.3.12. Forrestdale Sportsmans Clubrooms

Exterior Windows - Windows $6,000

Total $6,000

3.3.13. Greendale Centre

Air Conditioning $10,000

Total $10,000

3.3.14. Greendale Senior Citizens Centre

Plumbing Fixtures - Sinks $1,000

$1,000

3.3.17 History House

Internal Flooring $50,000

Lighting $0

Total $50,000

3.3.18. Ian Pratt Pavilion (formerly William Skeet Oval Pavilion)

Floor Finishes - Flooring / Other $10,000

Total $10,000

3.3.19. John Dunn Clubrooms

Wall Finishes - Finishes to Interior Walls $0

Exterior Windows - Windows $7,200

Floor Finishes - Flooring / Other $22,500

Floor Construction - Other Floor Construction $0

Total $29,700

3.3.20. John Dunn Sportsman's Clubrooms

Cooling Distribution $0

Pedestrian Paving - Paving & Surfacing $25,000

Total $25,000

3.3.22. Kelmscott Hall

Renewal of flooring to hall $70,000

$70,000

3.3.23. Minnawarra Bridge

Repairs to support beams $30,000

Total $30,000


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3.3. CAPITAL RENEWAL

3.3.24. Minnawarra House (formerly Reg Williams Centre)

Floor Finishes - Flooring / Other $0

Main Hall Ceiling Replacement $25,000

$25,000

3.3.25. Minnawarra Park Historic Church

Electrical Service & Distribution $4,000

Total $4,000

3.3.26. Municipal Buildings

TBA $100,000

$100,000

3.3.27. Old Administration Building (DCP)

Carpets $25,000

Total $25,000

3.3.28. Roleystone Theatre

Roof Construction - Pitched Roof Construction $100,000

Roof Coverings - Downspouts $0

Roof Coverings - Gutters $0

Total $100,000

3.3.29 TAFE Building

Lighting $0

Total $0

3.3.30. Visitor Centre

Brickwork and Retaining Wall $5,000

Total $5,000

3.3.31. Westfield Child Health Centre

Roof Coverings - Roof Eaves and Soffits $2,500

Total $2,500

3.3.33. Willow Heights

Exterior Walls - Exterior Wall Construction $30,000

Total $30,000

3.3.SUMMARY CAPITAL RENEWAL





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MAINTENANCE

The total budget amount for maintenance, excluding operational costs, is allocated at $678,080 and is required to carry our routine and reactive maintenance to Council’s buildings. This amount is spread across Councils buildings according to assessed need.

OPERATIONS

The total budget amount for operations, excluding maintenance costs, is allocated at $2,855,320 which is required to carry out the day to day activities of Property Services. This amount includes the payment of all utility services, insurances, cleaning cost and all routine servicing and services. The total expenditure of both maintenance and operations in Property Services is $3.5m which is an increase on last year due to additional work loads and standards, rising building material and labour costs and projected increases in utility and service charges. This is also approximately $108,500 over the amended budget allocation. The additional budget required is due to additional cleaning and servicing costs of the John Dunn Pavilion, the Armadale Arena and Frye Park Sporting Facility and has been caused by increased usage in these facilities. These additional cleaning and servicing responsibilities are currently being carried out by the Property Services Team but has resulted in overspending the current year’s budget in these areas.


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3.4. MAINTENANCE 3.4.1. Buildings

IncomeNil $0

Total $0

ExpenditureAnimal Pound $1,500

Bushfire Brigades $700

SES Buildings $200

Health Clinics $10,000

Senior Citizen Centres $21,000

Pre-Schools $4,100

Sanitation Buildings $5,500

Environment Facilities $2,000

Public Toilets $32,500

Other Amenities $500

Community Centres $38,000

Public Halls $83,500

Agricultural Facilities $500

Scout & Guide Buildings $1,000

Aquatic Facilities $37,500

Pavilions $72,500

Tennis Pavilions $2,000

Riding Clubs $400

Sporting Facilities $27,000

Libraries $135,000

Minnawarra Historic Facilities $1,000

Heritage Buildings $9,300

Depot Buildings $32,000

Tourism Facilities $10,000

Administration Facilities $146,380

Unclassified Facilities $4,000

Total $678,080


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3.5. OPERATIONS

3.5.1. Buildings Income

Nil $0

Total $0

Expenditure

Animal Pound $2,000

Bushfire Brigades $2,900

SES Buildings $1,000

Health Clinics $38,200

Senior Citizen Centres $83,000

Pre-Schools $17,000

Sanitation Buildings $21,000

Environment Facilities $7,000

Public Toilets $120,000

Other Amenities $1,300

Community Centres $135,000

Public Halls $300,000

Agricultural Facilities $2,000

Scout & Guide Buildings $4,500

Aquatic Facilities $140,000

Pavilions $277,000

Tennis Pavilions $8,300

Riding Clubs $2,000

Sporting Facilities $161,000

Libraries $523,620

Minnawarra Historic Facilities $3,500

Heritage Buildings $38,000

Depot Buildings $126,000

Tourism Facilities $42,000

Administration Facilities $575,000

Unclassified Facilities $155,000

Total $2,786,320

SUMMARY PROPERTY SERVICES

3.1. Capital New $83,200

3.2. Capital Upgrade $209,600

3.3. Capital Renewal $643,200

3.4. Maintenance $678,080

3.5.Operations $2,786,320

TOTAL PROPERTY SERVICES $4,400,400


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PARKS NEW

Park Name Signs D76/9/10 Recommend Signs detailing the approved park names be erected on reserves shown below, when sufficient funds are available in the relevant Department budgets - Calliandra Reserve, Roleystone - Garland Reserve, Roleystone - Gilcoe Reserve, Roleystone - Quenda Reserve, Roleystone - Russelia Reserve, Roleystone

$15,000

Tree Planting City Wide $20,000 Community tree planting projects, mature trees succession planting and residential verge tree requests along with programmed planting

Memorial Plaques $9,000 Council has undertaken an annual programme of installation of memorial plaques at various parks and reserves throughout the City C23/3/05 Recommend

Playground Strategy $72,000 A strategic playground plan outlining a development programme for the City’s playgrounds has been developed to ensure a strategic approach to the provisions of existing and future playgrounds across the City.

T13/3/08 Recommend 2. That consideration be given to funding the proposed 10 year replacement/improvement programme (approximately $140,000 per year)

Total (Capital New) 116,000


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2. Parks - Draft BudgetDRAFT

BUDGET


Year 11.008

2.1. CAPITAL NEW2.1.2 Tree Planting

Tree Planting (Including Community) $20,000


2.1.3 Park Improvements / Development

Memorial Plaques on Reserves $9,000

Memorial Park Artwork $0

Park Name Signs $15,000


2.1.4 Play Equipment

Playground Strategy $72,000


2.1 Summary - Capital New

Sub-total - Revenue $0




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Capital (Renewal) ENG13 – Asset Management Vision Management Practice outlines; “priority will be given in the annual budgeting for the operation, maintenance and renewal/refurbishment of existing assets, where need requires their retention.”

State Water Strategy $50,000 An annual allocation to meet the requirements of the State Government Water Operating Strategy announced in 2003. An annual water licence fee was introduced in 2007. Water Conservation Plans and a Water Operating Strategy were prepared in 2008 to meet requirements of the Department of Water (Recycling and Efficiency Branch) to demonstrate water efficiency and ‘best practice’. Ongoing commitments include the quarterly submission of water audits, water analysis and testing and installation of water meters on each of the City’s bores. The City also contributes towards the University of Western Australia Turf Industries Research Steering Committee Project “Effectively utilizing water allocations for turf grass”. The aim of this project is to develop approaches to best manage current, and possible future water allocations to turf grass.

Playground Equipment Safety $80,000 A report titled “Playground Compliance Audit and Safety Inspection” was presented to Council to assist the City to plan, fund, manage maintain, repair and upgrade it’s playground asset. With a total estimated asset replacement value of $2,271,400. The primary goal of the programme is based on safety and injury prevention of playgrounds, playground operational use for the community and risk and financial management for the City.

T 14/3/08 “Allocate sufficient funds to conduct compliance audit and safety inspections, routine operations, inspections and preventative maintenance repairs and minor unit/component replacements” “Allocate sufficient funds to extend upgrade and improve existing play equipment under surfacing/soft fall and containment.

Sportsfield Lighting – Gwynne Park $24,000 Replacement lighting as several light towers have now failed resulting in high risk and poor oval lighting not fit-for-purpose


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Tree Replacement Programme $37,500 The City of Armadale has problematic trees and post mature specimens which should be removed and replaced with suitable tree species by removing and replacing unsuitable trees over a period of time, ongoing maintenance costs and infrastructure repairs/reinstatements and complaints will be significantly reduced and the community will benefit.


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Asset Management/Irrigation Infrastructure John Dunn Main Oval $150,000 (demonstration Project hydrozoning/upgrade for sustainability)

• The total irrigated area managed by the City of Armadale is 103 hectares.

• The City has taken important steps in the management of water resources. However there is scope to make significant improvements in water use efficiency on Parks and other Public Open space in the future.

• The City should be committed to providing a substantial increase in funding for the upgrading of irrigation infrastructure as an ongoing budget allocation.

• The City should implement a staged programme of irrigation system replacement . The systems replacement should be based on the findings of irrigation audits and the Parks asset data base.

• The replacement program will assist with forward planning for the annual budget allocations required.

• The benefit of replacing badly performing irrigation systems with new, well designed systems is that the City will be capable of improving the standard of turf surfaces while keeping water usage within the allocated limit. It may also provide potential cost savings on both turf and irrigation system repairs.

• The City should aim for an overall reduction in water usage. This approach will require a review of all POS to assign water use categories to each site and also the hydrozones within sites.

Cricket Wicket Nets - Gwynne Park $8,000 - Cross Park $8,000 Ongoing Citywide programme of asset upgrades to ensure these facilities are of a high standard in a safe condition for user groups.

Turf Renovations To ensure the turf surfaces on the City’s active sports playing fields are in good overall condition and ‘fit for purpose’ for user groups. Sustainable turf management involves the adoption of site specific approaches to renovation activities while improving turf nutrient and water usage.

Alfred Skeet $10,000 Bob Blackburn $10,000

$10,000


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Cross Park $10,000 Frye Park $15,000 Gwynne Park $15,000 John Dunn Oval $20,000 Karragullen Oval $5,000 Morgan Park $10,000 Rushton Park $10,000 Springdale Res $15,000 William Skeet $10,000 Reserve Asset Preservation – General Provision New Estates $20,000 An annual allowance to upgrade park assets which have deteriorated. POS Infrastructure Reserve Account.

Total (Capital Renewal) $517,500


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2.3 CAPITAL RENEWAL2.2.1 Bore/Reticulation Replacement

EXPENDITURE

State Water Strategy $50,000

John Dunn - Irrigation Replacement $150,000


2.2.2 Playground Equipment

Play Equipment Repairs - General $80,000


2.2.3 Park Furniture

Park Infrastructure i.e. Bins, Seats,Signs, $0

Total Expenditure $0

2.2.4 Street Tree/Replacement Programme

City Street Tree Replacement Programme $37,500


2.2.5 Cricket Wickets/Nets

Bedfordale Reserve

Cross Park $8,000

Frye Park

Gwynne Park $8,000

John Dunn

Karragullen

Rushton Park

William Skeet


2.2.6 Turf Renovation Programme

Alfred Skeet Oval $10,000

Bob Blackburn Oval $10,000

Creyk Park $10,000

Cross Park $10,000

Frye Park $15,000

Gwynne Park $15,000

John Dunn Oval $20,000

Karragullen Oval $5,000

Morgan Park $10,000

Rushton Park $10,000

Springdale Reserve $15,000

William Skeet $10,000


2.2.7 Sportsfield Lighting

Gwynne Park $24,000

$24,000

2.2.8 POS Infrastructure Replacement Reserve Account

New Estates $20,000


2.2 Summary - Capital Renewal

Sub-total - Grant Revenues $0


Sub-total Expenditure $517,500


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Parks and Reserves – Schedule (Maintenance)

Revenue Sale of Mulch Income through the sale of surplus mulch from the City’s operational activities

$20,000

Works Contribution Income received though works undertaken by the City’s Parks and Reserves department at the request of private companies or State government organisations

$10,000



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Extra Funding Requested

Community Facilities - $87,000 As the City is to take responsibility for maintenance of the bushland areas and turf arena at Fletcher Park equestrian facility, an additional maintenance budget of $44,000 would be required. The equestrian facility at Palomino Park will require an additional $18,000 to the current annual maintenance budget. (refer report to Community Services April 2011 C6/04/11).

In addition a figure of $25,000 is required for operation and maintenance of the Youth Activity Area. This is accommodated in the Plan for the Future but is not assumed to be required until 2012-13. Early completion of the project means that it is required now.

Natural Areas Management - $33,500 & $67,000 T 39/6/09 Recommended that Council considers a number of budget allocations within the Technical Services directorate including but not limited to; Natural Areas Management. A Natural Areas Management programme provides – Natural Areas fire management, weed control, enhancement of Natural Areas and some minor assistance to ‘friends’ groups. Furthermore, Fletcher Park is a 19ha reserve vested in the City of Armadale as a ‘Reserve for Recreation’ 5ha of the Park is Regionally Significant bushland. The bushland Management Plan has a number of key recommendations and actions arising from the plan as relates to Natural Areas Management – (refer Technical Services Committee – Environmental Issues 13 June 2011 - T23/6/11). The estimated costs of these works is $33,500. Extra areas of bushland are dedicated to Council and in addition requests are received from Councillors and residents to increase services in these areas. Therefore it is recommended to increase the current budget allocation for this activity by $150,000 to further develop this service level currently provided. Should the additional allocation not be approved in the 2011/12 budget then the current service level will need to be maintained as is. It has been possible to accommodate some of the requested extra funding by reallocation of internal allocations in the Parks Operations and Maintenance areas but a net required increase of $67,500 is still needed.


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2.4 MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE

Public Access Ways $0

Road Shoulders and Verges $0

Roundabouts $0

Community Facilities $46,000

Irrigated Passive Reserves $268,000

Active Reserve $351,150

Natural Areas $145,500

Street Trees $0

Townscape Amenity (SAR) A $29,600

Townscape Amenity (SAR) B $19,700

Townscape Amenity (SAR) C $0

Townscape Amenity (SAR) D $0

Townscape Amenity (SAR) E $0Dry Parks $101,000

Undevelop POS ( $60,000

Regional Bushland $7,100

Unclassified Localities $9,000

New Estates POS (New Commitment) Subject to SAR - Rates Portion $115,200

Streetscapes $24,600

Specified Area - North Forrestdale $0

Specified Area - Champion Lakes $0


2.5 OPERATIONSREVENUE

Sale of Mulch $20,000

Private Works $10,000


EXPENDITURE

Public Access Ways $48,900


Roundabouts $98,000

Community Facilities $60,000

Youth Activity Area $25,000

Irrigated Passive Reserves $588,500

Active Reserve $760,600

Natural Areas $339,500

Street Trees $1,047,700

Townscape Amenity (SAR) A $69,000

Townscape Amenity (SAR) B $48,000

Townscape Amenity (SAR) C $16,400

Townscape Amenity (SAR) D $18,800

Townscape Amenity (SAR) E $24,900

Dry Parks $222,100

Undevelop POS $140,000

Regional Bushland $15,500

Unclassified Localities $21,000

New Estates POS (New Commitment) Subject to SAR - Rates Portion $269,000

Streetscapes $57,600

Specified Area - North Forrestdale $0

Specified Area - Champion Lakes $0


PARKS OPERATIONS TOTAL $4,134,200


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Summary -Parks Services2.1. Capital New $116,000

2.2. Capital Upgrade $0

2.3. Capital Renewal $517,500

2.4. Maintenance $1,176,850

2.5.Operations $4,134,200

TOTAL PARKS SERVICES $5,944,550


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TECHNICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

REVENUE

Revenue from government grants, fees and contributions remain constant.

EXPENDITURE

Streetlighting Streetlighting charges and normal infrastructure power consumption continue to rise with an anticipated further 30% increase in the 2011/12 financial year. Additional streetlights are added each year as the City increases and with these additional lights and increased charges will have a significant impact on the costs of providing these services. Crossovers and Kerb Inspections As the City continues to grow the demand for the construction of crossovers also increases. With the anticipated continuation of the Harrisdale, Heron Park and Wungong subdivision along with a number of smaller developments it is anticipated that 1,300 new crossover applications will be processed during 2011/12 financial year. This amount does not include additional crossovers or replacement crossovers to existing buildings. The same situation applies to kerb inspections which require pre-construction and post- construction inspections with detailed documentation and photographic assessments prior to the released of security bonds. It is anticipated that approximately 2,500 kerb inspections will be carried out during the 2011/12 financial year. Other Verge Inspections With Perth’s water shortage there have been an increase number of enquiries relating to alternate verge treatments which often requires an inspection of the property. Other verge inspections include verge obstructions and requests for additional streetlights. RoadWise As a road safety initiative the RoadWise Variable Message Board displaying various road safety messages will be located at primary schools during the 2011/12 financial year. The RoadWise Variable Message Board will also be used at community events and at selected locations over long weekends promoting road safety. Graffiti

Anti-graffiti programmes involving Council’s day-labour force and the Civic Pride Action Group (CPAG) will continue during the 2011/12 financial year to remove graffiti as well as report known “hot spots” to the local Police. The City has also entered into a Graffiti Clean-Up


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Referral Programme with the WA Police. Graffiti offenders undertaking “clean up” activities will be referred though and supervised by the Juvenile Justice Team. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Council’s CCTV system has assisted the local Police in their enquiries on a number of occasions. Additional CCTV cameras will be added to the system during the 2011/12 financial year to enhance current operations. There is also the ongoing maintenance and upgrade of the system that will continue during 2011/12.

Administration

All other Technical Services Administrative requirements have been increased marginally to accommodate natural CPI increase. Subdivisions Control of subdivisional development in the rapidly expanding areas of the City continues to demand a very high staffing input. This budget allows for the ongoing appointment of one extra engineer in accordance with the report provided to Council in September 2010. At that time funding for the balance of 2010/11 was provided by delivering funds from a Civil Works Capital Project (Railway Avenue) but ongoing funding needs to be included from the staffing list. Asset Management Funding for maintenance works, inspections and remedial works required for compliance with various codes and standards and access for disabled are increasingly putting pressure on limited maintenance budgets.

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A G E N D A · Ranger Services BACKGROUND Columbia Parkway in Piara Waters runs north south within the Newhaven Estate and is 6.0m wide with kerbing along both sides. ... & Recycling