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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2024-07-16
3. Event Sponsorship - 2024 Indigenous Wild Food and Cultural Festival
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
3. Event Sponsorship - 2024 Indigenous Wild Food and Cultural Festival
This is a report concerning an Event Sponsorship Application by We Care Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for Aged and Disabled Associated Incorporated for $30,000 ex GST financial support of the Indigenous Wild Food & Cultural Festival on Saturday 31 August 2024 at the Ipswich Turf Club.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That We Care Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for Aged and Disabled Associated Incorporated receive $21,500 excl. GST financial support for the 2024 Indigenous Wild Food & Cultural Festival.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Cullen
Harding
Antoniolli
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting at 12.48 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
4. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
This is a report concerning event sponsorship approved in the period of 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024 as required under the Event Sponsorship Policy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024 period:
Major Community Event Sponsorship Category 1 up to $15,000 excl. GST approved by the General Manager, Community Culture and Economic Development:
· Ipswich District Teacher-Librarian Network $13,636 (excl. GST) in cash support for the StoryArts Festival Ipswich 2024
Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl. GST) endorsed by Council:
· Willowbank Raceway $35,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2024 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
B. That Council receive and note that no event impact study support was confirmed during the 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024 period
C. That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024 period
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Cullen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich · Willowbank
5. Ipswich Central Revitalisation - Six monthly Report - June 2024
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
5. Ipswich Central Revitalisation - Six monthly Report - June 2024
This is a report concerning the Ipswich Central Revitalisation, a catalyst project identified in the iFuture Corporate Plan 2021-2026. This report highlights the progress that has been made since November 2023 and showcases key deliverables and case studies.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the report concerning the Ipswich Central Revitalisation progress since November 2023 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Cullen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6. Nicholas Street Precinct - June 2024 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
6. Nicholas Street Precinct - June 2024 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report
This is a report concerning the June 2024 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee focussing on the status of the leasing program and associated developments for the retail component of the Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the June 2024 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Cullen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(c, g and i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 7 titled Nicholas Street Precinct – Approval of a Lease for Upper Ground Floor 143 Brisbane Street.
The meeting moved into closed session at 1.08 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Cullen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting move into open session.
The meeting moved into open session at 1.21 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Cullen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Nicholas Street
7. Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Lease for Upper Ground Floor 143 Brisbane Street
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
7. Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Lease for Upper Ground Floor 143 Brisbane Street
This is a report concerning a lease for Council’s consideration associated with the Upper Ground Floor Tenancy at 143 Brisbane Street, Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(c), (g), (i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council enter into a Lease (and any ancillary documentation) with the proposed lessee of the Tenancy Upper Ground Level, 143 Brisbane Street (impacting Lots 1 and 2 on RP50109) (“Tenancy Upper Ground Level”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Leasing Manager dated 4 July 2024).
B. That Council note, that in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in the Tenancy Upper Ground Level to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in the Tenancy Upper Ground Level (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision at Recommendation A.
D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Cullen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 12.00 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.24 pm.
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Nicholas Street · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).