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Economic and Industry Development Committee — 2022-07-14
00 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence - Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That a Leave of Absence be granted for Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Kunzelmann
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Councillor Nicole Jonic (Chairperson) invited Councillor Andrew Fechner to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2022(05) of 16 June 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 16 June 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Kunzelmann
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
2. Ipswich Region Investment Update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
2. Ipswich Region Investment Update
Council’s Office of Economic Development engages with a range of business proponents that seek to invest or grow in the Ipswich region.
This report provides an update on some of the current investment activity being serviced by Council with partners such as the Department of State Development. Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Trade and Investment Queensland, Austrade, Chambers of Commerce and numerous private industrial and commercial developers.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the report on Ipswich region investment be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Kunzelmann
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
3. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
This is a report concerning event sponsorship approved in the period of 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022 as per the Event Sponsorship Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022 period:
Event Sponsorships above $15,000 excl. GST that were endorsed by Council:
· Ipswich Turf Club $20,000 (excl. GST) cash support for the 2022 ‘TAB Ipswich Cup’. This event is also part of the Festival of Horsepower leveraging campaign that runs through the month of June.
· Limestone Events Inc. $15,000 (excl. GST) cash support and the following in-kind support valued at $9,000 (excl. GST) for the ‘The Gathering’ 2022 event;
- Inclusion of a two-page feature in Council’s seasonal Quarterly Guide
- Inclusion on the Council funded Goodna Billboard promoting 2022 ‘Ipswich Festivals’ initiatives
- Erection of (existing) street banners along Brisbane Road to promote the event
- Support from two staff from the City Events team during the event delivery.
Event Sponsorships under $15,000 excl. GST approved by the General Manager, Community, Culture and Economic Development:
· Ipswich District Teacher Librarian Network Inc. $14,359 (excl. GST) cash support for the StoryArts Festival Ipswich (SAFI) and ~$2,000 in-kind support to feature in Council’s Quarterly guide and social media as reasonable.
· Softball Queensland Inc. $10,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2022 National Over 35 Men and Women’s Softball Championship
· Softball Queensland Inc. $4,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2022 Softball QLD Open Women’s State Championships
· Softball Queensland Inc. $3,500 (excl. GST) for the 2023 U16 Boy’s Softball State Championships
· Football Queensland $10,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2022 Football Queensland (FQ) Academy Event 13-16yrs boys and girls
B. That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022 period.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Kunzelmann
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.36 am.
The meeting closed at 11.45 am.
Mentions: Brisbane Road · Ipswich · Goodna
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).