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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2023-03-09
2. Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Annual Program Report 2023
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Annual Program Report 2023
This is a report concerning Ipswich City Council’s role in managing and delivering on revenue collected from the Ti Tree Bioenergy facility. Ipswich City Council looks to manage and expend these funds in such a way as to offset social and environmental impacts from the facility and improve amenity and environmental values for the local community through the provision of community proposed projects.
This report highlights progress to date for current and ongoing projects and proposes the list of projects to be developed upon and delivered in the 2023-2024 financial year and beyond.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That in accordance with the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding governance arrangements, Council endorse the proposed program of projects for development and delivery in the 2023-2024 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Russell Milligan (Chairperson) noted that four (4) street names were spelt incorrectly within the officer’s report and that an updated officer’s report with the correct spelling would be included in the minutes.
Attachments
1. Updated officer's report with correct street names ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Enviroplan - Annual Progress Report 2021-2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
3. Enviroplan - Annual Progress Report 2021-2022
This is a report concerning the Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report for the 2021-2022 financial year (Attachment 1). Contained within the report is an overview of project delivery, a financial summary including expenditure and revenue and a number of highlights from the past year which include:
– Completion and opening of the new Denmark Hill upgrades and associated activation campaign.
– Completion and opening of the Kup Murri and new horse trail heads at Harding’s Paddock in Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate.
– Heavy rainfall and flooding had major impact throughout the financial year with many tracks wash out and in need of repair. Restricted access made pest plant and animal control across the Enviroplan estates difficult and limited.
– Investment into the existing and new Enviroplan reserves specifically a focus on compliance and enforcement through “for the love of nature campaign”.
This annual report follows on from the last report for the 2020-2021 fiscal period.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the report concerning the Enviroplan Annual Progress Report 2021-2022, be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Goolman
4. Stormwater Quality Offset Program Annual Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
4. Stormwater Quality Offset Program Annual Report
This is a report concerning the Stormwater Quality Offset Program status from commencement until June 2022. The Annual Report provides of an overview of the program, an assessment of the financial contributions received, project expenditures and the water quality improvement projects delivered. The report includes proposed future changes to the program to improve delivery and conformity to State guidance. A Stormwater Quality Offset Program web page has also been prepared to improve transparency and ensure the annual report is readily accessible to the community.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Ipswich City Council Stormwater Quality Offset Program Annual Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 12.14 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.07 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).