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Finance and Governance Committee — 2026-04-21
2. Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Provision of Commercial Cleaning
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
2. Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Provision of Commercial Cleaning
This is a report concerning the establishment of contract arrangements with suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of Commercial Cleaning Services across nine (9) Separable Portions to Ipswich City Council, following the completion of Tender 250318‑000084(VP465900).
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 250318-000084 (VP465900) for the provision of Commercial Cleaning to the suppliers listed as per Confidential Attachment 1 (Recommendation to Award).
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Suppliers at an approximate purchase price of $ 24,000,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of four (4) years, with an option for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional three (3) years term.
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, to implement Council’s decision.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. 5554 Reconstruction Adjacent to Riverlink and Bradfield Bridge Project - DRFA Funded Project (increased expenditure)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
3. 5554 Reconstruction Adjacent to Riverlink and Bradfield Bridge Project - DRFA Funded Project (increased expenditure)
This is a report concerning increased expenditure under contract 5554 Reconstruction Adjacent to Riverlink and Bradfield Bridge works funded through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) following multiple events impacting this location in both 2022 and 2024.
The original contract value of $5,651,735.00 was awarded to Cragcorp Pty Ltd t/as Queensland Bridge and Civil (QBC) with an additional provisional sum of $2,015,417.28 and an allocated contingency amount of $876,417.28 to a total value of $8,543,569.56.
This report is to provide notice the provisional sum and contingency expenditure has now reached $2,667,722.91 (incl. GST) and will require an additional $2,184,046.54 in contingency to complete the project with known issues at site and in accordance with the approved funding.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council receive and note that contract 5554 Reconstruction Adjacent to Riverlink and Bradfield Bridge works for the value of $5,651,735.00 and additional provisional sum of $2,015,417.28 and an allocated contingency amount of $876,417.28 will be exceeded.
B. That Council approve an additional contingency allocation of $2,200,000.00 to cover potential future variations to ensure completion of works within the required Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) funding timeframes.
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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting be adjourned at 9.59 am to reconvene at 10.20 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.20 am.
*** Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting at 10.21 am due to a previously declared interest in Item 4.
At the recommencement of the meeting Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli were not present.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli arrived at 10.22 am.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.34 am to reconvene at 10.39 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.39 am.
4. Ipswich Trades Hall Parking
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. Ipswich Trades Hall Parking
This is a report concerning a request received from the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee (the ITH ) for Council to provide it with access to five (5) car parking spaces at no cost on a permanent basis.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That a general discussion be held in relation to this matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Recommendation
A. That Council either:
(i) in accordance with the recommendation set out in this report, approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option A, or
(ii) approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option B as set out in this report.
B. If Council gives its approval to proceed in accordance with Option B, that Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of that approach.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following motion:
That in accordance with the recommendation set out in this report, approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option A.
The motion lapsed in the absence of a seconder.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following motion:
A. That Council approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option B as set out in this report.
B. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of that approach.
The Chief Executive Officer recommended the following wording for Recommendation A:
That Council approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option B as set out in the Options section of the report.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Council approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option B as set out in the Options section of the report.
B. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of that approach.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following amendment as Recommendation C:
C. That the lost casual parking revenue could potentially be $32,500 per year and that this be recorded in the annual report.
The mover and seconder of the current motion did not agree with the proposed amendment.
*** Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Council approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option B as set out in the Options section of the report.
B. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of that approach.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Harding
Antoniolli Jonic (Abstain)
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting at 11.14 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Budget Amendment 2025-2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
5. Budget Amendment 2025-2026
This is a report concerning proposed amendment of the 2025-2026 budget, submitted in accordance with Section 170(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the proposed amended 2025-2026 Budget, including the Long-Term Financial Forecast, the 2025-2026 Revenue Policy, the 2025-2026 Revenue Statement, and the amended Debt Policy, as detailed in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
6. Monthly Financial Performance Report March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
6. Monthly Financial Performance Report March 2026
This is a report concerning Ipswich City Council’s ( Council ) financial performance for the period ending 31 March 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending
31 March 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Tully Nil
Madsen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.50 am.
The meeting closed at 11.15 am.
*** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 April 2026 for amendment
Mentions: Ipswich
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