Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget

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This consultation has now closed.


Thank you to everyone that participated. The outcomes from the consultation were reported to Council's meeting on 20 June 2023.


To read the report, refer to Item 11.1 of the Council Agenda.


To read the outcomes of the meeting, refer to Item 11.1 of Council Minutes.







Background

The Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget is aligned to our strategic plan, continuing our commitment for a safe, sustainable and vibrant community.


Council will continue to deliver the services we all require and enjoy; our beautiful parks and reserves, our library and the activities offered through The ARC Campbelltown, rubbish collection, maintenance of our roads, stormwater and footpaths.


This plan proposes a number of exciting projects for the coming year to further enhance the liveability of our area and stimulate our local economy including:


  • Funding to create the Paradise Recreation Plaza, which will attract people to the area and offer a unique experience with a focus on cycling, scooting, skating, sports and nature play all in the one space
  • We have listened to the community and have provided funding for additional shade structures at the Thorndon Park playground whilst the natural tree shade establishes. The playground has been a huge success, seeing thousands of visitors from across the state enjoying our beautiful play space with benefits flowing onto local businesses
  • Council is also very excited to be investigating a concept plan for a new Community Hub which will consider a Performing Arts Centre and new administration building and we look forward to bringing potential options for use of that site to the Community for further consideration
  • Other initiatives to provide both a safe community and reduce risks include defibrillators provided for key community facilities, traffic safety improvements at five locations and stormwater projects across four locations
  • A significant funding allocation will also be provided to create, renew and maintain our assets to ensure we continue to enjoy the facilities offered in our area.

South Australia and indeed all of Australia is experiencing unprecedented levels of cost pressures and inflation. Council is not immune from these price increases, in particular electricity and the ever increasing construction costs to create, maintain or replace Council assets.


Council’s average rate per property was the lowest across metropolitan Adelaide in 2022/2023 and we expect this to remain the case with forecast rate increases in 2023/2024.


Council is committed to financial sustainability and continuing to provide excellent services for our Community and this year are proposing a General Rate increase of 8.90% plus growth. This is in line with our Audit and Governance Advisory Committee’s recommendation to achieving budgeted operating surpluses within 3 years.


This proposed General Rate increase is based on the LGPI (Local Government Price Index) of 6.9% plus 2%. The LGPI measures price movements faced by Local Government in South Australia in respect of their purchases of goods and services which are quite different to those faced by households or the CPI (Consumer Price Index).

The General Rate increase for the average residential property equates to approximately $152, or less than $3 per week. The additional 2% above LGPI will generate $800,000 in income, representing $34 per household.


The additional income will contribute to meeting the significant increase in costs for power and the ever-increasing construction costs to create, maintain and replace Councils assets. It also enables Council to continue to fund existing services and the new initiative projects as outlined in the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.


A small increase individually will result in a collective gain across the community.


What’s being proposed?

The Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget includes a range of new, proposed and committed initiatives for the 2023/2024 financial year which will demonstrate Council’s commitment for a ‘safe, sustainable, vibrant Community’.


About the Plan

The following pages contain a list of projects proposed to be undertaken in 2023/2024 for your consideration and feedback. The outcomes and feedback from this consultation will be considered by Council at the 20 June 2023 meeting, with the budget formally adopted at the 4 July 2023 meeting.


The full Draft Plan can be viewed from the Key Documents section on this page. Additionally, a printed version of the Plan can be viewed at:

  • Council’s Office, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor
  • Campbelltown Library, 171 Montacute Road, Newton
  • The ARC Campbelltown, 531 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown.


How you can get involved

Connect with us, ask questions and provide your feedback in one of the following ways:

  • Preferably provide your feedback online at connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au
  • Complete and return to Council the attached hardcopy survey
  • Email mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au with the subject “Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget”
  • Write a letter addressed to: Community Engagement Officer, Campbelltown City Council, PO Box 1, Campbelltown SA 5074
  • Attend a meeting to discuss plans with Staff and provide feedback.

Come and talk to us on Wednesday 24 May 2023

  1. Coffee Chat (10:30-11:30am) at Cafe Settebello
  2. Public Meeting (6-7pm) at Council's Chambers


Random Prize Draw

Participants who respond online or attend our Public Meeting will go in the draw to win a $100 voucher for a local supermarket.

Consultation closes: 4pm, Friday 26 May 2023.

This consultation has now closed.


Thank you to everyone that participated. The outcomes from the consultation were reported to Council's meeting on 20 June 2023.


To read the report, refer to Item 11.1 of the Council Agenda.


To read the outcomes of the meeting, refer to Item 11.1 of Council Minutes.







Background

The Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget is aligned to our strategic plan, continuing our commitment for a safe, sustainable and vibrant community.


Council will continue to deliver the services we all require and enjoy; our beautiful parks and reserves, our library and the activities offered through The ARC Campbelltown, rubbish collection, maintenance of our roads, stormwater and footpaths.


This plan proposes a number of exciting projects for the coming year to further enhance the liveability of our area and stimulate our local economy including:


  • Funding to create the Paradise Recreation Plaza, which will attract people to the area and offer a unique experience with a focus on cycling, scooting, skating, sports and nature play all in the one space
  • We have listened to the community and have provided funding for additional shade structures at the Thorndon Park playground whilst the natural tree shade establishes. The playground has been a huge success, seeing thousands of visitors from across the state enjoying our beautiful play space with benefits flowing onto local businesses
  • Council is also very excited to be investigating a concept plan for a new Community Hub which will consider a Performing Arts Centre and new administration building and we look forward to bringing potential options for use of that site to the Community for further consideration
  • Other initiatives to provide both a safe community and reduce risks include defibrillators provided for key community facilities, traffic safety improvements at five locations and stormwater projects across four locations
  • A significant funding allocation will also be provided to create, renew and maintain our assets to ensure we continue to enjoy the facilities offered in our area.

South Australia and indeed all of Australia is experiencing unprecedented levels of cost pressures and inflation. Council is not immune from these price increases, in particular electricity and the ever increasing construction costs to create, maintain or replace Council assets.


Council’s average rate per property was the lowest across metropolitan Adelaide in 2022/2023 and we expect this to remain the case with forecast rate increases in 2023/2024.


Council is committed to financial sustainability and continuing to provide excellent services for our Community and this year are proposing a General Rate increase of 8.90% plus growth. This is in line with our Audit and Governance Advisory Committee’s recommendation to achieving budgeted operating surpluses within 3 years.


This proposed General Rate increase is based on the LGPI (Local Government Price Index) of 6.9% plus 2%. The LGPI measures price movements faced by Local Government in South Australia in respect of their purchases of goods and services which are quite different to those faced by households or the CPI (Consumer Price Index).

The General Rate increase for the average residential property equates to approximately $152, or less than $3 per week. The additional 2% above LGPI will generate $800,000 in income, representing $34 per household.


The additional income will contribute to meeting the significant increase in costs for power and the ever-increasing construction costs to create, maintain and replace Councils assets. It also enables Council to continue to fund existing services and the new initiative projects as outlined in the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.


A small increase individually will result in a collective gain across the community.


What’s being proposed?

The Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget includes a range of new, proposed and committed initiatives for the 2023/2024 financial year which will demonstrate Council’s commitment for a ‘safe, sustainable, vibrant Community’.


About the Plan

The following pages contain a list of projects proposed to be undertaken in 2023/2024 for your consideration and feedback. The outcomes and feedback from this consultation will be considered by Council at the 20 June 2023 meeting, with the budget formally adopted at the 4 July 2023 meeting.


The full Draft Plan can be viewed from the Key Documents section on this page. Additionally, a printed version of the Plan can be viewed at:

  • Council’s Office, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor
  • Campbelltown Library, 171 Montacute Road, Newton
  • The ARC Campbelltown, 531 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown.


How you can get involved

Connect with us, ask questions and provide your feedback in one of the following ways:

  • Preferably provide your feedback online at connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au
  • Complete and return to Council the attached hardcopy survey
  • Email mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au with the subject “Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget”
  • Write a letter addressed to: Community Engagement Officer, Campbelltown City Council, PO Box 1, Campbelltown SA 5074
  • Attend a meeting to discuss plans with Staff and provide feedback.

Come and talk to us on Wednesday 24 May 2023

  1. Coffee Chat (10:30-11:30am) at Cafe Settebello
  2. Public Meeting (6-7pm) at Council's Chambers


Random Prize Draw

Participants who respond online or attend our Public Meeting will go in the draw to win a $100 voucher for a local supermarket.

Consultation closes: 4pm, Friday 26 May 2023.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
  • Share Unfortunately I am unable to attend either of your Meetings this Wednesday. I was wondering if you could indicate what buildings you plan to demolish at the existing Council Address to fit a new Performing Arts Centre as well as new Council Chambers. Will there be ample car spaces to accommodate what would be required when an event is on? $300,000 is a lot of money to spend on a concept plan if this area is simply not large enough to achieve an adequate result. An example of this is at the ARC where 3 of the 5 basketball courts are not to FIBA requirements. This prevents those 3 courts being used by Basketball Australia for official games. The ARC is fabulous but it could have been even better. Admittedly those 3 courts are used for social games and training but are unsuitable in tournament situations. on Facebook Share Unfortunately I am unable to attend either of your Meetings this Wednesday. I was wondering if you could indicate what buildings you plan to demolish at the existing Council Address to fit a new Performing Arts Centre as well as new Council Chambers. Will there be ample car spaces to accommodate what would be required when an event is on? $300,000 is a lot of money to spend on a concept plan if this area is simply not large enough to achieve an adequate result. An example of this is at the ARC where 3 of the 5 basketball courts are not to FIBA requirements. This prevents those 3 courts being used by Basketball Australia for official games. The ARC is fabulous but it could have been even better. Admittedly those 3 courts are used for social games and training but are unsuitable in tournament situations. on Twitter Share Unfortunately I am unable to attend either of your Meetings this Wednesday. I was wondering if you could indicate what buildings you plan to demolish at the existing Council Address to fit a new Performing Arts Centre as well as new Council Chambers. Will there be ample car spaces to accommodate what would be required when an event is on? $300,000 is a lot of money to spend on a concept plan if this area is simply not large enough to achieve an adequate result. An example of this is at the ARC where 3 of the 5 basketball courts are not to FIBA requirements. This prevents those 3 courts being used by Basketball Australia for official games. The ARC is fabulous but it could have been even better. Admittedly those 3 courts are used for social games and training but are unsuitable in tournament situations. on Linkedin Email Unfortunately I am unable to attend either of your Meetings this Wednesday. I was wondering if you could indicate what buildings you plan to demolish at the existing Council Address to fit a new Performing Arts Centre as well as new Council Chambers. Will there be ample car spaces to accommodate what would be required when an event is on? $300,000 is a lot of money to spend on a concept plan if this area is simply not large enough to achieve an adequate result. An example of this is at the ARC where 3 of the 5 basketball courts are not to FIBA requirements. This prevents those 3 courts being used by Basketball Australia for official games. The ARC is fabulous but it could have been even better. Admittedly those 3 courts are used for social games and training but are unsuitable in tournament situations. link

    Unfortunately I am unable to attend either of your Meetings this Wednesday. I was wondering if you could indicate what buildings you plan to demolish at the existing Council Address to fit a new Performing Arts Centre as well as new Council Chambers. Will there be ample car spaces to accommodate what would be required when an event is on? $300,000 is a lot of money to spend on a concept plan if this area is simply not large enough to achieve an adequate result. An example of this is at the ARC where 3 of the 5 basketball courts are not to FIBA requirements. This prevents those 3 courts being used by Basketball Australia for official games. The ARC is fabulous but it could have been even better. Admittedly those 3 courts are used for social games and training but are unsuitable in tournament situations.

    Kaz asked over 1 year ago

    Sorry to hear you can't join us at a meeting.  Thanks for taking the time to ask your questions; we would also welcome your feedback via a survey before the consultation closes on Friday. 

    The purpose of the $300,000 is to get some concept plans and cost estimates prepared to determine what options are actually available on the current office site.  No decisions have been made on demolishing buildings at this point.  Car parking will be a key feature of the design and adequate car parking will need to be provided.  Much research has already been undertaken with respect to the Performing Arts Centre component (on the previous planned site) and theatre experts and users were engaged in this process to ensure appropriate design features were included and to advise of learnings from recent builds.  

    performing arts centre
    performing arts centre
  • Share Having the largest increase across Adelaide how is this justified as the items outlined are BAU and ensure the neighbourhood remains. If the council had details to improve congestion on roads with more and more cars parked on side roads and main through fairs creating difficult driving conditions then I could understand. With the increasing in properties and the rates this brings surely this would not offset eg two house when there was once one rate payer? We have more houses and more income for council ?? The costs of planning and fees needs to be more transparent rather than “plans” for public spaces that are already there and been neglected by mismanagement. on Facebook Share Having the largest increase across Adelaide how is this justified as the items outlined are BAU and ensure the neighbourhood remains. If the council had details to improve congestion on roads with more and more cars parked on side roads and main through fairs creating difficult driving conditions then I could understand. With the increasing in properties and the rates this brings surely this would not offset eg two house when there was once one rate payer? We have more houses and more income for council ?? The costs of planning and fees needs to be more transparent rather than “plans” for public spaces that are already there and been neglected by mismanagement. on Twitter Share Having the largest increase across Adelaide how is this justified as the items outlined are BAU and ensure the neighbourhood remains. If the council had details to improve congestion on roads with more and more cars parked on side roads and main through fairs creating difficult driving conditions then I could understand. With the increasing in properties and the rates this brings surely this would not offset eg two house when there was once one rate payer? We have more houses and more income for council ?? The costs of planning and fees needs to be more transparent rather than “plans” for public spaces that are already there and been neglected by mismanagement. on Linkedin Email Having the largest increase across Adelaide how is this justified as the items outlined are BAU and ensure the neighbourhood remains. If the council had details to improve congestion on roads with more and more cars parked on side roads and main through fairs creating difficult driving conditions then I could understand. With the increasing in properties and the rates this brings surely this would not offset eg two house when there was once one rate payer? We have more houses and more income for council ?? The costs of planning and fees needs to be more transparent rather than “plans” for public spaces that are already there and been neglected by mismanagement. link

    Having the largest increase across Adelaide how is this justified as the items outlined are BAU and ensure the neighbourhood remains. If the council had details to improve congestion on roads with more and more cars parked on side roads and main through fairs creating difficult driving conditions then I could understand. With the increasing in properties and the rates this brings surely this would not offset eg two house when there was once one rate payer? We have more houses and more income for council ?? The costs of planning and fees needs to be more transparent rather than “plans” for public spaces that are already there and been neglected by mismanagement.

    Phil W asked over 1 year ago

    While Council is budgeting to maintain existing services, the costs to provide these services have increased in line with what is included in Council’s draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget. For example, Council’s electricity costs have increased by 59% when compared to the budget adopted at the start of the 2022/2023 financial year, while depreciation has increased by 15%. These two items alone have added $3.0 million to Council’s costs.

     In regards to rates, Council will generate additional income when there is a net increase in the number of properties, like the example you provided above.  This is what is referred to as ‘growth’ in the Annual Business Plan documents.  This additional income is used to cover the costs of the additional demand for services, including such things as additional rubbish collections. However, Council does not receive a ‘windfall’ when valuations on properties increase.  Council sets the amount of income required for the financial year to deliver services, and then applies a rate in the dollar across all property values to achieve this amount of income.   Where there is a capital valuation increase on properties, the rate in the dollar is adjusted down by Council to ensure it only raises the revenue as required in the Annual Business Plan and Budget.  Valuations determine how much each property pays however they don’t determine how much income is raised.

    #abp,#budget
    #abp #budget
  • Share Is there going to be any progress on the play ground in Pamela Ave. This playground is an eye sore in the area and has been neglected for years. Tipping mulch on it just created a huge mess on the road and in my front yard every time we have big winds. It does not encourage people to use it as a park as it is never maintained. on Facebook Share Is there going to be any progress on the play ground in Pamela Ave. This playground is an eye sore in the area and has been neglected for years. Tipping mulch on it just created a huge mess on the road and in my front yard every time we have big winds. It does not encourage people to use it as a park as it is never maintained. on Twitter Share Is there going to be any progress on the play ground in Pamela Ave. This playground is an eye sore in the area and has been neglected for years. Tipping mulch on it just created a huge mess on the road and in my front yard every time we have big winds. It does not encourage people to use it as a park as it is never maintained. on Linkedin Email Is there going to be any progress on the play ground in Pamela Ave. This playground is an eye sore in the area and has been neglected for years. Tipping mulch on it just created a huge mess on the road and in my front yard every time we have big winds. It does not encourage people to use it as a park as it is never maintained. link

    Is there going to be any progress on the play ground in Pamela Ave. This playground is an eye sore in the area and has been neglected for years. Tipping mulch on it just created a huge mess on the road and in my front yard every time we have big winds. It does not encourage people to use it as a park as it is never maintained.

    Cheryl asked over 1 year ago

    Council has money in this year’s budget to undertake some renewal and replacement works, including replacement of some of the play equipment, seating and the drinking fountain, however a full redevelopment as per the adopted plan (following community consultation) cannot be achieved without additional funding (the new component).  

    Staff are also investigating whether the area adjacent to the playground can be reinstated to a grassed area using existing budgets, which will enable some of the mulched area to be reduced.

    Other aspects (the ‘new’ component) of the redevelopment is currently unfunded and not proposed to be undertaken in 2023/2024 at this point (refer Unfunded Projects/Services list).

    #pamela
    #pamela
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