MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY SEPTEMBER 2014

The Monthly Report to the Community summarises, for the information of the community and other interested stakeholders, all of the many activities of the Shire for the preceding month, ranging from policy development and implementation through to service delivery, the provision of infrastructure, and the Shires financial position.

Given the scope of the Shires wide ranging activities, there is a great deal to report. Every effort is made to provide information in a readily understandable, easy-to-read form.

Any resident, ratepayer or other stakeholder seeking further information should contact the relevant Shire manager or director, or in the first instance can contact:

Todd Trimble

Manager Communications Ph. 5950 1200

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CEOs IntroductionDr Michael Kennedy, OAMiii

(-Strategic PlanningAllan Cowley1-Statutory PlanningAngela Hughes32-Environment Protection and Community SafetyClaire Smith40-Economic DevelopmentShane Murphy46-Director Sustainable EnvironmentStephen Chapple51-Infrastructure Strategy52-Infrastructure MaintenanceNiall McDonagh61-Infrastructure Project ManagementCraig Cinquegrana65-Renewable ResourcesSophia Schyschow67-Director Sustainable InfrastructureAlison Leighton72-Child, Youth and Family CareLouise Wilkins73-Aged and Disability ServicesJenny Van Riel77-Recreation and LeisurePeter Gore80-Libraries, Arts and CultureGeoff Carson85-Social Planning and Community DevelopmentJenny Macaffer88-Director Sustainable CommunitiesRob Macindoe92-Corporate Planning and ProjectsRobin Adams93-CommunicationsTodd Trimble94-Team Support and DevelopmentJohn Rankine96-Governance and Corporate SupportTony Beynon98-Property & ValuationYasmin Woods101-Information ServicesMike Foreshew105-FinanceGeoff Emberson106-Director Sustainable OrganisationBruce Rendall107Capital Works OverviewCraig Cinquegrana108Priority Works OverviewVarious121Priority Projects OverviewVarious124Asset Conversion ProgramYasmin Woods130Financial StatementsGeoff Emberson- Standard Statement of Financial Performance (IncomeStatement)- Net Cost Statement137138- Standard Statement of Cash Flows140- Standard Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)143- Standard Statement of Capital Works144- Corporate Performance Statement146Key Financial Status IndicatorsGeoff Emberson147)Performance Executive Summary

- Borrowings

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CEOs INTRODUCTION

MULTIPLE AWARDS

The Shire was well recognised this month for the high quality work we do, receiving three significant awards that acknowledge the professionalism, innovation and outstanding level of work being achieved by the Shire.

Water Management Awards

The Shire was awarded co-winners for two outstanding projects by the Stormwater Industry Association of Victoria. The awards are to encourage and celebrate excellence in the innovation, development, completion and management of stormwater projects. Both awards received were in the category of Excellence in Policy or Education;

Melbourne Waters 10,000 Raingardens program: working with the Shire and community to raise stormwater awareness and drive community action. An excellent community based project that saw over 600 downpipe diverters hand delivered and installed throughout the Mornington Peninsula.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Water Sensitive Urban Design Gap Analysis and Toolkit Development: a project in partnership with Spiire to develop an industry leading manual covering design, constructions, maintenance and all other aspects of Water Sensitive Urban Design for local government and private industry.

These two projects will now be considered for the Excellence Awards in the National Stormwater conference later this year.

Excellence in Coastal Planning and Management The Shire has received the Victorian Coastal AwardforExcellenceinthePlanningand Management category for the Rye Recreational Boating Precinct Plan. The plan presents an integrated vision for the future planning and managementofthisimportantboatingand recreational precinct. The Plan aims to address the needs of existing users, while also supporting and enhancing opportunities for broader community use and enjoyment.

2014 VLGA YACVic READYS Awards

At the next quarterly report I will advise further regarding our success in being awarded Best Local Government Youth Service.

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DRIVING RESPONSIVENESS, INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY (DRIP)

The Shire is committed to enhancing the responsiveness and value-for-money of all of its services, through a relentless focus on innovation and improving productivity. Some of this months highlights are summarised here:

Pop Up Visitor Information Centre

A pop up Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre initiative was trialled for the first time at the Red Hill Garden Show this month and proved very popular, with over 175 visitors accessing information, brochures, touring maps and visitor guides. Visitors included locals as well as day trippers from Melbourne and travellers from abroad. Bringing the pop up centre to popular events like the Red Hill Garden Show provides greater access and promotion of our resources and information for visitors and tourists.

Innovative Products for Capital Works

Two new innovative products are currently being implemented as part of capital works projects;

A unique style of litter trap with a transparent lid which is not only valuable from a community education perspective but also provides inspection and cleaning efficiencies.

Composite plastic beams are being used for the construction of the Tassels Creek pedestrian bridge. This product (at a very exposed coastal location) will have much

greater durability than galvanised steel or timber.

QR Codes

In the interest of providing more project progress information to the community, the Shire is investigating adding QR codes (Quick Response Codes two dimensional bar code) to the project information signs installed at capital works sites. By using a smart phone the QR code will direct the enquirer to the Shire website for the latest up-to-date information.

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Digital Media Initiatives

With the introduction of eMagazines, library members are now able to borrow magazines by downloading them to their computers or electronic mobile devices. This initiative has been hugely popular, with over 600 members signing up and almost 4,000 eMagazines being borrowed in the first month.

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Sunday openings, eMagazines and other library programs was sent out to all of our library members with email accounts. Almost 9,500 library members read the eNewsletter. Broadening contact through email has significantly helped our library members to embrace the new eMagazines, collections and visits to our online services and libraries.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Active, direct engagement with local communities is an essential element of Councils policy development and implementation, and service delivery and community support. Some of this months highlights are summarised here:

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Sina Summers, Aunty Carolyn Briggs,

Mayor, Councillor Antonella Celi and Glenys Watts

at the Evolve Launch

Evolve Indigenous Stories on Air

The first of the Evolve, Indigenous History Storytelling radio programs was broadcast by 3RPP in September. Evolve will run until the end of October. The program has been developed in partnership with the Aboriginal Support and Development Tea and presents the history of the Boon Wurrung people and the Indigenous community on the peninsula. The program is presented in the format of interviews and includes such topics as tradition, language and lifestyle stories.

CFA Workshop Series

A CFA Fire ready workshop series was held for the Tourism Industry with 30 business attendees. Thee workshops, developed by the CFA Community Education Team in conjunction with the Shire assist tourism business to develop their own Fire Ready plans. The workshops have been run successfully over the past three years and have now been nominated for a state CFA award.

Boys Only Storytelling

A series of boys only storytelling nights were held this month to celebrate footy fever but more importantly to bring together young men and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, older brothers, carers and significant others through sharing stories. The story telling element provided a common ground that encouraged communication and strengthened connections between the participants

Home at Last Project

As part of the Home at Last strategy, community education sessions were conducted across the Shire to increase awareness about affordable, secure and adaptable housing options for older people.

Home at Last is a joint project between the Shire and Housing for the Aged Action Group. The sessions were provided to expand awareness of Home at Last services and to ensure that older people living in insecure rental accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula have access to services that can provide advice, advocacy, support and housing outcomes.

Prevention of Family Violence Forum

The Shire supported The Peninsula Voice group to deliver a community forum addressing the issue of family violence. Over 500 people attended to hear speakers including Police Commissioner Ken Lay, Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria CEO Fiona McCormack and Tyabb resident and local fami