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Ararat Rural City Council, 26 March 2024

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Decisions

  1. Endorses Grampians Wine Discovery Centre concept and seeks $500,000 grant

    Concept endorsed subject to securing $500,000 from the Enabling Tourism Fund 2024.

    Carried p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Approves $125,000 Council co-contribution for Wine Discovery Centre if grant awarded

    $125,000 confirmed for 2024/25 if the $500,000 grant is awarded.

    Carried p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Enforces rates arrears with 3-month notice then debt collection agencies

    CEO to write to arrears ratepayers; if no action within 3 months, agencies pursue recovery.

    Carried p. 233 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Adopts Confidential Items Procedure for consistent handling of confidential information

    Procedure adopted for consistent treatment of confidential information.

    Carried p. 267 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Funds Ararat Youth Activators 2024 with $80,000 investment

    $80,000 approved, with Crazy Ideas College contributing $10,000 plus in-kind support.

    Carried p. 250 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Council meetings livestreamed via Facebook and the Council website.
  • Financial performance reported as in line with budget; no revised budget required.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council meetings livestreamed via Facebook and the Council website.
  • Data dashboards mentioned for CEO and councillors in rates arrears actions.
  • Confidential Information Procedure adopted to improve consistency around release of information.
321 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 9, 233, 250, 267