Ararat Rural City Council, 30 April 2024
CheckedDecisions
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Adopt quarterly performance report financial statements to 31 March 2024
Adopted financial statements and performance indicators for the period ended 31 March 2024 (Carried 4968/24).
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Suspend Ararat Fitness Centre stage 1 redevelopment and reallocate budget
Stage 1 redevelopment suspended; remaining unspent budget reallocated to concept development for alternative site(s) (Carried 4969/24).
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Endorse 2024/25 budget engagement plan for Engage Ararat and town halls
Revised engagement plan endorsed, including Engage Ararat posting by 17 May 2024 and town halls/drop-ins through 29 May 2024 (Carried 4970/24).
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Adopt Election Period Policy 2024 for 26 October 2024 general election
Adopted policy for caretaker period from 24 September 2024 to 26 October 2024 (Carried 4971/24).
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Award Contract P-01 panel supply for painting, electrical and plumbing
Awarded to CHS Australia Pty Ltd and Grampians Painting and Decorating to 30 June 2025 (Carried 4975/24).
Other notable items
- Rates debtor concern: outstanding rates debtors rose to $4.917m as at 31 March 2024.
- Capital works update included Mt William Road reconstruction and OTTA reseals.
- Lake Bolac childcare feasibility completed; council-owned land near P–12 College identified.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Live streaming of formal council meetings via Facebook and the council website.
- Digital Twin Victoria, Free Public WiFi Services, and Planning & Data Development listed as grant-funded items.