Minutes in a Second

Ararat Rural City Council, 25 June 2024

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Decisions

  1. Adopt 2024/25 budget with zero percent rate rise

    Zero percent rate rise set, with municipal charge $96 and total intended $17,197,816.

    Carried p. 16 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Adopt 2024 general valuation for 2024/25 rates

    Certified 27 May 2024 and adopted subject to Minister for Planning declaration.

    Carried p. 8 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Endorse removal of Norfolk Island pines on Barkly Street

    Norfolk Island pines to be removed, with replacements sourced from the Urban Trees booklet.

    Carried p. 108 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Release Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2024–2034 for consultation

    Draft accepted for Engage Ararat consultation, with feedback reviewed at the September 2024 meeting.

    Carried p. 111 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Adopt Public Transparency Policy and publish it online

    Policy adopted and resolved to be placed on the Council website.

    Carried p. 118 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Adopted International and Interstate Travel Policy and Council Expenses and Support Policy.
  • Budget includes $15.513 million capital works and no new loan borrowings.
  • Received Community Satisfaction Survey 2024 report.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council meetings live streamed via Facebook and available on the Council website.
  • Community consultation via Engage Ararat online platform.
  • Public Transparency Policy to be published on the Council website.
393 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 8, 16, 108, 111, 118