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City of Ballarat, 24 June 2026

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Decisions

  1. Adopt 2026/27 Ballarat budget and rates, charges and fees

    Resolution 41.1 adopted the 2026/27 Annual Budget and Resolution 41.5 declared $172,460,282 to be raised from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

    Carried p. 10 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Borrow up to $11.833 million for 2026/27

    Resolution 41.3 approved borrowing capacity up to $11.833 million for 2026/27, with authorisation for any two officers to progress loan arrangements.

    Carried p. 10 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Award Glenelg Highway Bike Path contract for $4,133,295.13

    Resolution 17 awarded Contract 25/26-62 to Central Vic Civil Pty Ltd for $4,133,295.13 (excluding GST), with the CEO authorised to execute terms.

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

  4. Adopt Graffiti and Vandalism Policy

    Resolution 15.1 adopted the Graffiti and Vandalism Policy.

    Carried p. 15 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Endorse 2026/27 Annual Action Plan for Council priorities

    Resolution 8 endorsed the 2026/27 Annual Action Plan, with progress updates noted to be provided quarterly.

    Carried p. 13 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Public raised concerns about libraries running generative AI workshops amid IP and environmental controversies.
  • Budget Q&A: 2026/27 includes Family Day Care retention pending a Council decision.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • City website to publish the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey report.
  • Ballarat Libraries workshops on generative AI for digital literacy, including online safety and media literacy.
  • Safe City CCTV maintenance contracted under Tender 25/26-413 Security Services Panel.
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