Hepburn Shire Council, 27 June 2023
CheckedDecisions
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Adopt 2023/24 budget for Hepburn Shire
Adopted the 2023/2024 Budget annexed to this report, including the proposed changes to the draft budget, in accordance with Section 94 of the Local Government Act 2020 and relevant regulations.
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Fund a part-time Housing Officer with an extra $60,000
Allocated an additional $60,000 to implement Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan actions.
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Set Hepburn Shire 2023/24 rates and charges, with fees schedule
Adopted 2023/2024 rates and charges and the schedule of Fees and Charges.
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Authorise CEO to make minor administrative changes to the budget
Authorised the CEO to effect minor administrative changes to the 2023/2024 Annual Budget.
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Set Hepburn Shire capital works priorities totalling about $19.37M
Priorities included Creswick Trails ($5.9M) and Daylesford Town Hall remediation ($1.0M, stage one).
Other notable items
- Community submissions covered off-leash dog parks, road funding, Victoria Park masterplan, and affordable housing.
- Budget discussion included storm recovery costs and financial strain from inflation and contractor shortages.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Budget included $130,000 for cyber security initiatives to protect data.
- Budget consultation submissions used “Participate Hepburn”.