The Adelaide City Council invites engagement from the community about Draft 2013-14 Project Summary The Adelaide City Council is inviting comment on its draft 2013-14. This document sets out the objectives and projects Council will deliver for the community in 2013-14 in working toward its commitment to make Adelaide a city of great places for people. Included in this consultation pack: Draft summary for consultation Submission Form For more information and to view the full draft 2013-14 Business Plan and Budget please visit Consultation closes 5 pm Wednesday 29 May 2013
Lord Mayor s Message Welcome to the Adelaide City Council draft 2013-14 Business Plan & Budget. As Lord Mayor, it is great to oversee a budget of such significance. Council has a strong commitment to creating vibrant, fun and interesting places in the city where more people want to spend more time. This budget supports two of the largest projects in the city s history, the $25 million Stage 1 redevelopment of Rundle Mall and $28 million rejuvenation of Victoria Square. Key features for Victoria Square include an events space for up to 7000 people and a generous promenade, while Rundle Mall will receive new seating, paving, plus a Gawler Place events space. Both developments will also see a significant increase in trees. Continuing the roll-out of Council s innovative transport strategy is also a focus of this budget, which aims to promote balanced transport across the city. Council s Bicycle Action Plan will receive $1.3 million of funding for projects such as the Frome Street Bikeway, education and travel behaviour change initiatives and the Adelaide City Bikes scheme. Council is committed to the city s digital future, with the budget allocating funds to begin implementation of Council s Digital Strategy, our plan for Adelaide to enhance its position as a great smart city. I am very pleased the budget also places importance on maintaining and improving residential amenities, with an additional $1 million allocated to improving the city s residential streets. Thank you for taking the time to read through the draft. We value your opinion and are keen to hear your thoughts on what is being proposed. Please go to http:// to have your say. Thank you for your support, and I hope you are enjoying everything the city has to offer. Stephen Yarwood LORD MAYOR
Highlights for 2013-14 Completing Stage One of the Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga Upgrade including an integrated events space bringing energy and culture to the centre of the city Transforming Rundle Mall into a modern and unique place for people to meet, shop, enjoy events, spend time and soak up the lively city atmosphere Continuing to work collaboratively with the State Government on a range of major city projects, such as Adelaide Oval, Riverbank precinct and the new hospital Attracting people and businesses to the city through placemaking and activation projects, reducing red tape and offering training and assistance to small and start-up businesses Crafting a city adaptable to climate change, that uses fewer resources and supports local ecological systems by delivering such initiative as the Sustainable Office Program and managing Park Lands native vegetation and water courses Ensuring a well presented, clean and safe city by focusing on delivering high quality core services Working with business and the community to adopt a place making approach to Asset Renewal and Maintenance to ensure integrated design and planning enhances city environments Creating a bicycle friendly city by expanding the Bicycle Action Plan including delivering bike lanes on Frome Street and Margaret Street, increasing Park Lands cycling networks Delivering a state of the art City Library and associated History Hub in the heart of the city Enhancing the Riverbank precinct by redeveloping the old railway site located in Tulya Wardli (Bonython Park) for community use Delivering a $1m Residential Street Development Program in consultation with the community Improving digital literacy and expanding digital engagement in the Community through the provision of free training in computer, internet and smart devices (e.g. ipads and smart phones) at the Digital Hub Continuing to bring public spaces and laneways alive through the next phase of Splash ensuring an exciting and broader range of events and activities in a variety of venues across the city and throughout the year Making the city safe and pleasant for pedestrians through the implementation of Smart Move Strategy, reduction of pedestrian waiting times at signals, continuing to improve safety lighting and footpath upgrades
Project Information Purpose The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on the draft 2013-14. This Document sets out the objectives and projects Council will deliver for the community in 2013-14 in working toward its commitment to make Adelaide a city of great places for people. Background This document aims to help you have your say about your City and your budget and outlines the key details of the Adelaide City Council s draft 2013-14. This year s draft Budget sets out the objectives and projects Council will deliver for the community in 2013-14 in working toward its commitment to make Adelaide a city of great places for people. A full copy of the draft 2013-14 is available at. Adelaide City Council has adopted the following strategic management plans: Adelaide: One City, Many Places, The City of Adelaide Strategic Plan 2012-16 Infrastructure and Asset Management Plans Corporation Plan 2012-2016 The Strategic Plan 2012-2016 outlines the Adelaide City Council s vision for the City of Adelaide and the projects and services it will deliver between 2012 and 2016. Development of the Strategic Plan involved extensive community engagement. Community ideas identified through the first two stages of Picture Adelaide have also provided inspiration for the development of the 2013-14. The Corporation Plan 2012-2016 focuses on strategies that Council uses to shape its internal processes to ensure resources are efficiently and effectively deployed to deliver the outcomes of the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan establishes the context for the 2013-14 Business Plan and Budget, which is the key annual operational and financial planning document of the Adelaide City Council. It describes what services and projects Council plans to provide in the forthcoming financial year and how it plans to allocate its budget. The provides a blueprint for what Council will deliver in the 2013-14 financial year. Timeline 9 May to 29 May 2013: Public consultation period During the consultation period you can speak to a Council representative in the Planning Centre, 25 Pirie Street at the following times: 2 pm to 4 pm on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 9 am to 11 am on Friday, 17 May 2013 12 pm to 2 pm on Monday, 20 May 3 June 2013 Public Meeting. At this meeting all submissions will be presented to Council and if they wish, people can speak to their submissions June 2013 Council adopt final 2013-14 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions can be found at
Key Actions and Objectives Strategic Outcome 1: City of Great Places Council Programs: City Design, City Planning and Public Realm Annual objectives for 2013-14: Progress the Topham Bentham Pitt Street demonstration project by June 2014 All structure plans completed for the City of Adelaide by June 2014. Deliver key functions and capital works support, focussing on major projects and priorities, within agreed levels of service, by June 2014 Key actions for 2013-14: Provide professional design advice and support for key city activation projects including Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Rundle Mall, City Library, Park Lands projects and others Provide professional design advice and support for the projects of key city stakeholders Deliver the designs for the Capital Works 2014-15 program and complete the 2013-14 program Champion innovative design thinking in public space, eg supporting the Pilot Parklet Program and the work of the New Architects Group Develop strategies for consistency and sustainability in the design of the city to inform upgrades and renewals, such as improved street activation through the fine grain work Progress the recommendations of the Public Spaces Public Life 2011 Gehl Architects. Assess approximately 1200 development applications Provide incentives for the conservation of heritage buildings Provide advice to Council s Development Assessment Panel Provide support and advice to the Adelaide Park Lands Authority Provide advice on the Planning Reform Agenda of The Expert Panel Develop sustainable initiatives within Council owned and leased facilities to achieve financial and environmental sustainable outcomes Reduce Council s level of waste to landfill and partner with Zero Waste SA to support community initiatives such as e-waste recycling Develop a proposal to collaborate with other councils to share resources Provide support and maintenance on Council projects including Ergo apartments on Sturt Street, Rundle Mall and Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga upgrades and the Victoria Park playing fields Strategic Outcome 2: Accessible City Council Program: Accessible City Annual objective for 2013-14: Complete a 4-Year Action Plan for the Easy Walking, Safe Cycling, Quality Public Transport, Green Travel and Smart Parking Outcomes of the Smart Move Strategy by June 2014 Key actions for 2013-14: Construct the Frome Street bikeway, providing a north-south bicycle route in the city from Greenhill Road to Pirie Street, along Regent, Charlotte, Castle and Frome Streets, and complete concept design of the Frome Street Bikeway from Pirie Street to North Terrace Promote cycling events and awareness, expand the SmarterTravel@Work travel behaviour change program, and increase the stock of city bikes, with initial use during the Velo-city conference Complete the design of a higher frequency free City Connector Bus service and acquire new buses to operate the service Complete the On-Street Parking Strategy and the business case for new parking technologies
Strategic Outcome 3: Creative City Council Program: Vibrant City Annual objective for 2013-14: Develop a Vibrant City Strategy by June 2014 Key actions for 2013-14: Develop a Public Art Action Plan Develop a Live Music Action Plan Develop and implement a business case for the Adelaide Town Hall Provide sponsorship and grants Develop, position and activate Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga as a community events space Strategic Outcome 4: Liveable City Council Programs: City Community, Active City and City Safety and Customer Service Annual objectives for 2013-14: Deliver the new City Library and associated History Hub by June 2014 Develop a sport infrastructure masterplan for the West and South Park Lands by December 2013 Work with community to deliver four community led place making initiatives focussed on Volunteers Week, Adult Learners Week, Neighbour Day and a sustainability event Increase opportunities for the community to volunteer in the city by establishing City Event & City Professionals volunteer groups Partner with City Archives to deliver 2 History Hubs that increase access to city archives Develop a master plan for the North Adelaide Golf Course Provide recreation and sport grants to support activation in the city squares, along the Karrawirra Pari (Torrens River) and in the Park Lands Engage with sporting associations and the local community to develop a program of informal and formal sport and recreational activities for Victoria Park Undertake upgrade works of boilers, filtration system and retiling Reduce red tape across permit applications and approval processes Deliver lighting solutions and CCTV installations to improve city safety Review procedures and guidelines for outdoor dining permits and alcohol management Deliver innovative means of delivering customer solutions through a review of Council s customer channels and access points Assist Adelaide s food businesses in achieving best class food and health safety standards through inspections and advice Design and implement a new environmental health operating model for Adelaide s food businesses by June 2014 Key actions: for 2013-14 Develop and deliver a 2013-14 Reconciliation Action Plan Deliver a business case for a community hub for the Sturt Street residential development
Strategic Outcome 5: Prosperous City Council Program: City Growth and Investment Annual objective for 2013-14 Facilitate a place-led approach to rejuvenating Main Streets by June 2014 Key actions for 2013-14 Co-create an innovation eco-system that supports entrepreneurs to develop creative, diverse, knowledge based businesses Promote Adelaide as a destination for business, investment and talent and facilitate investment opportunities as they arise Collaborate with Rundle Mall Management Authority and other Main Street groups to attract new retailers to establish in Adelaide and to facilitate private investment in building place activation Partner with key stakeholders to promote living in the City Strategic Outcome 6: Environmentally Sustainable City Council Program: Sustainable City Annual objective for 2013-14 Develop place making solutions that consider environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation by June 2014 Key actions for 2013-14 Partner with stakeholders to build the community s capability to prepare for climate change, use resources wisely and manage escalating utility costs, including through incentives Influence design solutions and projects that prepare the city for the impacts of climate change and use resources wisely Support office tenants and building owners to reduce energy use and carbon emissions from commercial buildings, through initiatives such as CitySwitch Reduce Council s use of energy and mains water and increase diversion of waste from landfill Implement priority biodiversity and water quality outcomes
2013-14 Draft 2013-14 for Consultation
2013-14 Draft 2013-14 for Consultation
Financial Context There are a number of cost factors that Council must take into account. These factors include: Non-discretionary cost increases including the impact of the carbon tax on waste management, utility price increases, water, sewer and electricity charges Service and infrastructure needs for a growing population Commitments to major projects and partnership initiatives over more than one year How Council plans to cover increased costs To minimise the impact on ratepayers, the draft 2013-14 Business Plan and Budget has been prepared within the following parameters: A continued drive for business excellence to ensure best practice is used to achieve effective and efficient services Major strategic projects of metropolitan/state benefit to be partnerfunded with the State and Federal Governments, wherever possible Draft 2013-14 Budget at a Glance Total Operating Expenditure (including Strategic Projects) Net General Rate Revenue Non-rate Operating Revenue Net Capital Expenditure $158.1 million $85.3 million $113.6 million $107.0 million What this Means for Ratepayers In setting its proposed rates for the 2013-14 financial year, Council has considered the amount of revenue required to fund the delivery of the services and activities set out in the. Council has also taken into account other sources of revenue and the distribution of rate contributions between various categories of ratepayers. Rates Modelling With the annual valuation process nearing completion, Adelaide City Council has undertaken an analysis of the existing valuation and rating base. Based on current estimates, it is expected the average increase in rates payable will be in the range of 3.5% to 4.5% for all existing properties. The final valuation record is still subject to quality assurance processes during the consultation period. Your Rates in 2013-14 It is expected that the Residential Differential General Rate will raise net rate revenue in the order of $17.8 million in 2013-14. It is expected that the Non Residential Differential Residential Rate will raise net rate revenue in the order of $67.5 million in 2013-14. Council will continue to offer a quarterly billing option with the last day to pay Council rates scheduled for 1 September 2013, 1 December 2013, 1 March 2014 and 1 June 2014. Separate Rates Separate rates will continue to be levied for the purposes of managing and marketing the Rundle Mall Precinct and to recover funds on behalf of the Adelaide & Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board
Feedback How do I provide my feedback? You can make a submission on the draft before 5:00 pm Wednesday, 29 May 2013. There are a number of ways in which you can provide feedback: Feedback Form Complete the Feedback Form which asks specific questions about the Budget and provides an opportunity for general comments regarding the Budget. This feedback form can be found online and on the following page of this document. Online/ Website Council has a dedicated website that provides an opportunity for quick and efficient online feedback. Visit for information about the project and online ways to provide your comments. Alternatively comments can be emailed to yoursay@adelaidecitycouncil.com. Written Submissions All written submissions must be received by 5.00 pm on the date advertised and should be addressed to: Community Consultation 2013-14 GPO Box 2252, Adelaide SA 5001 Public meeting You can nominate to speak to your submission at a Public Meeting to be held at the Town Hall at 5:15 pm on 3 June 2013. If you would like to speak to your submission at this meeting, please indicate this on your written submission. If you indicate that you would like to speak, a council staff member will contact you to inform you of your scheduled time slot. You will be allocated a maximum of two minutes. Budget Allocator A new inclusion in the consultation this year is the Budget Allocator which can be found online at. This tool allows you to tell us how you would like to see the 2013-14 budget allocated. It includes an overview of Council Programs and key projects proposed for the 2013-14 financial year. What happens to my feedback? Once a submission is received, correspondence will be sent confirming its receipt. Council staff will review all feedback, submissions and correspondence and collate these responses in a report. This report will be presented to Council at a Public Meeting on 3 June 2013. There will be the opportunity to speak to your submission at this meeting. Please refer to the Public Meeting section under Feedback for more information. Consideration will be given to all feedback received. Following the consideration of feedback, it is envisaged that the final 2013-14 will be presented Council for their endorsement in June 2013. All submissions will be available online after the consultation period. Council responses to key submission themes will also available online after at this time. How do I know my feedback has been received? All feedback forms, submissions or correspondence will be acknowledged either by email or in writing so that you know your comments/feedback has been received. Contact Person For more information, please contact: Anika Richardson Corporate Planning Consultant Phone: 8203 7164 Email: a.richardson@adelaidecitycouncil.com
Feedback Form Feedback closes 5 pm, Wednesday, 29 May 2013 It is Council s policy that for a formal submission to be received it must include your name and residential address. Formal submissions will be provided to Council and will be a publically available document. This feedback form asks specific questions about the project and provides an opportunity for general comments regarding the project/proposal. If your feedback form includes your name and residential address, it will be considered as a formal submission. If it does not include these details, your comments will be considered, however, it will not be included in the formal submission process. Name Address E-Mail Please indicate if you would like to attend the public hearing on 3 June 2013 at 5:15 pm in the Adelaide Town Hall to speak to your submission. Yes, I would like to speak to my submission. Please contact me on phone number with further information. No, I do not want to speak to my submission. Q1. Priorities (Please refer to the Full Draft for more details) The highlights of the proposed priorities can be found on page 3 of this consultation pack. Do you support the proposed priorities? a) Yes - all b) Yes - some c) No - none Please provide any further comments you have regarding the Council s 2013-14 priorities.
Q2. Annual objectives (Please refer to the Full Draft for more details) The annual objectives set out what the Council will achieve in 2013-14 Do you support the proposed annual objectives? a) Yes - all b) Yes - some c) No - none Please provide any further comments you have regarding the Council s 2013-14 annual objectives. Q3. Key actions (Please refer to the Full Draft for more details) The key actions for 2013-14 set out the key services and projects that the Council will undertake in 2013-14 Do you support the proposed key actions? a) Yes - all b) Yes - some c) No - none Please provide any further comments you have regarding the Council s 2013-14 key actions.
Q4. Do you have any further comments? If yes, please detail below. Written submissions must be received by: 5:00 pm Wednesday, 29 May 2013 Community Consultation 2013-14 GPO Box 2252 Adelaide SA 5001 Or Email yoursay@adelaidecitycouncil.com For all enquiries, please call Anika Richardson on 8203 7164 or a.richardson@adelaidecitycouncil.com. Thank you for your submission. Please tell us more about you (Optional) Gender Male Female Year of Birth Suburb Are you on Adelaide City Council Rate Payer? Yes No Please tell us how you participate in city life (tick all that apply). Resident Business Owner Worker Student Leisure/ Recreation Shopper/ Visitor Other