Decision details

Memorandum by the Chief Executive Officer

To Council:

On 23 June 2025, Council approved grant funding as part of the Dixon Street Improvement Grant program.

This grant program supports capital works that improve shop and building frontages on Dixon Street south with matched funding that contributes to:

·                the visible renewal of Dixon Street (south) shopfronts and facades, making the street more active and attractive

·                the creation of a ‘chef’s gallery’ bringing the theatre of food preparation to Dixon Street – the distinct character and identity of Dixon Street as the historic heart of Chinatown.

The program is open for 3 years from 2024/25 or until the budget is exhausted.

City staff have been made aware of the need to amend a grant that was approved by Council in June 2025 to account for a requested change of recipient.

Elegant Dixon Property Pty Ltd (ABN 36 635 215 708) was awarded a $60,000 grant for a project at 82-84 Dixon Street. The recipient has requested a change of grant recipient to Elegant Dixon Property Pty Ltd as the trustee for Elegant Dixon Trust (ABN 32 195 205 659).

The project, grant funding amount, and criteria for the recommendation for funding remain the same.

In accordance with the resolution of Council of 23 June 2025 that approved this grant funding, Council is required to approve any change to the identity of a grant recipient.

MONICA BARONE PSM

Chief Executive Officer

Moved by the Chair (the Lord Mayor), seconed by Councillor Gannon.

It is resolved that Council approve the change of grant recipient for the project at 82-84 Dixon Street, as part of the Dixon Street Improvement Grant program, from Elegant Dixon Property Pty Ltd (ABN 36 635 215 708) to Elegant Dixon Property Pty Ltd as the trustee for Elegant Dixon Trust (ABN 32 195 205 659).

Carried unanimously.

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