Moved by the Chair (the Lord Mayor), seconded by Councillor Scott -
It is resolved that:
(A)
Council
approve a joint funding partnership to boost the city centre economy, support
businesses and creatives and invite the public safely back into the city,
particularly during the summer months, with the NSW Government contributing up
to $15 million and the City contributing up to $5 million towards Al Fresco
City initiatives as outlined in the subject report;
(B)
Council
note that the City is working with the NSW Government to facilitate any
necessary changes to regulations and planning controls and exemptions to
applicable public health orders, and to obtain any necessary approvals to
deliver the initiatives set out in the subject report;
(C)
authority
be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and enter
into any necessary agreements with the NSW Government relating to the funding
and implementation of the Al Fresco City program as outlined generally in the
subject report and in Confidential Attachment C to the subject report;
(D)
Council
note that the City's $5 million contribution is largely funded by savings as a
result of the NSW Government taking over delivery of Sydney New Years' Eve, as
well as other operational savings within the City Life budget due to
cancellation of events during this time. If savings are not achieved additional
budget may be required from General Contingency;
Outdoor Dining
(E)
Council
continue support for small business, community and the cultural sector until 31
October 2021 by waiving footway dining fees and security
deposits in accordance with the Covid-19 fee waiver category in the Schedule of
Fees and Charges;
(F)
Council
adopt the temporary City of Sydney Outdoor Dining Guidelines, October 2020, at
Attachment A to the subject report, noting that public consultation has not
been possible given the circumstances;
(G)
the
Chief Executive Officer be requested to urgently develop all necessary criteria
and processes to implement the recommendations in the subject report in
relation to outdoor dining;
Grants and Sponsorship
(H)
the
Chief Executive Officer be requested to urgently prepare and exhibit a revision
to the Grants and Sponsorship section of the 2020/21 Operational Plan to
incorporate the proposed amended grants program outlined in the subject report;
Outdoor
Summer Cultural Experience
(J)
Council
approve an exemption from tender for the provision of technical services and
event personnel for the performance stage forming part of the outdoor summer
cultural experience program; and
(K)
authority
be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and
administer these contracts referred to in clause (J), noting the reasons a
satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders are:
(i)
there
is an immediate need to have this program in place for summer, to occur at a
time when the weather conditions suit outdoor performances, and provide the
urgent and necessary support required by businesses and creatives;
(ii)
there
is insufficient time to undertake the usual competitive tender process and
still deliver the program in time for the program to have its desired impact
this summer;
(iii)
there
are limited providers in the market capable of providing the required technical
services, and experienced event personnel, of the required scope; and
(iv)
value
for money for Council will be achieved by conducting a competitive procurement
process, as outlined in Confidential Attachment D to the subject report.
Carried unanimously.
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