Annual Report - City of Bayswater

ContentsMayor’s Report 2Members of Council 3Chief Executive Officer’s Report 4Executive Services 6Administration and Community Services 8Technical Services 15Planning and Development Services 22Financial Services 27Statutory Reporting 31Abridged Financial Statements 33Independent Audit Report 34Statement by the Chief Executive Officer 35Statement of Financial Position 36Statement of Changes in Equity 37Statements of Comprehensive Income 38Statement of Cash Flows 41Rate Setting Statement 43North WardElectoral WardNorth WardArea 7 square kilometresParts of Noranda,Morley, Dianella andBeechboroCentral WardArea 9 square kilometresParts of Morley,Embleton, Bayswater,Dianella and BeechboroWest WardArea 11 square kilometresBedford and parts ofBayswater, Embleton,Morley and DianellaSouth WardArea 5 square kilometresMaylands and part ofMt LawleySouthWardCentral WardWest WardPerthFremantlecity of bayswater annual report 2009-101

Mayor’s MessageDuring 2009-10, theCity of Bayswatercontinued to deliver awide range of qualityservices to meet theneeds of our community.During that period theCity developed programsaimed at deliveringservices to enhance thequality of life enjoyedby residents.Our community events programwas once again highly successful.In that respect, over 10,000 peopleflocked to Riverside Gardens on theSwan River foreshore to cheer oncompetitors at the finish line event ofthe world-renowned Avon Descentwhite water race and a similarnumber turned out for the 11thannual Autumn River Festival. Theseevents bring diverse communitiestogether and add vibrancy tothe City.We continued our investment insporting and community facilitiesand during the year undertook a$500,000 upgrade to the BayswaterWaves Aquatic Centre, which sawthe addition of some state-of-the-artfacilities. As part of that upgrade,the City received Regional LocalInfrastructure Program funding of$143,000 to construct a purposebuilt spin room to complement theCentre’s existing health club. Thanksto Council’s ongoing investment inthis facility, the Bayswater WavesAquatic Centre continues to attractaround 1,000,000 visitors a year.During the year, design work forthe new $22 million multipurposecentre, Maylands was finalised,foundations laid, earthworkscompleted and construction started.This magnificent new centre willprovide a wide range of communityand recreational facilities rangingfrom a multi-function sports hall to anew library, gymnasium, infant healthclinic, function rooms and café.The City received funding towardsthis magnificent facility from theFederal Government ($10 million),Lotterywest ($7 million), CommunitySports & Recreation FacilityFund ($500,000) and Solar Cities($100,000).The City also entered into discussionsto purchase the Senses heritagebuilding in Maylands to provide avibrant new home for the WA StateBallet Company and lodged fundingapplications to finance that project.Attracting the WA Ballet Company tothe City will contribute to the renewalof Maylands and the wider area thatis underway and potentially attractother performing arts organisations tocreate a cultural hub.In September 2009, the Citylodged its submission on LocalGovernment Reform to the Ministerfor Local Government. The City ofBayswater was awarded a categoryone ranking, which means that theCity demonstrated that it has thefinancial and operational capacity tomeet the current and future needsof our community. As a result, weremain focused on delivering valuefor money and effective services forour residents.I took great personal pride inbecoming Mayor again in October2009, following the local governmentelections and I thank my colleaguesand the community for their support.I am confident our current Council willmove forward as a team, continuingto listen to the community andworking to satisfy its needs.Our vision for the City is to deliversound, responsible and accountablegovernment and services to ourresidents whilst maintaining theCity’s vibrancy and prosperity – andcontinuing to meet the various needsof the community into the future.Cr Terence Kenyon JPMayor, City of Bayswater2 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Council MembersCouncil Members – July 2009 to October 2009Cr Terry Kenyon JPWest WardCr Barry McKennaCentral WardCr Lou Magro (Mayor)North WardCr Sonia TurkingtonSouth WardCr Marlene RobinsonWest WardCr Michael Sabatino(Deputy Mayor)Central WardCr Mike Anderton JPNorth WardCr Sylvan AlbertSouth WardCr Terry BlanchardWest WardCr Sally PalmerCentral WardCr Ian McClellandNorth WardCouncil Members – October 2009 to June 2010Cr Terry Kenyon JP(Mayor)West WardCr Barry McKenna(Deputy Mayor)Central WardCr Mike Anderton JPNorth WardCr Sonia TurkingtonSouth WardCr Marlene RobinsonWest WardCr Michael SabatinoCentral WardCr Graham Pittaway OAMNorth WardCr Sylvan AlbertSouth WardCr Terry BlanchardWest WardCr Sally PalmerCentral WardCr Alan RadfordNorth Wardcity of bayswater annual report 2009-103

Chief ExecutiveOfficer’s ReportOver the 2009-10 financial year the City took forward anumber of significant projects to plan for the future, providenew community facilities and ensure that the City is wellplaced to meet the challenges posed by a rapidly changingoperating environment.During 2009-10, the City endorsedthe Maylands Activity Centre UrbanDesign Framework. This will guidehow the Maylands town centredevelops into the future to createa high quality urban environmentwith increased housing choicesand a mix of retail and commercialuses. Work also began to prepare amaster plan for Morley City Centre.The master plan will promote theCity centre as a place for peoplein which to live, work, shop andsocialise. In addition, the Cityworked closely with the StateGovernment and the Town ofBassendean to produce the AshfieldStation Precinct Plan that will guidethe future redevelopment of thatarea, which includes the strategicallyimportant CSBP site.During the year the City developeda number of strategies to helpprotect the environment andmitigate the likely impact of climatechange. These include a ClimateChange Adaption Strategy andBiodiversity Strategy. In addition,the City participated in the FederalGovernment’s Solar Cities initiativeand has been working with theEastern Metropolitan RegionalCouncil on development of aRegional Resource Recovery Facility.In response to an increasinglychallenging operating environment,the City took steps during thefinancial year to strengthen theorganisation. These challengesincluded a push by the StateGovernment for structural reformof local government throughoutWestern Australia and the impactof the global financial crisis.As part of that response, workbegan on developing the City’sstrategic plan that sets out goalsand objectives in key areas –community, built and naturalenvironments, local economy,plus leadership and governance– for the next five years. Regularworkshops for elected memberswere also introduced to providean opportunity for Councillors toreceive briefings and discuss arange of topics, as well as considerthe implications of emergingissues. A number of initiatives werealso taken forward to develop ourpeople, so that they are betterplaced to rise to the challenge ofmeeting the skills needs of theorganisation during a period ofrapid change.During 2009-10, greater emphasiswas placed on the City’s advocacyprogram, which included holdingmeetings with a number of Stateand Federal Ministers in support ofCity initiatives. We also hosted a visitby Premier Colin Barnett to brief himon our plans for the redevelopmentof the Mertome Retirement Village,expansion of the City of BayswaterHostel, the need for increasedState funding to tackle foreshoreerosion and also to meet the costof investigating former landfill sitesalong the Swan River foreshore.The 2009-10 financial year was abusy and rewarding time for the Cityand I would like to thank the Mayorand his fellow Councillors for theirsupport. I must also pay tribute tothe work of my Directors and to all ofthe City’s staff for their commitment,and also to the community forworking with us to deliver anothersuccessful year.Francesca LefanteChief Executive Officer4 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Maylands Sport and Recreation Club (Perth Pirates) at Autumn River FestivalSeniorManagersMr Ted BudzinskiDirector of FinanceMr Des AbelDirector of Planning andDevelopment ServicesMr Doug PearsonDirector of Technical ServicesMs Beverley BridglandActing Director ofAdministration andCommunity Servicescity of bayswater annual report 2009-105

City planning officers assisting with a development applicationExecutive ServicesOur PeopleDuring the year, the City continuedto focus on initiatives aimed atensuring that we continue to recruit,retain and train the workforceneeded to deliver a high quality ofservice to the community.By developing and maintaining anemployment environment wherestaff feel valued and are able todevelop both professionally andpersonally, the City ensures that ithas a highly skilled and motivatedworkforce to take forward the manyprograms and projects delivered toour residents.Learning and developmentThrough partnerships witheducational and professionalorganisations, the City provided avariety of support, ongoing trainingand professional development.During 2009-10, CentralInstitute of Technology (TAFE)provided funding for a variety oftraining opportunities for staffincluding administration, Homeand Community Care (HACC),apprentices and managementcourses to help achieve our aims.Study leave and financialcontributions towards tuitionfees were provided to supportstaff while ensuring the Citybenefits from updated knowledgeand skills.A major achievement for this yearwas the finalisation of a CollectiveAgreement for the outsideworkforce. This involved improvedconditions for employees in linewith current market rates andimproves attraction/retentionof staff.RepresentationPeople fromculturally diversebackgroundsWomenIndigenousAustraliansPeople withdisabilitiesMature workers10.0 percent69.0 percent2.1 percent0.6 percent34 percentOccupational healthand safetyThe City has taken a proactiveapproach to occupational healthand safety, particularly giventhe significant hazards faced bysome sections of our workforce.In 2009‐10, we continued tostrengthen our systems to managehazards and minimise injuries,and we refined our return to workstrategies to reduce the effects ofinjuries on the employee and theorganisation.6 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Administration &Community ServicesRecreation ServicesThroughout 2009-10, the Recreation Services teamcontinued to develop and promote a broad range of servicesto residents, including event promotion, club development,development of grant applications, community recreation,and leisure and cultural programs.Events 2009-10Avon Descent Finish Line Event August 2009North of Perth Music Festival September 2009Art Awards and Exhibition October 2009Charity Golf Day October 2009Annual Dance Festival October 2009North of Perth Music Festival Winners Concerts October 2009Jazz Community Concert November 2009Annual Food Appeal Nov to Dec 2009Carols By Candlelight December 2009Boomshanka! Skate Park Event February 2010PIAF Floating Films February 2010Jazz Community Concert March 2010Autumn River Festival April 2010June Community Concert June 2010Combined Church Service June 2010Art AwardsOnce again the City held the Art Awards and Exhibition at the NorandaShopping Village. Over 120 entries for the exhibition were received and thefirst prize acquisition award of $5000 was presented to artist Julie Podstolskifor her painting ‘Out and About on a Gion Afternoon’. The Bayswater ArtsSociety maintained an active presence for the duration of the exhibition,which was supported by major sponsor the Hawaiian Management Group.Avon Descent finish line eventWeather conditions for the August 2009 Avon Descent were ideal with recordwater levels in the Swan River. Riverside gardens hosted the finish line event,which with the new addition of a community grandstand, proved very popularwith supporters and spectators alike.8 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Robert Thompson Reserve playgroundAutumn River FestivalThe Councillors Kitchen proveda popular drawcard at the 2010Autumn River Festival at RiversideGardens. A multicultural programentertained over 10,000 people whoattended the event with great vocalperformances from Grace Barbe andMoana Dreaming.Charitable eventsThe City of Bayswater’s Carols byCandlelight and Charity Golf Dayevents raised $22,951 in aid ofseveral worthwhile charities. Foodparcels from community donationswere also provided. In particular, theOctober 2009 Charity Golf Day wasvery successful in raising $21,000 insupport of the Salvation Army andSt. Vincent de Paul Society.Community Sport andRecreation Facility FundDuring the year, the City invested$474,846 to upgrade sports fieldfloodlighting at Houghton Reserveand the Noranda Sporting Complex.This funding included contributionsfrom the Department of Sport andRecreation of $91,575 for HoughtonReserve and $58,244 for theNoranda Sporting Complex.Facility infrastructureupgradesNew playgrounds were installed atBattersea Reserve, Hedley PlaceReserve, RA Cook Reserve andSwan Lake Reserve. The City alsorelocated play equipment from theAlma Venville Recreation Centre toCarramar Community Centre.A new playground costing $135,000was completed in June 2010 atRobert Thompson Reserve as partof a $260,000 Robert ThompsonReserve upgrade project. Thepopular playground, which containsa fully enclosed toddler area withoverhead shade sails, is designedto capture a child’s imagination. Thetoddler area includes equipmentsuch as fossil rocks, a fire engineand sand digger. Older children areprovided for too with climbing rocks,spider spinner and a combinationunit. To complement the playground,disability friendly paths, picnicbenches, barbeques, seatingand trees have been provided toenhance the community appeal ofthe reserve.Other playground projects includednew shade sails at Gobba Lakesand Puntie Reserve, and swingreplacements at seven playgroundsthroughout the City.Sport and recreation clubdevelopment programIn conjunction with the Departmentof Sport and Recreation and theCity of Swan, the City of Bayswatersuccessfully completed a threeyear club development program inMay 2010. The program delivereda number of benefits for localsporting and community clubs, andculminated in the inaugural BlueRibbon Clubs Event held in March2010. The event recognises theprofessional excellence of sportingclubs within the Cities of Bayswaterand Swan, with the 2010 winnersbeing the Bayswater Tennis Cluband the AIM over 50 Archery Club.Based on the outstanding successof the club development program,the City secured an additional$150,000 from the Departmentof Sport and Recreation tocontinue the program over the nextthree years.city of bayswater annual report 2009-109

Community ServicesHome and Community CareThe Home and Community Care (HACC) program helps older residents andyoung people with disabilities to live independent lives in their own home.Services for eligible residents include domestic assistance, social support,day centre including younger people with disabilities, Meals on Wheels,meal preparation, community transport and assistance with informationand advocacy.The “Wellness in the Kitchen” service, introduced last year, provides clientswith support in shopping, menu planning, food preparation, labelling andfreezing food. The program was nominated for WA Healthier Award inMay 2010.Total Home and Community Care assessments in 2009-10ServiceNewAssessmentsReviewsDomestic Assistance 39 120Meal Preparation 21 6Adult Day Centre 15 49Bayswater Leisure and Informationprogram (BLIS) 3 41Transport 12 7Social Support 15 64Meals on Wheels 71 41TOTAL 176 328Meals on WheelsThe Meals on Wheels service continued to provide freshly cooked hot mealsto those people in the community unable to cook for themselves due tofailing health, temporary illness or permanent disability.Over 31,000 meals were delivered by a team of around 50 dedicatedvolunteers throughout the year to customers living in their own homes.Early Settlers eventOver 1,000 Early Settlers enjoyed the 2009 Early Settlers Function that washeld at the Lower Hillcrest Reserve in early November. This annual functionis hosted for members of the community who have lived in the area for morethan 40 years, and those who lived in the City between 1900 and 1930.Professor Dennis Eggington provided the Welcome to Country and theevent was supported by students from Chisholm Catholic College andJohn Forrest Senior High School. The Bayswater and Maylands HistoricalSocieties continued to provide wonderful displays of the Early Settlers,which received great interest from the guests.Urban Art Project10 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

City of Baywater HostelYouth Advisory CommitteeThe Youth Advisory Committee(YAC) meets regularly throughoutthe year to give young people achance to have a say about issuesthat concern them.The Committee, comprising sixyoung people aged 12-25 yearsold, established a Youth AdvisoryNetwork Group to encourage youngpeople to participate in discussingyouth issues and interests for futureplanning within the City.YAC was represented at the annualAutumn River Festival to providean opportunity to meet localcommunity members to talk abouttheir interests and ideas.OutcareThe City of Bayswater provided$15,000 to Outcare to provideinformation sessions at localschools. These information sessionsformed part of Outcare’s “KeepingKids out of Crime” program. Thisearly intervention initiative is aimedat students aged 8 to 12 years toinform them about the dangers ofgetting involved in criminal activity.Urban art projectIn January 2010 the City ofBayswater launched the BayswaterTrain Station Urban Art Project toplace artwork on a newly renovatedretaining wall located along thecycle path on Whatley Crescentin Bayswater. The Urban Artorganisation, Abnormal Design,engaged local young people toparticipate in the design andimplementation of the artwork.The project was jointly fundedby the Department of Planningand Infrastructure, Department ofTransport and the City of Bayswater.PCYC youth space –Zone OutThe City’s Zone Out youth spacein Morley is currently managedby the Police and Citizens’ YouthClub (PCYC) Kensington andis located at the Les HansmanCommunity Centre. Zone Out isa drop-in style youth facility thatprovides an opportunity for youngpeople to participate in recreational,educational and sportingactivities such as basketball,cooking sessions and supervisedinternet use.YouthCARESince 2001, Council has contributedfunding to YouthCARE to help fundtheir chaplaincy program provided tothree high schools and two primaryschools within the City of Bayswater.Community housingprogramThe City of Bayswater, in a jointventure with the Department ofHousing, manages 10 units in thecommunity housing program. Mostunits have long standing tenants.Sportslink programThe Sportslink program providesyoung children with disabilities theopportunity to develop genericsporting skills such as throwing,catching, kicking, running andjumping, to build friendships anddevelop confidence in a positiveenvironment.The Sportslink program wasselected as a finalist in theDepartment of Sport and Recreation2009 Industry Awards in the‘Commitment to Participation’category and was also a finalist inthe Disability Services Commission2009 Industry Awards in the ‘LocalGovernment’ category.The Sportslink program is nowmanaged by the YMCA to ensurethe longer-term sustainability ofthe program.Community bus hire serviceThe City, with the support ofvolunteer drivers, provided acommunity bus hire service tomake transport available to not-forprofitcommunity groups. There arecurrently three buses available forhire to community groups.VolunteersOver 200 volunteers support theCity of Bayswater in delivering awide variety of programs such asrecreation, Home and CommunityCare, library, bus driving, YouthAdvisory Committee, environmentalservices and Justice of the Peace.To recognise their outstandingcommitment and celebrate theircontribution, the City held twovolunteer functions during the year.Senior Citizens CentreDuring the year, the City continuedto operate a wide range of programsat its three senior citizens centres inMaylands, Bayswater and Morley.The centres are managed by anincorporated Executive ManagementCommittee with the support of apart-time City officer. Membersenjoy activities such as bingo, cards,outings and computer classes in asupportive environment. The Cityalso provided a podiatry serviceat all the centres for seniors on alow income.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1011

Gerry Leeuwangh public library, MorleyLibrary ServicesIn June 2010, a new FrameworkAgreement between the StateGovernment and the localgovernment sector was signedfor the provision of public libraryresources. The agreement willsignificantly influence the futuredevelopment of the State’s publiclibrary network.During 2009-10 work commencedon a five year information plan forthe City’s libraries. When completed,the plan will ensure we have the ITsupport and systems needed tosatisfy the library and informationneeds of our community.Library Services continue to provideinnovative activities that encouragepeople to read more and engagewith their community. Activitiesprovided included monthly AdultActivities sessions, Better Beginning/Early Years programs, Storytimeand Rhyme Time sessions and theFull of Beanz program. The numberof people attending these sessionsincreased substantially over the2009-10 financial year.The City’s libraries have also trialleda new version of the Finding MyPlace program. Called PX2, theprogram is for year 9 students at riskof dropping out of formal education.As the table below demonstrates,the community’s use of its LibraryService grew substantially during the2009-10 financial year:Summary of Key Performance IndicatorsUsage IndicatorUsage2009/2010Comparison2008/2009CommentItems loaned 444,138 4.9% increase Average of 1,610 loans per day.Patron visits 326,296 4.8% increase Average of 1,180 visits per day.Children’s & adult activityattendances13,468 20.4% increaseMembership applications 5,467 26.0% increase Average of 20 applications per day.At the end of the financial yearmemberships totalled 25,172.Onsite Internet Service use• Hours of use• Internet sessions46,46767,963Average of 170 hours that onsite PCswere in use per day.Average of 245 sessions undertakenby patrons per day.12 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Rangers and SecurityRangersRanger Services continued the implementation of parking, dog and bushfirecontrols. The City’s Rangers take a pro-active approach to their duties andwork very hard at educating the community on the reason for the controls inorder to maintain and improve community safety.Rangers also act as eyes on the street and report any illegal activity to police.Ranger Action Requests& Customer Contacts2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010Dogs 1832 1474 2058Abandoned Vehicles 371 629 448Bushfire Control 11 32 28Parking Control 776 1318 993Total 2990 3453 3527Dog controlIn 2009-10 there were 380 dogs found wandering the streets andimpounded by the City. This represents a slight reduction of five from the2008-09 period. Of these dogs 326 were returned to owners and 34 werere-homed to new owners.Fire controlDuring the summer months overgrown gardens and vacant blocks pose amajor fire hazard. The majority of the 28 Hazard Reduction Notices servedthis financial year, were promptly actioned by landowners.Parking controlsAs part of Council’s strategy to improve pedestrian safety at our schools, theCity developed a new school parking program, (which resulted in schoolsthroughout the City being monitored on a daily basis).Security WatchThe City has 11 Security Officers that patrol our streets and respond torequests for assistance from residents.The following details the incidents responded to over the last 3 years.Security Action Requests 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010Security Watch Property 1,144 834 751Security Watch Persons 506 521 838Security Watch Damage 291 300 526Disturbances 232 271 215Vehicles/Traffic 241 208 190Requests 154 199 531Total 2,568 2,333 3,051Rangers and Security ServicesCommunity safety forumIn April 2010, the City of Bayswaterheld its second community safetyforum, attended by governmentand community representatives.The forum identified a number ofstrategies that are being consideredto improve the safety and securityof our residents.Graffiti preventionGraffiti removal continued tobe a high priority for the City ofBayswater. During the year, 4,768incidents of graffiti were removed.This is a slight decrease on thenumber of incidents from theprevious year and this downturnmay be associated with legislativechanges that increased penaltiesfor graffiti.14 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Technical ServicesTechnical ServicesTechnical Services, depot staffEngineeringEngineering Services continuedto ensure the timely maintenanceand upgrading of the City’s roadworks network and associatedinfrastructure. During 2009-10,the road works carried out by theCity included resurfacing, trafficmanagement, car parks, streetlighting and drainage. More than$2.27 million was spent on roadworks and a further $1.87 millionwas invested in operationalmaintenance, including streetlighting, street sweeping, busshelters, graffiti cleaning, signs,roads, drains, paths and kerbing.Road improvementsThe City carried out a total of12 kilometres of resurfacing workduring 2009-10 providing forthe resurfacing of many streetsincluding;• Stanbury Crescent, Morley;• Bransby Street, Morley;• Stone Street, Maylands;• Emberson Road, Morley;• Toowong Street, Bayswater;• Roberts Street, Bayswater;• Westlake Road, Morley;• Crimea Street, Morley; and• Collier Road, Bayswater.Traffic managementThe continuing trend of increasedtraffic means a greater emphasiswas placed on traffic management.The major traffic managementproject undertaken during 2009‐10was in Bath Road, Morley andinvolved the installation of trafficislands and slow points betweenMorley Drive and Walter Road, West.PathworksDuring 2009-10, a total of $290,000was allocated to the replacementof paving slab footpaths and afurther $70,000 was spent on theconstruction of new pathways. Slabpath upgrades included;• Traylen Road, Bayswater;• Charnwood Street, Morley;• Deeley Street, Maylands;• Drake Street, Bayswater; and• Georgina Street, Bayswater.The continuation of the slab pathreplacement program will ensurethat all remaining slab paths willbe replaced within the next twoyears bringing a 12 year programto completion.Rvierside Gardenscity of bayswater annual report 2009-1015

Halliday ParkGeographic ServicesSpatial systems / mappingIn the 2009-10 financial year, theinternal corporate mapping system,CitySpatial, was integrated to theCity’s new records managementsystem. This integration allowsstaff to seamlessly search propertyrelated documents via bothsystems, giving instant accessto both documentation andmapping datasets.The City also integrated coremapping datasets from Landgate’s(Western Australian LandInformation Authority) shared landinformation platform into CitySpatialand the online mapping system,(Interactive City Maps). This nowprovides direct access to state heldland information.Heritage listed sites within the Citywere also mapped and integratedinto CitySpatial and the onlineInteractive City Maps applications.Users can now locate and view theassociated heritage documentation.Infrastructure assetmanagementGlobal Positioning System field captureof the City’s storm water drainagenetwork was finalised in 2009-10.Over 222 kilometres of interconnectedpipes and 9,500 junction points wererecorded to an accuracy of plus orminus 50 millimetres. This informationwill be mapped and placed into thestormwater asset management systemand will facilitate the development ofmaintenance and capital replacementprograms for drainage.The City’s 350 kilometre road networkunderwent a field condition ratingsurvey during the year. The currentreplacement cost following the survey,is estimated at $117 million.Base mapping of the City’s footpathnetwork was also finalised withover 290 kilometres captured.This information will be placed intothe footpath asset managementsystem and linked to CitySpatial forfuture analysis.16 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Sustainable environmentGobba LakeDuring 2009-10 the City of Bayswaterwas actively involved in a range ofenvironmental management activitiesand continued to undertake a rangeof “on ground” projects. Some keyprojects included:Greenhouse gas emissionsand climate change;The City continued to work withthe Eastern Metropolitan RegionalCouncil (EMRC) to reduce carbonemissions and develop actions to beable to adapt to Climate Change.The City partnered with the otherfive member Councils and theEMRC to identify how climatechange is likely to directly affect thePerth’s Eastern Region.Bushland, foreshore andwetland management;The City continued to undertakeenvironmental restoration work suchas weed control, revegetation andpest management in partnershipwith “Friends of” groups and thecommunity at:Gobba Lake $20,000Lightning SwampBushland $41,900Baigup Wetland $50,000Eric Singleton BirdSanctuary $11,000Riverside Gardens $14,000Hinds Reserve $10,000Bayswater BrookStream and Wetlands $14,000One of the major projects for theyear included restoring anothersection of riverbank along the TranbyForeshore. The City stabilised thebank by installing rock rip rap (a rockstabilisation technique) to secure thebase of the bank and also replantedthe slopes of the bank usingnative vegetation.The City also received a grantof $120,000 to plan, design andconstruct the river walling at BathStreet during 2010/11.Catchment management;The City of Bayswater works withthe Swan River Trust, Perth RegionNRM, Department of Water, the WaterCorporation and CSIRO to reducethe amount of nutrients entering theSwan River through a Local WaterQuality Improvement Plan. The planaims to achieve a 30% reductionin nutrients entering the Swan andCanning Rivers. Some of the projectsimplemented during the year included:• Bayswater Brook Catchmentactivity day:The second Bayswater BrookCatchment Activity Day inpartnership with the Swan RiverTrust’s Ribbons of Blue washeld in May 2010, with over240 students from years four toseven attending over two daysto participate in fun activities tolearn about the river and watercatchment issues.• Community planting day:The community planted 750plants at Lightning Park, 1,100plants at Tranby Foreshore, 2,000plants at Gobba Lake, 750 plantsat Riverside Gardens and 1,500plants at Crimea Wetland.• Bayswater Brook Catchmentwater quality monitoringThe City of Bayswater and SwanRiver Trust undertook a waterquality monitoring program to lookfor the sources of nutrients andpollution within the catchment.This will guide future managementto improve the quality of the waterentering the Swan River.Great Gardens WorkshopsThe City has hosted Great GardensWorkshop in partnership with theSwan River Trust, Water Corporationand the Great Gardens team since2003. In this time the City has heldover 40 workshops. During 2009-10, the City hosted a further fiveworkshops. The workshops showgardeners how they can have abeautiful landscape and house thatcosts less and uses a fraction of thewater, energy and nutrients.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1017

Parks and GardensPublic open spacemaintenanceDuring the year, Parks and Gardensworked to maintain and care for over200 landscaped areas, includingparks, landscaped gardens, andstreetscapes. This involved treepruning, mowing, gardening, irrigationand playground maintenance.Bore and pumpreplacement programIn 2009-10, the City shifted itsfocus from upgrading gardens torenewing assets.The City replaced irrigation pumpswith new systems at Trewin Park,Station Gardens, Feredy Reserve,Mills Reserve, Essex Reserve, andMorley Drive East Road Reserve.The new systems will increasereliability and efficiency of water use.Reducing fertilisers andwater useThe City monitored fertiliser andwater use throughout the year usingLysemeters or moisture meters.These were placed in a variety oflocations and the data used to helpreduce the amount of ground waterand fertiliser used on the City’s parksand reserves.In addition, a qualified agronomistwas engaged by the City to testthe levels of nutrients in the grassleaf and soil of public open spaces.This helped determine the nutritionalrequirements of the turf grass tohelp minimise run off and leaching ofexcess fertiliser.Irrigation system upgradesDuring 2009-10, the irrigationsystems at Joan Rycroft Reserveand Halliday Park, Bayswater wereupdated to increase water usageefficiency. This involved introducingHydro-zoning, which is the practiceof grouping together areas andplants with similar watering needs.Landscape refurbishmentNew seats and picnic settings werepurchased and installed at BathStreet Park, Kanumbla Reserve,Waltham Reserve and Arbor Park.Galleria Shopping Centre, Morley18city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Waste transfer station, BayswaterEnvironmentalHealthWaste managementDuring 2009-10, the City ofBayswater was awarded a $50,000grant from the Waste Authority’sStrategic Waste Initiatives Schemeto review green waste recyclingpractices and the barriers thatresidents may have in recyclinggreen waste materials in their browntop bins. Over 4,500 tonnes ofgreen waste was recycled throughthe City’s green waste system,which was used by the EMRC toproduce high quality soil improverand mulch for the City’s parks andgardens and private sale.Emergency managementThe City of Bayswater LocalEmergency ManagementCommittee met every three monthsto consider ways to make thecommunity a safer place in theevent of an emergency such as afire, flood, pandemic or major storm.Following the threat of the H1N1swine flu pandemic, the Citydeveloped the first stage of aBusiness Continuity Plan andhosted a community informationforum on epidemics in April 2010.The forum covered the threatposed by pandemics, the role ofthe Department of Health, the City’simmunisation program and what thecommunity can do to protect itself.Immunisation program– 2009-10Approximately 1,130 childrenwere vaccinated in 2009-10, thisrepresents a ten per cent increaseover the previous financial year.The general trend suggested thatthe number of parents supportingthe City’s immunisation clinicsremained high.The City also continued to provideschool vaccinations for thechildren aged 12, (Hepatitis B andDiphtheria, Tetanus and WhoopingCough, Chicken Pox andCervical Cancer).Food legislationIn October 2009, the Food Act 2008was introduced in Western Australia.The Act is now the principal pieceof legislation regulating the sale andpreparation of food in WA. The Actsets out food safety requirementsoutlined in the Australia NewZealand Food Standards Code. Thismeans a food business in the CityCity of Bayswater Hostel, kitchen facilityof Bayswater must meet the samerequirements as a food businessoperating anywhere else in Australia.Food surveillanceThe City of Bayswater’sEnvironmental Health Sectionmonitors food business activitieswithin the City, to ensure compliancewith the Food Act 2008 andAustralia New Zealand FoodStandards Code.The City monitors around 320food premises and undertakes upto four inspections of all high riskfood premises each year. During2009-10, with the introduction ofthe Food Act 2008, a new foodsampling scheme was developedrequiring each Local Authority toconduct routine sampling of allfood manufacturers within theirown jurisdiction. A total of 59food samples were collected andsubmitted for analysis and complaintinvestigation, and five requiredfollow-up action.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1019

Lightning Swamp bush landFood recallsDuring 2009-10 the Department ofHealth issued 34 product recalls andwhere needed, the City undertookfollow-up action to ensure that theproduct was removed from sale anddisposed of correctly.Metropolitan FoodMonitoring GroupThe City is a member of theMetropolitan Food MonitoringGroup (MFMG). The MFMG has34 representatives from localgovernment, the Departmentof Health and the Local HealthAuthorities Analytical Committee.The MFMG met quarterly and theCity participated in the MFMG’sEgg Based Sauces & SalmonellaSurvey 2010.Mosquito controlunit activitiesMild weather, lower tides andlow rainfall meant that mosquitonumbers during the early part ofthe breeding season, October 2009to April 2010, were low. The lowtides and mild weather continuedthroughout the season and as aresult, the number and incidenceof mosquito borne infectionswere reduced.An ongoing management planto control mosquito breeding inthe Baigup Wetlands, where highnumbers of mosquitoes havebeen recorded, was introduced.This involved removing introducedvegetation and unsuitable plants tocreate clearly visible water channelsand runnels to improve water flow.20 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Waste ManagementThe City’s waste service included:• Weekly 240 litre bin forgeneral waste;• Fortnightly 240 litre bin forco‐mingled recyclables;• Fortnightly 240 litre bin forgreen waste;• Up to 3 bulk bins or tip passesper residential propertyevery year;• Free refrigerator collection forresidents;• Free oil disposal (up to 20 litres)for residents (non-commercial);• Household hazardous collectiondays; and• Dry cell battery, mobile phoneand compact fluorescentlamp disposal.General household wasteOver 27,213 tonnes of generalhousehold waste was collectedduring the year from 27,673residential premises and 1,035commercial premises. Thisequates to approximately 1 tonneper premises.Co-mingled recyclingIn 2009-10, the quantity ofco‐mingled recyclables (yellowtop bin) collected from domesticpremises included:RecyclableMaterialsTonnesRecycledNewspaper 2,570Cardboard 634Mixed paper 461Glass 377PET plastic 38HDPE plastic 56Other plastic 27Steel cans 63Aluminium cans 42Bulk steel 21All of the recovered material issold to companies within Australiafor processing or export to plantsoverseas to be remanufactured intovarious products.Green wasteMore than 4,783 tonnes of greenwaste was collected from residentsduring 2009-10. The collectedmaterial was delivered to the EasternMetropolitan Regional Council(EMRC) landfill facility at Red Hill,where it was treated to produce soilconditioner and mulch. The City buysa quantity of the treated product eachyear for use in parks and gardens,ensuring the ongoing viability of thetreatment process.Bulk bin serviceThe bulk bin service continued to beextremely popular with householders,with each household entitled to up tothree bulk bins every year. The bulkbin system eliminates unsightly vergecollections and the problem of windblown litter.In the 2009-10 year more than 21,543bulk bins were delivered; 10,719week day bulk bin orders and 10,824weekend orders. As a result, a total of4,923 tonnes of waste was collectedthrough the bulk bin system and takento landfill.Tip passesDuring the year 10,482 tip passeswere issued.Service requestsResidents who experience problemswith any of their bins can request arepair or replacement from the City.Total service requests for the yearwere 6,341. On average, servicerequests are dealt with within twoworking days.Refrigerator collectionprogramThe City provides a free refrigeratorcollection service for residents. Duringthe year there were 659 requestsfor refrigerators to be collected.The refrigerators were taken to theBayswater Transfer Station wherethey were de-gassed and recycled forscrap metal.The refrigerator collection serviceHousehold hazardous wastecollection daysThe City, in co-operation with theEMRC, organised two householdhazardous waste collection days. Thecollection days were held at the PaddyWalker Works Depot in Bayswater totake a wide range of materials.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1021

Planning &DevelopmentPlanning ServicesStatutory approvalsThe City experienced a surgein applications during 2009-10demonstrating that the City ofBayswater remains a City of choicefor residents and investors.The number of developmentapplications rose by 34 percent to1,014 over the year and was well inexcess of the number of applicationsreceived during the global financialcrisis boom. The month of Novemberstands out as the point where thenumber of applications acceleratedwith 120 applications being lodged,which was almost 50 percent higherthan the corresponding month fromthe previous year.The average turnaround time fordevelopment applications was 20working days, which was betterthan the previous year’s averageof 30 working days. Applicationsfor subdivision remained stablethroughout the year with an averageturnaround time of 25 working days.Similarly, of all developmentapplications not requiring advertising,65 per cent of applications wereprocessed within the statutorybenchmark, which represents animprovement of six per cent.Statutory Processing Percentage7060504030201002007-08 2008-09 2009-10Bayswater Train StationDevelopment Applications1200100080060040020002003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10Development Applications Received 2008-09 & 2009-10120100806040200Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunDA Received 08-09 DA Received 09-10Subdivisions Received 2008-09 & 2009-1050403020100Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunSD Received 08-09 SD Received 09-1022 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Artists impression of the proposed Morley City Centre developmentStrategic planning projectsTown planning schemeamendmentsNine town planning schemeamendments were finalised duringthe year, (seven amendments werecompleted in 2008-09).The scheme amendments includedrezoning of a number of importantsites, including:• 243-253 Walter Road West,Morley (to facilitate the CoventrySquare Markets proposal).• 223 Railway Parade, Maylands(Peninsula Tavern site). Theamendment provides forresidential, office, shop, tavernand restaurant uses on a keystrategic site adjacent to theMaylands train station.A number of textual amendmentswere also made to both townplanning schemes in order tostreamline processes.Maylands Activity CentreUrban Design FrameworkThe City endorsed the MaylandsActivity Centre Urban DesignFramework in December 2009. TheFramework will guide the futuredevelopment of the Maylands towncentre by encouraging the creationof a high quality urban environmentwith a mix of retail, commercial,entertainment and residential uses.It will also protect and enhance thedistinct sense of diversity, characterand history of Maylands.The City continued work on theimplementation of the Frameworkduring the year, including the townplanning scheme amendment torezone the area in accordance withthe Framework’s recommendations.The City also involved the localcommunity in allocating names forthe laneways in the town centre.Naming of the laneways will helpprovide a ‘sense of place’ and reflectthe area’s history and identity.Ashfield StationPrecinct PlanThe Western Australian PlanningCommission identified Ashfield as astrategically important activity centrein its ‘Directions 2031’ strategy.The City worked cooperatively withthe Department of Planning andTown of Bassendean on the AshfieldStation Precinct Plan. Approximatelyone-third of the study area is withinthe City of Bayswater, includingthe key CSBP site along RailwayParade, Bayswater.Council endorsed the AshfieldStation Precinct Plan to guidethe future medium to long termredevelopment of the area inOctober 2009.Morley City CentreMasterplanThe City appointed a consultantteam led by Hames Sharley toprepare a Masterplan for the MorleyCity Centre.Morley is identified as a ‘StrategicCity Centre’ in the WesternAustralian Planning Commission’s‘Directions 2031’ strategy.The Masterplan will facilitate avibrant and sustainable city centrewith a mix of retail, commercial,entertainment and residentialuses. A major focus of the planis promoting the city centre as a‘place for people’ to live, work,shop and socialise.Four potential themes for theMasterplan were publicly advertisedduring the year and there were someexcellent suggestions made by thelocal community. The consultantteam will finalise the Masterplanduring 2010-11.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1023

Tranby HouseCoventry Square MarketsA town planning schemeamendment to rezone Nos.243‐253 Walter Road West, Morleyto facilitate the Coventry SquareMarkets proposal was approvedby the Minister of Planning inFebruary 2010.The City worked closely with thedevelopers of the Coventry SquareMarkets through the year on adevelopment application for the site,which will include markets, shops,restaurants, food outlets and atavern. The development applicationwas approved in May 2010.It is anticipated that the developerwill be working closely with theCity and relevant agencies on thedevelopment, which will complementthe City’s efforts to revitalise theMorley City Centre.Swan River Trails ProjectWork continued in association withthe Eastern Metropolitan RegionalCouncil (EMRC) to promotethe Swan River foreshore on aregional basis.Council endorsed the Swanand Helena Rivers RegionalRecreational Path DevelopmentPlan and the Swan and HelenaRivers Management Framework:Heritage Audit in March 2010. TheRecreational Path Development Planand Heritage Audit outline a programfor the progressive development andeventual completion of a regionalrecreational path along the SwanRiver from East Perth to Guildford.The City will be working with theEMRC and the other EMRC memberCouncils to obtain funding for theRecreational Path Project.Heritage grantsThe City continued its successfulheritage grants program to assist inthe conservation and enhancementof important heritage properties.To be eligible for funding, theproperty must be more than 50years old and included on the City ofBayswater’s list of heritage places.Council provided a total of$29,421.50 in grants during thefinancial year to assist landownersto complete works to heritagelisted properties.Other projectsWork also continued on a numberof other projects during theyear, including a potential cafédevelopment at Riverside Gardensin Bayswater, a Local HousingStrategy, a Land Asset Inventoryand the ongoing policy review.Aviation CommemorativeParkThe Maylands Peninsula was thesite of Perth’s first major airportbetween 1924 and 1963. Thesite is recognised on the HeritageCouncil’s State Register ofHeritage Places.The City will recognise this historyby locating a commemorativepark on the site of the formerMaylands Aerodrome. Localhistory and interpretation expertsworked through the year with keycommunity groups on the detaileddesign and interpretative signage forthe commemorative park.It is anticipated that thecommemorative park will bedeveloped during 2010-2011.Bayswater Town Centreheritage trailDuring the year, the City began workon the Heritage Trail, which includedthe installation of 17 plaques in thefootpath outside heritage-listedbuildings in the Bayswater TownCentre. The town centre wasestablished in the 19th century andhas some excellent examples ofheritage architecture. The heritageplaques are programmed to beinstalled during 2010-11.24 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Multipurpose centre in Maylands under constructionBuilding ServicesStatutory approvalsDuring the 2009-10 financial year, there was an increase in both the numberof approvals issued and value of works approved. Approvals rose by16 percent and the value of works increased by 25 percent. This furtherdemonstrates development in the City of Bayswater is recovering fromthe down turn experienced in 2008-09 which experienced a decline of14.7 percent for approvals and 25 percent in value of works.Type of constructionNumber ofapprovalsValueof workVariance2009-10Dwellings and additions 463 $117,879,921 18.36%Outbuildings, patios andpergolas 476 $4,306,064 7.56%Commercial, industrial, shopfit out and public buildings 60 $33,964,911 -1.67%Swimming pools 69 $1,659,035 43.48%Other (fences, retaining wallsand strata inspections) 134 $1,100,243 13.43%Demolition 173 – 33.53%Total 1,375 $158,910,174 16.44%Multipurpose centre, MaylandsThe multipurpose centre, Maylands at the corner of Guildford Road andEighth Avenue is well underway. Construction commenced in January 2010and the project is programmed to be completed by April/May 2011. Oncecompleted the $22 million, two storey centre, will provide a wide range ofrecreational and community facilities and incorporate extensive environmentalsustainable initiatives.Building maintenanceThe City continued to undertake anextensive maintenance program ofits building assets throughout theCity. These programs are a vital partof our commitment to ensure thatall facilities are fully maintained andkept to a standard that is safe foreveryone who uses them.As part of the 2009-10 buildingmaintenance program, a facilitiesaudit commenced to provide a fullreport on the current condition ofall building facilities within the City,(highlighting the condition, use andfuture works required).The Building Services Sectioncompleted the followingmaintenance works:BuildingMaintenance $348,475PreventativeMaintenance $544,935Special BuildingMaintenance $281,317CleaningMaintenance $550,298C IT Y O F BA Y S W ATER ANN U AL REP O RT 2009-1025

Halliday HousePeninsula Hotel bay window restorationCapital worksThe City completed numeroussignificant projects in 2009-10,including:Bardon ParkIn 2008 the City as part of itspublic toilet replacement programinstalled a dual self cleaning toiletmodule within a brick structure thatcomplements the river foreshore.Construction of the toilet commencedin July 2009 and was completedin October 2009. Total cost for theproject was $309,663, comprising$133,362 for the building and$176,301 for the Exeloo module.Morley Senior Citizens CentreOne of the Centre’s unused smallstorage rooms was converted intoa new unisex toilet for persons withdisabilities. The project commencedin January 2010 and was completedin March 2010 at a cost of $11,394.Maylands Sportsman ClubThe kitchen facility at the MaylandsSportsman and Recreation Clubhas been transformed from anold outdated room into a cleanstreamlined functional space.The project commenced in January2010 and was completed in February2010 at a cost of $31,053.Hinds Reserve Rowing shedAs part of the Swan River Trustapproval for the additions to the HindsReserve rowing shed, the City re-cladthe external facia of the front elevationof the building. Works were completedin March 2010 at a cost of $11,860.Bayswater WavesThe City received funding of$143,000 from the Regional LocalInfrastructure Program towards theconstruction of a purpose built spinroom, incorporated into the existingCentre’s health club.Upgrades undertaken to theBayswater Waves facility included:• installation of new carpet tiles• painting of the grandstand• upgrading of shower and toiletfacilitiesThe works were completed in June2010 and represented an investmentby the City of $166,108.Bayswater Senior Citizens CentreRoof cladding to the Bayswater SeniorCitizen Centre was replaced at a costof $27,273.As part of the roof replacement, allevaporative air conditioning unitswere removed and replaced with newreverse cycle air conditioning at a costof $78,455.In addition, the Centre’s internalsurfaces were repainted at a cost of$17,800.The above works were completed inJune 2010.Peninsula HotelHistorical restoration work to the baywindow and façade of this iconicheritage listed building commencedin July 2009 and was completed inOctober 2009 at a cost of $84,681.Halliday HouseAs part of the Federal Governmentinfrastructure grants program, the Citywas successful in obtaining $60,000in funding for landscaping, reticulation,path ways and tuck pointing ofbrickwork. Tuck pointing works werecompleted in January 2010 at a costof $5,850.26 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Financial ServicesFinancial Services is responsible for producing theCity’s Financial Plan for the Future, Budget andAnnual Financial Statements and has a requirement tomeet statutory compliance regulations to ensure fullaccountability and disclosure of information.The Division is also responsible forthe raising and collection of rates,economic development, InformationTechnology Services, Council’sresidential aged care facilities and thenine long-day and after-school childcare centres as well as overseeingthe management contract of MorleySport and Recreation Centre.Max Tulley Office andInformation CentreThe Max Tulley Office andInformation Centre at the CentroGalleria Shopping Centrewas opened in 1995 and hasconsistently provided an excellentservice to our community.Around 17,000 residents visited thisoffice in 2009-10 to access services,with enquiries ranging from paymentof rates to sanitation services andimmunisation.In addition, the Justice of the Peaceservice provided from this officewas heavily used, with some 26,000documents signed in 2009-10.The service is provided Mondayto Friday between the hours of10:00am and 1:00pm.The City also runs a School VisitProgram from this office which, inSeptember 2009, saw the creation ofthe City’s Mascot, “Ranger Roy” who,apart from appearing at City events,is a frequent visitor to local schools -often with his dog “Pepsee”.In 2009-10, as part of the program,2,700 trees were planted withinthe City by local primary schoolstudents.The City’s mascot – Ranger RoyAnnual budgetThe budgeting principles used toprepare the 2009-10 budget werebalanced and reflected communityneeds. Capital Works Programobjectives were met and a full andefficient range of services wasprovided to the community withinthe specified budget.Operating ExpensesOperating Revenues$4,649,140$1,460,636$1,697,665$533,935$4,452,498$1,826,618$1,213,848$1,672,614$2,020,266$6,458,761$444,471$26,938,738$7,725,507$24,281$92,758$20,149,776$9,276,198$14,849,963General Purpose FundingGovernance/AdministrationLaw, Order & Public SafetyHealthWelfare & EducationHousingCommunity AmenitiesRecreation & CultureTransportEconomic ServicesOther Property & ServicesRates & ChargesIncome from Council Fees and ChargesOther Income from PropertyGrants & SubsidiesReimbursements, ContributionsInterest EarnedOthercity of bayswater annual report 2009-1027

Max Tulley Office & Information CentreAnnual financial statementsThe financial statement is a generalpurpose financial statement whichhas been prepared in accordancewith Australian AccountingStandards (as they apply tolocal governments and not-forprofitentities), other mandatoryprofessional reporting requirementsand the Local Government Act 1995(as amended) and accompanyingregulations (as amended).The preparation of a financialreport in conformity with AustralianAccounting Standards requiresmanagement to make judgements,estimates and assumptions thateffect the application of policies andreported amounts of assets andliabilities, income and expenses.The local governmentreporting entityAll funds through which the Councilcontrols resources to carry on itsfunctions have been included in thefinancial statements forming part ofthis financial statement.Principles of consolidationAll entities through which Councilcontrols resources to carry onits operation have been includedin the financial statements. Thisencompasses:• Main entityThe Municipality of the City ofBayswater• ConsolidationThe Municipality of the City ofBayswaterThe City of Bayswater Child CareCentre Association (Inc)Statement of financialpositionThe 2009-10 statement of financialposition results indicates that theCity of Bayswater experienced anincrease in net assets during thefinancial year.Borrowing costs decreased from$3.641 million to $0.409 millionmainly as a result of a reduction inloan liability.Statement of changes inequityThe 2009-10 Equity Statementshows that the City experienced adecrease in reserves (cash backed)of $4.985 million to $8.707 million.Statement ofcomprehensive incomeThe Statement of ComprehensiveIncome for 2009-10 revealed anincrease in operating revenue of$1.974 million and a $1.895 millionincrease in operating expenditure.Grants and contributions for thedevelopment of assets decreasedfrom $12.431 million to $2.117 millionthis is mainly due to a $10 million grantreceived from the CommonwealthGovernment for the multipurposecentre, Maylands.The significant movement inoperations from the previous financialyear which reported a $1.149 millionsurplus to a $11.601 million surplusis mainly attributed to a $9.496million revaluation of the City roadinfrastructures and $1.233 millionincrease in equity movement ofthe joint ventures with the EasternMetropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).Joint ventureThe City of Bayswater is in jointventures with:(a) Homeswest - CommunityHousing ProjectTen (10) Houses• Stage 1 No 2 Haddrill Street(4 Units)• Stage 2 No 28 Francis Street(6 Units)The City has a 25% interest in theproject. Operating costs are fundedby rental receipts. Excess income overexpenditure is retained as a restrictedcash item for future communityhousing projects.28 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

(b) Eastern Metropolitan Regional CouncilThe City of Bayswater is a participant in the Eastern MetropolitanRegional Council (EMRC).The EMRC comprising six member councils and is primarily concernedwith refuse removal and the provision of other services includingEconomic Development/Tourism Services.Equity 09/10 08/09City of Bayswater $10,338,914 $9,105,568City of Belmont $5,816,483 $5,063,683Town of Bassendean $2,448,370 $2,156,793Shire of Mundaring $6,457,434 $5,661,487City of Swan $18,572,210 $15,976,605Shire of Kalamunda $9,236,067 $8,086,194$52,869,478 $46,050,330The City’s interest in the joint venture calculated by the EMRC auditors asat 30 June 2010 is 19.555% representing its share of the net assets of$10,338,914.The City’s interest in the assets and liabilities of the EMRC is as follows:2010 2009Interest in the joint venture asat 30 June $10,338,914 $9,105,568Represented by share of JointVenture entity’s financialposition:Current Assets $6,067,272 $5,232,818Non - Current Assets $5,704,156 $4,660,256Total Assets $11,771,428 $9,893,074Current Liabilities $1,154,829 $526,918Non - Current Liabilities $277,685 $260,588Total Liabilities $1,432,514 $787,506Net Assets $10,338,914 $9,105,568GrantsThe City received $8.576 million in grants and subsidies.These were used in the following areas:Operating $6,458,761Non-operating $2,117,312$8,576,073General purpose funding $1,812,278Law order and public safety $117,271Health $36,918Education and welfare $5,247,488Community amenities $3,924Recreation and culture $269,622Transport/community amenities $991,031Economic Services $97,541$8,576,073$RatesRecord ServicesThe City received $26.629 million inrates income during 2009-10. Rateswere based on the Gross RentalValue (GRV) of the property asdetermined by the Valuer General’sOffice. Gross rental values in thedistrict as at 30 June 2010 were$422.272 million.Financial managementThe Financial Services Division isresponsible for the overall financialmanagement of the City, includingthe preparation of the annualbudget and its compliance withfinancial statutes.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1029

EconomicDevelopmentBusiness networkingfunctionsIn October 2009 and April 2010,the City, in conjunction withthe Central Eastern BusinessAssociation, hosted two successfulbusiness networking functions.The first provided local businesseswith an insight into the world ofelectronic crime and corporatefraud. The second considered arange of opportunities to buildbusiness resilience as part of theSmall Business DevelopmentCorporation’s programs for localsmall to medium sized businesses.Street banners forMorley, Bayswater andMaylands town sites andGuildford RoadThe City’s street banner programwas established in 2005. In 2009-10, the program grew in popularityamongst businesses wishing toparticipate and there are now49 banner poles throughout theCity. Of these 23 are set aside forcommunity purposes, with thebalance made available to promotelocal businesses.Bayswater Business BulletinThe Bayswater Business Bulletinwas launched in 2006. In 2009-10,two further editions were publishedand distributed to 5,000 readers.City of Bayswater &Central Eastern BusinessAssociation SmallBusiness AwardsIn 2009-10, the City of Bayswaterwas proud to be the majorsponsor of the Environmentaland Sustainability Award forlocal businesses, which is aimedat fostering and encouragingbusinesses to be moreenvironmentally aware as well asbeing sustainable.Major land transactionThe City of Bayswater has identifiedthe Maylands area as having greatpotential to become a major artsand cultural hub.In 2007, the West AustralianBallet embarked on a journey tobecoming a world-class balletcompany. Its present location at HisMajesty’s Theatre was seen as notsuitable and the company urgentlyrequired relocation.Discussions commenced with theWest Australian Ballet early in 2010regarding the possible acquisition ofthe Senses Building (Old Royal WAInstitute for the Blind Building) whichwas identified as an ideal buildingfor the West Australian Ballet longterm requirements. It was seen thatrelocation of West Australian Balletto Maylands would see revitalizationof the area – creating a vibrantcultural and arts hub attractingcommercial interest and creatingemployment opportunities.In March 2010 Council resolvedto pursue the acquisition of theSenses Building for the WestAustralian Ballet.In June 2010, the buildingwas purchased by the City for$4.3 million with a long-termlease, conditions of which arecurrently being negotiated, for thepurpose of relocation of the WestAustralian Ballet.Audit of directionalbusiness signs in theindustrial areas of the CityDuring the year, the City’s EconomicDevelopment Unit completed anaudit of business directional signswithin the City’s business andindustrial areas with the aim ofimproving their visual amenity.Information TechnologyThe City’s Computing Departmentcontinued to provide theorganisation with applicationsupport and development, networkinfrastructure management anddesktop support services.The development of the City’s newwebsite was a key focus for thedepartment. Work progressed welland is on schedule for a launch datein the next financial year.A project was launched to improvethe City’s electronic record-keepingand document managementcapability. This was a response toconsultation with the communityabout the need for continuousprocess improvement and also tobetter equip the City to respond toincoming enquiries.Senses Building,old Royal WA Institute for the BlindInfrastructure projects undertakenincluded the installation of a highspeedfibre link from the City’s CivicCentre to the Paddy Walker Depot,allowing computer users at thedepot to more effectively work withthe City’s software systems. A newhigh-speed internet connection wasalso added, speeding up access toweb services at the libraries and alsoimproving the usability of the CitySpatial GIS system.30 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Statutory ReportingDisability Access andInclusion Plan (DAIP)The City of Bayswater is committedto providing people with disabilitiesequal access to Council information,services and facilities and the City’sinformation is available in alternativeformats upon request.The Disability Services Act (1993)requires all local governmentauthorities to develop andimplement a Disability Accessand Inclusion Plan (DAIP) andImplementation Plan. The Citycompleted the 2009 – 2010Progress Report as requested bythe Disability Services Commission.Council embraced the opportunityto become an affiliate of theCompanion Card in 2010 topromote the existing right of peoplewith a disability to fair ticketing. Thecardholder is issued with a secondticket for their companion at noextra charge. Bayswater Waves andMaylands Waterland, are two Cityof Bayswater facilities that supportthis initiative.Community members can completea Creating Accessible Communitiespamphlet to inform the City aboutaccess issues. This pamphlet isavailable at the Civic Centre, theCity’s website, libraries and theGalleria Office.Freedom of Information(FoI)In accordance with Section 96 and97 of the Freedom of InformationAct 1992, the City is required topublish an Information Statementwhich details the process ofapplying for information under theAct, as well as information that theCity provides outside the Act. Thisdocument is available from the CivicCentre or the City’s website.This financial year, 27 applicationswere lodged, which is a significantincrease from 10 received in theprevious financial year. The Actrequires that all applications areresponded to within 45 days.The City’s average processingtime for applications was 24 days,a reduction of five days on theprevious financial year.Equal opportunityThe City of Bayswater is committedto providing a workplace whereevery individual is treated withrespect, in an environment free fromdiscrimination or harassment.During 2009-10 the City reviewedits obligations under the WesternAustralian Equal OpportunityAct 1984. Employees have beenretrained in accordance withlegislative responsibilities andobligations.Attention has also been appliedto ensuring the City has in placeprocesses for resolving EEOgrievances and complaints.Plan for the FutureIn accordance with the LocalGovernment Act 1995 (Amended),the City developed a four year Planfor the Future that covers the period1 July 2008 to 30 June 2012.The Plan for the Future is anoverview of the significant programand activities proposed by theCity over the next four years.Its objectives are to provide thecommunity with information relatingto the City’s proposed principalactivities and to offer the communityan opportunity to lodge submissionsin relation to those proposals forconsideration by Council.The core activities addressing theplan are:• Recreational Services;• Community Services;• Aged Services;• Planning and Building Services;• Waste Collection Services;• Administration and GeneralServices Costs;• Library Services;• Parks, Gardens and RecreationServices• Security Watch;• Road Works and Path WorksProgram;• Ranger Services;• Health Services; and• Governance Costs.Some significant programsundertaken by the City for 2009-10included building improvements at$9.610 million, road infrastructureat $3.100 million and parksdevelopment at $1.972 million.National Competition PolicyThe Competition PrinciplesAgreement (CPA) is a contractualagreement between FederalGovernment and all State andTerritory Governments. The CPAaims to ensure that all publicenterprises operate in a transparentmanner in the best interests ofthe public. Under the CPA, publicenterprises are required to reviewtheir operations to ensure theyhave no competitive advantage ordisadvantage as a result of theirpublic status.Competitive Neutrality(under the CPA)Competitive neutrality addressespotential advantages ordisadvantages that public enterprisesmay have compared with businessesoperating in the private sector.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1031

The City of Bayswater has declaredthe following services which fallwithin the definition of the CPA toopen market competition (opentendering):1. The provision of waste collectionservices including recycling andgreenwaste has been contractedto Cleanaway and is subject tocontinuous review.2. The management of the MorleySport and Recreation Centre.3. Private contractors have beenappointed to manage theEmbleton Public Golf Courseand the Maylands PeninsulaPublic Golf Course.4. The management of theresidential aged care facilitiessuch as the City of BayswaterHostel, Carramar Hostel,the independent living units,Salisbury Retreat and NorandaRetreat facilities are all managedby Uniting Church Homes undera contract which was subject toa tender process.Compliance with the StateRecords Act 2000Record Services manages therecords of the City in accordancewith legal requirements.The City of Bayswater RecordkeepingPlan as adopted by Councilin February 2004 was approvedby the State Records Commissionon 30 August 2004 for a periodof five (5) years. A review of theRecordkeeping Plan was conductedin accordance with Section 28 ofthe Act and an amended Plan wasresubmitted to the State RecordsCommission in October 2009. On15 June 2010, the State RecordsCommission approved the amendedRecordkeeping Plan for anotherfive (5) years expiring in 2015, bywhich time a further review mustbe undertaken.During 2009-10 more than 70,200documents were registered in theCity’s document managementsystem, (known as DataWorks).All new City employees undertakean induction training session for theDataWorks system. This inductioncovers employee responsibilitiesin regard to their compliance withthe record keeping plan, policyand procedures.Disclosure of annual salariesLegislative amendments included theinsertion of regulation 19B into theLocal Government (Administration)Regulations 1986. Regulation 19Brequires that the Annual Report of alocal government for a financial year isto contain information on the numberof employees of the local governmententitled to an annual salary of$100,000 or more and the numberof employees with an annual salaryentitlement that falls within each bandof $10,000 over $100,000.Salary range2009-10 number of employees$100,000 - $109,000 -$110,000 - $119,999$120,000 - $129,000 3$130,000 - $139,999 1$140,000 - $149,999 -$150,000 - $159,999 1$160,000 - $169,999 -$170,000 - $179,999 -$180,000 - $189,999 -Disclosure of business activities relating toserving CouncillorsIn accordance with Council Policy No. EOP18, the following breakdownprovides a disclosure of funds paid to business entities that have arelationship with any standing councillor.CouncillorCompanyNameIndustryOverall funds paidthroughout 2009-10- - - -Register of complaints of minor breachesIn accordance with Section 5.121 of the Local Government Act, 1995 (asamended) and Section 5.53(2) the annual report requires disclosure ofcomplaints received during the year.No of complaintsAction TakenAustralian Day celebrations1 Nil – (No action required as advised by theLocal Government Department)32 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Abridged FinancialStatementsThe following statements form part of the abridgedversion of the 2009-10 Financial Report.A comprehensive set of financial reports, inclusive ofNotes to the Accounts is available on the enclosed CDor on request.Autumn River FestivalIndependent Auditor’s Report 34Statement by the Chief Executive Officer 35Statement of Financial Position 36Statement of Changes in Equity 37Statements of Comprehensive IncomeStatement by Program 38Statement by Nature or Type 39Statement of Cash Flows 41Rate Setting Statement 43city of bayswater annual report 2009-1033

Independent Auditor’s ReportTO: RATEPAYERS OF CITY OF BAYSWATERReport on the Financial ReportWe have audited the financial report of the City of Bayswater, which comprises the Statement of Financial Position as at30 June 2010 and the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flowsand Rate Setting Statement for the year ended on that date and a summary of significant accounting policies and otherexplanatory notes.Council’s Responsibility for the Financial ReportCouncil is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with AustralianAccounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations), the Local Government Act 1995 (asamended) and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 (as amended). This responsibilityincludes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financialreport that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriateaccounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.Auditor’s ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. Our audit has been conductedin accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with the relevantethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurancewhether the financial report is free from material misstatement.An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financialreport. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of materialmisstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditorconsiders internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to designaudit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on theeffectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policiesused and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Council, as well as evaluating the overall presentationof the financial report.We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.IndependenceIn conducting our audit, we followed applicable independence requirements of Australian professional ethicalpronouncements.Auditor’s OpinionIn our opinion, the financial report of the City of Bayswater:(i) gives a true and fair view of the financial position of the City of Bayswater as at 30 June 2010 and of its financialperformance for the year ended on that date; and(ii) complies with the Local Government Act 1995 (as amended), the Local Government (Financial Management)Regulations 1996 (as amended) and the Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian AccountingInterpretations).Statutory ComplianceWe did not during the course of our audit become aware of any instances where the Council did not comply with therequirements of the Local Government Act 1995 (as amended) and the Local Government (Financial Management)Regulations 1996 (as amended).Macri PartnersCertified Practising Accountants28 Thorogood StreetBurswood WA 6100PerthDated this 25th day of October 2010.A MacriPartner34 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Statement by the Chief Executive OfficerCity of BayswaterFinancial Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2010Local Government Act 1995Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996The attached financial report of the City of Bayswater being the annual financial report and supporting notes andother information for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 is in my opinion properly drawn up to present fairlythe financial position of the City of Bayswater at 30 June 2010 and the results of the operations for the financialyear then ended in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards and comply with the provisions of theLocal Government Act 1995 and regulations under that Act.Signed on the Twenty Fifth day of October 2010.Francesca Lefante, BA (Urb & Reg Stud), Grad Dip (Urb & Reg Plan)Chief Executive Officercity of bayswater annual report 2009-1035

Statement of Financial Positionas at 30 June 2010Main EntityConsolidatedNote 09/10 08/09 09/10 08/09AssetsCash and Cash Equivalents 5 $27,375,495 $24,955,641 $28,751,142 $26,236,329Trade and Other Receivables 6 $4,031,590 $10,251,081 $4,119,098 $10,323,725Inventory 7 $101,558 $76,987 $101,558 $76,987Other $6,025 $80,330 $13,369 $80,330$31,514,668 $35,364,039 $32,985,167 $36,717,371Non-Current AssetsTrade and Other Receivables 6 $872,311 $942,517 $872,311 $942,517Property plant & equipment 8 $74,158,357 $66,672,416 $74,589,836 $67,022,273Infrastructure 9 $105,838,904 $94,547,582 $105,838,904 $94,547,582Equity Investments 15(c) $10,338,914 $9,105,568 $10,338,914 $9,105,568$191,208,486 $171,268,083 $191,639,965 $171,617,940Total Assets $222,723,154 $206,632,122 $224,625,132 $208,335,311LiabilitiesTrade and Other Payables 10(a) $9,528,781 $3,668,905 $9,779,949 $3,907,222Provisions 10(b) $3,391,987 $3,163,764 $3,818,251 $3,554,259Borrowings 11 $58,480 $409,151 $58,480 $409,151$12,979,248 $7,241,820 $13,656,680 $7,870,632Non-Current LiabilitiesTrade & Other Payables 10(a) $41,914 $41,914Provisions 10(b) $203,791 $168,436 $226,103 $204,973Borrowings 11 $350,235 $3,232,163 $350,235 $3,232,163Other 12 $17,650,974 $16,010,133 $17,650,974 $16,010,133$18,205,000 $19,452,646 $18,227,312 $19,489,183Total Liabilities $31,184,248 $26,694,466 $31,883,992 $27,359,815Net Assets/(Liabilities) $191,538,906 $179,937,656 $192,741,140 $180,975,496Retained surplus $177,197,421 $160,611,535 $177,637,983 $160,895,868Reserves - Cash Backed 13 $8,706,661 $13,691,297 $9,468,333 $14,444,804Reserves - Asset Revaluation $5,634,824 $5,634,824 $5,634,824 $5,634,824Total Equity $191,538,906 $179,937,656 $192,741,140 $180,975,496This Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.36 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Statement of Changes in Equityfor the year ended 30 June 2010Main Entity ConsolidatedNoteRetainedSurplusReservesCashBackedAssetRevaluationReserveTotalEquityRetainedSurplusReservesCashBackedAssetRevaluationReserveTotalEquityBalance as at I July 2008 162,799,762 10,353,524 5,634,824 178,788,110 163,128,511 11,022,128 5,634,824 179,785,463Net Result 1,149,546 - - 1,149,546 1,190,033 - - 1,190,033Total Other ComprehensiveIncome0 0Transfer From/(to) Reserves (3,337,773) 3,337,773 - 0 (3,422,676) 3,422,676 - 0Balance 30 June 2009 $160,611,535 $13,691,297 $5,634,824 $179,937,656 $160,895,868 $14,444,804 $5,634,824 $180,975,496Net Result 11,601,250 - - $11,601,250 11,765,644 - - $11,765,644Total Other ComprehensiveIncome- - - 0 - - - 0Transfer From/(to) Reserves 4,984,636 (4,984,636) - 0 4,976,471 (4,976,471) - 0Balance 30 June 2010 13 $177,197,421 $8,706,661 $5,634,824 $191,538,906 $177,637,983 $9,468,333 $5,634,824 $192,741,140This Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.city of bayswater annual report 2009-1037

Statements of Comprehensive Incomefor the year ended 30 June 2010Statement of Comprehensive Income by ProgramOperating RevenuesMain EntityConsolidated09/10 Budget 08/09 09/10 08/09General Purpose Funding $29,395,346 $29,248,977 $28,942,493 $29,395,346 $28,942,493Law Order & Public Safety $106,510 $220,650 $135,716 $106,510 $135,716Health $50,101 $74,000 $129,436 $50,101 $129,436Welfare & Education $7,745,907 $7,576,897 $7,085,935 $11,311,380 $10,435,273Housing $78,169 $71,215 $68,060 $78,169 $68,060Community Amenities $8,039,517 $7,590,367 $7,380,526 $8,039,517 $7,380,526Recreation & Culture $5,361,018 $4,967,940 $5,246,181 $5,361,018 $5,246,181Transport $347,707 $295,500 $358,299 $347,707 $358,299Economic Services $741,853 $526,700 $534,533 $741,853 $534,533Other Property & Services $542,966 $573,938 $553,954 $542,966 $553,954Total operating revenue $52,409,094 $51,146,184 $50,435,133 $55,974,567 $53,784,471Operating Expenses(Excluding Finance Costs)General Purpose Funding $533,935 $585,210 $536,038 $533,935 $536,038Governance/Admin $4,452,498 $4,622,661 $3,889,022 $4,452,498 $3,889,022Law Order & Public Safety $1,826,618 $1,658,357 $1,725,373 $1,826,618 $1,725,373Health $1,213,848 $1,172,011 $1,161,806 $1,213,848 $1,161,806Welfare & Education $7,725,507 $11,563,077 $7,231,335 $11,126,586 $10,540,185Housing $92,758 $211,350 $138,832 $92,758 $138,832Community Amenities $9,276,198 $8,354,612 $8,182,041 $9,276,198 $8,182,041Recreation & Culture $20,149,776 $22,810,196 $18,272,445 $20,149,776 $18,272,445Transport $4,649,140 $5,929,466 $6,884,282 $4,649,140 $6,884,282Economic Services $1,697,665 $1,974,158 $1,293,666 $1,697,665 $1,293,666Other Property & Services $1,460,636 $1,832,204 $1,868,280 $1,460,637 $1,868,280Total operating expenses $53,078,579 $60,713,302 $51,183,120 $56,479,659 $54,491,970Finance CostsWelfare & Education $77,631 - $208,917 $77,631 $208,917Recreation & Culture $25,110 $35,222 $31,241 $25,110 $31,241$102,741 $35,222 $240,158 $102,741 $240,15838 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Grants/Contributionsfor the Developmentof AssetsMain EntityConsolidated09/10 Budget 08/09 09/10 08/09Law Order Public Safety $75,000 $75,000Recreation & Culture $353,785 $10,171,495 $11,203,228 $353,785 $11,203,228Transport $1,688,527 $1,039,506 $1,228,232 $1,688,527 $1,228,232Economic Services $0 $180,000 $0 $0 $0Disposal of Assets$2,117,312 $11,391,001 $12,431,460 $2,117,312 $12,431,460Proceeds of Sale $537,666 $441,000 $445,339 $537,666 $445,339Book Value $1,011,173 $537,162 $494,766 $1,011,173 $494,766Profit (Loss ) on Disposal ($473,507) ($96,162) ($49,427) ($473,507) ($49,427)Changes in Non-CurrentAssets RevaluationTransport $9,496,326 - ($10,741,911) $9,496,326 ($10,741,911)Change in Equity - JointVentureOther Property & Services $1,233,346 - $497,568 $1,233,346 $497,568Net Result $11,601,250 $1,692,499 $1,149,545 $11,765,644 $1,190,033Other ComprehensiveIncome - - - - -TotalComprehensiveIncome $11,601,250 $1,692,499 $1,149,545 $11,765,644 $1,190,033Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature or TypeOperating IncomeMain EntityConsolidatedNote 09/10 Budget 08/09 09/10 08/09Rates & Charges 26,938,738 27,077,038 25,876,234 26,938,738 25,876,234Income from CouncilFees and Charges 21 14,849,963 13,831,502 14,055,745 17,233,411 16,317,466Other Income FromProperty 24,281 38,000 160,116 24,281 160,116Grants & Subsidies 16 6,458,761 7,738,438 6,387,600 7,572,159 7,387,185Contributions 2,020,266 1,155,810 1,731,129 2,030,960 1,739,629Interest Earned 1,672,614 885,756 2,055,795 1,730,547 2,135,327Aged Bond Retention 358,239 328,690 358,239Other 86,232 90,950 168,514 86,232 168,514Total Operating Income $52,409,094 $51,146,184 $50,435,133 $55,974,567 $53,784,471city of bayswater annual report 2009-1039

Statements of Comprehensive Income (cont)for the year ended 30 June 2010Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature or Type (cont)Operating ExpensesEmployee CostsMain EntityConsolidatedNote 09/10 Budget 08/09 09/10 08/09Salaries & Wages 17,994,182 18,297,806 16,805,428 20,389,894 19,178,647Superannuation 1,937,086 2,076,650 1,880,433 2,146,917 2,086,790WorkersCompensation 411,576 411,580 512,684 462,333 531,718Conferences/Training 272,267 343,930 258,253 287,265 267,022$20,615,111 $21,129,966 $19,456,798 $23,286,409 $22,064,177Utility Charges 1,692,097 1,539,100 1,487,308 1,726,084 1,516,548Insurance 693,514 757,018 549,092 721,535 577,333Depreciation 7,162,331 16,029,661 8,461,912 7,232,520 8,525,331Refuse Services 6,476,463 6,739,058 5,674,058 6,476,463 5,674,058Materials/Other 16,439,063 14,518,499 15,553,952 17,036,648 16,134,523$32,463,468 $39,583,336 $31,726,322 $33,193,250 $32,427,793Total OperatingExpenses $53,078,579 $60,713,302 $51,183,120 $56,479,659 $54,491,970Borrowing CostsInterest on Financing $102,741 $35,222 $240,158 $102,741 $240,158Grants/Contributionsfor the Developmentof AssetsGrants & Subsidies 16 $2,117,312 $11,391,001 $12,431,460 $2,117,312 $12,431,460Disposal of Assets(Profit)/Loss onDisposal $473,507 $96,162 ($49,427) $473,507 ($49,427)Changes inNon‐Current AssetsRevaluation $9,496,326 - ($10,741,911) $9,496,326 ($10,741,911)Increase In Equity -Joint Venture 15(c) $1,233,346 - $497,568 $1,233,346 $497,568Net Result $11,601,250 $1,692,499 $1,149,545 $11,765,644 $1,190,033Other ComprehensiveIncome - - - - -TotalComprehensiveIncome $11,601,250 $1,692,499 $1,149,545 $11,765,644 $1,190,033These Statements of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.40 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Statement of Cash Flowsfor the year ended 30 June 2010Main EntityConsolidatedNote 09/10 Budget 08/09 09/10 08/09Cash Flows FromOperating ActivitiesReceiptsRates $27,280,511 $26,500,000 $26,102,198 $27,280,511 $26,102,198Income From Property/Other Charges $16,551,418 $13,454,800 $15,757,479 $18,938,516 $18,021,966Grants & Subsidies $6,458,761 $7,219,333 $6,970,162 $7,571,702 $7,973,667Reimbursements/Contributions $1,111,245 $1,160,000 $1,432,837 $1,121,939 $1,432,837Interest Earned $1,757,755 $885,000 $2,055,795 $1,815,688 $2,135,327Goods & Services Tax $2,022,649 $1,788,448 $2,074,639 $1,827,288Other $155,009 $155,009$55,182,339 $49,219,133 $54,261,928 $58,802,995 $57,648,292PaymentsEmployee Costs $20,508,131 $21,000,000 $19,874,633 $23,158,366 $22,483,666Utility Charges $1,692,097 $1,539,100 $1,487,308 $1,726,084 $1,516,548Insurance $693,514 $757,018 $549,092 $728,879 $577,333Refuse Services $6,476,463 $7,284,258 $5,674,058 $6,476,463 $5,674,058Materials/Other $13,588,660 $15,515,728 $19,038,898 $14,242,960 $19,630,854$42,958,865 $46,096,104 $46,623,989 $46,332,752 $49,882,459Net Cash Provided ByOperating Activities 15(b) $12,223,474 $3,123,029 $7,637,939 $12,470,243 $7,765,833Cash Flows FromInvesting ActivitiesPayments for Purchaseof Fixed Assets ($11,940,643) ($15,698,773) ($3,725,206) ($12,092,454) ($3,789,125)Payments ForInfrastructure Assets ($5,513,796) ($12,695,390) ($6,142,606) ($5,513,796) ($6,142,606)Proceeds From Saleof Fixed Assets $537,666 $441,000 $445,339 $537,666 $445,339Grants - Capital $8,366,410 $11,910,106 $5,438,700 $8,366,410 $5,438,700Net Cash Used inInvesting Activities ($8,550,363) ($16,043,057) ($3,983,773) ($8,702,174) ($4,047,692)city of bayswater annual report 2009-1041

Statement of Cash Flows (cont)for the year ended 30 June 2010Cash Flows FromFinancing ActivitiesMain EntityConsolidatedNote 09/10 Budget 08/09 09/10 08/09Loan FinancingBorrowings ($3,232,600) ($351,111) ($393,444) ($3,232,600) ($393,444)Ingoing FeesReceived $5,072,714 - $5,553,724 $5,072,714 $5,553,724Ingoing FeesRefunded ($3,093,372) - ($2,556,923) ($3,093,372) ($2,556,923)Net Cash Provided By (UsedIn) Financing Activities ($1,253,258) ($351,111) $2,603,357 ($1,253,258) $2,603,357Net Increase/(Decrease)in Cash Held $2,419,854 ($13,271,139) $6,257,523 $2,514,812 $6,321,498Cash at the Beginningof the Year $24,955,641 $20,833,410 $18,698,118 $26,236,330 $19,914,831Cash at the Endof the Year 15(a) $27,375,495 $7,562,271 $24,955,641 $28,751,142 $26,236,329This Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.42 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

Rate Setting Statementfor the year ended 30 June 2010Revenue2009/2010 TotalBudgetActualGeneral Purpose Funding 2,853,439 2,765,940Law Order & Public Safety 220,650 106,510Health 74,000 50,101Welfare & Education 7,576,897 7,745,907Housing 71,215 78,169Community Amenities 7,590,367 8,039,517Recreation & Culture 4,967,940 5,361,018Transport 295,500 347,707Economic Services 526,700 741,853Other Property & Services 101,500 542,966$24,278,208 $25,779,688LESSOperating ExpenditureGeneral Purpose Funding 585,210 533,935Governance 4,622,661 4,452,498Law Order & Public Safety 1,669,663 1,861,958Health 1,177,046 1,223,980Welfare & Education 11,563,077 7,803,137Housing 211,350 92,758Community Amenities 8,353,701 9,255,855Recreation & Culture 22,852,033 20,615,843Transport 5,960,745 4,655,133Economic Services 1,975,825 1,708,798Other Property & Services 1,873,375 1,450,931$60,844,686 $53,654,826ADDContributions/Grants Applied for the Development of AssetsLaw Order Public Safety - 75,000Welfare & Education - -Recreation & Culture 10,171,495 353,785Transport 1,511,944 1,688,527Economic Services 180,000 -$11,863,439 $2,117,312Funding Required to Fund Operations ($24,703,039) ($25,757,826)city of bayswater annual report 2009-1043

Rate Setting Statement (cont)for the year ended 30 June 2010Significant Item2009/2010 TotalBudgetActualChanges in Non-Current Assets Revaluation - $9,496,326EMRC Asset revaluation - $1,233,346TOTAL OPERATIONS ($24,703,039) ($15,028,154)ADDOther Deferred Debtors $18,137Selling Price of Assets 441,000 $537,666Reserves Movement (Net) 5,956,752 $4,984,635Principal Loan Recoveries 58,040 $57,787Aged Persons Liability Movement Adjustment - $1,640,841Provision For Long Service Leave Non-Current Adjustment - $35,355Loss on Disposal of Assets 96,162 $473,507Employee Provisions 294,500 -Depreciation 16,029,661 $7,162,331LESS$22,876,115 $14,910,259Capital Expenditure 28,394,163 17,454,439E.S.L Non-Current Adjustment - 47,937Joint Venture Asset Revaluation - 1,233,346Changes in Non-Current Assets Revaluation - 9,496,326Repayment of Debt 409,151 3,232,597$28,803,314 $31,464,645Opening Balance $4,234,700 $14,915,554Closing Balance $0 $9,962,420Amount To Be Made Up From Rates ($26,395,538) ($26,629,406)This Rate Setting Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.44 city of bayswater annual report 2009-10

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