Application for Funding – Rawene Area Residents Association

Item : 4.3MEETING: KAIKOHE-HOKIANGA COMMUNITY BOARD – 3 April 2013NAME OF ITEM: APPLICATION FOR FUNDING – RAWENE AREA RESIDENTSASSOCIATIONAuthor:Aisha Huriwai, Advisory Services OfficerDate of Report: 26 March 2013Document Number: A1341730Executive SummaryThe purpose of the report is to provide the Community Board with information regardingan application for a Community Grant and to assist members to determine whether toapprove or decline the application.1) Recommendation:THAT the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board, after considering the matters setout within this report, and the provisions of Policy 3209 – Community Funds,ORauthorises the sum of $___________ (plus GST if applicable) to be paid fromthe Board’s Community Fund account to……………………………..for thepurposes of……..………………..declines to support the funding application from……………………………..AND THAT The Board considers that the application for funding for the purposeof…………………………………………………………meets the requirements of Policy3209 and can be regarded as providing good quality local public services whichare most cost effective for households and businesses, for the following reasons:i)………………………………………ii)……………………………………...Etc.ORdoes not meet the requirements of Policy 3209 in the following particular respects:i)…………………………….ii)…………………………….Etc.1) Background:Preliminary assessment of the application:The applicant has made a previous application in the past.A project report form in respect of the application was submitted.The application has been checked by staff for completeness and compliance with policy3209 and their comments are provided in the following chart.A1341730

Community Plan, (as set out below), and which are most cost effective for householdsand businesses.Note: good-quality, in relation to local infrastructure, and local public services meansinfrastructure, and services, that are—(a) efficient; and(b) effective; and(c) appropriate to present and anticipated future circumstances.]Community OutcomesA safe and healthy district, a sustainable and livable environment, a vibrant and thrivingeconomyA safe and healthy district• The district is easy to get around with a safe and well maintained roading network• Public buildings, car parks, parks and reserves are accessible by all• All footpaths are safe and functional• Council’s potable water supplies conform to established public health standards• Wastewater systems support and promote safe and sanitary conditions• Recreation and leisure facilities are maintained to ensure access to qualityfacilities, and opportunities for developing new facilities are investigated• The district's elderly, young and disabled citizens are valued• Appropriate lighting is provided for parks, reserves, roads and public places• Appropriate controls are in place to ensure all building work is carried out inaccordance with the Building Act and Building Codes• Civil Defence Emergency Management structures and processes are in place todeal with potential events and emergencies; and Council will work to improvecommunity participation, preparedness and resilience through community basedplanning• Unrestrained dogs and wandering stock are controlled.A sustainable and liveable environment• Growth is not taking place to the detriment of the natural environment• Growth is encouraged at a rate and in locations beneficial to the district• The district's natural assets, landforms and waterways are protected• Historic and archaeological sites/buildings of significance, and Wahi Tapu sitesvalued by Maori are supported, protected and preserved• Council supports environmental initiatives that enhance the district• Recycling and waste management is encouraged and supported• Built environments are attractive, well designed and safe.A vibrant and thriving economy• Council's processes aid the establishment of new businesses and industryThe contribution of tourism, agriculture and forestry to the district isacknowledged• Council supports major events that contribute to the economy of the district• All towns are encouraged and supported to develop town centres that attract newbusiness, and tourists; and which locals are proud of• The district encourages a wide range of sporting, cultural and communityactivities and local events.3) The Board's reasons for its decisionA1341730

The Board needs to ensure that it provides reasons for determining whether or not theapplication provides good quality local infrastructure, or good quality local publicservices.Manager; Richard Palmer, Council Advisory Services ManagerAttachment 1: Funding Application- Document No; A1341733A1341730