City of CANNING n i

ContentsObjectives and Highlights ii

Statement by the Mayor iv

The Role of the Council v

The Council vi

The Executive vii

Acting Chief Executive Report vi

Acting Finance and Client Services vii

Strategic and Regulatory Services xi

Community Services xiii

Acting Engineering and Technical Services x

Statements 1

Plan for the Future

National Competition Policy

AnnualReport

2007-2008

ii n Annual Report 2007-2008

Objectives and Highlights

Objectives for 2007/2008• AllocationofmorefundsforCapitalWorksandServicesfromownResources.

• Maintaintheratesincreasetoapproximatelytherateofinflation.

• NonewLoanBorrowingstofundtheCity’sCapitalWorksProgram.

• IncorporatetheprogramsandactivitiesproposedinthePlanfortheFutureintheAnnualBudgetandadheretotheObjectivesassetoutinthePlan.

• AchievethePerformanceMeasuresdetailedintheBusinessPlansofthevariousServiceUnits.

Achievements for 2007/2008• Ratesincreaseswerelimitedto4%.

• Theminimumrateincreasefrom$406pato$422pa,representinganincreaseof3.9%.

• Thedomesticrefusechargeincreasedfrom$220pato$230paandfrom$182pato$190paforentitledpensionersandseniorcardholders.

• $47.6MwasallocatedforCapitalWorksandServicesfromownresources,with$15MfornewCapitalWorks.

• NonewLoanswereraisedduringthe2007/2008financialyear.

• AllprogramsandactivitiesproposedinthePlanfortheFuturewereincorporatedintheAnnualBudgetandtheObjectsassetoutinthePlanwerefollowed.

• TheCitycontinuedtobealeaderinprovidingContractServicestootherLocalGovernmentAuthorities,whichincludedtheShiresofNgaanyatjarraku,Goomalling,YorkandCue.

Highlights for 2007/2008Duringthe2007/2008financialyear,theCityachievedthefollowing:

• Netsurplusof$3.87Mafterallowingforcommittedexpenditure.

• OfficialOpeningoftheCivicAmphitheatrewithamajorcommunityconcert.

• CommencementoftheWharfStreetWetland/CivicParklandDevelopmentinconjunctionwiththeSwanRiverTrust.

• AllocationandaccumulationoffundingtotheproposedMulti-PurposeRecreation/CommunityFacilityNorthoftheRiver.

• $9.6MwasspentonRecreationandRoadInfrastructureDevelopment.

• TheCitycontinuestoprogressthedevelopmentofitsRanfordRd,CanningValeSubdivision-“CaladeniaGrove”,with95ofthe137lotssold.

• AllocationoffundingtotheCentenaryParkRegionalOpenSpace.

• ContinuedassistancetoCommunityandSportingAssociations.

• CommencementoftheStJamesandBentleyPublicOpenSpaceDevelopmentandAcquisitionPlanwiththecompletionoftheMerianParkextension.

City of CANNING n iii

Objectives and Highlights

Completion of theMerian Park extension

Official Opening of the CivicAmphitheatre

Progression of the City’s “CaladeniaGrove” subdivision

Continued assistance to community and sportingassociations such as the Canning City Brass Band

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Statement by the MayorTheCitycontinuestoshowsoundfinancialmanagement,endingthe2007/2008financialyearwithanetsurplusof$3.8Mafterallowingforcommittedexpenditure.

Thepastyearhasbeenoneofevolutionandchange.

The ability of the City of Canning to attract a high calibre of personnel at all levels of administrationhasseenthreeExecutivestaffleavetheCity’semploytofurthertheirindividualcareers.

ExecutiveStrategic&RegulatoryServices,MrStuartDevenishhastakenupthepositionofDirector-WungongWaterProjectwiththeArmadaleRedevelopmentAuthority.

ExecutiveEngineering&TechnicalServices,MrSilvioTrincahasmovedtoQueenslandwhereheistheDeputyChiefExecutiveOfficerInfrastructureServicesforLoganCityCouncil.

ChiefExecutiveOfficerMrDominicCarbonehasfinishedhiscontractwiththeCityandisnowestablishinghisownconsultancy.

EachoftheseofficershasmadeamajorcontributiontothedevelopmentandprogressoftheCityoveraperiodoftimeandasMayorIpassonthethanksandappreciationofCouncillors,pastandpresent,fortheircommitmentandprofessionalism.

Iwouldalsoliketotakethisopportunity,onbehalfofmyfellowCouncillors,staffandtheratepayersoftheCity,towishtheformerMayorDrMickLekiasAMMBBSJPeverybestwishinhisretirement.

Inthe16yearsthatDrLekiasheldthepositionofMayor,theCityachievedmanygoals,financiallyandintheprovisionofservicesandfacilities.

AsalongservingmemberofCouncilandDeputyMayor,IhavebeenhonouredtoworkwithDrLekiasandtheexecutivestaffIhavementioned.

TheCitynowfacesnewchallengeswiththecontinuingchangeintheglobalmarketandtheincreasingneedforservicestoourcommunity.

Overthepastdecade,theCityhasconcentratedonfinancialstabilityandtheprovisionofinfrastructure.

Withstrongleadership,committedCouncilanddedicatedstaff,IamlookingforwardtobringingtheCityandourcommunityclosertogether.Therewillbeastrongerfocusoncommunicationandinteractionwithresidentsandratepayers.

Wewillcontinuetoprovidethehighestlevelofservicesandfacilities,whileensuringratesarekeptatoneofthelowestlevelsinthemetropolitanarea.

ThemajorfocusoftheEngineeringServices2007/08budgetcontinuedtobeonthepreservationofitsmajorasset-theroadnetwork.

Approximately$8.275Mwasspentonroadrehabilitation,roadimprovement,trafficmanagement,footpathconstruction,streetlightinganddrainageimprovements.

The decisions made by Council are based on ensuring the best overall outcome for our residents and ratepayers inanopenandfullyaccountablemanner.IcongratulatemyfellowCouncillorsfortheirdedicationtotheCityofCanningandthemannerinwhichtheyperformtheirtask.

ThedecisionsofCouncilcouldnotbemadewithouttheco-operation,dedicationandknowledgeoftheadministrationandstaffoftheCity.

It is my pleasure to congratulate each and every member of staff for their contribution to the team that provides thebasisforprogressiveandefficientoperationofoneofthelargestCouncilsinWA.

Cr Joe Delle DonneMayor

City of CANNING n v

The Role of Council

TheroleoftheCouncilistodirectandcontroltheaffairsofthelocalgovernmentasspecifiedintheLocalGovernmentAct1995.

Councilisresponsiblefortheperformanceofthelocalgovernment’sfunctions,overseestheallocationofthelocalgovernment’sfinanceandresources,anddeterminespoliciesofthelocalgovernment.

CityofCanningCouncilgenerallymeetseverysecondandfourthTuesdayofthemonth.

TheMayorpresidesatmeetingsinaccordancewiththeLocalGovernmentAct.HeprovidesleadershipandguidancetothecommunityinthedistrictoftheCityofCanning,carriesoutcivicandceremonialdutiesonbehalfoftheCityandspeaksonbehalfofthelocalgovernmentoftheCityofCanning.

HealsoperformsotherfunctionsasaregiventotheMayorbytheLocalGovernmentActoranyotherwrittenlaw,andliaiseswiththeChiefExecutiveOfficerontheaffairsofthelocalgovernmentoftheCityofCanningandtheperformanceofitsfunctions.

TheDeputyMayorperformsthefunctionsoftheMayorwhenauthorisedtodosoundertheprovisionsoftheLocalGovernmentAct.

AllCouncillorsrepresenttheinterestofelectors,ratepayersandresidentsofthelocalgovernmentdistrictoftheCityofCanning,provideleadershipandguidancetothecommunity,facilitatecommunicationbetweenthecommunityandtheCounciloftheCityofCanning,participateinthelocalgovernmentdecisionmakingprocessesatCouncilmeetingsandperformsuchotherfunctionsasaregiventoaCouncillorbytheLocalGovernmentActoranyotherwrittenlaw.

Mayor

Cr Joe Delle Donne JP

MayorDelleDonnerepresentedMasonWardfor33ofthe42yearsthatheandhisfamilyhavelivedinCannington.

In1990hewasawardedaCertificateofAppreciationfromtheMinisterforLocalGovernmentasatokenofappreciationfortheservicegiventotheStateanditspeopleasCouncillorandDeputyMayor.

MayorDelleDonnewasinstrumentalinreducingthedensityofunitsinareasacrosstheCityincludingBentley,StJamesandWilson.

Heconstantlyseeksthecontinuousimprovementinallaspectsofsecurityforresidentsandtheprovisionoffacilitiesfortheyoung,elderlyanddisadvantagedinthecommunity.

MayorDelleDonnebelievesinbeingagoodlistenerandheedingpeople’sconcerns.

HealsobelievesthatspeakingandworkingontheirbehalfatCouncil,takingeverythingintoconsiderationandmakingdecisionsontheindividualmeritofeachsituation,isthekeytofulfilinghisroleasMayor.

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The Council

Cr Mary Daly

Cr Daly and her husband Paul have lived in the City of Canning for 33 years.Activeinherchildren’ssportingactivitiesandschoollife,shetookonthe role of Secretary to the school P&F Association.

Shesupportsthefamilyunit,includingthewelfareofchildrenandthevalueoffamilyprinciplesintoday’ssociety.

SinceelectiontoCouncilin2000,she has been involved in community organisationssuchasBannisterCreekCatchmentGroup,BoogurlarriCommunityHouse,CanningRiverRegionalParkAdvisoryCommittee,JandakotAirportConsultative

Committee,JandakotBotanicRegionalParkAdvisoryCommittee,CanningAged Persons Trust and South East DistrictPlanningCommittee.

Cr Daly promotes policies that give nonsporting youth viable alternatives andCouncilinitiatives,suchasMealsonWheels,andservicesofferedtotheelderly to assist them to remain in their ownhomesaslongastheywish.Sheis strongly committed to cultural values and to ensuring Canning is the most progressiveCouncilinAustralia.

Deputy Mayor

Cr Bruce Mason

Marriedwithtwoteenagesons,CrMasonhaslivedinParkwoodfornearly30years.

He is General Manager of an aerial surveycompany.

CrMasonhasrepresentedBannisterWardforthepast12years,servingtwotermsasDeputyMayor.

AMasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA),CrMasonbringsabroadlevelofbusinessexperiencetoCouncil.

He has represented the City and its ratepayers on numerous Council and local government committees and vigorously pursues the protection ofournaturalresources,whilerecognising the need for proper planning.

He also supports the development of horizon planning to guide the future of ourCity.

Cr John Wibberley

CrWibberleyhaslivedinthedistrictforover15yearsandservedasaPoliceOfficerfor33years.

Nowretired,hewasaDetectiveSeniorSergeantandOfficerinChargeoftheMajorCrimeSquad.

He has an Advanced Diploma of BusinessManagement,aDiplomainCriminal Investigation and a Diploma inPolicing.

Hisinterestswithinlocalgovernmentarelaw,orderandenvironmentalissues.

Heisalsoveryinvolvedwithsportingassociations.

CrWibberleyhasbeenaCouncillorfor 11 years and has successfully represented the City on numerous workingcommitteesinareassuchastrafficmanagement,townplanning,communityandrecreationalservices.

Hewasinstrumentalintheimplementation of security patrol servicesinCanning,plustheprogression and completion of the RivertonLeisureplex.

BANNISTER WARD

Suburbs - Bannister WardFerndaleLynwoodParkwood

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The Council

Cr Bev Olsen

CrBevOlsenandfamilymovedtoPerthfromAlbanyin1999.ThefamilyfirstlivedinRossmoyneandnowresidesinWilletton.Sheisaworkingpartnerinherhusbands’buildingbusiness.

Cr Olsen has been actively involved withtheacademic,religious,sportingandmusicaleducationofherchildren.

A desire to be involved and help in her newcommunitywasthemotivationbehindhernominationforcouncil.Notonly is she committed to representing theelectorsofBeeliarward,butalsotoallratepayersoftheCityofCanning.

Cr Olsen has served on many committees and voluntary organisationsandlooksforwardtothenewchallengesandopportunitiestoservethepeopleofCanning.

CrOlsenwasinvolvedinestablishingAirCareAustralia(anAustraliawideClean Air monitoring and reporting agency).Sheserved3yearsontheWillettonSeniorHighSchoolCouncilandwaspreviouslytheStationAdministrator and Program Manager forAlbanyCommunityRadio.Inrecognition of her dedication and leadershiptothisorganisationshewasawardedLifeMembership.

InherfirsttermasCouncillor,shehasnominated to represent the City on the AirQualityCoordinatingCommittee,DisabilityAccessAdvisoryGroup,andtheTwoRiversCatchmentGroup.

Cr Olsen supports the family unit and familyorientedvalues.Shebelieveseveryone deserves to live in a safe and healthyenvironment.

ShewillworkdiligentlytohelptomaketheCityofCanningasafe,peoplefriendlylocation,sotheresidentsareabletolive,raiseandeducatetheirchildren,work,retire,andbeabletoenjoydoingallthesethings.

Cr Faye Morgan OAM

CrMorgan,andhusbandRobert,havelivedinthedistrictforover40years.Shehasbeenactivelyinvolvedinthecommunitysince1967,workingto provide facilities for the residents ofCanningintheRossmoynearea,aswellassupportingherchildren’ssportingandacademicendeavours.

In1997shewasawardedtheMedalof the Order of Australia (General Division)inrecognitionofhervoluntarycontribution to the community of Rossmoyne,theCottageHospiceinShentonParkandthePalliativeCareUnitatHollywoodHospital,whereshecontinuedhervoluntaryworkuntilMarch2003.In2001shewasadmittedtoTheOrderofStJohnasaServingSister,inappreciationofherinvolvementwithStJohnAmbulanceAustraliainWAsince1978.

Cr Morgan represents the City on the Management Committees ofCommunicare,CanningYouthCommunityConnection,RossmoynePrimary School Council and the Riverton,RossmoyneandShelleyResidentsAssociation.

She has represented Council on the Canning Aged Trust and the South EastMetropolitanBusinessEnterpriseCentre(SEMBEC)

Cr Stuart Clarke JP

CrClarkeBA(SEAsianStudies)isaJusticeofthePeaceandaCivilMarriageCelebrantwhohaslivedinthedistrictforover30years.

He is a member of the Australian Red CrossWADoorKnockAnnualAppealProgram,appointedbytheStateGovernment to the River Protection StrategyAdvisoryCommittee,servesontheWillettonLocalandDistrictDrug Action Group and is a member of theWillettonPrimarySchoolParentsand Citizens and the Safety House Committee.HerepresentsCouncilontheSafetyHouseAssociationofWA,SwanRiverTrust,CurtinUniversityCampusandCommunityLifeAdvisoryCommittee and the Neighbourhood WatchManagementCommittee.

CrClarkechairstheCanning/SouthPerth State Emergency Service ManagementCommitteeandtheLocalEmergency Managemnt Committee and is chairman of the Access Housing AssociationCommittee,acommunitybased housing program in support of adults and youth accommodation in theCityofCanninganditssurrounds.AsamemberoftheWillettonTrafficCommittee,hehasbeeninvolvedintrafficimprovementsthroughoutWilletton,includingtrafficlightsattheApsleyRdandKarelAveintersection.

CrClarkeispatronoftheWillettonBaseballClub(Inc),andvicepatronoftheWillettonBaseballClub(Inc)andtheWillettonSportsClub.

BEELIAR WARD

Suburbs - Beeliar WardLeemingRivertonRossmoyneShelleyWilletton

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The Council

Cr Lindsay Elliott

CrElliott,DeputyPrincipalofKelmscottSeniorHighSchool,haslivedinWilsonfor over 30 years and

has played an active role in the educational and sporting pursuits ofhisthreechildren.Hewasco-founderoftheWilsonResidentsandRatepayersAssociationandwasactiveinestablishingWilson’sNeighbourhoodWatchandSafetyHouseprograms.Hispriorityistolistentopeople’sconcernsandheisalwaysreadytorepresent the community by presenting theviewsofelectorstoCouncilandrelevantauthorities.

He is strongly committed to increasing and upgrading public open space in theCity.

He is dedicated to improving all aspects of safety for residents and the on-going provision of quality facilitiesfortheyoung,elderlyanddisadvantaged.CrElliotthasanongoing concern for the environment and has been active in promoting therecyclingofwaste.HehasbeeninvolvedwithWWAGtoensurethatCouncilprotectsitswetlandsandbushlandareas.

Cr Graham Barry

CrBarry,whoismarriedwiththreeteenagedaughters,haslivedintheBentley/StJamesareafor45years.

FollowingasuccessfuleightyearswiththeirseafoodshopinBentley,CrBarryandhiswifeownandoperateKGBPaintingServices.

He is Community Services Director fortheBentleyRotaryClubandisavolunteerworkerfortheCommunityBendigoBankinBentley.

HeisaCommitteememberofWAVeteransSupportGroup.

CrBarryhasbeenastrongcampaigneronmanyissueswithinthe community over a number of years,committedtostrongcommunityrepresentationwithinCouncilandisdedicated to increasing services for theMasonWard.

Positionvacantfollowingelectionof CrJoeDelleDonneJPasMayoron 16October2008.

MASON WARD

NICHOLSON WARD

Suburbs - Mason WardBentleyCanningtonEast CanningtonQueens ParkSt. JamesWilsonWelshpool

PositionvacantfollowingresignationofCrChrisBootson9September2008.

Suburbs - Nicholson WardCanning Vale

City of CANNING n ix

The Executive

ActingChiefExecutiveOfficerAndrew Sharpe

Acting Executive Engineering & Technical ServicesSteve Atwell

Acting Executive Finance & Client ServicesFrancis Mammone

Executive Strategic & Regulatory ServicesGavin Ponton

Executive Community ServicesPaul Merlo

Engineering Services

Engineering WorksServices

Parks&Streetscape Services

Property Services

WasteServices

Plant & Equipment Services

Accounting Services

Rates & Client Services

Record Management Services

Customer Services

Data Processing Services

Planning Services

BuildingServices

Environmental Health Services

LibraryServices

Community Recreation Facilities & Programs

Disability,Youth&Family Services

Aged Care Services

Patrol & Security Services

LeisureServices

Public Affairs Services

Human Resource Services

Information Technology Services

Orderly Services

Real Estate Services

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Chief Executive ReportTheCityofCanningcontinuestoaddressthechallengesoflocalgovernmentinafiscallyresponsibleandprofessionalmanner.

Majorissuesoverrecenttimeshavebeensustainability,changingglobalmarkets,theissueofinvestmentsandtheretentionofintellectualproperty.

OvermanyyearstheCityhasputfinancialplansinplacetoit’sensurelong-termsustainability.

Ithasbeendebt-freesince2001andhasintroducedstrategiestogainefficienciesinfinancingitsoperationsandcapitalexpenditure.

TheCityofCanningisuniqueinthatithasaratebasewhichdrawsfromalargeindustrial/commercialareaaswellasitsresidential,providingtheopportunitytokeepratesatalowerlevel.

TheCity’ssustainabilityisalsosupportedbyitsabilitytofundlargeprojectsforamountsexceeding$10Mto$30mfromownresources,withoutresortingtoloanborrowings.

TheCityhasprovidedahighlevelofserviceswhilekeepingitsratesamongstthelowestinthemetropolitanarea.Howeverwhiletheratesarecurrentlylow,theCitymustincreaseitsratesandcharges,atleasttotheinflationrate,inorderthatadditionalrevenuerequiredtomeetitsshortandlongtermcommitmentsisachieved.

ConcernhasalsobeenexpressedoverthepotentiallossoffundscurrentlyinvestedbytheCity.

TheCityusedthebrokingserviceofGrangeSecuritiestopurchaseinvestmentswithANZBank,HSBCBankAustraliaandWestpacBankingCorporation.

TheCitydidnotpurchaseanyfinancialproductsissuedandsecuredbyLehmanBrothers,howevertheCityhasinvestigatedarrangementstotransfertheabovesecuritiesforsafekeepingonbehalfoftheCitywiththeWestpacBankingCorporationtoconsolidatetheinvestmentswiththeCity’sbanker.

TheCityisinnodangeroflosinginvestmentsduringtheglobalcreditcrisis.

The2007/08yearsawaminorturnoverinstaff.TheCityhasworkedproactivelytoensurethecurrentstaffareretainedandthattheCitycontinuestoattractthehighestcalibreofpersonnelinallpositions.

Aswemoveintoanewera,wejointheCouncilinitsfocusonworkingmorecloselywiththecommunity.

Asanadministration,andasamembercounciloftheSouthernMetropolitanRegionalCouncil,weplantoliaisecloselywiththeSMRCtoaddressthecurrentissues.

ThiswillbedoneasamatterofurgencytoensuretheconcernsofboththeMayorandCouncillorsoftheCityandourcommunityareresolved.

ItisvitaltothefutureoftheCity,thattheExecutiveandtheCouncilworkcloselytogether.

IwishtoacknowledgethecommitmentofthecurrentMayor,CrJoeDelleDonneJPandtheformerMayor,DrMickLekiasAMMBBSJPandallCouncillors.

Iwouldalsoliketopaytributetothededicationandprofessionalismoftheoutgoingexecutives,StuartDevenish,SilvioTrincaandDominicCarbone.

MythankstothecurrentexecutiveteamandtheemployeesoftheCitywhocontinuetoprovideahighstandardofserviceanddedicationtoourresidentsandratepayers.

Andrew SharpeActingChiefExecutiveOfficer

City of CANNING n xi

Finance and Client ServicesThe City continues to maintain a strongfinancialposition,committingahighleveloffundingfornewcapitalworks,increasingreservefunds,maintaininglowrateincreasesandremaining essentially debt free (other thanselfsupportingloans).

TheCityfinishedtheyearwithanoperatingsurplusof$3.87mafterallowingforcarryforwardexpenditure.

The surplus continued to be enhanced by the economic boombeingexperiencedinWesternAustraliawithBuildingand Planning Services receiving higher than budgeted income.

OneoftheCity’smainfinancialobjectivesistominimisethefinancialburdenplacedonourratepayers,whilstcontinuingtoprovidequalityservicesandfacilities.

TheCitycontinuedtoachievethisObjectivewithratesleviedbeingamongstthelowestinthemetropolitanarea.

Operating RevenueOperatingRevenuebyTypeamountedto$75.5M,comprisingofRateslevied$33.1M,InterestonInvestment$5.1M,GovernmentGrants$14.9M,FeesandCharges$19.2MandContributions,ReimbursementsandDonations$1.7MandOther$1.5M.

Operating ExpenditureOperatingExpenditurebyTypeamountedto$66.1McomprisingofEmployeeCosts$28.1M,MaterialsandContracts$14.6M,UtilityCharges$2.3M,Depreciation$15.5,InsuranceExpenses$1.4MandOther$4.2M.

Funds Allocated for Capital Works and Services from own Resources

Inthecurrentenvironment,theCityhasadoptedastrategythatfocusesontheprovisionoffundingtofinanceon-goingCapitalprojectsidentifiedintheCity’sTenYearFinancePlan.ThisPlanformsthebasisforourPlanfortheFuture,whichencouragescommunityengagementandisfocussedonthelongtermvisiontoprovidequalityservices,assetsandamenities.

ThePlanfortheFutureformsthebasisfortheAnnualBudgetandBusinessPlanpreparation.

Improvedefficiencybyplacingcontrolsoveroperatingcosts,debtfreeconceptandfinancialrestructuringhasresultedinmorefundsbeingallocatedfromownresourcesforcapitalworksandservices.

Other property and services

1.7%

Economic services

1.5%

Transport6.4%

Recreation and culture

8.3%

Community amenities

16.9%

Housing1.4%

Educationandwelfare11.0%

General purposefunding52.1%

Governance,law,order&public safety and health

0.7%

EconomicServices

1.1%

Other property&services

3.7%

Governance2.3%

Transport20.0%

Recreation&culture34.2%

Communityamenities

17.7%

Housing2.0%

Education andwelfare14.6%

Law,order&public safety

2.9%

Health1.35%

Operating Revenue

Operating Expenditure

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Finance and Client Services

TheCityofCanning,whensettingthebudgetandconsequentlytherateinthedollaraimstoachieveafairandequitableresultforallratepayers.TwoimportantbenchmarkstomeasurerateincreasetoaretheConsumerPriceIndexissuedbytheAustralianBureauofStatisticsandtheLocalGovernmentCostIndex,formulatedbytheWesternAustralianLocalGovernmentAssociation.

ThePerthConsumerPriceIndex(CPI)measurestheincreasesinpricesofaspecificamountofgoodsasconsumedbyanaveragehousehold,withtheLocalGovernmentCostIndexbeingbasedonameasurementfortheactivitiesoflocalgovernment.

Comparison of 2007/2008 RatesAverage Property Minimum Charge

Rate Increase Comparison with Inflation Indices

Rates LeviedTheresponsiblemanagementoffundsandtheCity’sconsolidatedsoundfinancialpositionallowedtheCitytolimitrateincreasesto4%forthe2007/2008financialyearaftertakingintoaccountnaturalgrowthresultingfromsubdivisionandbuildingdevelopmentswithintheCity.

ThefollowingtwochartsprovideacomparisonbetweentheCityandvariousmetropolitanlocalauthorities.ThefirstchartdetailstheMinimumRateandthesecondthetotalcostofallratesandchargesforanaveragepropertywithintheCityofCanningascomparedtothesamepropertybeingratedbyanotherAuthority.

ThetotalratesandchargesforanaveragepropertyintheCityofCanningwas$844.65.WhencomparedtoothermetropolitanLocalGovernments,whichrangefrom$879.86to$1,387.02,theCitycomparesfavourablywiththoseauthoritiessurveyed.StatisticsindicateratesandchargeswiththeCityofCanningareamongstthelowestintheMetropolitanarea.

Francis MammoneActing Executive Finance and Client Services

City of CANNING n xiii

Engineering and Technical ServicesThe City continues to allocate a large proportion of the Technical Services budget to the preservationofitsmajorasset-theroadnetwork.

Duringthe2007/2008financialyear,around$8.275Mwasspentonroadrehabilitation,roadimprovement,trafficmanagement,footpathconstruction,streetlightinganddrainageimprovementsacrossthemunicipality.

RoadimprovementprojectsincludedthecompletionofthewideningofCentenaryAvenueundertheShelleyBridge,thecontinuationoftheWelshpoolRoaddual

carriagewaybetweenLeachHighwayandSevenoaksStreet,andthecommencementoftheSevenoaksStreetdualcarriagewaybetweenMallardWayandCecilAvenue.

Road rehabilitation projects included resurfacing of sections ofBickleyRoad,WilleriDrive,CoolgardieStreet,JasmineLoop,HawkesburyDrive,PortcullisDrive,BedfordStreet,ClarkeStreetandHenryStreet.

NewpathconstructionprojectsincludedKewdaleRoad,CapricePlace,BauerStreet,TuscanStreetandStationStreetwhilepathupgradeprojectsincludedCentenaryAvenueandtheShelley/Rossmoyneforeshore.

TrafficmanagementprojectsincludedtheinstallationofparkingembaymentsinLeilaStreet.TwentyadditionalbusshelterswerealsoinstalledacrosstheCity.

TheMajorStreetLightingprojectsincludedWelshpoolRoadandnumerouspublicaccessways.DrainageimprovementswereundertakeninConistonWay,DauphinPlace,AbrolhosCloseandMyrnaWay.

Parks & Streetscape ServicesTheCity’sParksandStreetscapeServicescontinuedtomanageandmaintainrecreationalparklands,foreshorereservesandconservationareas,whilstalsoensuringtheprovisionofanattractiveandtidystreetenvironment.Inexcessof$8Mwasallocatedtoachievetheseoutcomes.

TheinitiationoftheWharfStreetWetland/CivicParklanddevelopmentinpartnershipwiththeSwanRiverTrustlinkstheCity’snewCivicParklandswiththeCanningRiverRegionalParkandwillassistinimprovingthewaterqualityoftheCanningRiver.

AfurthernutrientinterventioninitiativewasimplementedinpartnershipwiththeSwanRiverTrustattheManleyStreetCompensatingBasininQueensPark.

ImplementationoftheParksandStreetscapeServicescapitalprogram resulted in the expansion and redevelopment of Merian ParkinQueensParkaspartoftheBentley/StJamesPublicOpenSpaceEnhancementStrategy.

AdditionalparklandimprovementsincludedtheconstructionofaquartercourtbasketballfacilityatEdgewareParkinParkwood,installationofanadditionalcricketpracticebayatCokerParkinQueensParkandtheupgradingofanumberofneighbourhoodplaygroundsacrosstheCity.

TheCity’sstreetscapeenhancementprogramresultedinthecompletionofthecentralHighRoadmedianlandscapeinWilletonandthecontinuationofstreetplantingprograms,whichcomplimenttheroadresurfacingprogramandtrafficmanagementinitiativesacrosstheCity.

CompletionofthenewCanningRiverEcoEducationCentreatKentStreetWeirwascelebratedinJanuary2008andnowprovidesavenueforthedeliveryofenvironmentaleducationprogramstoschoolsandthebroadercommunity.

Conservationstaffcontinuedtoundertakeenvironmentalrehabilitationactivities,workingcloselywithStateGovernmentagenciesandcommunitybasedenvironmentalgroupsparticularlyattheBlackCreekwetlandinQueensPark,FerndaleFlats,Ferndale,WilsonLagoon,WilsonandAdeniaReserve,RivertonwithintheCanningRiverRegionalPark.

TheteamwasalsoactiveatBannisterCreek,PrendwickReserve,YaganReserveandalongShelleyRossmoyneForeshore.

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Engineering and Technical ServicesProperty ServicesPropertyServicescontinuetomaintainandcleantheCity’sbuildingstothehighstandardsexpectedbythevarioustenantsandusergroups.

Afurthertwopersonteam,togetherwithafullyoutfittedvehiclehasrecentlybeenaddedtothecleaningsection.ThishasensuredthecontinuedprovisionofqualitycleaningservicestotheCity’smanyclients.

Proactivebuildingmaintenanceprogramsplacetheutmostimportanceonupgradingtocomplywithcurrentstandardsandtoensureusersafety.

PropertyServicesalsoplayaleadingroleintheprovisionofnewfacilitiesandtheco-ordinationofrefurbishmentofexistingfacilities.

MajorprojectscompletedduringtheyearincludedStage1oftheWorksDepotrefurbishment,installationofairconditioningtoHaresParkKindy,QueensParkLibrary&WillettonPavilion,majorreinforcementofKentStreetWeirfootbridge,reroofingoftheShelleyPreschool,thereplacementandreupholsteringoffurnitureatvariouslibraries,ongoingrefurbishment/restorationatCanningTownHall,andtheupgradeandreplacementofvariouselectricalswitchboardsandair-conditioningunits.

NumerousfacilitiesthroughouttheCitywererepainted.

TheCitynowhasthreefulltimeoperatorswhoensurepromptremovalofgraffitifrominfrastructure.Thisservicecontinues to be a major focus of the maintenance program as does the continual updating and replacement of streetsignage.

The Property Services Department continues to play a major role in the co-ordination of furniture and furnishingsreplacementintheCity’sbuildings,aswellasinitiatingandmanagingthenumerousserviceandmaintenancecontractsthatarenecessarytoensurefacilitiesprovidetopclassamenityforthecommunity.

Waste ServicesTheWasteTransferStation,atthelandfillsiteinRanfordRd,CanningValecontinuestocaterforfutureneedsoftheCity’sresidents,andexternalregionalcustomers,forthedisposalofexcessinertmaterial.

TheCity’sresidentialgreenwasteanddomesticjunkvergecollectionswillcontinuetobeprovidedthreetimesperyear.

Vergecollectionscontinuetoincreaseinvolume,with100%ofthegreenwastemulchedandreused.Approximately40%ofthedomesticjunkisalsorecycled,reducingtheamountofmaterialgoingtolandfill.

Putresciblewaste(greenlidbin)fromtheCity,istakentotheSouthMetropolitanRegionalCouncil’sRegionalResourceRecoveryCentre(RRRC)inBannisterRd,tobeconvertedtocompost,furtherreducingwastetolandfill.Co-mingledrecyclables(yellowtopbin)areprocessedattheRRRC,resultinginsubstantialrecoveryandrecyclingofwasteresources.

Steve AtwellActing Executive Engineering and Technical Services

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Strategic and Regulatory ServicesPlanning ServicesPlanningServicesisdedicatedtothecreationofqualitylivingandworkingenvironmentsthroughouttheCity.

KeytasksincludestrategiccommunityplanningfortheCity,togetherwiththeassessmentand determination of development applications and the provision of information on a rangeofplanningandlanddevelopmentmatters.

2007/2008wasachallengingyearforPlanningServiceswiththeCityfeelingtheimpactofanationwideshortageofplanningstaff.LimitedstaffresourcingconstrainedprogresswiththeCity’smajorstrategicplanningprojects,withremainingstaffhavingtodirecttheirfocustowardstatutoryplanningtasks.Vacancieshavenowbeenfilled,anditisenvisagedamorestablestaffingenvironmentinthe2008/2009financialyearwillallowayearofconsolidation.

Workcontinuedonthe“LocalPlanningStrategy”whichwillprovidetheframeworkforthefuturedevelopmentoftheCity.Keyissuesarehousingdevelopment,commercialfloorspaceallocation,crimeandsafety,CityCentregrowth,airportbuffersandarangeofmeasuresaimedatachievingsustainabledevelopment.

TheLocalPlanningStrategyformsthefoundationfortheregulatorycontrolssetoutintheCity’sdraftTownPlanningScheme.ThedraftSchemeembracesa“performance”basedapproachtodevelopmentassessment,increasingflexibilityandmovingthefocusofdevelopmentcontroltowardsdesiredplanningoutcomes.

Thesearebeingdevelopedin-houseandwillbeprogressedthrough2008/2009.Co-ordinationofsubdivisionanddevelopmentwithinQueensParkandEastCanningtonremainsahighpriority.

OngoingreviewofGuidedDevelopmentSchemeNo.21hasseendevelopmentconstraintseasedandsimplificationofdevelopmentrequirementsinthearea.Initiativestodatehaveseencontinuedgrowthinsubdivisionactivityinthisareaandin2008/2009itisanticipatedthatareviewoftheSchemewillbefinalised.

TheaimoftheSchemereviewistoimproveprocessesandreduceDevelopmentSchemecosts.Therolloutof“NewLiving”ProgramsinBentleyandQueensParkhasalsoseenPlanningServicesworkinginconjunctionwithStateGovernmentinenhancingexistingresidentialareas.

TheseinitiativesfocusonimprovingHomeswestaccommodation,creatingredevelopmentopportunitiesandprovidingbetterlivingconditionsfortenantsandthewidercommunity.

TheCity’sstrategicplanningframeworkwillcontinuetoensurethesmoothprogressoftheseprojectswhilstmaximisingthebenefitsacrossthecommunity.

ResultsofpreviousworkinthisareaarenowshowingresultswithconstructionworksassociatedwiththeBrownlieTowersUrbanRenewalProjectinBentleywelladvancedandlotsintheQueensPark‘Quattro’subdivisionnearingreleaseforpublicsale.

PlanningapprovalsaremonitoredtoensurethatlandisbeingusedordevelopedinaccordancewiththeCity’sobjectivesandtoconfirmthatdevelopmentconditionsorrequirementsarebeingmet.

This proactive approach ensures a high level of compliance and minimises potential for uses or developments thatcouldhaveanadverseimpact.Communityfeedbackondevelopmentactivityisalsoinvestigatedtoensuredevelopmentisconstructedandmaintainedinaccordancewithrelevantlegislation.

Duringtheyear458developmentapplicationswereprocessedalongwith163subdivisionapplications.Infillhousingandnewindustrialdevelopmentscontinuetorepresentthemajorityofapplicationsreceived.Atotalof3SchemeAmendmentswerefinalised.

TheCityalsocontinuedtoprovideaconsultancyTownPlanningservicetotheShireofCunderdin.

Environmental Health ServicesEnsuringthehealth,wellbeingandamenitywithintheCitythroughroutineinspectionsandpromptresponsetocomplaints,istheresponsibilityofEnvironmentalHealthServices,andisachievedthroughtheadministrationoftheHealthAct,EnvironmentalProtectionActandotherlegislation.Uptodateinformationonawiderangeofhealthrelatedissuesisofferedthroughhandoutmaterialandonthewebsite.

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FoodsafetyisacorefunctionwithOfficerscontinuingtoencourageproprietorsoffoodpremisestoimplementfoodsafetyprograms.Toensuremaximumfoodsafetystandardsaremaintained,almost1000inspectionswereundertakenplusaround51complaintsrelatingtofoodpremises,foodhandling,foodpoisoningandfoodproductswereinvestigated.

Around55notifiableinfectiousdiseaseswereinvestigated,withthemajoritybacterial,relatingtofoodpoisoningassociatedwithpoorfoodhandlingandfoodhygiene,includingSalmonella,Giardia,Listeria,ShigellaandCampylobacter.

Mosquitocontrolcontinuestobeahighpriority,especiallyduringanextendedperiodofwarm,hightidesandthunderstormsinFebruary2008.DespitehighlevelsofmosquitobreedingcyclesonlytwocasesofRossRiverViruswerereportedwithintheCity,oneofwhichmayhaveoriginatedlocally.TherewerenocasesofBarmahForestVirusreported.Toassistwiththemosquitocontrolprogram,residentsareencouragedtocontactOfficerswhenthepresenceofmosquitoisdetected.Breedingmaybelocalisedandearlyinvestigationcanensuretheproblemiseasilyeliminated.

TheCityisamajorstakeholderinthedevelopmentofastormwaterqualitymanagementplanfortheCanningPlaincatchment,whichencompassesMillsStreet,CockramStreet,WilsonandLeigeStreetMainDrainSystems–theTwoRiversCatchment.Throughtheplan,rolesandresponsibilitiesforagenciesandstakeholdersinimprovingstormwaterqualitywithinthecatchmentarebeingassessedandidentified.TheCityisalsoinvolvedintheongoingmanagementandmonitoringoftheLeigeStreetConstructedWetland–ajointinitiativewiththeDepartmentofEnvironmentandConservation,WaterCorporationandthecommunitytoreducenutrientsenteringtheCanningRiverSystem.Throughmonitoring,thenutrientreducingcapabilityandpotentialimpactofmosquitoandmidgeonthesurroundingdevelopmentcanbedetermined.

Monitoringofodour,includingaroundtheRegionalResourceRecoveryCentreinCanningVale,wasimprovedwiththecreationofanon-lineformattheCity’swebsitetorecordodourcomplaints.TheServicescontinuedtorespondtoaircraftnoisecomplaints.Residentscanaskfornoisemeasurementstobetakenattheirproperty.Detailsofthesereadings,alongwithresidentcomplaints,areforwardedtotheappropriateregulatoryauthorities.

Approximately97noiserelatedcomplaintswereinvestigated.Themajoritywerefromamplifiedmusicandairconditioners.Whileitisnotrealistictoeliminateallnoisesources,therearemanymeasuresthatcanbetakentominimisenoiselevelswithinresidentialareas.Officersaretrainedtodealwithsuchissuesandresidentsareencouragedtocontactthemiftheyhaveconcerns.

TheCitycontinuedtoprovideEnvironmentalHealthServicestotheShireofCue.

Building ServicesTheadministrationofbuilding,fencingandsignscontrol,swimmingpoolinspectionsandbuildingrelatedfunctionsislookedafterbyBuildingServices.

1,869buildingapplicationswereapprovedwithaconstructionvalueof$273.12M.Whileareductionoverthepreviousyear’s2,087applications,thereisaconsiderableincreaseoverthe$239.6Mvalue.

Approvalsfornewdwellingswere347withthebalanceinindustrial/commercial,residentialadditionsandotherminorresidentialworks.TheapprovalsareslightlylessthanwithpreviousyearsandreflectthedownturnintheeconomyandconsequentlyofthebuildingindustryinWA.Thesignificantincreaseinconstructionvalueisindicativeoftheescalationinbuildingcostsoverthepast12months.

TheServicesdealtwith173demolitionlicences,ascomparedtothepreviousyear’stotalof203.ThereductionislargelyduetothenearconclusionoftheDepartmentofHousingandWorks’programfordemolitionofbuildingstockaspartofthe“Quattro”re-developmentinQueensPark.InadditiontheServicesdealtwith68applicationsforstratatitlesandnumeroussignsandfencingapplications.

Officerscontinuedtheirmonitoringbuildingactivitieswithinthedistrict,includingfooting/slabinspectionsandothersiteinspections,tomaintainthehighstandardofbuildingactivityintheCity.UnderStatelegislationlocalgovernmentsinspectswimmingpoolsinafouryearlycycletoensurepoolfencingismaintainedtoastandardthatprovidesadequatesafety.Withanestimated6510privateswimmingpools,theCityismeetingitslegalobligations.

TheCitycontinuedtoprovideBuildingservicestotheShiresofNgaanyatjarrakuandCue.

The City has long been recognised for its initiative in providing services to regional and remote local governmentsandthepotentialtoprovidesuchservicesisexpectedtocontinue.GavinPontonExecutiveStrategic and Regulatory Services

Strategic and Regulatory Services

Gavin PontonExecutive Strategic and Regulatory Services

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Community ServicesAged Care ServicesTheDepartmentofHealthandAgeinghasenabledtheCity’sHomeandCommunityCareServices(HACC)toexpandbyprovidingfundingforanextra2,000hoursofcentrebasedrespiteforclientsfromaCulturallyandLinguisticallyDiverse(CALD)backgroundandanextra1,050hoursofSocialSupportservices.

TheCitycontinuestoprovideawiderangeofHomeandCommunityCareservicestoresidentsutilising$2.8millionreceivedfromtheDepartmentofHealth&Ageing.

TheCity’sMealsonWheelskitchencontinuedtoprovideapproximately48,000homedelivered meals to the residents in the community.

TheCitynowprovidesatotalof75CommunityAgedCarePackages(CACP)madeupof40formainstreamclients,20forculturallyandlinguisticallydiversebackgroundclients,10forAboriginal&TorresStraitIslanderclientsand5forfinanciallyandsociallydisadvantagedclients.Alongwiththe75CACP’stheCityalsoprovided15ExtendedAgedCareatHome(EACH)Packages,whicharespecifictoclientswhorequireahigherlevelofcare.

CanningLodgeHostelnowreportsunderthenewAgedCareFundingInstrument(ACFI)whichisarequirementbytheDepartmentofHealth&Ageing.TheHostelisprogressingtowardsanotherAccreditationroundduein2009.

Leisure FacilitiesTheRivertonLeisureplex,QueensParkRecreationCentreandtheCanningAquaticCentrecaterfortheleisurerequirementsfortheCityofCanning,witharound800,000patronsvisitingthethreeCentresin2007/08.

RivertonLeisureplexcontinuestogrowinpopularitycateringforallagegroupsinthecommunity.TheSwimSchoolremainsoneofthelargestinthestate,providinglessonsandcoachingforallages.

‘StaynPlay’Crèchecateredforalmost6,000childrenduringtheyearprovidingsupportforparentswhoutilisetheCentreandLibrary.

‘ContoursFitness’hasbecomeaverypopularvenueforseniors.Off-peakperiodsareathingofthepastwithContoursmembersutilisingthegymacrossallhoursofopening.

TheCentre’s‘AquacinnoCafé’providedpatronswitharangeofhealthyfoodandbeveragesaswellascateringforover800birthdaypartiesheldinthe‘TumblersKidsGym’.

PeoplewithspecialneedscontinuetousetheRivertonLeisureplexhydrotherapysuitemakinguseofthewarmerwatertoexercisein.Asoneofthefewhydrotherapypoolsinthesouthernsuburbsitiswellutilisedbythecommunityfortherapy,rehabilitationandrelaxation.

TheQueensParkRecreationCentreisgainingpopularityasafunctioncentrewithanincreaseinthenumberofeventsfromthepreviousyear.WiththeCentrecateringforupto500people,itscommercialkitchen,stagepiecesandPAsystemmakeitidealforlargegatherings.

Awidevarietyofsports,leisureandfitnessactivitiescontinuetobeoffered.TheCentre’sVacationCareprogramremainsverypopularwithanOutofSchoolCarelicenceallowingupto75childrentoattendeachdayoftheschoolholidays.

CanningAquaticCentreinBentleycateredforjustover50,000patronsbetweenearlyNovember2007andmid-April2008.Inadditionthefacilityhosted33schoolsforschoolswimmingcarnivalsduringMarch.SixteenschoolsusedthevenueforlessonsinconjunctionwiththeEducationDepartmentswimmingprogram.

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Community ServicesTheimplementationofarangeofmarketingstrategieshasensuredthattheWhalebackGolfCoursecontinuestomaintainitsmarketshareinaverycompetitiveindustry.

Patronsusingthetwo-storeydrivingrangecontinuetogrow.Improvementstothegolfcourse,includingtheconstructionofanadditionallakehavebeenwellreceivedbypatrons.

Community Recreation Facilities & ProgramsWiththeassistanceoffundingfromtheDepartmentofCultureandtheArts,aFeasibilityStudyonthefutureprovisionoffacilitiesforartsandculturalactivitieswithinCanningwascommenced.ThisStudywillprovideguidelineswhenconsiderationisgiventodevelopingnewbuildingsorimprovingexistingfacilities.

Forty-onesummersportingclubsandthirty-twowintersportingclubswereaccommodatedontheCity’ssportingreservesandanumberoftrainingworkshopsandinformationsessionshavebeencoordinatedbytheClubDevelopmentOfficertoassisttheseandotherclubsintheiroperations.

Sessionscoveredinformationongrants,workingwithchildrenlegislation,andtheresponsibleserviceofalcohol.

FundingwasreceivedfromLotterywesttowardstherefurbishmentandrestorationoftheCanningTownHallthatwillresultinthebuildingbeingfinishedintimeforitscentenaryin2009.

Assistance on funding from State and Federal Governments has been provided to various community organisations,includingapplicationsforDepartmentofSportandRecreationGrantsandLotterywest,plustheprocessingofclaimstothesebodies.

Planningfornewfacilitiesandupgradesofexistingonestookplace,withthefocusonCentenaryParkandWyongReserves.

On-goinglocalhelptocommunitygroupsincludedprovidinggrantstowardsthepurchaseofequipmenttotwentyorganisationsanddevelopmentoffacilitiesforanotherfourorganisations.

AnothersuccessfulCanningArtAward,coordinatedbythelocalCanningArtsGroup,attractedentriesfromwithinCanningandaroundtheState.

AseriesoffivefreecommunityconcertswasarrangedinvarioussuburbsacrosstheCity.

Patrol and Security ServicesPatrolandSecurityServicesprovidesa24-hour,7dayservicetoresidentialandbusinessareasthroughouttheCity.CommunitySafetyandSecuritymattersareconstantlyreviewedinordertoprovideacontemporaryservicewhichaddressescurrentissues.

Securityofficersrespondedto5,744requestsforserviceduringthepastyearwith1,965requiringanurgentresponse.Allbut157oftheseurgentcallswererespondedtowithintherequired14minutes.Officershaveimpounded51abandonedvehicles,issued524parkinginfringements(includingAcrod),89DogActInfringements,6Off-RoadVehicleInfringementsand5LitterInfringements.PatrolOfficersinvestigated123dogrelatedcomplaints,mainlyinregardtoreportednuisancebarkinganddogattacks.Atotalof1,121complaintsofdogswanderingatlargeorbeingonaplacewithoutconsentwereactioned.

Officerswerealsoengagedintheongoingmanagementoftheanimalimpoundingfacilitywithatotalof586dogsbeingimpoundedthroughouttheyear.Some97.5%ofthesedogswere re-homed.

Duringthefirebreakseason,initialinspectionsofallpropertieswithinthedistrictresultedin601lettersbeingsenttopropertyownersadvisingthemtoclearidentifiedfirehazardsfromtheirproperties.Thirtyinfringementnoticeswereissued.

Library ServicesTheCitylibraries,inRiverton,Willetton,BentleyandQueensPark,continuetobewell-patronised,withalmost400,000visitsduringthe2007/2008year.

Therewere1.6millioncirculationtransactions(loansandreturns),andover100,000reservationsplacedon in-demanditemsduringtheyear.

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Community ServicesInadditiontolending,thelibrariesofferedarangeofotherservicesthroughouttheyearincludingspecialprogramsthatattractedalmost10,000children.

Otherservicesincludedaround25,000itemsdeliveredtohomeboundclientsbythe‘Books-on-Wheels’servicewithapproximately25,000hoursofaccesstocomputersforinternetbrowsingandtheprovisionofdocumentpreparation.

Access to personal computers for internet and wordprocessingwasexpandedto7ineachbranchlibrary,while14terminalswereprovidedintheRivertonLibrary.

Staffalsoansweredaround15,000informationenquiries.

Thelibrariesranaprogramofguestspeakersonarangeoftopics,hostedbookclubs,agenealogygroupandaknittersgroup.

TheCity’sLibraryServicecontinuedtopartnerwithStateLibraryofWAtoprovideaspecialprogramcalledBetterBeginningsfornewbornbabies.

Throughouttheyearworkexperiencetoschoolandtertiarystudents,andpeopleseeking re-entrytotheworkforce,wasprovided.

Thelibrarycollections,andtheworkandactivitiesofavarietyofgroupsandorganisationsinthelocalcommunity,weremarketedthroughawiderangeofdisplays.

Disability Youth and Family ServicesSupportedaccommodationwasprovidedfornineteenpeoplewithdisabilitytoliveinvariousunitsandhousesinandaroundtheCanningarea.

TheDisabilityServicesCommissionindependentlyreviewedtheCity’saccommodationprogramforpeoplewithdisabilityandcommendedtheservice.

Aschoolholidayprogramforuptotenchildrenwithdisabilitiesgavethemtheopportunitytoparticipateinholidayfunactivities,whileofferingrespiteforparents.

Activitiesforparticipantsincludedexcursion,movies,artandcraft.

Accommodationandsupportwasprovidedforuptotenhomelessyoungpeopleinfiveunits/housesinandaroundtheCanningarea.Assistanceforuptooneyearenabledyoungresidentstoachieveadegreeofself-relianceandindependencebeforemovingtolongtermaccommodation.

TheCity’sfourYouthCentres,inBentley,Cannington,LynwoodandWillettonprovidedyouthrelatedprogramsandin-centreactivitiesforyoungpeople.

Theemphasisofprogramsthisyearhasbeenonparentingskills,music,developingselfesteem,artandcooking.

Duringschoolholidayperiodsyouthcentrebasedactivitiesandexcursionwerealsoprovidedforyoungpeople.

InconjunctionwiththeDepartmentforCommunityDevelopment,theCanningEarlyYearsStrategydeliveredaparentingskillsprogramforfamilieswithyoungchildren.

TheannualskateeventheldattheWillettonskatefacilityduringtheyearwaswellattended.

Theskateparkcontinuestobepopularwithyoungpeople.

Paul MerloExecutive Community Services

Annual Report Details2007 - 2008

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2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008NOTES ADOPTED REVISED

ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL$ $ $ $

EXPENDITURE 1,3,4(1,046,244) Governance 17,18 (1,343,660) (1,385,095) (1,498,411)(1,675,950) Law, Order, Public Safety (1,935,780) (1,992,611) (1,907,942)

(847,423) Health (1,014,024) (1,061,007) (893,147)(8,763,455) Education and Welfare (10,546,474) (10,602,225) (9,661,081)

(792,241) Housing (591,998) (591,998) (1,357,417)(10,470,239) Community Amenities (11,761,930) (11,919,346) (11,682,804)(19,480,977) Recreation and Culture (21,669,334) (21,709,776) (22,574,086)(36,711,851) Transport (29,806,808) (29,809,670) (13,186,508)

(696,579) Economic Services (920,015) (920,342) (714,310)(2,433,664) Other Property and Services (3,444,217) (2,080,903) (2,584,505)

(82,918,623) (83,034,240) (82,072,973) (66,060,211)

REVENUE 1,3,435,821,914 General Purpose Funding 15,16 37,737,629 37,751,629 39,378,941

19,766 Governance 19,000 19,000 75,197195,239 Law, Order, Public Safety 187,350 378,403 262,006200,225 Health 214,771 253,771 216,488

7,627,258 Education and Welfare 7,738,935 7,798,553 8,303,403755,276 Housing 326,386 326,386 1,045,162

9,146,161 Community Amenities 9,325,962 10,262,740 12,744,1226,260,975 Recreation and Culture 6,390,116 6,922,542 6,278,1025,312,386 Transport 5,502,733 5,666,733 4,807,3101,174,601 Economic Services 993,604 993,604 1,165,8271,675,613 Other Property and Services 6,661,748 6,661,748 1,252,487

68,189,414 75,098,234 77,035,109 75,529,045

(14,729,209) Increase/(Decrease) (7,936,006) (5,037,864) 9,468,834

DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 2,6(a)3,315,057 Land and Buildings 0 0 461,802

127,648 Plant and Equipment 27,117 82,533 280,486485 Furniture and Equipment 1,000 1,000 446

3,443,190 Gain / (Loss) on Disposal 28,117 83,533 742,734

OTHER ITEMS

18,191,945 Infrastructure Assets - Decrement 1(c) 0 0 276,761(54,717) Change in Equity- Joint Venture 34 0 0 2,881,494

18,137,228 Total Other Items 0 0 3,158,255

(1) Rounding 0 0 0

6,851,208 Net Result (7,907,889) (4,954,331) 13,369,823

City of Canning

INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE PERIODENDING 30 JUNE 2008

Note: This Statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

4n Annual Report 2007-2008

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008NOTES ADOPTED REVISED

ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL

$ $ $ $

OPERATING REVENUE

6,851,208 Change in net assets (7,907,889) (4,954,331) 13,369,823

ADD13,733 Principal Repay-Sporting & Community Organis. 6,849 6,849 6,849

36,557,382 Depreciation Written Back 18 29,155,104 29,165,104 15,507,5881,927,970 Book Value of Assets Sold Written Back 6(a) 1,316,096 1,316,096 1,063,245

0 Community Services Admin Charge Written Back 0 0 054,717 Change in Equity - Joint Venture Written Back 0 0 (2,881,494)

(18,191,945) Infrastructure Assets Decrement Written Back 1(c) 0 0 (276,761)

20,361,857 30,478,049 30,488,049 13,419,427

27,213,065 Sub Total 22,570,160 25,533,718 26,789,250

LESS CAPITAL PROGRAMME(3,889,946) Purchase Land and Buildings 24 (19,245,704) (20,131,831) (3,382,878)(6,125,453) Infrastructure Assets - Roads 24 (18,709,903) (18,898,821) (8,277,219)

(707,904) - Recreation Facilities 24 (3,088,722) (3,444,653) (1,132,117)(125,328) - Other 24 (107,347) (197,347) (187,142)

(2,358,494) Purchase Plant & Equipment 24 (3,363,636) (3,419,052) (2,642,426)(470,046) Purchase Furniture and Equipment 24 (1,285,636) (1,510,381) (480,324)

Repayment of Debt(207,186) Debt Service Repayments-Principal on Loans 7(c) (221,747) (221,747) (221,747)

Transfer to Reserves(8,080) Reserve Fund Waste Management 8(b) (625,510) (625,510) (627,251)

(4,829,234) Reserve Fund Land and Buildings 8(a) (6,707,577) (6,707,577) (14,953,591)(415,020) Reserve Fund Aged Persons Homes 8(c) (102,365) (102,365) (378,060)

0 Reserve Fund Insurance 8(d) 0 (1,392,358) (1,685,662)(2,905) Transfers Other - Special Overdraft TPS 24 32 (4,000) (4,000) (2,507)

(19,139,596) (53,462,147) (56,655,642) (33,970,924)

8,073,469 Sub Total (30,891,987) (31,121,924) (7,181,674)

LESS - FUNDING FROM

Reserves95,900 Reserve Fund Waste Management 8(b) 20,000 20,000 80,768

609,313 Reserve Fund Land and Building 8(a) 2,452,969 2,452,969 2,045,169682,258 Reserve Fund Aged Persons Homes 8(c) 340,406 362,406 251,685

0 Reserve Fund Insurance 8(d) 0 0 196,9392,607 Loan Funds Unspent 7(a) 5,693 5,693 5,693

Accumulated Surplus18,610,709 Opening Funds 23(b) 28,072,919 28,072,919 28,074,254

0 Closing Funds 0 207,937 0

20,000,787 30,891,987 31,121,924 30,654,508

(2) Rounding 0 0 (2)

28,074,254 SURPLUS 0 0 23,472,832

City of Canning

STATEMENT OF SURPLUS OR DEFICITFOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2008

Note: This Statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

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City of Canning

BALANCE SHEETAS AT THE 30 JUNE 2008

2006/2007 NOTES 2007/2008ACTUAL ACTUAL

$ $

CURRENT ASSETS

287,697 Cash 5 791,37235,561,471 Investments 5 27,714,4823,385,717 Receivables 26 4,930,614

203,453 Stock on Hand 27 179,24754,827 Prepaid Expenses 1(h) 38,664

2,566,748 Land Held for Resale 19 2,449,656

42,059,913 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 36,104,035

NON CURRENT ASSETS

19,500,000 Investments 36,500,000350,200,258 Fixed Assets 6(c) 433,917,882

551,414 Receivables 26 560,2640 Interest in Joint Venture (Equity Method) 34 1,427,580

861,915 Development Costs 28 1,170,508

371,113,587 TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 473,576,234

413,173,500 TOTAL ASSETS 509,680,269

CURRENT LIABILITIES

(6,465,581) Accounts Payable 29 (6,259,714)(2,669,591) Income Received in Advance 29 (3,429,739)(2,004,348) Provision for Annual Leave 30 (2,180,931)(1,635,399) Provision for Long Service Leave 30 (1,616,051)

(221,747) Interest Bearing Liabilities 7(c) (237,332)

(12,996,666) TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES (13,723,767)

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

(596,390) Provision for Long Service Leave 30 (682,758)(1,453,914) Interest in Joint Venture (Equity Method) 34 0(3,602,740) Resident’s Equity-Rossmoyne Retirement Village 31 (3,927,740)

(378,183) Interest Bearing Liabilities 7(c) (140,851)(272,808) Development Costs 28 (272,808)

(6,304,035) TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES (5,024,157)

(19,300,701) TOTAL LIABILITIES (18,747,924)

393,872,799 NET ASSETS 490,932,345

EQUITY

278,913,537 Accumulated Surplus 277,435,583114,959,262 Reserves 8 213,496,762

393,872,799 TOTAL EQUITY 490,932,345

Note: This Statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

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City of Canning

CASHFLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEARENDING 30 JUNE 2008

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008NOTES ADOPTED

ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL$ $ $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Payments(26,101,336) Employee Costs (27,430,479) (27,982,590)(13,571,599) Materials and Contracts (12,852,211) (14,690,362)(2,424,034) Utilities (2,355,604) (2,297,106)(1,307,052) Insurance (1,386,944) (1,389,508)

(52,983) Interest Expenses (40,564) (37,720)(2,968,342) GST Payable 0 (3,786,866)(2,366,501) Other (8,695,539) (4,153,627)

(48,791,847) Total Payments (52,761,341) (54,337,779)

Receipts31,029,793 Rates 32,451,318 32,836,096

659,606 Contributions, Donations and Reimbursements 1,853,068 1,959,243259,251 Service Charges 259,252 259,371

18,162,081 Fees and Charges 18,039,606 18,692,2163,193,610 Interest Earnings 4,148,026 5,595,2482,991,183 GST Receivable 0 3,460,2951,095,031 Other Revenue 6,925,117 833,078

57,390,555 Total Receipts 63,676,387 63,635,547

8,598,708 Net Cash flows from Operating Activities 9 10,915,046 9,297,768

Cash flows from Investing ActivitiesPayments

(5,499,570) Net (Outflows) / Inflows for Purchase of Investments 0 (17,000,000)(3,889,946) Purchase Land and Buildings (19,245,704) (3,382,878)(6,958,685) Purchase Infrastructure Assets (21,905,972) (9,596,478)(2,358,494) Purchase Plant and Equipment (3,363,636) (2,642,426)

(470,046) Purchase Furniture and Equipment (1,285,636) (480,324)(19,176,741) (45,800,948) (33,102,106)

Receipts4,223,691 Disposal of Land 6(a) 0 578,894

485 Disposal of Furniture and Equipment 6(a) 0 4461,146,984 Disposal of Plant and Equipment 6(a) 1,344,213 1,226,639

5,371,160 1,344,213 1,805,979(13,805,581) Net cash flows from Investing Activities (44,456,735) (31,296,127)

Cashflows from Financing Activities0 Proceeds from Borrowings 0 0

13,733 Principal Repayments Received - Loans 6,849 6,849(207,186) Loan Repayments- Principal 7(c) (221,747) (221,747)

(193,453) Net cash flows from Financing Activities (214,898) (214,898)

Cash flows from GovernmentReceipts from Grants

8,246,981 Recurrent 7,655,305 8,159,6284,818,692 Capital 4,558,524 6,710,314

13,065,673 Net cash flows from Government 12,213,829 14,869,942

7,665,347 Net (decrease)/increase in cash held (21,542,758) (7,343,315)

28,183,821 Cash at the Beginning of Reporting Period 5(b) 55,349,168 35,849,168

0 Rounding (2) 1

35,849,168 Cash at the End of Reporting Period 9 33,806,408 28,505,854

Note: This Statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

City of CANNING n 7

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008NOTES ADOPTED REVISED

ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL$ $ $ $

OPERATING REVENUE 1,3,4,15,164,772,614 General Purpose Funding 5,283,515 5,114,750 6,550,182

19,766 Governance 19,000 19,000 75,197195,239 Law, Order, Public Safety 187,350 378,403 262,006200,225 Health 214,771 253,771 216,488

7,627,258 Education and Welfare 7,738,935 7,798,553 8,303,403755,276 Housing 326,386 326,386 1,045,162

9,146,161 Community Amenities 9,325,962 10,262,740 12,744,1226,260,975 Recreation and Culture 6,207,351 6,922,542 6,278,1025,312,386 Transport 5,502,733 5,666,733 4,807,3101,174,601 Economic Services 993,604 993,604 1,165,8271,675,613 Other Property and Services 6,661,748 6,661,748 1,252,487

37,140,114 42,461,355 44,398,230 42,700,286

EXPENSES 1,3,4,17,18(1,046,244) Governance (1,343,660) (1,385,095) (1,498,411)(1,675,950) Law, Order, Public Safety (1,935,780) (1,992,611) (1,907,942)

(847,423) Health (1,014,024) (1,061,007) (893,147)(8,763,455) Education and Welfare (10,546,474) (10,602,225) (9,661,081)

(792,241) Housing (591,998) (591,998) (1,357,417)(10,470,239) Community Amenities (11,761,930) (11,919,346) (11,682,804)

(19,480,977) Recreation and Culture (21,669,334) (21,709,776) (22,574,086)(36,711,851) Transport (29,806,808) (29,809,670) (13,186,508)

(696,579) Economic Services (920,015) (920,342) (714,310)(2,433,664) Other Property and Services (3,444,217) (2,080,903) (2,584,505)

(82,918,623) (83,034,240) (82,072,973) (66,060,211)

(45,778,509) (Decrease) (40,572,885) (37,674,743) (23,359,925)

OTHER ITEMS18,191,945 Infrastructure Assets - Decrement 1(c) 0 0 276,761

54,717) Change in Equity- Joint Venture 0 0 2,881,494(27,641,281) (40,572,885) (37,674,743) (20,201,670)

ADD(18,191,945) Infrastructure Assets Decrement Written Back 0 0 (276,761)

54,717 Change in Equity- Joint Venture 34 0 0 (2,881,494)13,733 Principal Repay-Sporting & Community Organis. 6,849 6,849 6,849

3,443,190 Profit/(Loss) on Disposal of Assets 2,6 28,117 83,533 742,7340 Community Services Admin Charge Written Back 0 0 0

36,557,382 Depreciation Written Back 18 29,155,104 29,165,104 15,507,5881,927,970 Book Value of Assets Sold Written Back 6(a) 1,316,096 1,316,096 1,063,245

(3,836,234) (10,066,719) (7,103,161) (6,039,509)

LESS CAPITAL PROGRAMME(3,889,946) Purchase Land and Buildings 24 (19,245,704) (20,131,831) (3,382,878)(6,125,453) Infrastructure Assets -Roads 24 (18,709,903) (18,898,821) (8,277,219)

(707,904) -Recreation Facilites 24 (3,088,722) (3,444,653) (1,132,117)(125,328) -Other 24 (107,347) (197,347) (187,142)

(2,358,494) Purchase Plant & Equipment 24 (3,363,636) (3,419,052) (2,642,426)(470,046) Purchase Furniture & Equipment 24 (1,285,636) (1,510,381) (480,324)(207,186) Repayment of Debt-Principal 7(c) (221,747) (221,747) (221,747)

(5,252,334) Transfers to Reserves 8 (7,435,452) (8,725,445) (17,644,564)(2,905) Transfers Other (4,000) (4,000) (2,507)

(22,975,830) (63,528,866) (63,656,438) (40,010,433)LESS - FUNDING FROM

1,387,471 Reserves 8 2,813,375 2,835,375 2,377,6222,607 Loans 7 5,693 5,693 5,693

18,610,709 Opening Funds 23 28,072,919 28,072,919 28,074,254(28,074,254) Closing Funds 23 0 306,804 (23,472,832)

(1) Rounding 0 0 (1)(31,049,298) TO BE MADE UP FROM RATES (32,636,879) (32,435,647) (33,025,697)

City of CanningRATE SETTING STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR

ENDING 30 JUNE 2008

Note: This Statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

STATEMENTOFRATINGINFORMATION

FORTHEYEARENDING30JUNE2008

CURRENTYEARESTIM

ATED

CURRENTYEARACTUAL

2007/2008

2007/2008

GENERALRATE

MINIM

UMRATE

GENERALRATE

MINIM

UMRATE

No.of

Rateable

GRV

Rate

Minimum

Min

No.of

Rateable

GRV

Rate

Minimum

Min

Props.

Value

Ratein

Yield

No

Rateable

Rate

Yield

TOTAL

Props

Value

Ratein

Yield

No

Rateable

Rate

Yield

TOTAL

$$

$$

$$

$$

$$

$$

$

GeneralRateGRV

23,973491,486,612

0.057028,014,716

28,014,716

24,012493,062,5090.057028,104,563

28,104,563

MinimumRate

(2)

9,80963,051,075

4224,139,398

4,139,398

9,81362,755,796

4224,141,086

4,141,086

InterimRates

170,000

397,250

PensionersDeferredRates

(NonCurrentPortion)

InterestonLate

Paym

ent

130,000

117,005

SUBTOTALGENERAL

23,973491,486,612

28,014,716

9,80963,051,075

4,139,39832,454,114

24,012493,062,509

28,104,563

9,81362,755,796

4,141,086

32,759,904

RATE

SPECIFIEDAREA

CanningValePO

S-GeneralRates

3,115

38,510,8300.047458

182,765

182,765

3,166

38,510,8300.00474

182,764

182,764

CanningValePO

S-InterimRates

3,096

SUBTOTALSPECIFIED

3,115

38,510,830

182,765

182,765

3,166

38,510,830

182,764

185,860

AREA

GRANDTOTAL

529,997,442

28,197,481

9,80963,051,075

4,139,39832,636,879

531,573,339

28,287,327

9,81362,755,796

4,141,08632,945,764

NOTE:(1)THEOBJECTSANDREASONSFORGENERALANDMINIMUMRATE

(2)RATESLEVIEDIF

NOMINIMUMRATEOF$406PA

WASIMPO

SED

Councilhas

imposedageneralrate

of0.0570centsintheDollarand

Form

ula

minimumrate

of$422pa,as

Councilperceives

itto

bea“reasonable”

TotalGRVApplicable

GeneralRate

Rates

Levied

on

minimumlevelofrateswhichallratepayersinitsdistrictshouldpay.

toProperties

that

XinDollar

=Properties

that

the

Theminimumrate

reflectsthebasiccostincurred

bytheCouncilin

MinimumRateapplies

MinimumRateApplies

servicingeach

lotordwellinginitsdistrict.

$62,755,796

X0.0570

=$3,577,080

Notes

10 n Annual Report 2007-2008

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2008

1 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant policies which have been adopted in the preparation of the Financial Report are

(a) Basis of Accounting

The Financial Report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance withapplicable accounting standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and the LocalGovernment Act 1995 including the Local Government (Financial Management) regulations. The FinancialReport has been prepared on the basis of historical cost and does not take into account changing moneyvalues, or, except where stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The accounting policies havebeen consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

Local Governments are not required to comply with the following Australian Accounting Standards:

AASB 114 “Segment Reporting” (see note 1(o) for exceptions and further detail)

AASB 124 “Related Party Disclosures"

Compliance with IFRSInternational Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs") form the basis of Australian Accounting Standardsadopted by the AASB, being AIFRSs. The financial report of the City complies with IFRS and interpreta-tions adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board except as follows;

- AIFRSs include specific provisions relating to not for profit entities. These are not included inIFRSs.

- Australian Accounting Standard AAS 27 Financial Reporting by Local Governments also applies and there is no equivalent standard in IFRSs.

The principal areas of non-compliance with IFRSs include;- the recognition of non-reciprocal revenue.- the definition of value in use for the purpose of estimating the amount of impaired assets.- the offsetting of asset revaluation increments and decrements on a class of asset basis rather

than individual asset basis.

(b) The Local Government Reporting Entity

The Financial Statements forming part of this report has been prepared on the basis of five funds(Municipal, Reserve, Loan Capital, Trading and Trust Funds). For the purposes of reporting the Municipalityauthority as a single unit, all transactions and balances in respect to the Municipal, Loan, Reserve andTrading Funds have been consolidated. Certain monies held in the Trust Fund have been excluded fromthe consolidated Financial Statements, but a separate Statement of those monies appear at Note 10.

(c) Non-Current Assets - Valuation and DepreciationCouncil’s Policy in relation to the valuation and depreciation of Council Assets is as follows:

The Assets Classes include:

Land and BuildingsFurniture and EquipmentPlant and EquipmentToolsInfrastructure Assets

Infrastructure Assets include the following Sub-Classes:

Infrastructure Assets Roads-- Roads- Footpaths- Drainage- Street Signs- Parking Signs- Bus Shelters- Bridges

City of CANNING n 11

Recreation Facilities -Playing Fields -Passive Parklands- Reticulation and Irrigation- Lighting- Fences- Play Equipment and Facilities- BBQ and Park Furniture

Other-Carparks

Land under roads is not recognised within the above Asset Classes as there is no legislative requirement toinclude such values.

The values of the above-mentioned Assets are based on the following:

In the 2007/2008 financial year, the City engaged Australian Property Consultants, Licenced Valuers, to valueCouncil’s Land and Building Assets as at the 30th June 2008. Valuers and Consultants were engaged to valueCouncil’s Furniture and Equipment Assets as at the 30th June 2008. All Plant and Equipment and Tools have beenrecorded at cost irrespective of the purchase date.

From 1st July 1997, Council increased its minimum Asset Capitalisation Threshold from $100 to $1,000.

- Land

(i) Non Commercial Purposes (Recreation, Public Open Space, Roads and Drainage Construction) to berecorded at $100 per holding.

(ii) Commercial Purposes - Independent assessments to be obtained at 4 yearly intervals of the Fair Market Valueof Land based on existing use which was undertaken in the 2007/2008 financial year and will be amendedfor the remaining 3 years by the additional historical cost value of land purchases.

- Buildings, Furniture and Equipment

Independent assessments to be obtained on 4 year intervals which was undertaken in the 2007/2008 financialyear based on the replacement cost of the Asset. These values to be incorporated in the Financial Records andfor the remaining 3 years will be amended by the additional historical cost of new purchases.

- Plant, Equipment and Tools

Acquisitions are recorded at historical cost due to the frequent changeover of Council’s Plant, Equipment andTools.

- Infrastructure AssetsInfrastructure Assets Valuation Policy

Where the annual valuation derived for the Infrastructure Asset models varies to the opening balance broughtforward plus the actual amount expended on construction or purchase for each Asset class, the net increment ordecrement in respect of that class compared to the Valuation Model will be accounted for as follows:

(i) If the annual valuation amount derived from the model exceeds the opening balance brought forward plusthe actual amount expended on construction or purchase for each Asset class the Increment will be credit-ed directly to the Asset Revaluation Reserve - except to the extent that the increment reverses a re-valu-ation decrement previously recognised as an expense in the Income Statement in respect of that same classof Asset, it must be recognised as revenue in the Income Statement for the period; and

(ii) If the annual valuation amount derived from the Model is less than the opening balance brought forward plusthe actualamount expended on construction or purchase for each Asset class the decrement will be recog-nised as an expense in the Income Statement -except to the extent that such a decrement reverses a re-valuation increment previously credited to, and still included in the balance of the Asset Revaluation Reservein respect of that class, in this situation it will be debited directly to the Asset Revaluation Reserve.

Asset class increments and decrements shall be offset against one another within a class of non-currentAssets, but shall not be offset in respect of different classes of non-current Assets.

12 n Annual Report 2007-2008

Values of Infrastructure Assets are recorded based on models used to value each class of Infrastructure Assetson an annual basis as detailed below.

Infrastructure Asset Classes

Infrastructure Assets Roads includes:

- Roads

The Pavement and Road Management Maintenance System (PARMMS) is the method used by Council to value itsRoad Network. The class of Asset is valued at Replacement Cost and depreciated after taking into account thecondition of the roads. Physical inspections and condition testing of the Road Network are continually under-taken.

- Bridges

The Valuations of Bridges are based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated on its useful life.

- Footpaths

The Valuations of Footpaths are based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated on its useful life.

- Drainage

The Valuation of Drainage is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated on its useful life.

- Signs- Parking- Street

The Valuation of Signs is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated on its useful life.

- Bus Shelters

The Valuation of Bus Shelters is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated on its useful life.

Infrastructure Assets Recreation Facilities includes:

- Recreation Facilities - Playing Fields

The Valuation of Playing Fields is based on current Development Costs to develop land to Playing Fields.

- Passive Parklands

The Valuation of Parklands is based on current Development Costs to develop land to Passive RecreationalFacilities.

-Reticulation and Irrigation

The Valuation of Reticulation and Irrigation is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated on itsuseful life.

- Lighting

The Valuation of Lighting is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated on its useful life.

- Fences

The Valuation of Fences is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated based on annual conditionassessments which are continually undertaken.

- Play Equipment and Facilities

The Valuation of Play Equipment and Facilities is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated onits useful life.

- Barbecues and Park Furniture

The Valuation of Barbecues and Park Furniture is based on Replacement Cost and Depreciation is calculated onits useful life.

City of CANNING n 13

Infrastructure Assets Other includes:

- Other - Carparks

This class of Asset is valued at Replacement Cost and depreciated after taking into account the condition ofthe Carparks. Physical inspections and condition testing of the all Carparks are continually undertaken.

Depreciation

All property (excluding land), plant and equipment and tools are depreciated over their useful lives on astraight line basis as follows:

Buildings 2-60 yearsTools 1-5 yearsPlant and Equipment- Mobile Plant and Vehicles 1-10 years- Other Plant 1-15 yearsFurniture and Equipment 1-10 years

From the 2003/2004 financial year, buildings have been recorded as per independent valuations and will bedepreciated over the remainder of their useful life. During subsequent years depreciation is calculated asdetermined by the independent assessment to be obtained on 4 year intervals. Buildings constructed inbetween independent assessments are depreciated according to Officers estimate of their useful lives.

InfrastructureRoads- Roads Condition Rated Annually- Bridges 30-50 years- Footpaths 50 years- Drainage 75 years- Signs Streets 15 years

Parking 10 years- Bus Shelters 20 years

Recreation Facilities- Playing Fields Not Depreciated- Passive Parklands Not Depreciated- Reticulation and Irrigation 25 years- Lighting 40 years- Fences Condition Rated Annually- Play Equipment and Facilities 10 to 15 years- BBQ and Park Furniture 5 to 10 years

Other Facilities- Carparks 20 years

(d) Rates, Grants, Donations and Other Contributions

Rates, grants, donations and other contributions are recognised as revenues when the City of Canningobtains control over the assets comprising the contributions. Control over Assets acquired from rates isobtained at the commencement of the rating period or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates. Control overgranted assets is normally obtained upon their receipt or upon prior notification that a grant has beensecured, and the timing of commencement of control depends upon the arrangements that exist betweenthe grantor and the City of Canning.

Unreceived contributions over which the City of Canning has control are recognised as receivables.

Where contributions recognised as revenues during the reporting period were obtained on the condition thatthey be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period, and those conditions were undis-charged as at the reporting date, the nature of and amounts pertaining to those undischarged conditions aredisclosed in Note 5. That note also discloses the amount of contributions recognised as revenues in a pre-vious reporting period which were obtained in respect of the City of Canning’s operations for the currentreporting period. Should the City receive Grant Funding related to future financial years then these monieswill be recognised as a liability for Income In Advance.

The rating and reporting period coincides with rates levied for the year and recognised as revenues. All out-standing rates are collectable and therefore no provision has been made for doubtful debts.

14n Annual Report 2007-2008

(e) Employee Benefits

The amounts expected to be paid to Employees for their pro-rata entitlements to Long Service and AnnualLeave are accrued annually as follows:

Annual Leave - accumulated to the last anniversary date from the commencement of employment, less leavetaken. Leave untaken at balance date is expressed as a liability by utilising the rate of pay applicable at 30June 2008 plus applicable salary and wage oncost.

Long Service Leave - computed in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Long ServiceLeave) Amendment Regulations 1983 and Australian Accounting Standards Board 119 -"EmployeeEntitlements".

The provision for employees entitlements to Long Service Leave represents the present value of the estimat-ed future cash outflows to be made by the City resulting from employees who have worked with the City for12 months or more.

Liabilities for employee entitlements which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are discountedusing the rates attached to the Commonwealth Bond rates at balance date, which most closely match theterms of maturity of the related liability.

In determining the liability for employee entitlements, consideration has been given to future increases inwage and salary rates. Related on-costs for superannuation and workers compensation have also beenincluded in the calculations.

(f) Superannuation

The Municipality contributes to the Local Government Superannuation Fund. Contributions for 2007/2008were 9% for Superannuation Guarantee Charge (Compulsory Scheme) and 3.5% for the VoluntaryContribution Scheme.

Effected from November 2002, the Council contributed an additional 1% Superannuation for all employees.Contributions are charged as an expense when incurred.

(g) Investments

All Investments are valued at cost and interest on those investments is recognised when accrued.

(h) Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid Expenses include amounts that relate to the operations of Canning Lodge, which Council assumedresponsibility from the Association of the Blind.

(i) Stock on Hand

Stocks on hand of materials and stores are valued at cost. Materials are issued to works on basis of cost.

(j) Cash and Cash Equivalents

For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and in banks and current invest-ments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

(k) Interest in Joint Ventures

Council's interest in Joint Venture entities are brought to account using the equity method of accounting inthe Financial Statements. For further details relating to Interest in Joint Venture refer to Note 34.

(l) Comparative Information

Comparative Information has been included in the Financial Statements. Where required, comparative fig-ures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year.

(m) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

In accordance with recommended practice, revenue expenses and assets capitalised are stated net of anyGST recoverable, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian TaxationOffice (ATO). Receivables and Payables in the Balance Sheet are stated inclusive of applicable GST.

Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component ofinvesting and financing activities , which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

City of CANNING n15

(n) Impairment

In accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards the City's assets, other than inventory, are assessedat each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication that they may be impaired.

Where such an indication exists, an estimate of the recoverable amount of the asset is made in accordancewith AASB 136 "Impairment of Assets" and appropriate adjustments made.

An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash generating unitexceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement.

(o) Segment Reporting

Whilst Local Governments are not required to comply with AASB 114 “Segment Reporting”, the City ofCanning is an approved provider of residential aged care and receives funding from the Department of Healthand Ageing. The funding is provided in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 and is governed by theResidential Care Subsidy Amendment Principles 2005 (No.1). A condition of these principles is thatResidential Aged Care be treated as a reportable segment by the approved provider as part of its FinancialReport. The Council does not treat any other part of its activities as reportable segments.

(p) Land Held for Resale

The land is valued at net realisable value, prior to the land being subdivided. The land calculations at Note19 show and an adjustment as a result of the revaluation.

(q) Financial Instruments

Initial recognition and measurement of financial instruments is at fair value which normally equates to thetransaction cost or the face value. The fair value of short-term receivables and payables is the transactioncost or the face value because there is no interest rate applicable and subsequent measurement is notrequired as the effect of discounting is not material.

(r) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are notyet effective have not been adopted by the Council for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2008.

Councils assesment of these new standards and interpretation is detailed below;

Revised AASB 123 Borrowing Costs and AASB 2007-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards aris-ing from AASB 123 (AASB 1,AASB 101, AASB 107, AASB 111, AASB 116, AASB 138 and interpretations 1 &12) Issued June 2007, Applicable 1 January 2009.

The City does not anticipate that the application of these standards will have an impact on its financial report-ing as the City already capitalises borrowing costs to related assets.

Revised AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 2007-8 Amendments to AustralianAccounting Standards arising from AASB 101 and AASB 2007-10. Further amendments to AustralianAccounting Standards arising from AASB 101. Issued September 2007 and December 2007, Applicable 1January 2009

The City does not anticipate that the application of these standards will have an impact on its financial report-ing unless the City is required to make a prior period adjustment.

AASB 1050 Administered Items, AASB 1051 Land Under Roads, AASB 1052 Disaggregated Disclosure revisedAASB 1004 Contributions, AASB 2007-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from thereview of AAS 27, AAS 29 and AAS 31 and revised interpretation 1038 Contributions by Owners Made toWholly-Owned Public Sector Entities. Issued December 2007, Applicable 1 July 2008.

The City does not anticipate that the application of these standards will have an impact on its financial report-ing other than the City will be required to recognise Land Under Roads acquired after 30 June 2008.

The City of Canning plans to adopt the above standards, if relevant, in the 2008/2009 financial year.

(r) Rounding

Figures shown within the Annual Financial Statements and the accompanying notes have been rounded.Discrepancies between totals shown within the Financial Statements and the accompanying notes may dif-fer due to rounding.

16n Annual Report 2007-2008

2 OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES

The Operating Revenue and Expenses as reported in the Financial Statements includes:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

Charging as Expenses36,557,382 Depreciation on Non-Current Assets 29,155,104 15,507,588

Charging as Expenses26,800 Auditors Remuneration 0 18,639

Crediting as IncomeProfit(Loss) on Sale of Non-Current Assets

3,315,057 Land & Buildings 0 461,802 127,648 Plant and Equipment 27,117 280,486

485 Furniture and Equipment 1,000 446

3,443,190 28,117 742,734

3 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS/ACTIVITIES

General Purpose Funding

Rates Levied, Interest on Late Payment of Rates, General Purpose Grants and Interest Received onInvestments.

Governance

Member of Council Allowances and Reimbursements, Civic Functions, Election Expenses andAdministration Expenses.

Law, Order, Public Safety

Supervision of various Local Laws, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Ranger and Security Services,Impounding of Vehicles and Emergency Services.

Health

Environmental Health, Food Control, Pest Control, Immunisation Services & Maintenance of MaternalInfant Health Clinics.

Education and Welfare

Pre-Schools and other Education. Care of Families and Children, Senior Citizens Centres, Day CareCentres, Meals on Wheels, Home Help, Transport Services, Family Support and Multicultural CentreActivities.

Housing

Aged Persons Residence, Accommodation for People with Disabilities and Staff Housing.

Community Amenities

Refuse Collection Services, Landfill Site Operations, Protection of the Environment, Administration of theTown Planning Scheme and Urban Stormwater and Drainage Works.

Recreation and Culture

Maintenance of Halls, Swimming Pool, Recreation Centres, Reserves, Libraries, Golf course, RecreationEquipment Hire and Other Culture.

Transport

Maintenance of Roads, Drainage Works, Footpaths, Street Lighting, Parking Facilities, Crossovers, VergeMaintenance and Street Sweeping.

City of CANNING n 17

Economic Services

Weed Control, Area Promotion, Implementation of Building Controls, Swimming Pool Inspections, PlantNursery Operations and Concrete Batching Operations.

Other Property and Services

Private Works, Town Planning Schemes, Public Works Overheads, Plant Operations, Materials, Salaries andWages Controls and Other Unclassified Activities.

4 OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES

(a) OPERATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES BY NATURE AND TYPE

Operating expenses and revenues classified according to nature and type.

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

Operating Expenses26,280,093 Employee Costs 27,664,302 28,106,19113,573,892 Materials and Contracts 13,160,924 14,581,12236,557,382 Depreciation of Non-Current Assets 29,155,104 15,507,5882,424,034 Utility Charges (Gas, Electricity, Water, etc) 2,545,236 2,297,1061,307,052 Insurance Expenses 1,386,944 1,389,508

49,477 Interest Expenses 40,564 33,9660 Loss on Sale of Assets 0 0

54,717 Other Items- Direct from Operating Statement 0 02,726,693 Other Expenditure 9,081,166 4,144,730

82,973,340 83,034,240 66,060,211

Operating Revenues31,049,300 Rates - General 32,506,879 32,828,7593,419,182 Interest Earned 3,850,509 5,150,347

12,521,825 Grants and Subsidies 12,213,829 14,869,942983,668 Contributions, Reimbursement & Donations 1,853,068 1,704,987259,251 Service Charges 259,252 259,371

18,563,528 Fees and Charges 17,815,948 19,168,2373,443,190 Profit on Sale of Assets 28,117 742,735

18,191,945 Other Items- Direct from Operating Statement 0 3,158,2551,392,659 Other Revenue/Income 6,598,749 1,547,401

89,824,548 75,126,351 79,430,034

Agreed with Change in Net Assets6,851,208 Resulting from Operations (7,907,889) 13,369,823

18 n Annual Report 2007-2008

5(a) CASH AND RESTRICTED FUNDS

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

275,902 Cash at Bank 1,207,205 779,17711,795 Cash on Hand 11,795 12,195

287,697 Total Cash - Sub Total 1,219,000 791,372

35,561,471 Investments - Current 32,587,408 27,714,482

19,500,000 Investments - Non Current 0 36,500,000

55,061,471 32,587,408 64,214,482

Current Cash and Investments

275,902 Cash at Bank 1,207,205 779,17711,795 Cash on Hand 11,795 12,195

35,561,471 Investments - Current 32,587,408 27,714,482

35,849,168 Total Current Cash and Investments 33,806,408 28,505,854

Non Current Cash and Investments

0 Cash at Bank 0 019,500,000 Investments - Held to Maturity 0 36,500,000

19,500,000 Total Non-Current Cash and Investments 0 36,500,000

55,349,168 Total Cash and Investments 33,806,408 65,005,854

Represented by:-

18,110,099 Restricted Cash 22,730,482 33,176,916 37,239,069 Unrestricted Cash 11,075,926 31,828,938

55,349,168 33,806,408 65,005,854

The following restrictions on cash have been imposed by regulations or other imposed requirements; details ofthe restrictions can be obtained from the note number referenced next to each item.

Actual Actual2006/2007 Note 2007/2008

$ $

5,693 Loan Fund - Unspent (Restricted Cash) 7(a) 01,886,826 Reserve Fund - Aged Persons Homes (Restricted Cash) 8(c) 2,013,201

15,905,502 Reserve Fund - Land and Buildings (Restricted Cash) 8(a) 28,813,924189,843 Reserve Fund - Waste Management (Restricted Cash) 8(b) 736,326

0 Reserve Fund - Insurance (Restricted Cash) 8(d) 1,488,723122,235 Other - (Town Planning Scheme 23 and 24) 32 124,742

(Restricted Cash)18,110,099 33,176,916

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The following details Grants recognised as revenues during the financial year in respect of which expenditure hadnot been made and is to be carried forward and expenditure will be incurred in the 2008/2009 financial year:

- Govt Grant - EACH Packages 96,701- Cont & Donation - Finding My Place Program 2,500- Cont & Donation - Swan River Trust Wharf St Wetlands 707,256- Cont & Donation - City of Gosnells- Nicholson Rd 632,500- Govt Grant - Dept of Environment - ECO Education Centre 44,152- Govt Grant - Crime Prevention - CCTV Cameras 45,000- Govt Grant - Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Prog 5,655- Govt Grant - Road Funding (Various) 3,907,737

$5,441,501

5(b) In prior financial years the City has disclosed all of its investments as current assets. The City has a num-ber of investments that have maturity dates that are greater than 12 months from the 30th June of thefinancial year reported. It has been calculated that for the Financial Year ending 2006/2007, the City hadinvestments that were non current to the value of $19,500,000. This has resulted in changes being madeto the presentation of comparatives (reallocating funds from current to non current) for the following state-ments and notes to recognise the existence of non current investments;

- Balance Sheet- Cashflow Statement- Note 5 Cash and Restricted Funds

- Note 23 Position at Commencement of Financial Year- Note 25 Financial Information by Ratio

6 FIXED ASSETS

(a) Sale of Assets

In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 36(1)(e), the following information is provided in relation to the disposal of Assets by Asset Class:

Proceeds Written Down Gain(Loss)Sale of Assets Value on Disposal

2007/08 2007/08 2007/08 2007/08 2007/08 2007/08Adopted Adopted AdoptedBudget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual

$ $ $ $ $ $Asset by ClassFurniture and Equipment 1,000 446 0 0 1,000 446Plant and Equipment 1,343,213 1,226,639 1,316,096 946,153 27,117 280,486Buildings 0 0 0 0 0 0Land 0 578,894 0 117,092 0 461,802

TOTAL BY CLASS 1,344,213 1,805,979 1,316,096 1,063,245 28,117 742,734

(b) Borrowing Costs Incurred and Capitalised as Part of a Qualifying Asset

No Borrowing Costs were incorporated in the Financial Statement as Assets purchased are to be funded from General Purpose Funding.

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(c) Fixed Assets Classified according to Class

Actual Actual2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

17,870,207 Land (at fair value) 29,203,250

110,533,125 Buildings (at fair value) 200,440,970 (37,457,855) 73,075,270 Less Accumulated Depreciation (102,073,630) 98,367,340

15,384,762 Furniture and Fittings (at fair value) 13,474,500 (13,104,814) 2,279,948 Less Accumulated Depreciation (11,046,050) 2,428,450

14,954,737 Plant and Equipment (at cost) 14,692,182 (8,646,493) 6,308,244 Less Accumulated Depreciation (8,665,936) 6,026,246

92,516 Tools (at cost) 92,516 (92,516) 0 Less Accumulated Depreciation (92,516) 0

Infrastructure Assets

326,635,962 Roads (at fair value) 366,613,555 (116,372,872) 210,263,090 Less Accumulated Depreciation (113,366,418) 253,247,137

43,949,413 Recreation Facilities (at fair value) 49,736,025 (7,846,710) 36,102,703 Less Accumulated Depreciation (9,133,433) 40,602,592

5,546,410 Other (at fair value) 5,456,410 (1,245,617) 4,300,793 Less Accumulated Depreciation (1,413,543) 4,042,867

250,666,586 Total Infrastructure Assets 297,892,596

350,200,255 TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 433,917,882

For further details on Council’s Policy on Accounting for Fixed Assets refer to Note 1(c) "Non-Current Assets -Valuations and Depreciation”.

(d) Assets Classified by Program

Council’s Assets classified by Program are summarised as follows:

Program Land Buildings Furniture Plant Infrastructure All Totaland and Other By

Equipment Equipment Assets Program$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Governance 0 26,822,835 702,547 844,909 0 13,604 28,383,895Law, Order &Public Safety 449,197 829,015 37,157 24,164 0 464,696 1,804,229Health 0 604,310 15,972 76,169 0 137,820 834,271Education &Welfare 456,992 4,855,122 238,717 138,827 0 5,250,000 10,939,658Housing 3,772,606 2,629,976 21,097 147,248 0 519,877 7,090,804Community 0Amenities 4,941,172 12,210,624 322,205 1,890,134 0 7,685,532 27,049,667Recreation &Culture 17,767,192 21,799,047 379,443 1,687,763 40,602,592 4,578,967 86,815,004Transport 0 6,657,205 173,829 377,202 257,290,004 3,656,631 268,154,871Economic Services 0 431,408 11,405 31,488 0 949,117 1,423,418Other Property& Services 1,816,091 21,527,798 526,078 808,342 0 52,506,143 77,184,452No Specific 0Program Allocation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 29,203,250 98,367,340 2,428,450 6,026,246 297,892,596 75,762,387 509,680,269

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The following buildings, included in the above figures are restricted assets:

176 Gibbs Street, East Cannington ) The properties are held under a Deed 9,000178 Gibbs Street, East Cannington ) Management from the State Planning 13,440305 Welshpool Road, Welshpool ) Commission for a period of 25 years. 24,96012/1179 Albany Highway, Bentley ) The properties are held under Deeds 79,80076 Hamilton Street, Cannington ) of Trust with Caveats lodged on the 54,72012 Allen Court, Queens Park ) Certificate of Title to prevent any 100,32012/152 Hamilton Street, Cannington ) dealings 116,2808 Blenny Close, Cannington ) 155,04054 Hybanthus Road , Ferndale ) 198,0188/19 Saurel Way, Ferndale 78,660

$ 830,238

(e) Movements in Carrying AmountsMovement in the carrying amounts of each class of property, plant, and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year

Program Land Buildings Furniture Plant Infrastructure Totaland and

Equipment Equipment$ $ $ $ $ $

Balance at the 17,870,207 73,075,270 2,279,948 6,308,244 250,666,586 350,200,255beginning of the year

Additions 0 3,382,878 480,324 2,642,426 9,596,478 16,102,106

Increase in ResidentsEquity Retirement Villages 0 325,000 0 0 0 325,000

Disposals 0 0 0 (946,153) 0 (946,153)

Revaluation Increments/(decrements) 11,333,043 25,488,252 152,297 0 46,770,668 83,744,260

Depreciation Expense 0 (3,904,060) (484,119) (1,978,273) (9,141,136) (15,507,588)

Carrying Amount 29,203,250 98,367,340 2,428,450 6,026,244 297,892,596 433,917,880at the end of Year

The Land component of the Assets does not include Land held for Resale. Transactions relating to Land Held for Resale are shown at Note 19.

7 INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

(a) In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 48 the unspent balance of money borrowed in previous years is summarised as follows:

Loan Date Purpose Opening Funds ClosingNo. Raised Balance Spent Balance

01.07.07 2007/2008 30.06.08$ $ $

Community Amenities228 5/06/1992 Canning Regional 5,693 5,693 0

Centre Studies

TOTAL 5,693 5,693 0

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(b) Loans Raised in Financial Year

There were no new Loan raised during the 2007/2008 financial year:

(c) Loan Repayments

Council’s Loan Liability is summarised as follows:

Program Loan Principal Loans Interest Loan Repayment PrincipalNo. Raised Adopted Actual Adopted Actual

Budget Budget1/07/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008 30/06/08

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Economic ServicesUnderground 235 574,406 0 36,049 36,048 218,111 218,111 356,295PowerUnderground 236 25,524 0 1,515 1,515 3,636 3,636 21,888Power

SUB TOTAL 599,930 0 37,564 37,563 221,747 221,747 378,183

LESS Change in Net Accrual (3,754) 0

TOTAL 599,930 0 37,564 33,809 221,747 221,747 378,183

Current 221,747 237,332 Non-Current 378,183 140,851

Loan Repayments to be 0 0 0 0financed by the CityLoan Repayments reimbursed 37,564 37,563 221,747 221,747from external sources

TOTAL 599,930 37,564 37,563 221,747 221,747 378,183

8 RESERVES

In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 38 the following Reserve account information isdisclosed.

(a) Land and Building Reserve (Cash Backed)

Purpose - Acquisition, Development and Improvement of Land and Buildings, and to make loansto Council Town Planning Schemes for the purpose of acquiring land for public open space.

The purpose of the Land and Building Reserve was changed by the Council at its Ordinary CouncilMeeting held on 12th June 2007 to include the provision to make loans to Town Planning Schemesfor the purpose of acquiring land for Public Open Space. As at 30th June 2008 the City held, aspart of this Reserve, an investment with Town Planning Scheme 21 totalling $1,033,709.

The transactions of the Reserve Fund are summarised as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

11,685,581 Opening Balance 15,905,602 15,905,502Plus Transfer from Accumulated Surplus

95,866 - Rental Pt Lot 79 Ranford Road 97,682 97,944509,677 - Interest Received 1,009,895 1,139,503

0 -Multi Purpose Complex - North of the River 0 13,137,2504,223,691 - Net proceeds/(Exp) Proposed Ranford Rd Sub 5,600,000 578,894

4,829,234 Total Transfers from Accumulated Surplus 6,707,577 14,953,591

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AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

Less Transfer to Accumulated Surplus10,000 - Feasibility Studies and Survey 12,000 12,0002,000 - Legal Expenses 2,000 2,000

225 -Valuation Fees 1,000 48096,058 - Expenditure Ranford Rd Subdivision 430,000 30,3771,030 -Survey and Conveyancing -13 Bedford St Bentley 7,969 312

0 -Multi Purpose Complex - North of the River 2,000,000 2,000,000500,000 -Administration Centre Upgrade 0 0

609,313 Total Transfers to Accumulated Surplus 2,452,969 2,045,169

15,905,502 CLOSING BALANCE 20,160,210 28,813,924

(b) Waste Management Reserve (Cash Backed)

Purpose - Acquisition and Development of Landfill Sites including Buildings, Plant and Equipment and ining of Site.

The transactions of the Reserve Fund are summarised as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

277,662 Opening Balance 189,843 189,843

Plus Transfer from Accumulated Surplus8,080 - Interest Received 2,422 14,163

0 - Depreciation - Domestic Collection 330,221 330,2210 - Additional Allocation from Municipal Fund 282,867 282,867

8,080 Total Transfers from Accumulated Surplus 625,510 627,251

Less Transfer to Accumulated Surplus80,000 - Rehabilitation & Ground Water Control Landfill 20,000 80,7685,000 - Plant and Equipment - Front End Loader Bucket 0 0

10,900 - Plant and Equipment - Single Point Dolly 0 095,900 Total Transfers to Accumulated Surplus 20,000 80,768

189,842 CLOSING BALANCE 795,353 736,326

(c) Aged Persons Home Reserve (Cash Backed)

Purpose - Acquisition, Development and Improvements of Facilities for the Aged.

The transactions of the Reserve Fund are summarised as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

2,154,065 Opening Balance 1,886,827 1,886,826

Plus Transfer from Accumulated Surplus104,103 - Interest Received 102,365 134,488

- Surplus from the following Operations

0 Rossmoyne Village 0 18,77622,929 People with Disabilities 0 22,51111,464 Joint Venture Housing 0 1,587

104,223 Canning Lodge 0 122,448172,301 Capital Gain of Reallocation of Units 0 78,250

415,020 Total Transfers from Accumulated Surplus 102,365 378,060

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AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

Less Transfer to Accumulated Surplus

4,742 -Land and Buildings-Paint and Curtains-Canning Lodge 5,000 6,79117,677 -Various Furniture and Equipment Canning Lodge 20,200 12,888

0 -Furniture and Equipment Lounge Suite - Canning Lodge 3,075 3,35528,695 -Land and Buildings- Fire Safety& Improve Canning Lodge 119,747 11,346

0 -Land and Buildings-Floor Coverings -Canning Lodge 0 018,408 -Land and Buildings-Airconditioners-Canning Lodge 20,000 30,20210,500 -Land and Buildings-Kitchen Upgrade-Canning Lodge 23,000 22,433

0 -Land and Buildings-Garden Landscaping 24,000 020,096 -Dementia Care - Staff Training & System 6,684 6,261

Supported Accommodation-Disabilities18,623 -Land and Buildings-Various properties refurbishment 15,000 15,065

86 -Land and Buildings-Painting -Wilson Village 14,000 9,9605,000 -Land and Buildings-Bathroom Renovations-Wilson Village 5,000 5,850

0 -Land and Buildings-Wardrobe Upgrade-Wilson Village 12,000 10,3692,145 -Various Furniture & Equipment-Wilson Village 0 0

0 -Land and Buildings-Hot Water System-Wilson Village 3,200 00 -Land and Buildings-Roof Repair-Wilson Village 5,000 6,215

2,610 -Land and Buildings-Patio Covering-Wilson Village 0 02,737 -Land and Buildings-Floor Coverings -Wilson Village 3,000 2,875

11,100 -Land and Buildings-Painting -Rossmoyne Village 15,000 14,9715,650 -Land and Buildings-Kitchen Renovations-Rossmoyne Village 12,000 9,351

0 -Land and Buildings-Roof Repair-Rossmoyne Village 9,500 9,2510 -Land and Buildings-Ceiling Repair-Rossmoyne Village 5,000 00 -Land and Buildings-Floor Coverings-Rossmoyne Village 9,000 12,1750 -Furniture and Equipment Dishwasher - Rossmoyne Village 3,000 00 -Land and Buildings-Hot Water System -Rossmoyne Village 8,000 0

509,409 -Land and Buildings-Purchase 25 McManus St Wilson 0 19,928

-Deficits from the following Operations:19,604 -Wilson Village 0 42,3995,176 -Rossmoyne Village 0 0

682,258 Total Transfers to Accumulated Surplus 340,406 251,685

1,886,827 CLOSING BALANCE 1,648,786 2,013,201

(d) Insurance Reserve (Cash Backed)

The Council resolved at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 13th May 2008 to establish a new Reservenamed Insurance Reserve. Previously, the Council had accounted for a contingent liability in respect ofanticipated future expenses related to its Insurance activities. This liability has been extinguished and theReserve established to fund these expenses if and when they occur.

Purpose - To provide for the liabilities that may arise from the City's external and internal Insurancerequirements.

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The transactions of the Reserve Fund are summarised as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

0 Opening Balance 0 0

Plus Transfer from Accumulated Surplus

0 - Initial Transfer to Reserve Account 0 1,392,3580 - Provisions for current year 0 239,9480 - Interest Received 0 00 - Rebates 0 53,356

0 Total Transfers from Accumulated Surplus 0 1,685,662

Less Transfer to Accumulated Surplus

0 - Internal Excesses for Plant and Equipment 0 26,1330 - Internal Excesses for Property 0 13,9030 Electronic Equipment Claims 0 00 Multi Risks Claims 0 00 Prior Year Workers Compensation Claims 0 156,9030 Other Insurance Items 0 00 Total Transfers to Accumulated Surplus 0 196,939

0 CLOSING BALANCE 0 1,488,723

All of the above Reserve Accounts are Cash Backed and are disclosed as Restricted Cash Assets in Note 5of the Financial Statements.

It is anticipated the Reserves will be utilised as follows:

Land and Buildings Progressively over the next 5 YearsWaste Management Progressively over the next 2 YearsAged Persons Homes Progressively over the next 5 YearsInsurance Reserve Progressively over the next 5 Years

Council would expect further transfers to be made to and from all Reserves as funds are utilised.

It is not anticipated to change the purpose of the Reserve Funds during the next financial year.

(e) Asset Revaluation Reserve

The following Asset Revaluation Reserve has resulted from the revaluation of Council Assets in accordancewith the AASB 116 - "Property, Plant and Equipment”.

The Asset Revaluation Reserve is not Cash Backed and future transactions on the Reserve will be in accor-dance with Note 1(c) “Non Current Assets - Valuation and Depreciation”.

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

63,951,330 Opening Balance 0 96,977,090

33,025,760 PLUS/(LESS) Valuation changes to Fixed Assets 0 83,467,498

96,977,090 CLOSING BALANCE 0 180,444,588

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The amount in the Asset Revaluation Reserve is represented by the following Asset Class balances:

Land 28,964,174Buildings 46,110,924Furniture & Equipment 152,297Infrastructure Assets:Roads 44,548,932Footpaths 14,775,863

Bridges 3,322,757Signs 231,477Playing Fields 1,558,820Reticulation and Irrigation 892,184Park Furniture 586,199Carparks 1,531,574Drainage 32,441,140Bus Shelters 348,975Fences 4,979,272

$180,444,588

9 CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Reconciliation of cash flows from operations with change in net equity resulting from operations.

For the purpose of this statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and deposits with Banks orFinancial Institutions.

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

6,851,208 Change in net equity from operations (7,907,889) 13,369,823

Non cash flows in change in Net Equity36,557,382 Depreciation 29,155,104 15,507,588(3,443,190) Profit/loss on sale of Fixed Assets (28,117) (742,734)

231,839 Changes to provisions 233,823 157,236(13,065,673) Government Revenue (12,213,829) (14,869,942)

54,717 Change in Equity - Joint Venture 0 (2,881,494)(9,490) Write-Off Debtors 0 (108,442)

0 Change in Equity - Rounding Adjustment 0 0(18,191,945) (Increment)/Decrement from Revaluation 0 (276,761)

-Infrastructure Assets

Change in Assets and Liabilities2,294 (Increase)/Decrease in Inventory (17,019) 24,205

(46,614) (Increase)/Decrease in Prepaid Expenses (1,970) 16,163(3,507) Increase/(Decrease) in Accrued Expenditure 0 (3,754)

(544,374) (Increase)/Decrease in Accounts Receivables 494,465 (1,452,154)344,234 Increase/(Decrease) in Accounts Payables 902,961 (300,584)

(138,173) Increase/(Decrease) in Income in Advance 297,517 858,618

8,598,708 Cash flows from Operations 10,915,046 9,297,768

Reconciliation of Cash287,697 Cash at Bank 791,372

35,561,471 Investments - Current 27,714,482

35,849,168 TOTAL CASH 28,505,854

Credit standby arrangement and loan facilities

Council has Bank Overdraft facilities of:-

1,900,000 Credit Facility 1,900,000 1,900,0000 Amount Utilised 0 0

1,900,000 Unused Facility available 1,900,000 1,900,000

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10 TRUST FUND INFORMATION

In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 37 the transactions of the Trust Fund are sum-marised as follows:

TRUST FUNDFOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2008

PARTICULARS OPENING RECEIPTS PAYMENTS CLOSING BALANCEBALANCE ADOPTED ACTUAL ADOPTED ACTUAL ADOPTED ACTUAL

BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET1/07/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

DEPOSITS

Canning Rugby Club -Establish Clubrooms

Wilson Park 500 0 0 0 0 500 500

Canning Literary Awards 3,649 0 0 0 0 3,649 3,649Nomination Deposits 0 400 0 400 0 0 0

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE CONTRIBUTIONS

TPS6 Drainage (KempeHutchinson) 1,307 0 0 0 0 1,307 1,307TPS9 (VM & FM Allen) 72 0 0 0 0 72 72Public Open Space and LocalCentre Contributions

- TPS 17 250,681 0 99,175 0 24,200 250,681 325,656- TPS 21 3,346,218 0 2,653,671 3,236,500 5,938,442 109,718 61,447

- TPS 23 395,852 0 0 0 0 395,852 395,852- TPS 24 67,796 0 0 0 0 67,796 67,796

TOWN PLANNING SCHEMES

Town Planning Scheme 28A-Reimbursement 154 0 0 0 0 154 154Town Planning Scheme 30 34,139 0 0 0 0 34,139 34,139

OTHERWoodloes Folk Museum 628 0 0 0 0 628 628Dewey St-Private DrainageScheme Contribution 19,783 0 0 0 0 19,783 19,783City of Canning Relief Fund 116 0 4,034 0 0 116 4,150Unclaimed Monies and Returned Cheques 79,902 0 4,706 0 0 79,902 84,608Sale of Impounded Vehicles 2,870 0 0 0 0 2,870 2,870

TOTAL 4,203,667 400 2,761,586 3,236,900 5,962,642 967,167 1,002,611

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11 COMPARISON WITH RATE SETTING BUDGET

In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 36(1)(a) the following information provides detailsof all income and expenditure together with movements to and from Reserve Accounts which have notbeen included in the Income Statement but which have been included in the “Rate Setting Statement”.

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

Non Operating Income

13,733 Principal Repayment Received (Community Groups) 6,849 6,849

Proceeds from Disposal of Assets:485 Furniture and Equipment 1,000 446

1,146,984 Plant and Equipment 1,343,213 1,226,6394,223,691 Land 0 578,8941,387,471 Transfer from Reserves 2,813,375 2,574,561

2,607 Loans - Unspent 5,693 5,6930 Loans - Raised 0 0

6,774,971 TOTAL 4,170,130 4,393,082

Non Operating Expenditure

3,889,946 Purchase Land and Buildings 19,245,704 3,382,8786,125,453 Infrastructure Assets-Roads 18,709,903 8,277,219

707,904 Infrastructure Assets-Recreation Facilities 3,088,722 1,132,117125,328 Infrastructure Assets-Other 107,347 187,142

2,358,494 Purchase Plant and Equipment 3,363,636 2,642,426470,046 Purchase Furniture and Equipment 1,285,636 480,324207,186 Repayments of Debt-Principal 221,747 221,747

5,252,334 Transfer to Reserves 7,435,452 17,644,5642,905 Transfer Other 4,000 2,507

19,139,596 TOTAL 53,462,147 33,970,924

12 RATING INFORMATION

In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 39, Council has imposed the following Rates:

(a) General and Minimum Rate

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

0.0548 -General Rate 0.0570 0.0570

Rate in $ (The basis for the rate is Gross Rental Value) Rate in $ Rate in $

$406pa -Minimum Rate $422pa $422pa

The Objectives and Reasons for General and Minimum Rate

Council imposed a general rate of 0.0570 cents in the Dollar and minimum rate of $422pa, as Council per-ceives it to be a “reasonable” minimum level of rates which all ratepayers in its district should pay. Theminimum rate reflects the basic cost incurred by the Council in servicing each lot or dwelling in its district.

For additional information on the rates levied refer to the “Statement of Rating Information”.

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(b) Specified Area Rates

Canning Vale Public Open Space Maintenance

To maintain the level of Public Open Space Development at the current standard. Recently established andongoing subdivisions in Canning Vale, a suburb located in the South East Corner of the City, adjacent toRanford Road, all have Public Open Space fully developed and initially provided at the expense of therespective subdividers.

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

0.004366 The Rate in the Dollar 0.0047458 0.0047458

Rate in $ (the basis for the rate is Gross Rental Value) Rate in $ Rate in $

Description of Land

All the land comprised within the area connecting at the north western corner of the intersection ofNicholson Road and Clifton Road then in a north easterly direction along the north western boundary ofNicholson Road to Nicholson Court then in a north easterly direction along the north western boundary ofNicholson Court to the south western corner of the intersection of Nicholson Court and the Standard GaugeRailway Reserve then in a south westerly direction along the southern boundary of the Standard Gaugerailway Reserve and Ranford Road then in a south easterly direction along the north eastern boundary ofRanford Road to the north eastern corner of the intersection of Ranford Road and Wilfred Road then in asouth westerly direction along the south eastern boundary of Wilfred Road to the south eastern corner ofthe intersection of Wilfred Road and Clifton Road then in a south easterly direction along the north east-ern boundary of Clifton Road to the south eastern corner of the intersection of Clifton Road and SiliconRoad then in a south easterly direction along the north eastern side of Clifton Road to the starting point.

More commonly known as the "Canning Vale Estates".

Application of Rates Levied

To meet the additional cost of maintaining the Public Open Space developed in the Canning Vale Estates.The Canning Vale Estates ratepayers are required to contribute approximately 27% of the total amount ofmaintaining the parklands and street gardens.

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

25,082 Unspent Balances Carried Forward 9,105 9,105

167,991 Revenue 182,765 185,860193,073 191,870 194,965

Less ExpensesPublic Open Space & Verge Maintenance

(13,361) - Canning Vale Oval (13,306) (12,397)(44,333) - Livingston Estate P.O.S. (54,544) (52,153)(36,720) - Waratah Estate P.O.S. (44,264) (44,394)(89,554) - Ranford Estate P.O.S (79,756) (94,876)

(183,968) (191,870) (203,820)

9,105 Unspent Balance Carried Forward 0 (8,855)

The additional information in the Specified Rates levied refer to the “Statement of Rating Information”.

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(c) Information about discounts, incentives, concessions and write offs

The following Prizes were donated by the Sponsors of the Rate Payment Incentive Scheme for the2007/2008 Financial year.

* Vouchers to the value of $300 from Riverton Forum every week from Monday 10 September to Thursday4 October 2007.

* A “Classic” or “Classic Plus” Account to the value of $1500 from Westpac Bank.

* 3 Accounts to the Value of $500 from Grange Securities

* $1,000 Prize from Australia Post

* Pest Management to the value of $1200 from Stewarts Pest Control.

* A “Smorgasboard” package at Miss Maud’s Swedish Hotel, Murray St Perth

* 4 x Family Passes to the 2007 Canning Agricultural Show donated by the Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society

* A piece of art donated by the Canning Arts Group.

* Comprehensive Car Service from Midas, Cannington to value of $159.

The total cost of this Incentive Scheme for the City of Canning is nil.

13 SERVICE CHARGES

(a) Rossmoyne

Pursuant to Section 6.38(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulations 40 and 54 of the LocalGovernment (Financial Management) Regulations, a Service Charge is imposed for the provision ofUnderground Electricity within a defined part of the District of Rossmoyne.

Description of Land

The properties bounded by Leach Highway, the Council Boundary in Bullcreek, Riverton Drive and Fifth Aveand including the properties abutting Riverton Drive between Fifth Ave and Beatrice Ave, properties abut-ting Pleasant Place, Lot 211 Robins Place and Lot 210 Robins Place and properties abutting Fifth Avebetween Riverton Drive and Leach Highway with the exception of Lot Pt 1135 Fifth Ave.

The Project involved the Design, installation and commissioning of an underground Electricity SupplyDistribution System. The Project included the conversion of all existing Overhead customer service con-nections to Underground between the property boundary and the property building.

Council has an objective to underground the powerlines where the residents support the Scheme as it rep-resents a significant opportunity with tangible benefits, such as improved streetscape, enhance safety,better lighting and an attractive environment.

The Loan repayments for the 2007/2008 financial year amounts to $254,159 comprising of :

Interest Repayment $36,048Principal Repayment $218,111

$254,159

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AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

60 Unspent Balance Carried Forward (60) (58)257,708 Service Charges Raised 254,220 254,219

257,768 254,160 254,161

Less Expenses(203,763) Loan Repayment Principal (218,111) (218,111)(50,396) Loan Repayment Interest (36,049) (36,048)

Service Charge Instalment Refundable0 to lump sum Payment Contributors 0 0

(254,159) (254,160) (254,159)

3,609 Unspent Balance Carried Forward 0 2

The Service Charges imposed are defined as follows:

Annual AnnualService ServiceCharge Charge

2006/2007 2007/2008$ $

Description244.71 (A) House or Unit with overhead internal 245.28

power connection189.72 (B) House or Unit with Underground internal

power connection 190.23 (C) Flats with underground internal power

9,199.14 connection - 97 flats 9,199.34 6,733.38 - 71 flats 6,733.80 5,923.57 (D) Shopping Complex 5,923.80

90.60 (E) Houses in Streets already with 90.99 Underground Power

3,725.99 (F) Council Properties 3,726.40 (G) 4 Units with overhead internal connection

198.23 -one supply only 198.47

0 (H) School Site 0122.36 (I) Category (A) Subdivided 122.82 63.23 (J) Category (B) Subdivided into 3 63.43 94.92 (K) Category (B) Subdivided into 2 95.01 31.69 (L) Category (B) Subdivided into 6 31.92

The categories and costings determined above are based on information provided by Western Power whichcategorises different properties depending on the “After Diversity Maximum Demand” which is affectivelythe average power draw at the time of Peak load. Further the full service component for the undergroundconnection between the street and the property is $900 and therefore properties which already have thisare given a discount of $450 (i.e. their half contribution).

The amount raised from the Service Charge is to meet the cost of the Loan repayment comprising of prin-cipal and interest. Lump sum amounts received reduced the amounts of the last Drawdown.

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(b) St James

Pursuant to Section 6.38(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulations 40 and 54 of the LocalGovernment (Financial Management) Regulations, a Service Charge is imposed for the provision ofUnderground Electricity within a defined part of the District of St James.

Description of Land

The properties on Boundary Road between Chapman Road and Albany Highway together with propertieson Welshpool Road between Ellam Street and Albany Highway within the City of Canning.

The Project involved the Design, installation and commissioning of an underground Electricity SupplyDistribution System. The Project included the conversion of all existing Overhead customer service con-nections to Underground between the property boundary and the property building.

The City has borrowed the sum of $35,201 for a term of 9 years to fund the above project.

The Loan repayments for the 2007/2008 financial year amounts to $5,151 comprising of :

Interest Repayment $1,515Principal Repayment $3,636

$5,151

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

1 Unspent Balance Carried Forward (1) 15,149 Service Charges Raised 5,152 5,1495,150 5,151 5,150

Less Expenses(3,423) Loan Repayment Principal (3,636) (3,636)(1,728) Loan Repayment Interest (1,515) (1,515)

(5,151) (5,151) (5,151)

(1) Unspent Balance Carried Forward 0 (1)

The Service Charges imposed for the 2007/2008 financial year are defined as :

Annual AnnualService ServiceCharge Charge

2006/2007 2007/2008$ $

DescriptionAnnual Charge

185.79 (A) House or Unit with overhead internal 185.90 power connection

123.86 (B) House or Unit with Underground internal 123.89 power connection via a greendome

154.83 (C) House or unit with underground internal 154.86 power connection via a service pole

206.85 (D) Commercial Premises 206.88 173.40 (E) Commercial Premises with underground 173.43

power connection via service pole92.90 (F) Welshpool Road Mult Unit Commercial Centre 92.93

(Total 7 Units)

The amount raised for the service charge is to meet the cost of the loan repayment comprising of princi-pal and interest. Property owners were given a once only opportunity to make a lump sum payment in2003/2004 financial year which together with the 2003/2004 Annual Charge reduced the amount of loanfunds raised in the 2004/2005 financial year .

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14 INTEREST CHARGES FOR THE LATE PAYMENT OF RATES CHARGES

(1) Pursuant to Section 6.51 of the Local Government Act and Financial Management Regulation 43(a) the City of Canning imposed the following rate of interest applicable for the late paymentof rates and service charges and applied as follows:

(a) Where no election has been made to pay the rate charge by instalments due

(i) after it becomes due and payable;or

(ii) 35 days after the date of issue of the rate notice

which ever is the later.

(b) Where an election has been made to pay the rate charge by instalments and an instalment remains unpaid after its due and payable.

The rate of interest to apply is 10% and the estimated revenue from the imposition of theinterest was as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

119,271 Interest Charges for the late Payment of 130,000 117,005Rates Charged

(2) Pursuant to Section 6.45 of the Local Government Act and Financial Management Regulation 43(c) the due dates of each instalment was as follows:

1st Instalment 5th October 20072nd Instalment 7th December 20073rd Instalment 8th February 20084th Instalment 11th April 2008

15 FEES AND CHARGES INFORMATION

(a) In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 41, the estimates of total revenue from Fees and Charges for each program are summarised as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

2,950 Governance 2,000 1,959103,919 Law, Order, Public Safety 118,700 110,177194,343 Health 211,711 215,841

1,455,807 Education and Welfare 1,445,112 1,596,481273,676 Housing 326,386 290,162

8,733,075 Community Amenities 8,848,962 9,457,8955,532,497 Recreation and Culture 5,470,097 5,621,328

176,344 Transport 0 127,866772,697 Economic Services 579,322 876,862

1,318,220 Other Property and Services 813,598 869,666

18,563,528 TOTAL FEES AND CHARGES 17,815,888 19,168,237

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(b) Fees and Charges amended during the financial year are as follows:

The Council resolved on the 13th May 2008, to change Fees and Charges for Health Licenses in relationto registration for Lodging Houses (increased to $200), Registration of Stables (increased to $60),Registration of Eating Houses (increased to $300) and the Issue of Licenses to Proprietors of Eating Houses(increased to $50). These fees are to be effective from 1st July 2008 with invoices for licenses to be issuedprior to 30th June 2008.

(c) Information about Discounts, Incentives, Concessions and Write Offs

In accordance with Section 6.12 of the Local Government Act and Financial Management Regulation 42the City of Canning provided the following discounts, incentives and write-offs other than those applicableto Rates.

Discounts

Sporting Club DiscountsA

discount of 25% will be given to Clubs for Canning residents and/or ratepayers on fees charged to clubsfor their seasonal use of grassed sports grounds. Such discount is only to be given provided advice anddetails of residents and/or ratepayer status and number of club members is received from each club by15th May for winter sports and 15th November for summer sports each year. It is further required thatfees due are paid by 30th June and 31st December respectively. Such fee to apply to players fees onlyand not to fees or charges for changerooms, electricity etc or to GST requirements.

Employee Enhancement Scheme Discounts

The City of Canning has developed an extensive Employment Enhancement Program, which is designed toassist employees in creating a work-life balance to suit their individual needs. This program was developedto assist the City to retain existing and attract new staff following recent times of low unemployment andincreased demand from other industry sectors, such as mining. A component of the EmploymentEnhancement Program allows employees a 50% discount on the purchase of Gym Membership at theRiverton Leisureplex.

Canning River Eco Education Centre

The City of Canning controls the Canning River Eco Education Centre which was completed during2007/2008. The centre was constructed by the State Government to assist the community in understand-ing the complexity of our river environments and to provide a venue from which education programs couldbe facilitated and that members of the community could visit to appreciate the different aspects of theriver. The City is supports the increased community awareness of the river and has resolved at it OrdinaryCouncil Meeting held on 22nd April 2008 to provide free use of the centre to the Department ofEnvironment and Conservation for its School Holiday Program "Nearer to Nature."

Actual Actual2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

Discounts Allowed 15,833 Sporting Club Discounts 10,3167,964 Employee Enhancement Scheme Discounts 15,783

0 Canning River Eco Education Centre 0

23,797 Total Value of Discounts Allowed 26,099

Write Off Outstanding Debtors

The Council did not write off any debts during 2007/2008.

Actual Actual2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

160,244 Total amount written off. 0(150,754 Total amount of provision for doubtful debts used 0

9,490 Net amount of Write Off 0

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16 INVESTMENTS

In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 49 the Earnings from Investments are summarisedas follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

2,794,417 General Account 2,500,177 3,569,338 Reserve Funds

509,677 - Land and Buildings 1,009,895 1,139,503 104,103 - Aged Persons Homes 102,365 134,488

8,080 - Waste Management 12,422 14,163 2,905 Other - (Town Planning Scheme No 24) 4,000 2,507

0 Internal Charge - Waste Trucks 179,050 179,050 0 Trust 42,600 111,298

3,419,182 TOTAL 3,850,509 5,150,347

17 COUNCIL MEMBERS - FEES, EXPENSES AND ALLOWANCESI n

accordance with Financial Management Regulation 44 Fees, Expenses or Allowances paid to CouncilMembers are summarised as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

-Annual Attendance Fee

63,000 Councillor (10) - $7,000 per annum 63,000 67,89014,000 Mayor -$14,000 per annum 14,000 14,000

- Telecommunication, Travel and InformationTechnology Allowance

24,000 -Telecommunication - $2,400pa per Member 24,000 25,67710,000 - information Technology - $1,000pa per Member 10,000 10,699

4,892 -Travel Expenses 6,000 3,765

-Annual Local Government Allowance

50,066 -Mayor (includes motor vehicle operating costs) 53,950 50,874

11,250 -Deputy Mayor 11,250 11,250

The City undertook a review of its Ward System and as a result of this review, the City has created a newelectoral ward, increasing the number of Councillors by one to total ten Councillors plus the Mayor. An elec-tion was held, as part of the ordinary Council Elections in October 2007, to elect a Councillor to the newWard of Nicholson.

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18 DEPRECIATION ON NON-CURRENT ASSETS

The Depreciation charge included in the Financial Statements are summarised as follows:

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

292,958 Governance 292,970 492,388 83,250 Law, Order, Public Safety 58,193 116,808 26,181 Health 23,564 30,901

357,509 Education and Welfare 279,281 338,339 209,179 Housing 211,850 301,911 68,074 Community Amenities 406,952 283,925

2,837,123 Recreation and Culture 2,629,125 4,694,439 31,661,732 Transport 24,370,268 7,957,513

27,199 Economic Services 28,373 28,286 994,177 Other Property and Services 854,528 1,263,078

36,557,382 TOTAL 29,155,104 15,507,588

19 MAJOR LAND TRANSACTIONS

The City is carrying out the subdivision of Lot 502,Part lot 72 and Part Lot 501 Ranford Road, Canning Valewhich will create an attractive residential environment that has due regards to the physical attributes andcan be effectively linked into the adjoining Waratah Estate.

The subdivision comprises of 15.7ha of land and will result in the creation of 137 residential homesites.

The subdivision incorporates a "Conservation Dampland" as Public Open Space, which must be protectedin accordance with the conditions set by Environment Australia, which gave approval to the Subdivision inMay 2003.

A Business Plan has been prepared in accordance with Section 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995.

A flora and vegetation survey of the site was undertaken in September 2001 by the City's environmentalconsultants ATA Environmental, emphasis was placed on identifying and recording the location of anydeclared rare flora (DRF). The survey revealed declared rare flora was located on part of the site, result-ing in the Subdivision being amended to protect the DRF. The City has received the necessary approvalsfor the Subdivision from Department of Conservation and Land Management (WA) and Department ofEnvironment and Heritage (formerly Environment Australia).

During the 2007/2008 financial year the Council lots for Sale by Public Tender. 2 Lots were sold under thisprocess with 42 lots remaining to be sold during the 2008/2009 financial year.

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

Expenditure:

96,058 Ranford Road Residential Subdivision 430,000 30,3774,127,633 Transfer to Land and Building Reserve Fund 5,170,000 548,517

4,223,691 5,600,000 578,894

Funding

0 Transfer from Land and Building Reserve Fund 0 04,223,691 Proceeds Sale of Lots 5,600,000 578,894

4,223,691 5,600,000 578,894

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LAND HELD FOR RESALE

Actual Number of Actual2006/2007 Lots 2007/2008

$ $

3,379,324 Balance at the beginning of the year 44 2,566,748

96,058 Additions - Infrastructure Development 0 0

0 Adjustments 0 0

(908,634) Disposals 2 (117,092)

2,566,748 Closing Balance 42 2,449,656

The titles to the subdivided individual parcels of land were issued during the 2005/2006 financial year. Allrelevant development costs have been accounted for as part of Council's infrastructure assets in accor-dance with the Accounting Policy detailed at Note 1(c). The City engaged Australian Property Consultantsto conduct a revaluation of its land and building assets during 2007/2008. Accordingly the land held forresale was revalued however is shown at cost which is the lower of cost or net realisable value for thisclass of asset.

20 TRADING UNDERTAKINGS

Council did not participate in any trading undertakings.

21 CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

Council did not have any Capital and Leasing Commitments.

22 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

(a) Financial Assets and Liabilities

The City held the following Financial Assets and Liabilities as at 30th June.

2006/2007 2007/2008Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value

$ $ $ $

Financial Assets

287,697 287,697 Cash 791,372 791,37255,061,471 55,061,471 Investments 64,214,482 64,214,4823,385,717 3,385,717 Trade Receivables-Current 3,896,905 3,896,905

58,734,885 58,734,885 68,902,759 68,902,759

Financial Liabilities

6,513,726 6,513,726 Accounts Payable - Current 6,259,714 6,259,714

599,930 599,930 Interest Bearing Liabilities 378,183 378,183

7,113,656 7,113,656 6,637,897 6,637,897

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(b) Interest Rate Risk

The following table details the City of Canning’s exposure to interest rate risks as at 30th June 2008.

Average Variable NonInterest Interest Current Non-Current Interest Total

% Rate Bearing$ $ $ $ $

Financial Assets

Cash 4.0 4.0 779,177 0 12,195 791,372Investments 8.0 0 27,714,482 36,500,000 0 64,214,482Trade Receivables-Current 0 0 0 0 4,930,614 4,930,614

28,493,659 36,500,000 4,942,809 69,936,468

Financial LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Current 0 0 0 0 6,259,714 6,259,714Interest Bearing Liabilities 6.89 0 237,332 140,851 0 378,183

237,332 140,851 6,259,714 6,637,897

(c) Council does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single debtor under any financial instruments entered into.

(d) The aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities are disclosed in the notes to and forming part of the Annual Financial Statements.

(e) Investment of Council Funds:

The Council's Administrative Policy number AF306 was amended by the Council at its Ordinary CouncilMeeting held on 12th June 2007 to include the provision to invest Land and Building Reserve Funds by wayof making loans to the City's Town Planning Schemes for the purpose of acquiring Public Open Space

In accordance with Council's Policy, funds may be invested in one or more of the following:

- Fixed Deposits- Commercial Bills- Government Bonds- Town Planning Schemes - Public Open Space Acquisition- Other Short-term Authorised Investments (ie Mortgage Backed Securities) with a AA+ Rating or

better as set by Standard and Poors. Investment in this area to be limited to 10% of the availablefunds.

Council's Policy allows for funds to be invested with the following financial institutions:

- Licensed Australian Banks with a BBB rating or better as set by Standard and Poors- Bonds Issued by Government and/or Government Authorities and Utilities.- Corporate Entities which have a BBB rating or better as set by Standard and Poors.

- Town Planning Schemes - Public Open Space Acquisition

The City's investments are conducted in accordance with the above policy and it is intended that all invest-ments will be held until their maturity.

(f) Credit Risk

The City's receivables are classified as Rates and Annual Charges, Interest, Goods and Services Tax andGeneral Debtors. Rates and Annual Charges are charges that are considered as charges against the prop-erty and as such are considered being secured by the Property to which they relate. The City accounts forInterest as part of its receivables as and when investments are made and a commitment from FinancialInstitutions is received for payment of the investment earnings. Good and Services Tax represents moniesowed by th Australian Taxation Office to the City. The City's General Debtors include receivables for goodsand services provides to members of the community, government departments and businesses. The Cityhas exposure to credit risk in that debtors may not be able to meet their commitments to repay debts.The City reviews its outstanding debts regularly and commences a variety of recovery techniques in accor-dance with its Debt Recovery Procedures. The City reviews outstanding debts annually and provides a pro-vision should debts become doubtful.

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2006/2007 2007/2008Non Non

Current Current Current Current$ $ $ $

Financial Assets

757,303 531,151 Rates and Annual Charges 847,524 546,555705,635 0 Interest 1,383,286 0

0 0 TPS 21 1,033,709 0115,015 0 Goods and Services Tax 441,586 0

1,807,764 20,262 General Debtors 2,258,218 13,709

3,385,717 551,413 5,964,323 560,264

(g) Market Risk

The City has investments in Financial Instruments that are subject to interest rate risk in that future cashflows may fluctuate because of changes in market interest rate.

Actual Actual2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

522,013 Impact of 1% Movement in Interest Rates on 647,842 1,305,031 Impact of 2.5% Movement in Interest Rates on 1,619,606

Investment Earnings

The City has investments in Financial Instruments that may be subject to market rate risk in the event thethe investments are not held to maturity. The City's investments comprise;

Total TotalInvestments Current Non Current Investments2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $ $ $

0 Term Deposits 3,000,000 3,000,000 6,000,000 27,061,471 Bank Bills 18,214,482 0 18,214,482 28,000,000 Floating Rate Notes 6,500,000 33,500,000 40,000,000

27,714,482 36,500,000 64,214,482

The floating Rate Notes have been classified as “held-to-maturity” non current financial assets. The mar-ket values of the Floating Rate notes as at 31st October 2008 has been estimated at $38,779,040.However, according to the projected cash flows, the City would not require to uplift or dispose of any theFloating Rate Notes before their maturity dates. The City’s Management is not aware of any circumstancesthat would indicate that the issuing banks would not be meeting their obligations to pay interest on thesenotes as and when they fall due or be unable to payback the capital in full on maturity.

(h) Liqidity Risk

The maturity analysis for the City's financial liabilities is detailed as follows;

Less than 1 to 5 Greater than Total1 year years 5 years

$ $ $ $

Financial LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Current 9,689,453 0 0 9,689,453Interest Bearing Liabilities 237,332 140,851 0 378,183

9,926,785 140,851 0 10,067,636

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23 POSITION AT COMMENCEMENT OF FINANCIAL YEAR

(a) DETERMINATION OF OPENING FUNDS

AdoptedActual Budget Actual

2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008$ $ $

Current Assets35,561,471 Investments 32,587,408 28,748,191

275,902 Cash at Bank 1,207,205 779,17711,795 Cash on Hand 11,795 12,195

3,351,794 Receivables 2,857,359 3,780,957203,453 Stock on Hand 219,138 179,24754,827 Prepaid Expenses 56,797 38,664

39,459,242 36,939,702 33,538,431

Less Current Liabilities(484,611) Interest Received in Advance (177,406) (929,511)

(2,136,835) Income Received in Advance (2,741,557) (5,095,608)(5,111,483) Accounts Payable (6,052,317) (3,560,479)(2,004,348) Accrued Annual Leave (2,087,359) (2,180,931)(1,635,399) Accrued Long Service Leave (1,786,211) (1,616,051)

(9,885) Accrued Interest Loan Liability (9,885) (6,132)(1,392,358) Provision - for Insurance (1,354,485) 0

(12,774,919) (14,209,220) (13,388,712)

SURPLUS OF CURRENT ASSETS OVER26,684,323 CURRENT LIABILITIES 22,730,482 20,149,719

ADJUSTMENTS30 Rounding 0 29

19,500,000 Add Back Non Current Investments 0 36,500,000 (18,110,099) Less Cash Backed Reserves and (22,730,482) (33,176,916)

Restricted Funds

28,074,254 OPENING/CLOSING FUNDS 0 23,472,832

(b) STATEMENT OF RECONCILIATION OF NET CURRENT ASSETS BROUGHT FORWARDIn accordance with Financial Management Regulation 36(1)(b) the following reconciliation is providedbetween the Net Current Assets carried forward from the previous financial year, compared to the NetCurrent Assets detailed in the 2007/2008 Annual Budget.

Net Current Asset detailed in the 2007/2008 Annual Budget $28,072,919

Net Current Assets Brought Forward as at 1st July 2007 $28,074,254

Variance - Surplus / (Deficit) $1,335

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24 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM

Actual Capital Expenditure incurred by Program is summarised as follows:

Program Furniture Land Plant Infrastructure Totaland and and Roads Recreation Other

Equipment Buildings Equipment Facilities$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Governance 279,816 138,560 154,659 0 0 0 573,035Law, Order, 38,851 8,675 178,339 0 0 0 225,865Public SafetyHealth 1,523 0 68,817 0 0 0 70,340Education & Welfare 73,491 115,559 385,946 0 0 0 574,996Housing 998 110,012 0 0 0 0 111,010Community Amenit 35,668 2,323,419 696,745 0 0 0 3,055,832Recreation & Culture 49,977 468,981 295,799 0 1,132,117 0 1,946,874Transport 0 217,672 496,696 8,277,219 0 187,142 9,178,729Economic Services 0 0 22,863 0 0 0 22,863Other Property & Services 0 0 342,562 0 0 0 342,562

TOTAL 480,324 3,382,878 2,642,426 8,277,219 1,132,117 187,142 16,102,106

25 FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY RATIO

In accordance with Financial Management Regulation 50 the following Financial Information by Ratio isprovided:

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008Percent Percent Percent

(a) Current Ratio162% 224% (Current Assets Minus Restricted Assets) 215%

(Current Liabilities-Liabilities Associatedwith Restricted Assets)

(b) Debt Ratio (All Debt is Self Supporting)5% 5% Total Liabilities 4%

Total Assets

(c) Debt Service Ratio (All Debt is Self Supporting)0% 0% Debt Service Cost 0%

Available Operating Revenue

(d) Rate Coverage Ratio49% 46% Net Rate Revenue 43%

Operating Revenue

(e) Outstanding Rates Ratio4% 3% Rates Outstanding 4%

Rates Collectable

(f) Gross Debt to Revenue Ratio2% 1% Gross Debt 1%

Total Revenue

(g) Untied Cash to Trade Creditors Ratio454% 573% Untied Cash 525%

Unpaid Trade Creditors

(h) Gross Debt to Economically Realisable Assets Ratio1% 0% Gross Debt 0%

Economically Realisable Assets

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DEFINITIONS

“available operating revenue” means the operating revenue-

(a) plus any contributions towards the repayment of money borrowed which have not been included in theoperating revenue; and

(b) minus specific purpose grants, contributions and donations of a capital nature;

“current assets” means the total current assets as shown in the Balance Sheet;

“debt service cost” means all principal and interest expenses for borrowings under Section 6.20 of the LocalGovernment Government Act 1995;

"economically realisable assets" means total assets other than infrastructure assets;

“gross debt” includes all borrowings under section 6.20 and all utilised bank overdrafts;

“infrastructure assets” means all tangible assets of economic value that are not economically realisable,and includes roads, bridges, drains and recreational facilities;

“net rate revenue” means the revenue from all rates and money paid in lieu of rates on non-rateable land -

(a) plus interest for late payment and interest and additional charges on instalments;(b) minus discounts and concessions granted and money written off;

“rates collectable” means the amount of-

(a) all rates, interim rates, back rates, interim minimum payments, back minimum payments;(b) interest and additional charges payable on rates and payments referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b);(c) arrears brought forward from a previous financial year of the amounts referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b);

“rates outstanding” means unpaid rates collectable;“restricted assets” has the same meaning as in Australian Accounting Standard 27 (AAS27);“total assets” means all current and non-current assets as shown in the Balance Sheet;“total liabilities” means all current and non-current liabilities as shown in the Balance Sheet;“total revenue” means the total operating revenue excluding all specific purpose grants;

26 RECEIVABLES

Receivables due to the City include the following:

Actual Actual2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

Current603,272 Rates 685,196139,881 Sanitation 158,513

1,128 Swimming Pool Charges 1,25513,022 Underground Power 2,560

264,558 Private Works 10,3032,241,992 General 3,733,090

0 Less Provision for Doubtful Debts (108,442)6,849 Long Term Loans-Interest Free & Self Supporting 6,553

115,015 Goods and Services Tax 441,586

3,385,717 4,930,614

Non Current497,912 Rates Outstanding-Pensioner Deferred 504,46033,239 ESL Outstanding-Pensioner Deferred 42,09520,262 Long Term Loans-Interest Free and Self Supporting 13,709

551,413 560,264

Deferred pensioners rates represent amounts owing by pensioners who have chosen to defer the paymentof their rates in accordance with the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992.

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27 STOCK ON HAND

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

203,453 Comprises of Construction Materials, Fuels and Consumables 179,247

All stock on hand at balance date has been valued at cost.

28 DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Development costs represent preliminary expenditure on Town Planning Schemes financed by the City.

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

Development costs to be recovered

861,915 Town Planning Scheme No 21 1,170,509

861,915 1,170,509

Development costs over recovered

(25,479) Town Planning Scheme No 29 (25,479)

(247,329) Town Planning Scheme No 38 (247,329)

(272,808) (272,808)

589,107 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS 897,701

Town Planning Schemes 21

Recovery of Costs are subject to as and when participants in the Schemes subdivide their land holdings inaccordance with the relevant Scheme Texts and Maps.

Town Planning Schemes 29 and 38

Further costs are to be incurred in relation to the Schemes, the Over Recovery of Scheme Costs is con-sidered temporary.

29 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/INCOME RECEIVED IN ADVANCE

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

Income Received in Advance72,184 Restaurant/Eating House Licences 84,130

1,936,928 Crossover Construction Fees 2,065,434175,868 Other 350,664484,611 Interest Received in Advance 929,5112,669,591 Sub Total 3,429,739

Accounts Payable1,477,856 Kerb and Footpath Deposits 1,574,627

9,885 Accrued Expenses - Interest on Loans 6,1324,977,840 Goods and Services Received 4,678,955

6,465,581 Sub Total 6,259,714

9,135,172 9,689,453

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The City in 2006/2007 held a liability under its Accounts Payable (Goods and Services Received) for pay-ments that may be required in relation to Performance Based Insurance Contracts (Workers CompensationPolicy) and the City's internal insurance fund for Property Plant and Equipment. At its Ordinary meetingheld on 13th May 2008, the City resolved to create a Reserve specifically for liabilities that may arise fromthe City's external and internal insurance requirements . This Reserve is detailed at Note 8(d).

30 ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE, LONG SERVICE LEAVE PROVISIONS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS

Employees’ entitlements at balance date are as follows:

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

Current

2,004,348 -Accrued Annual Leave 2,180,9311,635,399 -Accrued Long Service Leave 1,616,051

Non Current

596,390 - Accrued Long Service Leave 682,758

4,236,137 4,479,740

Accrued Long Service Leave Liability has been calculated under the provisions of AASB 119 and in accor-dance with the provision of the Local Government (Long Service Leave) amendment Regulations 1983.

In addition to the above entitlements, Council’s Policy provides for the following:

(i) The provision of a watch, suitably inscribed, the value of which (together with engraving costs) isnot to exceed $200.00, to those officers or employees who have completed ten (10) years servicewith the Municipality.

The provision of a watch, suitably inscribed, the value of which (together with engraving costs) isnot to exceed $400.00, to those officers or employees who have completed twenty-five (25) con-tinuous years service with the Municipality.

Alternatively, a recipient may make a written request to the Chief Executive Officer for a donationto be made (in lieu of the watch) to a recognised charity of their choice.

Council’s yearly liability is estimated at $3,000 and considered immaterial and has not beenbrought into account in these statements.

(ii) The provision of a gratuity, as a token of appreciation, to officers and employees who are retiringas follows:

Upon resignation, termination or retirement of an Employee, Council shall as a token of appreciation asrecognition for years of continuous service, provide the following:

The payment made shall be the greater of:

(i) Prior to completion of ten (10) years service - Benefit Nil.

(ii) On completion of ten (10) years service - Benefit - One days salary.

(iii) On completion of eleven (11) years service and above - Benefit - One days salary plus 75% of a day's salary for each completed year of service over ten (10) years

or

(iv) On completion of twenty (20) years to twenty nine (29) years of service - Benefit - $7,500 subject to the employee having accumulated sick leave entitlement, to the extent not taken to a total of notless than 75% of the maximum sick leave which can be accumulated.

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or

(v) On completion of thirty (30) years and above - Benefit - $15,000 subject to the employee, having accumulated sick leave entitlement to the extent not taken to a total of not less than 75% of the maximum sick leave which can be accumulated.

(vi) A Pro-rata payment shall apply for part time employees.

(viii) Any further recommended payments must be referred to Council for approval.

(viii) The Chief Executive Officer shall use his or her discretion to waive any rights to the above benefits in cases where an employee is dismissed by Council for reasons of misconduct or unsatisfactory workperformance.

(iii) Contract of Employment - Executive Officers and Managers.

The City has entered into Contracts of Employment with its five Executive Officers and sixteen Managers(21 Officers).

In the event that the City has not agreed to employ the Officers after the expiration of the Contract period (5 years), a liability may arise as follows:

(a) If the Officer is under the age of 45 years at the time employment is terminated, 30% of the annual current cash salary, less any applicable tax shall be paid;

or

(b) If the Officer is 45 years of age but under 55 years of age at the time employment is terminated, 40%of the annual current cash salary less any applicable tax shall be paid;

or

(c) If the Officer is 55 years of age or over at the time employment is terminated, 50% of the annual current salary, less any applicable tax shall be paid.

31 ROSSMOYNE AND WILSON RETIREMENT VILLAGES-RESIDENTS’ EQUITY

The Resident’s Equity in the Villages amounted to $3,927,740 which is in exchange for their life occup-ancy of the Units.

The Resident’s Equity is summarised as follows:

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

3,278,216 Resident’s Equity Opening Balance 3,602,740324,524 PLUS Capital Gain on the re-allocation of Units 325,000

3,602,740 Resident’s Equity Closing Balance 3,927,740

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32 TOWN PLANNING SCHEMES

With Overdraft Facility

Statement of Revenue and ExpenditureFor the Year Ended 30 June 2008

DESCRIPTION TP23 TPS24 TOTAL$ $ $

RevenueValuation 0 0 0Scheme Income 0 0 0Interest on Investments 0 2,507 2,507Reimbursement - Drainage Construction 0 0 0

0 2,507 2,507

ExpensesRoad Construction 0 0 0Valuation Expenses 0 0 0

Net Income Over Expenses 0 2,507 2,507

Bank Balance As At 01.07.07 8,011 114,224 122,235

Bank Balance As At 30.06.08 8,011 116,731 124,742

Deficit/Surplus Represented by:

Assets- Cash At Bank 8,011 16,731 124,742- Investments 0 0 0

NET ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES 8,011 116,731 124,742

TOWN PLANNING SCHEMES

(i) Town Planning Scheme No 23

The Overdraft facility was established in August 1973 for the sum of $500,000.

Purpose - Implementation of Guided Development Town Planning Scheme No. 23.

(ii) Town Planning Scheme No. 24

The Overdraft facility was established in October 1976 for the sum of $400,000.

Purpose - Implementation of Guided Development Town Planning Scheme No. 24.

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With No Overdraft Facility

Statement of Revenue and ExpenditureFor the Year Ended 30 June 2008

DESCRIPTION TPS21 TPS23 TPS24 TOTAL$ $ $ $

RevenueContributions - Valuation Fees 16,311 0 0 16,311Contributions - Scheme Costs 13,873 0 0 13,873

ExpensesUnderground Power 0 0 0 0Valuations (20,128) 0 0 (20,128)Legal Costs (2,540) 0 0 (2,540)Land Acquisition - Orange Roads (316,110) 0 0 (316,110)

Funds Advanced by Municipality (308,594) 0 0 (308,594)

Funds Advanced As At 01.07.07 (861,915) 25,479 247,329 (589,107)

Funds Advanced As At 30.06.08 (1,170,509) 25,479 247,329 (897,701)

Represented by:

Assets- Development Costs Capitalised 1,170,509 0 0 1,170,509

Liabilities- Development Cost Over Recovered 0 (25,479) (247,329) (272,808)

NET ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES 1,170,509 (25,479) (247,329) 897,701

33 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Sundry Adjustments

Adjustments to Capital Accumulation have resulted from the following:

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

PLUS:

0 - Land Acquisition 0- Net change in Development Costs Capitalised:

9,843 Town Planning Scheme 21 308,5940 Town Planning Scheme 38 0

37,041 - Decrease in Provision for Long Service Leave - Non Current 0

LESS:

0 - Increase in Provision for Long Service Leave - Non Current (86,369)0 Town Planning Scheme 29 00 - Sundry Adjustment - Rounding 0

46,884 TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS 222,225

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34 JOINT VENTURES

Investment in Joint Venture- Canning Vale Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC)

The Municipality is a participant in the above Venture.

The RRRC is controlled by a regional local government established in accordance with the LocalGovernment Act 1995. The regional local government being the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council(SMRC) consisting of 7 local governments of which five are participants in the Canning Vale RegionalResource Recovery Centre (RRRC). The purpose of establishing the RRRC is to maximise the diversion ofwaste from landfill and gain Economies of Scale in order to reduce the operational and capital costs asso-ciated with the collection of waste.

The RRRC became fully operational during 2005/2006 and will provide for future needs of waste disposalfor the participating Member Councils.

Participating Councils are required to contribute an annual fee to cover the capital cost in the establish-ment of the facility and pay gate fees for each tonne of waste they deliver to the facility to cover the oper-ating costs. The capital costs for each participating member Council is based on the Australian Bureau ofStatistics census of population statistics. Each project participate will develop equity in the project equalto the relevant proportion of the total capital loan repayments made by that project participant.

The City’s interest in the Joint Venture is calculated by the SMRC as at 30th June 2008 is 28.02% repre-senting an asset of $1,427,580.

The project is funded by borrowings repayable by annual contributions from the five participating LocalGovernments. Councils portion of the Capital repayment commenced in the 2001/2002 financial year andwill continue for a period of 20 years. The contribution for the 2007/2008 financial year by the City was$1,447,511 and this expenditure has been reflected in the Councils financial statements as an operatingexpense.

The City has guaranteed by way of agreement its share of the Loan Liability to the SMRC and WesternAustralian Treasury Corporation (funding body). The City's share of outstanding loan liability of the RRRCas at the 30 June 2008 is $14,214,050.

Interest in the Joint Venture (RRRC Project) based on the City's Interest of 28.02% is summarised asfollows:

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

(1,453,914) Retained Deficit attributable to interest in the joint venture as 1,427,580at the 30th June 2008

Share of Joint Venture entity's results and financial position.

1,300,840 Current Assets 3,863,95512,549,411 Non- Current Assets 12,783,865

13,850,251 Total Assets 16,647,820

1,582,965 Current Liabilities 2,860,743

13,721,200 Non- Current Liabilities 12,359,497

15,304,165 Total Liabilities 15,220,240

(1,453,914)Net Liability 1,427,580

The above financial position is based on the Un-audited Annual Financial Statements of the SMRC.

At the time of preparing the City's Annual Financial Statements the SMRC had not completed its AnnualAudit for the 2007/2008 financial year.

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35 CONTINGENT LIABILITY

As part of its participation in the Canning Vale Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC), the City ofCanning provides a guarantee to the Western Australian Treasury Corporation for its share of any out-standing debenture borrowings provided for the RRRC Project. The City's share in this project is calculat-ed as 28.02%. The contingent liability as at 30/6/2008 is detailed below;

ACTUAL ACTUAL2006/2007 2007/2008

$ $

14,485,257 City of Canning Contingent Liability 14,214,050

36 SEGMENT REPORTING

In accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 and the Residential Care Subsidy Principles provided underthis Act, Council provides the following segment reporting relating to Residential Aged Care in relation toits services conducted at Canning Lodge.

Residential Other Aged Care Segments Total

$ $ $

Current Year Information for Canning Lodge

Segment Expenses

Employee Costs (997,813) (27,108,378) (28,106,191)Materials and Contracts (179,125) (14,401,997) (14,581,122)Other (77,639) (7,787,671) (7,865,310)

(1,254,577) (49,298,046) (50,552,623)

Segment Revenues

Fees and Charges 712,306 18,455,931 19,168,237Government Grants 609,177 14,260,765 14,869,942Other 38,588 45,353,267 45,391,855

1,360,071 78,069,963 79,430,034

Segment Result 105,494 28,771,917 28,877,411

Segment Assets 2,460,298 507,219,971 509,680,269

Segment Liabilities (859,113) (17,888,811) (18,747,924)

Acquisition of Property, Plant, Furniture 100,125 16,001,981 16,102,106and Equipment

Depreciation (70,880) 15,436,708) (15,507,588)

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Residential Other Aged Care Segments Total

$ $ $

Current Year Information for Canning Lodge

Segment Expenses

Employee Costs (880,687) (25,399,406) (26,280,093)Materials and Contracts (162,368) (13,411,524) (13,573,892)Other (80,767) (6,481,206) (6,561,973)

(1,123,822) (45,292,136) (46,415,958)

Segment Revenues

Fees and Charges 526,686 18,036,842 18,563,528Government Grants 651,406 11,870,419 12,521,825Other 27,500 58,711,695 58,739,195

1,205,592 88,618,956 89,824,548

Segment Result 81,770 43,326,820 43,408,590

Segment Assets 2,340,437 410,833,063 413,173,500

Segment Liabilities (734,937) (18,565,764) (19,300,701)

Acquisition of Property, Plant, Furniture 87,441 13,493,671 13,581,112and Equipment

Depreciation (46,354) (36,511,028) (36,557,382)

37 PAYMENT TO EMPLOYEES

In accordance with the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 section 19B, the followinginformation is provided in relation to annual salaries paid to employees.

No. of Employees

2006/2007 2007/2008

Annual Salary Range1 $100,000 up to $110,000 per annum 61 $110,001 up to $120,000 per annum 0 3 $120,001 up to $130,000 per annum 0 1 $130,001 up to $140,000 per annum 30 $150,001 up to $160,000 per annum 10 $160,001 up to $170,000 per annum 0 1 $170,001 up to $180,000 per annum 0 0 $180,001 up to $190,000 per annum 1

38 DISABILITY SERVICE PLAN

In accordance with Section 29 of the Disability Service Act 1993, Local Governments are required to reportannually with regard to their Disability Service Plan and provide details addressing the Plans key outcomeswithin the Annual Report.

The purpose of the City of Canning, Disability Access and Inclusion Plan is to ensure that people with dis-abilities can access services provided by the City and to participate and be included in the community. TheCity's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) was adopted by Council on 26 June 2007 following thereview conducted in the 2005/2006 financial year by an independent access consultant. The Plan waslodged with the Disability Services Commission prior to 31 July 2007.

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Key Outcomes:

1. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and anyevents organised by, a public authority.

2. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to access the buildings and other facilities of a public authority.

3. People with disabilities receive information from a public authority in a format that will enable them to access the information as readily as other people are able to access it.

4. People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of service from the staff of a public authority as other people receive from the staff of that public authority.

5. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to make complaints to a public authority.

6. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by a public authority.

7. People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other people to be employed by the City of Canning.

The City of Canning continues to ensure the above key outcomes are addressed in order to meet the needsof people with disabilities.

The Disability Access Advisory Group held a meeting on 20 August 2008 to review the progress of out-comes of the City's DAIP for the 2007/2008 financial year.

The DAIP is an internal operational document developed detailing strategies that will be undertaken by theCity to improve access to its services, information and facilities for people with disabilities. The Plan out-lines specific allocated tasks required for Councils service areas in order to improve access for people withdisabilities to all areas of Council services and buildings.

The DAIP details the following;

- Individual tasks being undertaken

- Timeline for completion

- Officer rewsponsible for completing tasks; and

- The broad strategy that the individual tasks are supporting

The objective of the DAIP is to ensure new and planned Council buildings are designed to ensure full acces-sibility and to accommodate users with disabilities.

39 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING

Environmental and social factors are an important part of the local government decision-making process.

The City is committed to maintaining a strong environmental focus that will respond to current socialdemands.

The following details a listing of environmental services and activities currently undertaken by the City:

Waste Management

- Co-mingled recycling from residential properties.- Composting of putrescible waste and green waste processing at Regional Facility, Canning Vale.- Verge collection and recovery of green waste and white goods from residential property.- Methane gas extraction at the Ranford Road Waste Disposal Site.- Recycling of construction waste from council operations.

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Engineering

- Participation in the Cities for Climate Protection Program.- Encouraging onsite retention of stormwater for development and subdivision.- Stormwater gully educting.

Property Services

- Incorporating energy efficient principles into building design.- Using non toxic or low toxicity chemicals during building cleaning operations.

Land Administration

- Ensuring that any development of land owned or under the control of Council meets all relevant environment criteria.

Health- Pollution response (noise, water, air).- Urban drainage monitoring.- Household Hazardous Waste Management.- Member of Project Steering Group for Canning Plain Stormwater Management Plan.- Member of the Two Rivers and Bannister Creek Catchment Management Groups.- Regulator of pesticide use throughout the City.- Training provider for pesticide usage.- Assessment of noise management, stormwater and industrial waste management plans.- Mosquito management.- Member Swan Canning Industry Working Group.- Contaminated Sites.- Provision and maintenance of equipment for Ribbons of Blue.- Cities for Climate Protection- Noxious weed Control.

Parks and Streetscapes

- Development and implementation of foreshore management plans.- Improving water conservation practices in Council parks and reserves.- Turf nutrient monitoring on major sports grounds.- Bushland management (weed control, dieback control, revegetation).- Minimising the use of pesticides on parks and reserves.- Membership and attendance at various environmental forums.- Providing administrative, financial and on ground support for environmental groups.- Participation in the Turf, Irrigation and Nutrient Study.- Provision and maintenance of street trees.- Management of parks and reserves.- Providing propagation and nursery facilities for the community.- Providing tools and equipment for community conservation groups.- Provision of seed and tube stock of revegetation projects.

Administration

- Provision of subsidised compost bins.- Developing of brochures and information.- Office paper recycling, printer cartridge recycling and battery recycling.- Liaison with various environmental agencies including Department of Environmental Protection,

Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and the Department of Conservation and Land Management.

- Strategic and Administrative Policy on various areas of the environment.- Management of the City's motor vehicle fleet taking into consideration alternate fuel sources such

as LPG and Bio-diesel.

Planning

- Assessment of environmental impacts for applications relating to development and subdivision and application or recommendation of appropriate environmental conditions.

- Enforcement of conditions relating to development.- Town Planning Schemes, Policies and Strategies reflect and consider sustainability and quality of life

principles relative to land use, development, transport networks and social impacts.- Promotion of energy efficiency for group housing developments.- Development and implementation of an environmental strategy.- Preparation of an integrated strategic planning approach to manage growth and change.

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40 RECORD KEEPING PLAN

The City of Canning has prepared a Record Keeping Plan as required by the State Records Act 2000. Theplan has been approved by the State Records Commission and the City of Canning is committed to ensur-ing record keeping practices comply with legislation.

Under section 60 of the State Records Act, the State Records Commission monitors the operation of andcompliance with the Act and it is a requirement for every local government to comply with Commission'sStandard 2, Principle 6 in an appropriate section within the Annual Report. Accordingly the City reports asfollows;

1. An evaluation of the City's Record Keeping has been undertaken and the findings and recommendationsare currently under review and an action plan is being developed.

2. The City has continued to promote the Staff Record Keeping Training Program and is improving the training initiative to continually provide ongoing staff training in regards to record keeping roles and responsibilities.

3. Further considerations and recommendations have been made in relation to the City's record keepingsystems as an outcome of the Record Keeping evaluation and are currently being evaluated andactioned.

4. The City's record keeping induction program is continually improving to ensure employee roles and responsibilities are promoted in accordance with the City of Canning Record Keeping Plan 2004.

41 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Council as at 30th June 2008

The duty of the Council is to represent the people and to facilitate the decision-making process that willmaintain and improve community facilities and services.

The Council operates within the boundaries of the Local Government Act 1995, Local Laws and relevantlegislation and is bound by a code of conduct.

The Council consists of the Mayor (Joe Delle Donne) and Ten (10) Councillors who represent the Districtthat is divided into four Wards being:

Ward Councillor Term Expiring 2009 or 2007

Mason Ward Joe Delle Donne, JP 2011(Elected as Mayor 16 Oct 2008)

Lindsay Elliott 2009Graham Barry 2011

Beeliar Ward Stuart Clarke, JP 2011Faye Morgan, OAM 2009Bev Olsen 2011

Nicholson Ward Christopher Boots 2011(Resigned as Councillor 9 September 2008)

Bannister Ward Bruce Mason 2011Mary Daly 2009John Wibberley 2009

Mayor Dr Michael Lekias, AM, JP 2009(Resigned as Mayor 4 July 2008)

Following recent changes to legislation, Local Government Elections will now be held on the third Saturdayin October every second year, the Mayor and Councillors are elected for a four year term . The first elec-tions under this legislation occurred in October 2007.

Council at its Ordinary Council meeting of 27 April 2006 resolved to undertake a review of its Ward sys-tem to comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act). Schedule 2.2 of the Actrequires local governments with wards to carry out reviews of the ward boundaries and the number ofCouncillors for each ward from time to time so that no more than eight years elapse between successivereviews.

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As a result of the review of the current system an additional ward was introduced and the total numberof Councillors increased by one to ten plus the Mayor. An election was held in conjunction with the OrdinaryLocal Government Election held on 20 October 2007 to elect an additional Councillor to Council as a rep-resentative for the Nicholson Ward, Cr Christopher Boots was elected to the position of Councillor forNicholson Ward.

The Council meets in the Council Chambers at the City of Canning Administration Offices twice a month -on the second and fourth Tuesday at 6.00pm. These meetings are open to the public.

Organisational Structure

The organisation consists of four Divisions. Whilst the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the over-all management of the organisation, each Division has its own Executive who oversees the functions ofhis/her Division. The Corporate Management team implements and administers the policies of theCouncil's elected members.

The City has entered into Contracts of Employment with its Executive Officers and Managers and under-takes Performance Reviews of every employee who is employed for a term of more than one year.

Auditors

Council has appointed Bentleys MRI Perth, as the City's Auditors until the financial year ending 30 June2009.

Since that appointment, Bentleys MRI have notified that they haved changed their name to Grant Thornton(WA) Partnership.

The City has appointed Auditors based on the minimum standard audit specifications developed by theDepartment of Local Government in order to ensure that the scope of the Audit at least meets a minimumstandard so as to satisfy the Council that an adequate audit is undertaken.

Code of Conduct

The City has adopted a Code of Conduct in accordance with Section 5.103 of the Local Government Act1995.

The Code of Conduct provides elected members and staff with consistent guidelines for an acceptable stan-dard of professional conduct. The Code addresses the broader issues of ethical responsibility and encour-ages greater transparency and accountability from local governments.

The Code is complimentary to the principals adopted in the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulationswhich incorporates four fundamental aims to result in:

(a) better decision-making by local governments;(b) greater community participation in the decisions and affairs of local governments;(c) greater accountability of local governments to their communities; and(d) more efficient and effective local government.

The Code provides a guide and a basis of expectations for elected members and staff. It encourages acommitment to ethical and professional behaviours and outlines principles in which individual and collec-tive Local Government responsibilities may be based.

Amendments were made to the Local Government Act 1995, through the introduction of the LocalGovernment (Official Conduct) Amendment Act 2007 and the Local Government (Rules of Conduct)Regulations 2007.

The legislation came into operation on 21st October 2007, and the City provides the following informationas compliance with the requirements Division 9 - Conduct of Certain Officials of the Local Government Act1995.

(a) the City has appointed the Chief Executive Officer as its Complaints Officers.

(b) the City maintains a Register of Complaints in accordance with Section 5.121 of the Local Government Act 1995.

(c) during the period commencing 21st October 2007 to 30th June 2008, the City did not receive any complaints relating to misconduct by a Council Member.

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Role of Elected Members.

A Councillor's primary role is to represent the community, and the effective translation of the community'sneeds and aspirations into a direction and future for the Local Government .

A Councillor is part of the team in which the community has placed its trust to make decisions on its behalf andthe community is therefore entitled to expect high standards of conduct from its elected representatives.

In fulfilling the various roles, elected members' activities will focus on:

- achieving a balance in the diversity of community views to develop an overall strategy for the future of thecommunity;

- achieving sound financial management and accountability in relation to the Local Government's finances;

- ensuring that appropriate mechanisms are in place to deal with the prompt handling of residents' concerns;

- working with other governments and organisation to achieve benefits for the community at both a local and regional level;

- having an awareness of the statutory obligations imposed on Councillors and on Local Governments.

Financial Management

Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 require the Chief Executive Officer of a local gov-ernment to establish efficient systems and procedures:

(a) for the proper collection of all money owing to the local government;(b) for the safe custody and security of all money collected or held by the local government;(c) for the proper maintenance and security of the financial records of the local government (whether

maintained in written form or by electronic or other means or process);(d) to ensure proper accounting for municipal or trust -

(i) income received or receivable;(ii) expenses paid or payable; and(iii) assets and liabilities.

(e) to ensure proper authorisation for the incurring of liabilities and the making of payments;(f) for the maintenance of payroll, stock control and costing records; and(g) to assist in the preparation of budgets, accounts and reports, required by the Act or these regulations.

The Chief Executive Officer is to -

(a) ensure that the resources of the local government are effectively and efficiently managed;

(b) assist the Council to undertake reviews of fees and charges regularly (and not less than once in everyfinancial year); and

(c) undertake reviews of the appropriateness and effectiveness of the financial management systems and procedures of the local government regularly (and not less than once in every 4 financial years) and report to the local government the results of those reviews.

A review of Councils fees and charges is undertaken annually and coincides with Budget preparation. A com-prehensive review of the financial management systems is being undertaken in conjunction with the City'sAuditors, Grant Thornton WA , to be reported to Council in 2008.

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Plan for the Future

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PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Statement by the Mayor

Forward Planning has been in place for many years at the City of Canning, and has provided the basis for soundfinancial management and long term sustainability.

As a forward thinking local government, the City of Canning has developed a Plan for the Future in order to providefuture direction for our Community for the next four year period.

The implementation of the Plan for the Future provides guidelines for the delivery of services and achieving setobjectives.

To ensure its integrity, the Plan also provides a set of Performance Measures to indicate how the City is progressingin its stated intention of fulfilling its vision as detailed in the Four Year Financial Plan.

Accordingly, the community can see at any stage where the City stands in terms of its responsibilities, commitmentsand achievement of its goals.

The City of Canning encourages community input as part of the on-going development of this Plan. It is consideredessential to forge a partnership between the Community, the Council and its staff to guarantee open, fair andresponsible Government.

The Plan for the Future monitors the Council’s services to the community, sets goals for the Division responsiblefor each area and establishes a standard by which the Divisions performance can be measured.

This document is the blueprint for the provision of proposed works and services to the community.

Joe Delle Donne, JPMayor

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About Planning for the Future

The Local Government Act 1995 as amended (“The Act”) places an obligation upon all local governments to planfor the future of the district.

The planning of future works and services is not new at the City of Canning. Your Council has been preparing longterm plans of works and services for many years. What is new is that the planning processes are now enshrinedin legislation.

As part of the City’s Budget process, the Plan for the Future is reviewed and compiled on an annual basis.

What is a Plan for the Future?

A local government's Plan for the Future of the District is based on the following:

(1) A local government is to make a plan for the future of its district in respect of the period specified in the plan(being at least 2 financial years).

(2) A plan for the future of a district is to set out the broad objectives of the local government for the periodspecified in the plan.

(3) A local government is to review its current plan for the future of its district every 2 years and may modify theplan, including extending the period the plan is made in respect of.

(4) A Council is to consider a plan, or modifications, submitted to it and is to determine whether or not to adoptthe plan, or the modifications, as is relevant.

(5) If a plan, or modified plan, is adopted by the Council then the plan or modified plan is to apply to the districtfor the period of time specified in the plan.

(6) A local government is to ensure that the electors and ratepayers of its district are consulted during thedevelopment of a plan for the future of the district and when preparing any modifications of a plan.

(7) A plan for the future of a district is to contain a description of the involvement by the electors and ratepayersin the development of the plan, and any modifications of the plan.

(8) A local government is to ensure that a plan for the future applies in respect of each financial year after thefinancial year ending 30 June 2007.

Development of the Plan for the Future

It is basically up to each local government to determine what form the Plan for the Future will take.

The City has established its Plan based on its Management Reporting Structure for a four year period. Thisstructure details all service units for the City's operations and provides full details of income and expenditurepertaining to the period of the Financial Plan.

Through Strategic Planning, the City establishes the processes it needs to put in place to achieve desiredoutcomes.

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The Strategic Planning process involves on-going and systematic analysis of the City's Activities and creates aframework for planning and decision making. The foundation of the Strategic Planning process is the preparationof Four Year Business Plans and a Four Year Financial Plan.

The Works and Services identified in the Four Year Financial Plan have been prioritised after having taken intoconsideration the following:

(1) Commitments made in Council's Business Plans. Business Plans are prepared for all service units of the City'soperations and are reviewed on an annual basis as part of the Annual Budget preparation.

(2) Specific Development Plans that have been established to guide and finance Development within the City.(3) Council's Road Replacement Program. The Pavement and Road Maintenance System (PARMMS) is a

computer model which basis road maintenance priority on the physical inspection and condition testing dataof the Road Network.

(4) Council's Plant Replacement Program.

Other items requiring a priority to be funded, which were not previously included in the City’s Forward Plans may beincorporated in the Plan subject to Council approval.

This year the City has also included in this document, Capital allocations for a ten (10) year period presented inManagement Reporting Structure. This allows for Capital Works to be identified and prioritised taking into accountthe above information.

Objectives and Measurement of the Plan for the Future

The financial objectives of the Plan for the Future are detailed in the Four Year Financial Plan, which has beencomplied using the balance budget methodology for the Four Year Period.

Through the development of its Strategic Objectives, the City presents a Balanced Scorecard by providing anoverview of the City's business undertakings from both a financial and non-financial perspective.

The Key Performance Indicators incorporated in the Balanced Scorecard measures the output, efficiency andeffectiveness of the City in fulfilling the Strategic Objectives.

The Balanced Scorecard is produced monthly and provides an instant snapshot of how the City is performing withminimal input and analysis time. The Balanced Scorecard together with Actual to Budget financial data of the FourYear Financial Plan, will be used to measure the performance of the Plan for the Future.

The Plan for the Future also has been prepared with the following Objectives:

* Allocation of more funds for Capital Works and Services from own Resources.* Maintain Rates and Charges increase to approximately the rate of inflation.* No new Loan Borrowings to fund the City's Capital Works Program.* Incorporate the programs and activities proposed in the Plan for the Future in the Annual Budget and adhere

to the Objectives as set out in the Plan.* Achieve the Performance Measures detailed in the Business Plans of Service Units.* Requirement that 85% of Funds allocated for Capital Works and Services be spent by June 30 of eachyear.

The Strategic Objectives of the Council are then incorporated into the process, with annual reviews undertaken ofall the City's activities.

The following two pages provide details of the City's Strategic Plan and Balanced Scorecard as at 30 June 2008.

CityofCanningStrategicPlan

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“ABOVEALLSERVICE

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Balanced Scorecard as at 30 June 2008

The Key Performance Indicators incorporated inthe Balanced Scorecard measure the output,efficiency & effectiveness of the City in fulfilling theStrategic Objectives.

The Balanced Scorecard is produced monthly andprovides and instant snapshot of how the City isperforming with minimal input and analysis time.

Balanced Scorecard as at 30 June 2008

The Key Performance Indicators incorporated inthe Balanced Scorecard measure the output,efficiency & effectiveness of the City in fulfilling theStrategic Objectives.

The Balanced Scorecard is produced monthly andprovides and instant snapshot of how the City isperforming with minimal input and analysis time.

Balanced Scorecard as at 30 June 2008

The Key Performance Indicators incorporated inthe Balanced Scorecard measure the output,efficiency & effectiveness of the City in fulfilling theStrategic Objectives.

The Balanced Scorecard is produced monthly andprovides and instant snapshot of how the City isperforming with minimal input and analysis time.

Correspondence & Service Requests

Performance Objective = 100%ThelevelofCorrespondence&ServiceRequestsforCITYOF

CANNINGis78%whichislessthanthePerformanceMeasureof100%

Capital Works Programme % Complete

Projected Surplus

Employees with entitlements greater than 12 weeks of Annual Leave

Performance Objective @ 30.06.2007 = 85%ThelevelofCapitalWorksProgramme%CompleteforCITYOF

CANNINGis76%whichislessthanthePerformanceMeasureof85%

Performance Objective = 0ThelevelofRevisedProjectedSurplusforFINANCE&CLIENT

SERVICESis$3872000(4.27%ofBudgetExpenditure)

Performance Objective = 0ThenumberofEmployeeswithentitlementsgreaterthan12weeks

ofAnnualLeaveforCITYOFCANNINGis32whichismorethanthePerformance Measure of 0

Employee Satisfaction Survey

Residents Satisfaction Survey

Percentage of Jobs in KPI Finalised

Business and Strategic Plan % Complete

Performance Objective = 85%ThelevelofEmployeeSatisfactionSurveyforCITYOFCANNINGis

75%whichislessthanthePerformanceMeasureof85%.

Performance Objective = 85%ThelevelofResidentsSatisfactionSurveyforCITYOFCANNINGis

82%whichislessthanthePerformanceMeasureof85%

Performance Objective @ 30.06.2007 = 85%ThelevelofPercentageofJobsinKPIFinaliasedforCITYOFCANNING

is66%whichislessthanthePerformanceMeasureof85%.ThetotalnumberofjobsintheKPIis656

Performance Objective @ 30.06.2007 = 100%ThelevelofBusinessandStrategicPlan%CompleteforCITYOF

CANNINGis83%whichislessthanthePerformanceMeasureof100%.

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Assumptions in the Four Year Financial Plan

The Four Year Financial Plan has been prepared based on the following:

* Based on today's dollars for future years.

* A natural growth factor of 1% has been used to calculate General Rate Income for the years 2008/2009, 2009/2010 and 2010/2011.

Natural growth refers to the increase in rates revenue as a result of additional raterateable properties or additions made to existing properties.

* The General Rates Income for the 2007/2008 financial year has been calculated based on the following:

- 4% Rate Increase (may be reduced with adoption of Annual Budget)

- 1.1% Natural Growth.

The Valuer General has undertaken a revaluation of rateable properties to apply from 1st July 2005.This revaluation process is undertaken every three (3) years with the next revaluation due in the 2008/2009financial year.

* The Surplus brought forward from the 2006/2007 financial year has been estimated at $1,705,000. This is thelatest figure reported to Council, however is subject to change as at 30 June 2008.

* No allowance has been made for committed Income and Expenditure carried forward from the 2006/2007financial year.

The 2007/2008 Annual Budget will make provision for such committed Income and Expenditure and detailsof such items will be disclosed and authorised by Council.

* Salary and Wages have been calculated for the 2007/2008 financial year after allowing for estimated CertifiedBargaining Agreement increases and necessary Award level increases that may pertain to individualemployees.

* Council Rubbish Charge based on a full cost recovery will increase as follows:

2006/2007 2007/2008 Increase$ $ $

Households and Commercial 220.00 230.00 10.00

Pensioners 182.00 190.00 8.00

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The assumptions in the Financial Plan link rating and revenue settings to long term (10 years) planning.

Local Government rating levels are commonly compared against the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as it is a verygood measure for the capacity of residents to pay rates. Unfortunately, there is a considerable difference betweenthe costs borne by households and those carried by their local government.

The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has established a Local Government Cost Index(LGCI) to monitor the costs borne by local government. This varies to the CPI as the “basket of goods” (services)provided by Local Government contains a relatively high proportion of general construction activity. The (LGCI)shows that over an eight (8) year period, local government costs have increased by almost 10% more than theirrevenues.

Having regard to the capacity of ratepayers to pay rates, the CPI and LGCI the rates for the 2007/2008 financialyear have been calculated based on a 4% increase.

The following graph provides a comparison between the above-mentioned Indexes and the proposed rates andrubbish charge increase for the 2007/2008 financial year:

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The following Chart provides a comparison of the proposed rates and rubbish charges for the 2007/2008 financialyear on Individual properties:

2006/2007 2007/2008 Difference Difference WeeklyRate Rate $ % Increase

Minimum RatePensioner on a Minimum Rate

Rates 406.00 422.00 16.00 3.94%Rubbish 182.00 190.00 8.00 4.40%Total 588.00 612.00 24.00 4.08% $0.46

Property on a Minimum RateRates 406.00 422.00 16.00 3.94%Rubbish 220.00 230.00 10.00 4.55%Total 626.00 652.00 26.00 4.15% $0.50

Vacant Land on a Minimum Ratewithout a Rubbish Service

Rates 406.00 422.00 16.00 3.94%Total 406.00 422.00 16.00 3.94% $0.31

Residential PropertiesA typical property (GRV $9000)

Rates 493.20 513.00 19.80 4.01%Rubbish 220.00 230.00 10.00 4.55%Total 713.20 743.00 29.80 4.18% $0.57

A typical property occupied by a Pensioner (GRV of $9000)

Rates 493.20 513.00 19.80 4.01%Rubbish 182.00 190.00 8.00 4.40%Total 675.20 703.00 27.80 4.12% $0.53

A property with GRV of $12,000Rates 657.60 684.00 26.40 4.01%Rubbish 220.00 230.00 10.00 4.55%Total 877.60 914.00 36.40 4.15% $0.70

Commercial/Industrial PropertiesA property with GRV of $20,000

Rates 1,096.00 1,140.00 44.00 4.01%Rubbish 220.00 230.00 10.00 4.55%Total 1,316.00 1,370.00 54.00 4.10% $1.04

A property with GRV of $114,112Rates 6253.34 6504.38 251.04 4.01%Rubbish 220.00 230.00 10.00 4.55%Total 6,473.34 6,734.38 261.04 4.03% $5.02

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Highlights of the Plan for the Future

The City will continue to undertake its core operations and provide a high level of service to the residentsof the City.

The Plan includes the following major expenditure:

Ranford Road, Canning Vale Subdivision - Caladenia Grove

The City has conducted four Auctions to date. Of the 137 lots, 95 have been sold and it is anticipated that allremaining lots will be sold by 30 June 2009.

The financial transactions of the Subdivision are detailed as follows:

Expenditure associated with Subdivision :

Actual Amount$

2001/2002 49,4582002/2003 26,2452003/2004 207,8972004/2005 2,690,6642005/2006 412,8982006/2007 95,588

Estimated

2007/2008 430,0002008/2009 36,000

3,948,750

Income associated with Subdivision

Actual Amount$

2005/2006 13,717,7552006/2007 3,934,147

Estimated

2007/2008 5,600,0002008/2009 6,720,000

29,971,902

Estimate Net Proceeds $26,023,152

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The Net proceeds of the Subdivision are transferred to the Land and Building Reserve, which has thefollowing purpose:

“The acquisition, Development and Improvement of Land and Buildings and make loans to Council Town PlanningSchemes for the purpose of acquiring Public Open Space”.

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

After a relatively extensive statutory approval and public consultation process, the City has now advanceddevelopment of the Ranford Road Subdivision with 95 of the 137 lots sold as at 30 June, 2008.A business plan for the development was prepared and provides for the estimated costs and income arising fromthe sale of this residential land.

Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting held on 12 August, 2008 to withdraw lots for sale for a period of at least 12months, at which time a further report will be presented to Council to determine if any lots will be released for sale.Currently, forty-two lots remain unsold.

Actual2007/2008

$

Expenditure associated with Subdivision 30,377Income from Sale of Lots 578,894

Administration Upgrade and Landscaping of the Civic Centre Park

Construction of the new Administration and Civic Centre has been completed with the official opening by HisExcellency Dr Ken Michael AC, Governor of Western Australia held on Saturday 29 July 2006.

The Four Year Financial Plan has made the following allocation in order to complete the landscaping of the CivicCentre Park incorporating a Regional Playground.

• 2007/2008 financial year $200,000

The new facilities provides for a modern Administration and Civic Centre plus a Civic Centre Park incorporatingRecreational Facilities and Amphitheatre for community events.

It is anticipated the Civic Amphitheatre will be officially opened with a major Community Concert in March 2008.Following the Official Opening, the Amphitheatre will be the setting for a wide range of community events, involvinglocal and interstate artists, schools and community groups.

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

The Civic Amphitheatre was officially opened by the Mayor, Dr M Lekias, AM at a major concert held on8 March 2008, with Mr James Morrison, Emma Pask and Steve Armstong performing to a large crowd(approximately 1,500 people).

The Regional Playground has been completed and the final landscape of the Civic Centre Park will be completein 2009.

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Multi-Purpose Recreation/Community Facility North of the Canning River

In March 2002, Council appointed a Consultant to conduct a Feasibility Study for a possible Multi-PurposeRecreation/Community Facility for North of the Canning River.

The feasibility study took into account the aging of the existing recreation/community facilities such as the CanningAquatic Centre, Queens Park Recreation Centre and the Bentley and Queens Park Libraries.

A draft Development Plan has subsequently been prepared. The Plan provides for the construction of a facility toreplace existing recreational and cultural facilities north of the Canning River in the City.

The proposed new facility will consist of the following:

“Indoor Aquatic Centre consisting of 25M x 8 lane pool, Hot Teaching/Therapy pool, Water Playground and WaterSlide, Spa, Sauna and Steam Rooms, Library/Learning Centre, Kids Play Area/Creche, Café, 2 x Indoor SportsCourts, Community Meeting/Function Centre, Secure Car Parking”.

Thomas Marquis Project Management was appointed to assess the condition and alternative uses for the existingCanning Aquatic Centre, Queens Park Recreation Centre, Bentley and Queens Park Libraries. Expressions ofinterest will be invited from interested parties in order to determine potential alternative uses for these facilities,once the project is approved by Council.

The Plan makes provision for the progressive funding of the proposed new Multipurpose Facility from the City’sown resources. A funding application will be submitted to the Department of Sport and recreation and other fundingsources will be sought to support the financial outlay required to develop the new Centre.

Any surplus funds that can be allocated from end of financial year surpluses are intended to be made to this projectin order to accumulate sufficient funding to commence the building construction at the earliest point in time.

The City undertook community consultation in June 2004 for the proposed Multipurpose Recreation/CommunityFacility. Following this community consultation, Council resolved to review the Development Plan and investigatealternative options.

Further community public consultation on the revised Development was undertaken in early 2006. The revisedDevelopment incorporated alternative options being:

(i) the possibility of the Bentley Library remaining open as a Neighbourhood library andincorporating the City’s archives.

(ii) Increase the new Centre’s lap pool from eight to ten lanes.

(iii) Re-designing the ventilation to the Building.

(iv) Increase floor to accommodate strength training equipment.

(v) Incorporation of an Auditorium/Conference facility.

A further report was presented to Council in November 2006 and Council resolved to refer the proposed Plan to aWorkshop to examine in great detail specific matters raised in the Report.

Following two Workshops, held on 20 February and 1 May 2007, Council resolved at its Ordinary meeting of 12June 2007 to engage a Traffic Engineering Consultant to undertake a Traffic Impact Analysis on the road networkwithin the Canning Regional Centre. This will provide Council with information to assist in determining the mostsuitable location to construct the proposed facility.

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Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

A report was presented to Council on 8 July 2008 detailing the results of the Traffic Impact Analysis. Six landuse/road plan options were examined to determine the most advantageous site on which to develop the aboveFacility. Lot 5079 on Cecil Avenue in Cannington was identified as the best overall option while the site on thecorner of Wharf Street and Sevenoaks Street, Cannington was considered the second best option.

As a result, Council resolved that the City investigate the possibility of a land exchange or purchase of Lot 5079Cecil Avenue in Cannington, which is owned by the State Department.

Whilst no formal decision of Council has been made in relation to the project it is considered prudent to continueto accumulate funds on an annual basis in order to fund the project from the City’s own resources.

It is estimated Council will require funding of $20M (based on cost estimates as at July 2005) to complete the aboveFacility, which was detailed in the revised Draft Development Plan. Since obtaining this estimate, the constructioncosts have increased significantly and a more detailed estimate of costing will be required to be undertaken priorto the commencement of the project.Currently, funding has been allocated in the Financial Plan as follows:

• 2008/2009 Budget $ 13,137,250

Four Year Financial Plan Allocation• 2009/2010 Proposed Allocation $ 4,000,000• 2010/2011 Proposed Allocation $ 4,000,000• 2011/2012 Proposed Allocation $ 4,000,000

$25,137,250

Riverton Bridge Café/Kiosk The Riverton Bridge Kiosk was constructed in the 1960’s on the foreshore of the Canning River. The Kiosk is nowinadequate to service increased patronage from residents and visitors at this popular recreation area in the City.

A Business Plan was developed in March 2006, which discloses that a new café/kiosk/educational facility and afloating landing facility will be provided at the site, with Council receiving a reasonable financial return for its capitalexpenditure.

The purpose of the Business Plan for this project was to replace the Riverton Bridge.

Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 25 July 2006 adopted the above Business Plan for the Riverton BridgeCafé/Kiosk Development, subject to the following:

• The proposed development to exclude the Education Centre component (option detailed in Business Plan).

• That a further Report be presented to Council, in relation to the construction of a floating landing facility, andsuch Report to address the environmental issues raised in submissions relevant and detailed in Report CM-115-06 – Draft Business Plan – Riverton Bridge Café/Kiosk Development.

• Concerns raised in the submissions received in relation to parking, pedestrian and vehicle safety, cycle racks,location of bus stop, lighting and underground power, be addressed after the City appoints architects and subconsultants for the project and details schematic design is undertaken by the consultants.

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Progress to Date:

• The City is awaiting approval from the Swan River Trust in relation to the Development. Before the SwanRiver Trust can progress the approval it requires the application be signed by the State Land ServicesDivision as part of the land required to locate the proposed facility is vested in the City for the purpose ofRecreation.

• Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 June 2007 confirmed arrangements with the State LandServices for transfer of part of the City’s land to the Crown in order to allow the creation of a suitable new lotfor the proposed use of the Café/Kiosk.

• Based on the above the State Land Services will now sign the application, which will allow the Swan RiverTrust to finalise the necessary approval.

The cost of the project is estimated as follows:Costs

(Excluding GST)

Construction of New Café/Kiosk $299,925Installation of Floating Landing Facility (subject to a further Report) $ 45,355Other Costs (Contingency, Head Work Charges, Landscaping and $ 55,000Aboriginal Heritage Consultation Costs)Total $400,280

The City has currently allocated funds as follows:

• 2006/2007 Budget $449,100

The additional funds allocated maybe required for other costs associated with the Project.

Once the necessary approvals for the Project have been obtained, the City can action the following:

• Prepare a further Report in relation to the construction of a Floating Landing facility as detailed above byOctober 2007.

• Preparation and awarding of the Tender for the construction of the facility estimated by October 2007.

• Appointment of Lessee/Operator of Café/Kiosk by August 2008.

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

Council has adopted a Business Plan pursuant to Section 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995 for the RivertonBridge Café/Kiosk Development excluding both the Education Centre option and the floating landing facility. SwanRiver Trust conditional approval for the development was granted on 8 August, 2007.

Following further public consultation, Council resolved on 9 September, 2008 to approve calling of quotations forarchitects and sub-consultants subject to total project cost not being greater than $500,000.00 (GST exclusive). Aquantity surveyor’s estimate of the total cost of completing the project as at December, 2007 was $700,000.00excluding GST. Further advice from the consultants will determine whether the project can be completed within theCouncil budget allocation or whether the reduction in funding results in a significant difference to the planneddevelopment which would require the preparation and advertising of a new business plan for the project.

It is anticipated that a new business plan will have to be prepared for redevelopment of the site and submitted forapproval by Swan River Trust followed by consultation with agencies in regard to Native Title, Aboriginal Heritage,environmental issues and rationalisation of the affected Crown and Council titles.

The project will be progressed further in the 2008/2009 financial year.

City of CANNING n 71

Council's Maintenance Program

The City will continue to focus on its maintenance program with the following allocations made in the Four YearFinancial Plan:

2007/2008$

Roadworks 2,703,000Parks and Reserves 8,590,943Property Services 3,358,181

As part of the Maintenance Program, Council has developed a Street Beautification Program. The Programis committed to improving the appearance of the City's Streets and has brought the following activities under oneumbrella:

* Street Enhancements* Entry Statements* Street Sweeping* Path Sweeping* Weed Control* Street Gardens* Street Tree Pruning* Verge Maintenance - Mowing* Tree Watering* Street Signs* Parks Maintenance* Building Maintenance

The objectives of this program is to ensure that the City's Streets remain relatively free from litter and theirappearance is in keeping with a high ratepayer satisfaction level.

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

The City will continue with this Activity in the 2008/2009 financial year.

The following information provides details of the Budget allocation to actual cost for the 2007/2008 financial year:

Budget Actual2007/2008 2007/2008

$ $Roadworks 2,703,000 2,947,218Parks and Reserves 8,590,943 8,228,883Property Services 3,358,181 3,227,152

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St James and Bentley Public Open SpaceAcquisition and Development

The City of Canning’s 2001 Public Open Space Local Planning Strategy has revealed that the suburbs of St Jamesand Bentley contain a notable shortfall in the provision of Public Open Space (POS), and contain areas of housingmore than 800m from a neighbourhood park.

In response to the City’s 2001 report, a St James and Bentley Public Open Space Development and AcquisitionPlan was produced in 2002 (the 2002 Plan). The 2002 Plan set out a strategy for both acquiring and developingPOS to remedy the shortfalls identified.

The 2002 Plan set out to increase the proportion of POS in the two suburbs from 5.4% to 6.5%. The WesternAustralian Planning Commission sets a benchmark of 8% POS in contemporary development.

Whilst some land has been acquired for open space purposes, the acquisition has been limited with owners ofsuitable land reluctant to sell to the City.

As a response to the above situation, a review of the 2002 Plan (the 2007 Review) has been undertaken toestablish a draft revised scheme emphasising an upgrade of existing POS to higher standards to compensate forthe deficit in POS provision.

The 2007 Review proposes a $4,688,000 eight year programme of funding for the recreational development ofexisting public land, consisting of three major new parks and seven more modest improvement projects. This wouldrequire an additional $3,000,000 to be allocated over the eight years from what envisaged in the 2002 Plan.

The major new public parks proposed by the 2007 review are as follows:

Park and location Budget Allocation$

Alexandra Park (cnr Alexandra Place and Albany Highway, Bentley) 491,646.66Ellam Street Reserve (cnr Ellam Street and Norman Street, St James) 1,672,346.45Hillview Parkway and Park (Hillview Terrace, Bentley) 1,753,239.79

Minor open space developments proposed by the 2007 review are as follows:

Park and location Budget Allocation$

Merian Park Extension, Merian Place 157,986.68Ashburton Compensating Basin, Chapman Road, Bentley 181,617.98Lot 717 Pumping Station, Chapman Road, Bentley 117,075.21Lot 2 Pumping Station, Farnham Street 114,268.77Lot 587, Drainage Sump, Walpole Street 37,955.51Lot 646, Drainage Sump, 64 Pitt Street 37,955.51Lot 41, Drainage Sump, 57 Queen Street 123,602.24

The 2007 Review has identified only a few parcels of undeveloped private land that would form effectivecontributions to the level of POS provision. The cost of acquiring this property has been estimated at $1,950,000with a further $400,000 required to develop the properties into parkland.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ability of the City to secure these lots, the budget required for their purchasehas been identified, but the funding source has not.

In the event that private lots become available the 2007 Review recommends the City submits individual reports toCouncil identifying possible funding mechanisms available to facilitate the acquisition of property to be presentedto Council for its consideration.

City of CANNING n 73

Council resolved to advertise for public comment the Draft St James and Bentley POS Development Plan (2007Revision) of its Ordinary Meeting held 24 April 2007.

It is anticipated a further Report will be presented to Council following the closure of the public comment period inJuly 2007.

Funding in the City’s Forward Plans is detailed as follows:

• 2006/2007 Budget $1,102,549

Four Year Financial Plan Allocation• 2007/2008 Proposed Allocation $ 273,150• 2008/2009 Proposed Allocation $ 263,150• 2009/2010 Proposed Allocation $ 249,150• 2010/2011 Proposed Allocation $ 500,000

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

In August 2007 Council adopted a revised Bentley St James Public Open Space Development Plan which reviewedthe recommendations of the original 2002 Plan and provided an alternative program of public open spaceacquisition and upgrading.

The 2007 Review identified a $4,688,000 eight year programme of funding to facilitate recreational development ofexisting public land.

The following park developments are recommended in the adopted plan:

Park and location Budget Allocation$

Alexandra Park (cnr Alexandra Place and Albany Highway, Bentley) 491,646.66Ellam Street Reserve (cnr Ellam Street and Norman Street, St James) 1,672,346.45Hillview Parkway and Park (Hillview Terrace, Bentley) 1,753,239.79

Minor open space developments proposed by the 2007 review are as follows:

Park and location Budget Allocation$

Merian Park Extension, Merian Place 157,986.68Ashburton Compensating Basin, Chapman Road, Bentley 181,617.98Lot 717 Pumping Station, Chapman Road, Bentley 117,075.21Lot 2 Pumping Station, Farnham Street 114,268.77Lot 587, Drainage Sump, Walpole Street 37,955.51Lot 646, Drainage Sump, 64 Pitt Street 37,955.51Lot 41, Drainage Sump, 57 Queen Street 123,602.24

The 2007 Review identified few parcels of undeveloped private land that would form effective contributions to thelevel of POS provision. The cost of acquiring this property has been estimated at $1,950,000 with a further$400,000 required to develop the properties into parkland.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ability of the City to secure these lots, the budget required for their purchasehas been identified, but the funding source has not.

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In the event that private lots become available the 2007 Review recommends the City submits individual reports toCouncil identifying possible funding mechanisms available to facilitate the acquisition of property to be presentedto Council for its consideration.

Funding in the City’s Forward Plans is detailed as follows:

• 2007/2008 Budget $ 1,375,699

Four Year Financial Plan Allocation • 2008/2009 Proposed Allocation $ 0• 2009/2010 Proposed Allocation $ 263,150• 2010/2011 Proposed Allocation $ 249,150 • 2011/2012 Proposed Allocation $ 500,000

Council resolved to accept a tender to expand and redevelop Merian Park at a cost of $184,738 in April 2008.The project was subsequently implemented June 2008.

Centenary Park Regional Open Space

The City proposes to continue with the development of the Centenary Park Regional Open Space, which is locatedon the banks of the Canning River in the suburb of Wilson.

A Development Plan has been prepared and was adopted by Council in May 2002, which estimated the project tobe completed by the Year 2012.

The re-development, restoration and enhancement of the Centenary Park Regional Open Space incorporates thefollowing:

• Sportsground Stabilisation and Refurbishment• Centenary Avenue / Leach Highway Interchange Streetscape Enhancement.• Building Analysis.• Landscape and Master Plan Design Review.• Riverine Restoration.

The Objectives of the Development are:

(1) To establish Centenary Park Regional Open Space as a premier Parkland within metropolitan Perth.(2) To ensure the existing passive and active recreation facilities are utilised to their maximum potential.(3) The restoration of the Canning River Foreshore within the Centenary Park Regional Open Space.

A review of this Development plan will be undertaken and presented to Council for adoption by December 2007.

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The Four Year Financial Plan has made the following allocation for this Project.

2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11$ $ $ $

Land and Buildings-NewChangerooms –Centenary Park 500,000 485,000 0 0Centenary Park-Boardwalk 0 90,000 110,000 0Centenary Park-Riverine Works 0 30,000 0 0Centenary Park-Earthworks-The Wedge 0 0 50,000 0Centenary Park-Lighting 0 0 0 60,000Centenary Park-Roadworks and

Car Park – West and Design 0 160,000 0 0Centenary Park-Dual Use Paths 50,000 0 0 0Centenary Park-Canoe Launch 0 0 0 20,000Centenary Park-Furniture BBQ 0 0 0 40,000Centenary Park-Lighting-West 0 0 0 50,000Centenary Park-2 Practice and Centre Cricket Wickets 60,000 0 0 0Centenary Park – Reconstruct Car Park 0 0 150,000 0Centenary Park – Car Park Lighting 0 0 50,000 0

Total 610,000 765,000 360,000 170,000

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

The sportsground Stabilisation and Refurbishment and the Building Analysis has been completed.

Council resolved in October 2008 to proceed with the development of new Changerooms and Club Facilities.

This project will be progressed further in the 2008/2009 financial year.

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Canning Regional Centre

The Infrastructure development within the Canning Regional Centre has been in progress since 1992. It is the aimof the City to accelerate the Infrastructure development program and encourage development opportunities throughthe provision of Infrastructure, including roads, drains, parks and streetscape enhancements.

The Objectives of the Development are:

(1) To establish a Strategic Regional Centre as intended within the State Governments Regional Scheme.(2) To ensure that the Canning Regional Centre is presented as an attractive and safe place to work, shop,

recreate and meet.

A Development Plan has been prepared for the above with Infrastructure Works programmed out to December2012. A review of the Plan will be undertaken and presented to Council for consideration by December 2007.

The City of Canning in conjunction with the State Government, in particular the Department of Planning andInfrastructure have established a Taskforce to enable the full potential of the Canning Regional Centre to berealised.

The aim of the Taskforce is to maximise transit orientated development opportunities and facilitate progressivedevelopment of the Strategic Centre.

The Four Year Financial Plan has made the following allocation for this Project:

2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/011$ $ $ $

Canning Regional Centre-Grose Ave-POS Development 0 0 0 500,000-Sevenoaks St-Mallard to Cecil Lighting 95,000 0 0 0-Sevenoaks St-Dual Carriage Wharf to

Cecil (Government Grant Funding) 1,100,632 0 0 0-Liege St-Power Pole Upgrade 0 500,000 0 0-Sevenoaks St-Purchase of Land for Road Purposes 500,000 0 0 0-Liege St-Albany Hwy to Carden Drive–Road Widening 0 150,000 0 0-Lake St-Remove Spoil from Wetland 60,000 0 0 0-Pattie St-Wharf to Cecil Streetscape and Parking 0 0 500,000 0-Mason St-Resurface Carden Drive to Cul-de-Sac 0 0 13,000 0-River St-Resurface Marriamup to Cul-de-Sac 18,000 0 0 0-Bradford St-Resurface Liege to River 21,000 0 0 0

Total 1,794,632 650,000 513,000 500,000

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

This project is considered to be on-going.

A Development Plan has been prepared for the above with Infrastructure Works programmed out to December2012. A review of the Plan will be undertaken and presented to Council for consideration by June 2008.

The City of Canning in conjunction with the State Government, in particular the Department of Planning andInfrastructure have established a Taskforce to enable the full potential of the Canning Regional Centre to be realised.The aim of the Taskforce is to maximise transit orientated development opportunities and facilitate progressivedevelopment of the Strategic Centre.

It is the intention of the City to work in partnership with the State Government Agencies and Commercial Developersto progress development of the Regional Centre.

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Waste Management

The City provides for the collection and disposal of Household Refuse on a weekly basis, a co-mingled RecyclingProgram on a fortnightly basis and six (6) Verge Collections per annum. The Ranford Road Landfill Facility is nowclosed with capping and rehabilitation to be completed this year. Methane Gas is extracted from both the oldBannister and Ranford Landfill Sites, which is used to generate Electricity with the City receiving a royalty, basedon the volume of gas extracted.

The Waste Transfer Station in Canning Vale at the existing Ranford Road Landfill Site is operational and caters forthe needs of people wishing to dispose of inert waste (i.e non organic). The Transfer Station will not acceptgreenwaste, although greenwaste material will be accepted by the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council(SMRC) facility in Canning Vale. The City through its Waste Management Service will manage the on-going day-to-day operations of the Waste Transfer Station.

The City of Canning is a member of the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC), who’s primary objectiveis to develop sustainable Waste Management Strategies to ensure that the current and future Waste Disposalneeds of its member Councils are met. The Regional Council has adopted a strategy to reduce the amount of totalwaste sent to Landfill by 85% when the Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC) is fully operational.

The Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC) will provide for the future needs of waste disposal for theparticipating member Councils, including the City of Canning.

The SMRC’s new Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to process co-mingled recycables is expected to be fullyoperational in July 2007 and will cater for the needs of the City for the next ten (10) years.

A Business Plan for the four years ending 2011 is currently being reviewed and will address the following:

Domestic Collections

The on-going operation of the domestic household refuse collection service by the City of the normal waste andco-mingled recycables.

Landfill Operations

An examination of the proposed closure of Ranford Road Landfill Site and investigation into the developmentpotential of the site.

Waste Transfer Station

The operation of a Waste Transfer Station.

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

The City’s Waste Management program is on-going.

Council at its Ordinary Meeting held 4 November 2008 resolved in part as follows:

(b) That in light of the recent DEC Survey Report confirming the acute Odour problem emanating from the SMRCWaste Composting Facility, and also with the possibility of the closure of the Facility that;

(i) The Acting Chief Executive Officer and Mayor be authorised to investigate alternative Waste Disposal sites forthe City’s Municipal Solid Waste.

(ii) The Acting Chief Executive Officer and Mayor be authorised to investigate the alternative of re-opening of theCity’s recently re-licensed Class 2/3 Putrescible Waste Site located at Ranford Road, Canning Vale.

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(iii) The Acting Chief Executive Officer and Mayor be authorised to request the City’s Solicitor to attend a BriefingSession to re-acquaint and advise Councillors on the recent DEC SMRC Odour Survey Report and theimplication of matters of Liability and Due Diligence relating to Statutory Non-Compliance, in relation to thatDEC Report.

(iv) The City’s Solicitor be requested to compile a Dossier in Chronological Order on all matters relating to theSMRC since 2000.

(c) A further report be presented to Council on the above in one month.

(d) That Councillors and Executive Officers provide to the Mayor, any further ideas relating to this issue so thatthey may also be considered by Council.

The City intends to examine all options available to address its Waste Management requirements. As part of theprocess it intends to work in partnership with the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council and Department ofEnvironment and Conservation.

Reserve Fund

The City of Canning has established Reserve Funds to provide funding for future projects, reduce the impact onfuture Annual Budgets and to ensure that "Debt Free" Status is sustainable.

Land and Building ReserveThe purpose of this fund is for the acquisition, development and improvement of Land and Buildings and makeloans to Council’s Town Planning Schemes for the purpose of acquiring Public Open Space.

Waste Management ReserveThe purpose of this fund is for the acquisition and development of Landfill Sites, including Buildings and Equipmentand lining of sites.

Aged Persons Homes ReserveThe purpose of this fund is for the acquisition, development and improvement of facilities for the Aged.

Asset Revaluation ReserveThe purpose of this Fund is to reflect changes in the value of the City's Fixed Assets.

With the exception of the Asset Revaluation Reserve, all the other Reserves are cashed backed.

Objective

To provide cash backed Reserves that will assist in funding future projects and reduce the impact required asAnnual Budgets.

The transfer to and from the above Reserve funds are detailed in the Four Year Financial Plan.

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

The Reserve Funds of the City are considered to be on-going and a key component contributing to the financialstability of the Council.

The City established a new Reserve - Insurance Reserve during the 2007/2008 financial year to provide forliabilities that may arise from the City’s external and internal Insurance requirements.

Details of the Reserve Fund can be obtained from Note 8, which forms part of the financial statements for the yearending 30 June 2008.

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Services Provided to other Local Government Authorities

The City of Canning began contracting Financial Services in 1996 with the provision of services to the Shire ofNgaanyatjarraku.

The City sees this service as an important role in assisting the Local Government Industry to facilitate resourcesharing and staff development.

Current services provided by the City are as follows:

Financial and Accounting Services

Shire of NgaanyatjarrakuShire of GoomallingShire of York

Other Services

Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku - Environmental Health and Building Service.Shire of Cue - Environmental Health and Building Service.

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

The City will continue to provide services to other Local Government authorities on the provision that it can beachieved with the staff resources of the City.

Assistance provided to Community and Sporting Organisations

The Plan has made the following provisions in the 2007/2008 financial year to assist the Community:

$• Annual New Years Day Celebration on the Shelley Foreshore 47,000• Tourism Promotion 10,000• Donation and Grants:

o Canning Lawn Tennis Club Grant-Tennis Court Upgrade 30,000o Willetton Sports Club-Basketball Division Grant-Facility Upgrade 118,334o Ground Maintenance – Sporting Groups 50,000o Art and Cultural Awards 8,000o School Ground Improvements 2,000o School Library Books 1,000o Kindergarten Ground Improvements 1,000o Canning Civic Band 13,500o Canning Arts Centre 22,275o Constable Care School Program 7,345o Works and Services by District Organisations and Competitors or 35,000

Participants in State and/or International Competition or Eventso South Business Development Grant 12,000o School Chaplaincy Programs 12,000o Equipment Grants – Sporting Organisations 15,000o Club Improvement Facilities Grant 70,000o Upgrade of existing Active Sportfields Lighting 200,000o Local Information Directory 8,000o Seniors Activities Program including Seniors Day 5,000

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• Special Public Events:o Opening Civic Centre Parkland Precinct – Community Event 10,000o Australian Citizenship Ceremonies 10,000o Library Program – Finding My Place 2,500o Children’s Book Week Promotion 1,500

Action Taken during 2007/2008 Financial Year and Assessment of Performance

The City will continue to provide on-going financial assistance to Community and Sporting Groups.

Consultation of Electors and Ratepayers

This Plan is advertised to allow Electors and Ratepayers of the City of Canning to have the opportunity of commentand lodge submissions prior to the Council adopting the Plan "with" or "without" modifications.

National Competition Policy

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43. NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY

(1) Competitive Neutrality

The 2007/2008 Annual Report identified the City's Activities and Functions and how it intended toprogressively cost the Activities as if a Business Unit to include Competitive Neutrality Principles.

The Business Plans compiled for the Business Units of the City address the requirements of Clause7 of the National Competition Policy and ensure that the Council of the Local Government of the Cityof Canning can satisfy itself that it is meeting the essential criteria of the Policy.

Statement of Significant Activities to Which Competitive Neutrality have been Applied

The City has prepared the following Buisness Plans covering all aspects of our operations:

* Human Resource Management Service* Public Affairs Management Service* Real Estate and Land Administration Management Service* Finance and Administration Management Service* Information Technology Management Service* Rates and Client Management Service* Plant and Equipment Management Service* Road Reserve Management Service* Waste Management Service* Passive Parks and Property Management Service* Library Management Service* Queens Park Recreation Centre* Canning Aquatic Centre* Whaleback Golf Course* Recreation Management Service - Sportsfields* Recreation Management Service - Halls* Riverton Leisureplex* Patrol and Security Management Service* Multicultural Respite Services* Community Aged Care Package* Canning Lodge* Queens Park Community Care Service* South Canning Community Care Service* Youth and Family Service* Catering Service* Home and Community Care Service* Accommodation and Respite Service (Disability)* Planning Management Service* Building Service* Environmental Health Service

The City of Canning is classified as a Category 1 Local Government under the National Competition Policy.Under this Policy a business activity is defined as one that generates an annual income from fees andcharges exceeding $200,000. The Business Units detailed above in most instances derive an annual incomeof less than $200,000 from this Source, however the City has elected to prepare Business Plans for all thevarious activities and to apply the Principles of the Policy to each of the Business Units.

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Statement of Significant Activities to Which Competitive Neutrality have been Applied

The City has prepared Business Plans for all of its activities and included the Competitive NeutralityPrinciples.

(2) Legislative Review

The City's Local Laws have been systemically reviewed as follows:

(a) ByLaws made under the provisions of the Roads Act 1911, The District Act 1919 andthe Local Government Act 1960, which are no longer relevant, require appropriate

action taken to remove them.

In April 1998 Council adopted a Local Law to revoke the following By Laws:

Name of Local Law Date GazettedDate of Amendments

General 2.6.16Regulating Motor Traffic 3.11.16Discount of Rates 12.8.21Straying Stock 1.5.25Camping 14.5.26Appointment of Employees 10.10.41Bathing in Canning River 12.3.48Coker Park Sportsground 16.4.48 29.2.52Long Service Leave 24.3.50Buildings 9.11.51 9.4.57

27.11.565.6.53

Control of Dogs 10.2.56Building Line-Riverton Road 28.9.56Parking Facilities 10.1.66 22.1.69Payment of Rates by Instalments 30.8.85Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds 26.5.71

(b) The Local Law No. 1 - Standing Orders (Meeting Procedure) was reviewed and adopted by theCouncil on 22 September 1998. The Local Law was updated having regard to changes inLegislation.

(c) Health Local Laws were reviewed and adopted by the Council on 22 September 1998.

(d) Council at its meeting held on 27th July 1999 adopted to revoke the following Obsolete andRedundant Local Laws.

· Regulating Motor Traffic By-law published in the Government Gazette 3 November 1916

· Long Service Leave By-law published in the Government Gazette 24 March 1950

· Bridges and Weirs By-law published in the Government Gazette 18 January 1952

· Removal of Verandah By-law published in the Government Gazette 13 June 1962

· Parking and Parking Facilities By-law published in the Government Gazette 10 January 1966

as amended in the Government Gazette published 12 October 1979

· Draft Model Bylaw No.17 - Vehicle Wrecking published in the Government Gazette 24 May 1966

· Draft Model By-law No.8 - Old Refrigerator Cabinets published in the Government Gazette 12 October 1962

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Obsolete and Redundant Local Laws cont ...

· Quarrying, Excavating and Blasting By-law published in the Government Gazette 25 June

1958 as amended in the Government Gazette published15 August 1958 and 9 August 1967

· Crossing Places By-law published in the Government Gazette 23 April 1969

· Swimming By-law published in the Government Gazette 4 June 1970 as amended in the

Government Gazette published 16 February 1973, 28 February 1975, 17 October 1975,

24 December 1976 and the 23 May 1980.

· Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds By-law published in the Government Gazette 26 May

1971

· Public Halls and Community Halls By-law published in the Government Gazette 23 January

1973 as amended in the Government Gazette published 19 April 1984

· Public Reserves By-law published in the Government Gazette 16 February 1973 as amended

in the Government Gazette published 20 May 1977 and 19 January 1979

· Access Across Footpaths, Damage to Kerbing and Footpath By-law published in the

Government Gazette 30 September 1966 as amended in the Government Gazette published 19 January1979

· Care, Control and Management of Roads and Ways By-law published in the Government

Gazette 2 March 1979 as amended in the Government Gazette published 28 September 1979

· Public Golf Course By-law published in the Government Gazette 19 March 1982

· Dog By-law published in the Government Gazette 7 July 1989 as amended in the Government Gazettepublished 12 November 1993

· Use of Foreshores By-law published in the Government Gazette 21 May 1982

· Removal of Materials By-law published in the Government Gazette 11 January 1991

· Street Lawns and Gardens By-law published in the Government Gazette 12 April 1991

· Beekeeping By-laws published in the Government Gazette 12 July 1991.

· Hawkers, Stallholders and Street Traders By-law published in the Government Gazette 2 October 1992

· Parking and Parking Facilities By-law published in the Government Gazette 30 October 1992

· Signs, Hoardings and Billposting By-law published in the Government Gazette 8 July 1994

· Operations of the City of Canning Refuse and Recycling Facility published in the Government Gazette 28October 1994

· Fencing By-law published in the Government Gazette 24 October 1996

· Draft Model By-law No.3 - Regulating Construction, Establishment, Operation and

Maintenance of Motels as published in the Government Gazette 6 January 1966.

and to Redraft and Consolidate Provisions of existing Local Laws into new Parts namely:

Parks, Reserves & ForeshoresCouncil Property, Public Swimming Pools, Public Golf Courses and Recreation FacilitiesAnimal in Public Places and BeekeepingDogsBridges and WeirsOperations of Refuse and Recycling FacilityQuarrying, Excavating and BlastingStreets and Public PlacesHawkers, Stallholders and Street TradersParking and Parking FacilitiesFencingSigns and Hoardings

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and to provide new local laws covering -

Verge Treatments - details permitted treatments and obligations of owners/occupiers of abutting propertiesRubbish, Disused and Stored Things - details action to be taken concerning matters adversely affecting landin a locality

Rubbish, Disused and Stored Things - details action to be taken concerning matters adversely affecting landin a locality.

Council on the 14th March 2000 resolved to make the following Local Laws and were gazetted on 31st March2000 as the City of Canning Consolidated Local Laws:

* Part I - Repealed, Citation and Application of Local Laws

* Part II - General Interpretation

* Part III - Parks, Reserves and Foreshores

* Part IV - Council Property, Public Swimming Pools, Public Golf Courses and Recreation Facilities

* Part V - Animals in Public Places and Bee Keeping

* Part VI - Dogs

* Part VII - Bridges and Weirs

* Part VIII - Operation of Refuse and Recycling Facility

* Part IX - Quarrying, Excavating and Blasting

* Part X - Streets and Public Places

* Part XI - Hawkers, Stallholders and Street Traders

* Part XII - Verge Treatments

* Part XIII - Parking and Parking Facilities

* Part XIV - Fencing

* Part XV - Rubbish, Disused and Stored Things

* Part XVI - Signs & Hoardings & Bill Posting

* Part XVII - Enforcement of Local Laws

* Part XVIII - Objections and Appeals and Miscellaneous

The review of the above-mentioned Consolidated Local Laws incorporated the assessment as to whether theLocal Laws were anti-competitive as required by the National Competition Policy.

The City has now completed a review of all its Local Laws.

It is intended that the City will undertake a complete Review of Local Laws during the 2007/2008 financialyear.

(3) Structural Reform

The City of Canning did not privatise any Activities in 2007/2008. Consequently, therewere no obligations for Structural Reform.

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STATEMENT BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The attached financial report of the City of Canning being the Annual Financial Report andsupporting notes and other information for the year ended 30 June 2008 are, in my opinion,properly drawn up to present fairly the financial position of the City of Canning at 30 June 2008 andthe results of the operations for the financial year then ended in accordance with the AustralianAccounting Standards and comply with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 and theregulations under that Act.

Signed:

Name: Andrew SharpeActing Chief Executive Officer

Date: 10 November 2008

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