Finance and Governance Committee - 16 Jun 2026 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee or such later time as determined by the preceding committee

Topics

• Council backs $15 million electronic security contract
  Major multi-year security services contract approved for Safe City Network and corporate protection functions.
  A large procurement with direct implications for public safety systems and council operations.
• Road, riverbank and sports facility works approved
  Council advanced three visible works packages: Augusta Parkway rehabilitation, River Heart bank stabilisation and Limestone Park netball court resurfacing.
  These projects affect transport, environmental resilience and recreational facilities used by residents.
• Local law review to progress on 16 community topics
  Council endorsed the next phase of a local law review covering topics like busking, food trucks, parking and events.
  Potential rule changes could affect residents, businesses and community activities across the city.

Decisions

• Electronic security services tender awarded
  Council resolved to award Tender No. 250910-000127 / VP500584 for Electronic Security Services Separable Portion 1 (Safe City Network) and Portion 2 (Asset Protection / Corporate Security), enter into contracts with the listed suppliers for an estimated combined $15 million excluding GST over two years, with extension options, and delegate contract implementation powers to the CEO.
  Affects safety and surveillance-related services across the city, with long-term contract value and service continuity implications.
• Augusta Parkway road rehabilitation awarded
  Council resolved to award Tender 5946 for Road Rehabilitation Works at Augusta Parkway, Augustine Heights, enter a contract with the successful supplier, and delegate implementation powers to the CEO within the approved budget.
  Supports road condition and driving safety in Augustine Heights and surrounding local traffic routes.
• River Heart bank stabilisation project awarded
  Council resolved to award Tender 5857 for the River Heart Bank Stabilisation Project, enter a contract with the successful supplier, and delegate implementation powers to the CEO within the approved amount.
  Important for riverbank stability, flood resilience and public safety around the River Heart area.
• Limestone Park netball courts resurfacing awarded
  Council resolved to award Tender VP499697 for resurfacing the Limestone Park netball courts, enter a contract with the successful supplier, and delegate implementation powers to the CEO within the approved amount.
  Improves sporting facilities used by local players, clubs and families.
• Active City Policy repealed
  Council resolved to repeal the Active City Policy adopted on 10 December 2019, on the basis that its intent is now covered by other current council strategies and policies.
  Changes the policy framework for promoting physical activity, but does not remove the underlying focus on active lifestyles.
• Provision of Information for Legislative Purposes Policy adopted
  Council adopted the revised policy, which replaces the former policy on provision of information to law enforcement agencies and sets a clearer framework for managing external legislative requests while protecting privacy and security.
  Affects how residents’ information may be handled in response to lawful requests and supports privacy safeguards.
• Local law review recommendations adopted
  Council adopted the recommendations of the Regulation Advisory Committee and supported 16 community-engaged topics progressing to the next phase of local law review.
  May lead to changes in local rules affecting parking, events, food trucks, cemeteries, busking and similar community activities.
• Financial performance report noted
  Council noted the financial performance report for the period ending 31 May 2026.
  Provides public oversight of council finances but did not change spending or rates in this meeting.

Discussion

• Question on notice about River Heart riverbank slumping
  An observer asked about slumping under Bradfield Bridge and rocks on the River Heart side in relation to the stabilisation project.
  Signals public interest in the condition and safety of the riverbank works area.
• Local law review topics moving forward
  The committee supported progression of 16 community-engaged local law topics, including busking, council cemeteries, parking, entertainment venues, events, food trucks, footpath dining and heavy vehicle parking in residential areas.
  Could affect day-to-day rules for residents, businesses and community users across several activities.
• Policy review and governance updates
  The meeting included policy changes and adoption of committee recommendations, with one item noting a councillor should be recorded as an observer in a prior committee report.
  Shows routine governance maintenance, with the main public effect coming from the policy adoption and repeal items.

Impacts

• Improved safety, access and reliability for council-run security services.
• Road works at Augusta Parkway may improve local travel conditions in Augustine Heights.
• River Heart bank stabilisation works may reduce erosion or slumping risks.
• Netball court resurfacing should improve sporting amenity at Limestone Park.
• Local law review may eventually change rules affecting events, parking, food vending and public activities.
• Privacy handling of information requests to law enforcement and other legal bodies is being clarified.

Places

• Augusta Parkway (road)
  Road rehabilitation project location in Augustine Heights.
• Augustine Heights (suburb)
  Area affected by the road rehabilitation tender.
• River Heart (locality/project area)
  Site of the bank stabilisation project and related riverbank concerns.
• Bradfield Bridge (bridge)
  Reference point in the question on notice about riverbank slumping.
• Limestone Park (park/facility)
  Location of the netball court resurfacing project.

Next

• Council officers to implement the awarded security, road, riverbank and netball court contracts through the CEO’s delegated authority.
  After the meeting, subject to contract finalisation and budget limits
• Proceed to the next phase of the local law review for the 16 supported topics.
  Following council adoption of the committee recommendations
• Refer amendments noted in the meeting to Council Ordinary Meeting of 25 June 2026.
  25 Jun 2026

Extract

16 JUNE 2026 FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2026(05)] of 11 FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2026(05) 16 JUNE 2026 REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Paul Tully (Chairperson); Councillors Jacob Madsen (Deputy Chairperson), Marnie Doyle, Andrew Antoniolli, Jim Madden, Pye Augustine and David Martin (Observer) COUNCILLORS’ APOLOGIES: Mayor Teresa Harding and Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye C...