Special Ordinary - 10 Jun 2026 9:00 am

Topics

• Council backs City Deal public art project and funding
  Council approved continuing the public art initiative and locked in capital budget funding.
  Residents will want to know the project is proceeding and that public money has been committed.
• Special meeting descends into budget dispute over public art project
  Councillors clashed over whether the special meeting should discuss budget and cost overruns.
  Signals governance tensions around how council handles ratepayer money and project scrutiny.

Decisions

• City Deal Public Art Project to continue
  Council resolved to continue progressing the South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative Project.
  Keeps the public art project moving forward, which may affect civic spaces and local place-making.
• Funding confirmed in 2026-2027 Capital Budget
  Council confirmed the funding allocated to the project in the 2026-2027 Capital Budget.
  Commits council funding to the project and affects budget priorities for residents.

Discussion

• Public debate on project scope and budget
  The meeting featured repeated points of order and debate about whether budget matters and cost overruns should be discussed within the special meeting.
  Shows council disagreement about project oversight and how ratepayer money should be managed.

Impacts

• The public art project will proceed, meaning continued planning and spending on civic artwork.
• Council funding has been locked in for the 2026-2027 capital year, affecting broader budget capacity.
• The meeting highlighted tension over budget scrutiny, which may influence future project oversight.

Places

• South East Queensland (region)
  Regional City Deal framework tied to the public art initiative.
• Davidson Park (park)
  Named in an attachment relating to the public art submission.

Next

• Continue progressing the South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative Project
  Ongoing following the 10 June 2026 resolution
• Implement the confirmed 2026-2027 capital funding
  Within the 2026-2027 budget process
• Confirm the minutes at the next council meeting
  24 June 2026

Extract

All correspondence to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer Scenic Rim Regional Council PO Box 25 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 ABN: 45 596 234 931 Beaudesert Administration Centre P: 07 5540 5111 F: 07 5540 5103 Boonah Administration Centre P: 07 5463 3000 F: 07 5463 2650 E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au W: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ Minutes Special Meeting Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Time: 9:00 am Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Special Meeting Minutes 10 June 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Special Meeting Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Minutes 1 Opening of Meeting ........................................................................................................