The annual plan is prepared each year during the three annual reviews of the ten-year plan (see diagram on the next page). This annual plan is largely based on what the Council proposed in the second year of the ten-year plan. The Council took the information into account when preparing the Draft Annual Plan and this final Annual Plan.
Year 2 of the ten-year plan was used as the basis for this annual plan. Significantly improve firefighting capabilities in residential and commercial areas of the city. All road construction activities use best practices in the use of the county's natural resources.
Significant improvement of fire fighting capacity in residential and commercial areas of the city. The Council maintains public access to well-maintained river systems throughout the District 95% of the time. The council is required by law and community expectations to promote community well-being.
Community Recreation provides for the recreational and cultural needs of the Tasman District community.
Parks and Reserves
Community Outcomes How our activity contributes to the Community Outcome Our unique and special natural environment is rich. Reserves and facilities are designed and managed to ensure user safety and meet the needs of the entire community. Provision of high quality open space, recreational and cultural facilities that provide a range of leisure and cultural opportunities.
There are no significant changes from the Ten Year Plan in the community facilities and parks and reserves activity over the coming year. Interconnected open space network and recreational facilities that provide a range of recreational opportunities and meet the needs of users and the community. 95% of Tasman residents are fairly or very satisfied with the parks and reserves, as measured by the Communitrak survey 2009.
Future results must be changed from the current stated target of 4ha/1000 inhabitants to 10ha/1000 inhabitants. Over half of the councils in New Zealand are members, as is the Department of Conservation. Standards in asset management contracts for parks and reserves covering grass cutting, plant maintenance, weed removal and equipment (eg furniture, playgrounds) inspections and maintenance.
Our level of service – What the Council will do and how it will measure performance over the 10 years from 200-201. In addition to the above reserve-specific projects, the Council has identified a series of projects that it can undertake to improve the natural environment and outdoor recreation opportunities. Some of the projects increase or improve existing services and others are new projects.
Refer to tables in Section 6.3 of the Community Services Asset Management Plan for project details (available on Council's website www.tasman.govt.nz).
Community Buildings
We aim to provide buildings that help meet the community's demand for indoor activity and recreational spaces. There are no important changes from the Ten Year Plan for the community buildings activity over the coming year. Community Outcomes How our activity contributes to the community outcome Our vibrant community is safe, well, enjoying an excellent.
Provision of recreational facilities that cater for and promote healthy communities through social and recreational activities. Facilities are designed and managed to ensure users' safety and meet the needs of the entire community. Provision of high quality leisure and cultural facilities offering a range of leisure and cultural opportunities.
Halls and other buildings provided at a local community level provide reasonable access to indoor activities and recreational space and a central focal facility for all important communities. Residents' satisfaction with community halls is 80% or more, as measured by the Communitrak survey, at least three times annually. Currently, resident satisfaction with community halls and buildings is 70%, while user satisfaction is 80%, as measured by the Communitrak survey 2009.
Help the Mapua community with the upgrade or replacement of Mapua Hall in 2011/2012, which is owned by a community trust. Contribution to a community facility in Richmond, subject to the outcome of a needs analysis and further public consultation. Construction of new Golden Bay facility subject to the results of a feasibility study and public consultation. Continue with existing halo upgrades in 2012/2013 and 2017/2018.
Ongoing management and maintenance of the Council's public halls and community buildings, some of which are run in conjunction with volunteer committees.
Swimming Pools
We aim to provide swimming pools that help meet the community's demand for water activities. The only change from the Ten Year Plan and the Draft Annual Plan is that Council is considering adding a fitness center to the ASB Aquatic Centre, in response to a submission on the Draft Annual Plan. There is a saving from the construction of the Learner Pool and the Council is considering using this saving and some additional funding (totaling about $325,000) towards its contribution to a fitness centre.
The municipality will add the funding to the annual plan for the project from the district facilities rate. Swimming pools that meet the needs of users and provide opportunities for water recreation and learning to swim programs. Providing one indoor facility to meet the needs of the Richmond district and assisting with the provision of outdoor pools in other communities, to provide basic access to a swimming facility at a local level.
Customers are satisfied with the ASB Aquatic Centre, scoring over 80% as measured by the Communitrak Survey undertaken at least three times a year. The Council undertakes an annual assessment of the ASB Aquatic Centre's compliance with NZ Swimming Pool Water Standards. The council provides funding for the ASB Aquatic Center and 20 school swimming pools provided they are available for public use.
Customer satisfaction with the ASB Aquatic Center is 80% or higher, as measured by the Communitrak Survey, conducted at least every three years.
Public Conveniences
Community outcomes How our activity contributes to the community outcome Our diverse community has access to a range of. We aim to provide clean public toilet facilities to meet the needs of the community and visitors in appropriate locations. Important changes from the ten-year plan There are no significant changes from the ten-year plan to the public convenience activity in the coming year.
Development of new facilities at Labyrinth Rock (Golden Bay), Rabbit Island (Conifer Park mountain bike area), Mapua Waterfront Park and Ben Cooper Park. Public amenities in convenient locations that meet user needs and are pleasant to use and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness. Customers are satisfied with our public toilets as measured by the Communitrak Survey undertaken at least three times a year.
Our toilets are cleaned and maintained to the relevant contract specification as measured in the bi-monthly sample contract audit. Currently the Council has 63 toilet blocks and has identified with the community where additional blocks are needed. New toilets will be built in Marahau in the year 2014/2015 and on other new reserves as needed.
Cemeteries
We strive to provide an attractive and peaceful environment for the funeral, commemoration and commemoration of the deceased. There are no important changes from the Ten Year Plan for the cemetery activity over the coming year. Cemeteries are maintained in accordance with the contractual standards in the Parks and Reserves Asset Management Contracts.
No project has been identified, although options to purchase land for a new cemetery in Richmond are to be considered.
Camping Grounds
Our aim is to ensure that Council owned camps provide holiday opportunities for visitors and residents and that they continue to be commercially viable and provide good financial returns for the Council. The Collingwood campsite will not be placed on a long term commercial lease basis until after 2010/2011.
Community Housing
Implementation of the joint holding company's proposal has been delayed while Nelson City Council considers its position. Additional funding of $1.2 million has been added to expand and renovate the Richmond Council Office in this final annual plan. Council will this financial year provide a grant to the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust of approximately $767,800 to assist with the running of the Nelson Provincial Museum.
To expand awareness of the Museum and expand audiences for the public services we provide. Tasman District Council holds 50% of the shares in this entity, with Nelson City Council holding the other 50 per cent. The Council's financial contribution to the administration and operation of the Company and the five visitor information centers in the Tasman district will be round.
Contribution to the upgrade of the Theater Royal and to the upgrade of the Trafalgar Centre. Financial reserve contributions are also paid as a percentage of the cost of some large construction projects. As a result of the submissions on the draft annual plan, the Council has added the following project to the reserve funding projects proposed in the draft annual plan.
The Tasman District Council was established in 1989 as a result of the Local Government Commission's final reorganization plan. Rental income from investment properties is recognized in the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Development and financial contributions are recognized as revenue when the Council provides or can provide the service that gave rise to the contribution being charged.
Finance leases transfer virtually all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. Any additional direct costs incurred by the lessee are added to the amount recognized as an asset. The Board has estimated the likely value of the assets to be acquired in a given year.
