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Komiti ā Pūtea, ā Mahi Hoki / Finance and Performance Committee
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Finance and Performance Committee held in the Reception Lounge, Auckland Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 at 9.39am.
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Chairperson |
Cr Ross Clow |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Desley Simpson, JP |
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Members |
Cr Josephine Bartley |
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Cr Dr Cathy Casey |
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Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore |
From 1.53pm, Item 9 |
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Cr Linda Cooper, JP |
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Cr Chris Darby |
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Cr Alf Filipaina |
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Cr Hon Christine Fletcher, QSO |
From 9.53am, Item 5.1 |
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Mayor Hon Phil Goff, CNZM, JP |
Until 3.10pm, Item 10 |
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IMSB Member Tau Henare |
Until 11.48am, Item 8 |
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Cr Richard Hills |
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Cr Penny Hulse |
Until 3.10pm, Item 10 |
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Cr Mike Lee |
From 10.31am, Item 6.1 |
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Cr Daniel Newman, JP |
From 9.40am, Item 6.1 |
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Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM |
Until 3.10pm, Item 10 |
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IMSB Chair David Taipari |
Until 12.07pm, Item 9 |
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Cr Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE |
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Cr Wayne Walker |
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Cr John Watson |
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Cr Paul Young |
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ABSENT
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Members |
Cr Efeso Collins |
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IMSB Member Terrence Hohneck |
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Cr Greg Sayers |
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Finance and Performance Committee 16 April 2019 |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/30 MOVED by Chairperson R Clow, seconded by Cr C Casey: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) accept the apologies from Deputy Mayor, Cr B Cashmore for absence on council business; Cr E Collins, Cr G Sayers and IMSB Member T Hohneck for absence; Cr C Fletcher for lateness; and IMSB Chair D Taipari and IMSB Member T Henare, for early departure. |
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Note: An apology was subsequently received from Cr M Lee for lateness. Deputy Mayor Cr B Cashmore subsequently entered the meeting at 1.53pm. |
There were no declarations of interest.
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Resolution number FIN/2019/31 MOVED by Chairperson R Clow, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 March 2019 and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday, 20 March 2019, as a true and correct record. |
There were no petitions.
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5.1 |
Public Input - Liam Venter, Auckland Motorcycle Club regarding the timing and allocation for financial support to build a replacement bucket motorcycle race track at Colin Dale Park |
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Cr D Newman joined the meeting at
9.40am. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/32 MOVED by Chairperson R Clow, seconded by Cr C Darby: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) receive and thank Mr Liam Venter, Auckland Motorcycle Club for his presentation regarding the timing and allocation for financial support to build a replacement bucket motorcycle race track at Colin Dale Park. b) request that staff work with the Auckland Motorcycle Club on alternative options. |
Cr W Walker left the meeting at 10.18am.
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Public Input - Waitematā Low Carbon Network regarding Council Controlled Organisation Statements of Intent |
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IMSB Chair D Taipari left the
meeting at 10.18am. |
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Ms Sarah Thomson, Mr Grant Hewison and Ms Imogen Allen gave a PowerPoint presentation. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/33 MOVED by Cr P Hulse, seconded by Cr R Hills: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) receive and thank Ms Sarah Thomson, Mr Grant Hewison and Ms Imogen Allen, Waitematā Low Carbon Network for their presentation related to including additional information in the Council Controlled Organisation Statements of Intent to better support the council’s commitment to 1.5C maximum warming. |
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a 16 April 2019 - Finance and Performance Committee, Item 5.2 - Public Input - Waitemata Low Carbon Network regarding Council Controlled Organisation Statements of Intent - PowerPoint presentation |
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Local Board Input - Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board relating to the Ngāti Ōtara Multi-Sport and Cultural Centre |
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IMSB Member T Henare left the meeting at 10.42am. Ms Lotu Fuli, Chairperson - Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Member Apulu Autagavaia gave a PowerPoint presentation. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/34 MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr J Bartley: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) receive and thank Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair, Lotu Fuli, and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board member Apulu Autagavaia for their presentation regarding the Ngāti Ōtara Multi-Sport and Cultural Centre. |
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a 16 April 2019 - Finance and Performance Committee, Item 6.1 - Local Board Input - Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board relating to the Ngāti Ōtara Multi-Sport and Cultural Centre - PowerPoint presentation |
There was no extraordinary business.
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IMSB Member T Henare returned to the meeting at 10.51am. Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 11.15am. |
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MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr J Bartley: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) approve $1.5M allocation of funding in financial year 2020/2021 from the One Local Initiative (OLI) programme fund to the Ngāti Ōtara Multi-sport and Cultural Centre project and incorporate the project in the OLI programme from a governance perspective. |
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MOVED by Cr D Newman, seconded by Cr C Fletcher: an amendment by way of replacement: b) approve the expansion of the One Local Initiative (OLI) programme by $1.5M with $1.5M of that expanded fund allocated to fund the Ngāti Ōtara Multi-sport and Cultural Centre project to be considered, if required, as part of the Annual Budget 2019/2020, and incorporate the project in the OLI programme from a governance perspective. |
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MOVED by Cr L Cooper, seconded by IMSB Chair D Taipari: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) agree that under Standing Order 1.6.7, the amendment now under debate, be put to the vote. LOST |
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Note: With the agreement of the meeting, the wording of the amendment was changed as follows: |
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MOVED by Cr D Newman, seconded by Cr C Fletcher: an amendment by way of addition: That the Finance and Performance Committee: b) consider the expansion of the One Local Initiative (OLI) programme by $1.5M as part of the Annual Budget 2019/2020. |
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Note: After discussion and with the agreement of the meeting, the mover and seconder withdrew support of the amendment in favour of it being incorporated into the original motion. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/35 MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Cr J Bartley: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) approve $1.5M allocation of funding in financial year 2020/2021 from the One Local Initiative (OLI) programme fund to the Ngāti Ōtara Multi-sport and Cultural Centre project and incorporate the project in the OLI programme from a governance perspective. b) consider the expansion of the One Local Initiative (OLI) programme by $1.5M as part of the Annual Budget 2019/2020. |
The meeting adjourned 11.48am and reconvened at 11.56am.
Cr J Bartley, IMSB Member T Henare, and IMSB Chair D Taipari were not present.
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Proposed Shareholder Comments on Draft Council-Controlled Organisation 2019-2022 Statements of Intent |
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Note: changes to the original recommendation, adding new clauses c) to m), were made with the agreement of the meeting. Cr A
Filipaina left the meeting at 12.06pm Cr J Bartley returned to the meeting
at 12.08pm. Cr W Walker left the meeting at 12.51pm. Cr C Casey left the meeting at 12.55pm.
The meeting adjourned 12.59pm and reconvened at 1.33pm. Cr C Fletcher and Cr Sir J Walker were not present.
Cr C Casey returned to the meeting at 1.33pm. Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting at 1.39pm. Deputy Mayor Cr B Cashmore joined the meeting at 1.53pm. |
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MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson, seconded by Mayor P Goff: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) note the recommended comments on the draft statements of intent 2019/2020 – 2021/2022 for the five substantive CCOs contained in this report. b) note that feedback at this stage of the statement of intent process is focussed on matters raised in the letters of expectation, statutory requirements, and any other council strategies which have not been adequately addressed in the draft statements of intent. c) note that Auckland Transport’s current approach to communication and engagement with Auckland residents and ratepayers is unsatisfactory. d) note that Auckland Transport’s current approach to communication and engagement with ward councillors on the ‘no surprises’ expectation is unsatisfactory.\ e) request that Auckland Transport make its statement of intent more specific about its work programme, noting where works/projects will occur. f) require attendance of Auckland Transport at public meetings related to major works in business improvement districts and wards, if requested by the ward councillor(s) or local board resolution g) request Auckland Transport provide feedback to elected members on the results of public consultation, including for and against proposals h) request Auckland Transport seek input from ward councillor(s) on engagement materials for major works in their wards prior to release to public i) request progress reports on any resolution from the Governing Body for action by Auckland Transport at the following quarterly reporting j) request Auckland Transport report quarterly on reduction of congestion in Auckland. k) request that Auckland Transport discuss how to improve the following issues at a forthcoming workshop with governing body members: i) timing and quality of engagement with ward councillors, local boards, business improvement districts, and communities of interest regarding significant road works in wards, ii) engagement with business improvement districts on a regular basis, providing sufficient notice before major works occur in their district boundaries iii) provision of sound evidence including economic and social impact statements to support major works within business improvement districts iv) process for allocating the local board transport capital fund v) performance standards for contractors in relation to public engagement vi) responding and reporting on shareholder resolutions vii) definition of ‘major works’ l) request that Auckland Transport’s final statement of intent includes the outcomes of the above workshop m) agree that the Mayor and the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee will prepare letters to be sent to the five substantive council-controlled organisations containing the shareholder comments. n) agree that the content of the shareholder comment letters be based on the feedback in this report, with any deletions or additions based on feedback at the meeting. o) note that staff will record any feedback at the meeting which relates to performance or operational issues, and ensure it is raised with the relevant council-controlled organisations. p) delegate to the Manager, CCO Governance and External Partnerships, the authority to finalise the shareholder feedback on the draft statements of intent for Mangere Mountain Education Trust, Contemporary Art Foundation and Community Education Trust Auckland. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/36 MOVED by Cr C Darby, seconded by Cr P Hulse: as an amendment by way of addition. That the Finance and Performance Committee: q) request that Auckland Transport engage closely with the council on developing a strategy, actions and measures to support the City Centre Masterplan refresh and Auckland Climate Action Plan, once confirmed, including the need for reducing Vehicle Kilometres Travelled (VKT) and emissions in the city centre. |
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6 the following councillors requested that their dissenting votes be recorded against the amendment: · Cr C Fletcher · Cr D Newman · Cr D Simpson · Cr S Stewart |
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The substantive motion was put in parts and clauses a) to q) were renumbered. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/37 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson, seconded by Mayor P Goff: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) note the recommended comments on the draft statements of intent 2019/2020 – 2021/2022 for the five substantive CCOs contained in this report. b) note that feedback at this stage of the statement of intent process is focussed on matters raised in the letters of expectation, statutory requirements, and any other council strategies which have not been adequately addressed in the draft statements of intent. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/38 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson, seconded by Mayor P Goff: That the Finance and Performance Committee: c) note that Auckland Transport’s current approach to communication and engagement with Auckland residents and ratepayers is unsatisfactory.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
The motion was declared carried by 10 votes to 7. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/39 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson, seconded by Mayor P Goff: That the Finance and Performance Committee: d) note that Auckland Transport’s current approach to communication and engagement with ward councillors on the ‘no surprises’ expectation is unsatisfactory. A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
The motion was declared carried by 9 votes to 8. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/40 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson, seconded by Mayor P Goff: That the Finance and Performance Committee: e) request that Auckland Transport make its statement of intent more specific about its work programme, noting where works/projects will occur. f) require attendance of Auckland Transport at public meetings related to major works in business improvement districts and wards, if requested by the ward councillor(s) or local board resolution g) request Auckland Transport provide feedback to elected members on the results of public consultation, including for and against proposals h) request Auckland Transport seek input from ward councillor(s) on engagement materials for major works in their wards prior to release to public i) request progress reports on any resolution from the Governing Body for action by Auckland Transport at the following quarterly reporting j) request Auckland Transport report quarterly on reduction of congestion in Auckland. k) request that Auckland Transport discuss how to improve the following issues at a forthcoming workshop with governing body members: i) timing and quality of engagement with ward councillors, local boards, business improvement districts, and communities of interest regarding significant road works in wards, ii) engagement with business improvement districts on a regular basis, providing sufficient notice before major works occur in their district boundaries iii) provision of sound evidence including economic and social impact statements to support major works within business improvement districts iv) process for allocating the local board transport capital fund v) performance standards for contractors in relation to public engagement vi) responding and reporting on shareholder resolutions vii) definition of ‘major works’ l) request that Auckland Transport’s final statement of intent includes the outcomes of the above workshop |
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6 the following councillors requested that their dissenting votes be recorded as follows: · Deputy Mayor Cr B Cashmore against clauses e) and j) · Cr L Cooper against clause g) · Cr C Darby against clauses f), g), h), i) and k) · Cr A Filipaina against clauses e), g) and k) |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/41 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson, seconded by Mayor P Goff: That the Finance and Performance Committee: m) request that Auckland Transport engage closely with the council on developing a strategy, actions and measures to support the City Centre Masterplan refresh and Auckland Climate Action Plan, once confirmed, including the need for reducing Vehicle Kilometres Travelled (VKT) and emissions in the city centre. |
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6 the following councillors requested that their dissenting votes be recorded as follows: · Cr C Fletcher · Cr D Newman · Cr D Simpson · Cr S Stewart · Cr P Young |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/42 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson, seconded by Mayor P Goff: That the Finance and Performance Committee: n) agree that the Mayor and the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee will prepare letters to be sent to the five substantive council-controlled organisations containing the shareholder comments. o) agree that the content of the shareholder comment letters be based on the feedback in this report, with any deletions or additions based on feedback at the meeting. p) note that staff will record any feedback at the meeting which relates to performance or operational issues, and ensure it is raised with the relevant council-controlled organisations. q) delegate to the Manager, CCO Governance and External Partnerships, the authority to finalise the shareholder feedback on the draft statements of intent for Mangere Mountain Education Trust, Contemporary Art Foundation and Community Education Trust Auckland. |
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For clarity, the resolution reads as follows: a) note the recommended comments on the draft statements of intent 2019/2020 – 2021/2022 for the five substantive CCOs contained in this report. b) note that feedback at this stage of the statement of intent process is focussed on matters raised in the letters of expectation, statutory requirements, and any other council strategies which have not been adequately addressed in the draft statements of intent. c) note that Auckland Transport’s current approach to communication and engagement with Auckland residents and ratepayers is unsatisfactory. d) note that Auckland Transport’s current approach to communication and engagement with ward councillors on the ‘no surprises’ expectation is unsatisfactory. e) request that Auckland Transport make its statement of intent more specific about its work programme, noting where works/projects will occur. f) require attendance of Auckland Transport at public meetings related to major works in business improvement districts and wards, if requested by the ward councillor(s) or local board resolution g) request Auckland Transport provide feedback to elected members on the results of public consultation, including for and against proposals h) request Auckland Transport seek input from ward councillor(s) on engagement materials for major works in their wards prior to release to public i) request progress reports on any resolution from the Governing Body for action by Auckland Transport at the following quarterly reporting j) request Auckland Transport report quarterly on reduction of congestion in Auckland. k) request that Auckland Transport discuss how to improve the following issues at a forthcoming workshop with governing body members: i) timing and quality of engagement with ward councillors, local boards, business improvement districts, and communities of interest regarding significant road works in wards, ii) engagement with business improvement districts on a regular basis, providing sufficient notice before major works occur in their district boundaries iii) provision of sound evidence including economic and social impact statements to support major works within business improvement districts iv) process for allocating the local board transport capital fund v) performance standards for contractors in relation to public engagement vi) responding and reporting on shareholder resolutions vii) definition of ‘major works’ l) request that Auckland Transport’s final statement of intent includes the outcomes of the above workshop m) request that Auckland Transport engage closely with the council on developing a strategy, actions and measures to support the City Centre Masterplan refresh and Auckland Climate Action Plan, once confirmed, including the need for reducing Vehicle Kilometres Travelled (VKT) and emissions in the city centre. n) agree that the Mayor and the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee will prepare letters to be sent to the five substantive council-controlled organisations containing the shareholder comments. o) agree that the content of the shareholder comment letters be based on the feedback in this report, with any deletions or additions based on feedback at the meeting. p) note that staff will record any feedback at the meeting which relates to performance or operational issues, and ensure it is raised with the relevant council-controlled organisations. q) delegate to the Manager, CCO Governance and External Partnerships, the authority to finalise the shareholder feedback on the draft statements of intent for Mangere Mountain Education Trust, Contemporary Art Foundation and Community Education Trust Auckland. |
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Cr P Hulse retired from the meeting at 3.10pm. Cr S Stewart retired from the meeting at 3.10pm. Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 3.10pm. Mayor P Goff retired from the meeting at 3.10pm. |
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A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/43 MOVED by Cr L Cooper, seconded by Chairperson R Clow: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) endorse further work on council provision of the transport works required to support development in Redhills and options for funding this including a targeted rate. |
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a 16 April 2019 - Finance and Performance Committee, Item 10 - Unlocking development at Redhills - PowerPoint presentation |
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Finance and Performance Committee - Information Report - 16 April 2019 |
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Resolution number FIN/2019/44 MOVED by Chairperson R Clow, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Simpson: That the Finance and Performance Committee: a) receive the information report – 19 March 2019. |
12 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
3.33pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Finance and Performance Committee HELD ON
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