Decision details

THAT COUNCIL:

1.       Notes Administration’s responses to the list of further budget savings suggested since the 23 May 2026 CEO Briefing, outlined in Attachment A of Item 7.2, on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Finance and Governance Committee held on 21 April 2026.

2.       Endorses the annual priorities, as outlined within the ‘Our Strategies and Plans’ in Attachment B of Item 7.2 on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Finance and Governance Committee held on 21 April 2026, for the development of the Draft 2026/27 Business Plan and Budget for the purpose of public consultation.

3.       Endorses the operating budgets and program plans (inclusive of service changes) and Strategic Projects, as outlined within the ‘Our Programs and Projects’ in Attachment B of Item 7.2 on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Finance and Governance Committee held on 21 April 2026, for the development of the Draft 2026/27 Business Plan and Budget for the purpose of public consultation.