Decision details

Moved by the Lord Mayor,

Seconded by Councillor Couros -

THAT THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

1.       Having taken into account the relevant consideration contained in section 90(3) (b) & (d) and section 90(2) & (7) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA), this meeting of the Infrastructure and Public Works Committee dated 21 April 2026 resolves that it is necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public as the consideration of Item 10.1 [On Street EV Charging Network] listed on the Agenda in a meeting open to the public would on balance be contrary to the public interest.

Grounds and Basis

This Item is confidential as report contains information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret). Its disclosure could reasonably be expected to identify the Selected Provider and to confer a commercial advantage on a party with whom Council is conducting business. Additionally, it could prejudice the commercial position of Council, with the potential to confer a commercial advantage to a third-party competitor of a person with whom Council is conducting business. 

Public Interest

The Committee is satisfied that the principle that the meeting be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed in the circumstances.  Disclosing this information may result in the release of information prior to the finalisation of ‘commercial in confidence’ negotiation with the proponent.  Furthermore, disclosure of Council’s commercial position may severely prejudice Council’s ability to discuss/participate or influence a proposal for the benefit of Council and the community in this matter and in relation to other contract negotiations.

2.       Pursuant to section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) (the Act), this meeting of the Infrastructure and Public Works Committee dated 21 April 2026 orders that the public (with the exception of members of Corporation staff and any person permitted to remain) be excluded from this meeting to enable this meeting to receive, discuss or consider in confidence Item 10.1 [On Street EV Charging Network] listed in the Agenda, on the grounds that such item of business, contains information and matters of a kind referred to in section 90(3) (b) & (d) of the Act.

Carried

Members of the public and corporation staff not involved with Item 10.1 left the Colonel Light Room at 10.26 pm.