Aquatic Venues Service Transformation

That changed Committee Recommendation PE26.0811.013 be resolves as follows: 1 That the report/attachments be deemed confidential and be treated as such in accordance with sections 171 and 200 of the Local Government Act 2009 and that the report/attachments remain confidential unless the Chief Executive Officer decides otherwise. 2 That Council endorses the proposed future service delivery model involving the engagement of a single strategic partner to operate all City of Gold Coast aquatic centres. 3 That Council notes that: a The proposed operating model maintains existing services, access arrangements and customer experience. b That the City of Gold Coast retains accountability for governance, safety, compliance and customer outcomes. c Workforce transition will be managed in accordance with the Certified Agreement. 4 That Council authorises the Chief Executive Office (or his delegate) to finalise, enter into and execute all contractual arrangements and associated documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution. 5 That the lead petitioners of any petitions received by Council related specifically to this matter be advised of Council’s decision and be requested to inform other petitioners accordingly. 6 That an annual review of programs and fees be referred to the Lifestyle. Environment, Heritage and Resilience Committee for approval. 7 That the citywide membership fee be included in the Fees and Charges documentation for consideration annually by Special Budget Committee. 8 That a separate report on ‘Aquatic Sports Group Booking Fees’ be prepared for consideration at a relevant committee.

For: Cr Shelley Curtis, Cr Donna Gates, Cr Mark Hammel, Cr Bob La Castra, Mayor Tom Tate, Cr Darren Taylor, Cr Glenn Tozer, Cr Joe Wilkinson, Cr Peter Young

Against: Cr Dan Doran, Cr Naomi Fowler, Cr Nick Marshall, Cr Josh Martin, Cr Gail O'Neill, Cr Brooke Patterson