To consider applications for Township Funding

The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Director of Neighbourhoods which provided an update on revenue and capital expenditure, commitments

and balances of Rochdale South Township Funds 2019/20 and to enable the

allocation of funds to proposed projects.

In considering the funding applications the Sub-Committee received oral

representations the applicant’s and/or their representatives, who were in

attendance at the meeting.

Alternatives considered:

Members were asked to decide whether or not to approve the allocation of funds to projects/schemes as appropriate.

Resolved:

1.    That the expenditure, commitments and balances of the Rochdale

Township Funds 2019/20, as detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 of the submitted report be noted;

2.    That the decisions made under delegated authority as detailed in Appendix 3 of the submitted report be noted;

3.    That the Townships and Communities Manager, in consultation with the

Chair, Vice Chair and opposition spokesperson of the Sub-Committee, be given delegated authority to make decisions on any deferred projects;

4.    It be noted that the Townships & Communities Manager has assessed

proposed projects to be considered for funding against the criteria of eligibility for the Rochdale South Township Fund, the priorities of the Township and any specific risks have been identified

5.    That applications for Township Funds 2019/20, (as outlined at Appendix 4 of the submitted report); and be dealt with as follows:-

Reasons for the decision:

Management of the Rochdale South Township Fund is delegated to the

Rochdale South Township Action & Resources Delegated Sub Committee.

Rochdale South Township Funds are allocated to projects that benefit the

Township’s community and environment, and realise the Township priorities.

To enable the committee to monitor and review the use of the Rochdale South

Township Funds to ensure continued efficient and effective use of the funds.

Eligible for call in - yes