AlburyCity Sport and Recreation Grants - 2013

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At least 50% of the total cost of the project as assessed by Council will need to be provided by the applicant, either in cash, materials or labour/trade resources.  Labour is calculated at $30.00 an hour and tradespersons at $80.00 an hour.

(Please note: a minimum of 25% of the total project cost must be a cash contribution from the applicant).

2

Applications involving retrospective funding, maintenance costs, running costs, administration equipment, furnishings, floor coverings and salaries will not be considered.

3

Council will consider applications for the purchase of major items of sports equipment.

4

Generally, higher priority will be given to projects:

a)     Where multipurpose or flexible usage is planned.

b)    Which will be used by and are accessible to a wide cross section of the community.

c)     Which are developed in response to expressed or obvious local recreation needs.

d)    Which are supported by Council and the community.

e)     Where work can be completed within twelve (12) months of allocation (unless a staged program).

f)     Where the applicant has demonstrated their long term viability through either consistent historical use of a facility, a long term tenancy arrangement or where a long term management plan is in place.

g)    Where the applicant has demonstrated significant community development initiatives such as being a Good Sports club.

h)     That promotes health and safety, sun smart principles or environmental causes.

5

Generally, grant applications will receive a lower priority if:

a)     The project is for a private facility.

b)    The project is of a commercial nature.

c)     The project is associated with licensed premises.

6

Where applicable, the governing body of the applicant should provide a written endorsement of the application. Where applications are received by multiple clubs or organisations from within a single governing body, that governing body may be required to advise Council of their priorities in respect of those applications.

7

The organisation will undertake to complete the project or a discrete stage of the project within the 2012/2013 financial year.

8

The organisation understands that funds will be made available following completion of stages, or after the project has been completed. The applicant will be required to pay all invoices for the project and forward them to AlburyCity with proof of payment prior to AlburyCity forwarding a cheque for the grant. Payments will not be made to contractors.

9

If the project is to be completed in stages, details of the stages are to be attached.  All work will be subject to supervision by Council’s senior officers.

10

Council reserves the right to cancel the grant where undertakings in these guidelines are not honoured.

11

Applicant organisations must be incorporated. A Certificate of Incorporation must be submitted with this application.

12

Should a Development Application and/or Construction Certificate be required, the applicant will be responsible for completing these obligations. Associated fees typically charged by AlburyCity for the Development Application and/or Construction Certificate can be waived. It is not a requirement to have submitted a Development Application prior to your grant application however the applicant should be aware of the requirements of doing so prior to submission.

13

If appropriate, Council officers will make an inspection of the project site prior to decision.

14

Clubs with outstanding debts with AlburyCity will not be considered.