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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

WORKS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE

will be held as follows:

Members:

Ex Officio:

1. APOLOGIES

   An apology has been received from Councillor Christian for non-attendance.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Works and Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, 19 October 2006 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
   "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
   (a)	The local authority by resolution so decides; and
   (b)	The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-
   	(i)	The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
   	(ii)	The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."
   Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
   "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
   (a)	That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
   	(i)	That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
   	(ii)	The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
   (b)	no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion."

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   A period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

   The following request has been received to address the meeting:

   4.1. CONTAINER DEPOSIT LEVY - WARREN SNOW

   Warren Snow will give a presentation to the Committee regarding the Container Deposit Levy.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING LIST  

   Lisa Stothers
   Acting Committee Manager	26 October 2006

   Reporting on reports requested/pending list for the information of the Works and Service Committee.

   Recommending that this report be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 1-2

6. UPDATE ON RESOURCE RECOVERY AND COLLECTION METHODS FOR KERBSIDE RECYCLABLES

   Jan Burbery & Rennae Corner
   Environmental & Utility Management	24 October 2006

   Reporting that Council's recycling collection contracts are due to expire on 30 June 2008 providing an opportunity to review current services and approaches to achieve the objectives and targets in the Council's Waste Management Plan..

   Recommending the Committee endorses the release of tender documents, in conjunction with Manukau City Council, for a "build, own and operate" Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) contract.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 3-12

7. TENDER ACCEPTANCE REPORT - INORGANIC REFUSE COLLECTION 2007 - AUCKLAND ISTHMUS

   Warwick Jaine
   Manager Recycling and Waste Operations	25 October 2006

   Reporting on the outcome of the tender process for the 2007 Isthmus household inorganic refuse collection service.

   Recommending that it be a recommendation to Council that the tender from Alpha Refuse Collection Limited of $2,357,100 (plus GST) be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 13-16

8. SP2006/343: RANGITOTO AVENUE STORMWATER UPGRADE

   Daphne Yap
   Project Manager, Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Ltd	20 October 2006

   Reporting on the tenders received for stormwater upgrade package SP2006/343: Ara Street, Rakau Street and Rangitoto Avenue, Remuera.

   Recommending that it be a recommendation to Council that the tender contract from Kerry Drainage Ltd for $909,000 (inclusive of contingency sum but exclusive of provisional sum of $750,000 and GST) be accepted.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 17-20

9. HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS GREY WATER DIVERSION OPTION

   Greg Paterson
   Manager Water Planning	17 October 2006

   Reporting on a submission by the Waiheke Community Board to Auckland City's 2006 Long Term Council Community Plan requesting Auckland City Council work with Auckland Regional Council to promote grey water diversion options.

   Recommending the report be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 21-24

10. SUBMISSION TO NEW ZEALAND ELECTRICITY COMMISSION ON TRANSPOWER'S AMENDED AUCKLAND GRID UPGRADE PROPOSAL

    Des Hughes
    Manager Utility Relationships	25 August 2006

    Advising the Committee that Transpower submitted to the NZ Electricity Commission on 20 October 2006 its Amended Auckland Grid Update Proposal (AAGUP) for the new 400 kV line from Whakamaru to Otahuhu.

    The Commission has now released the proposal to Transpower customers, affected land owners and the general public for consultation. Submissions close on 22 November 2006.

    Recommending that the Committee gives the Chairmen of the Works and Services Committee and the Economic and Development and Sustainable Committee the delegated authority to make a submission to the New Zealand Commission on Council's behalf.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 25-26