That Council:
1. Notes and receives the proposal prepared by the Eyre Bioregional Permaculture Group Inc. (EBPG) dated 11 October 2024 regarding the use of a portion of land comprised within CR 6018/141 referred to as Allotment 302 Matthew Place, Port Lincoln (Premises) subject to land contamination investigations;
2. With consideration of the proposal received, authorise the CEO or delegate to commence negotiations with EBPG to develop suitable agreements for tenure over the Premises, with the following key terms:
a. A total term not exceeding five (5) years.
b. Annual peppercorn lease fee of $1.00 excl. GST (if demanded).
c. All utilities, taxes, and rates to be on-charged.
d. Maintenance of the Premises will be the responsibility of the EBPG.
e. All future proposed developments must be approved firstly by Council as the Land Manager, and then by the authority under the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
3. Endorse the proposed lease or licence inclusive of the key terms above be released for public consultation in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1999 and Council’s adopted Public Consultation and Community Engagement Policy (consultation period to start on 13 January 2025);
4. Endorse the CEO or delegate to notify the Crown Lands Office of the proposed lease and seek Ministerial approval of the lease as per the Crown Land Management Act 2009; and
5. Authorise the CEO to execute the agreements under delegation subject to:
a. the successful completion of the public consultation process as per Item 3, with successful completion determined by the Chief Executive Officer, who will refer the matter to Council if reasonable community concern is evidenced.
b. In accordance with Ministerial approval, and any subsequent conditions, that may be required, being obtained as per the Item 4.
