IDP and Budget Public Participation - April 2020 - Stellenbosch Municipality
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Description BAC Bid Adjudication Committee CBD Central Business District CCTV Closed-circuit Television COCT City of Cape Town CV Curriculum Vitae DCAS Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport: Western Cape DSD Department of Social Development: Western Cape GAP Affordable Housing HDA Housing Development Agency ICT Information and Communication Technology IDP Integrated Development Plan LED Local Economic Development LUPA Western Cape Land Use Planning Act, 2014 (Act No. 3 of 2014) MayCo Mayoral Committee MPT Municipal Planning Tribunal mSDF Municipal Spatial Development Framework MTREF Medium Term Revenue Expenditure Framework NEMA National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) NERSA National Energy Regulator of South Africa NMT Non-motorised Transport PGWC Provincial Government Western Cape RSEP Regional Social Economic Programme SCM Supply Chain Management TRA Temporary Relocation Area WCED Western Cape Education Department
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS •Create an environment conducive to business development and job creation Valley of •Support emerging entrepreneurs Possibility •Effective infrastructure and asset management •Transport oriented development initiatives to streamline traffic flow •Non-motorised transport initiatives to minimise traffic in congested centres Green and •Update the mSDF to ensure spatial justice and sustainability Sustainable •Facilitate efficient use of all forms of capital available to Stellenbosch Valley •Urban Regeneration •Develop institutional crime prevention strategies Safe Valley •Facilitate social crime prevention initiatives •Sustainable Human Settlements Dignified •Develop and implement social infrastructure Living •Access to Basic Services •Liveable Settlements •Effective Asset Management System Good •Manage IDP with effective performance management Governance •Audit, Fraud and Risk Management and •Credible and Efficient Financial Management Compliance •Skilled workforce •Smart City in keeping pace with new ICT developments
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 New 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year IDP Review Review Review Review 5 year IDP (2017 to 2022) Year 1 – New Plan for the 5 years Year 2 – Report on year 1 and review ward priorities Year 3 – Report on year 1 & 2 and review ward priorities Year 4 – Report on year 1, 2 & 3 and review ward priorities Year 5 – Report on 4th generation IDP achievements (year 1 to 5)
OBJECTIVES: IDP and Budget Public Participation • September 2019: public had an opportunity at ward level to communicate needs and priorities to the Municipality, which was incorporated into the Draft IDP and MTREF Budget. • After public participation process in September 2019, the IDP and Budget were reviewed for the 2020/21 financial year and submitted to Council for consideration and public participation; • April 2020: – Opportunity to provide feedback to the public on year 3. – Opportunity to engage the public w.r.t. draft IDP and MTREF Budget. The public and all stakeholders of the Municipality are encouraged to submit comments to the Municipality by Friday, 08 May 2020.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism Public
Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism Local Economic Hubs Comment/s Franschhoek: Groendal informal trading site to be completed by the end of 2019/20 financial year. Languedoc, Meerlust, Maasdorp and Wemmershoek: Projects not economically viable at this stage. Klapmuts: The Klapmuts informal trading site has been completed and the process to allocate trading spaces to informal traders is in progress. Jamestown: Planning phase completed. In the process of preparing tender documents for the appointment of a building contractor. Unemployment/ Job Creation Comment/s Job creation, though a serious concern at local government level, is not a municipal mandate, however, the Stellenbosch Municipality continue to create an enabling environment for investment to contribute to job creation through business development.
Planning, Local Economic Development and Tourism Tourism Comment/s Development of a Tourism Plan Service Provider has been appointed. Tourism Plan in the process of development.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Rural Management
Rural Development Rural Management Comment/s Rural Management Plan Adopted by Council in December 2018.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Integrated Human Settlements Public
Integrated Human Settlements Housing Development Housing remains a challenge as resources and allocations from National and Provincial Government remains limited, and the backlog tremendous. Area/s Comment/s The National Minister of Public Works has approved the transfer of the property on which the Franschhoek feasibility studies has been taken place on. As soon as the transfer on land in favour of (Wards 1 & 2) Stellenbosch Municipality has been completed, the final process to obtain development rights will occur. Lanquedoc Discussions between Stellenbosch Municipality and the land-owners of Lanquedoc are aimed at a possible land acquisition to provide affordable housing in the Dwarsriver Valley. Wemmershoek Dwarsriver Currently no further housing development studies will take place due to the environmental Valley (Ward 3 matters raised during the previous feasibility study. & 4) Maasdorp A service provider was appointed to provide different options in order to do township establishment. These different options are currently being discussed and thereafter it will be presented to the affected community.
Integrated Human Settlements Area/s Comment/s Meerlust A procurement process to appoint a developer (Call for Proposal) has commenced and as soon as a successful service provider is appointed, community participation will intensify to Dwarsriver address the way forward. Valley (Ward 3 & 4) Kylemore The National Department of Public Works is in the process of transferring Erf 64, Kylemore in favour of Stellenbosch Municipality. Phase 1 of GAP houses is near completion and the implementing agent has also commenced with the subsided houses. The development on Erf 11330 (Hillside Village) is earmarked to be completed by June 2020. Jonkershoek The Municipality is in discussions with Housing Development Agencies (HDA) to address the Ida’s Valley challenges of basic services to the families residing in Jonkershoek as well as a permanent (Ward 5 & 6) solution to the housing crisis experience in the area. Backyard dwellers The final report was received from the consultants and are currently being reviewed by user department before submitting to Council. The information obtain in the survey will be used as a guideline when further development occurs.
Integrated Human Settlements Area/s Comment/s Watergang Development A consultant has been appointed to provide enhanced service sites. Given the slope, the platforms need to be redesigned and a tender to appoint a service provider will be completed. The service provider submitted a technical report with an estimated cost. The Directorate: Infrastructure Services is currently evaluating the technical report. The current estimates received from the consultant is much higher than anticipated. Zone O Families have successfully been relocated to a decanting site. LUPA application has been Kayamandi submitted to the Land Use Planning department and approved by MPT. After the appeal (Wards 12, 13, period has lapsed, a tender process will be followed to appoint a service provider to 14 & 15) commence with services and construction. This project will be dealt with in phases. Town Centre Development The service provider has prepared different development concept plans to be presented to the community. After the public participation process has concluded, the LUPA application will be submitted to the Land Use Planning Section for approval. It should be noted that the upgrading of the Town Centre is linked to the decanting site that needs to be established in the Northern Extension. At a public meeting was held during December 2019, the community in principle accepted the development proposal with certain concerns. To address these concerns a site visit has being arranged in order to give representatives a first-hand view of high density development modules.
Integrated Human Settlements Area/s Comment/s Soekmekaar Development The first Call for Proposals had to be cancelled due to non- responsiveness of the two bidders from which proposals were received. Taking into consideration the outcome of the first Call for Proposals, the second Call for Proposals, which was advertised in February 2020, capsulated Cloetesville specific outcomes. The advertisement period was until the end of March 2020, where after the & Klapmuts Supply Chain Management process will follow. Estimated development rights to be obtained (Wards 16, in 18 months. 17, 18 & 19) Upgrading of the Steps (Cloetesville) A contractor has been appointed and the rectification of the units will commence in the current financial year. Klapmuts Phase 1 has been completed. The civil contractor has completed 76 service sites with concrete slabs and the Municipality has started with a procurement process to provide TRA's. Klapmuts (Ward 18) & De Novo Ward 19 The Planning phase for the further development of De Novo is ongoing and various studies are being undertaken by the appointed consultants. The current houses in De Novo will be rectified through a competitive bid process. This project is managed by the PDoHS.
Integrated Human Settlements Area/s Comment/s Longlands Housing Subsidy implemented Implementing agent appointed and site establishment took place in November 2019. Vlottenburg Expected completion date is during the 2020/21 financial year. & Jamestown Jamestown Housing (bulk sewer 408 opportunities) (Ward 20 & Bulk sewer upgrading is ongoing. A procurement process has been followed to appoint a 21) service provider to compile a Bill of Quantities. Currently, an evaluation process has been commenced whereby the BAC must appoint a service provider. After the latter, Stage 2 of the process will be finalised.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Parks, Open Spaces and Environment Public
Parks, Open Spaces and Environment Burial Space Comment/s Extension of cemetery in Kylemore (Ward 4) Building plans completed and submitted to the Building Development Section. The plans includes an office and security. Identification of land for a cemetery (Ward 18) Environmental Impact Assessment proceeded on 2 sites, Louw’s Bos (Farm 502) and Culcatta Bos (Farm 29). Environmental Authorisation (in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998 [NEMA]) for the Culcatta Bos site was issued on 20 September 2019 and Louw’s Bos 22 January 2020. Expecting a decision on Water Use Licensing by the Department of Water and Sanitation and Land Use in terms of the Municipal Planning By-Law on both during 2020. Cleaning of rivers Comment/s The River Stewardship Programme is an on-going programme that addresses issues surrounding rivers within the WCO24.
Parks, Open Spaces and Environment Parks Area/s Comment/s Jan Marais Park: to uplift and better utilise the JMP to benefit the residents Jonkershoek (Ward 7) A draft layout was presented to MAYCO. The Parking Plan of the Directorate: Infrastructure Services must be incorporated before the revise proposal will be discussed. Cloetesville Regional Social Economic Programme (RSEP) Park is in process next to Cloetesville Library. (Ward 16 & 17) New Integrated Park being developed in Last Street. Klapmuts (Ward Kudu Park Street (Koelpark) and Adams Street Park has been upgraded. 18) Jamestown & Jamestown and Paradyskloof Outdoor gym projects were completed. Paryskloof
Parks, Open Spaces and Environment Open Spaces Area/s Comment/s Onderpappe Fencing of the Nature Reserve. It has been budgeted for in this financial year 2019/20. gaaiberg Project should be completed by 30 June 2020. Final decision of the area to be fenced, is not (Ward 11) only with Stellenbosch Municipality but also with Province and the Cape Nature Reserve. The establishment of an arboretum / tree park against the mountain slope of Dalsig / Dalsig / Brandwacht Brandwacht (Ward 22) The Environmental Management Plan for Paradyskloof nature area does not provide for any such development, but rather that the area be rehabilitated as an fynbos area.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Youth, Sport and Culture Public
Youth, Sport and Culture Youth Comment/s The Mayoral Youth Skills Development Programme included accredited training in: - General Building Maintenance; - Plumbing; - Five Star Table Attendant; - Food Service Assistant; and - Assistant Chef. Job Readiness in partnership with DSD focus on CV writing and interviewing skills reaching 79 youth. The DCAS Youth Drama Festival delivered the following results for Stellenbosch Municipality: - Best Writer; Best Actress; and Best Production – Runner up. Department of Social Development Youth Camp and recruitment drive with Chrysallis Academy to introduce our youth to different opportunities available.
Youth, Sport and Culture Sport Area/s Comment/s Negotiate with Groendal High School to keep the sport field: The proposal on utilising school fields for sport and maintained by the Municipality needs to be discussed with WCED. A request was submitted to meet with WCED via DCAS to discuss the possibility. Development / Upgrading of Sport Facilities (Ward 2): The sport fields are being upgraded Franschhoek and all sport activities on the fields have been postponed until April 2020. (Wards 1 &2) Building of a clubhouse in La Motte: Project to commence in this financial year. Property Management Department facilitating the process. Franschhoek Sportground Borehole 85% completed. A budget was requested to complete the commissioning of the borehole and pumps. Dwarsriver Lanquedoc sport facilities: Work in progress, clubhouse to be completed 30 June 2020. Valley (Wards 3 & 4) Pniel Sportsground: Pniel cricket sight screens were installed. Idasvalley Re-surface: Tennis courts 60% completed, to be completed end May 2020. (Wards 5 & 6) Netball courts upgraded: Resurfacing 100% completed. Kayamandi Astroturf: Tender bids received and ready to serve at the Bid Evaluation Kayamandi Committee. Project to commence in 2020 and to be completed 2021, if the budget is approved.
Youth, Sport and Culture Culture Comment/s New Library (Kylemore) Municipal land has been identified as a possible site for a library, however DCAS has indicated that currently all library projects and upgrades have been put on hold. The Municipality cannot assist with the required funds to build a new facility. A further application for assistance with funding will be made to DCAS in the next financial year.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Infrastructure Services Public
Infrastructure Services Water and Wastewater Services: Water Area/s Comment/s Mooiwater Informal Settlement: Repair of tiolets Franschhoek A contractor has been appointed. New tender to be evaluated, to be appointed for the (Ward 1) maintenance of fiolets. Assessment has been done. Six sites in Mooiwater had been identified for the repair of tiolets. All tiolets to be build with bricks - centre of Klein Mooiwater. Extension of WWTW: Stellenbosch WCO24 Stellenbosch Wastewater Treatment Works officially opened on 04 March 2020 (Greater New Polkadraai Reservoir Stellenbosch) The planning phase is in progress, on the implementation of the project. Tenders received and currently at SCM for evaluation. Upgrades - Relocation/ Upgrade main water supply Ida’s Valley – In process of completion, WCO24 finalisation June 2021. (Greater - Bulk Sewer Outfall: Jamestown -In process of completion June 2021. Stellenbosch) - Bulk Water Supply Pipe Reservoir: Dwarsrivier (Johannesdal / Kylemore / Pniel) – Completed. - New Plankenburg: Main Sewer Outfall – In process. Completion June 2020. - Waterpipe Replacement – Ongoing completion June 2028. - Ida’s Valley Merriman Outfall Sewer – In process.
Infrastructure Services Electrical Services Area/s Comment/s R45 between Bosbou railway lines needs to install street lights Franschhoek (Ward 1 & 2) An application has been submitted to Eskom and a site meeting took place on 03 March 2020. Awaiting a quotation from Eskom. Installation of electricity supply in Enkanini Kayamandi Current Phase being planned for 500 informal units within Enkanini. Estimated 3 500 units, planned to be completed in 5 years up to June 2024. Lights/masts Onder-Pappagaaiberg Onder- A site meeting/visit took place with the ward cllr. The request is for flood lights for the open Pappagaaiberg space. The Municipality is in the process to procure the required material after the material tender was approved. Lighting, sidewalks (Klapmuts) Klapmuts (Ward 18) Klapmuts is an Eskom supply area. The Municipality is in consultation with Eskom to take over the street lights in Klapmuts.
Infrastructure Services Waste Management: Solid Waste Management Area/s Comment/s CBD & Devon Change design of existing “wet/dry” recycling bins within wards Valley Project is on-going: First batch of bins were delivered in October 2019. A new service (Ward 8 & 11) provider has been appointed and new bins will be delivered in March 2020. WCO24 Implementation of Waste Minimisation Projects (Greater This is on-going, with door-to-door household recyclable collections, builder’s rubble Stellenbosch) crushing and green waste shredding at the landfill. Extension of landfill site WCO24 This project is in process. Two consulting firms have been appointed to (1) reposition the (Greater overhead power lines and (2) apply for the waste management license for the landfill Stellenbosch) extension. The public participation process has commenced for the repositioning of the power line in February 2020.
Infrastructure Services RTS and Traffic Engineering Area/s Comment/s Safety at the R45 road must be prioritised. A consultant has been appointed, in the process of compiling plans for submission to the Franschhoek Provincial Roads Department. A Safety study commissioned by the provincial government (Ward 1, 2 & 3) had been concluded, reductions in speed was not recommended, looking into alternatives to speed reductions. Implementation of the Bicycle Plan CBD (Wards 7, 8, 9 & 10) A consultant has been appointed to review and update the Cycle Plan. Will be completed by June 2020. Building of toilets at the Taxi Rank Kayamandi Consultant has been appointed. In the process of appointing a contract for the building of the toilets. In the current (temporary tiolets) and next financial year (permanent toilets). Alternative entrance / exit for Jamestown (R44, at the cemetery, can just turn left from Jamestown Jamestown) (Ward 21) Consultant has been appointed and assess access requirements. Planning will be done in this financial year.
Infrastructure Services RTS and Traffic Engineering Area/s Comment/s Mobility in terms of the R44 and around the schools A study has been compiled around the R44 and the schools precinct. A detailed analysis R44 & around and plan is in its final stages of completion. The plan will be presented to the community in school the next three months for comments. After this process, the plan will be scheduled for (Ward 22) implementation. A system of one-ways will possibly be implemented around the schools. The Municipality are in discussion with the school to acquire some land to construct a road- Doornbos Road up to where it connects with Piet Retief Street. Traffic Calming WCO24 (Greater Draft Traffic Calming Policy has been accepted by Council. The draft policy is being Stellenbosch) advertised for public comments, where after feasibility study for traffic calming will commence. Roads, Storm water and Traffic Engineering Implemented in terms of available capital budget, approved for the 2019/20 financial year. The following Departmental Programmes are being implemented: WCO24 (Greater - Road Reseal Programme; Stellenbosch) - Gravel Road Upgrading Programme; - Intersection Improvement Programme; - Public Transport Facility Upgrade Programme.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Community Development and Protection Services Public
Community Development and Protection Services Safety and Security Area/s Comment/s Neighbourhood Watches (NHW) WCO24 (Greater A Safety Plan is in placed. Ongoing joint operations are being conducted with Law Stellenbosch) Enforcement, neighbourhood watches and SAPS. School Patrols WCO24 (Greater Traffic Services do random patrols in all areas. However, due to limited staff resources Stellenbosch) regular patrols around schools cannot be guaranteed on continuous basis. The Municipality do assist with training of scholar patrols where it is required and safe to do so. Installation of CCTV cameras WCO24 (Greater Joint planning initiatives are successfully implemented through consultations with ward Stellenbosch) councilors. (for e.g. the installation of CCTV cameras in specific wards). CCTV cameras are rolled out based on ward and departmental funding. Positioning is placed after consultation with SAPS based on crime patterns. Centralised Control Room WCO24 (Greater The upgrade of the Centralised Control Room is in process. However, to the National Stellenbosch) Lockdown, the envisaged completion date of 30 June 2020 will have to be reviewed after the National Lockdown ended.
Community Development and Protection Services Disabled Comment/s Early Intervention Facility for people with psychiatric disability: The department started with the development of a template to do ward based needs assessment for persons with disabilities. Psychiatric services resides with the Department of Health.
IDP and Bu PORTFOLIO: Corporate Services
Corporate Services Property Management Area/s Comment/s Building of a new high school A site in La Motte (Farm 1653) has been identified for a new high school and was approved by Council, to be built by Provincial Government. Franschhoek 24 Hour Clinic An existing structure (Erf 4, La Motte) had been made available for the Provincial Department of Health to utilise as a health facility. Due to the limited size, it serve as a visiting clinic in an area where health facilities are required. Project has been completed. Multi – Purpose Centre/ Community Hall Kayamandi The Municipality has however budgeted for the upgrading of the existing community hall in Makupula Street. A total of R2.2 million has been allocated over the MTREF period. In the process of appointing a consultant team to finalise the planning. watch. Health (Clinic) Kayamandi The exchange of land has now been approved by Council, paving the way for Provincial Government Western Cape (PGWC) to extend the existing clinic. PGWC is in the process with the planning of infrastructural changes and additions.
STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO’S OF COUNCIL MTREF INITIATIVES
STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO’S OF COUNCIL – MTREF INITIATIVES Planning, Local • Tour Bus Parking Economic • LED Hubs Development and • Upgrading of Kayamandi Corridor Tourism Rural Management • Rural Sportgrounds • Housing Development: Langrug, Cloetesville. Kylemore, Stellenbosch, La Motte, Kaymandi, Integrated Human Jamestown, Ida’s Valley, Klapmuts TRA, Longlands, Smartie Town Settlements • Enkanini Planning. • Swimming pool upgrades • Hiking trails and nature reserve Parks, Open Spaces and Environment • Extension of cemetery infrastructure • Upgrade and maintenance of nature reserves (Jan Marais, Mont Rochelle, Pappegaaiberg) • Upgrade and maintenance of sport facilities • Fencing of sport facilities Youth, Sport and • Re-surfacing of netball and tennis courts Culture • Upgrade of libraries • Upgrade of halls • Bulk services installations and upgrades throughout WC024 • Waste to energy planning • Transfer Station: Stellenbosch, Klapmuts Infrastructure • Roads resealing various locations throughout WC024 Services • River rehabilitation • Upgrade Adam Tas Road. • Non Motorised Transport, Parking Development • Universal Access Implementation • CCTV, Security Fencing Community Development • Rescue Equipment Protection Services • Neighbourhood Watch safety equipment • Road Traffic Management
Capex by Portfolio: 2020/21 MTREF 450 000 000.00 400 000 000.00 350 000 000.00 300 000 000.00 RAND VALUE 250 000 000.00 200 000 000.00 150 000 000.00 100 000 000.00 50 000 000.00 - Community Parks, Open Human Financial Planning, LED Youth, Sports Development Corporate Spaces and Infrastructure settlements Services and Tourism and Culture and Protection Services Environment Services 2020/2021 7 040 800.00 850 000.00 18 314 347.00 1 950 000.00 11 720 000.00 19 005 000.00 404 715 682.00 39 490 000.00 2021/2022 4 293 800.00 200 000.00 18 270 000.00 2 125 000.00 12 050 000.00 12 410 000.00 306 362 193.00 48 094 000.00 2022/2023 1 065 000.00 200 000.00 22 410 000.00 5 500 000.00 5 015 000.00 17 675 000.00 370 943 862.00 10 399 000.00
Spatial Development Framework
Emerging Vision of ATC • Restructuring and transforming Stellenbosch Town, using existing underutilised assets in a manner to benefit all and address critical needs; • Establishing a process and plan which gives certainty and sufficient flexibility to accommodate the unknown while enabling a “Starting through Sharing, Learning by Doing and using Small Steps to inform the Next” methodology; • Broadening opportunity for a range of stakeholders, while accommodating varying readiness and material means; and • To place Stellenbosch in the heart of the most important urban development project in the country today.
Guiding Design Principles
Objectives of the ATC
Approach Urban, not suburban development typologies Mixed use and high density development A range of building heights – predominantly 2 – 4 storeys Create ‘High Streets’ as opposed to big box retail malls Clustering and shared community / public facilities Outward orientated rather than introverted building forms / minimal street setbacks Vertical land use mix including both retail,/ commercial and residential Active ground floors and positive street edges
Medium Term Revenue Expenditure Framework (MTREF) 2021 - 2023
Budget Discussion Budgeting : • Is limited, based on rates and taxes; • Identified needs and projects – requires prioritisation for maximum impact INCOME BUDGET EXPENSES
Budget Discussion The municipal budget will be R2 402 549 231 (R2.4 Billion) consisting of: • R503 085 829 (R503 Million) : Capital • R1 899 463 402 (R1.90 Billion): Operational BUDGET
Budget Discussion Budget Assumptions: Tariff Increases Income budget – Funded through tariff and property rates: Property Rates Agricultural BUDGET 6.50% In the 2020/2021 financial year, the Property Rates Tariff paid by owners will increase with 6.50%, whilst total rates income will increase with the same %. The 2020/2021 Municipal Valuation Threshold is R200 000 on property value up to R5 million.
Budget Discussion Budget Assumptions: Tariff Increases Income budget – Funded through tariff and property rates: Refuse Electricity Water Sanitation Removal 6.43% 6.00%BUDGET 6.50% 16.50% The electricity tariff is subject to NERSA approval. The water tariffs are consumption and COCT tariff dependent.
Budget Discussion Budget Assumptions: Tariff Increases Benefits for Indigents Free Free refuse removal and sanitation services monthly electricity allocation 100 kWh per month Monthly household Free income now Indigent monthly water households R6 500 allocation is 6 Kl per per month month
Have your say! IDP OFFICE 021 – 808 8129/ idp@stellenbosch.gov.za BUDGET OFFICE 021 – 808 8512/ finance.department@stellenbosch.gov.za
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