Council to consider fourth round of stimulus measures

MEDIA RELEASE

16 September 2020

Council will consider a fourth round of stimulus measures to support the community, as part of a Mayoral Minute, at tonight’s Council meeting.

The first round of economic stimulus measures was passed by Council in April, a second round in May and a third was passed in June.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said Council is committed to supporting our community through these uncertain times.

“Council will continue working with businesses, artists, sporting groups and other community organisations to support them with this third round of measures that are aimed to sustain and rebuild our economy. The total value of the stimulus measures to date is $722, 070,” he said.

Following are some of the measures to be considered by Council:

• Waive the user fees of parks, gardens and active spaces for summer sporting groups
• Provide the Bathurst District Sport and Recreational Council (BDS&RC) with $10,000 to assist affiliated sporting bodies to cover costs incurred due to COVID-19.
• Provide Arts OutWest with $10,000 to be utilised in assisting the organisation to achieve its mission.

Previous stimulus measures include ongoing assistance to businesses and the business chamber, residents, sporting and community groups. The financial impact to Council as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic is estimated at $4.1 million although savings have been identified in the budget to help fund the losses.

The Mayoral Minute is available in the Document Library.