Adopted Budget 2019 For the year ended 31st December 2019

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1 Adopted Budget 2019 For the year ended 31st December 2019

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3 Table of Contents page Chief Executive s Foreword 2 Overall Summary 5 Sources of Budgeted Income / Budgeted Expenditure by Division / General Municipal District Budget Allocation 6 Comparison of Year on Year Divisions: Expenditure Budgets 9 Comparison of Year on Year Divisions: Income Budgets 10 History of Annual Rate on Valuation 11 Statutory Tables 13 Table A Calculation of the Annual Rate on Valuation 14 Table B Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Table C Calculation of Base Year Adjustment for the Financial Year Table D Analysis of Budget 2019 Income from Goods and Services 24 Table E Analysis of Budget 2019 Income from Grants and Subsidies 25 Table F Expenditure and Income by Division to Sub Service Level: Division A: Housing and Building 27 Division B: Roads, Transportation and Safety 35 Division C: Water Services 41 Division D: Development Management 45 Division E: Environmental Services 55 Division F: Recreation and Amenity 61 Division G: Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare 69 Division H: Miscellaneous Services 73 Certificate of Adoption 79 Appendix 1 Summary of Central Management Charge 80 Appendix 2 Summary of Local Property Tax Allocation for Year Capital Programme Appendix 3 Capital Programme

4 Chief Executive s Foreword Chief Executive s Foreword Adopted Budget 2019 Roscommon County A Cathaoirleach and Elected Members, The adopted budget for 2019 has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 102 of the Local Government Act 2001 and reflects the input from the members of the Corporate Policy Group and the Municipal Districts. The adopted budget as presented is aligned with the needs of our towns and communities from an enterprise and development potential point of view and is framed in a manner that will maximise grant opportunities that have and will continue to be available to Roscommon County in the coming years. In formulating the budget, I did so with a great sense of positivity and anticipation for a better future for our towns and villages. The level of match funding that is going to be required in the coming years is unprecedented and has warranted some difficult decisions and choices that I hope will be accepted by the Members. The General Municipal Allocation made available to the Municipal Districts has been reduced as larger and more strategic projects have called for match funding that has to be made available in order to progress town and village renewal schemes, as well as urban and rural generation schemes (at some stage). Members are aware too that our ability to increase revenue funding mechanisms is limited at best, and that, increased costs associated with the unwinding of FEMPI legislation, the somewhat unexpected but welcome announcement of the Urban & Rural Regeneration Schemes and the myriad of funding allocations made available for other projects, can only be funded by increased efficiencies together with a very tight control of staff numbers, especially those at senior management level. The Regional Spatial & Economic Strategies will be published in 2019 that will give effect to many actions that will have a significant impact on Roscommon especially in settlement strategies as we develop our focus to bring more people back into town and village centres. An ever watchful eye will be required so as to ensure that Athlone retains its Regional Growth Centre status and especially, the funding that is going to be required for the necessary infrastructural and public enhancement development that will allow the region to compete with neighbouring regions. 2

5 Chief Executive s Foreword As we continue to move ahead into a new world of digital transformation and service delivery models the Organisation and workforce will be challenged by the rate of change that is going to be required, in order to meet the expectations of the people we serve and who ultimately pay our salaries. Climate change will demand a greater awareness of energy usage across the organisation with consequent investment in energy upgrades to our public buildings. An accelerated rollout of cycle ways is called for across the county and a priority status must be given to cyclists and pedestrians in all urban renewal and improvement schemes being planned for the future. Our tertiary and secondary network, especially in the south of the County need considerable additional investment, that will only come from a revenue increase and this is a matter that will require more serious consideration in September of next year. The adopted budget will allow for the County to grow and will provide for the funding that is required to keep our commitment to communities to help and support them wherever we can. I am satisfied too, that with the continued commitment of our excellent workforce we will continue to serve the people of Roscommon in an efficient and transparent manner. I would like to thank the Cathaoirleach, Cllr Ivan Connaughton, the Members of the Corporate Policy Group for their assistance, a special word of thanks to Martin Lydon (Director of Housing, Planning, ICT, Water Services, Roscommon Municipal District and Head of Finance), the staff of the Finance Section, the Directors and all the staff who contributed to the preparation of the adopted budget. Eugene Cummins Chief Executive of Roscommon County November

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7 Overall Summary 5

8 Overall Summary Sources of Budgeted Income Sources of Budgeted Income Goods and Services 28% Rates 21% Specific State Grants 33% Local Property Tax 18% Sources of Budgeted Income % Rates 11,953,400 21% Local Property Tax 10,216,200 18% Specific State Grants 19,054,200 33% Goods & Services 15,788,700 28% Total 57,012, % 6

9 Overall Summary Budgeted Expenditure by Division Budgeted Expenditure by Division Recreation & Amenity 7% Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 1% Miscellaneous Services 9% Housing & Building 11% Environmental Services 10% Development Management 11% Water Services 13% Roads Transportation and Safety 38% Budgeted Expenditure by Division % Housing & Building 6,432,200 11% Road Transportation and Safety 21,626,400 38% Water Services 7,555,600 13% Development Management 6,249,300 11% Environmental Services 5,552,500 10% Recreation & Amenity 4,045,900 7% Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 704,800 1% Miscellaneous Services 4,845,800 9% Total 57,012, % 7

10 Overall Summary General Municipal District Budget Allocation General Municipal District Budget Allocation 793, % Boyle 775,500 Roscommon 37.7% Athlone 491, % 2,060, % 8

11 Overall Summary Comparison of Year on Year Divisions: Expenditure Budgets Comparison of Year on Year Divisions: Expenditure Budgets Miscellaneous Services 4,845,800 5,018,600 Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare 704, ,800 Recreation and Amenity 4,045,900 3,643,600 Environmental Services Development Management 5,552,500 5,703,300 6,249,300 5,680, Water Services 7,555,600 7,359,500 Roads, Transportation and Safety 21,626,400 19,881,700 Housing and Building 6,432,200 6,409, ,000,000 10,000,000 15,000,000 20,000,000 25,000,000 Value 9

12 Overall Summary Comparison of Year on Year Divisions: Income Budgets Comparison of Year on Year Divisions: Income Budgets Miscellaneous Services 1,797,300 1,153,900 Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare 283, ,000 Recreation and Amenity 593, ,800 Environmental Services Development Management 913, ,300 1,566,500 1,516, Water Services 7,279,000 7,279,000 Roads, Transportation and Safety 15,798,800 14,080,400 Housing and Building 6,610,800 6,488, ,000,000 10,000,000 15,000,000 20,000,000 Value 10

13 Overall Summary History of Annual Rate on Valuation History of Annual Rate on Valuation Local Authority Budget for the Financial Year Ending 31st December 2019 Year ARV Year ARV * * Revaluation

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15 Statutory Tables 13

16 Statutory Tables Table A TABLE A CALCULATION OF ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2019 Roscommon County Summary by Service Division Expenditure Income Budget Net Expenditure 2019 Estimated Net Outturn 2018 Net Expenditure % % Gross Revenue Expenditure and Income A Housing and Building 6,432,200 6,610,800 (178,600) 0.8% (319,900) 1.5% B Road Transport & Safety 21,626,400 15,798,800 5,827, % 5,354, % C Water Services 7,555,600 7,279, , % 75, % D Development Management 6,249,300 1,566,500 4,682, % 4,020, % E Environmental Services 5,552, ,300 4,639, % 4,664, % F Recreation and Amenity 4,045, ,800 3,452, % 2,958, % G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 704, , , % 487, % H Miscellaneous Services 4,845,800 1,797,300 3,048, % 4,303, % N Not Applicable 0.0% 0.0% 57,012,500 34,842,900 22,169, % 21,543, % Provision for Debit Balance ADJUSTED GROSS EXPENDITURE AND INCOME (A) 22,169,600 21,543,800 Provision for Credit Balance Local Property Tax * 10,216,200 10,216,000 Pension Related Deduction SUB TOTAL (B) 10,216,200 10,216,000 NET AMOUNT OF RATES TO BE LEVIED (C)=(A)(B) 11,953,400 Value of Base Year Adjustment AMOUNT OF RATES TO BE LEVIED (GROSS of BYA) (D) 11,953,400 NET EFFECTIVE VALUATION (E) 53,127,200 GENERAL ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION (D) / (E).2250 * Represents Discretionary Local Property Tax (Local Property Tax allocation less SelfFunding). See Appendix 2 for details of full LPT allocation 1 14

17 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn A Housing and Building A01 Maintenance & Improvement of LA Housing Units 1,987,500 1,987,500 3,522,700 3,522,700 1,992,900 1,647,700 3,384,200 3,300,200 A02 Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer 346, ,200 39,400 39, , ,600 39,400 39,400 A03 Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration 188, ,800 2,800 2, , ,800 2,800 3,200 A04 Housing Community Development Support 74,000 74,000 1,400 1,400 69,700 87,500 1,400 1,900 A05 Administration of Homeless Service 33,900 33,900 22,100 22,100 33,400 33,300 22,100 22,100 A06 Support to Housing Capital Prog. 416, ,000 59,200 59, , ,800 59,200 59,000 A07 RAS and Leasing Programme 2,618,200 2,618,200 2,871,800 2,871,800 2,701,400 2,791,700 2,871,800 2,791,700 A08 Housing Loans 145, ,200 43,600 43, , ,700 54,600 80,100 A09 Housing Grants 441, ,000 7,100 7, , ,200 7,100 6,400 A11 Agency & Recoupable Services 2,000 1,900 A12 HAP Programme 181, ,400 40,700 40, ,800 45,700 A Division Total 6,432,200 6,432,200 6,610,800 6,610,800 6,409,600 5,984,200 6,488,300 6,304,000 15

18 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn B Road Transport & Safety B01 NP Road Maintenance and Improvement 592, , , , , , , , ,600 B02 NS Road Maintenance and Improvement 605, , , , , , , ,200 B03 Regional Road Maintenance and Improvement 4,924,400 4,924,400 4,138,300 4,138,300 3,552,400 4,391,700 2,848,900 3,726,100 B04 Local Road Maintenance and Improvement 12,474,700 12,474,700 9,417,300 9,417,300 11,896,700 10,624,300 10,624,200 8,848,000 7,701,400 B05 Public Lighting 759, , , , , , , ,300 B06 Traffic Management Improvement 28,200 28,200 27,900 67,800 B07 Road Safety Engineering Improvement 328, , , , , , , ,700 B08 Road Safety Promotion & Education 66,900 66,900 6,700 6,700 69,700 70,100 6,700 6,700 B09 Car Parking B10 Support to Roads Capital Prog 139, ,700 5,100 5, , ,900 5,100 5,100 B11 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,707,300 1,707,300 1,187,300 1,187,300 1,848,400 1,631,500 1,237,300 1,338,200 1,338,100 B Division Total 21,626,400 21,626,400 15,798,800 15,798,800 19,881,700 19,188,200 14,080,400 13,834,300 13,834,200 16

19 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn C Water Services C01 Water Supply 4,415,600 4,415,600 4,227,600 4,227,600 4,277,600 4,216,000 4,227,600 4,216,000 C02 Waste Water Treatment 1,347,600 1,347,600 1,314,700 1,314,700 1,314,700 1,272,800 1,314,700 1,272,800 C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges 17,600 17,600 17,600 17,600 17,600 15,900 17,600 15,900 C04 Public Conveniences 28,300 28,300 27,800 27,600 C05 Admin of Group and Private Installations 2,700 47,700 C06 Support to Water Capital Programme 1,485,500 1,485,500 1,458,100 1,458,100 1,458,100 1,086,200 1,458,100 1,086,200 C07 Agency & Recoupable Services C08 Local Authority Water and Sanitary Services 261, , , , , , , ,000 C Division Total 7,555,600 7,555,600 7,279,000 7,279,000 7,359,500 6,955,200 7,279,000 6,879,900 17

20 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn D Development Management D01 Forward Planning 439, ,300 61,600 61, , ,700 11,600 11,700 D02 Development Management 1,182,000 1,182, , ,500 1,236,500 1,139, , ,300 D03 Enforcement 504, ,500 12,600 12, , ,300 12,600 12,700 D04 Industrial and Commercial Facilities 23,500 23, , ,800 D05 Tourism Development and Promotion 234, ,000 42,100 42, , ,800 42,100 36,100 D06 Community and Enterprise Function 1,403,500 1,403, , , , , , ,500 D07 Unfinished Housing Estates 402, ,900 11,600 11, , ,200 11,600 11,700 D08 Building Control 164, ,400 23,200 23, , ,400 23,200 19,200 D09 Economic Development and Promotion 1,550,900 1,550, , ,400 1,369,600 1,196, , ,400 D10 Property Management 180, , , , , , , ,000 D11 Heritage and Conservation Services 163, ,600 16,200 16, , ,900 16,200 11,200 11,100 D12 Agency & Recoupable Services 30,000 30,000 2,300 2,100 D Division Total 6,249,300 6,249,300 1,566,500 1,566,500 5,680,800 5,272,200 1,516,500 1,251,800 1,251,700 18

21 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn E Environmental Services E01 Landfill Operation and Aftercare 201, ,600 72,900 72, , ,800 58,900 58,900 E02 Recovery & Recycling Facilities Operations 584, , , , , , , ,200 E03 Waste to Energy Facilities Operations E04 Provision of Waste to Collection Services 1,300 1,300 1,300 2,300 E05 Litter Management 474, ,800 63,900 63, , ,900 45,900 46,000 E06 Street Cleaning E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement 302, , , , , , , ,200 E08 Waste Management Planning 53,300 53,300 8,500 8,500 52,500 47,700 8,500 8,500 E09 Maintenance of Burial Grounds 316, , , , , , , ,800 E10 Safety of Structures and Places 250, ,700 78,600 78, , ,100 78,600 78,600 E11 Operation of Fire Service 3,023,300 3,023, , ,600 2,990,300 2,859, , ,800 E12 Fire Prevention 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution 344, ,200 40,700 40, , ,700 58,700 58,700 58,900 E14 Agency & Recoupable Services 97,500 97,100 E15 Climate Change and Flooding E Division Total 5,552,500 5,552, , ,300 5,703,300 5,514, , , ,900 19

22 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn F Recreation and Amenity F01 Leisure Facilities Operations 419, ,400 23,200 23, , ,800 23,200 18,200 F02 Operation of Library and Archival Service 1,968,500 1,968,500 69,700 69,700 1,864,200 1,825,200 74,700 84,900 F03 Outdoor Leisure Areas Operations 365, ,200 6,400 6, , ,300 6,400 6,400 F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development 221, , , , , , , ,400 F05 Operation of Arts Programme 1,071,500 1,071, , , , , , , ,800 F06 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,500 1,400 F Division Total 4,045,900 4,045, , ,800 3,643,600 3,547, , , ,700 20

23 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare G01 Land Drainage Costs 235, ,700 1,100 1, , ,900 1,100 1,100 G02 Operation and Maintenance of Piers and Harbours G03 Coastal Protection G04 Veterinary Service 445, , , , , , , ,800 G05 Educational Support Services 23,700 23,700 10,200 10,200 23, ,800 10, , ,100 G06 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,600 1,500 G Division Total 704, , , , , , , , ,000 21

24 Statutory Tables Table B Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2019 and Estimated Outturn for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Estimated Outturn H Miscellaneous Services H01 Profit & Loss Machinery Account 163, ,700 21,900 21, , ,200 21,900 22,100 H02 Profit & Loss Stores Account H03 Adminstration of Rates 2,697,200 2,697,200 22,700 22,700 2,948,900 2,955, ,700 38,800 H04 Franchise Costs 150, ,900 4,400 4, , ,700 4,900 4,900 H05 Operation of Morgue and Coroner Expenses 146, , , , H06 Weighbridges 1,000 1,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 3,900 4,000 3,000 H07 Operation of Markets and Casual Trading 24,000 24, ,000 23, H08 Malicious Damage 3,300 3,200 H09 Local Representation & Civic Leadership 967, ,700 19,000 19, , ,900 19,000 19,100 H10 Motor Taxation 561, ,500 34,600 34, , ,100 34,600 34,700 H11 Agency & Recoupable Services 133, ,200 1,689,300 1,689, , , , , ,500 H Division Total 4,845,800 4,845,800 1,797,300 1,797,300 5,018,600 5,089,300 1,153, , ,500 Overall H Division Total Total 57,012,500 4,845,800 57,012,500 4,845,800 34,842,900 1,797,300 34,842,900 1,797,300 54,457,900 5,018,600 52,406,900 5,089,300 32,224,200 1,153,900 30,862,800 30,862, ,400 22

25 Statutory Tables Table C TABLE C CALCULATION OF BASE YEAR ADJUSTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2019 Roscommon County (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Rating Authority Annual Rate on Valuation 2019 Annual Rate on Valuation 2018 On Valuation Adjustment 2019 Net Annual Valuation Value of Base Year Adjustment Roscommon County Nil 53,127,200 Nil 23

26 Statutory Tables Table D Table D ANALYSIS OF BUDGET 2019 INCOME FROM GOODS AND SERVICES Source of Income Rents from houses 4,314,400 4,168,400 Housing Loans Interest & Charges 30,000 30,000 Parking Fines & Charges Irish Water 6,825,800 6,825,800 Planning Fees 183, ,000 Sale/leasing of other property/industrial Sites 177, ,000 Domestic Refuse Charges 130, ,000 Commercial Refuse Charges Landfill Charges Fire Charges 200, ,000 Recreation/Amenity/Culture 260, ,500 Library Fees/Fines 5,000 10,000 Superannuation 760, ,100 Agency Services & Repayable Works 146, ,200 Local Authority Contributions NPPR 340, ,000 Other income 2,416,300 2,861,300 Total Goods and Services 15,788,700 15,873,300 24

27 Statutory Tables Table E Table E ANALYSIS OF BUDGET 2019 INCOME FROM GRANTS & SUBSIDIES Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Housing & Building 2,189,700 2,194,700 Road Transport & Safety Water Services Development Management 25,000 25,000 Environmental Services 224, ,500 Recreation & Amenity Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare Miscellaneous Services 884,300 Subtotal 3,323,500 2,426,200 Other Departments and Bodies TII Transport Infrastucture Ireland 14,427,300 12,621,300 Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht National Transport Authority Social Protection Defence 75,000 75,000 Education & Skills 10,000 10,000 Library Arts 95,400 95,400 Transport, Tourism & Sport Justice & Equality 30,000 30,000 Agriculture, Food & The Marine Non Dept HFA & BMW Jobs, Enterprise, & Innovation 720, ,000 Rural & Community Development Communications, Climate Action & Environment Food Safety Authority of Ireland Other 373, ,000 Subtotal 15,730,700 13,924,700 Total Grants and Subsidies 19,054,200 16,350,900 25

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29 Table F: Expenditure and Income by Division to SubService Level Division A Housing and Building 27

30 Division A Housing and Building A Housing and Building A01 Maintenance / Improvement of LA Housing Units The expenditure estimated for the management, maintenance, repair and improvement of Local Authority Housing in 2019 is 1,987.5K inclusive of support service costs. Repair requests are assessed and prioritised in line with the resources that are available and the urgency of the request. Repairs are managed via a repair hotline launched in 2017 which provides a central point of contact for notification of repair requests. A contract for maintenance works was awarded in each Municipal District in 2018 to regularise procurement of these works. Repairs are carried out at agreed rates and within agreed time frames. Assessment of this relatively new arrangement is ongoing; early indications are that the maintenance contracts have streamlined the process. Based on 2018 information, on average 110 requests for repairs are received each month by the Housing Business Unit. A Differential Rent Scheme is in place by which a tenant s rent is calculated by reference to the household income. The overall housing rental income yield is predicted to increase for 2019 by 150K due to supply and allocation of additional housing stock. Included in the budget is an amount of 248K for a Housing Stock Condition Survey and to assist in refurbishing units which are vacated. Given the activity in returning units to active use over the past couple of years, and the low take up on the Tenant Purchase Scheme the level of funding in Internal Capital Receipts is limited. A02 Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer There were 379 applicants net of transfers on the approved housing list as at 30th September 2018, 72% of which have stated that they are residing in private rented accommodation. Eligibility for social housing is determined in accordance with the Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011 as amended and allocations are made in accordance with the Scheme of Letting Priorities. As part of the Social Housing Assessment 2018 (Housing Needs Assessment), verification was sought from applicants as to their continuing need for social housing as at 29th June, 2018 and this showed the number of applicants qualifying for social housing support as being 369 approximately (report not yet published). There were 97 offers of housing made to applicants up to September 2018 which resulted in 72 allocations. 26% of applicants, who received an offer of housing, refused the offer. 28

31 Division A Housing and Building A03 Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration The Tenant Incremental Purchase Scheme (TIPS) was introduced under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act applications have been received to date, 46 offers have been made and 15 sales completed. A04 Housing Community Development Support The Tenant Liaison Officer meets with tenants on a regular basis providing support and advice regarding any difficulties that may arise from time to time. The Tenant Liaison Officer and Housing Caretaker also provide pretenancy training which is mandatory for all new tenants and advice in relation to tenant responsibilities. Other agencies such as the Health Service Executive, the Department of Social Protection, Gardaí, local sports and voluntary groups, tenants and residents associations can also be involved in providing supports and assistance. A05 Administration of Homeless Service The West Regional Homelessness Action Plan was prepared in accordance with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act Galway City is the lead authority for the West Region and as lead authority recoups expenditure incurred at a rate of 90% from the Department of Housing Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) and distributes to the other authorities including Roscommon County (the ). A06 Support to Housing Capital & Affordable Programme The Rebuilding Ireland Programme provides an outline of the activity in relation to increasing the supply of housing units over the next 3 years. Roscommon s combined build, acquisition and leasing delivery target for the 3year period is 255 units with a strong emphasis on new construction. Provision of social housing by Housing Associations is included in this target and there is continuous and ongoing consultation with Housing Associations to identify opportunities to progress projects that can deliver housing schemes for applicants on the approved housing list. The loan and maintenance charges in respect of such schemes are 100% recoupable from the DHPLG. In addition, there are some fully serviced sites available for sale to first time buyers who can select their own house type, subject to planning permission being granted. There are currently 9 serviced sites at Forest View, Boyle which will be advertised for sale in Quarter 1 of

32 Division A Housing and Building A07 RAS Programme The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) is a housing initiative which involves local authorities assuming responsibility for accommodating rent supplement recipients who have a defined long term housing need, through direct arrangements with the rental sector. Currently, there are 415 units in the scheme which is made up of 97 units via Housing Associations and 318 units via private landlords. The scheme is selffinancing and covers the costs of administration, including staff, legal and advertising costs. A08 Housing Loans Persons who have not previously owned a dwelling may apply for and be considered for a house purchase loan (Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan). Applications are submitted to the Housing Agency for approval. Todate, 25 loan applications have been reviewed of which 8 have been approved. Under the Improvement Works in Lieu of Local Authority Housing Scheme, applicants on the approved housing list may apply for a loan to renovate or extend their existing home subject to certain terms and conditions. A09 Housing Grants The Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme is a grant based scheme allowing older people and/or people with a disability to apply for grant aid to assist with necessary improvements to their own home. 208K is budgeted for 2019 as the contribution to the scheme and this 20% proportion levers a further 80% in grant aid from the DHPLG yielding 1,039K in total grant aid available. Further amounts can occasionally be made available depending on notification from the DHPLG, internal financial resources and the level of applications. 35% of the overall grant allocation is apportioned to the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme(HOP) and 65% is apportioned to the Housing Adaptation for People with a Disability Scheme(HGD) as agreed by the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) and the Elected Members in In the event of an underspend under the HOP Scheme, this underspend will be transferred to the HGD Scheme and viceversa. A12 Housing Assistance Programme The Housing Assistance Programme (HAP) was rolled out in Roscommon in December This scheme which is similar to RAS, provides housing assistance for applicants on the approved housing list in private rented accommodation including many longterm rent supplement recipients. The rent payment, subject to rent limits, is paid by a central transactional shared service agency (Limerick City & County ) on behalf of the HAP recipient directly to the landlord. The HAP recipient pays rent in accordance with the differential rent scheme based on household income. HAP allows recipients to take up fulltime employment while receiving housing support. Currently, there are 321 customers in receipt of the Housing Assistance Payment. 30

33 Division A Housing and Building Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division A Housing and Building Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn A0101 Maintenance of LA Housing Units 1,171,100 1,171,100 1,152, ,400 A0102 Maintenance of Traveller Accommodation Units 50,600 50,600 40,600 40,600 A0103 Traveller Accommodation Management 89,500 89,500 93,000 85,000 A0104 Estate Maintenance 3,500 3,500 A0199 Service Support Costs 676, , , ,200 A01 Maintenance & Improvement of LA Housing Units 1,987,500 1,987,500 1,992,900 1,647,700 A0201 Assessment of Housing Needs, Allocs. & Trans. 254, , , ,500 A0299 Service Support Costs 92,200 92,200 84,500 80,100 A02 Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer 346, , , ,600 A0301 Debt Management & Rent Assessment 125, , , ,000 A0399 Service Support Costs 63,800 63,800 59,500 54,800 A03 Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration 188, , , ,800 A0401 Housing Estate Management 29,600 29,600 28,000 48,100 A0402 Tenancy Management 13,600 13,600 13,100 11,800 A0403 Social and Community Housing Service A0499 Service Support Costs 30,800 30,800 28,600 27,600 A04 Housing Community Development Support 74,000 74,000 69,700 87,500 A0501 Homeless Grants Other Bodies A0502 Homeless Service 24,500 24,500 24,500 24,500 A0599 Service Support Costs 9,400 9,400 8,900 8,800 A05 Administration of Homeless Service 33,900 33,900 33,400 33,300 A0601 Technical and Administrative Support 275, , , ,700 A0602 Loan Charges A0699 Service Support Costs 140, , , ,100 A06 Support to Housing Capital Prog. 416, , , ,800 A0701 RAS Operations 2,247,000 2,247,000 2,247,000 2,247,000 A0702 Long Term Leasing A0703 Payment & Availability A0704 Affordable Leases A0799 Service Support Costs 371, , , ,700 A07 RAS and Leasing Programme 2,618,200 2,618,200 2,701,400 2,791,700 31

34 Division A Housing and Building Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division A Housing and Building Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn A0801 Loan Interest and Other Charges 76,000 76,000 81, ,400 A0802 Debt Management Housing Loans 45,000 A0899 Service Support Costs 69,200 69,200 65,600 62,300 A08 Housing Loans 145, , , ,700 A0901 Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme A0902 Loan Charges DPG/ERG A0903 Essential Repair Grants 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 A0904 Other Housing Grant Payments A0905 Mobility Aids Housing Grants 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 A0999 Service Support Costs 291, , , ,200 A09 Housing Grants 441, , , ,200 A1099 Service Support Costs A10 Voluntary Housing Scheme A1101 Agency & Recoupable Service A1199 Service Support Costs 2,000 1,900 A11 Agency & Recoupable Services 2,000 1,900 A1201 HAP 124, , ,000 A1202 HAP Agency Services A1299 HAP Service Support Costs 57,400 57,400 50,800 A12 HAP Programme 181, , ,800 A Division Total 6,432,200 6,432,200 6,409,600 5,984,200 32

35 Division A Housing and Building Table F Income Division A Housing and Building Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government 2,189,700 2,189,700 2,194,700 2,154,700 Other Total Government Grants 2,189,700 2,189,700 2,194,700 2,154,700 Goods & Services Rents from houses 4,314,400 4,314,400 4,168,400 3,998,400 Housing Loans Interest & Charges 30,000 30,000 30,000 55,000 Superannuation 69,300 69,300 69,300 64,000 Agency Services & Repayable Works Local Authority Contributions Other income 7,400 7,400 25,900 31,900 Total Goods & Services Division 'A' Total 4,421,100 4,421,100 4,293,600 4,149,300 6,610,800 6,610,800 6,488,300 6,304,000 33

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37 Division B Roads, Transportation and Safety 35

38 Division B Roads, Transportation and Safety B Roads, Transportation and Safety B01 National Primary Road Maintenance and Improvement B02 National Secondary Road Maintenance and Improvement B03 Regional Road Improvement and Maintenance B04 Local Road Maintenance and Improvement Road Grants Notification has not yet been received of the road grants for 2019 from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS). The figures included in the Adopted Budget for 2019 are therefore in line with 2018 grant allocations. The budget allocation for national roads in 2019 will be committed to selected national road schemes at design, construction or closeout stage. It is anticipated that funding for schemes at planning stage will continue in 2019 thus enabling the schemes to progress to construction stage into the future. Funding received via TII has allowed for the upgrading and improvement of the national roads network within the county. There has been significant investment in the national roads network with particular focus on pavement improvement schemes. Despite this investment, additional schemes are still required to improve the remainder of the network. It is imperative that investment continues in order to maintain the pavement standards and preserve the network into the future. Nonnational roads funding will be based on the MultiAnnual Restoration Programme This Programme is based on 100% of the non national allocation for Grant allocations for Bridge Rehabilitation schemes are expected to continue in Investment in the proper maintenance, repair and upgrading of the national and extensive nonnational network in the county is paramount for the preservation of the roads network as well as ensuring social and economic viability and accessibility for the community but the total funding for road grants falls far short of achieving these objectives. An allocation of 265K from DTTAS is included for Community Involvement Schemes (CIS) in NonNational Roads Own Resources The shortfall in the budgetary allocation for the maintenance of local roads over time has resulted in a significant reduction in the level of maintenance. Some essential elements of maintenance including drainage, verge trimming and the renewal of signs and markings have been inadequately funded. Local road maintenance is funded from both the s own resources and the Discretionary Grant. Accordingly, there is some discretion in the amount of funding that can be provided for this work. Ongoing reduction in funding for local road maintenance has had a severe impact on the level of service provided in recent years. It will be necessary to prioritise pavement maintenance (pothole repair) and road drainage under the maintenance works programme for Grass cutting in towns and villages, litter control and road sweeping will be provided within the limited resources available. Litter control and road sweeping will be carried out during normal working hours with a restricted weekend service, which will be dependent upon the resources available to each Municipal District. 36

39 Division B Roads, Transportation and Safety B05 Public Lighting The entered into new contracts with its energy suppliers during 2018 for the supply of energy to illuminate the public lighting network throughout the County. In addition, the, in conjunction with the other Local Authorities in the Connaught region, entered into a new Regional Maintenance Contract in 2015, now extended by a further 12 months, for general repairs to the system which provides very competitive rates for the maintenance and repair of the public lighting inventory. A figure of 612.7K exclusive of support service costs has been provided for public lighting in the Budget for 2019 to cover energy and maintenance costs. Despite this allocation, the expenditure under this heading must be carefully monitored throughout 2019 to remain within the Budget and to carry out minor upgrades where necessary. Based on the Public Lighting Survey carried out in 2016 and also commencement of Public Lighting upgrades to LED Lighting, it is hoped that further upgrades, funded by (TII), will be carried out in B06 Traffic Management Improvement A sum of 20K exclusive of support service costs has been provided in the budget to progress Traffic Management Plan Movement Study in Roscommon town. B07 Road Safety Engineering Improvements The, as with headings B01B04, has not yet received notification of the level of grant that will be available for low cost remedial measures. Provision has been made for 282K exclusive of support service costs under the Low Cost Remedial Measures. The level of work to be undertaken in this area will be dependent upon the amount of grant funding made available by TII/DTTAS. The will use various engineering measures, such as renewed signage, road lining, and improved junction definition to improve road safety and bridge inspections. These schemes are assessed and approved by TII/DTTAS. B08 Road Safety Promotion / Education There are a number of costs incurred under this heading including the Junior School Warden Scheme, publicity campaigns including Road Safety Week and competitions to promote awareness of road safety issues for the benefit of the general public with a focus on vulnerable road users. Fifty per cent of eligible costs are recoupable from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) up to a maximum of 3K. Roscommon Road Safety Office will host the Junior Warden Regional Competition in The allocation under this heading is 66.9K inclusive of support service costs. B10 Support to Roads Capital Programme The administration costs (i.e. indirect costs) in relation to supporting the Roads Capital Programme are met from the revenue budget. This budget contains the staff costs associated with providing support to the programme, as well as a proportion of the support service costs. B11 Agency and Recoupable Services The is allowed to charge an agreed overhead rate for all jobs undertaken by its staff. The income derived from the overhead charge meets the costs of holiday pay, sick pay and insurance costs. All applications for licences to open the public road are lodged through the central portal with the Road Management Office The s Roads department processes the licences for County Roscommon from this portal and attaches conditions and fees to the licence. Income from Road Opening Licences and work undertaken for other bodies such as ESB or Eir and the RMO management fee of 42.5K are accounted for within this budget heading. 37

40 Division B Roads, Transportation and Safety Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division B Road Transport & Safety Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn B0101 NP Surface Dressing B0102 NP Pavement Overlay/Reconstruction B0103 NP Winter Maintenance 127, , , ,000 B0104 NP Bridge Maintenance (Eirspan) B0105 NP General Maintenance 193, , , ,400 B0106 NP General Improvements Works B0199 Service Support Costs 271, , , ,500 B01 NP Road Maintenance and Improvement 592, , , ,900 B0201 NS Surface Dressing B0202 NS Overlay/Reconstruction B0203 NS Overlay/Reconstruction Urban B0204 NS Winter Maintenance 126, , , ,000 B0205 NS Bridge Maintenance (Eirspan) B0206 NS General Maintenance 178, , , ,300 B0207 NS General Improvement Works B0299 Service Support Costs 299, , , ,400 B02 NS Road Maintenance and Improvement 605, , , ,700 B0301 Regional Roads Surface Dressing 29,200 29,200 38,800 B0302 Reg Rd Surface Rest/Road Reconstruction/Overlay 2,409,300 2,409,300 1,570,400 1,823,400 B0303 Regional Road Winter Maintenance 510, , , ,000 B0304 Regional Road Bridge Maintenance 290, , , ,000 B0305 Regional Road General Maintenance Works 865, , ,300 1,015,400 B0306 Regional Road General Improvement Works 9, ,500 B0399 Service Support Costs 820, , , ,600 B03 Regional Road Maintenance and Improvement 4,924,400 4,924,400 3,552,400 4,391,700 B0401 Local Road Surface Dressing 1,937,700 1,937,700 1,679,900 1,641,000 B0402 Local Rd Surface Rest/Road Reconstruction/Overlay 5,453,500 5,453,500 5,082,700 4,144,400 B0403 Local Roads Winter Maintenance B0404 Local Roads Bridge Maintenance B0405 Local Roads General Maintenance Works 3,249,700 3,249,700 3,309,100 3,269,400 B0406 Local Roads General Improvement Works B0499 Service Support Costs 1,833,800 1,833,800 1,825,000 1,569,400 B04 Local Road Maintenance and Improvement 12,474,700 12,474,700 11,896,700 10,624,200 38

41 Division B Roads, Transportation and Safety Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division B Road Transport & Safety Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn B0501 Public Lighting Operating Costs 612, , , ,300 B0502 Public Lighting Improvement B0599 Service Support Costs 146, , , ,800 B05 Public Lighting 759, , , ,100 B0601 Traffic Management B0602 Traffic Maintenance B0603 Traffic Improvement Measures B0699 Service Support Costs 28,200 28,200 27,900 67,800 B06 Traffic Management Improvement 28,200 28,200 27,900 67,800 B0701 Low Cost Remedial Measures 282, , , ,000 B0702 Other Engineering Improvements B0799 Service Support Costs 46,200 46,200 33,100 34,300 B07 Road Safety Engineering Improvement 328, , , ,300 B0801 School Wardens 20,000 20,000 21,200 21,200 B0802 Publicity and Promotion Road Safety 24,600 24,600 28,000 29,000 B0899 Service Support Costs 22,300 22,300 20,500 19,900 B08 Road Safety Promotion & Education 66,900 66,900 69,700 70,100 B0901 Maintenance and Management of Car Parks B0902 Operation of Street Parking B0903 Parking Enforcement B0999 Service Support Costs B09 Car Parking B1001 Administration of Roads Capital Programme 62,200 62,200 78,000 90,000 B1099 Service Support Costs 77,500 77,500 71,800 69,900 B10 Support to Roads Capital Prog 139, , , ,900 B1101 Agency & Recoupable Service 28,500 28,500 28,500 28,500 B1199 Service Support Costs 1,678,800 1,678,800 1,819,900 1,603,000 B11 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,707,300 1,707,300 1,848,400 1,631,500 B Division Total 21,626,400 21,626,400 19,881,700 19,188,200 39

42 Division B Roads, Transportation and Safety Table F Income Division B Road Transport & Safety Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government TII Transport Infrastucture Ireland 14,427,300 14,427,300 12,621,296 12,621,300 12,220,700 Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht National Transport Authority Transport, Tourism & Sport Other 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Total Government Grants 14,432,300 14,432,300 12,626,296 12,626,300 12,225,700 Goods & Services Parking Fines & Charges Superannuation 170, , , ,000 Agency Services & Repayable Works 50,100 50,100 50,100 37,000 Local Authority Contributions Other income 1,145,700 1,145,700 1,233,300 1,399,500 Total Goods & Services Division 'B' Total 1,366,500 1,366,500 1,454,100 1,608,500 15,798,800 15,798,800 14,080,396 14,080,400 13,834,200 40

43 Division C Water Services 41

44 Division C Water Services C Water Services C01 Operation & Maintenance of Water Supply C02 Operation and Maintenance of Waste Water Treatment C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges From 1st January 2014 Water Services functions, with the exception of the Rural Water Programme, were transferred to Irish Water from the. Irish Water and the now operate under the terms of the Service Level Agreement to provide efficient and quality water services to satisfy customer needs in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and in a cost effective manner. The annual financial provision for the delivery of the service by the under the Service Level Agreement is agreed in the Annual Service Plan (ASP). The ASP defines budgets and targets for the current year in the context of available funding and customer service requirements. In addition, Irish Water built on the 2018 performance measurements and established appropriate annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which take into account the Overall Performance Assessment (OPA) proposed by The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, Water and Energy (C.R.U.) where it pertains to services delivered by the local authority under the SLA. The ASP documents (the agreed objectives of both Irish Water and the ) commit to delivering the service within a budget to cover headcount, goods & services and capital investment. The C.R.U. is the independent economic regulator of Irish Water. The Irish Water Business Plan Transforming Water Services in Ireland to 2021 sets out the priorities of the utility to 2021 and underpins the transformation plan for the water sector. The recent Governments Water Services Policy Statement clarifies for Irish Water and for others the Government s expectations for the delivery and development of water and wastewater services in the years ahead. It will also inform decisions on rural water services. This is the first Policy Statement prepared under the Water Services Act The future role for all Local Authorities including Roscommon County in delivering water services is likely to change, particularly with the ongoing development and planned implementation of the Water Industry Operating Framework (WIOF). C04 Operation and Maintenance of Public Conveniences The sum of 28.3K including support service costs has been included in the Budget for the upkeep of public conveniences within the county for C06 Support to Water Capital Programme Salary costs associated with providing support to the Water Capital Programme are met within this subservice. C08 Local Authority Water and Sanitary Services This heading captures the annual loan servicing costs incurred in respect of loans for water/wastewater infrastructure. 42

45 Division C Water Services Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division C Water Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn C0101 Water Plants & Networks 1,606,800 1,606,800 1,606,800 1,606,800 C0199 Service Support Costs 2,808,800 2,808,800 2,670,800 2,609,200 C01 Water Supply 4,415,600 4,415,600 4,277,600 4,216,000 C0201 Waste Plants and Networks 348, , , ,100 C0299 Service Support Costs 999, , , ,700 C02 Waste Water Treatment 1,347,600 1,347,600 1,314,700 1,272,800 C0301 Debt Management Water and Waste Water 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 C0399 Service Support Costs 7,600 7,600 7,600 5,900 C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges 17,600 17,600 17,600 15,900 C0401 Operation and Maintenance of Public Conveniences 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 C0499 Service Support Costs 4,300 4,300 3,800 3,600 C04 Public Conveniences 28,300 28,300 27,800 27,600 C0501 Grants for Individual Installations C0502 Grants for Water Group Schemes C0503 Grants for Waste Water Group Schemes C0504 Group Water Scheme Subsidies C0599 Service Support Costs 2,700 47,700 C05 Admin of Group and Private Installations 2,700 47,700 C0601 Technical Design and Supervision 1,197,000 1,197,000 1,197, ,000 C0699 Service Support Costs 288, , , ,200 C06 Support to Water Capital Programme 1,485,500 1,485,500 1,458,100 1,086,200 C0701 Agency & Recoupable Service C0799 Service Support Costs C07 Agency & Recoupable Services C0801 Local Authority Water Servcies 261, , , ,000 C0802 Local Authority Sanitary Services C0899 Local Authority Service Support Costs C08 Local Authority Water and Sanitary Services 261, , , ,000 C Division Total 7,555,600 7,555,600 7,359,500 6,955,200 43

46 Division C Water Services Table F Income Division C Water Services Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government Other Total Government Grants Goods & Services Irish Water 6,825,800 6,825,800 6,825,800 6,397,300 Superannuation 182, , , ,600 Agency Services & Repayable Works Local Authority Contributions Other income 271, , , ,000 Total Goods & Services Division 'C' Total 7,279,000 7,279,000 7,279,000 6,879,900 7,279,000 7,279,000 7,279,000 6,879,900 44

47 Division D Development Management 45

48 Division D Development Management D Development Management D01 Forward Planning Plan Preparation The commencement of the Roscommon County Development Plan will start once the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy is adopted. Regular meetings will take place with Members at key stages throughout the plan preparation process. Extensive public consultation exercises will also be undertaken as part of the process. Joint working initiatives between Roscommon County and Westmeath County are likely to be developed in 2019, in relation to the preparation of a joint strategic plan to guide the development of Athlone as a regional growth centre, as set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF). It is expected that the plan area will encompass Athlone West, comprising of areas of Monksland and Bellanamullia. Vacant Site Levy Sites formally included on the Vacant Site Register in 2018 will be reinspected in 2019, in order to establish whether or not they have remained vacant in the previous 12 months. Sites which fall into this category and which are included on the Vacant Site Register on 1st January 2019, will be liable for payment of the levy from 1st January Vacant Homes Office The programme of work will continue in 2019 to deliver on actions identified in the Action Plan. Activity will include engagement with the registered owners of properties to provide advice and encourage bringing properties back into use, and liaising with the s Unfinished Housing Development Team and Housing Section to identify appropriate suitable initiatives to address vacancy. D02 Development Management A steady increase in application numbers has been evident over the past 3 years and this is expected to continue in An increased number of planning applications have been received in Q1Q3 of 2018, with 413 valid planning applications received to the end of September 2018, in comparison to 336 and 276 over the same period in 2017 and 2016 respectively. 1 The Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018, which was signed into law in July 2018, includes a wide range of amendments, several of which will necessitate changes to existing processes, with associated resource implications. All of the provisions of the Act are not yet in effect, and will be the subject of commencement orders in 2019 and beyond. Examples of amendments likely to have resource implications include mandatory availability of all planning documentation online within 3 working days; facilitation of mandatory preplanning meetings for larger developments within a prescribed timeframe; and a statutory, timebound process for determining postdecision, planning compliance. Although progress on the national eplanning project in 2018 was slower than originally anticipated, its introduction is expected to hasten in 2019, with various trials of the system scheduled to take place around the country. 1 A total of 413 valid planning applications were received over the entire year in 2016, rising to 449 for the entire year in

49 Division D Development Management D03 Enforcement Enforcement responsibilities of the Planning Authority include ensuring compliance with conditions attached to planning permissions granted by the or An Bord Pleanála and investigating complaints of unauthorised developments. The level of enforcement activity, particularly arising from complaints, cannot be accurately predicted for the coming year. In addition, notwithstanding the number of enforcement cases closed in previous years, a large number remain open and at various stages of investigation and proceedings. It is envisaged that the assignment of an officer specifically to enforcement duties will be of benefit in progressing many older cases to conclusion. D04 Operation / Maintenance of Industrial Sites & Commercial Facilities The encourages industrial development and uses the funding available to promote County Roscommon to business startups. The has developed 16 industrial sites at The Racecourse Road, Roscommon, a number of which are available at a competitive price. The also owns land and/or units in other parts of the county which may be made available for development. A register of vacant commercial and industrial units has been compiled and is available from the Enterprise Section. D05 Tourism Development and Promotion Tourism Development and Promotion Tourism has been identified by the as an important economic driver in safeguarding and growing jobs within Roscommon. The Roscommon Tourism Statement of Strategy and Work Programme sets out the tourism priorities which will enable the growth and development of the sector throughout the county. To assist this development, the developed a Tourism Marketing/Development Fund to resource the marketing and promotion of tourism. The fund is overseen by the Roscommon County Tourism Network, which consists of representatives from the county s large attractions, large hotels, elected representatives and community tourism cooperative. Partnerships between private and public sector are being developed to strengthen Roscommon s reach and to maximise its potential audience, particularly on a regional basis. The Lough Ree and Mid Shannon Spirit Level document published by Black Consultants, and driven by the 4 Local Authorities and state bodies, sets out a regional approach to the development of Lough Ree and Mid Shannon as a tourist offering. This regional approach will enable optimal access to funding and mirror the development of the new Fáilte Ireland theme Irelands Hidden Heartlands. The continues to support Destination Athlone to build Athlone as a significant tourism destination as identified by Fáilte Ireland and Ireland 2040 project. The USEFE (Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy) project continues to promote and develop the region. During 2018 USEFE perused the Angling element of tourism by hosting information workshops and organising familiarisation trips for angling journalists. The launch of Ireland s Hidden Heartlands during 2018 gives Roscommon an additional platform to market our tourism offering under the umbrella of Fáilte Ireland. Their theme of Active in Nature and their identification of the Beara Breffni Way and the River Shannon as the main arteries to drive this theme, enables Roscommon to extend its reach to domestic and international visitors. The initial marketing campaign launched by Fáilte Ireland has heavily featured Roscommon, with further marketing and investment planned over the coming 5 years. 47

50 Division D Development Management D06 Community and Enterprise Function Under the Local Government Reform agenda local authorities have been assigned a stronger and more prominent role in the context of community, economic and enterprise development. The Local Community Development Committee and the Economic and Enterprise Development Strategic Policy Committee are monitoring implementation of the Local Economic and Community Plan, which is the main driver of economic policy and actions and community actions within the county. The Public Participation Network (PPN) was established in 2015 and is being coresourced by the ( 30K) and the DHPLG ( 50K). The Social Inclusion Unit ensures that social inclusion continues to be an integral part of the work of the across all of its departments. An income stream of 25K will be recouped from the DHPLG in respect of the applicable salary costs during Town Regeneration Activity The work of the regeneration team will continue to focus on urban and rural regeneration and supporting the countywide Town Teams which were established in Work will continue on a rolling basis, with the focus for the early part of the year being the conclusion of preparation and delivery of an Urban Design Framework for lands zoned as District Centre in Monksland, and engagement on the early stages of a regeneration plan for Roscommon Town. The team will also direct and manage works under the various funding schemes that have been applied for including Town & Village Renewal, Urban and Rural Regeneration and Development Funds and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Funding of 250K has been provided to match fund projects under the various departmental grant schemes. Irish Language The complies with its statutory obligation in relation to the Irish language and uses it accordingly within the organisation. The promotes the language among staff and in the community.. D07 Unfinished Housing Estates It is the responsibility of the to ensure that housing estates are completed to a satisfactory standard before taking them in charge. A significant increase in works being undertaken onsite was evident in 2018 as many agreed site resolutions came to fruition. The onsite works were undertaken by a range of developers, contractors acting on behalf of bond companies, contractors appointed under the s Framework for Consulting Engineers in UHDs, and also by employed semiskilled works in a small number of developments requiring the completion of minor works. It is expected that onsite activity will continue and intensify in 2019, under the guidance of the UHD team. There are currently 164 developments within the county which have not been taken in charge. Of those, 149 are considered unfinished to varying degrees. Of the estates not taken in charge, just 23 were included in 2017 in the DHPCLG s Unfinished Housing Development Survey Efforts will continue on an ongoing basis throughout 2019 to pursue the payment of bonds on other unfinished developments. This remains a difficult and time consuming issue and as in previous years, is likely to continue to present challenges as the year progresses were included in

51 Division D Development Management D08 Building Control The Building Control function was assigned to the Fire & Civil Protection Unit during The Building Control Officer also assess applications for Disability Access Certificates to ensure design compliance in terms of access for all building users. D09 Economic Development and Promotion There is an increased emphasis on the development of local economic strategies and creating an environment that encourages and sustains entrepreneurship. Operation of the Local Enterprise Office is funded by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, under a service level agreement with Enterprise Ireland and provides a full range of business support and development services. The Action Plan for jobs West Region is currently being updated for The, as highlighted in the threeyear capital programme and Local Economic Community Plan, is committed to developing innovation centres to provide budding entrepreneurs, including returning graduates the opportunity to use state of the art facilities within a supportive environment as they take their first steps to starting a business. The Cube hotdesk facility in Aras an Chontae in partnership with Westbic continues to provide extensive networking opportunities and linkages to the range of enterprise and innovation supports from the Local Authority, Local Enterprise Office, and other agencies in a onestop shop environment at the new Civic Offices in Roscommon Town. The measure is regarded as an important stepping stone in the s aim to provide strategic infrastructure to foster the next generation of innovative enterprises across the county. Phase two of An Chistin is currently underway developing food hubs for micro businesses in Castlerea. Three food units will be completed by quarter 1 of Funding of 10K has been made available as the continues to build business development opportunities and relationships with Chinese provinces, with the aim of job creation especially in the tourism area. Town Teams The Town Teams hosted their first Annual General Meetings (AGM) during The AGM s provided a platform for the committees to showcase their achievements and also recruit new members. There was a healthy turnover of officers on each committee and a lot of positive feedback was received from the general public on projects delivered and achievements to date. MM Ballaghaderreen Town Team continued works in partnership with the on street scape enhancement works. These works were funded through the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The committee also secured funding under the RAPID programme to assist with the development of a C.C.T.V system for the town centre. The Town Team have held provisional meetings with staff to begin preparations for further town centre rejuvenation works which will be funded under the 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. 49

52 Division D Development Management MM MM MM MM MM Boyle Town Team continued work with the s Town Centre Planning Unit, culminating with the launch of the Boyle 2040 strategy document. Funding was secured by the Town Team from the Healthy Ireland programme to assist with the development of Boyle as a cycle friendly town. Funding was also secured under the RAPID programme for the new solar lighting in Boyle playground. The Town Team have also applied for funding for the completion of the Boyle Court House project & the upgrade of Rockingham Gate lodge. Castlerea Town Team held a successful launch of their 5 year Integrated Action Plan during The Plan was a collaborative project between the Town Team and Castlerea Town Trust and sets out the projects that stakeholders will look to see developed over the next 5 years. The Town Team launched the new Youth Space in the town centre during the year. The Town Team are continuing to develop innovative ways to capitalise on their location along the Beara Brefini Way through their Town app and Web site. Monksland Town Team have worked with the to undertake town centre rejuvenation works funded under the Town and Village scheme. The committee have worked in collaboration with Roscommon LEADER Partnership (RLP), Athlone Institute of Technology and the to develop an inept needs analysis survey of the Monksland area. A subcommittee of the Town Team have collaborated with RLP and tendered for facilitation services to assist with the development of a feasibility study for a more comprehensive community centre development in the area. The committee have also supported the s successful application for an urban park facility under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018 Roscommon Town Team in collaboration with Roscommon MD staff and An Garda Siochana supported the installation of the town s new C.C.T.V system. The Town Team also held a successful launch for the towns digital interactive heritage tour in 2018 and supported the s successful application under Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018 for upgrade works on Loughnaneane Park. Strokestown Town Team completed town centre rejuvenation works funded under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The committee successfully applied for funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018 for further street scape enhancement works. The Town Team website, launched in 2018, which is used to market the area, includes a news and updates section, business and community directory as well as features and profiles of people and businesses who have recently moved to the town. D10 Property Management The has a considerable land bank to manage and the costs in relation to managing this is primarily related to loan charges. D11 Heritage and Conservation Services A proportion of the cost of the work undertaken for Heritage & Conservation during the year is recoupable from the Heritage and subject to approval this will continue in A funding application will be forwarded to the Heritage for consideration in relation to progressing specific actions in 2019 under the County Roscommon Heritage Plan It is anticipated that further actions related to the strategic goals in the Heritage Plan will be implemented in 2019 financed by resources and matched funding. This budget will also support the Rathcroghan Field Monument Advisor project. 50

53 Division D Development Management D12 Agency & Recoupable Services Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) Both the Programme for Partnership Government and the Action Plan for Rural Development contain a commitment to progress the concept of an AEC. The aim of the programme is to match other areas in developing infrastructure, attracting Irish and multinational investment, growing jobs and wealth in local communities. The NPF states that the initiative has the potential to act as a key enabler for the regional growth objectives of the NPF. The has a key role to play in facilitating the development of the AEC concept and the Department of Rural and Community Development has agreed to provide 30K to cofund the position of AEC officer. The Atlantic Economic Corridor 51

54 Division D Development Management Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division D Development Management Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn D0101 Statutory Plans and Policy 279, , , ,000 D0199 Service Support Costs 159, , , ,700 D01 Forward Planning 439, , , ,700 D0201 Planning Control 557, , , ,700 D0299 Service Support Costs 624, , , ,400 D02 Development Management 1,182,000 1,182,000 1,236,500 1,139,100 D0301 Enforcement Costs 324, , , ,000 D0399 Service Support Costs 180, , , ,300 D03 Enforcement 504, , , ,300 D0401 Industrial Sites Operations 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 D0403 Management of & Contribs to Other Commercial Facs D0404 General Development Promotion Work 94,200 94,200 D0499 Service Support Costs 18,700 18,700 18,100 17,800 D04 Industrial and Commercial Facilities 23,500 23, , ,800 D0501 Tourism Promotion 217, , , ,500 D0502 Tourist Facilities Operations 2,000 2,000 2,000 D0599 Service Support Costs 15,000 15,000 13,800 13,300 D05 Tourism Development and Promotion 234, , , ,800 D0601 General Community & Enterprise Expenses 979, , , ,300 D0602 RAPID Costs 80,000 80,000 87,900 87,900 D0603 Social Inclusion 119, , ,400 91,400 D0699 Service Support Costs 225, , , ,500 D06 Community and Enterprise Function 1,403,500 1,403, , ,100 D0701 Unfinished Housing Estates 262, , , ,000 D0799 Service Support Costs 140, , , ,200 D07 Unfinished Housing Estates 402, , , ,200 D0801 Building Control Inspection Costs 114, ,100 97,000 94,000 D0802 Building Control Enforcement Costs D0899 Service Support Costs 50,300 50,300 45,600 43,400 D08 Building Control 164, , , ,400 52

55 Division D Development Management Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division D Development Management Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn D0901 Urban and Village Renewal 5,000 8,000 D0902 EU Projects D0903 Town Twinning 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 D0904 European Office D0905 Economic Development & Promotion 715, , , ,300 D0906 Local Enterprise Office 745, , , ,500 D0999 Service Support Costs 88,000 88,000 80,100 76,900 D09 Economic Development and Promotion 1,550,900 1,550,900 1,369,600 1,196,700 D1001 Property Management Costs 170, , , ,500 D1099 Service Support Costs 10,700 10,700 9,900 9,600 D10 Property Management 180, , , ,100 D1101 Heritage Services 105, , , ,500 D1102 Conservation Services 20,500 20,500 20,500 20,500 D1103 Conservation Grants D1199 Service Support Costs 37,900 37,900 34,600 32,900 D11 Heritage and Conservation Services 163, , , ,900 D1201 Agency & Recoupable Service D1299 Service Support Costs 2,300 2,100 D12 Agency & Recoupable Services 2,300 2,100 D Division Total 6,249,300 6,249,300 5,680,800 5,272,200 53

56 Division D Development Management Table F Income Division D Development Management Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation 720, , , ,000 Rural, Community & Development Other 13,000 13,000 13,000 8,000 Total Government Grants 758, , , ,000 Goods & Services Planning Fees 183, , , ,500 Sale/leasing of other property/industrial Sites 167, , , ,000 Superannuation 104, , , ,900 Agency Services & Repayable Works Local Authority Contributions Other income 354, , , ,300 Total Goods & Services Division 'D' Total 808, , , ,700 1,566,500 1,566,500 1,516,500 1,251,700 54

57 Division E Environmental Services 55

58 Division E Environmental Services E Environmental Services E01 Maintenance, Operation and Aftercare of Landfill This budget provides for the cost of maintaining the Ballaghaderreen and Roscommon Landfills under the terms of their EPA licenses, following their closure. The budgeted figure includes the cost of environmental monitoring and other works at all closed historic landfill sites in the County. Ongoing maintenance of the gas fields and leachate collection systems is mandatory. E02 Maintenance and Operation of Recovery and Recycling Facilities There are currently 4 recycling centres and 39 bring banks being operated in the County. The direct cost of operating these facilities in 2019 is estimated at 431K. It is intended to hold a bulky goods collection in the county during E05 Litter Management The Environment Section continues to engage with local community groups to assist in maintaining and improving the image of the towns and villages in the County. Provision has been included under litter activities to cover the cost of the litter wardens and to monitor areas of illegal dumping. It is proposed to continue in 2019 with the promotion of Environmental Awareness through the annual Tidy Estates, Tidy Burial Grounds and Tidy Schools Competitions. A budget has been provided to assist community groups with the Spring Clean Campaign. It is proposed that the Green Schools Programme will continue in All of the 9 secondary schools in the County plus 1 youth reach school are registered for participation in the Programme with An Taisce, as well as 98% of primary schools. 94 Green Flags have been awarded, 6 to secondary schools and 88 to primary schools. E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement The budget for the enforcement of the waste legislation and environmental education and awareness, includes Roscommon s contribution to the Connaught Ulster Regional Waste Coordinator s Office. The Enforcement Team execute the enforcement of a broad range of waste regulations including Waste Facility and Collection Permit Regulations, Food Waste Regulations, Waste Presentation Bye Laws, End of Life Vehicles Regulations, Packaging Regulations, WEEE Regulations, Plastic Bag Regulations, Waste Tyres Regulations, Water Pollution and Water Framework Regulations and Air Pollution regulations. It also responds to reports of illegal activities in the area of waste management. E08 Waste Management Planning For the purposes of Waste Management Planning the country is divided into three regions with Mayo County the lead authority for the Connacht Ulster Region that includes Galway City, Galway County, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. The ConnachtUlster Regional Waste Management Plan 2015 was launched on 15th May

59 Division E Environmental Services E09 Maintenance and upkeep of Burial Grounds There are over 100 burial grounds in County Roscommon. A figure of 227.6K exclusive of support service costs, which includes staff costs, payments to Registrars, scanning and replacement of registers has been included in the budget to meet the costs associated with the upkeep of burial grounds for The has also allocated 35K to provide funds to Voluntary Groups for the Maintenance and Improvement Grant Scheme in E10 Safety of Structures and Places The has a Derelict Sites policy in place and continues to enforce a derelict site levy on sites placed on the Derelict Sites Register. The will continue to inspect properties within the County with particular emphasis on towns and villages. An entry on the Derelict Sites Register may be removed where a notice under Section 11 of the Derelict Sites Act has been complied with. Roscommon Civil Defence is equipped with a fleet of vehicles, which include 4x4 jeeps, rigid inflatable boats, kayaks, ambulances, fire truck, personnel carriers and a mobile catering unit. Services provided include First Aid, Search and Rescue, Auxiliary Fire Service, Welfare, Communications and Warden. Roscommon Civil Defence is actively engaged in new developments within the service and facilitates weekly and ongoing training. E11 Operation of Fire Services The Fire Services Acts 1981 to 2003 set out the statutory Fire Authority functions to be provided by the and its Fire Services Department. The Fire Service Department is assigned to the Environmental & Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) and provides Fire Safety advice, enforcement & Emergency Management services. It also maintains 6 fire stations, with a quota of 56 parttime retained firefighters in Roscommon, Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Elphin & Strokestown. The has Section 85 agreements with the neighbouring County s of Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Galway & Mayo which each provide Fire Brigade services to parts of all three Municipal Districts in County Roscommon. Mayo County also provide the Regional Control Centre service (CAMP West) based in Castlebar through which all emergency calls for Fire Brigade assistance are made. Annual charges associated with these agreements continue to form a principal part of the department s budget. E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution The continues to discharge its functions under the Water Pollution Act 1977 (as amended) in relation to the issuing and monitoring of licenses of discharge to waters and the investigation of pollution incidences. A review of all discharge licenses to waters will continue in 2019 to comply with the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 and the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) Regulations A minimum number of 35 risk based inspections will be undertaken during 2019 in line with the planned outputs. E14 Agency and Recoupable Services The was awarded accreditation by Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) for ISO Accreditation for its laboratory. During 2018 the scope of accredited parameters was extended. It is intended to further extend the scope of parameters in Thanks to being accredited, The are in a position to continue to provide laboratory services to Leitrim, Longford and Offaly County s and to work with Irish Water to grow capacity and the customer base. The laboratory also provides analytical services to the private sector. 57

60 Division E Environmental Services Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division E Environmental Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn E0101 Landfill Operations 64,000 64, , ,000 E0102 Contribution to other LAs Landfill Facilities E0103 Landfill Aftercare Costs. 20,000 20,000 80,000 80,000 E0199 Service Support Costs 117, , , ,800 E01 Landfill Operation and Aftercare 201, , , ,800 E0201 Recycling Facilities Operations 431, , , ,000 E0202 Bring Centres Operations E0204 Other Recycling Services E0299 Service Support Costs 153, , , ,200 E02 Recovery & Recycling Facilities Operations 584, , , ,200 E0301 Waste to Energy Facilities Operations E0399 Service Support Costs E03 Waste to Energy Facilities Operations E0401 Recycling Waste Collection Services E0402 Organic Waste Collection Services E0403 Residual Waste Collection Services E0404 Commercial Waste Collection Services E0406 Contribution to Waste Collection Services E0407 Other Costs Waste Collection 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 E0499 Service Support Costs E04 Provision of Waste to Collection Services 1,300 1,300 1,300 2,300 E0501 Litter Warden Service 93,700 93,700 80,000 80,000 E0502 Litter Control Initiatives 69,800 69,800 60,800 60,800 E0503 Environmental Awareness Services E0599 Service Support Costs 311, , , ,100 E05 Litter Management 474, , , ,900 E0601 Operation of Street Cleaning Service E0602 Provision and Improvement of Litter Bins E0699 Service Support Costs E06 Street Cleaning E0701 Monitoring of Waste Regs (incl Private Landfills) 160, , , ,000 E0702 Enforcement of Waste Regulations 33,700 33,700 68,700 68,700 E0799 Service Support Costs 108, ,500 97,100 94,200 E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement 302, , , ,

61 Division E Environmental Services Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division E Environmental Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn E0801 Waste Management Plan 49,000 49,000 48,500 44,000 E0802 Contrib to Other Bodies Waste Management Planning E0899 Service Support Costs 4,300 4,300 4,000 3,700 E08 Waste Management Planning 53,300 53,300 52,500 47,700 E0901 Maintenance of Burial Grounds 227, , , ,600 E0999 Service Support Costs 89,000 89,000 88,700 86,400 E09 Maintenance of Burial Grounds 316, , , ,000 E1001 Operation Costs Civil Defence 137, , , ,700 E1002 Dangerous Buildings 43,000 43,000 18,000 18,000 E1003 Emergency Planning 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 E1004 Derelict Sites 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 E1005 Water Safety Operation 11,000 11,000 7,000 7,000 E1099 Service Support Costs 46,500 46,500 41,800 40,400 E10 Safety of Structures and Places 250, , , ,100 E1101 Operation of Fire Brigade Service 2,610,000 2,610,000 2,600,000 2,474,800 E1103 Fire Services Training 150, , , ,000 E1104 Operation of Ambulance Service E1199 Service Support Costs 263, , , ,700 E11 Operation of Fire Service 3,023,300 3,023,300 2,990,300 2,859,500 E1201 Fire Safety Control Cert Costs E1202 Fire Prevention and Education E1203 Inspection & Monitoring of Commercial Facilities E1299 Service Support Costs E12 Fire Prevention E1301 Water Quality Management 244, , , ,000 E1302 Licensing and Monitoring of Air and Noise Quality E1399 Service Support Costs 100, ,100 89,400 86,700 E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution 344, , , ,700 E1401 Agency & Recoupable Service 50,000 50,000 E1499 Service Support Costs 47,500 47,100 E14 Agency & Recoupable Services 97,500 97,100 E1501 Climate Change and Flooding E15 Climate Change and Flooding E Division Total 5,552,500 5,552,500 5,703,300 5,514,200 59

62 Division E Environmental Services Table F Income Division E Environmental Services Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government 224, , , ,500 Social Protection Defence 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 Communications, Climate Action & Environment Other Total Government Grants 299, , , ,500 Goods & Services Domestic Refuse Charges 130, , , ,000 Commercial Refuse Charges Landfill Charges Fire Charges 200, , , ,000 Superannuation 72,300 72,300 72,300 72,900 Agency Services & Repayable Works 56,500 56,500 56,500 56,500 Local Authority Contributions Other income 155, , , ,000 Total Goods & Services Division 'E' Total 613, , , , , , , ,900 60

63 Division F Recreation and Amenity 61

64 Division F Recreation and Amenity F Recreation and Amenity F01 Operation and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities Castlerea Swimming Pool A budget of 80K has been allocated for the maintenance and operation of Castlerea Swimming Pool in Roscommon Leisure Centre Ltd. The above Company is responsible for the management and operations of Roscommon Leisure Centre. The sustainability of this facility is a continuous challenge and requires subvention to meet the demands of financial operational costs. A budget of 200k has been allocated for 2019 to support the centre and represents a significant investment. F02 Operation of Library and Archival Services The budgeted provision for the operation of the Library and Archival Service for 2019 is 1,276K exclusive of apportionment of support service costs. The budget provides for the operation of the service through six fixed service points at Roscommon, Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea, Strokestown, Elphin branch libraries, and through the Mobile Library Service. The County Library facility also provides a range of support services including the Archives Services, Local Studies, Technology Suite and Seminar Room facilities for a range of community programming events and training The provision of support for frontline services at branch libraries and on the mobile library will remain a priority public service operation in 2019 with the ongoing policy of redeployment of HQ staff to cover all branch services. Subject to the availability of resources, further development requirements will be advanced in 2019 in line with the priorities under the previous strategy document, Opportunities for All: A Strategy for Public Libraries and its successor Our Public Libraries A threeyear transition phase for local authorities to progress measures incrementally under The Public Library Standards and Benchmarks is being addressed under recommendations for a range of new core service provisions. These are being developed to meet a diverse spectrum of people s needs in the areas of information technology, service to schools, learning, literacy, health information and business, enterprise and employment services. Specific measures in 2019 include the continued implementation of the Healthy Ireland in Libraries programme, Right to Read and Work Matters programmes, conversion of branches to RFID system and the completion of the branch WiFi programme. 62

65 Division F Recreation and Amenity F03 Operation, Maintenance and Improvement of Outdoor Leisure Areas An amount of 267.8K exclusive of support service costs has been included in the budget to meet the costs of maintaining the various outdoor amenities around the county. As a result of budgetary pressures the priority for 2019 will be to maintain those areas of greatest usage i.e. amenity areas in towns and villages. F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development The facilitates the employment of a Sports CoOrdinator funded by the Sport Ireland and in 2019 will contribute towards the cost of: MM MM MM MM GAA Games Promotion Officer FAI Development Officer Connacht Rugby Development Officer Ladies GAA Games Promotion Officer The above sporting organisations have an important role to play in relation to social inclusion and promoting health and wellbeing. The is a member of the board of Roscommon Sports Partnership and works closely with the Partnership on a number of sporting, health and wellbeing and social inclusion initiatives. F05 Operation of Arts Programme Arts Office In 2019 the Arts Office will continue to implement actions from the current Arts Plan ( ). The plan has four strategic goals: MM MM MM MM Support artists working in all art forms at all stages of their career and in a wide range of contexts to make highquality work. Increase opportunities for experience and participation in the arts with due regard to the rural nature and demographics of the county, costs and access. Enrich the lives of children and young people through the arts. Develop strategic and sustainable investment in arts infrastructure. These goals are fundamental to the development and delivery of the arts office s work plan, which in 2019 will continue to focus on providing opportunities and access to the public to countywide arts events, workshops, information and expertise; encourage greater appreciation, engagement and participation in the arts for people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds and by further supporting the development of spaces in which artists can develop, create and present work. In 2019, the arts office will endeavour to support artists who work and live in the county through awards, bursaries, residency and commissioning opportunities and by providing opportunities for artists to participate in continued professional development. It is intended to grow the level of engagement and participation in the arts locally for the people of Roscommon and continue to focus on initiatives aimed at children and young people through various programming strands that include Roscommon County Youth Orchestra, Roscommon County Youth Theatre, the Bookworms Literary Festival and the Artist in Schools and Artschool Takeover programmes. 63

66 Division F Recreation and Amenity Music Generation County Roscommon has been successful in Phase 2 of the collaborative Music Generation programme. The will provide an amount of 50K for 3 years to cofund the programme. Consultation will commence with local communities, listening to what the needs are locally and preparing and planning for a music development programme which aims to commence in Quarter 4 of Western Region AudioVisual Producers Fund An amount of 20K has been provided to cofund the Western Region AudioVisual Producers (WRAP) Fund. The objectives of the WRAP fund are to facilitate the development of, and investment in film, television, gaming and animation projects in the West region. It aims to increase the number of screen content production projects undertaken in the region and to stimulate direct creation of 90 jobs. As well as supporting local projects it aims to assist in attracting international productions companies to the Western region, having knock on benefits for the wider economy and for future tourism in the region Roscommon Arts Centre 2019 will see the completion of the upgrade of Roscommon Arts Centre. The new development, funded by the, with support from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will create new spaces in the centre, address accessibility issues and dramatically change the façade of the building. On completion Roscommon Arts Centre will boast a new ground floor purpose built visual art space, a large first floor workshop space, two artist studios, an extended foyer area and improved and extended backstage facilities, complimenting the existing theatre space. The upgrade to the arts centre, further demonstrates the s ongoing commitment to supporting the development of the arts in the county with new and improved spaces for artists to develop and present work in and for the public to witness, share and participate in various artforms. The 2019 programme of events will feature work by professional, local and community based artists, companies and organisations across 3 vibrant spaces and include a series of events throughout the year focussing on Roscommon artists, people and places of interest entitled Eight Degrees West. King House King House is a major visitor attraction in County Roscommon. In 2019, the will continue to promote the house as a vibrant historic, cultural, and tourism centre. As well as having a historical attraction, in recent years, King House acquired the Mary McAleese Gifts Exhibition, which continues to enhance the appeal of the House. It is also home to the Boyle Civic Art Collection, with a programme of rotating exhibitions from the collection on display and The Connaught Rangers Museum is also located in the house. King House plays host to a number of events during the annual Boyle Arts Festival and will continue to do so in A budget increase of 25K has been provided to meet increasing operational and running costs of the house. 64

67 Division F Recreation and Amenity The grounds of King House are home to several tenants, including the King House Tea Rooms and Una Bhan Tourism. The Harrington Studios which are located in the grounds of the house will be relaunched in 2019, with new artists availing of the studio spaces and the weekly farmers market will continue. Douglas Hyde Centre An additional amount of 25K has been provided to support improvement works at the Douglas Hyde Centre to include improvement of exhibition facilities and improved facilitation of visitors to the centre. Archivist Strokestown Park and Famine Museum In support of the development at Strokestown Park and Famine Museum by the Irish Heritage Trust, the committed to a contribution of 25K for one year for the employment of an Archivist. It is hoped to have concluded the interview process by the end of

68 Division F Recreation and Amenity Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division F Recreation and Amenity Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn F0101 Leisure Facilities Operations 287, , , ,200 F0103 Contribution to External Bodies Leisure Facilities 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 F0199 Service Support Costs 72,400 72,400 66,400 64,600 F01 Leisure Facilities Operations 419, , , ,800 F0201 Library Service Operations 1,216,200 1,216,200 1,176,200 1,166,100 F0202 Archive Service F0204 Purchase of Books, CD s etc. 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 F0205 Contributions to Library Organisations 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 F0299 Service Support Costs 687, , , ,100 F02 Operation of Library and Archival Service 1,968,500 1,968,500 1,864,200 1,825,200 F0301 Parks, Pitches & Open Spaces 267, , , ,800 F0302 Playgrounds 5,000 5,000 F0303 Beaches F0399 Service Support Costs 97,400 97,400 90,800 86,500 F03 Outdoor Leisure Areas Operations 365, , , ,300 F0401 Community Grants F0402 Operation of Sports Hall/Stadium F0403 Community Facilities F0404 Recreational Development 205, , , ,000 F0499 Service Support Costs 16,300 16,300 14,400 13,800 F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development 221, , , ,800 F0501 Administration of the Arts Programme 665, , , ,900 F0502 Contributions to other Bodies Arts Programme F0503 Museums Operations F0504 Heritage/Interpretive Facilities Operations 221, , , ,700 F0505 Festivals & Concerts F0599 Service Support Costs 184, , , ,900 F05 Operation of Arts Programme 1,071,500 1,071, , ,500 F0601 Agency & Recoupable Service F0699 Service Support Costs 1,500 1,400 F06 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,500 1,400 F Division Total 4,045,900 4,045,900 3,643,600 3,547,000 66

69 Division F Recreation and Amenity Table F Income Division F Recreation and Amenity Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government Education and Skills Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht Social Protection Library Arts 95,400 95,400 95,400 95,400 Transport, Tourism & Sport Rural & Community Development Other 145, , , ,000 Total Government Grants 240, , , ,400 Goods & Services Library Fees/Fines 5,000 5,000 10,000 19,800 Recreation/Amenity/Culture 246, , , ,000 Superannuation 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,600 Agency Services & Repayable Works Local Authority Contributions Other income 21,900 21,900 41,900 41,900 Total Goods & Services Division 'F' Total 353, , , , , , , ,700 67

70 Division F Recreation and Amenity 68

71 Division G Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare 69

72 Division G Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare G Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare G01 Land Drainage Costs The budget for land drainage is estimated at 226.6K exclusive of support service costs, includes an amount in respect of River Suck of 110K. A grant of 70K has been approved by the Office of Public Works, OPW for Lough Funshinagh in This will cover a Flood Relief Scoping Study by Malachy Walsh & Partners tendered at 20K, a bathymetric survey of the lake at approximately 6K and any other investigative works deemed necessary. The OPW award Roscommon approximately 200K per year to carry out Noncoastal Minor Works based on applications submitted. G04 Veterinary Service The operates a service contract with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (F.S.A.I.) to oversee food safety at 10 licensed slaughterhouses and 5 standalone meat manufacturing plants in the County. The supervision of the slaughterhouses is carried out by the s Veterinary Officer and three Temporary Veterinary Inspectors. It is expected that in 2019 the full cost of this service will be met by inspection fees under licensing regulations and a grant from the F.S.A.I. G05 Educational Support Services The expenditure under this heading is in respect of higher educational grants which are estimated at 10K. This includes a provisional sum in the event where there are applications from eligible students previously funded and who deferred their place in college. 70

73 Division G Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn G0101 Maintenance of Land Drainage Areas 116, , , ,600 G0102 Contributions to Joint Drainage Bodies 110, , , ,000 G0103 Payment of Agricultural Pensions G0199 Service Support Costs 9,100 9,100 7,800 7,300 G01 Land Drainage Costs 235, , , ,900 G0201 Operation of Piers G0203 Operation of Harbours G0299 Service Support Costs G02 Operation and Maintenance of Piers and Harbours G0301 General Maintenance Costal Regions G0302 Planned Protection of Coastal Regions G0399 Service Support Costs G03 Coastal Protection G0401 Provision of Veterinary Service 11,100 11,100 10,000 10,000 G0402 Inspection of Abattoirs etc 115, , , ,500 G0403 Food Safety 43,400 43,400 37,000 37,000 G0404 Operation of Dog Warden Service 191, , , ,000 G0405 Other Animal Welfare Services (incl Horse Control) 5,000 5,000 5,000 4,500 G0499 Service Support Costs 78,900 78,900 70,800 67,400 G04 Veterinary Service 445, , , ,400 G0501 Payment of Higher Education Grants 10,000 10,000 10, ,000 G0502 Administration Higher Education Grants 4,400 4,400 4,000 4,000 G0503 Payment of VEC Pensions G0504 Administration VEC Pension G0505 Contribution to Education & Training Board G0506 Other Educational Services G0507 School Meals G0599 Service Support Costs 9,300 9,300 8,600 7,300 G05 Educational Support Services 23,700 23,700 23, ,800 G0601 Agency & Recoupable Service G0699 Service Support Costs 1,600 1,500 G06 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,600 1,500 G Division Total 704, , , ,600 71

74 Division G Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare Table F Income Division G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht Education and Skills 10,000 10,000 10, ,000 Transport, Tourism & Sport Food Safety Authority of Ireland Agriculture, Food & The Marine Other 210, , , ,000 Total Government Grants 220, , , ,000 Goods & Services Superannuation 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 Agency Services & Repayable Works 40,000 40,000 40,600 40,600 Local Authority Contributions Other income 15,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 Total Goods & Services Division 'G' Total 63,400 63,400 64,000 59, , , , ,000 72

75 Division H Miscellaneous Services 73

76 Division H Miscellaneous Services H Miscellaneous Services H01 Profit & Loss Machinery Account The costs shown under this heading relate to the distribution of the Central Management Charge shown in Appendix 1. H03 Administration of Rates A revaluation of all commercial properties on the rate book within the county was undertaken by the Valuation Office in 2017 as part of the National Revaluation Programme. The revised valuations for the levying of commercial rates came into effect on 1st January, 2018 and were used as a basis for the preparation of the 2018 rates book. The records available to the indicate that 62.8% of rateable properties secured a reduction, 33.2% experienced an increase while 4% of properties remain unchanged. All businesses subject to the revaluation had an opportunity to appeal their new valuations and a relatively small percentage of valuations (4.4% or 93 cases) have been appealed to the Valuations Tribunal. Confirmation of the outcome of individual appeals is still awaited in the majority of cases. Any reduction allowed in valuations will be passed on to the individual customer accounts when the appeals are finalised. While the percentage of appeals stands at 4.4%, it should be noted that the total NAV figure for the 93 appeals is 12,533,265 or 23.5% of the total NAV for the county ( 53,361,109). Therefore, there is a potential risk of a significant loss in revenue to the if the 12,533,265 NAV figure is reduced substantially following appeal. This figure will not become available until all appeals are finalised by the Valuation Tribunal. However, provision should be made for a potential reduction in the total NAV figure for the county which would lead to a prorata increase in the ARV multiplier of 0.225% in order to compensate for any shortfall in rates income after Developments in this area will be monitored closely as the is notified of the outcome of the various appeals by the Valuation Office. A Rates Incentive Scheme was introduced in 2016 to (a) Encourage new businesses to occupy vacant commercial units and (b) Ease the cash flow burden on rate payers with an annual liability below 5K by allowing a 5% discount provided the account is paid in full by 30th June annually. This scheme will continue to operate in In total, 370 businesses availed of the 5% discount in 2018 while 337 businesses availed of the same discount in A total of 16 businesses have benefited from the vacancy relief to date as part of the scheme. H04 Franchise Costs Costs incurred under this heading are applied to the maintenance of the Draft, Live, Edited and Supplemental (if required) Register of Electors in accordance with Electoral legislation. H05 Operation of Morgue and Coroner Expenses A provision of 128K has been made to meet the costs associated with this heading for H06 Weighbridges The operates a number of small weighbridges throughout the county and a small provision is made towards their operation. 74

77 Division H Miscellaneous Services H07 Operation of Markets and Casual Trading Under the Casual Trading Act 1995, a Local Authority may acquire any market right in respect of a market or fair in its functional area by agreement or compulsorily. Casual Trading Bye Laws are expected to be introduced for the county in H08 Malicious Damage There is an apportionment of Central Management Charge included in this heading. H09 Local Representation / Civic Leadership Expenses of Local Authority Members Regulations 2014 establishes a maximum amount of expenditure that can be incurred by a local authority in respect of attendance by local authority members at conferences, seminars, or other meeting or event whether within or outside of the State. Provision has been made in the budget 2019 for the maximum amount allowed by regulations. H10 Motor Taxation The Motor Tax Department facilitates vehicle owners in the renewal of their motor tax at local level and also provides an important service in addressing a variety of issues that arise regarding taxation, vehicle ownership, conversions, trailer licences, trade plates and replacement documents. Receipts processed through the Motor Tax Office currently stand in the region of 7.1 million per annum and this represents less than 50% of the overall income generated from motor tax within the county. The remainder of motor tax renewals are processed online but factors including broadband access, lack of computer skills/knowledge and the population profile all combine to ensure that Roscommon has one of the lowest levels of online motor taxation in the country. H11 Agency & Recoupable Services The nonprincipal private residence charge (NPPR) was a selfdeclaration charge introduced nationwide in 2009 that continued to apply on 5 specific liability dates each year until it was phased out in The charge was levied on residential property owners whose properties did not constitute the owner s primary residence but had the potential to generate income from renting or leasing. Therefore, the charge only applied to second or subsequent properties. The NPPR charge continues to generate significant income for local authorities as sales of residential properties are finalised. All NPPR liability must be discharged in full and NPPR clearance obtained from the in order to allow a sale or transfer of a residential property to proceed. It is expected that this income stream will continue to generate income throughout 2019, but will have to be carefully monitored and reduced in future years meaning the must not become dependent on this source of income. The has recently received notification from Irish Public Bodies(IPB) that they are not in a position to pay a Dividend in This represents a significant reduction in Income for 2019 in the sum of 280K and has resulted in adjustments to a number of budget headings to ensure a balanced budget. Assets & Energy An Asset & Energy Management Unit was set up in 2016 to manage our assets and implement energy saving initiatives. A Partnership Agreement was signed with SEAI the project manager for Energy Consumption in the Public Sector. Under the National Climate Change Strategy (NCCS) local authorities have an obligation to achieve energy savings of 33% by 2020 and the is already active in this area. Energy monitors fitted in five main buildings in early 2018 are being analysed. When the results are available from this monitoring it is intended to implement a targeted energy reduction programme. This unit will formulate actions year on year to achieve the required 33% reduction by

78 Division H Miscellaneous Services Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division H Miscellaneous Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn H0101 Maintenance of Machinery Service H0102 Plant and Machinery Operations H0199 Service Support Costs 163, , , ,200 H01 Profit & Loss Machinery Account 163, , , ,200 H0201 Purchase of Materials, Stores H0202 Administrative Costs Stores H0203 Upkeep of Buildings, stores H0299 Service Support Costs H02 Profit & Loss Stores Account H0301 Administration of Rates Office 40,000 40, , ,000 H0302 Debt Management Service Rates 156, , , ,100 H0303 Refunds and Irrecoverable Rates 2,337,300 2,337,300 2,549,900 2,551,400 H0399 Service Support Costs 163, , , ,800 H03 Adminstration of Rates 2,697,200 2,697,200 2,948,900 2,955,300 H0401 Register of Elector Costs 98,300 98,300 93,500 95,000 H0402 Local Election Costs 87,300 H0499 Service Support Costs 52,600 52,600 47,700 45,400 H04 Franchise Costs 150, , , ,700 H0501 Coroner Fees and Expenses 128, , , ,500 H0502 Operation of Morgue H0599 Service Support Costs 18,100 18,100 16,700 16,300 H05 Operation of Morgue and Coroner Expenses 146, , , ,800 H0601 Weighbridge Operations ,700 3,700 H0699 Service Support Costs H06 Weighbridges 1,000 1,000 4,000 3,900 H0701 Operation of Markets H0702 Casual Trading Areas 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 H0799 Service Support Costs 14,000 14,000 14,000 13,000 H07 Operation of Markets and Casual Trading 24,000 24,000 24,000 23,000 H0801 Malicious Damage H0899 Service Support Costs 3,300 3,200 H08 Malicious Damage 3,300 3,200 76

79 Division H Miscellaneous Services Expenditure by Service and SubService Table F Expenditure Division H Miscellaneous Services Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn H0901 Representational Payments 299, , , ,700 H0902 Chair/Vice Chair Allowances 58,000 58,000 58,000 43,000 H0903 Annual Allowances LA Members H0904 Expenses LA Members 219, , , ,300 H0905 Other Expenses 7,000 7,000 7,000 11,000 H0906 Conferences Abroad 6,000 6,000 6,000 4,000 H0907 Retirement Gratuities H0908 Contribution to Members Associations 16,500 16,500 16,500 17,200 H0909 General Municipal Allocation H0999 Service Support Costs 361, , , ,700 H09 Local Representation & Civic Leadership 967, , , ,900 H1001 Motor Taxation Operation 303, , , ,000 H1099 Service Support Costs 257, , , ,100 H10 Motor Taxation 561, , , ,100 H1101 Agency & Recoupable Service 126, , , ,300 H1102 NPPR H1199 Service Support Costs 5,900 5,900 5,800 5,400 H11 Agency & Recoupable Services 133, , , ,200 H Division Total 4,845,800 4,845,800 5,018,600 5,089,300 Overall Total 57,012,500 57,012,500 54,457,900 52,406,900 77

80 Division H Miscellaneous Services Table F Income Division H Miscellaneous Services Income by Source Estimated by Chief Executive Estimated Outturn Government Grants Housing, Planning, & Local Government 884, ,300 Agriculture, Food & The Marine Social Protection Justice & Equality 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 Non Dept HFA and BMW Other Total Government Grants 914, ,300 30,000 40,000 Goods & Services Superannuation 73,000 73,000 73,000 73,600 Agency Services & Repayable Works Local Authority Contributions NPPR 340, , , ,000 Other income 470, , , ,900 Total Goods & Services Division 'H' Total 883, ,000 1,123, ,500 1,797,300 1,797,300 1,153, ,500 Overall Total 34,842,900 34,842,900 32,224,200 32,224,196 30,862,900 78

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82 Appendix 1 Summary of Central Management Charge Appendix 1 SUMMARY OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE FOR YEAR Description Area Office Overhead 615, ,300 Corporate Affairs Overhead 870, ,900 Corporate Buildings Overhead 1,210,000 1,200,000 Finance Function Overhead 743, ,000 Human Resource Function Overhead 1,335,400 1,351,600 IT Services Overhead 1,084,100 1,029,100 Print & Post Room Service Overhead 220, ,000 Pension & Lump Sum Overhead 4,527,400 3,769,000 Total Expenditure Allocated to Services 10,606,900 9,754,900 80

83 Appendix 2 Summary of Local Property Tax Allocation for Year 2019 Appendix 2 SUMMARY OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION FOR YEAR Description Discretionary Discretionary Local Property Tax (Table A) 10,216,200 10,216,200 Total Local Property Tax Revenue Budget 10,216,200 Self Funding Capital Budget Housing & Building Roads, Transport, & Safety Total Local Property Tax Capital Budget Total Local Property Tax Allocation (Post Variation) 10,216,200 81

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85 Roscommon County Capital Programme

86 Roscommon County Capital Programme Introduction The 3year Capital Programme is being presented with the annual budget as prescribed in Section 135 of the Local Government Act, The Programme indicates projects proposed for the years 2019, 2020 and The actual level of expenditure will ultimately depend on the applicable funding and resources being available. For the first time water and waste water capital projects funded by Irish Water, but managed by Roscommon County staff under the Service Level Agreement, have been included to provide Members with a full picture of the infrastructural projects proposed for the county. The total estimated expenditure for the period of the Programme is 70,221K. The estimated income by category is summarised as follows: State Grants and Subsidies 56,403 Borrowings 10,350 K County s own Resources: MM MM Development Contributions Other 1,805 1,663 Total 70,221 Eugene Cummins Chief Executive Martin Lydon Director of Services Finance, Housing, IT, Planning, Water and Roscommon MD 84

87 Roscommon County Capital Programme Housing and Building Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions 1.1 Local Authority Housing All projects progressed under the Housing Capital Programme continue to be dependent on support and funding being approved by the Department Housing, Planning and Local Government DHPLG. The estimated capital activity in this programme is also based on certain assumptions including the presumption that any challenges such as planning, procurement, legal and financial will be overcome over the course of the programme. 11,750,000 State Grant Local Authority Social & Affordable Housing Rebuilding Ireland will govern expenditure over the duration of the programme. RCC has a total target of 255 units. Current schedule aims to deliver 272 units as follows: MM MM MM 2018 = 72 units (not included in this budget) 2019 = 63 units (43 in RCC Capital Programme) 2020 = 44 units (18 in RCC Capital Programme) MM 2021 = 93 units (5 in RCC Capital Programme)* *53 units will become RCC assets after 25 years. Delivery options not resulting in the generation of assets for RCC include CALF/CAS schemes, longterm lease and Repair & Lease. These schemes account for 128 of the 272 total. Delivery options ultimately resulting in the generation of assets for RCC include acquisitions, PPP scheme (after 25 years), Part V acquisitions, direct build by LA, Turnkey acquisition and return of derelict properties. These schemes account for the remaining 144 units. Indications currently suggest that funding will continue to be available for all of the above initiatives. Not all require capital funding and some options involve private or partprivate capital funding. Details of phase 2 Energy Efficiency Works for Social Houses are awaited. 85

88 Roscommon County Capital Programme Housing and Building (cont) Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions Traveller Accommodation 2019 straddles the end of Traveller Accommodation Programme and Traveller Accommodation Programme (currently being prepared). At this point in time, Roscommon County has committed to works in 2019 at: MM Torpan Beg, Ballyforan extensions to convert 1 bed units to 3 or 4 bed Group Housing units and refurbishment of other units. 837,100 State Grant MM Killerney (Cluain Airne) Roscommon new construction subject to TAP demand and refurbishment works subject to funding approval. 1,500,000 State Grant MM Harristown, Castlerea construction/modification subject to TAP demand. 500,000 State Grant 1.2 Assistance to Persons Housing Themselves House Purchase and Improvement Loans The Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan is a government backed mortgage for first time buyers to purchase a new or secondhand property or build their own home. A loan application can borrow up to 90% of the market value of a residential property subject to a maximum loan of 225,000 for County Roscommon. During 2018, 8 loans have been approved and 0 drawn down. The new Affordable Housing Scheme may increase loan applications over the next 23 years. In addition, the Tenant Purchase Scheme (2016) may stimulate an increase in loan applications but given the terms and conditions attaching to the scheme itself and those related to mortgage applications, it is difficult to predict the level of successful drawdowns that might arise over the next 3 years. (assume 8 loans per annum with average loan equal to 150,000 = 3,600,000 over 3 years) 3,600,000 Loans 1.3 Assistance to Persons Improving Houses Housing Grants The budgeted amount for Housing Adaptation Grants for older people and people with a disability for private dwellings was 750K for 2018 and an increased provision is being made for 2019, 2020 and The amount budgeted can sometimes be increased when further notifications are received from the DHPLG and local revenue budgets allow. 3,117,000 State Grant 80% RCC 20% 86

89 Roscommon County Capital Programme Road Transportation and Safety Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions 2.2 Road Improvements The National Roads Authority has overall responsibility for planning, construction, maintenance and supervision of the national roads network. The Authority provides annual capital funding for a number of major and minor projects on the national roads (245 km) in Co Roscommon. The funding provides for design and construction of major schemes and pavement improvements, strengthening and safety measures at specific locations throughout the county. The specific details of work to be financed from capital grants will be included in the Annual Road Work Schemes. N4 Dublin Sligo N4 Carrick to Dromod Road Project The N4 CarrickonShannon to Dromod road project lies within the functional areas of both Leitrim County and Roscommon County. Leitrim County is the Road Authority in respect of the project development under a Section 85 Agreement entered into between both local authorities. Project development was suspended in On foot of the recently announced National Planning Framework (NPF) and associated National Development Plan (NDP) a minor allocation was issued to Leitrim County in order to carry out preappraisal of the project in accordance with current appraisal guidelines. The Project Appraisal Plan (PAP) was prepared and duly approved by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Department Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) in The procurement process to appoint Engineering Consultants in order to progress the planning stage of the project is underway. N5DublinWestport N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass The N5 Ballaghaderreen Longford road project extends from the eastern end of the Ballaghaderreen Bypass to the Longford Bypass and measures 53 km approximately. A Strategic Overview identified the route section between the eastern tiein of the Ballaghaderreen Bypass and Scramoge (east of Strokestown) was most in need of investment / improvement and was identified as the Priority Section. The development of the priority section was progressed through early design and planning stages and Roscommon County (RCC) submitted the associated development application to An Bord Pleanála in December An Bord Pleanála convened an Oral Hearing in relation to the project in October 2018 and the outcome from this process is awaited. 2,150, ,000 State Grant State Grant 87

90 Roscommon County Capital Programme Road Transportation and Safety (cont) Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions N61 Coolteige (Phase 1) This project extends for 3km approximately from the Castle Street roundabout to Coolteige to tie in with the existing improved section at Mullymucks. The project is currently under construction with an anticipated completion date in early N61 Tulsk to Clashaganny This project will involve the improvement of the N61 National Secondary Road between Clashaganny and Tulsk a length of approximately 3.7km. The initial planning stages are underway. N61 Ballymurray to Knockcroghery This project will involve the improvement of the N61 National Secondary Road between Ballymurray and Knockcroghery. The initial planning stages are currently underway. N60RoscommonCastlebar N60 Oran Realignment This project involves the realignment of 3.4km of deficient National Secondary road and includes the elimination of severe existing bends at Oran. Site works on an advance archaeological resolution contract are complete with final reports expected in mid2019. The land acquisition process is ongoing on foot of an approved Compulsory Purchase Order. The detailed design process has been completed and the preparation of tender documents in respect of the main construction contract is underway. Subject to TII approval and the provision of the necessary funding, it is anticipated that construction will commence in Road Infrastructure Improvements R362 Bealnamulia Proposed works include provision of pavement, footpaths, drainage, public lighting from Cloonakille National School to the junction of the new and old Tuam roads. A roundabout is also proposed at the junction of the L2025 and R362. R370 Cortober Proposed works include provision of pavement, footpaths, drainage, public lighting from the junction of the R376 and R368 to the train station. Footpaths (various locations) Capital funding of 1,040,000 for footpath repairs will be allocated to the operational areas during the lifetime of the capital programme Bridge Rehabilitation Works Repair of masonry on bridges throughout County Roscommon. 1,900, ,000 1,690,000 9,450, , ,000 1,040, ,000 State Grant State Grant State Grant State Grant State Grant State Grant Other (Irish Public Bodies) State Grant 88

91 Roscommon County Capital Programme Water Supply & Sewerage Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions 3.1 Water Supply and Sewerage: Capital Programme Portfolio The Capital Programme Portfolio manages investment in a range of Regional Programmes of work. A number of capital programmes are currently underway around the County and are at various stages of completion as follows; 100% funded by Irish Water MM MM MM MM MM The process optimisation and control programme at North Roscommon Water Treatment Plant. Mount Talbot water treatment plant is being upgraded under the Water Treatment Programme. There are 9 no. reservoirs being cleaned in the County under the Reservoir Cleaning Programme. Castlerea WSS and Mount Talbot/Four Roads WSS are included in the Water TreatmentAdvance Works Investigations Regional Programme. It is expected that the works will be delivered during There are 12 no. locations in Roscommon included in the Access to Heights and Edge Protection Regional Programme. It is expected that the works will commence in 2018 and will be delivered during MM The SME Energy Efficiency Programme has commenced. There are 6 no. locations in Roscommon included in the Regional Programme. Site visits are currently under way and the programme is intended to be delivered during Infrastructure Portfolio The following is a list of infrastructure projects which are at various stages of planning and development: MM MM MM Castlerea & Environs Phase 2 (Williamstown to Castlerea) Contract: Castlerea WTP Boyle Regional WSS extension to Grangemore 89

92 Roscommon County Capital Programme Water Supply & Sewerage Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions Water Networks Portfolio The network portfolio manages the Water Networks Programme. The programme consists of upgrading the water network and includes Find and Fix programme, DMA establishment, resolution of shared services, First Fix, Lead Services, Pressure Management and Mains Rehabilitation. The works are being delivered under this programme by a mix of regional contractors and direct labour. The following works are planned to be delivered under the Water Networks Programme. MM MM MM MM MM MM Design has been submitted for Rooskey water main replacement on the North East Regional WSS. Preliminary design has been submitted for Ballaghaderreen water main and lead services replacement on the North Roscommon WSS. Site surveys have been completed for Emmoo on the Knockcroghery WSS. Construction works are due to commence in March 2019 with a duration of 8 weeks. Water main and lead services replacement is under consideration on lower main street and water main replacement is under consideration for the square. It is intended that the delivery of these works will coincide with the proposed Roscommon Town enhancement project. Other water main rehabilitation works are under consideration and will be progressed during Lead services replacement on Henry Street and Lisnamult. MM The Find and Fix programme commenced in June This is a twoyear leakage reduction programme targeted at schemes with high unaccounted for water. A regional contractor is working in the north of the county and a direct labour team is working in the south of the county. MM The first fix programme is underway to reduce private side leakage. The duration of the scheme depends on the uptake by the public. All private side leakage repairs are being carried out by Regional Contractors. MM The nondomestic meter replacement programme is underway. The works are being undertaken by Regional Contractors. The duration is unknown at this stage and the programme is ongoing. 90

93 Roscommon County Capital Programme Water Supply & Sewerage 3.2 Public Sewerage Schemes: Capital Programme Portfolio: Asset planning has prioritised sites nationally for delivery under the Satellite Dewatering Programme. Castlerea WWTP will be considered during the current investment plan period Infrastructure Portfolio: There is an ongoing extensive Capital Programme in place for waste water schemes in the County. The following is a list of infrastructure projects which are at various stages of planning and development: The Monksland Storm and Inlet Works: This project is at tender assessment stage and should be awarded to the successful contractor in November Following on from the award, a contract will be put in place with the successful contractor and construction works will commence thereafter (approximately early Q1 of 2019). Roscommon Town Main Drainage: The Roscommon Town sewer and manhole rehabilitation contract commenced in early 2016 (to reduce infiltration to the sewer network and assist with meeting environmental standards) is now complete with the defects period almost passed. Retention for this work will then be released after sign off of all snag items. The next phase of Roscommon Town main drainage involves design review of the network and treatment plant, to bring all storm water overflows on the network into compliance with current legislation Site Investigation has commenced recently around Roscommon Town and at the wastewater treatment plant as part of this scheme. Ballaghadereen Waste Treatment Plant: Ballaghadereen Waste Treatment Plant is included in a Regional Advance Investigation Works Programme, with a view to carrying out improvement works in 2019 or Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding 100% funded by Irish Water Development Contributions 91

94 Roscommon County Capital Programme Water Supply & Sewerage Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions 3.3 Private Installations: Group Water Schemes: The retains its role with Group Water Schemes and administers the grants and subsidies for that sector as well as continuing to supervise construction and improvement works. 2,595,000 State Grant Individual Well Grant: The will continue to administer the Well Grants Scheme. Funding is demand led and fully recoupable from DHPLG. Domestic Lead Remediation Grant: In order reduce exposure to lead in drinking water the Domestic Lead Remediation Grant was introduced to assist households with replacing lead pipes and fittings within their homes. This is a means tested grant which can cover up to 80% of the approved costs with a maximum payment of 4K and is administered by Roscommon County on behalf of the Department. Funding is demand led and fully recoupable from DHPLG. 92

95 Roscommon County Capital Programme Development Incentives and Controls Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions 4.2 Industrial Development Industrial Sites Provision of 50,000 has been made to facilitate future development works on Industrial Sites. 50,000 RCC 50, Other Development and Promotion Tourism Projects Roscommon County as part of a collaboration with Longford, Offaly and Westmeath County s, Waterways Ireland, Bord Na Mona, Fáilte Ireland and the National Parks Wildlife Service (NWPS) is developing a project which will open up Lough Ree and its islands, enable development of wild areas along the Shannon and the creation of a Mid Shannon Wilderness Park on reclaimed Bord na Mona land. This project has been identified as one of the main priorities in the County s Tourism Statement of Strategy. 700,000 Loans MM MM MM MM Bear Breffni Way The Beara Breffni Way is being developed from Cork to Cavan. This walk which is seen as Irelands Camino will cross Roscommon along the western edge from Ballinlough to Ballaghaderreen and be an important offering to the domestic and international tourist. Shannon Master Plan The master plan will identify, on a regional basis, the vacancies which exist along the Shannon in the provision of services for the user and enable development around these deficiencies. Greenways DTTAS have opened funding calls for the development of Greenways as significant scenic tourism attractions. The development of a greenway along the Shannon from Carrick on Shannon to Lough Key and from Ballyleague to Athlone to with the Galway Dublin route, are very important tourism infrastructure for county Roscommon. Lough Key The Greenway linking Boyle to Lough Key will enable Boyle town and Lough Key to offer additional activities to the visiting tourist. 93

96 Roscommon County Capital Programme Development Incentives and Controls Innovation Centres and Food Hubs The Action Plan for Jobs and Local Economic Community Plan (LECP) identified the need for innovation capacity and capability in the county. To address the infrastructure gap, a provision of 3.9m has been made available to develop Innovation Centres in Monksland, Roscommon and support phase 2 of An Chistin in Castlerea. The County as the main vehicle locally for economic development will continue to create a business friendly environment as it aims to increase job opportunities and provide infrastructure for budding entrepreneurs. Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding 3,900,000 Loan / State Grant Development Contributions 94

97 Roscommon County Capital Programme Environmental Protection 5.2 Burial Grounds A sum of 231.2K is being provided to complete existing commitments at various cemeteries throughout the county over the next 3 years. Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions 231,200 RCC 231, Safety Structures & Places Civil Defence Headquarters The operation of Civil Defence is currently being managed from rented premises. A preliminary design for the new County Civil Defence Headquarters has been prepared. Part VIII Planning permission will need to be applied for once a suitable site has been secured. 5.4 Fire Protection New Class B Water Tender (Fire Engine) The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Planning are providing 100% Capital funding of approx. 320K for the supply of a new Class B Water Tender (Fire Engine). The Scania chassis has been supplied through Westward Scania, Strokestown and the remainder of this specialist appliance is being built by Sidhean Teo, Furbo, County Galway with delivery expected in early 2019 where it will replace the current 2002 vehicle based at Roscommon Town Fire station. 600,000 Loan 50% 300,000 RCC 50% 320,000 State Grant 95

98 Roscommon County Capital Programme Recreation and Amenity Estimated Expenditure Sources of Funding Development Contributions 6.3 Recreation and Amenities Amenities The will continue to apply for funding under Town & Village Renewal, Urban & Rural Regeneration and Development Funds and Outdoor Recreation. Provision has been made to facilitate borrowings to provide the match funding required under these schemes. Public Realm The purchased the Royal Hotel, Boyle during Funding has been secured to begin refurbishment works to the building and to carry out public realm works to the hotel environs. The Part 8 Planning Process will be completed in late 2018 and it is anticipated that works to the building and environs will commence following completion of the planning process. Town Centre Residential Occupancy Pilot Six rural towns, including Boyle, have been invited to develop innovative proposals to encourage more people to live in rural town centres. Each of these towns will receive funding of up to 100,000 to engage with their communities and local businesses, to arrive at practical solutions that can be delivered to achieve the objective of increasing the number of people living in our rural towns. 6.4 The Arts Work has commenced on renovation and extension of the Roscommon Arts Centre to include: Construction of a 2storey extension to the west comprising predominantly of a gallery to the ground floor and a workshop area to the first floor. MM MM MM MM Remodelling of the front porch. Reconfiguration of the internal layout of the lobby area Reconfiguration of the carparking layout. All other associated site and ancillary works. Creative Ireland The Creative Ireland Programme aims to ensure that every person will have an opportunity to experience, enjoy and engage with the limitless nature of County Roscommon s rich creative vein. The Roscommon Programme sets out five strategic priorities as follows: 1. Creative Children and Youth 2. Creative Communities. 3. Creative culture Infrastructure. 4. Creative Industry and Enterprise Sector. 5. Creative Awareness and Communication 20,000,000 RCC / Borrowings / State Grant 200,000 State Grant 100,000 State Grant 1,500,000 State Grant 1,224, ,000 State Grant 96

99 Roscommon County Capital Programme : Appendix 3 Appendix 3 Roscommon County Capital Programme PROGRAMME GROUPS AND PROGRAMMES INCOME Development Total State Grants Loans Contributions Other Total K K K K K K K K K 1. HOUSING & BUILDING 1.1 Local Authority Housing 4,862 4,863 4,862 14,587 14,587 14, Assistance to Persons Housing Themselves 1,200 1,200 1,200 3,600 3,600 3, Assistance to Persons Improving Houses 1,039 1,039 1,039 3,117 2, , Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL 7,101 7,102 7,101 21,304 17,081 3, , ROAD TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY 2.1 Road Upkeep 2.2 Road Improvement 3,540 6,000 9,070 18,610 17,570 1,040 18, Road Traffic 2.8 Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL 3,540 6,000 9,070 18,610 17,570 1,040 18, WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE 3.1 Public Water Supplies 3.2 Public Sewerage Schemes 3.3 Private Installations ,595 2,595 2, Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL ,595 2,595 2, DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES & CONTROL 4.1 Land Use Planning 4.2 Industrial Development Other Development & Promotion 733 2,233 1,634 4,600 2,925 1,675 4, Community & Enterprise Function 4.7 Heritage Programme 4.8 Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL 750 2,250 1,650 4,650 2,925 1, ,650 97

100 Roscommon County Capital Programme : Appendix 3 Appendix 3 PROGRAMME GROUPS AND PROGRAMMES INCOME Development Total State Grants Loans Contributions Other Total K K K K K K K K K 5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 5.1 Waste Management 5.2 Burial Grounds Safety of Structures & Places Fire Protection Pollution Control 5.8 Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL , , RECREATION & AMENITY 6.1 Swimming Pools 6.2 Libraries 6.3 Parks, Open Spaces, Recreation Centres 2,300 5,000 13,000 20,300 15,525 4,775 20, Other Recreation & Amenity 1,611 1, ,224 1, Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL 3,911 5,000 13,000 21,911 15,912 4,775 1,224 21, AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELFARE 7.1 Agriculture 7.2 Education 7.8 Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL 8. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 8.1 Plant & Machinery 8.8 Administration & Miscellaneous TOTAL ALL PROGRAMME GROUPS TOTAL 16,833 21,497 31,891 70,221 56,403 10,350 1,805 1,663 70,221 98

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