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THE 5 YEAR PLAN (IDP) FOR THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN 2007 - 2012. Draft IDP & Budget Review Presentation for 2008 - 2009. Agenda. Purpose IDP Process IDP Overview City’s Mandate Voting – Why & How Feedback (Local issues). Our Purpose. To inform communities of the process to be followed
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THE 5 YEAR PLAN (IDP) FOR THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN2007 - 2012 Draft IDP & Budget Review Presentation for 2008 - 2009
Agenda • Purpose • IDP Process • IDP Overview • City’s Mandate • Voting – Why & How • Feedback (Local issues)
Our Purpose • To inform communities of the process to be followed • To give a brief overview of the IDP (legislation) • To get your input on existing priorities (to determine the trends Citywide) • To educate communities on the responsibilities of Local Government (Council) • To give feedback on ward allocations projects
Aug 07 State of City Review Oct 07 Public input avail. To services 1st Draft IDP Sept. 07 Stakeholder Engagement Voting on existing priories/ projects for ward July - Aug 07 Analysis Strategic Choices Nov/Dec 07 Capex draft Quarterly report Jan/Feb 08 Refine IDP and BIP’s Draft Opex Budget 31 May 2008 IDP & Budget approved April 2008 Public Hearings on IDP & Budget SDBIP’s finalized 31 March 2008 Draft IDP & Budget approved for public hearings. Draft SDBIP’s IDP/Budget Process June 2008 Tariffs & Rates Advertized
IDP Overview: The City’s Long term Vision A prosperous city creating shared growth & economic development Effective and equitable service delivery A well governed and efficiently run administration • 5 YEAR PLAN FOR THE CITY • City’s 7 Strategic Focus Areas • Shared economic growth and development • Sustainable Urban Infrastructure and Services • Public Transport Systems • Integrated Human Settlements • Safety and Security • Health, Social and Human Capital Development • Good Governance and Regulatory reform
Challenges are inter-related, we need an integrated approach in addressing them: Economy: • Implement strategies to achieve shared growth • Increased public sector investment (incl. provision of infrastructure) & partnership (government / business) • Address high unemployment by focussing on skills development Integrated Human Settlements: • Focus on broad range of housing opportunities (incremental approach to housing provision) • Focus on maintenance & improvement of existing infrastructure • Community driven approach to housing provision & informal settlement / infrastructure upgrading Spatial & Regional Planning • Focussed growth in particular areas (e.g. corridors) / Contain urban sprawl
Human & Social Development • Integrate/coordinate initiatives of government & private sector & community (partnerships) • Developmental approach of managing facilities Transport: • Change modes of transport from private to public transport) – essential for World Cup • Improve coordination between stakeholders Crime: • Improve crime prevention & effective enforcement • Implement initiatives to address underlying socio-economic issues Environment: • Implement sustainable / alternative technology • Manage demand e.g. energy/waste/water
R 21bn R 16.5bn City’s Mandate Municipal • Basic Services (water, electricity, removal of rubbish) • Wastewater Treatment (Incl. Sewerage) • Housing infrastructure • Local Roads and Sidewalks • Law Enforcement (traffic, by-laws, public nuisance, dog licensing, etc) • Sport and Recreation • Parks and Cemeteries • Primary Health (clinics) • Environmental Health (air pollution, noise pollution, etc) • Municipal Planning • Local Economic Development (local tourism, etc) • Emergency Services (fire fighting services) National Provincial *Local government is not directly responsible for housing, libraries, schools or hospitals
Why Should You Vote • The City needs your guidance whether your priorities remain the same
E-Mail Comments idp@capetown.gov.za • We need your inputs on the Budget and IDP review to be taken into consideration for 2008/09 financial year. • Closing date 28 September 2007. Posted and Hand Delivered IDP Office Civic Centre 5th Floor Podium 12 Hertzog Boulevard Faxed Comments (021) 400-4909