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LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 1 PARLIAMENT OF FIJI PARLIAMENTARY PAPER NO 203 OF 2020 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 ACRONYM - Acting Director Building Service - Central Business District - Central Board of Health - Chief Executive Officer - Clean School Programme - Colonel - Commander - Director Engineering Services - Director Finance & Administration Services - Director Health Services - Emergency Operation Centers - Good Hygiene Practices - Honorable - International Rugby Board - Lautoka City Council - Multipurpose Truck - New Zealand - New Zealand Rugby Union - Republic of Fiji Military Forces - Tropical Cyclone - Unimproved Capital Value ADBS CBD CBH CEO CSP Col. Cmdr.
DES DFAS DHS EOC GHP HON IRB LCC MPT NZ NZ RFMF TC UCV 2 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 Acronym & Caption of Cover Page Photo Chief Executive Officer Message Lautoka City Corporate Overview Background Information Organization Structure Brief Highlights of 2013 Financial & Revenue Management Town Rates Collections Report Public Health & Safety Compliance Community Engagement on Environmental Upkeep Building & Engineering Report Infrastructure Enhancement & Civic Beautification Climate Change Adaptation Measures Civic Engagements & Responsibilities Human Resource Brief PHOTO GALLERY 2013 PAGE 2 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 in some civic beautifications projects which has change the city’s outlooks especially at the Queens wharf which is one of the Port of Entry for our nation and the busiest point at the Drasa Avenue roundabout and entrance to our western divisional hospital.
We are optimistic that we will walk away with the Cleanliest Town in Fiji with the strength of my staff and workers.

With effect of Climate Change, Lautoka is not spared since we are classified as a coastal city and also prone to high risks of flooding from the creeks & major drains during heavy downfall.

Nevertheless, the integrated approach driven by the government of the day has enabled us to secure the volunteers from government agencies and social groups to clear all debris from the waterways.
Am pleased to present the 2013 Annual Report for Lautoka City Council.

The year has been tagged as the Year of Restoration for the people of Lautoka after going through the series effect of Mother Nature from the commencement of 2012 and towards the end of the year.
free admission The council anticipated to restore the livelihood of our citizen holistically by hosting various events that will bring smiles and happiness to them such as having the Sevens Uprising International Rugby tournament with to receptions Churchill Park; accorded to the IRB Word Cup known as the Webb Ellis trophy, including the street procession within the city and the hosting of Agriculture Show for the second time.
These events boosted the morals of the people and gives great satisfaction to the organizers not forgetting the business communities.

the civic The council’s anticipation that civic pride and ownership are imparted into the lives of our citizens when youth groups are heavily the clean-up campaigns.

involved in I must applaud the To conclude, concerted efforts and team work of the council management, staff and workers during this reporting period.
Sincerely, the council continued In 2013, to advocate cleanliness and beautification to its citizens and visitors alike by investing Jone Qio Nakauvadra CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 LAUTOKA CITY CORPORATE OVERVIEW VISION To be the best HEALTH, SPORTS & CULTURAL tourism city in the South Pacific MISSION With sugar being synonymous with Lautoka City, the council will continue to promote and facilitate: - Clean and Healthy Environment - Safety and Security - Prosperous Investment - Better wellbeing of Ratepayers GOALS (a.)
To enhance the quality of life of residents by maximizing their sense of community ownership (b.)
To protect and encourage a wider appreciation of the city’s natural environment (c.) To support and promote the city’s economy taking into account its social and environmental values (d.) To create a city where organic keeps changing; there is room for breathing, moving, memory of past, a pleasant place to live and have a mind for human being (e.) To have an affordable city VALUES  Leadership  Integrity  Transparent  Responsible  Cleanliness  Timeliness  Standardization  Customer Delight 5 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 CITY PROFILE LOCATION: CIVIC CENTRE 169 VITOGO PARADE LAUTOKA ADDRESS: P O BOX 124, LAUTOKA OFFICE: (679) 666 0433 MOBILE: (679) 9908559 FAX: (679) 666 3288 EMAIL: lcc@connect.com.fj WEB: www.mylautokacity.org AUDITOR: AUDITOR GENERAL BANKER: BANK OF SOUTH PACIFIC LENDERS: WESTPAC LAUTOKA BANK OF SOUTH PACIFIC BSP LIFE (FIJI) LTD SOLICITORS:S B PATEL & COMPANY MISHRA PRAKASH & ASS NATASHA KHAN & CO INSURERS: AON RISKS (FIJI) NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Legend has been passed on that within the bounds of today’s Lautoka city, there lived two tribes each with a chief.

As a result of an argument one day, a fight broke out between the two chiefs at a spot which is now known as “Farquhar’s point”.

As one chief speared the other screamed “LAU-TOKA” meaning “spear –hit” or “hit to win.” And so, Lautoka acquired a name.
The development of Lautoka perhaps began in 1899 when sugar milling company, Colonial Sugar Refining Company Limited made an application to the government to build a wharf at Lautoka in order to export sugar from western Viti Levu.

In that year it had decided to build a sugar mill in Lautoka which was completed in 1903 ESTABLISHMENT DETAILS st Jun.1901-declared a Port of Entry.

nd Feb.1929-proclaimed a Township.

01 02 Jan.1944-Lautoka Town Board was st 01 formed.

th 28 established.
th 28 established.

Mar.1953-Lautoka Town Council was st Nov.1972-1 04 Common Roll Election & introduction wards namely Waiyavi, Simla, Tavakubu & Veitari th th Feb.1977- was declared a City & known 25 as a Sugar City.
th Feb. 2009 – elected Councilors were 16 replaced with interim government appointed Special Administrators such as: • Mr. Josefa R. Vucago from February 2009 to May, 2010 • Mr. Aisea Tuidraki from May, 2010 to July, 2010 • Mr. Praveen Bala July 2010 to December 2013 DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS • 8,164 – Registered Ratepayers • 43,473 Population within City Boundary [extract 2008 Census] GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION • 21km Northeast of Nadi International Airport • Grid reference: 170 37’ 0’’ South, 1770 28’ 0’’ East ZONING ALLOCATION Road Open Space Residential Civic/Special Use Industrial Commercial 6 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 (a.)
Governance Setup (b.)

Management Hierarchy Legislative Executive Interim Minister for Local Government - Hon.
Col. Samuela Saumatua Special Administrator - Mr. Parveen Bala Management Chief Executive Officer [CEO] - Mr. Jone Qio Nakauvadra CEO DFAS S.Rajan DHS -G.Rao DES - D.De Asa ADBS -S,Dass Accounts Administration Market Parking Meter Rates Town Ranger Health Inspectors Works Depot Building Inspectors Vunato Dump Parks & Garden Public Convenience Grass Cutting 3Rs Project & SWM Street Sweepers Electricians Special Administrator, Mr. Parveen Bala & Minister for Local Government, Housing & Environment – Hon.
Colonel Samuela Saumatua durig the Local Government Forum Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jone Nakauvadra attending one of the Local Government CEO meeting.

Lautoka City Council staff participating at the 2013 Fiji Day Celebration march organised for Western Division at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

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2013 UPRISING SEVENS RUGBY TOURNAMENT Lautoka had to work around the clock in attending to the aftermath of TC Evan especially on facilities at Churchill Park in order to host the International Rugby Sevens Tournament organized by Uprising Beach Resort from Pacific Harbour.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORUM & AWARDS NIGHT FOR CLEAN & TIDY TOWN COMPETITION The scheduled 2012 Local Government Forum and Clean & Tidy Town Competition Awards Night was postponed from December, 2012 to January, 2013 because of Tropical Cyclone Evan which struck the western division one (1) week prior to 2012 Christmas holidays.
After a prompt restoration works by Lautoka City Council and other government agencies, Lautoka’s Tanoa Waterfront Hotel hosted the three (3) days Local Government Forum and Awards Night for the Clean & Tidy Town Competition.

The event was a timely boost to the people in the Western division after encountering the natural disasters of 2012 namely the two big floods and TC Evan.
Local Government Forum 2013 Participants LCC walked away with the First Award for the Large Municipality on Clean & Tidy Town Competition.

LCC staff attending the Awards Night with their prize 8 the said The Acting Prime Minister, Hon.

Mr. Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum locally officiated organized international rugby sevens The tournament.

presence of our Fiji 7s Team and free admission to the event was something the patrons enjoyed during the event.
It was also a blessing to have the NZ 7s invitation team and their coach the renowned Sir Gordon Tietjens was something the crowd looked forward to during the sevens tournament.

ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 (c.) VODAFONE FARMERS CARNIVAL The Vodafone sponsored 2013 Farmers Carnival was held from the 29th June to 6th July, 2013 at Carnival ground.

The events advocated the importance of education in rural areas and ways to overcome poverty through alternative farming.
The council fully support the event with the provisions of grounds & facilities on FOC basis arrangement and participated during the march and setting up of booth that promoted Solid Waste Management and Home Compositing concepts.

(f.) HOSTING CIVIC RECEPTION FOR THE IRB WORLD CUP – WEBB ELLIS TROPHY Lautoka was chosen ahead of Suva by the International Rugby Board (IRB) as a host city in Fiji to receive the well-known Webb Ellis Trophy during its round the world tour.
The council acknowledged NZRU for bringing the World Cup to the citizens of Lautoka especially to the selected schools and Lautoka hospital (d.) SUGAR FESTIVAL 2013 The Sugar Festival Committee failed to secure a corporate sponsor for their 2013 event held at the Carnival ground from 21st to 28th September, 2013.

However, the week-long event was boosted with the presence of Acting Prime Minister, Hon.

Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum at the crowning night.


The Acting Prime Minister also distributed freely the 2013 Fiji Constitution to the people of Lautoka during the event.

(e.) CREST FIJI 2013 AGRICULTURE SHOW The Crest sponsored Agriculture Show was again held at the Carnival ground and enclosed Churchill Park.

The 2013 event was bigger than last year according to the event organizer, the Ministry of Agriculture.
The participation of local farmers and their recognitions was so rewarding especially the Women and Youths farmers who have shown great interest.

9 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 (g.) VISITING DIGNITARIES TO COUNCIL CIVIC CENTER (i.)

TOURISM PROMOTIONS – VISITING CRUISE LINERS The council was fortunate to host the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji during the Chinese New Year celebrations at the council’s civic center.
The cruise liner committee was revived to foster good relations and marketing of the sugar city as it was noted that Lautoka will be only receiving lesser no.

of cruise liner compared to Suva and Denarau In partnership with other stakeholders the council is ready to organize a mini-carnival to host big cruise liners and also overnight vessel the Interim Minister of Defence & Also, Immigration – Hon.
Joketani Cokanasiga with the Commissioner of Police and Commander Land Force during his ministerial tour to the western division (h.) WESTERN DIVISIONAL DISMAC LCC is part of the Western Divisional EOC and always participated on the its forums/meetings not only on cyclone and floods but also Tsunami alert.

The western division was heavily alerted on the intent the earthquake in the Solomons.

that was predicted after tsunami (j.)


COUNCIL’S THANKSGIVING PARTY The council management hosted a thanksgiving dinner to all established & unestablished staffs, casual workers, contractors, redundant workers and one of the longest serving employee.

The event was to celebrate the council’s 2012 achievements and also to acknowledge the untiring support during and after TC Evan whereas most of the lives were directly/indirectly affected 10 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 is embarked on 1.
INCREASED REVENUE CAPACITY Lautoka City Council the development of vacant open space for its maximized economical returns.

Few open spaces have been identified and council is working with the developers under the Public Private Partnership arrangement subject to Ministry and Cabinet approval.
The arrangement shall be positively increased the revenue generating capacity of the council in order to carry out its Capital Projects since “No Loan Policy” by the Interim Government is being maintained by the current council management.

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100% WAIVER OF INTEREST ON FULL SETTLEMENT OF RATES With the Minister’s approval 100% of Waiver of Interest was granted to the full settlement of town rates during the month of January to March 2013.
The is optimistic that said initiative will lure ratepayers to prioritise their rate payments at the first quarter of each year.

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CAPITAL WORKS BUDGET The council carried out capital works to the value of $861,665 and the details are as follows: i.

Office Equipment, Furniture 38,628 and Fittings Plant and Equipment ii.

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Roads Land and Building iv.

v. Motor Vehicles vi.


Drain TOTAL CAPITAL WORKS 5. BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED Types of Business Hotels/ Guest Houses Restaurant and Refreshment Bars Refreshment Bars/Takeaways Restaurant with Liquor Licence Restaurant without Liquor Licence Refreshment Bars Bake House Butcher Shop Aerated Water, Ice Cream Factories Confectionery/Sweet Meat Factories Theatres 51,970 164,995 458,675 85,278 62,119 861,665 No.
of Licenses 12 3 61 12 6 39 20 13 2 2 4 Hairdresser/Barbershop/Chiropodists 26 Billiard Tables/Amusement Centre Laundries 3.
RECURRENT REVENUE & Dance Halls/Night Clubs EXPENDITURE The total recurrent revenue and expenditure of the council for the year ending December 31, 2013 were as follows:- Fund General Loan Parking Meter Total Revenue Expenditure Surplus 6,926,953 1,755,022 272,349 6,484,954 870,070 240,742 441,999 884,952 31,607 7,595,766 1,358,558 8,954,324 Hawkers Fish Retail Food Processing/Packer Supermarket with Liquor Licence Club, Private with Liquor Licence Practitioner – Dental Practitioner – Medical Total 11 5 2 3 31 5 4 27 3 6 15 305 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 1.
LAND VALUATION & RATE the city The total unimproved capital valuation of land within $661,216,451 and the rate levy for 2013 was 1.5261cent in the $ based on UCV and rates income were as follows:- rating purposes was for Levy U.C.V.

RATES C $ General 0.8592 250,904,446 Loan 0.6669 263,161,194 Agriculture 0.185 147,150,811 Rate Income $ 2,155,771 1,755,022 272,229 4,183,022 1.
ACTUAL TOWN RATES (2013) COLLECTION REPORT Collection Status Collected to 31.12.2013 Balance % Collected 2013 Rate Levy 2,690,311 Arrears 942,617 Total Due 3,632,928 1,233,732 3,562,117 4,795,849 20.93 68.56 43.10 TOWN RATE COLLECTION CHART Balance 35% Arrears 15% 2013 Rates 50% 12 2.

TOWN RATES IN ARREARS The above arrears of $3,562,117 were due from as follows:- % Rates in Arrears 63.65 16.81 5.53 5.13 6.04 4 0.39 3.
RATE ASSESSMENTS RATEPAYERS Total number of town ratepayers for the year ending 2013 is: 8,041 compared to 8163 in 2012.

The reduction in nos.

of ratepayers was due to the deletion of 122 unalienated lots belonging to Namoli Village.

The council will continue to service the village municipal services such as household garbage removal whilst the streetlight and road works will be dealt by Fiji Road Authority.

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LOAN RATE Income - Loan Rate Expenditure - Interest - Principal repayment Net surplus for the year 5.

CURRENT LOAN $ 1,755,022 443,236 426,834 870,070 884,952 The council’s loan liability on December 31, 2013 amounted to $7,730,414.

ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 1.


PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT Types of Public Health Complaints Attended 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Compliance Notices Description of Actions Taken Legal Proceedings instituted 1 Legal case ✓ Operate Food Business without Health License Litter Warnings Issued 757 Litter Notices issued 64 Penalty Notice to attend court (22 offenders paid on spot fines) 2.

SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTUAL WORKS The Health Department supervises and monitors Council’s contractors such as: (a.)
Garbage collection and disposal by S. Adams Transport Limited (b.)

Market cleaning by Narayan Reddy’s Contractors (c.) Garden refuse collection by (d.) 14 x Public convenience cleaning Contractors.

The council generated total revenue of $137,386.00 from the user pay concept from the four (4) public convenience on the CBD area at $0.20 per head.

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UPHOLDING FOOD SAFETY ACT 2003 & FOOD REGULATION ACT 2009 Routine food safety works including inspection of food premises, cooked food and water sampling.
The investigating food complaints, conducting awareness and health licensing works were conducted during the year.

Total of 212 health licenses were processed on behalf of Central Board of Health.

Total of $94,000 in health license fees was collected and forwarded to CBH.

Total of 81 abatement notices and 2 order of closure were also issued in pursuant to section 51 of the Food Safety Act 2003.
Council also successfully organized two training during the month of May 2013 for owners of food establishments on Food Establishment (Grading) Regulations 2012.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (Grading) REGULATION 2012 for owners of Food The council had successfully organized and facilitated two trainings during the month of May, 2013 establishments (Restaurants, Refreshment Bars and Takeaways) on the Food Establishment (Grading) Regulation 2012 which has come into force from April 1, 2013.
A total of seventy-seven (77) representatives of Restaurants, Hotels, Refreshments Bars and Takeaways attended the training.

All the participants were given a copy of the Food Official Grading Checklist and the presentation relating to the legal aspects to ensure that all the aspects and requirements as per the checklist were complied with.
They were also given a grace period of two months to adhere the Food Establishment (Grading) Regulation 2012 before the actual Grading exercise commenced since July 9, 2013.

Since July 9, 2013, total of forty-two (42) food establishments have been graded B, C, D depending on the level of compliance with Grade “A” being the best followed by B, C and Grade “D” implied least level of conformity to Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).

the provisions of to ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 cost incurred by council was $3884.00 7.
MOSQUITO CONTROL WORKS: Mosquito spraying was carried out in the city area from April 23, 2013 to May 2, 2013.

For the spraying works, Ministry of Health had provided thirty [30] litres of chemicals and LECO motorized sprayer.

routine vector The council continued with surveillance and monitoring works and may take legal against those who failed to keep their premises free from mosquitoes.

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WASTE DISPOSAL AND MUNICIPAL GARBAGE DUMP The garbage collection and removal services were carried out by contractors and all wastes disposed at the council’s dump including refuse from market.
All other refuse arising from the cleaning of streets, gutters, drains, grass cutting, mowing of road verges and parks by the council and contractors together with all residential garden refuse and other such matters arising from private, commercial, industrial premises including condemned foods and dead animals were disposed at the council’s dump.

Total of 1,338 loads of refuse was collected by refuse contractor on a user pay concept and disposed at VDS.
The garbage from Nadi Town Council and other Industrial/Commercial premises in Lautoka/Nadi Rural including Island resorts and villages were also disposed in the dump.

The private contractors also disposed industrial/commercial waste from Nadi at the rubbish dump.

Total number of loads of refuse disposed at the council’s dump was 14,502 loads during the year amounting to 24,964 tonnes.
A total amount of 251.23 tonnes of recyclable was removed by waste pickers from Vunato Landfill The council enforced the provisions of the Food Establishment (Grading) Regulation 2012 for the past few weeks have experienced that the new system of grading has dramatically improved the hygiene standards of eateries within the city.

It has noted that the food business owners are very cooperative and complying with requirements of the legislation.
This has been evident from the positive changes and new initiatives within various food outlets.

Such commitment will augur well for government, food businesses and most importantly the consumers in enhancing food safety, quality and at the same time promoting public health.

Based on the Grade Card awarded to eateries, the consumers could also make an informed decision as they can now assess the status of the food establishments from which they are buying any food for consumption 5.
UNSOUND FOOD ITEMS CONDEMNED & DESTROYED The council mandatory role is to condemn and disposed food articles that are being unfit for human consumption Item Beer Chicken Chocolate Fruit Juice Garlic Lamb Milk Onions Peanuts Pork Potatoes Sausage Tomato Puree Tomato Sauce Yogurt Quantity 6.9 tons 0.027 tons 0.012 tons 0.5 tons 9.59 tons 0.008 tons 1.6 tons 1.16 tons 0.006 tons 0.05 tons 152 tons 0.01 tons 0.02 tons 1.8 tons 0.23 tons 6.
DOG TRAPPING EXERCISE The dog trapping exercises were carried out in areas upon the request by ratepayers.

The trapping exercise was conducted using council’s Multipurpose Truck [MPT] and two [2] employees from Vunato Dump Site.

Total nos.

of 412 dogs were trapped and the total 14 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 1.
LAUTOKA CLEAN SCHOOLS COMPETITION The Awards were given to the following category winners of our engagement After successful completion of the 2011 and 2012 Clean Schools Program (CSP) embarked to continue with the program in much bigger and better way as on community part environmental upkeep.

With the full support and commitment of the council, CSP expand to both rural schools.

This year’s program targeted 22 Urban Schools and 12 Rural Schools respectively.
After the monitoring and final judging of the program that was carried for a period of 5 days, the council held its “Awarding Ceremony” on Monday- November 25, 2013.

Judges were invited from organizations such as Ministry of Education, Department of Environment, Ba Town Council and LCC.
The program was officiated by the Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki as Chief Guest who highlighted and congratulated LCC, Ministry of Education and Department of Environment for jointly facilitating and implementing this noble initiative.

The program hailed success for continuous three years and the council realized that for the effective waste management system, there is a need to raise awareness amongst the public.
It was realized that school played a vital role since children are excellent agents of change, learn good practices at school and then pass on these ideas from schools to homes and finally to wider communities.

The activities had been judged in form of a “competition” and had criteria on aspects such as “Environmental Awareness Raising”, “School Composting” “Rubbish Separation & Recycling”.
Lautoka City Council in partnership with other stakeholders will continue with Clean Schools Competition in 2014 and urge all schools to embrace the concept by playing a vital role in steering the future leaders to adopt environmentally friendly practices for the sustainable future.
and Category Winner Environment Awareness Runner-Up Environment Awareness Winner School Compositing Runner-Up School Compositing Winner Separation Recycling Runner-Up Separation Recycling Overall Winner & & Special Award Rural School Lovu Sangam School Urban School Lautoka Andhra Sangam Gurukul Primary School Lovu Sangam Wairabetia Muslim Primary School Lovu Sangam School Gandhi Bhawan Primary School Lautoka Primary School Lautoka Methodist School Lautoka Primary School Satu MGM Primary School Lautoka Central Primary School Lovu Sangam School Lololo Primary School Lautoka Andhra Sangam School Jasper Williams Primary School 2.
MARKET COMPOSITING A total amount of 16 composter bins was sold and $1192.00 (397 bags) worth of compost was sold for the year 2013 15 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 • Building Application Received – 240 • Building Permit Issued - 172 • Completion Certificated Issued- 54 • Outline Building Application Received- 42 • Total Building Inspections • Building Fees Collected -1,305 -$61,824.30 2.
SUBDIVISION AND REZONING Lautoka City Council was blessed in 2013 with recruitment of Mr. Danilo De Asa, a Civil Engineering lecturer from Fiji National University as the new City Engineer replacing Mr. Saylesh Prasad.

Tabulated below the nos.


of application received, processed and approved or declined by our Engineering department for the year 2013 Received REZONING Approved SCHEME PLAN Refused Received Approved SUBDIVISION SCHEME RENEWAL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS Received Approved SURVEY PLAN APPROVED 6 3 1 3 1 nil nil nil 2 3.

DRAINAGE COMPLAINTS – Blockage & Maintenance Work For the year 2013, the council attended 235 complaints which was attended by the Works Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor.

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BUILDING APPLICATION, PERMITS & COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ISSUED The building department consisted of a Manager Building Services with one Senior Building Inspector and two (2) Building Inspectors Summary for Year 2013 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Application Received Permit Issued Certificates Issued Application Received Permit Issued Certificates Issued Total Values for 2013 $3,633,602 $16,979,527 $21,391,7 79 16 ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 1.
BEAUTIFICATION WORKS AT DRASA AVENUE & THOMPSON CRESCENT ROUNDABOUT After the cementing works at the Tavewa Avenue, Drasa Avenue & Thompson Crescent, the council embarked on the beutification works around the vicinity with the construction of a Man-Made Vegetation Waterfall at the southern end of the roundabout adjacent to the Botanical gardern.

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BEAUTIFICATION OF THE WHARF ROUNDABOUT & CONSTRUCTION OF MURALS HISTORICAL DISPLAY The increasing nos.
of visiting cruise liners to Lautoka wharf has been noted by Lautoka City Council and the need to upgrade its infrastructures on the entry to the Lautoka wharf.

After improving the wharf round about and footpaths adjacent to the wharf entry the council is now beautifying it with colorful vegetations.

The $35,000.00 project was funded by council with experts and knowledge within its engineering and works/maintenance team.
The gren vegetation fountain is now part of the council’s civic attraction and beuatification sites during the day and also at night falls The anchor was donated by FSC Shipping as its contribution to the city beautification.

On the northern end of the roundabout, the council constructed proper footpaths for its citizens with concrete flower beds as barrier to heavy vehicles maneuvering the port entry.
wThe council has constructed murals besides the footpaths to display historical information of from pre- Lautoka colonial post- to colonial era as part of its civic attractions and beautifications of the Lautoka wharf entry.

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DESILTING OF THE LOWER NAMOLI CREEK AND OPENING OF THE CREEK MOUTH The positive result of the 2010 creek realignment works was materialized during 2012 flooding caused by two (2) low depression on early 2012.
The lower Namoli Industrial Area was not really affected but the council has noted the slow flow of Namoli creeks due to debris and silted creek beds.

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ENGAGEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS TO CLEAN AND CLEAR MAJOR CREEKS & WATERWAYS WITHIN THE CITY It was overwhelming for the council to accept volunteers from youth groups, corporate bodies, and RFMF personnel who have shown interest in the cleanliness or the city, especially the waterways so that it does not clogged with debris during any heavy rainfall.
The council engineering team identified the need to desilted the lower Namoli creek and open up the channel to the creek mouth at the lower end of the Namoli Industrial subdivision.

Lautoka City Council has been optimistic that if any Tropical Depression approaches the western division that will cause flooding to low-lying areas, the Namoli Industrial area will be safe.
18 The efforts shown by these volunteers had positive impacts to our environment and not to mention those citizens residing along those major drains and creeks.

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EX-SERVICEMEN REMEMBRANCE DAY The 2011 Remembrance Day for all Ex-Servicemen was held on Monday, 11th November, 2013 at Fiji Ex-Servicemen League Complex at Tavewa Avenue Lautoka City Council Special Administrator - Mr. Parveen Bala was Chief Guest for the event and offer to work in partnership with the Fiji Ex-Servicemen League in erecting a Remembrance Statue at the eastern end of the Thompson Crescent/Drasa Avenue roundabout as part of Civic attractions.

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CHRISTMAS ON THE PARK & NEW YEAR EVE STREET PARTY Lautoka was lighten up one (1) week towards Christmas Day with replicated Christmas tree and Christmas decorations at the Carnival ground.

The council put up ferries’ lights along Vitogo Parade and Drasa Avenue roundabouts as part of the festive seasons’ greetings and best wishes to it citizens and those commuting through Lautoka.

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CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AT COUNCIL’S OPEN SPORTING GROUND The council has kindly donated a piece of its land at Kamikamica Park to the Ministry of Health for the construction of a community health centre that served the people around the greater Tavakubu, Kashmir, Rifle Range and Field 40 areas.

The health centre was opened by the Interim Minister for Health, Dr. Neil Sharma as the project was fully funded by the government of Fiji.

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FIJI DAY CELEBRATION – 42ND YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE Fiji Day Celebration was held on Wednesday 9th October, 2019 at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

The Interim Minister for Youth & Sports – Hon.

Cmdr.

Viliame Naupoto was our Chief Guest.

Participation includes the march procession, banner display, hosting of the event and the council together with Commissioner Western office hosted the official luncheon at the Botanical Garden.

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ESTABLISHMENTS At the end of the year, the council had following employees on its payroll:- Department Staff Administration 21 7 Engineering 4 Building 8 Public Health 13 Parking Meter & Carparks Total [2012: 60 53 Un- established 3 52 - 3 - Total 24 59 4 11 13 58 111 94 154] 2.

STAFF RETIREMENT Staff: - (i.)

Emmanuel Manu, the Assistant Market Master from June, 2012 to July, 2013.

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Laisiasa Lewavinaka, Carpark Attendant from February 2011 to August, 2013 3.
STAFF RESIGNATION Staff: - Saylesh Prasad, Director Engineering Service from October 2012 to April, 2013 Esika Qorovarua 4.

OBITUARY Unestablished: - (i).

Sanjay Prakash, Park Sardar from November 2005 to April, 2013 5.

STAFF LOCAL TRAININGS Officer Programme Date/Venue HI Wally Atalifo 1.

Workshop on Ecological Rodent Management May 28, 2013 University of the South Pacific May 23 & 24, 2013 Suva October 29- 30, 2013 April 18-19, 2013 @ Tanoa Waterfront 2.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Training for Environmental Health Officers 3.

Food Safety Awareness Workshop, Ministry of Agriculture Global Facility for Disaster Reduction & Recovery (GFDRR) Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) Workshop 6.
STAFF OVERSEAS TRAININGS Date /Venue July 8th - 12th @ Apia , Samoa July 15 – July 30, 2013 Officer Programme Rouhit Karan Singh Anjay Kumar 20 Regional Workshop on Occupational Safety and Health in Waste Management Counterpart Training on Promotion of Shibushi Model Waste Minimization without [Incineration] from Fiji to Pacific Island Countries ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 PHOTO GALLERY - 2013 21