City Development Committee - 09/02/2004

At a MEETING of the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th February 2004.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor MORROW, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 12th January 2004 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I CITY OF DISCOVERY MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS

The Director of Economic Development submitted Report No 106-2004 informing the Committee of the recent success in securing an extension to ERDF funding for the City of Discovery Marketing Campaign until 31st December 2006 and the addition of the City Centre Marketing Activity to the application.

The Committee noted the contents of the report.

II CAIRD HALL - EXTERNAL LIGHT FITTINGS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN53-2004 advising that it was proposed to replace the external light fittings to the front of the Caird Hall with flush fitting low energy type.

The Committee agreed to appoint Dundee Contract Services to carry out these works under the Schedules of Rates at a cost of 6,685 with support services fees of 1,105, making a total expenditure of 7,800.

III CAIRD HALL - SAFETY GLASS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN54-2004 advising that it was proposed to reglaze the doors in the Caird Hall with safety glass to comply with Health and Safety legislation.

The Committee agreed to appoint Dundee Contract Services to carry out these works under the Schedule of Rates at a cost of 8,146.

IV TENDERS RECEIVED

(a) TENDERS RECEIVED BY DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Director of Economic Development submitted Report No 107-2004 giving details of offers received to carry out the replacement of existing doors, windows and shutters at The Rowans, Glenconnor Drive.

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest tenders from Waulkmill Industrial Doors and Tayside Windows Limited as undernoted, making a total expenditure of 18,509:-

(b) TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ENGINEER

The City Engineer submitted Report No 41-2004 giving details of offers received to carry out the undernoted contracts:-

(i) 148 Blackness Road, 71 Annfield Road and 59 to 63 Annfield Road - Demolition

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by Safedem Limited amounting to 79,797 to which required to be added allowances of 2,000 for public utilities, 4,200 for professional fees and 700 for Planning Supervisor, making a total expenditure of 86,697.

(ii) 31 to 57 Annfield Road - Demolition

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by Dundee Plant Company Limited amounting to 73,486 to which required to be added allowances of 3,000 for public utilities, 3,900 for professional fees and 700 for Planning Supervisor, making a total expenditure of 81,086.

(iii) Dens Metals Site Decontamination and Demolition of Buildings

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by Trojan Contracting and DIY Limited amounting to 66,800 to which required to be added allowances of 5,000 for public utilities, 5,500 for professional fees and 700 for Planning Supervisor, making a total expenditure of 78,000.

V 1 TO 3 SMEATON ROAD - ALTERATIONS TO FACTORY UNITS (PARTNERING) - EXTENSION TOCONTRACT

On a reference to Article III of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 8th September 2003 the Director of Economic Development and the City Architectural Services Officer submitted Joint Report No 100-2004 seeking approval to extend the existing contract for alterations to Units 1 to 3 to include additional works and alterations at Factory Unit 4.

The Committee:-

(a) approved the alteration to Unit 4 and additional works to Units 1 to 3 Smeaton Road at an estimated total cost of 90,000, inclusive of professional fees; and

(b) authorised the City Architectural Services Officer to negotiate an extension to the existing contracts at Units 1 to 3 under the present partnering arrangement with Torith Limited, Dundee by the addition of works to Unit 4 within the allowance of 90,000.

The Committee resolved, under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government Scotland Act 1973, that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7(A) of the Act.

VI COMMERCIAL LEASES

There was submitted and approved Report No 104-2004 by the Director of Economic Development detailing commercial leases in respect of the undernoted premises:-

Unit 3, Mid Wynd

16a West Port

3 Teviotdale Avenue.

VII RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted and approved Report No 105-2004 by the Director of Economic Development detailing the review of rent in respect of the undernoted premises:-

12 Brownhill Road

Former Pumping Station, Fountainbleau Drive

84 Ballindean Road

100 Caldrum Street

251 Blackness Road

6 West Port

Unit 2, Marybank Lane.

VIII UNIT 3, TOM JOHNSTONE ROAD, WEST PITKERRO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN55-2004 reporting for the information of the Committee that an interested company had offered to purchase the above Unit 3 and ground at West Pitkerro Industrial Estate and a provisional purchase price had been agreed, subject to the Council's usual terms and conditions of sale.

The Committee noted that this matter had previously been agreed as a matter of urgency after consultation with the Convener and Spokespersons for the other Groups.

IX FERRANTI PHOTONICS - UNIT T, CLAVERHOUSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

Reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 10th March 2003.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN56-2004 advising that the company had requested a grant in connection with their business on the terms and conditions stated.

The Committee approved the foregoing and remitted to the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) to conclude the necessary legal formalities with the company.

X RAINBOW HOUSE, MAUCHLINE PLACE EAST

There was submitted Agenda Note AN57-2004) advising that a request had been received from the occupying charity for a reduction of rental and extension of lease on the terms and details stated.

The Committee agreed to the terms and conditions of the request.

XI TAYSIDE CABLE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED - REQUEST FOR GRANT

Reference was made to Article XIII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 15th October 2001.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN58-2004 advising that the company leasing the units had requested grant assistance from the Council.

The Council agreed to the request for grant assistance on the terms and details stated.

JOE MORROW, Convener.