Housing, Dundee Contract Services And Environment Services Committee - 22/10/2007

At a MEETING of the HOUSING, DUNDEE CONTRACT SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 22nd October, 2007.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Bailie George REGAN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 24th September, 2007 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS - 2007/2008 - FINTRY DRIVE AND WELLGATE PARK PLAYGROUND

There was submitted Report No 528-2007 by the Director of Dundee Contract Services seeking approval to carry out improvements to the Fintry Drive and Wellgate Park playgrounds as part of the Play Area Improvements for 2007/2008.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) the improvements to the Fintry Drive and Wellgate Park Playgrounds in 2007/2008 as detailed in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 of the report; and

(ii) that the work be carried out by Dundee Contract Services at an estimated cost of 70,000.

The Convener agreed that the undernoted item be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) and in view of the timescales involved.

II DRUMLITHIE PLACE - CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND

Reference was made to Article II of the November 2006 Committee, wherein it was agreed to the modernisation of the existing Drumlithie Place Playground in Brackens at a cost of 17,600.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN259-2007 reporting that prior to the report being submitted to the Committee, consultation on the proposed works had taken place through St Mary's Association of Residents' and Tenants' Group (SMART) who had agreed to the proposals.

Work had commenced in February 2007 on modernising the playground, after which the Department received a number of enquiries/complaints concerning the proposed modernisation works. The Department then put on hold all of the works and carried out further discussions with the residents surrounding the playground.

The Committee noted that the majority of local residents did not favour the upgrading of the playground, and agreed that the area be grassed over.

III IMPROVEMENT, REPAIRS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS, HOME LOANS ETC

Reference was made to the minute of meeting of the Housing Committee of 15th November, 1999 when grant expenditure now under Private Sector Housing Grant was agreed.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN260-2007 reporting that the grants approved under the new grant scheme Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 during September 2007 in each of the categories were as follows:-

The Committee noted the award of grants as indicated.

IV VARIOUS ADDRESSES CONTROLLED ENTRIES 2007/2008 - EXTENSION TO CONTRACT - CONTRACT NO 07-508

Reference was made to Article II of the minute of meeting of the Housing Committee of 16th April, 2007, wherein approval was given to enter into a partnering contract with McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee to install controlled entry systems to 89 blocks at various locations throughout the City for a total project cost of 976,586.44.

There was submitted Report No 539-2007 by the City Architectural Services Officer seeking approval to extend this contract.

The client had identified a further 47 blocks requiring controlled entry systems which could be completed this year and it was considered prudent to add these to the existing contract with McGill Electrical Ltd. The addresses were listed within the report.

The Committee agreed to extend the existing contract and incur estimated additional expenditure of approximately 279,734.

V TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 538-2007 by the City Architectural Services Officer giving details of offers received for the undernoted contracts:-

(a) BROWN STREET KENNELS - NEW BUILD

Reference was made to Article VIII of the minute of meeting of 25th June, 2007, wherein approval was given that a new kennels facility be built at a total project cost of 250,000.

The Committee agreed to accept a partnering contract with George Martin Builders Ltd, Dundee amounting to 220,000, together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure of 250,000.

(b) LINLATHEN 1ST DEVELOPMENT - ROOF REPLACEMENT PHASE 3

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 72,257.65, together with allowances of 746 for CDM Co-ordinator and 7,192 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 80,195.65.

VI PURCHASE OF WHEELED SHOVEL

There was submitted Report No 531-2007 by the Head of Waste Management seeking authority for the purchase of a replacement wheeled shovel for use at the composting facility at Riverside.

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Liebherr Great Britain Ltd amounting to 95,555.

VII BALDOVIE RECYCLING PLANT ENTRANCE RESURFACING WORK

There was submitted Agenda Note AN261-2007 reporting that on the instruction of the Head of Waste Management, proposals had been prepared for carrying out resurfacing work at the main entrance to Baldovie Recycling Plant Entrance.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) that that the City Engineer be instructed to include this work within the existing Partnership Agreement with Tayside Contracts for delivering the road maintenance and minor road works service; and

(ii) to extend the Partnering Agreement with Tayside Contracts for this resurfacing work up to a value of 31,000 including professional fees.

George REGAN, Convener.