Leisure, Arts And Communities Committee - 12/05/2008

At a MEETING of the LEISURE, ARTS AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 12th May, 2008.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Richard McCREADY, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 14th April, 2008 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I BAXTER PARK - VARIOUS WORKS BY DUNDEE CONTRACT SERVICES

There was submitted Agenda Note AN86-2008 seeking approval for the undertaking of works at Baxter Park by Dundee Contract Services to complete the restoration plan. These were:-

7                                             Bingham Terrace entrance gate piers to be reinforced so that they would be capable of supporting the gates to this vehicular access. The gates and metal work would be sub-contracted to Ballentine's of Bo'Ness who previously undertook the railing restoration to the rest of the perimeter of the park;

7                                             Installation of duck boards to the Main Pavilion roof to protect the lead work and allow for access;

7                                             Installation of a willow fence around the perimeter of the Heritage Weeping Oak Tree. This would be undertaken by DCS Forestry Section who could supply the materials and oversee the work of a local willow weaver. Friends of Baxter Park and the local community would be involved in the work.

It was proposed that this would be taken forward via a negotiated tender with Dundee Contract Services for a value of 25,500 plus fees to Architectural Services of approximately 4,000. This expenditure would be part of the Park Restoration Plan which was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland and the Leisure and Communities Department. Expenditure would be met from a combination of the project funding. These works would be the last of the five year project and would complete the restoration plan.

The Committee approved accordingly.

II MAJOR PROJECTS GRANTS ALLOCATION 2008/2009

There was submitted Report No 268-2008 by the Director of Leisure and Communities seeking approval for a request for grant funding for Generator Projects.

The Committee approved support of 7,000 for Generator Projects.

III MAJOR MUSIC FUND ALLOCATION 2008/2009

Bailie Wright and Councillor Bowes declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of their Council appointments to the RSNO Board.

There was submitted Report No 244-2008 by the Director of Leisure and Communities making recommendations for the allocation of grant awards from the Major Music Fund.

The Committee approved the undernoted grants as detailed.

IV TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 277-2008 by the City Architectural Services Officer giving details of offers received for the undernoted contract:-

(a) BLACKNESS LIBRARY - BOILER REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from CMS Heating & Plumbing Ltd, Arbroath in the sum of 47,541.82, to which required to be added allowances of 540 for CDM Co-ordinator and 7,616 for professional services, giving a total cost of 55,697.82.

Richard McCREADY, Convener.