Recess Sub-committee - 21/07/2008
At a MEETING of the RECESS SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 21st July, 2008.
APPENDIX II
Present:-
Bailie Roderick A J WALLACE
COUNCILLORS
Kevin KEENAN
Fraser MACPHERSON
Andrew DAWSON
Christina ROBERTS
Councillor Kevin KEENAN, Convener, in the Chair.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I TENDERS RECEIVED
There was submitted Report No 355-2008 by the City Architectural Services Officer giving details of offers received for the undernoted contracts:-
(a) ARDLER COMPLEX - UPGRADE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
The Sub-Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer being that from A M Securities, Perth amounting to 31,379.50, together with allowances of 3,620.50 for contingencies and 2,153 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 37,153.
(b) DUNDEE FLOWER SHOW AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2008 - ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Northern Light, Edinburgh amounting to 13,877, together with allowances of 4,200 for contingencies, 1,500 for testing existing cable infrastructure and 1,000 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 20,577.
(c) BRAEVIEW ACADEMY - WINDOW REPLACEMENT - PHASE 4
The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 29,175.20 together with allowances of 4,541 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 33,716.20.
(d) OUR LADY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION
The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 21,500, together with an allowance of 3,064 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 24,564.
(e) LAW CRESCENT - HEATING REPLACEMENT, KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS
The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a partnering contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 832,700, together with the undernoted allowances:-
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Redecoration of Elderly Tenants' Houses |
25,000 |
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Decoration Allowances |
13,800 |
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Carpet Allowances |
19,584 |
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Decanting of Tenants |
4,480 |
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Gas Connection Charges |
37,491 |
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CDM Co-ordinator |
4,178 |
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Professional Services |
36,982 |
making a total expenditure of 974,215.
(f) COLDSIDE LIBRARY - BOILER REPLACEMENT
The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with CMS Heating and Plumbing Ltd, Arbroath amounting to 47,541.82, together with allowances of 5,000 for contingencies (flue design), 540 for CDM Co-ordinator and 7,616 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 60,697.82.
II TENDER FOR REPOINTING OF A SECTION OF CAMPERDOWN BOUNDARY WALL
After considering Report No 356-2008 by the Director of Leisure and Communities relative to the above, the Sub-Committee agreed to accept the tender submitted by RDS Muir, Strathmartine, Dundee amounting to 22 per square metre.
III NEW STREET NAME
After considering Agenda Note AN133-2008, the Sub-Committee approved the undernoted new street name:-
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Name |
Ward |
Location |
Background |
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Lilybank Mews |
Maryfield |
Former Lilybank Works, Arbroath Road, Dundee |
To keep links with the history of the site which was formerly known as Lilybank Works. |
IV FAIRER SCOTLAND FUND COMMUNITY REGENERATION FORUM ALLOCATION 2008/2010
There was submitted Report No 362-2008 by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) relative to the above.
The Sub-Committee noted the process for allocating grants through the local Community Regeneration Forums as agreed with the Dundee Partnership and endorsed the funding proposals detailed below:-
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Kirkton Festival/Fun Day Kirkton Community Centre LMG |
Activities, rides and advertisement as part of 2008 Kirkton Festival. |
1,477 |
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Sprint Dundee 08 Leisure and Communities |
The activity will give the chance for children and young people to represent their community by competing in a 60m sprint challenge. |
471 |
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Whitfield Community Centre Management Group (Whitfest) |
To run 40 x 2 hour workshops over one week offering opportunities for art and cultural sessions. |
1,500 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Youth Sports Development/ Fintry North Youth Project - Summer 08 |
To deliver a wide array of physical activity opportunities at the new Cheviot Park Multi Games Area within the school holiday for families in the North East. |
2,342 |
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Whitfield Inclusion Network Group |
To run a Gala Day for residents in the Whitfield area. |
1,600 |
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Stobswell Forum (Baxter Park Festival) |
Fun day for residents of the central area. Funding required for publicity, security, clowns, face painters, marquee and children's rides. |
4,302 |
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Access to Learning - Mini Mela Leisure and Communities |
To hold a multi-cultural event to celebrate different cultures and diversity within Dundee. |
1,000 |
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Midlin News |
To help towards printing and delivery costs of local community newsletter. |
1,440 |
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Under 12s Project - Mid Craigie |
Contribution towards a six week summer programme of activities for children, young people and families within the south east area. |
4,000 |
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Sprint Dundee 08 Leisure and Communities |
The activity will support children and young people to represent their community by competing in a 60m sprint challenge. |
471 |
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Basic Moves/Basic Games Children Activities, Leisure and Communities |
Funding to provide a Term Time Programme, Holiday Programme and a Festival Programme all aimed at young people. |
6,000 |
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Kirkton Kids Summer/ Autumn Programme |
Three week programme for children between P1-P7. |
2,588 |
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Basic Moves/Basic Games Children's Activity Leisure and Communities |
Funding to provide a Term Time Programme, Holiday Programme and a Festival Programme all aimed at young children. |
6,000 |
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6th/8th Dundee Boys' Brigade |
Winter session with various activities; swimming, 10 pin bowling, outdoor football, climbing wall, indoor shooting, karting, various sports competitions and transport costs. Weekend activities; accommodation/food, transport and activities, annual camp. |
10,195 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Active Kids' Project Leisure and Communities |
The Pilot Initiative will work with young people aged 8 to 13 years old to provide a range of leisure activities. This group will target the most at risk of anti-social behaviour. (Application for 52 weeks - allocation for 40 weeks). |
22,493 |
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Spring Dundee 08 Leisure and Communities |
The activity will support children and young people to represent their community by competing in a 60m Spring challenge. |
471 |
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Fintry North Youth Project |
Grant would provide wage costs for four youth workers and costs of external tutors. All the activities are diversionary activities for young people aged 8+ (12 weeks already allocated in April). |
9,750 |
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Basic Moves/Basic Games Children's Activity Leisure and Communities |
From July 2008 to March 2008: various programmes during term time, holidays and at the festivals in the north east. |
6,000 |
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Sprint Dundee 08 Leisure and Communities |
The activity will support children and young people to represent their community by competing in a 60m sprint challenge. |
471 |
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Spring Dundee 08 Leisure and Communities |
To allow young people to participate in citywide Spring Dundee event. |
472 |
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Basic Moves/Basic Games Children's Activity Leisure and Communities |
To deliver basic moves classes and games classes within the east area during term time, the holidays and at local festivals. |
6,000 |
V TENDERS RECEIVED - CITY SQUARE COMPLEX - BOILER UPGRADING
After considering Report No 369-2008 by the City Architectural Services Officer relative to the above, the Sub-Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Scan Building Services Ltd, Dundee, amounting to 20,000.
The Sub-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 7A of the Act.
VI DUNDEE ENERGY RECYCLING LIMITED (DERL) - BALDOVIE WASTE TO ENERGY PLANT
There was submitted Report No 360-2008 by the Chief Executive relative to the above.
The Sub-Committee approved the recommendations detailed therein.
VII WEST MARKETGAIT
There was submitted Report No 139-2008 by the Director of Economic Development relative to the above.
The Sub-Committee approved the recommendations detailed therein.
VIII RENT REVIEWS
There was submitted and approved Report No 365-2008 by the Director of Economic Development detailing rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-
5 Haldane Avenue, Dundee
11 Faraday Street, Dundee
18/19 Mid Wynd, Dundee
IX 2.16 HA FAIRFIELD PARK, HAPPYHILLOCK ROAD
There was submitted Report No 366-2008 by the Director of Economic Development regarding the lease of ground at the above location.
The Sub-Committee approved the recommendation detailed therein.
X SURPLUS PROPERTIES - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT
After considering Agenda Note AN135-2008, the Sub-Committee declared properties detailed therein surplus to the requirements of the Council and remitted to the Director of Economic Development to arrange for their disposal.
In addition, other recommendations detailed in the note were approved and it was noted that further reports would be submitted to the Economic Development Committee in due course.
Kevin KEENAN, Convener.