Policy And Resources Committee - 10/01/2011
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 10th January, 2011.
Present:-
Lord Provost John R LETFORD
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Depute Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK |
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BAILIES
Willie SAWERS |
Helen WRIGHT |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
George REGAN |
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Derek J SCOTT |
COUNCILLORS
Ken GUILD |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
Laurie BIDWELL |
Jim BARRIE |
Stewart HUNTER |
Tom FERGUSON |
Jimmy BLACK |
Ken LYNN |
Brian GORDON |
David BOWES |
Craig MELVILLE |
Richard McCREADY |
Andrew DAWSON |
Christina ROBERTS |
Donald HAY |
Will DAWSON |
Alan G ROSS |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
Bob DUNCAN |
Kevin KEENAN |
Helen DICK |
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Mohammed ASIF |
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Councillor Ken GUILD, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 13th December, 2010 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I REVENUE MONITORING 2010/2011
There was submitted Report No 9-2011 by the Director of Finance providing the Committee with an analysis of the 2010/2011 Projected Revenue Outturn as at 30th November, 2010 monitored against the adjusted 2010/2011 Revenue Budget.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the overall General Fund 2010/2011 Projected Revenue Outturn as at 30th November, 2010 showed an overspend of 709,000 against the adjusted 2010/2011 Revenue Budget;
(ii) noted that the Housing Revenue Account as at 30th November, 2010 was projecting a breakeven position against the adjusted HRA 2010/2011 Revenue Budget;
(iii) instructed the Director of Finance to take every reasonable action to ensure that the 2010/2011 revenue expenditure was below, or in line with, the adjusted Revenue Budget; and
(iv) instructed the Director of Finance, in conjunction with all Chief Officers of the Council, to continue to monitor the Council's 2010/2011 Projected Revenue Outturn.
II CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MONITORING 2010/2011
There was submitted Report No 14-2011 by the Director of Finance appraising members of the latest position regarding the Council's Capital Expenditure programme 2010/2011.
The Committee noted the contents of the report.
III ADULT SUPPORT AND PROTECTION COMMITTEE - GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS
After considering Report No 708-2010 by the Chief Executive relative to the above, the Committee approved the Dundee Adult Support and Protection Committee Governance arrangements.
IV COUNTER-FRAUD REPORT - AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2010
There was submitted Report No 712-2010 by the Director of Finance informing elected members of the Revenue Division's Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Counter Tax Fraud activity as at 30th September, 2010.
The Committee approved the report.
V DUNDEE COMMUNITY REGENERATION FUND 2010/2011 TO 2011/2012
There was submitted Report No 20-2011 by the Assistant Chief Executive relative to the above.
The Committee approved the funding process and the proposals contained in Section 5.2 of the report appended hereto (Appendix I).
VI RELIEF OF RATES - CHARITY RELIEF
There was submitted Report No 17-2011 by the Director of Finance seeking authorisation to grant charity relief on the undernoted non-domestic properties.
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Subjects
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Hillcrest Housing Association Ltd Finance Department 4 South Ward Road DUNDEE |
Shop 15 Arbroath Road DUNDEE |
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Abertay Housing Association 147 Fintry Drive DUNDEE |
Office 2/0 Dunfin Close 20 Grampian Gardens DUNDEE |
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Abertay Housing Association 147 Fintry Drive DUNDEE |
Office Dunfin Close G/1 20 Grampian Gardens DUNDEE |
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Alzheimer Scotland per John McLean 22 Drumsheugh Gardens DUNDEE |
Clinic Maryfield Medical Centre 9 Morgan Street DUNDEE |
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Clc International Ltd Administration Department Christian Literature Crusade 53 The Green Surlingham NORWICH |
Shop 112 Nethergate DUNDEE |
The Committee authorised accordingly.
VII FORMATION OF A CHARITABLE ORGANISATION TO MANAGE LEISURE AND CULTURAL FACILITIES IN DUNDEE
There was submitted Agenda Note AN8-2011 recommending that the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services), in consultation with the Director of Leisure and Communities, be authorised to seek tenders from external legal advisers for advice on the most appropriate form of charitable organisation to manage leisure and cultural facilities in the City, and to assist with the legal work arising out of the organisation's formation.
It was proposed that, time permitting, such tenders would be reported for approval to the meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee at which the report on the principle of establishing such a charitable organisation will be considered.
Should this not be possible in view of the timescales involved, then provided the Policy and Resources Committee had approved the report on the principle of establishing a charitable organisation, the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) should be authorised to accept the most advantageous tender following consultation with the Group Spokespersons. A report on the successful tender would then be submitted to a subsequent meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee.
The Convener, seconded by Councillor Duncan, moved approval of this proposal.
Councillor Keenan, seconded by Councillor McCready, moved deferral of this item until the Policy and Resources Committee considered and determined whether to form a charitable organisation to manage leisure and cultural facilities in Dundee.
On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, Lord Provost Letford, Bailies Sawers and Wallace, and Councillors Barrie, Black, Bowes, Andy Dawson, Will Dawson, Duncan, Fordyce, Hunter, Lynn, Melville, Roberts, Ross, Hay, Macpherson and Dick (19); and for the amendment - Depute Lord Provost Borthwick, Bailies Regan, Wright and Scott, and Councillors Keenan, Asif, Bidwell, Ferguson, Gordon, McCready (10) - whereupon the motion was declared carried.
Ken GUILD, Convener.
APPENDIX I
Project/Applicant |
Description of Project |
Forum Decision Amount |
Toys, Storage and Room Hire Hilltown Parent and Toddler Group |
To purchase new toys, storage cupboard and containers, art materials, activities and outings. Provision is currently used by 25 children and 12 parents, grandparents or carers. Rent costs in the application were not supported.
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750 in 2010/2011 |
Meeting Space Improvements Maxwelltown Information Centre
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Improvement of meeting space resources including new conference tables and chairs, purchase and installation of blinds and improved lighting. |
4,935 |
Family Group Work Community Family Support Project and Maxwelltown Information Centre |
For a 12 week pilot project of family group work tea‑time sessions for approx 11 adults and 11 children. Sessions will comprise of one hour preparing and eating a healthy family meal and one hour activities for children/learning opportunities for adults.
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1,915 |
Commemorative Plaque Bonnethill Association and (City Development) |
To install a bronze plaque commemorating the Bonnethill Church that once stood at the entrance to the Hilltown Park.
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950 |
Streetscape Development (City Development) |
To improve the streetscape and amenities of the shopping core at Brantwood Avenue by providing benches, a community notice-board, litter bins, and seating.
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11,200 |
Car Park Lighting (City Development) |
To install lighting within the Ballindean Terrace car park.
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12,500 |
Tree Planting (Dundee Contract Services) |
To supply and plant trees in Linlathen green space in order to reduce property damage caused by errant golf balls.
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8,205 |
Kerb Improvements (City Development) |
To carry out improvements in Linlathen area, install pathway and reinstate kerbing to improve road safety in the vicinity of the Primary school. |
16,281 in 2010/2011 9,919 in 2011/2012
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Peer Education Project NHS Tayside |
To allow peer educators from Craigie High School to participate in a weekend residential.
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1,900 |
Group Outings Rock Solid Youth Group |
To contribute towards three outings for 12 youth group members.
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238 |
Play Area Phase 2 Angus Housing Association
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To implement Phase 2 of the development of the Ormiston play area. |
5,000 |
Promoting Parental Wellbeing Community Family Support Project |
To enable a 12 week programme of activity for eight parents in St Mary's during January - March school term-time.
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1,130 |
Project/Applicant |
Description of Project |
Forum Decision Amount |
Kirkton C C Young at Heart |
Travel costs for an outing for 49 older people to the Webster Theatre.
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170 |
Craigowl Active Kids Playground Craigowl PS Parent Council
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To install fixed apparatus and playground markings that will facilitate extra-curricular physical activities for school and nursery children on the school grounds. |
3,500 |
North West Youth Project (Leisure and Communities) |
Range of youth work activities for 100+ young people aged 10-18 years, making use of the 'Blast Off' model of delivery.
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24,000 in 2011/2012 |
Peer Education Project NHS Tayside |
Peer educators from Baldragon Academy to participate in a weekend residential with two other Dundee high schools. |
1,900 |