Recess Sub-committee - 30/07/2012

At a MEETING of the RECESS SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 30th July, 2012.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Ken GUILD, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I TENDERS RECEIVED

There was submitted Report No 230-2012 by the City Architect detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(a) WHITFIELD CORE LIFE SERVICES BUILDING - TO BE KNOWN AS "THE CRESCENT"

The Sub-Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Muirfield (Contracts) Ltd, Dundee, amounting to 6,317,373.43, together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure of 6,837,388.43.

The Sub-Committee also noted that the undernoted sub-contractors would also be appointed:-

(b) HARRIS ACADEMY - INSTALLATION OF TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Active Energy Solutions Ltd (AES), Glasgow, amounting to 13,458.50.

(c) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - CONTROLLED ENTRIES

The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a partnering project with McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee, amounting to 281,235, together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure of 315,140.

(d) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - CONTROLLED ENTRIES

The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a partnering project with McGill Electrical Ltd, Dundee, amounting to NINE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY EIGHT POUNDS (934,298) STERLING, together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure of 1,023,713.

II TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ARCHITECT - DUDHOPE CASTLE - REFURBISHMENT WORKS

There was submitted Report No 272-2012 by the City Architect detailing a tender required in respect of Dudhope Castle - Refurbishment Works.

The Sub-Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Environment Department (Construction Services) amounting to 668,581, together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure of 190,555.43.

III TENDERS RECEIVED BY CITY ENGINEER

There was submitted Report No 261-2012 by the City Engineer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(a) WHITFIELD PS - DEMOLITION

The Sub-Committee agreed to accept the lowest tender from Gowrie Contracts Ltd, amounting to EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND AND EIGHTY POUNDS (86,086) STERLING, together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure of 170,588.

(b) NEWFIELD PS - DEMOLITION

The Sub-Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Gowrie Contracts Ltd, amounting to 79,825, together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure 140,624.14.

IV PROPERTY AT 17 BUTTARS PLACE - IMPROVEMENT FOR SALE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN114-2012, whereby reference was made to Article III of the minute of meeting of the Housing Committee of 14th November, 2011, wherein the Committee gave approval for the Director of Housing to instruct the specification of the necessary repair work and tender for refurbishment to then be issued following approval of the revised Housing Capital Plan.

There were six flats within the tenement, five owned by the Council, one flat had been sold by the Council and was owned and rented by a private landlord. The refurbishment work was progressing on site. In order to promote sale of the flats on the open market it would assist if the Council could buy back the privately rented flat at 2/2, 17 Buttars Place.

The Sub-Committee was requested to remit the Director of City Development to enter into negotiations with the owner to purchase the flat at 2/2, 17 Buttars Place on a 'without prejudice' basis and remit the Head of Democratic and Legal Services in consultation with the Director of Housing and Director of Corporate Services to conclude the purchase and sale of the property on a cost neutral basis.

The Convener, seconded by Bailie Sawers, moved that the terms of the Agenda Note be approved.

As an amendment, Councillor Keenan, seconded by Bailie Borthwick, moved that the terms of the Agenda Note be refused.

On a division, there voted for the motion - Councillor Guild, Depute Lord Provost Roberts, Bailie Sawers and Councillor Ross (4); and for the amendment - Councillors Keenan, Gordon and Bailie Borthwick (3) - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

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

V TRAFFIC ORDER - DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (SEAFIELD ROAD, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE) (ONE-WAY) ORDER 2012

There was submitted Agenda Note AN117-2012, whereby reference was made to Article III of the minute of meeting of the City Development Committee held on 23rd April, 2012, instructing and authorising the preparation of an Order to promote road safety while reducing potential vehicle/pedestrian/pupil conflict in the area.

The proposed Order was duly drafted and, during the statutory consultation period, no adverse comments were received.

The Committee authorised publication of the Order as drafted.

Ken GUILD, Convener.