Neighbourhood Services Committee - 22/08/2016

At a MEETING of the NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 22nd August, 2016.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Kevin CORDELL, Depute Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th June, 2016 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Dawson declared a non-financial interest in Articles II and III by virtue of his employment with Scottish and Southern Energy.

II ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARD IN SOCIAL HOUSING (EESSH) PROGRESS REPORT - EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION UPDATE

There was submitted Report No 249-2016 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services updating members on progress towards meeting the EESSH Standard to the end of March, 2016. The Standard aimed to encourage landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their stock supporting the Scottish Government's vision of warm, high quality, affordable, low carbon homes for all.

The Committee noted progress towards meeting the EESSH Standard in the Council's housing stock as detailed in the report.

III EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION - HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME FOR SCOTLAND

There was submitted Report No 261-2016 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services requesting Committee approval for the remaining external wall insulation projects programmed for the 2016/2017 Capital Programme.

The Committee approved the undernoted projects:-

IV TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 255-2016 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting decisions thereon:-

(a) CRAIGIE 5TH DEVELOPMENT PHASE 4 - REPLACEMENT PITCHED ROOF COVERING

The Committee agreed to a negotiated project with Construction Services in the sum of 151,869.35, together with an allowance of 12,908.89 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 164,778.24.

(b) CRAIGIE DRIVE 3RD DEVELOPMENT - REPLACEMENT PITCHED ROOF COVERING

The Committee agreed to a negotiated project with Construction Services in the sum of 160,588.97, together with an allowance of 13,650.06 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 174,239.03.

(c) FLEMING GARDENS - REPLACEMENT PITCHED ROOF COVERING - PHASE 6

The Committee agreed to a negotiated project with Construction Services in the sum of 617,627.70, together with an allowance of 52,498.35 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 670,126.05.

(d) HAPPYHILLOCK 1ST AND 2ND DEVELOPMENTS - WINDOW REPLACEMENTS

The Committee agreed to a negotiated project with Construction Services in the sum of 276,883.42, together with allowances of 11,400 for decoration and blinds, and 23,535.09 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 311,818.51.

V ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO CAIRD PARK

Reference was made to Article V of the minute of meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of 7th December, 2015 - Street Cleaning and Open Space Management Review (Report No 439-2015 refers), wherein there was agreement to introduce a programme of capital expenditure focused on improvement projects. There was submitted Agenda Note AN66-2016 advising that proposed improvements to Caird Park had been designed to improve security, increase biodiversity levels and reduce the long-term maintenance burden. These works would deliver improvements to the general environment, the overall visitor experience and would ensure that trees removed as part of the Regional Performance Centre development were replaced. The regeneration of the Den OMains ponds and paths would further improve accessibility within the park and enhance biodiversity and a diverse range of wildlife.

The proposed works would be undertaken at a cost of 150,400 and comprised of a number of improvements including:-

- Tree Planting including the extension to the existing oak wood

- Footpath upgrading/resurfacing works

- Upgrading of signage and steps

- Regenerative planting and landscaping

The Committee authorised the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services to undertake these works.

Kevin CORDELL, Depute Convener.