City Development Committee - 27/03/2017

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 27th March, 2017.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th February, 2017 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

II CONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE OF THE SCOTTISH PLANNING SYSTEM

The Committee acceded to a request for deputations to address the Committee relative to the above. After the deputations had stated their case and answered questions from members of the Committee, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

There was submitted Report No 80-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development informing the Committee that the Scottish Government was consulting on proposals to change the planning system in Scotland and seeking approval of the Councils response.

The Committee agreed to submit a holding response to the Scottish Government, pending final agreement on the Council's response.

III SITE AT FORMER FIRE STATION, STRATHMORE AVENUE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN22-2017 informing the Committee that a consultation was carried out between 14th February, 2017 and 3rd March, 2017 for a new street name at the above site.

The consultation correspondence was sent to Ward Councillors, City Archivist, Communities Officers and the agent for the applicant.

After consideration, it was proposed to put forward the new street name of Strathmore Court continuing the link with the street adjacent to the site.

The Committee agreed to approve Strathmore Court as the new street name.

IV HARRIS ACADEMY, V&A AND FORTHILL ROAD (VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER 2017

There was submitted Report No 60-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development considering a request for a review of the waiting restrictions on Perth Road, west of Harris Academy, the relocation of disabled parking bays for the V&A Museum and for additions to waiting restrictions for Forthill Road adjacent to Forthill Primary School.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Variation Order to effect the changes to the waiting restrictions in the relevant Traffic Regulation Orders for Dundee.

V THE GLENS, DUNDEE (20MPH ZONE) ORDER 2017

There was submitted Report No 61-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development considering a request to introduce a 20mph trial zone for lengths of road in The Glens area of Dundee following a citywide consultation.

The Committee agreed to approve the preparation of the trial Traffic Regulation Order to introduce a 20mph zone within the residential area known as The Glens.

VI ROAD MAINTENANCE PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE FOR 2015/2016

There was submitted Report No 64-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on progress and performance of the Road Maintenance Partnership between Dundee City Council and Tayside Contracts on the delivery of Road Maintenance and Minor Work Services to 31st March, 2016.

The Committee noted the contents of the report and agreed that the Executive Director of City Development continue to report back annually to the Committee with the ongoing progress and performance of the Partnership.

VII SMART CITY - SMART MOBILITY - DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 101-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development advising the Committee of the Councils Smart Mobility Project which was being undertaken with the support of the European Regional Development Fund and in collaboration with Aberdeen, Inverness and Stirling.

The Committee noted the progress being made on the Smart Mobility Project.

VIII DUNDEE RAIL STATION AND V&A (VARIATION OF WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER 2017

There was submitted Report No 102-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development considering the requirement to provide and alter waiting restrictions in the vicinities of the new Dundee Railway and V&A developments.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Variation Order to effect the changes to the waiting restrictions in the relevant Traffic Regulation Orders for Dundee.

IX TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 104-2017 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting a decision on acceptance thereof.

(a) LYNCH CENTRE STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 15,626.80, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 3,340.00, giving a total expenditure of 18,966.80.

(b) ANCRUM ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 135,934.66, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 20,798, giving a total expenditure of 156,732.66.

(c) CLEPINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT WINDOWS PHASES 2A AND 3

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 261,187.55, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 39,961.70, giving a total expenditure of 301,149.25.

(d) GLEBELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DOORS

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 63,465.23, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 9,710.18, giving a total expenditure of 73,175.41.

(e) HARRIS ACADEMY, ELLIOT ROAD SPORTS PAVILION - MALE TOILET SHOWER UPGRADE

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 14,817.24, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 2,267.04, giving a total expenditure of 17,084.28.

(f) ROCKWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL - DOMESTIC HOT WATER INSTALLATION

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 91,822.93, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 14,048.91, giving a total expenditure of 105,871.84.

(g) SS PETER AND PAUL PRIMARY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DOORS

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 19,980.62, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 3,057.03, giving a total expenditure of 23,037.65.

(h) THE JUNCTION YOUNG PERSON'S RESIDENTIAL UNIT - REPLACEMENT SOFFIT AND FASCIA BOARDS

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 37,076.65, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 5,672.73, giving a total expenditure of 42,749.38.

(i) TURRIFF HOUSE - EXTERNAL REPAINT

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 8,888.14, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 1,359.89, giving a total expenditure of 10,248.03.

(j) WHITETOP CENTRE - ALTERATIONS AND LIFT REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 361,567.33, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 55,319.80, giving a total expenditure of 416,887.13.

(k) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT SURVEYS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer by Direct Award Agreement with Askams Compliance Services in the sum of 300,000, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 30,000, giving a total expenditure of 330,000.

(l) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Active Energy Solutions Ltd, Glasgow in the sum of 47,994.

(m) VARIOUS PROPERTIES - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATIC DOORS

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Tayside Doors and Windows, Dundee in the sum of 71,131, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 7,114, giving a total expenditure of 78,245.

(n) FORTHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL - RENEW ROOF COVERINGS OVER TOWER BLOCK

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 103,563.29, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 15,845.29, giving a total expenditure of 119,409.28.

(o) KIRKTON COMMUNITY CENTRE - INSTALLATION OF ROOF LIGHTS TO YOUTH AREA

The Committee agreed to a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of 35,273.24, to which required to be added allowances amounting to 5,396.81, giving a total expenditure of 40,670.05.

X NEW NORTH EAST SCHOOL CAMPUS

There was submitted Report No 107-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development describing the procurement and tendering process utilised for the new North East School Campus and seeking a decision on the acceptance of the tender price and allowances.

The Committee approved the following:-

(i) the acceptance of the tender submission from Wilmott Dixon Construction Ltd for 15,600,725; and

(ii) the allowances amounting to 1,599,172, giving a total cost of 17,199,897.

The 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.

XI COMMERCIAL LEASES/LICENCES AND RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 105-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing commercial leases, licences and rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-

COMMERCIAL LEASES/LICENCES

Areas of ground extending to 0.0025 hectares or thereby, Alexander Street, Dundee

33 Craigowan Road, Dundee

Plots 33 and 33A, Faraday Street, Dundee

Units 2 and 3, Faraday Court, Dundee

Unit 10, Miln Street, Dundee

Units 7-9 Peddie Street, Dundee

Caird Park Stadium Pavilion, Dundee

143 Pitkerro Road, Dundee

Unit 7, Alexander Street, Dundee

Area of ground extending to 2.25 hectares or thereby, Kinghorne Road, Dundee

Unit 3, Miln Street, Dundee

29 Craigowan Road, Dundee

Area of ground extending to 0.06 hectares or thereby to the rear of Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee

Unit 24, Mid Wynd, Dundee

Unit 20, North Wellington Street, Dundee

RENT REVIEWS

3 Mauchline Avenue, Dundee

Unit 3, Marybank Lane, Dundee

159 Perth Road, Dundee

169 Strathmartine Road, Dundee

The Committee noted and approved accordingly.

XII SALE OF LAND, BELLFIELD STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 62-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of land at Bellfield Street, Dundee.

The Committee agreed to withdraw the above item.

XIII PROPOSED SALE OF SHED AT FLAT 7, ELLISLEA ROAD

There was submitted Report No 70-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of a shed at Flat 7, Ellislea Road, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sale on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XIV PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 19 BALMULLO SQUARE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 71-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at 19 Balmullo Square, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sale on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XV PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 148 BALUNIE STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 72-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at 148 Balunie Street, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sale on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XVI PROPOSED SALE OF LAND AT 26 ROWANTREE CRESCENT, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 73-2017 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at 26 Rowantree Crescent, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sale on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XVII PURCHASE OF LEASED PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 115-2017 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services to consider the purchase of Friarfield House.

The Committee agreed to enter negotiations relative to the above.

Will DAWSON, Convener.