City Development Committee - 27/01/2020

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 27th January, 2020.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Alan ROSS, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 9th December, 2019 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

II FORMER DRYBURGH PRIMARY SCHOOL SITE

The Committee acceded to a request for a deputation to address the Committee relative to this matter. After the deputation had stated their case and answered questions from members they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

It was reported that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Marra.

The Committee resolved to instruct the Executive Director of City Development to consider the future use of the former Dryburgh Primary School site, consult with the local community and report back to Committee, with recommendations, at the earliest possible time.

III CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 - STREET NAMES - NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ATSITE OF FORMER KINGSPARK SCHOOL, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN3-2020 advising of the results of consultation for new street names at a new residential development at the site of former Kingspark School.

The Committee approved the following:-

Kingspark Gardens

Kingspark Street

Kingspark Terrace

IV TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 33-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(i) TRANSPORT SCOTLAND - GREENMARKET ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CHARGER PROVISION

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Swarco UK Ltd in the sum of 77,097, together with allowances of 26,111, giving a total expenditure of 103,208.

(ii) TRANSPORT SCOTLAND/SWITCHED ON TOWNS AND CITIES - MARCHBANKS HGV DEPOT ELECTRIC CHARGER PROVISION

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Swarco UK Ltd in the sum of 224,245, together with allowances of 89,755, giving a total expenditure of 314,000.

(iii) SWITCHED ON TOWNS AND CITIES - DAWSON PARK, CAENLOCHAN ROAD ELECTRIC CHARGER PROVISION

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Swarco UK Ltd in the sum of 7,552, together with allowances of 9,948, giving a total expenditure of 17,500.

(iv) SWITCHED ON TOWNS AND CITIES - LOGIE AVENUE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL DEPOT ELECTRIC CHARGER PROVISION

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Swarco UK Ltd in the sum of 13,293, together with allowances of 12,707, giving a total expenditure of 26,000.

(v) CITY SQUARE COMPLEX - SHORE TERRACE FIRE ESCAPE ROUTE

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 9,140.16, together with allowances of 22,550, giving a total expenditure of 31,690.16.

(vi) TURRIFF HOUSE - BOILER REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 237,654.43, together with allowances of 42,000, giving a total expenditure of 279,654.43.

(vii) BURGH HALLS, BROUGHTY FERRY - TOILET REFURBISHMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 49,211.46, together with allowances of 10,300, giving a total expenditure of 59,511.46.

(viii) MENZIESHILL HOUSE - REPLACEMENT NURSING CALL SYSTEM

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Aid Call (Legrand Electric Ltd) in the sum of 27,316.29, together with allowances of 7,000, giving a total expenditure of 34,316.29.

(ix) DENS ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL - NEW CCTV INSTALLATION

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from WRB Fire & Security in the sum of 5,608, together with allowances of 2,000, giving a total expenditure of 7,608.

V ROAD MAINTENANCE PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE 2018/2019

On a reference to Article V of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd January, 2018, there was submitted Report No 25-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on the progress and performance of the Road Maintenance Partnership with Tayside Contracts on the delivery of the road maintenance service within Dundee City Council to 31st March, 2019.

The Committee noted the content of the report and agreed that the Executive Director of City Development continued to report back annually to the Committee, advising on the progress and performance of the Partnership.

VI STREET LIGHTING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AND PERFORMANCE 2018/2019

On a reference to Article IV of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd January, 2018, there was submitted Report No 27-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an annual update on the progress and performance of the Street Lighting Partnership with Tayside Contracts on the delivery of the street lighting service within Dundee City Council to 31st March, 2019. The report also sought approval to extend the existing partnership arrangement between Dundee City Council, Perth and Kinross Council and Tayside Contracts to include Angus Council for the shared service delivery of street lighting across the geographical area of the three Councils.

The Committee:-

(i) noted the content of the report;

(ii) remitted the Executive Directors of City Development and Corporate Services to extend the existing Partnership arrangement, with the inclusion of Angus Council, to 31st March, 2023; and

(iii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to report back annually to the Committee on the progress and performance of the Partnership.

VII PUBLIC WI-FI/5G PROJECT

On a reference to Article XV of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 9th September, 2019, there was submitted Report No 7-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the award of the main works contract to deliver the public Wi-Fi/5G project at Dundee Central Waterfront and adjacent areas.

The Committee:-

(i) approved acceptance of the tender price of 549,521 capital and 10,000 revenue (per year over seven years) from AWTG Ltd; and

(ii) noted progress in concluding a Heads of Terms Agreement with Abertay University, as project research partner and remitted the Head of Democratic and Legal Services to conclude a legally binding agreement between the respective parties.

VIII PROPERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN

There was submitted Report No 37-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the publication of the revised Property Asset Management Plan.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the Property Asset Management Plan appended to the report;

(ii) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to implement the processes set out within the Plan; and

(iii) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to update and appraise the Plan as required.

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 item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

IX SALE OF LAND, PITKERRO ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 30-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of land at Pitkerro Road, Dundee.

The Committee approved the disposal of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

Alan ROSS, Convener.