City Development Committee - 07/09/2020

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held remotely on 7th September, 2020.

Present:-

Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Mark FLYNN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 9th March, 2020 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Malone declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article XVII by virtue of his employment.

II CAPITAL GRANT TO DUNDEE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE FOR DISCOVERY POINT

There was submitted Report No 114-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to pay Dundee Heritage Trust 50,000 as Dundee City Councils contribution towards capital works at Discovery Point and to carry forward the balance of 200,000 contained in the Capital Plan to 2020/2021.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had given approval for Dundee City Council to pay Dundee Heritage Trust a capital grant of 50,000 for expenditure incurred in 2019/2020 and carry forward the remainder of the grant to 2020/2021 to enable the Trust to develop and implement Phase 2 of its plans for Discovery Point, as per the 2020-2025 Capital Plan.

III WATERFRONT PLACE INTERACTIVE PARK DESIGN STAGE

There was submitted Report No 148-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to appoint a team led by Lee Simmons to develop the design of the interactive play-park for Waterfront Place. This followed a tendering and procurement process to select the most advantageous bidder in terms of both quality and cost.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had approved the acceptance of the tender price submitted by Lee Simmons as set out in the report. Using expedited powers allowed design work to proceed, preventing any delay to the overall programme and allowing on-site works to be completed as close as possible to the original timetable once COVID-19 lockdown was concluded.

IV TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 138-2020 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon. Acceptance allowed detailed planning to take place, but work on-site would not commence until Scottish Government guidance on COVID-19 confirmed that it was acceptable.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had agreed the undernoted:-

(i) CRAIGIEBARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOWS, SCREENS AND DOORS PHASE 1

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 44,910.50, together with allowances of 8,600, giving a total expenditure of 53,510.50.

(ii) CRAIGIEBARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOWS, SCREENS AND DOORS PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 37,044.94, together with allowances of 7,300, giving a total expenditure of 44,344.94.

(iii) ST FERGUS PRIMARY SCHOOL TOILET UPGRADES

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 84,670.54, together with allowances of 15,500, giving a total expenditure of 100,170.54.

(iv) ST FERGUS PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOW REPLACEMENT PHASE 3

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 100,420.68, together with allowances of 19,000, giving a total expenditure of 119,420.68.

(v) FORTHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOW REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY HALL

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 110,851.65, together with allowances of 21,000, giving a total expenditure of 131,851.65.

(vi) ST NINIAN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDOW REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 83,767.55, together with allowances of 15,000, giving a total expenditure of 98,767.55.

(vii) EASTERN PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADES TO MALE AND FEMALE WCs

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 85,380.31, together with allowances of 15,500, giving a total expenditure of 100,880.31.

(viii) CRAIGIEBARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL REFURBISHMENT OF MALE AND FEMALE WCs

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 59,706.10, together with allowances of 11,000, giving a total expenditure of 70,706.10.

(ix) SS PETER AND PAUL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL TOILET UPGRADES

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 35,646.99, together with allowances of 7,000, giving a total expenditure of 42,646.99.

(x) ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL DINING HALL FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 85,532.47, together with allowances of 15,500, giving a total expenditure of 101,032.47.

(xi) ST NINIAN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SLABS AND FOOTPATH WORK IN PLAYGROUND

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 36,485.74, together with allowances of 6,250, giving a total expenditure of 42,735.74.

(xii) ROCKWELL LEARNING CENTRE WINDOW REFURBISHMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 70,668, together with allowances of 13,000, giving a total expenditure of 83,668.

(xiii) CRAIGIEBARNS NURSERY UPGRADE OF UTILITY ROOM

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 19,647.75, together with allowances of 5,800, giving a total expenditure of 25,447.75.

(xiv) FORTHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL MINOR ALTERATIONS TO NURSERY UNIT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 10,558.57, together with allowances of 2,800, giving a total expenditure of 13,388.57.

(xv) CLEPINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT OF STAIRWELL FIRE DOORS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 132,026.50, together with allowances of 23,500, giving a total expenditure of 155,526.50.

(xvi) VARIOUS PROPERTIES SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF KITCHEN CANOPIES, DUCTWORK, EXTRACT VENTILATION AND INSECTOCUTORS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Chillforce Ltd in the sum of 106,696, together with allowances of 10,000, giving a total expenditure of 116,696.

(xvii) FORMER LOCHEE CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE, PEEL STREET DEMOLITION

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Dem-Master in the sum of 56,705, together with allowances of 24,770.50, giving a total expenditure of 81,475.50.

(xviii) ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL POOL UNDER CROFT REMEDIAL WORKS TO STRUCTURE

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Anderson Specialist Contracting Ltd in the sum of 16,263, together with allowances of 9,500, giving a total expenditure of 25,763.

V SUPPLY OF VEHICLES AND PLANT

There was submitted Report No 149-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the purchase of plant and vehicles and the installation of associated infrastructure works as required by Dundee City Council and its partners to ensure ongoing operational efficiency and to support the delivery of frontline services.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had approved the purchase of electric vehicles and the delivery of associated infrastructure works listed in the Appendices of the report at a total cost of 988,877. Acceptance allowed ordering of electric vehicles to progress, but no on-site infrastructure works would commence until Scottish Government guidance on COVID-19 confirmed that is was acceptable.

VI NEW ROADS ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSENTS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN18-2020 where reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of 27th April, 2009 delegating the grant of road construction consents to the Executive Director of City Development with the proviso that any consents granted be reported to the City Development Committee as soon as practicable thereafter.

The undernoted applications had been submitted and the Executive Director of City Development had approved the applications, subject to conditions which had been agreed with the applicants:

The Committee noted accordingly.

VII CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 STREET NAMES

There was submitted Agenda Note AN19-2020 advising of the results of consultations for street names at various locations across Dundee.

(a) NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT SITE OF FORMER CHARLESTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNDEE

The Committee approved Charleston Gardens as the new street name.

(b) NEW STREET NAME AT BRIARWOOD TERRACE, DUNDEE

The Committee approved Briarwood Walk as the new street name.

VIII HEAT NETWORK STATEMENTS NON-STATUTORY PLANNING GUIDANCE

There was submitted Report No 173-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval of the draft Non-Statutory Planning Guidance on Heat Network Statements for consultation with interested parties and to make alterations following completion of the consultation.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the draft Heat Network Statements Non-Statutory Planning Guidance which was attached as Appendix 1 to the report; and

(ii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to undertake a six week period of public consultation on the Draft Planning Guidance and report back to Committee on the results of the consultation.

IX AREA OF SPECIAL CONTROL FOR ADVERTS

There was submitted Report No 200-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development proposing the establishment of an Area of Special Control covering advertising in the areas of high amenity and cultural value within the central waterfront.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the promotion of an Area of Special Control within the Central Waterfront areas as identified in Appendix A of the report; and

(ii) remitted the Head of Planning and Economic Development to undertake the necessary legal procedures to designate an Area of Special Control as detailed in the report.

X TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 201-2020 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received requiring decisions thereon.

The Committee agreed the undernoted:-

(i) EASTERN PRIMARY SCHOOL 1140 HOURS INCREASED NURSERY CAPACITY ALTERATIONS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 70,284.20, together with allowances of 14,140, giving a total expenditure of 84,424.20.

(ii) WALLACETOWN NURSERY CRAFT AND SNACK AREA IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 26,057.32, together with allowances of 6,340, giving a total expenditure of 32,397.32.

(iii) CITY CENTRE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS 2020‑2022 (THREE YEAR CONTRACT)

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Arro Lighting and Events Ltd, Kirkcaldy in the sum of 300,000, together with allowances of 12,000, giving a total expenditure of 312,000.

(iv) FINLATHEN VIADUCT RESTORATION

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Dundee Plant Co Ltd in the sum of 398,378.27, together with allowances of 231,193.66, giving a total expenditure of 629,571.93.

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 PROPOSED TENANCY UNITS 5, 6 AND 7 SLESSOR COURT

There was submitted Report No 206-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to grant a standard lease for units 5, 6 and 7 Slessor Court.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had approved the granting of the standard lease.

XII PROPOSED LETTING UNIT 1, DUNDEE RAILWAY STATION

There was submitted Report No 207-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to grant a commercial lease for Unit 1, Dundee Railway Station.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had approved the granting of the commercial lease.

XIII PROPOSED SALE OF LAND SITE OF FORMER LONGHAUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL, FINTRY TERRACE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 208-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at the site of the former Longhaugh Primary School, Fintry Terrace.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had approved the sale.

XIV PROPOSED SALE OF LAND 8 BUICK PLACE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 209-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at 8 Buick Place.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had approved the sale.

XV PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY 77 DENS ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 210-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land at Bank Street, Lochee.

The Committee noted that, in view of the timescales involved, the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Convener, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson, the Independent Member and the Lord Provost had approved the sale of property.

XVI SALE OF LAND BANK STREET, LOCHEE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 187-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of property at 77 Dens Road.

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

XVII PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF SITES 10 AND 11, DUNDEE CENTRAL WATERFRONT

There was submitted Report No 195-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above.

The Committee approved the recommendation contained within the report.

Mark FLYNN, Convener.